CONTINUING
ITS MEXICO EXPANSION, Choice Hotels opened the Quality Inn
Villahermosa Cencali in the heart of Villahermosa's business
district. A franchised property, the hotel is owned and operated by
Hotelera Villahermosa. The 159-room Quality Inn offers free
Internet access, business center, coffee shop and cocktail lounge,
restaurant, and outdoor pool and sundeck. Rooms feature work desks,
coffee makers and balconies. For information or reservations, visit
www.choicehotels.com.
UNITED
VACATIONS launched a Fall Sale to Mexico that offers from
$50 to $350 off air-inclusive packages, depending on package
prices. Packages must be purchased by Oct. 31. The promotion is
valid for travel Oct. 1 to Nov. 19, Nov. 26 to Dec. 17 and for all
of 2007. Packages include roundtrip air fare on United,
accommodations, 24-hour traveler assistance and airport transfers.
In addition, up to two children under age 5 stay free. Packages
start at $469 per person, double, for three nights at Dos Playas
resort with departure from Denver. For information or reservations,
call (800) 328-6877 or visit www.vaxvacationaccess.com.
THE
ACAPULCO CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (www.visitacapulco.com.mx) partnered with
event-planning firm Destination Ventures to offer travel agent
training seminars in eight U.S. cities. Dubbed "Acapulco: Where the
World Comes Together," the events will include 60-minute,
classroom-style seminars, a supplier showcase featuring top
Acapulco hotels and tour operators; and a breakfast or dinner. For
upcoming venues and dates and to register, visit www.aca-seminars.com.
THE ROYAL
HIDEAWAY PLAYACAR in the Riviera Maya is offering free
wedding services to couples who stay a minimum of four nights
through Dec. 15. The complimentary wedding and vow-renewal package
includes, among other things, the services of a wedding
coordinator, justice of the peace, marriage license and
certificate, the wedding ceremony and a room upgrade for the bride
and groom. Extras include a wedding cake for up to 20 people,
wedding decorations, health certificate and blood test. For
additional information, call (800) 858-2258, visit www.occidentalhotels.com or e-mail [email protected].
HOPING TO
BOOST BUSINESS, Barcelo Hotels and Resorts is offering
travel agents special industry rates at its nine all-inclusive
Mexico properties. Rates start at $44 a night, per person, through
Dec. 15. The all-inclusive rate includes all meals and beverages;
daily entertainment and activities; and taxes and gratuities. To
book, call (800) BARCELO.
Mexico
E-Letter Editor:
Jorge
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Phone: (973) 898-0011
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