Month: April 2018
During the Caribbean Marketplace event hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) in the Bahamas, leading international hotel chain Choice Hotels International announced plans to expand its business in key Caribbean holiday destinations including Aruba, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago and the United States Virgin Islands.
While these markets form part of Choice Hotels long term strategy, spokespeople for the group have stated that opening new Jamaica hotels in 2012 are part of the company’s more immediate plans. Bill Clegg Regional Vice President for Brand Performance and Programs of Choice Hotels International, pegged Jamaica as one of their top five target markets in 2012 in a nod to the growing popularity of Jamaica holidays. We are very keen on re-establishing our presence in Jamaica and driving more business to an already robust tourism destination within the region noted Mr Clegg.
While the Choice Hotels Group is keen to launch its economy and midscale brands to offer affordable Caribbean hotels it is now most excited at the prospect of launching its luxury brand: the Ascend Collection. Choice Hotels provides the opportunity for historic, boutique or otherwise distinctive independent Jamaica hotels to be part of the of the luxury Ascend Collection brand through its membership programme. Jose Salvador Icaza, the Caribbean Franchise Development Director for Choice Hotels International stated the following of the membership programme, Hotel members benefit from our powerful marketing and reservations systems, education and training, and are given the tools to strengthen their commitment to service excellence We’re excited about Ascend and hope to bring Jamaica online in the near future.
Choice Hotels eagerness to launch in Jamaica is part of a growing trend of hotel groups seeking to gain a foothold in the Caribbean island as it continues to prove itself as one of the leading Caribbean holiday destinations. Many people anticipate that the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games will thrust the island further into the spotlight with high hopes of another dominating performance from track and field star Usain Bolt as well as other top performing Jamaican athletes.
Tourism officials in Jamaica have acknowledged the 2012 Games as a key marketing opportunity that can lead to a substantial increase in the number of people booking holidays in Jamaica. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment Dr. Wykeham McNeill noted that the islands sports personalities would be key in building the islands tourism brand and marketing Jamaica holidays to travellers from key international source markets.
In 2009 you experienced the fever Bolt crated at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Berlin. Well its only gotten bigger because Bolt was adding to Jamaicas past Olympians and world record holders. Today the list goes on and on with Asafa Powell, Yohan Blake and Veronica Campbell-Brown, Dr Wykeham said.
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Here are 4 tips on which you can negotiate to find cheap hotels deal and save great during your trips:
Explore local travel websites Often people start their search for cheap hotel rooms from big websites. Big websites offer huge details on hotels of almost every part of the globe. Undoubtedly, this information is indeed very important getting what you want. But often people forget that local travel websites have more budget hotels than what these big websites has to offer. So first start your research from local travel sites instead of global giant travel sites. You may get very cheap hotel rooms with decent travel trip.
Plan Ahead If you are really looking for cheap hotels deal then start early planning. This will give time to find variety of accommodation and the amenities that it has to offer. Compare offers, services, facilities and price. Choose one that fits well. If you are planning urgent business trip then find out various last minute offers that travel websites has to offer.
Negotiate discounts Negotiate for discounts if you are planning to travel in group or planning to stay longer. In such cases you may get some good discounts from the hotels. Some of the hotels offer special packages for people coming from esteemed organization.
Timing for travel season Do not forget to know peak and off season of your travel destination. When you are out for weekends then business class hotels may give your cheap hotel rooms. Otherwise when you plan your stay in holiday vacation hotels during business days then you can save lot from your pocket.