We have great news to share! Festiva’s parent company, Zealandia Holding Company, Inc., has been named to the 2017 Grant Thornton North Carolina 100® (NC100), which ranks the state’s largest private companies by revenue. The complete list was released in the October issue of Business North Carolina and can be viewed at GrantThornton.com/NC100. “We are honored […]

Hurricane Irma: Local Information Resources For St. Maarten Updates
Festiva’s Atrium Resort in St. Maarten suffered damage from hurricane Irma in early September, and the island is still slowly recovering from the intensely damaging storm. Here’s a brief compilation of local resources that are reporting updates on the repairs to the island. Atrium owners will have a letter mailed to them in the first […]

Last Minute Points Discount | Atlantic Beach Resort, Atlantic Beach, NC
Greetings travelers. Today we’re highlighting a special last minute travel deal for Festiva Adventure Club members. You have the opportunity to travel to Atlantic Beach Resort in Atlantic Beach, NC for up to a 25 percent discount. This deal is available through Jan. 7, 2018 so take advantage now! Atlantic Beach Resort is the oldest of five resort towns […]

Atrium Beach Resort & Spa in St. Maarten | October Update
We wanted to provide an update as we realize many of you are anxious to hear about the progress of repairs to the resort and St. Maarten. The resort remains closed to tourism, and while the repairs are in progress, we will be able to announce an opening date by the first week of November. […]

A Breath of Fresh Air: Ellington General Manager Jon Konkel Talks Resort Revitalization
Jon Konkel joined the Festiva family in April of 2017, becoming general manager of Ellington at Wachesaw East Resort. He’s no stranger to the hospitality industry – he’s got 20 years of experience under his belt, previously having served as general manager of Anderson Ocean Club, an HGV property. As the start date for room renovations […]

We’ve Got Some Thrills to Share On International Face Your Fears Day
It’s International Face Your Fears Day, so what better day to confront your fears and plan a trip to a fun amusement park near a Festiva resort? Here are three spots guaranteed to give you a thrill. Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri Silver Dollar City is an 1880s-styled theme park complete with blacksmiths, old timey […]

Tropical Storm Nate: What You Need To Know About Your Gulf Coast and New Orleans Reservations This Weekend
Tropical Storm Nate is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and impact the Gulf Coast early Saturday night into Sunday morning. Hurricanes are unpredictable- Nate’s path can take several directions and it will gain power as it moves over the warm Gulf waters. As of noon on October 6, guests of Frenchmen New Orleans, The Shores, […]