Category Archives: Hotels

Nick Solomon appointed Resort Manager of the newly opened Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island

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Relocating from his native Cape Town, Solomon brings with him a wealth of experience from roles in South Africa and Seychelles Seychelles, Desroches Island, 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Nick Solomon has been appointed Resort Manager of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island, which opened its doors on March 1, 2018. Charged with overseeing the Resort’s… Read the full press release

Summer Wang will lead the marketing for Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai

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Pudong, Shanghai, China, 2018-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai announces the appointment of Summer Wang as its Director of Marketing, effective July 30, 2018. Summer joined the Four Seasons family in 2011 at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai as Director of Sales. She was then transferred and promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing at… Read the full press release

IHG® Business Edge: IHG® introduces a comprehensive program designed for SMEs

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has introduced IHG® Business Edge, a comprehensive program designed to enhance the corporate travel experience for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs). Prior to launch, 1,500 companies have already signed up as members, eager to benefit from… Read the full press release

IHG announces second voco™ signing for Australia

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Entrepreneur Martyn Barnes has signed a management agreement to badge his new Yarra Valley property as voco™, IHG’s new upscale hotel brand, making it the second voco signing for Australia. Victoria’s Yarra Valley has built a reputation as one of Australia’s premier wine regions, famous for… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels breaks ground on 132-room Cambria Hotel Milwaukee slated to open in 2019

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Integrated Plankinton Milwaukee, LLC, an affiliate of Chicago-based Murphy Development Group (MDG), have broken ground on the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee. The four-story, 132-room property is slated to open in the summer of 2019, expanding Cambria’s presence in key Midwestern cities and in Wisconsin, where the brand… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou appoints Giancarlo Di Francesco as Executive Chef

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Guangzhou, China, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou recently appointed Giancarlo Di Francesco as Executive Chef. Giancarlo was born in Italy and with abundant Asian culinary experience, his fusion of authentic Italian culinary artistry and Asian cuisine culture is well developed. Born and raised not far from the Adriatic coast of Italy in a region… Read the full press release

Radisson announces the signing of its first Radisson hotel in the Middle East at Dubai’s DAMAC Hills in UAE

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of its first Radisson hotel in the Middle East at Dubai’s DAMAC Hills in the United Arab Emirates. The new signing is in partnership with leading Dubai-based… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel launches new accommodation package that will excite the most versed culinary connoisseur

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London, UK, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel has extended its accommodation package catalogue this month with an experience set to excite the most versed culinary connoisseur. The package has been created in partnership with Sweet Tooth Tours, a Belgravia foodie tour enterprise run by founder Lynne Staartjes, which showcases some of the finest desserts,… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Grand Hyatt Athens

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CHICAGO, 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (August 8, 2018) the opening of Grand Hyatt Athens, marking the first Hyatt hotel in the Greek capital and the first Grand Hyatt branded hotel in Greece. The luxury property is located on Syngrou Avenue next to the Onassis Cultural Centre and combines dramatic… Read the full press release

UNWTO and the Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero partner to promote the digital transformation of tourism destinations

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Madrid, Spain, 2018-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The objective of both organizations is to cooperate closely on issues of mutual interest to achieve shared objectives The World Tourism Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations that is the leading public international organization in the field of tourism, and the Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero, have… Read the full press release

Kempinski further expands in the Caribbean with the upcoming Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica set to open in 2019

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Geneva, 2018-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — In the wake of the much-anticipated opening last year of Cuba’s first luxury five-star hotel, Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana, Kempinski continues expanding selectively in the Caribbean with luxury developments in Cuba and Dominica, including the upcoming Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica. Set to open in 2019, this… Read the full press release

Radisson further expands in Europe with the signing of Radisson Riga slated to open in late 2018

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of a new Radisson in Europe, rolling out its upscale hotel brand across EMEA. Radisson Riga is being developed in collaboration with the group’s long-term… Read the full press release

Hyatt names Mia Kyricos as senior vice president, global head of wellbeing

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CHICAGO, 2018-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (August 6, 2018) that Hyatt has selected Mia Kyricos as senior vice president, global head of wellbeing, underscoring Hyatt’s commitment to care for people so they can be their best. Kyricos will report to Mark Vondrasek, Hyatt’s chief commercial officer. “As a pioneer… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces Andaz Gangnam, Seoul expected to open in 2019

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Andaz Gangnam, Seoul to Open as First Andaz Hotel in South Korea, Fourth in Asia CHICAGO, 2018-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today(August 6, 2018) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into agreements with KT Estate Inc. and Hotel I-Park Co., Ltd. for the development of an Andaz hotel… Read the full press release

The Middle East: How to target Millennials, Generation Z and the Silver Tourist

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Today’s AP voice is from our VP of sales for the Middle East and Asia, Zohaib Haider. LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourists are learning that there is a lot to see in the Middle East. The view from the top of the Burj Khalifa, the architectural beauty of the Sheikh Zayed… Read the full press release

Hilton Honors again recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2018-2019 rankings among the best hotel rewards programs

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MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Honors, the guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 14 world-class brands, was once again recognized this week by U.S. News & World Report in its 2018-2019 rankings among the best hotel rewards programs. Since 2013, the outlet has released its annual rankings highlighting the most prominent hotel loyalty programs… Read the full press release

RCI added more than 90 new properties to its affiliate exchange network during the first half of 2018

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Added throughout the first half of 2018, these newly affiliated resorts further strengthen the global presence of the world’s largest vacation exchange company PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange as part of Wyndham Destinations(NYSE:WYND), added more than 90 new properties to its affiliate exchange network during the first… Read the full press release

Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. Taps Adam Howard as Executive Chef & Colleen Murphy for Pastry Chef

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Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. Taps Adam Howard as Executive Chef & Colleen Murphy for Pastry Chef of the Michelin-Starred Blue Duck Tavern Washington, DC, USA, 2018-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Howard as executive chef of the Michelin-starred Blue Duck Tavern.  Howard brings sixteen… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of the Radisson Hotel & Suites, Gdańsk in Poland

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Hotel & Suites, Gdańsk in Poland. In March 2018, the group announced its plan to rollout Radisson, the upscale hotel brand, across EMEA… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces 170-room upscale hotel Cambria Hotel Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport slated to open in 2019

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) finalized an agreement with C&O Bloomington, LLC to develop the Cambria Hotel Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport. Slated to open in 2019, the five-story, 170-room upscale hotel will be the third Cambriaproperty to enter the booming area, joining the already opened Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Maple… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Place Tampa/Wesley Chapel

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132-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in Wesley Chapel, the backyard to everything Tampa Bay TAMPA, Fla., 2018-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Tampa/Wesley Chapel, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Wesley Chapel and Pasco County, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such… Read the full press release

Hyatt and Small Luxury Hotels of the World partner to offer World of Hyatt members the opportunity to enjoy loyalty benefits

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CHICAGO, 2018-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) today (August 1, 2018) announced plans to bring World of Hyatt members opportunities to enjoy loyalty benefits in many more places. The launch is targeted for the end of the year. Hyatt, a leading hospitality company with more than 700 hotels worldwide, and… Read the full press release

Novaxia begins construction of a new hotel concept, the first JO&JOE Open House in Paris

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Paris, 2018-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Novaxia has completed the acquisition of 61 rue Buzenval and is beginning construction of a new hotel concept, the first JO&JOE Open House within Paris itself. Located in the heart of a young and vibrant district, this is one of 8 “Reinventing Paris” projects that have already begun work…. Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels AG retains fourth position in the AHGZ rankings

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Success continues into 2018 following the launch of MAXX by Steigenberger Main, Germany, 2018-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Every year at the end of June, AHGZ traditionally publishes a table of the country’s top 50 hotel companies in terms of sales. The list for 2017 shows that Steigenberger Hotels AG has retained fourth position… Read the full press release

JAPAN: Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka opens its doors to guests

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OSAKA, 2018-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka opens its doors today (August 1, 2018), joining 12 other serviced apartments in the country, as well as a growing portfolio of more than 60 Oakwood branded properties in the world. Situated within walking distance to Shin-Osaka Station, the gateway to Japan’s Kansai… Read the full press release

Boom in Chinese tourism: Trends for 2018 and beyond

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Today’s AP voice is from our VP of sales for China, Rachel Mao. LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism in China is showing strong growth and is becoming a powerful contributor to the country’s economy. The country expects to receive more than 140 million inbound visits in 2018, higher than the number… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group takes over management of CastaDiva Resort & Spa, an existing resort on Lake Como, Italy

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Hong Kong, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced today (31 July 2018) that it has taken over management of CastaDiva Resort & Spa, an existing resort on Lake Como, Italy. The property will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como in spring 2019 following a refurbishment of facilities. This will… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels opens the doors of the Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant in coastal South Carolina

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) in collaboration with developers SpringBridge Development, LLC and Landmark Enterprises, today (July 31, 2018) opened the doors of the Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant in coastal South Carolina. The new Cambria hotel represents the first of several properties slated to open throughout the state. The 112-room property… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels announces the opening of newly constructed 150-room Cambria Hotel College Park, Maryland

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its rapid expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel College Park. The newly constructed 150-room property was developed in collaboration with Southern Management Corporation. Located at 8321 Baltimore Avenue, the hotel is within walking distance to the University of Marylandand… Read the full press release

Fifty Mils at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City becomes the first bar in the world to win World Class Mexico three times in a row

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Marco Dorantes won the most important competition on mixology with the cocktail “Forever Young” and he will represent Mexico in the international edition of World Class in Berlin in October 2018 Mexico City, Mexico, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — For the mixologists at Fifty Mils, there’s nothing more exciting than being behind the bar, except… Read the full press release