Bennett + Mercado Hospitality

02/12/2025

🌟 Double Celebration! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that both Kudadoo Maldives Private Island and Hurawalhi Island Resort have been awarded the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Rating for 2025! 🌴✨

This honor recognizes their unwavering dedication to delivering an exceptional guest experience, with teams that consistently exceed expectations in service and hospitality.

Congratulations to the remarkable teams at Kudadoo and Hurawalhi for this incredible achievement! 🏆👏

02/06/2025

🌳Welcome Juniper Preserve to Our Collection!🌳

We are excited to introduce Juniper Preserve to our collection! Nestled within 640 acres of protected juniper forest in Central Oregon, this secluded resort community is home to the nationally acclaimed Pronghorn Club, featuring two world-class golf courses: the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course and Tom Fazio Championship Course.

✨ Accommodations

- The Juniper Lodge offers 104 guest rooms and suites, including a luxury club level.
- Enjoy exclusive amenities such as the Juniper Spa, heated saltwater pool, hot tub, barrel sauna, and 48 three- to four-bedroom townhomes for vacation rentals.

🍽️ Dining & Amenities

- Five on-site dining options, including IRIS for elevated dining, Trailhead Grill for family-friendly pub fare, The Coyote for handcrafted cocktails, and Grill on the Green for fresh grab-and-go items.
- Experience the blue bar, a speakeasy-inspired retreat with stunning Cascade mountain views.
- Relax at three outdoor pools, a fitness center, pickleball courts, and enjoy fun activities for kids, including guided sunset cave tours.

🌞 Best Time to Visit

- June–September is the perfect season, with 300 days of sunshine annually.
- Golf is available year-round, and skiing is just an hour away!

02/04/2025

✨ New Partner Announcement! ✨

We are excited to welcome Elux France and Elux Spain to our collection! 🇫🇷🇪🇸

These luxury DMCs specialize in bespoke, high-touch experiences, from exclusive gastronomic tours to private museum access, ensuring your clients experience the very best of France and Spain.

📍 Elux France: Michelin-starred dining, hidden château retreats, and cultural immersions.
📍 Elux Spain: Private transfers, expert-led tours, and behind-the-scenes access to iconic sites.

Look out for more information about these two soon!

01/28/2025

🌸 Calling All Travel Advisors! 🌸

We are thrilled to announce 2 open spots for a Self-Guided FAM trip to Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto in Japan from February 25-28, 2025!

📍 What’s Included:
* Accommodation at Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto (with optional pre/post extension at Halekulani Okinawa).
* Meals, unique experiences, and spa treatments.
* On-the-ground support from the hotel team (no formal es**rt).

✈️ Important Notes:
* International airfare is not included.
* Application deadline: ASAP

📝 How to Apply: Submit your professional bio and overview of your Japan business mix to [email protected].

01/26/2025

Exciting News: Aero x Parker Palm Springs Partnership!✈️🌴

We are thrilled to share the exclusive partnership between Parker Palm Springs and Aero, the premium book-by-the-seat jet service. This collaboration offers an elevated travel experience, combining luxurious flights with a stay at one of Palm Springs’ most iconic destinations.

⚡️What’s included in this exclusive package:

- 10% off roundtrip flights with Aero from Los Angeles (VNY) to Palm Springs (TRM)
- 10% off best available rates at Parker Palm Springs for Hammock Rooms, Poolside Rooms, Junior Suites, and Private Villas
- Hotel room upgrades (subject to availability)
- $100 resort credit for dining, spa, and more
- Roundtrip transfers between the airport and Parker Palm Springs
- Complimentary valet parking at Aero’s private terminal for up to 4 nights

Travel Advisors: You may book directly with Parker Palm Springs or through your preferred tour operator/DMC and for Aero flight bookings, please reach out to Aero’s 24/7 Concierge at [[email protected]] or text/call +1 (323) 745-2376—just send us the details!)⭐️

Have any questions or need further information? We’re here to assist you! Feel free to reach out at any time to connect with our team for personalized support and insights.

01/25/2025

🏈 Travel Advisors🏈: Don’t forget to book Super Bowl tickets and hospitality with On Location—the official provider. Secure premium experiences for your clients today!

Questions? Send us a DM or email for inquiries. Say Hello! 👋🏽

01/24/2025

Exciting News: Unico Hotels Joins Our Collection! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Unico Hotels to our portfolio! This family-owned collection offers luxury properties in prime locations, combining modern elegance with local charm.

Explore these incredible hotels:

- Hotel Unico Madrid 🏨
- The Principal Madrid 🏙️
- Mas de Torrent 🌿
- Finca Serena Mallorca 🌞
- The Lodge Mallorca 🌴

Stay tuned to learn more about these exceptional destinations!

01/22/2025

01/10/2025

Update: We also wish to share that the LA based team of Wondertrunk & Co., Danny Siebenthaler, Adrian Bellomo, and Michelle Cegarra are all safe.

Our thoughts and hearts are with those who have experienced loss during this time, especially our travel industry partners who have lost their homes in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Sylmar and vicinities.

It has been a harrowing and stressful few days but our LA based team members are all safe. My home sustained some damage and we remain without power, however my family is together and safe. The families of Tara Mittal-Campbell and Camille Lee are all safe and they have opened up their homes to extended friends, family, and pets.

Viceroy Santa Monica remains in the safe zone and is fully operational. Our LA based Viceroy Partners, Cynthia Gonzales, Maria Bowers, and Mattie Olimpo are all safe.

Kier Matthews with On Location Experiences is safe.

We are staying vigilant and on high alert until the fires are contained.

Thank you to the first responders who are saving lives and continuing the fight. The city of Los Angeles needs your support to recover from the devastation. Please consider donating to organizations such the LA Fire Department Foundation . Together we can make a difference.

Beatrice Mercado, Co-President
Bennett + Mercado Hospitality

01/09/2025

Our thoughts and hearts are with those who have experienced loss during this time, especially our travel industry partners who have lost their homes in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Sylmar and vicinities.

It has been a harrowing and stressful few days but our LA based team members are all safe. My home sustained some damage and we remain without power, however my family is together and safe. The families of Tara Mittal-Campbell and Camille Lee are all safe and they have opened up their homes to extended friends, family, and pets.

Viceroy Santa Monica remains in the safe zone and is fully operational. Our LA based Viceroy Partners, Cynthia Gonzales, Maria Bowers, and Mattie Olimpo are all safe.

Kier Matthews with On Location Experiences is safe.

We are staying vigilant and on high alert until the fires are contained.

Thank you to the first responders who are saving lives and continuing the fight. The city of Los Angeles needs your support to recover from the devastation. Please consider donating to organizations such the LA Fire Department Foundation . Together we can make a difference.

Beatrice Mercado, Co-President
Bennett + Mercado Hospitality

12/24/2024

🌴 Exciting News from Fiji…Fiji Just Got Closer! ✈️

Fiji Airways now offers a convenient nonstop route from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nadi (NAN), making your dream South Pacific getaway even easier:

Flights operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with evening departures from DFW (between 9:55 PM–11:10 PM) for a seamless 13-hour journey straight to paradise.

Once in Fiji, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort awaits with exciting updates:
• All accommodations now feature air conditioning for ultimate comfort.
• Coming in the New Year: luxurious two-bedroom units, perfect for families and groups.

12/12/2024

Serving up something new: Pickleball at Jawakara Maldives! 🌴☀️

Jawakara introduces brand-new pickleball courts, becoming the second destination in the Maldives to offer this exciting activity – following Kagi as the first.

The perfect mix of fun and fitness awaits. Who’s in?🎾

Travel Advisors: Book directly with the resort or through your preferred tour operator–just send us the details.

12/02/2024

🎉 We’re at ILTM Cannes! 🌍

Find Beatrice Mercado at the Crown & Champa Resorts stand this week as she represents our incredible partners at the world’s leading luxury travel event!

✨ Our Featured Partners:

-Crown & Champa Resorts
-Viceroy Hotels & Resorts
-Nayara Resorts
-Wondertrunk & Co.
-Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto
-Hotel The Mitsui Hakone (Opening 2026)
-The Ritz-Carlton, Bali
-Jamaica Inn
-On Location Services

📅 December 3–5
Schedule your appointmenbt or meet us during the extended hours (6–8 PM) for more opportunities to connect!

11/22/2024

Kudadoo Maldives Joins Virtuoso®’s Exclusive Luxury Network

We are thrilled to share that Kudadoo Maldives Private Island has been accepted into the prestigious Virtuoso®network.🎉

This recognition connects Kudadoo with Virtuoso’s leading travel advisors and their discerning clientele worldwide.

Why Kudadoo?🌎

- Unmatched Sustainability: One of the smallest and most sustainable resorts in the Maldives.
- Exclusive Privacy: Experience one of the Maldives’ most intimate escapes, with just 15 overwater residences designed for ultimate seclusion.
- Effortless Adventures: At Kudadoo, time is measured in meaningful experiences and genuine connections, with every detail designed to fulfill your desires.

Experience the all-inclusive luxury of Kudadoo—Anything. Anytime. Anywhere.

Travel Advisors: You may book directly with the resort or through your preferred tour operator (just send us the details).⭐️

11/15/2024

🗣️The Viceroy Cyber Sale🗣️

Start your next Viceroy adventure with exclusive early access! Enjoy up to 35% off the best rates of the year. Choose from our worldwide destinations - from a secluded beach escape, a vibrant city retreat, or a serene mountain haven.

Travel Advisors: You may book directly with the resort or through your preferred tour operator (just send us the details).

Use the link below, copy the pinned comment and paste into your browser, or click on our story to learn more.👇🏽

https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/cyber-sale?utm_source=cendyn&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=vhg-nov24-cybersale-discovery

11/15/2024

Opening December 13, 2024, the newly built Cirque Tower elevates luxury offering guests ski-in/ski-out access and complimentary round trip transfers to/from Aspen Airport—just like our iconic Pinnacle Tower (the original resort tower).❄️

What’s waiting for your clients:
• 72 new luxury residences
• Connection with Pinnacle Tower via an internal hallway for easy access
• Stunning views from premium, penthouse, and two-bedroom suites
• Brand new gym with slope side views

Viceroy Snowmass remains the only Virtuoso, Signature, AMEX, and Global Travel Collection partner in Snowmass, with fully commissionable bookings for travel advisors.⭐️

Travel Advisors: You may book directly with the resort or through your preferred tour operator—just send us the details.

Reach out to us with any questions you may have. We are always here for you!👋🏽

11/09/2024

Come see us at Signature Travel Network Conference!

Advisors📢 ⭐️Three of our partners will be attending as well as our very own Maggie Abdallah.

Pearl Resorts Tahiti will be at booth #329 with Dave Mackay.

On Location Experiences will be at booth #540 with Kier Matthews.

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort will be at booth #324 with Kitty Weatherall and Maggie will be at this booth as well.

Reach out to us and Maggie for questions and make sure you say hi!👋🏽

10/10/2024

Eau Palm Beach has new ownership!✨

The same name you kn-Eau and trust.

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is proud to announce its acquisition by Larry Ellison.

Ellison, founder of Oracle Software, aims to preserve the resort’s legacy of excellence, uphold its values, and maintain its Five-Star rankings. Guests can expect the same exceptional service and luxurious experiences that have made Eau Palm Beach a favorite for discerning travelers. Most importantly, the current team of hoteliers will remain on staff, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in operations.

Travel Agents: If you have any questions, please reach out and send us a message.⭐️