Four Seasons Resort Lanai launches a new online activity calendar

Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests of Four Seasons Resort Lanai have a new and convenient way to plan their luxury Hawaiian escape with the launch of a new online activity calendar. The calendar, available on desktop or mobile devices, provides times and information on a variety of activities, many managed by Four Seasons,… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality welcomes Laurent Maes as Senior Vice President, Group Controlling and Business Planning

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the appointment of Laurent Maes to the role of Senior Vice President, Group Controlling and Business Planning, effective 3 September 2018. Laurent joins Radisson Hospitality AB from… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the opening of Sofa Hotel Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, announces the opening of Sofa Hotel Istanbul, a chic retreat situated in the historical heart of Turkey. Boasting contemporary interiors and a private collection of thoughtfully curated artwork, the 82-room hotel evokes its enviable location in the… Read the full press release

Sheraton Hotels to showcase unique characteristics that define the culture of seven cities in a global experiential tour

Bethesda, MD, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Hotels, Marriott International’s most global brand is reclaiming its position as the world’s gathering place, welcoming locals and guests on an unexpected journey of their city without ever leaving the hotel. Today (08/31/2018), the brand known for its service culture and deep community roots, kicks off… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts earns approval of its patent application for its innovative “guestroom of the future” — WorkLife Room

Patent Marks Major Milestone for the Brand’s Proprietary “Guest Room of the Future” Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts brand today (29 AUGUST 2018) announced the approval of its patent application for the WorkLife Room: the brand’s innovative “guestroom of the future.” The newly-patented concept is designed… Read the full press release

MICE event planners look to independent hotels in the UK

LONDON, 2018-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Cvent released the findings of its fourth annual Global Planner Sourcing Report in late July, and some of the data reveal some surprising insights. The report features the results of a survey of nearly 3,000 corporate event planners worldwide about how they source venues and what influences their… Read the full press release

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announces the signing of The St. Regis Melbourne, its first hotel in Australia

Through Exquisite Experiences and a Vanguard Spirit, the Renowned Luxury Brand set to Captivate this Capital of Culture Melbourne, Australia, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today (08/29/2018) announced the signing of The St. Regis Melbourne, marking the first hotel in Australia for the renowned luxury brand. Owned by Century… Read the full press release

Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, an iconic Southern resort in Point Clear, Alabama joins Autograph Collection Hotels

First opened in 1847, Alabama’s Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa finishes three-year transformation and joins Autograph Collection Hotels BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., together with the Resort Collection on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail today (08/29/2018) announced the rebranding of the Grand… Read the full press release

W Hotels Worldwide opens its first-ever hotel in Malaysia — the W Kuala Lumpur

W Brings Its Vibrant Style to Malaysia, Adding A Modern Marvel to the Southeast Asian Jungle City Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (08/28/2018) announced the opening of W Kuala Lumpur, marking the iconic brand’s first-ever hotel in Malaysia. Owned by Tropicana Corporation… Read the full press release

Hyatt opens the first Grand Hyatt branded hotel in Colombia — the Grand Hyatt Bogota

372-room luxury hotel marks the first Hyatt hotel in Bogota and first Grand Hyatt hotel in Colombia CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (August 29, 2018) the opening of Grand Hyatt Bogota, marking the first Hyatt hotel in the Colombian capital and the first Grand Hyatt branded hotel… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces Hyatt House hotel in Frankfurt, Germany expected to open in 2023

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (August 28, 2018) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with HR Group for a Hyatt House hotel in Frankfurt, Germany. The hotel will be integrated into FOUR Frankfurt, a large mixed use development in the center of the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo welcomes Ryan Grande as Resort Manager

Hospitality veteran brings 10 years of hotel management experience to only Forbes Five-Star resort in Central America Costa Rica, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo has appointed Ryan Grande as Resort Manager of the Forbes Five-Star luxury resort that is nestled between two beaches on the 1,400-acre (565 hectare) Peninsula Papagayo on… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown partners with HATCH Mama Beauty for the ultimate Prenatal Experience and Baby Moon Package for expecting mothers

New York, U.S.A, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month in August, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has partnered with HATCH Mama Beauty to offer the ultimate Prenatal Experience and Baby Moon Package for expecting mothers. Ultimate Prenatal Experience Designed to nurture both mama and baby, a combination of plant-based beauty products… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Whistler names Ali Mohammed as the new General Manager

Four Seasons announces Ali Mohammed as General Manager to the world-class alpine resort Whistler, Canada, 2018-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Whistler welcomes Ali Mohammed as the new General Manager, replacing Joerg Rodig. A true world resident, Ali Mohammed has travelled extensively throughout his nearly 20 years with Four Seasons. The journey began with a Security… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels promoted Stacey Werner Shapiro to vice president and assistant general counsel

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has promoted Stacey Werner Shapiro to vice president and assistant general counsel. In addition to supporting many strategic business projects, Werner Shapiro will expand her role to manage the legal aspects of real estate and… Read the full press release

Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya to make its debut on 9 September 2018

SURABAYA,INDONESIA, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood’s first serviced apartment in Surabaya, Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya will be making its debut on 9 September 2018. Oakwood Hotel & Residence Surabaya is part of a mixed-use development in Kertajaya within East Surabaya, offering a combination of 144 hotel rooms and fully furnished serviced apartments…. Read the full press release

Radisson Blu announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Larnaca in Cyprus

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce a new hotel opening – the Radisson Blu Hotel,  Larnaca in Cyprus. One of the oldest continuously inhabited countries in the world, this destination is a perfect addition… Read the full press release

Windlestraw achieves VisitScotland’s five star gold Quality Assurance Award

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — A LUXURY restaurant with rooms situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders has achieved VisitScotland’s most prestigious Quality Assurance (QA) accolade. Windlestraw, an Edwardian manor overlooking the Tweed Valley in Walkerburn, is home to an intimate restaurant, gardens and six bedrooms. VisitScotland’s five star gold Quality… Read the full press release

Duetto to support Dorsett Hospitality International’s revenue optimization and rapid expansion

Hong Kong, 2018-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Dorsett Hospitality International has agreed to implement several applications from Duetto, hospitality’s Revenue Strategy Platform, as it looks to build out its core markets in Asia and expand further in new countries like Australia. Duetto’s flagship Open Pricing application, GameChanger, will allow Dorsett to yield room rates independently by stay… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe welcomes Bixente Pery as its General Manager

Santa Fe, U.S.A., 2018-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Bixente Pery as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe. Bixente arrived at the Resort located just minutes from downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico after 11 years with Four Seasons. He joined the company in 2007… Read the full press release

Oakwood’s 10 properties honored with TripAdvisor’s 2018 Certificate of Excellence Award

SINGAPORE, 2018-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”) today (AUGUST 24, 2018) shared that 10 properties have been honored with TripAdvisor’s 2018 Certificate of Excellence Award. Since 2011, the Certificate of Excellence honors hospitality businesses that deliver consistently great service across the world. This designation is presented to approximately… Read the full press release

AP Digital – Technology which is integral to the Amistad Partners business

LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — AP Digital is not just a CRM tool, it’s a client portal, agent portal, professional services automation platform, contract manager and a virtual assistant. AP Digital is delivered via a web and app-based experience. AP Digital is not a bolt-on or after thought, it embodies how Amistad… Read the full press release

WoodSpring Suites now boasts more than 340 hotels open or in the pipeline

Brand ignites interest across Choice’s extended-stay portfolio ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — WoodSpring Suites is on pace to significantly exceed the brand’s previous record for the number of new franchise agreements awarded in a single year. Through the first half of the year, the brand, which is franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc.(NYSE: CHH),… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center welcomes master floral designer Jeff Leatham as Artistic Director

Leatham expands his collaboration with Four Seasons at the new landmark hotel in downtown Philadelphia, set to open in 2019 Philadelphia, U.S.A., 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Master floral designer Jeff Leatham is bringing his signature style to Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center as Artistic Director overseeing floral concepts and displays throughout the Hotel.  It will… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Taipei presents an alluring new autumn getaway — diptyque Indulgence package

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Taipei, the only hotel in Taiwan to offer diptyque amenities, presents an alluring new autumn getaway, diptyque Indulgence. This room package features sumptuous suite accommodation, afternoon tea, limited-edition gifts and Oriental Club benefits. Melding elements of contemporary luxury with classic Oriental style, the hotel’s suites are… Read the full press release

IHG® opens its first avid™ hotels property — the 87-room avid hotel Oklahoma City-Quail Springs

New hotel brand delivers the basics done exceptionally well at great value Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today (22 AUGUST 2018) announces the official opening of its first avid™ hotels property, the 87-room avid hotel Oklahoma City-Quail Springs. IHG’s newest mainstream hotel brand was created to meet the needs of 14 million… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of 196-room Holiday Inn® Ciudad Juárez hotel in Mexico

IHG® continues to grow its portfolio in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (22 AUGUST 2018) announces the new opening of the 4-story, 196-room Holiday Inn® Ciudad Juárez hotel. Conveniently located on Juarez Tecnologico Avenue 3620, Partido Iglesias… Read the full press release

Westin Hotels & Resorts names Huang Xuan as the new well-being brand advocate for Greater China

A New Brand Campaign Video Featuring Huang Embodies an Active And Healthy Lifestyle, Transforming Westin Into A Fitness Studio On The Move BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, has announced the appointment of Huang Xuan as the new well-being brand advocate for Greater China. As… Read the full press release

LaSalle Hotel Properties receives a proposal from Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

BETHESDA, Md., 2018-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) (“LaSalle” or the “Company”) today ( August 22, 2018) confirmed that it received a proposal from Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (“Pebblebrook”) on August 21, 2018 to acquire LaSalle in a transaction with consideration of 0.92 common shares of Pebblebrook per common… Read the full press release

W Hotels Worldwide announces the opening of W Xi’an, China; the largest W to open in Asia Pacific

W Hotels Continues to Spin Explosive Footprint in Greater China with Latest Opening in Xi’an Xi’an, CHINA, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (08/21/2018) announced the opening of W Xi’an, the brand’s seventh hotel in Greater China and the largest W to open in Asia Pacific…. Read the full press release