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| TRAVELHotNews.com at the reopening of Club Med Cancun Yucatan |
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Renovations worth $ 24 million
Uguette Chiasson
Last November 11, Club Med Cancun Yucatan reopened its doors following a 13-month-long complete makeover costing more than 24 million dollars. TravelHotNews was among the more than 100 journalists and travel agents from Canada and the US invited to come and discover the many changes that had taken place in the youngest of the 80 villages worldwide. "Cancun Yucatan represents a new era in the evolution of high quality holiday offers conceived by Club Med for families, with numerous children's programs and our exclusive Jade concept," explained Cédric Gobillard, Club Med General Manager for North America. "We are providing a unique level of choices and refinement."
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| Club Med goes the American way - to attract 28.7 million Americans |
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A North American approach
Uguette Chiasson
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| François Salamon, Brenda Kyllo, Cédric Gobillard | | At a press conference held during the ceremonies surrounding the reopening of Club Med Cancun Yucatan, François Salamon, general manager delegate, Europe and North America, and Cédric Gobillard, general manager, North America, described their new strategy to increase their market share on this continent. Over the last few years, Club Med has lost some of its clientele to Sandals, SuperClubs and other all-inclusive resorts better suited to American lifestyles.And now here's a complete turnaround "in order to reflect the American way". Today, Club Med Cancun Yucatan is truly an all-inclusive resort: meals, drinks and top quality services for the whole family.
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| WestJet Responds to Montreal Economic Institute Report |
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Airline taxes and fees needs to be restructured
WestJet commented yesterday on the report issued by the Montreal Economic Institute regarding the excessive taxes imposed on the Canadian airline industry. Sean Durfy, WestJet President said, "This third-party report issued by the Montreal Economic Institute corroborates that this problem is very real for all airlines in Canada.
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| WestJet loses key executive |
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Trockstad quits
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| Brenda Trockstad | | Brenda Trockstad, general manager of WestJet Vacations and an employee at WestJet Airlines Inc. since 1996, has resigned effective January 2007. Trockstad, who could not be reached by TRAVELHotNews.com prior to publication today, is a popular figure who was always available to answer questions and offer insights. She is described as a "driving force" behind the team that launched WestJet Vacations.
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| Hilton Rocks! |
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Guest can win trip to the Grammy Awards
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| Grammy Award | | Beginning December 1, guests at participating Hilton Hotels throughout the US and Canada will have the chance to win the ultimate night out. Guests can enter for a chance to win a trip for two to music's premier award show, the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 11, 2007 in Los Angeles. In keeping with the idea that travel should create new memories, guests staying at participating Hilton Hotels between December 1, 2006 and January 7, 2007 will receive a Golden Key at check-in, which may unlock the special lock located in the lobby of the hotel. Five lucky grand prize winners will win a trip for two to the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles.
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| Holland America says no-way to discount ticket error |
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Passengers cry foul.
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| Noordam | | Holland America has some very unhappy passengers. Beginning September 8 for span of four days, Holland America accidentally sold cabins on the Noordam for substantially below their regular price. 10 cruises were affected between January and April, 2007. Cabins showed up on the reservations system at $849, a whopping US$550 lower than the actual price of US$1,399. Now Holland America says the rate was a mistake and passengers who booked the fares must pay the difference or it will deny them boarding.
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