Resorts
BC’s West Coast Wilderness Lodge adds 20 new self-service villas
The West Coast Wilderness Lodge is introducing year-round access to the Sunshine Coast with the launch of ‘Villas on the Inlet by West Coast Wilderness Lodge’, 20 new self-catering vacation rental units. Just a three-hour drive or 40-minute float plane flight from Vancouver, the spacious one-bedroom suites overlook the Sechelt Inlet, perched 100 feet above the water. At over 650 square feet, each unit features a fully equipped kitchen, a separate king-sized bedroom, a large bathroom, a living area with a sofa bed, and a generous waterfront balcony—from which whales are...
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton opens new Signature Level
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa has launched The Signature Level, available from Nov. 1, 2024. The Signature Level is a program designed to offer a superior level of exclusivity. This premium upgrade provides access to a range of exclusive benefits and personalized experiences that surpass standard comforts, ensuring a stay that is truly exceptional. This program – currently available at Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa (Brazil), TRS Ibiza Hotel (Spain) and Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa (Italy) – was created with the aim of offering...
W Hotels shows off reimagined W Hollywood
W Hotels recently unveiled the newly refurbished W Hollywood, as part of the brand's multi-year evolution in North America. With sweeping views of the lush Hollywood Hills, the 300,000-square-foot property is the vision of the renowned architecture and design firm Rockwell Group. Inspired by the city's rich history of film, music, palm tree-lined streets, and shimmering prisms of light, the guest experience was crafted to evoke the allure of a luxurious, inviting home nestled in the adjoining Hills. "We are thrilled to welcome guests back to experience the newly reimagined W...
Hyatt confirms new hotel opening in the Maldives
Hyatt Hotels has confirmed that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with SingHaiyi for Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives. Located in the picturesque North Male Atoll, Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives will mark Hyatt Regency’s brand entry into the Maldive Islands. Slated to open in late 2027, the new all-villa resort will join Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa and Alila Kothaifaru Maldives as the third Hyatt property in the Republic of Maldives. “The Hyatt Regency brand is rooted in a culture of bringing people together and fostering a spirit of community. For...
Hyatt grows luxury and lifestyle segment across Americas
Hyatt Hotels continues the strategic expansion of luxury and lifestyle hotels with a significant development pipeline of more than 20 recent and planned openings across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean through 2025. This planned growth will expand Hyatt’s brand footprint in several new regional markets, allowing Hyatt to care for guests and World of Hyatt members in more places and on more stay occasions. “We are engaged with our guests and World of Hyatt members and taking in their feedback helps us strengthen our understanding of the key markets and...
TROBBU Boutique Collection opens luxury villas in Tulum
TROBBU Boutique Collection has announced plans for TROBBU Tulum, which will be the area’s first all-inclusive luxury villa experience and the company’s debut in the travel space. Opening January 2025, there will be 10 villas located in an idyllic setting amidst the serene jungle where guests will find an unparalleled synergy between luxury and nature. Each 2,745-square-foot villa will be an oasis of exclusivity offering refined luxury, spread throughout three levels and can accommodate up to eight guests. Each space is designed to blend harmoniously with its natural surroundings...
Couples Resorts names Allen as Canadian director of sales
Couples Resorts has named Francine Allen as its new Director of Sales, Canada, and it has also promoted Garfield Collins to Director of Strategic Accounts, North America. In her new role, Allen will spearhead sales efforts and strengthen relationships with key partners in the Canadian market across Couples Resorts' four iconic properties -- Couples Tower Isle, Couples Sans Souci, Couples Swept Away, and Couples Negril. Allen brings more than 17 years of experience to her new job, joining the resort team from Venturo Hospitality Group in the UK, where she was integral in leading...
Blue Diamond launches exclusive private island experience
Blue Diamond Resorts has unveiled the latest in luxury with its new Private Island Diamond Experience, now available exclusively at Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only, in Jamaica. Set against the tranquil backdrop of the Caribbean, the Private Island Diamond Experience offers an unparalleled adults-only retreat where privacy and personalization are at the forefront. Guests staying in select Diamond Club suite categories at Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters can book one of four luxurious beach cabanas on this pristine...