incentive travel

SITE Canada and M+I T Partnering on Incentive Travel Market Survey

Meetings + Incentive Travel (M+IT) in partnership with SITE Canada and with the support of the SITE Foundation is conducting a comprehensive survey of the Canadian incentive travel market. A link to the 2018 M+IT–SITE Canada Incentive Travel Market Survey was sent on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 to incentive travel planners, who are members of SITE Canada and/or qualified subscribers to Meetings + … Read More about SITE Canada and M+I T Partnering on Incentive Travel Market Survey

SITE Names 2018 Board of Directors and SITE Foundation Trustees

Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has announced its 2018 International Board of Directors and SITE Foundation Board of Trustees effective January 1, 2018. The slate of experienced incentive travel professionals includes three Canadians: Jennifer Glynn, CIS, managing partner, Meeting Encore Ltd. (Board of Directors - returning); Ellie MacPherson, senior vice-president, … Read More about SITE Names 2018 Board of Directors and SITE Foundation Trustees

Business Events Canada Launches Digital Hub

Business Events Canada, a division of Destination Canada, has launched a digital hub to attract international meetings, conventions, and incentive events to Canada. The hub, which is supported by a dedicated content team, is geared toward US, UK and international meeting planners and decision makers. It is one element of BEC's comprehensive marketing communications strategy to engage key … Read More about Business Events Canada Launches Digital Hub

Good Times Roll at 5th Annual Hosts Global Forum

Hosts Global (Hosts), a strategic partner for destination management services worldwide, hosted more than 240 clients and hospitality industry professionals at its fifth annual Hosts Global Forum, which was held June 26-29, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. During the invitation-only event, attendees participated in on-trend industry discussions, educational sessions, networking events and … Read More about Good Times Roll at 5th Annual Hosts Global Forum

Celebrity Cruises Increases Galapagos Capacity

The addition of two new ships has upped Celebrity Cruises' Galapagos Islands cruise capacity by 65 percent. This month, the 210-foot Xperience and 98-foot Xploration join the 296-foot Xpedition, which was inaugurated in June 2004. All three vessels are available for group buyouts. The mid-sized Xperience accommodates 48 guests and is staffed by 35 crew members and three to four … Read More about Celebrity Cruises Increases Galapagos Capacity

Renaissance Hotels Debuts in Sub-Saharan Africa

LAGOS, Nigeria — The Renaissance Lagos Ikeja Hotel, in Nigeria, has opened, marking the brand’s debut in sub-Saharan Africa, it was announced Jan. 19. Centrally located in Ikeja GRA, the hotel features 155 guestrooms, including 17 contemporary loft suites. Designed with African touches, rooms feature expansive seating areas with large LED TVs. Fitness facilities include an outdoor pool with … Read More about Renaissance Hotels Debuts in Sub-Saharan Africa

Ritz Guests Given Access to Prestigious Golf Course

TUCSON, ARIZ. — Overnight guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, can now participate in non-member play at the prestigious Gallery Golf Club, it was announced Jan. 18. The private, 36-hole Gallery adds to 27 award-winning holes already offered by the adjoining Golf Club at Dove Mountain, and it contributes to a combined new total of 63 holes of World Match Play Championship golf terrain … Read More about Ritz Guests Given Access to Prestigious Golf Course

Gran Melia Opening in Brazil in March

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Meliá Hotels International will debut its Gran Meliá luxury brand in Brazil with the grand opening of Gran Meliá Nacional Rio in March, it was announced Jan. 17. Built in 1972 in Rio de Janeiro’s São Conrado area as the Hotel Nacional, the property, following extensive renovations, has reopened after more than a decade of being left abandoned. The refurbishment has … Read More about Gran Melia Opening in Brazil in March

Hottest Luxury Hotel Trends for 2017

NEW YORK —Virtuoso, the global network of luxury travel agencies, has released the top trends and insights seen among recent additions to the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts collection, it was announced Jan. 9. Luxury Hotel Boom in Emerging Destinations: According to the 2017 Virtuoso Luxe Report, South Africa, Portugal and Colombia are among the hottest up-and-coming destinations this year. As a … Read More about Hottest Luxury Hotel Trends for 2017

Hilton Signs 9 Mexican Properties

MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton has signed nine properties in Mexico representing a number of brands, it was announced Jan. 11. These newly announced properties contribute nearly 1,200 rooms to the hotel company's pipeline and will join the portfolio of more than 45 existing hotels in Mexico. The properties include: Hilton Guadalajara Midtown: Expected to open in Q1 2018, the 226-room Hilton … Read More about Hilton Signs 9 Mexican Properties

Lake Lucerne Resort Opening this Summer

LAKE LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND — Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne is accepting bookings for incentive groups for March and will be open to other guests by June, it was announced last month. For meetings and events, the resort’s 23,762-square-foot conference centre will feature up-to-date technology and 30 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 900 delegates. Also onsite will be a … Read More about Lake Lucerne Resort Opening this Summer

Air Canada Launches Montreal-Costa Rica Flights

MONTREAL — Air Canada has introduced twice-weekly non-stop flights between Montreal and Costa Rica's Juan Santamaría International Airport that will operate until April 23, it was announced last month. “The new flight complements Air Canada's existing Toronto-San Jose service and our flights from Toronto and Montreal to Liberia in Costa Rica. It also serves to further support Air Canada's … Read More about Air Canada Launches Montreal-Costa Rica Flights

JW Marriott Opens on Florida’s Marco Island

MARCO ISLAND, FLA. — Following a $320 million renovation, the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa has converted to a 726-room JW Marriott property, it was announced Dec. 3. “This brand conversion brings to fruition years of planning, dedication and hard work, and I could not be more pleased,” said Rick Medwedeff, general manager of the resort. Leading the culinary … Read More about JW Marriott Opens on Florida’s Marco Island

Hilton Opens Resort on Bali’s Southern Peninsula

BALI, Indonesia and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened Hilton Bali Resort on the Nusa Dua beach enclave on Bali's southern peninsula, it was announced Dec. 6. Hilton Bali Resort is set within a 28-acre compound. Each of its 389 guestrooms and suites feature private balconies and terraces overlooking the Indian Ocean or hotel gardens. Nineteen villas feature a private … Read More about Hilton Opens Resort on Bali’s Southern Peninsula

Four Seasons Opening in Kuala Lumpur in 2018

TORONTO — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts plans to open Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur in early 2018, it was announced Dec. 14. Located in Kuala Lumpur’s thriving business and financial district, the hotel is part of Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur, a 65-storey mixed-use tower that will include 242 Four Seasons private residences, 27 serviced apartments, a 209-key Four Seasons hotel and a … Read More about Four Seasons Opening in Kuala Lumpur in 2018

Ritz Announces First New Zealand Property

HONG KONG — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. has signed a management agreement with NDG Asia Pacific (NZ) Limited to open a property in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2019, marking Ritz-Carlton’s debut in that country, it was announced last month. Located downtown, adjacent to Sky City, The Ritz-Carlton, Auckland will offer 360-degree views of Auckland’s twin harbours. In addition, the … Read More about Ritz Announces First New Zealand Property

Chicago Marriott Lincolnshire’s $22M Reno

LINCOLNSHIRE, ILL. — Chicago Marriott Lincolnshire Resort is undertaking a $22 million renovation that will introduce two new restaurants, add a full-service Starbucks Café and new spa, and renovate all 389 guestrooms, it was announced last month. Renovations were expected to begin in December and be finished in the second half of 2017. The project will be completed in concurrent stages … Read More about Chicago Marriott Lincolnshire’s $22M Reno

Banff a Top Destination: National Geographic

BANFF, Alta. — Banff has been named to National Geographic Traveler magazine's Best of the World list, which highlights 21 must-see places to visit in 2017, it was announced last month. The 21 destinations were chosen by Traveler editors and Banff is the only Canadian destination named to the list. “It's no secret that 2017 marks Canada's sesquicentennial celebration of cool,” said … Read More about Banff a Top Destination: National Geographic

Toronto Planners Touring Turkey

A group of seasoned meeting, event and event travel planners from Toronto are currently in Turkey taking part in an eight-day FAM organized by the Turkish Office of Culture and Tourism, Turkish Airlines and Tursab (Association of Turkish Travel Agencies). The FAM, which left Toronto on November 19th, is visiting Istanbul and Izmir, a historic city on the country's Aegean coast. In addition to … Read More about Toronto Planners Touring Turkey

Sydney Convention Centre Launching Wine Collection

SYDNEY — The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC), set to open in December, has launched its inaugural wine collection, it was announced Nov. 3. Located in Darling Harbour, on Cockle Bay, the facility will be capable of hosting three concurrent events as well as an 8,000-seat plenary, and offers 270,000 square feet of exhibition space. ICC is a short walk from top business luxury … Read More about Sydney Convention Centre Launching Wine Collection

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