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By Bob Mowat

November 14, 2014

Memorable Holidays

Transat is spreading the word about a number of new developments rolled out by Palladium Hotels & Resorts in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Mexico recently. Palladium Hotels & Resorts continues to invest in its properties to provide new and improved experiences for guests, ranging from renovated suites, more bars and restaurants, family-friendly pools and waterparks and adult-only pools and swim-up bars. For more than 20 years, Transat and Palladium have been working together to provide consumers with unique and enhanced vacation packages. Exclusive to Transat...

By Bob Mowat

November 14, 2014

A Landmark Contest

A stunning new landmark is rising up in downtown Toronto. It's your last chance to win a stay at the new 46 storey, 567 guest room Delta Toronto, the first purpose-built four-star property constructed in the city in two decades. Opening November 27 and located in Toronto's coolest new neighbourhood, the exciting South Core or SoCo district, Delta Toronto is close to attractions like CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium, Rogers Centre, and Air Canada Centre. It also has quick access to transportation hubs like Toronto City Centre Airport, Union Station, and direct access to the PATH...

By Bob Mowat

November 14, 2014

Inspired Savings

Participating Starwood Hotels & Resorts in New York City and New Jersey are offering savings of up to 20% on upgraded rooms and suites on stays completed by March 31, 2015. The rates are offered at more than 25 participating Westin, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, W, Aloft, Element and Luxury Collection hotels across the New York City and New Jersey area. As a part of the offer, upgraded rooms and suites will be available up to 20% off of the standard bookable rates at the hotel. Upgrades vary based on the room type and property, with higher room categories offering more...

By TravelPress Staff

November 13, 2014

AMResorts Enters Costa Rica Market

AMResorts has officially opened its first property in Costa Rica and 34th overall – Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica. The introduction of this flagship hotel for the Dreams Resorts & Spas brand marks another milestone for AMResorts, as the company enters its fifth country as part of an aggressive growth plan, including the introduction of five resorts in 2014. The northern Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, where the resort is located, has natural and cultural landmarks. Dreams Las Mareas is on a white-sand beach amidst a jungle. The 447-suite resort features a contemporary design,...

By Bob Mowat

November 13, 2014

Savings On The Slopes

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is offering a range of packages and specials at a number of its resorts as it gears up for the 2015 ski season. Samples of programs for skiers and snowboarders (of all levels) include: The Book early & save 35% ski package at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. The package includes a minimum of four nights of accommodation and one Whistler Blackcomb dual-mountain lift pass per person, per day (excluding arrival day). Rates for the ski in, ski out accommodation and mountain lift ticket package start at $443 per night when booked before Nov. 15, 2014 for...

By TravelPress Staff

November 11, 2014

HAC Announces 2014 Hall of Fame Recipients

The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has announced the 2014 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence winners. The Hall of Fame Awards Program was developed by the HAC to recognize those of its members (individuals, companies or properties) that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to Canada’s lodging industry. Winners are recognized in four categories. The winners of the 2014 Awards of Excellence in each category include: Humanitarian: The Westin Calgary. Human Resources: Campus Tower Suite Hotel Edmonton. Green Key Energy...

By TravelPress Staff

November 11, 2014

Score a Game Night Package With Trump

Hockey and basketball fans are in for an ultimate night of sports as Trump International Hotel & Tower unveils its exclusive “Game Night” package. Available for the regular NHL and NBA season, through April 2015, guests can stay at Trump Toronto and take in a Maple Leafs or Raptors home game in style. The “Game Night” package includes: one-night accommodations in a Grand Deluxe One or Two Bedroom Suite, overnight valet parking, two Air Canada Centre Lower Bowl tickets to a Maple Leafs or Raptors game of guest’s choice, and continental breakfast for two in America...

By TravelPress Staff

November 7, 2014

Kempinski Launches Marsa Malaz Kempinski

Kempinski flagship resort Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl - Doha, will welcome its first guests to the Qatar property on Dec. 1. Marsa Malaz Kempinski will be the European luxury hotel company’s second hotel opening in Qatar and seventh in the Gulf, with two more hotels in the Middle East scheduled to open in the coming year. Guests can now book their stay at the new waterfront destination via http://www.kempinski.com. The city-resort is located on its own secluded island at the iconic The Pearl-Qatar and is the first ultra-luxury hotel in one of Doha’s most sought-after...

By TravelPress Staff

November 5, 2014

Occidental Pulls Out of Cuba

Occidental Hotels & Resorts has ended its Cuba presence. The company reports that as of Nov. 1 it would no longer manage the Hotel Occidental Miramar, Hotel Occidental Montehabana, both of which are found in Havana, and the Hotel Allegro Varadero after what it described as a “close and excellent collaboration” with Cuba's Grupo de Turismo Gaviota. Occidental added in a brief statement to the travel industry that “contracts and co-marketing agreements” in place as of Nov. 1 “will be fully respected.” There was no immediate word on who will manage the three...

By TravelPress Staff

November 4, 2014

Sandals Hosting Agents in Halifax, Ottawa

Travel agents in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Ontario are invited to register for the Sandals Unveiling Events in Halifax and, for the first time, in Ottawa at the end of November. In advance of the winter season, the complimentary events offer comprehensive product updates – including the successful launch of Sandals LaSource Grenada, which has set the new group standard for the resort chain, and details on the highly anticipated Sandals Barbados which opens in January – as well as effective selling tips and techniques. Agents will have a chance to meet Sandals chairman Gordon...