SONESTA
INTERNATIONAL HOTELS CORP. said it will open its first
hotel in Mexico in 2009. The 460-room Sonesta Gran Posada Resort
will be located along the Sea of Cortez in San Carlos, about 10
miles from Guaymas International Airport. A condo-hotel, the resort
will be developed by Tucson, Ariz.-based Playa de San Carlos and
will be managed by Sonesta. The 16-story property will feature one-
to three-bedroom units with kitchens, marble bathrooms and private
terraces; a spa and fitness center; conference space, and several
restaurants and bars.
THE CANCUN
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU last month began
distributing more than 10,000 complimentary discount cards to group
travelers and convention attendees. The cards will be distributed
to business travelers through the city's convention center and by
the more than 20 area hotels and resorts that cater to business and
group travelers. The cards offer discounts at more than 140
participating restaurants, retailers, golf courses and
travel-related businesses in Cancun and nearby Puerto Morelos. The
cards will be available through August. According to the Cancun
Convention and Visitors Bureau, group travelers and
convention-goers stay an average of three nights in Cancun and
spend an average of $925 per person, $237 more than the typical
leisure traveler.
UNITED
VACATIONS is offering an early-booking discount for travel
in 2008, offering $75 per-person discounts on air-inclusive
packages purchased by July 31. To qualify, customers must book
trips worth at least $1,500 for travel from Jan. 1 to Dec. 13,
2008, and use promotion code 2008. In Mexico, participating
destinations are Cancun, Cozumel, Los Cabos, Ixtapa, the Riviera
Maya and Nuevo/Puerto Vallarta. United Vacations said the promotion
can be combined with certain early-booking discounts offered by
select resort companies. Call (800) 328-6877 or visit www.vaxvacationaccess.com.
MEANWHILE, United Vacations is offering up
to 30% off at Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts properties when
bookings are made by July 15 for travel through Dec. 15. In Mexico,
Sol Melia properties are located in Cancun, Cozumel, Ixtapa, Los
Cabos, Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Maya.
THE
97-SUITE AZUL BLUE HOTEL AND SPA by Karisma in the Riviera
Maya launched discounts for summer, fall and winter travel. In the
summer, for example, guests staying through Aug. 10 will receive a
20% discount on rates that start at $235 a night, per person. To
book or for information, call (888) 280-8810 or visit www.azulbluehotel.com.
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