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| The success of Azul Sensatori Jamaica (above) in Negril has prompted Karisma Hotels & Resorts to aggressively expand in Jamaica. |
Ever since Karisma Hotels & Resorts expanded to the Caribbean about two years ago in the form of Azul Sensatori Jamaica in Negril, the hotel has been booked solid. Because of that success, the company is not only looking to build a second hotel in Jamaica, it is practically building a new destination in the country.
At the recently-concluded Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultants (GIVC) Awards and Sales & Marketing Forum in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, Mandy Chomat, vice president of sales and marketing for Karisma Hotels & Resorts, unveiled the company's aggressive plans for 11 hotels spanning 6,900 rooms in Jamaica.
Dubbed "Sugarcane," the resort that will house most of the company's Jamaica hotels represents an investment of more than $100 million, Rafael Feliz, Jr., corporate brand manager for Premier Worldwide Marketing, told Travel Agent back in July. Sugarcane is located in the parish of St. Ann and is about 40 minutes from the Montego Bay airport. It is also 10 minutes from the famous Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios. Chomat says it will be the only area in the Caribbean with such a concentration of luxury hotels.
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana Now Accepting Reservations
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| Left to right: Rafael Feliz, Jr., corporate brand manager for Karisma Hotels & Resorts; Gerald Raines, senior vice president, Global Nickelodeon Recreation Partnerships and Mandy Chomat, vice president of sales and marketing for Karisma Hotels & Resorts at the initial launch announcement for Nickelodeon Hotels. |
Also at Karisma Hotels & Resorts' Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant (GIVC) awards, we learned that Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana is now accepting reservations for May 2016.
Nickelodeon’s first-ever international hotel property, providing both family entertainment and Karisma’s "Gourmet Inclusive" experience, will begin accepting reservations as of now at 1-844-SEE-NICK and www.nickresortpuntacana.com.
Located on Uvero Alto beach in the Dominican Republic, the upscale property has a sleek, modern design and a host of amenities.
Stylish Accommodations
The beachfront resort will feature 208 oversized suites in seven styles designed to cater to a variety of tastes, from intimate Jacuzzi Pads and Flats to Swim-Up Suites.
Clients may also choose to book one of four exclusive, two- and three-bedroom "Super Villas," providing upwards of 2,200 square feet of space each, including the "Pineapple Villa," inspired by the popular SpongeBob SquarePants Nickelodeon character.
Suites will include such features as Jacuzzis, private patios, wrap-around terraces or balconies, and 24-hour in-room dining options. Plus, all guests will enjoy "Got You Covered" amenities like complementary baby food, strollers, cribs, kids’ spa robes and baby bottle warmers for infants and toddlers.
The Art of Dining Out
There will be 10 Gourmet Inclusive restaurants, two "Gourmet Corners," four bars and lounges, and the Doppio Coffee Shop, which will offer worldly cuisine. Dining options will range from kid-friendly to elegant. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana will also include an array of innovative and fun food and beverage options at themed restaurants that reflect the brand, with unexpected colors, imaginative food samples, "Slime Smoothies," and characters realized through tropical fruits and vegetables.
Relax and Rejuvenate
Adventures can be balanced with relaxation at the resort thanks to Vassa Spa’s herbal steam room, dry sauna, chromo therapy showers, bubble beds, whirlpool, and arctic and warm water pools. Guests will be able to escape into one of five treatment suites, couple’s suite, luxurious bridal suite, or one of five “al fresco” outdoor treatment areas for those craving a little sand with their spa.
Party with Nickelodeon
For guests celebrating something special, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana will bring a little character to their vacation with meet-and-greets, character dining, cake and ice cream.
Introductory Offer
Guests who book early at the resort can take advantage of savings of up to 45 percent. The "Sun, Slime & Savings" deal is valid for bookings from now until January 31, 2016. Additionally, kids under 13 years old Stay, Eat and Play Free with a minimum 4-nights’ stay. The "Sun, Slime & Savings" opening special and kids "Stay, Eat and Play Free" promotions are combinable and valid for stays from May 1 – December 18, 2016.
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