GLOBAL: Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Zoëtry Marigot Bay St. Lucia, part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection. The resort marks the Zoëtry’s debut into the destination of St. Lucia, situated in the Lesser Antilles of the Windward Islands. The property features 124 luxury rooms, comprising penthouse residences, master suite residences, and junior suites; and it offers options that come with plunge pools, fully equipped kitchens, rain showers, a private butler, and more. The resort is located on one of the marinas of Marigot Bay, offering easy access to popular attractions like volcanic mountainous areas and historic landmarks.
NATIONAL: The Hotel Association of Canada is asking its members to complete a survey—created in collaboration with Deloitte Canada— to assess the Canadian hotel sector’s unique workforce challenges and develop bold ideas to support a full recovery. The short, two-minute survey aims to help inform the development of the association's future recommendations. All recorded responses will be anonymous. Find the survey on the association's website.
An expanded air transport agreement was announced between Canada and Colombia, which allows designated airlines of both countries to operate an unlimited number of passengers and cargo flights within Canada and Colombia. This is a significant upgrade from the previous accord, which allowed only 14 passenger and 14 cargo flights per week. Canada is one of the critical markets for issuing international travelers to Colombia. In the last five years, Canada's tourist numbers arriving in the South American country have had an average growth of 48.28%.
OTTAWA: Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation is offering festive experiences this winter season at its three museums in Ottawa. Family fun for all ages is on offer at Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and Canada Science and Technology Museum now through Jan. 8. Skate on the outdoor rink at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, or experience the Cryo-Genius show—then warm up with Pyro-Techno—at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Tickets for all museums can be purchased on their respective websites.
TORONTO: IHG Hotels & Resorts recently announced the opening of its first Canadian avid hotels property in Vaughan, Ont. Operating under the ownership of PI Cap, the avid hotel Toronto – Vaughan Southwest is the first to open of four planned properties across Canada for IHG’s newest Essentials brand. Located just 15 minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport, the avid hotel Toronto – Vaughan Southwest offers 119 rooms, a breakfast bar, pool, 24-hour gym, and more.
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