St Elizabeth students introduced to careers in tourism With the goal of providing young minds with information about careers in the hospitality sector, team members from Sandals South Coast recently travelled to Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, to engage students from high schools and colleges in the parish at a tourism expo organised by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo).The day’s event saw representatives of various departments of the resort sharing insights into career opportunities within their fields. To enrich the experience, they incorporated practical demonstrations, teaching students mocktail mixology and cooking sessions, in which they could actively participate. Vilma Smith, Sandals South Coast’s environment, health and safety manager, in sharing about her profession, used the opportunity to encourage students to take proactive steps in preserving natural resources within their communities. Smith emphasised the importance of practices like recycling, proper waste management and disposal. She also highlighted the resort’s commitment to environmental [...]

Google’s new travel tools to plan your next trip People walk through the Salt Lake City International Airport on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2023. Google has upgraded its Search, Maps and Shopping to help users prepare for those summer vacations ahead. © Provided by Deseret News Google has upgraded Search, Maps and Shopping to help users prepare for those summer vacations ahead. According to Forbes, “These new features can help you easily build personalized itineraries. ... The new perks are in addition to recent travel bookings, including price protection coverage on qualifying flights and AI-powered trip planning functions.” 6 new or improved Google tools This year, Google has or will release generative AI in Search, recommendation and customization Maps lists, travel wardrobe curation, translation of on-screen text with Circle to Search and multisearch in Lens. 1. Plan a trip without research To plan a trip using Google’s AI features: Opt in for the Search Generative [...]

Hyatt just opened a new All-Inclusive resort in Mazatlan, Mexico Mazatlan has been one of the fastest-growing destinations in Mexico in recent years, with a booming hotel pipeline and continued flight growth, out of the United States and Canada. Now, it’s the newest home of Hyatt’s quickly-expanding Dreams all-inclusive brand. The company has officially opened its new Dreams Estrella Mazatlan resort, an all-suite hotel that’s Hyatt’s first-ever property in the destination. “We are thrilled to introduce guests and World of Hyatt members to the pearl of Mexico’s pacific coast. The opening of Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort represents an opportunity to contribute greater value to Hyatt’s existing portfolio in the rapidly growing market by offering guests the first Hyatt resort in this brand-new destination,” said Gabriel Felip, the Inclusive Collection’s President for Latin America and the Caribbean. Inside a room at the newest Dreams resort. The property [...]