New, upscale leadership set to harness segment growth and take to greater heights (IN SHORT) Choice Hotels International, known for its upscale segment, has continued its growth by opening two Cambria Hotels in October, one in Austin, Texas, and another in Lake Placid, New York. These additions are part of the company’s effort to strengthen… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation has unveiled the Hyatt Regency Changshu Kuncheng Lake, a modern urban retreat offering panoramic views of Kuncheng Lake, Changshu’s natural beauty, and cultural heritage. Located just an hour’s drive from major cities in China, the hotel features 289 spacious guestrooms and suites, multiple dining venues, a fitness center, and versatile… Read the full press release
The Westin Washington, DC Downtown is poised to become a hospitality wellness leader with focus on holistic well-being experiences and the largest hotel fitness studio in DC (IN SHORT) Westin Hotels & Resorts introduces its refurbished Westin Washington, DC Downtown property following an investment of nearly $80 million by Sunstone Hotel Investors. The 807-room hotel… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Marriott International, Inc. is set to expand its presence in Vietnam with the signing of agreements to open three new luxury resorts. These developments include the debut of two new brands in Vietnam: Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Luxury Collection on Hon Thom Island in Phu Quoc. Additionally, a third JW Marriott Hotel is… Read the full press release
Kimpton’s Forgot It? We’ve Got It! programme tackles travellers’ fear of forgotten fashion items (IN SHORT) Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is enhancing its guest experience by teaming up with Anthropologie to offer complimentary access to a curated selection of accessories, including bags, belts, and bracelets, to guests at its… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts, along with brand ambassador Jingting Bai and cultural heritage practitioners, hosted an event called “Embracing Chinese Culture with HUALUXE.” The event combined traditional Chinese intangible heritage crafts like tie-dye, shadow puppetry, and Kingfisher feather art with modern dance to offer guests an immersive experience of Chinese culture and aesthetics…. Read the full press release
Premium collection brand maintains growth momentum with new signings, recent and forthcoming openings (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its voco™ brand across Europe with new signings and openings in various countries. The brand has experienced rapid growth, with over 25% more properties signed and opened within ten months. The voco brand aims… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) At the 30th World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Dubai, Kenya was recognized as ‘Africa’s Leading Destination.’ Additionally, Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani received two awards, winning ‘Africa’s Leading Resort’ and ‘Kenya’s Leading Resort’ for 2023. Diamonds Dream of Africa in Malindi was voted ‘Africa’s… Read the full press release
BRANDS SUCH AS ADAGIO AND NOVOTEL LIVING ARE HELPING TO FUEL THE CONTINUED EXPANSION OF ACCOR’S GLOBAL EXTENDED STAY PORTFOLIO, WHICH NOW ENCOMPASSES 380+ EXTENDED STAY HOTELS AND 45,000 KEYS Paris, France, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, shared an update on its market leading position in the global extended stay,… Read the full press release
Introduces New Hilton for Business Platform and Enhancements to Events.Hilton.com McLEAN, Va., 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton announced two new digital innovations designed to create a more seamless travel experience for small- and medium-sized businesses. The innovations are part of Hilton’s long-term commitment to digitally transform the business travel experience – from booking… Read the full press release
Represents Final Phase of Blackstone Real Estate’s More Than $550 Million Investment in the Property SAN DIEGO, CA, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, has announced plans to restore and revitalize the hotel’s historic Victorian building with a more than $160 million investment, marking the next… Read the full press release
New brand-wide Gatherings by Sheraton program propels the storied hospitality brand’s legacy as ‘The World’s Gathering Place’ with its first collab rooted in enriching guests’ stays. Reese’s Book Club and Sheraton to Launch New Lobby Library in Select Hotels Worldwide BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is turning the… Read the full press release
Denham, UK, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, premiers its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand in Portugal, with the signing of Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico. This addition reinforces the strength of the Kimpton brand as part of IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle offering in… Read the full press release
Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels announces the appointment of Patrik Ilstam as General Manager of Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort and Villas, a brand-new luxury resort with a collection of 148 rooms, suites and villas on Thailand’s stunning island of Koh Yao Yai, effective from 1st August 2023. An experienced… Read the full press release
Canopy by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton to make brand debuts in Portugal in 2026 and 2025 respectively, with Duo Hotel Lisbon, Curio Collection by Hilton, set to open Spring 2024 LISBON, Portugal and McLEAN, Va., 2023-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — As Lisbon continues to grow in popularity for international travel and tourism, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2023-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of the first Curio Collection by Hilton property in Melbourne, in partnership with Vista Hospitality Group. Next Hotel Melbourne will join the global portfolio of 140 individually remarkable Curio Collection by Hilton properties around the world, by end of 2023. The flagship… Read the full press release
Hyatt is offering members and guests new mindfulness content from Headspace to help them live well CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Headspace announced the expansion of the collaboration between Hyatt and Headspace to continue supporting guests’ wellbeing with new colored noise content for World of Hyatt members and… Read the full press release
InterContinental demonstrates its pioneering spirit while paying homage to its rich heritage, paving the way for the luxury traveller of tomorrow. London, UK, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world’s first and largest international luxury hotel brand, is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the launch of an extensive… Read the full press release
New-build hotel breaks ground; embraces coastal city’s bespoke neighborhood vibe ATLANTA, GA, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, breaks ground for a new, boutique hotel in the Northern California coastal community of Pacific Grove, on the storied Monterey Peninsula. Marking the boutique… Read the full press release
Pompano Beach will be the first stand‑alone residences to enter the portfolio and cement the picturesque oceanfront village as luxury hotspot MIAMI, FL, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Powerhouse developers Related Group (Related) and Merrimac Ventures alongside hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Residences, located in South Florida’s emerging market of Pompano Beach. Directly… Read the full press release
Michael Bartocetti’s talent has once again been recognized, making the chef as one of the most awarded pastry chefs of his generation Paris, France, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris announces that Michael Bartocetti has been elected Pastry Chef of the Year 2023 by his peers at the “Trophées Le Chef” ceremony, attended by more… Read the full press release
Celebrating the world’s top hotels, resorts, islands, and more Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach recognized once again as the #1 Resort in Florida and now within the 20 best resorts in the world. “Being the first place… Read the full press release
Commending the World’s Best Hotels, Resorts, and more Surfside, Florida, U.S.A., 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club recognized as the #1 Hotel in Florida for a second year on a row and within the best in the world. The… Read the full press release
PARIS, FRANCE, 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, announces a new collaboration with Global Explorer Laila Gohar creating a transformative cake experience at Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris. Known for her avant-garde culinary installations, the chef and artist… Read the full press release
Marriott International, Inc. announced the launch of Four Points Express by Sheraton, designed for the midscale segment. BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) announced the launch of Four Points Express by Sheraton, designed for the midscale segment. This new brand is a response to growing consumer demand for… Read the full press release
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open two luxury properties in Trojena, NEOM’s mountain destination located in the north-west region of Saudi Arabia. The agreement includes Saudi Arabia’s first W Hotel, and a JW Marriott property. “We are excited to… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels continues to lead in popular extended stay segment with latest groundbreaking ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues its growth in the popular extended stay segment with the groundbreaking of Everhome Suites Bozeman, slated to open Summer 2024. The four-story, 113-room property is being developed by Mitchell… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2023-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has unveiled Mekong Voices and Mekong’s Hidden Gems – captivating interviews with local tourism pioneers, and insights into less travelled ‘hidden’ destinations. Both initiatives are hosted on the new MekongTourism.org website. Mekong Voices is a series of Q&A interviews with intrepid travellers,… Read the full press release
Ideally located on the doorstep of the Central Business District, Hyatt House South Melbourne will offer guests everything they need for short or long-term stays CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Holder East Ltd for… Read the full press release
As advocates for hydration, Delta Hotels by Marriott and waterdrop® aim to inspire leisure & business travelers to prioritize wellness while on the go and experience a new way of hydrating BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In a world that moves at a rapid pace, finding moments of pause and self-care is… Read the full press release