Resorts
Hotelbeds Sets New Booking Record
Since the beginning of 2023, Hotelbeds is reporting that it has seen a significant rebound in demand, including securing its best booking fortnight by revenue in its history, securing more reservations from Jan. 9 to Jan. 22 than ever before. During peak times, Hotelbeds recorded one booking per second. Carlos Muñoz Capllonch, Hotelbeds’ Chief Commercial Officer said: “January is often a popular holiday booking month as people return to work and book holidays to look forward to later in the year. The traffic we saw earlier this month, not only demonstrates the demand we have,...
Puerto Vallarta Resort Launches New Res Engine
Costa Sur Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta has launched its new reservation engine for the travel industry. Agents can now log in to Reserv Hotel with their IATA number to create a username and password and create an individual account to book stays and generate commissions. The new reservation engine is supported by Reserv Hotel, platform that for over 30 years has provided reservation solutions to more than 1,000 hotels around the world. With an innovative and simple reservation engine, access to the main global distribution systems (GDS) will be provided, connecting Costa Sur...
Save At Sailrock South Caicos In 2023
Sailrock South Caicos, located in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is offering packages with remarkable savings on a range of accommodations at the serene property nestled along pristine beaches. For travel through April 12, 2023, guests can enjoy up to 35% off all suite and villa categories and receive up to $2,023 in resort credits. Details of the offer include: Stay 5 Nights or Longer – Receive a $500 Resort Credit – Valid in the Ocean View Premier Suite, One-Bedroom Ocean View Suite, Two-Bedroom Ocean View Suite, all Beachfront and all Peninsula Villas Stay 7 Nights...
Parkside Hotel & Spa Joins Beyond Green
Since opening in 2009, The Parkside Hotel & Spa has been a pioneer in promoting sustainable tourism in Victoria. A Green Key Global leader and Biosphere Certified, all elements of the hotel have been carefully thought out with a sustainable mindset. From diverting waste from landfills to partnering with local organizations like Surfrider Foundation Vancouver Island, The Parkside was the second Carbon Neutral hotel in British Columbia's history and recently received Climate Positive certification, continuously building on each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals...
Playa To Manage Seadust Cancun
Playa Hotels & Resorts has announced that it is taking on the management role of Seadust Cancun Family Resort in Cancun, Mexico. The seventh managed property for the company, Playa will lead all operations, sales and marketing of the resort, and join the company’s portfolio of 23 properties across Mexico and the Caribbean. Located along the white sand beaches on the southern Cancun Hotel Zone, the 502-room resort has 19 restaurants, lounges and bars, a fitness center and a full-service holistic spa. Rooms offer views either of the Atlantic or the Nichupté Lagoon. Guests can...
Something Is Developing In Nevis
David Chekemian and Richard Maltz have re-launched FSRE Holdings Limited, a company headquartered in Nevis, West Indies. Having purchased the Four Seasons Resort Estates Limited in May 2022, the partners bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the luxury real estate market in the region and are committed to the ongoing growth of the Four Seasons Resort Nevis (FSRN). Former Vice President of Four Seasons Resort Estates, Chekemian was an integral part of the sales and development of The Villas at Four Seasons Resort Nevis. Maltz fell in love with the captivating island of...
Unique Vacations Canada Grows
Maureen Barnes-Smith, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Unique Vacations Canada has announced the appointment of two new members to her sales team for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts effective immediately. Barnes-Smith said: “During this first Winter season with relaxed travel protocols in place for Canadians, I’m thrilled to expand my already dynamic sales team with the welcome addition of two new members as we enter the era of ‘Sandals 2.0.” And she added: “We take great pride in having the largest sales team for a Caribbean resort company in Canada and...
Two Ways To Stay In Riviera Maya
Travel Courier experienced the adults-only Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya and the family-friendly Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun to showcase what sets them apart and what your clients can expect. If head mixologist Misael Ruiz can use only one word to describe the concept behind the Social Bar in the main lobby of Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya, it’s the word “local.” “We try to push Mexican local products,” he says in front of a table with multiple bottles of alcohol on display. “One of the secret ingredients we have here is that we make our own blends of salt and sugar. For example,...