Grupo El Cid Resorts and Interval International announce multi-site affiliation
Interval International, a leading worldwide provider of vacation services, and GRUPE SAB. de C.V., the holding company for Grupo El Cid Resorts, today announced a new affiliation agreement. The multi-site agreement includes five existing resorts that are part of El Cid Vacations Club, as well as any future resorts developed or acquired during the term of the agreement. The properties are situated in Mazatlán and Puerto Morelos-Riviera Maya, two of Mexico’s most popular beachfront vacation destinations. Grupo El Cid Resorts was founded 50 years ago by Julio Berdegué and is now led by his son Carlos Berdegué Sacristán, President and CEO....
Wyndham Adds 12 Resorts in Europe through Collaboration with CLC World Resorts & Hotels
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries, and CLC World Resorts & Hotels – one of Europe’s largest independent resort operators with a growing collection of properties – today announced plans to brand 12 properties in key leisure destinations in Spain, Canary Islands, Turkey, UK, and Austria. Expected to open in November 2021, the properties will be converted into Wyndham Grand Residences, Wyndham Residences, Wyndham, Ramada Residences by Wyndham and Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham, offering upper-upscale, upscale and midscale accommodation options for families and extended stay guests who...
Discover Karma Golden Camp
Karma Group has announced another new addition to its ever expanding hotel portfolio; Karma Golden Camp in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Spread across 3.5 acres of North Western India’s Thar desert, find 22 luxury safari tents, 10 tent cottages featuring a private pool, along with facilities including a restaurant, spa, children’s club and an outdoor amphitheatre. A number of exciting activities on offer at Karma Golden Camp include dune-safaris, para-sailing, para-motor-gliding and quad biking in an incomparable desert setting. Or for less adrenaline and more relaxation, enjoy a laid-back camel safari, cocktails at sunset or star gazing in the magnificent desert night sky...
Speaking Dante
Karma Group is sponsoring a once-in-a-lifetime live reading of Dante’s The Divine Comedy, with a cast including Ralph Fiennes, Helen Mirren, Adjoa Andoh, Jessie Buckley, Dominic West, Stephen Dillane, Rupert Everett, Ian McDiarmid, Tim McInnerny and John Nettles. Taking place in Florence, Italy at Cinema la Compagnia over 24 hours from 19:00 (Italy time) on 13th September 2021 until 19:00 (Italy) on 14th September 2021 and streamed online worldwide, the live reading of The Divine Comedy will mark the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death and all proceeds will be entirely donated to the Community of Sant'Egidio in Florence which deals with...
Karma Group announces new hotel in Andalusia, Spain
This week Karma Group announces its latest acquisition in Andalucia, Spain. Set within a state forest in the Sierras, Karma La Herriza comprises over 30 large suites, restaurants, bars and an outdoor pool with pristine views. The beautiful country estate will undergo renovations shortly, with a timeline to open in Easter 2022 making it the Group’s first property in Spain. Nestled in 25 acres of natural woodland, at more than 600 metres above sea level, Karma La Herriza is a tranquil oasis, perfect for those wanting to relax in unspoilt Spanish nature, away from the hustle and bustle. However, for those...
Diamond Resorts Globe Trotter Competition
For some time now Diamond Resorts in Europe has been working hard on minimising our impact on the environment and consciously embracing the promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism within our operations. Water is a commodity that many global communities don’t have easy access to and indeed many of Diamond’s resorts are located in areas that suffer from periods of drought. When staying with us, we have been asking our guests to “Accept The Deal” which is a tag line our teams use to encourage guests to help with water saving by voluntarily choosing to reduce the number of unnecessary towel...
CHALLENGEFAMILY and Anfi Group announce partnership
The training ground of Gran Canaria has just got even more accessible for triathletes with today’s announcement of a partnership between the island’s leading resort operator, Anfi Group, and CHALLENGEFAMILY. Anfi Group owns two resorts in the south west of the island - Anfi del Mar is a tropical sanctuary of peace and tranquility with white sand beaches where, for over three decades, it has offered world-class family vacations. Anfi Tauro Golf & Luxury Resort boasts a luxury hotel and unique designer villas combined with one of the best golf courses in Europe. Both resorts, which comprise of 5 fully equipped...
Timeshare veteran Frank Chapman has died
RDO is saddened to announce that industry pioneer and former RDO Board member and Chair of the UK Chapter, has died aged 91. As anyone who had to pleasure to spend time with Frank will know, he had a long, varied and fascinating career, starting with 17 years at sea, during which time he became a Master Mariner, followed by a spell selling properties in the Bahamas. In 1974 he purchased two hotels in Scotland, the Loch Rannoch Hotel in the Highlands and the Forest Hills Hotel in the Trossachs. Planning permission was sought for the construction of multi ownership lodges at...
Ex Detective Chief Superintendent Steve Reynolds to act as KwikChex Lead Investigations Consultant
With a huge increase in scams during the pandemic crisis, and growing demand from consumers for free and practical assistance, KwikChex has entered into a partnership with Steve Reynolds Consultancy, to enhance their resources. Steve is a vastly experienced investigator, with over 40 years of law enforcement experience in Essex Police and the Independent Police Complaints Commission. His assistance in collating information and presenting ‘case files’ will be invaluable in the increasing number of instances where KwikChex is asked to provide support to law enforcement agencies, government departments and regulatory authorities taking actions against unlawful activities. Steve will also provide support to...
CLC World resorts are the Traveller’s Choice
CLC World Resorts & Hotels have been awarded the Tripadvisor 2021 Traveller’s Choice Award (formerly Certificate of Excellence) for 10 CLC World resorts. “Through one of the most difficult years the travel and hospitality industries have ever known, it is heart-warming to receive these awards,” said Graham Wilding, Managing Director, Resorts & Hotels Division. “Our teams across the globe have worked immensely hard to continue providing impeccable service, as well as introduce our enhanced sanitisation and cleanliness protocol – SafeHands.” “Also, a big thank you to our guests who took the time to post their reviews, it wouldn’t be possible without you,” he commented. CLC...