ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — As a part of the company’s strategy to grow its upper-upscale collection, Interstate Hotels & Resorts – a global leader in third-party hotel and resort management – has assumed management of The Westin Alexandria in partnership with Hong Kong-based owner Junson Capital. The hotel is ideally located… Read the full press release
Can Tho City, Vietnam, 2018-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2nd of June 2018 marked a magical and memorable evening for Azerai Can Tho celebrated with a Grand Opening Gala Event. The hotel transformed into a magnificent party ground, where the swimming pool was converted to a fashion catwalk, while our guests dined on… Read the full press release
NEW YORK, NY, 2018-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd celebrates its nearly 40 member hotels that were awarded more than 60 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards in 2018. The prestigious annual awards honor the top travel destinations, hotels and companies worldwide. The winners appear in the August 2018 issue of the… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A trailblazing restaurant run by students has received a prestigious food and drink award from VisitScotland. The Gallery at Forth Valley College in Stirling was awarded a Taste Our Best accolade and became the first training restaurant in Scotland to achieve the award. Taste Our Best connects… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A boutique hotel offering a breath of fresh Orkney air in the heart of Edinburgh has achieved the highest Quality Assurance (QA) grading from VisitScotland. Dunstane House, situated in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh, recently received a 5-Star Quality Assurance award from the national tourism organisation in… Read the full press release
Hyatt Regency Nha Trang will mark the first Hyatt- branded hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam CHICAGO, 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (June 11, 2018) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of A&B Group for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam…. Read the full press release
Bicycle, stroller, wagon and wheelchair rentals are now available for visitors to explore Niagara Falls FALMOUTH, Mass., 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Niagara Falls State Park has introduced a new rental service for an array of recreation amenities to make navigating the park easier during the summer months. The rentals, which are available now through… Read the full press release
Upgraded amenities are part of ongoing, multi-year improvements to destination hotel FALMOUTH, Mass., 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Sea Crest Beach Hotel, a seaside resort located on Cape Cod, has announced the completion of several property refurbishments that will greet vacationers this summer season, including a renovated lobby and restaurant space and upgraded amenities in… Read the full press release
With the latest landmark opening in Hangzhou, Hilton continues establishing itself as one of the region’s fastest-growing hospitality companies HANGZHOU, China and MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts celebrated the launch of the brand’s 100th property in Asia Pacific, with the opening of Hilton Hangzhou Xiaoshan in China, in late June. This marks… Read the full press release
Fifty Mils stands as one of the best places of mixology in the world by receiving for the second time in a row a nomination in the prestigious Spirited Awards by Tales of the Cocktail Mexico City, Mexico, 2018-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ —Since its creation, the aim of Fifty Mils was to show the new face… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, China, 2018-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, Japanese Chef Koichi Izumi, owner of the renowned pastry shop Asterisque and the culinary school Callebaut Ambassador, brings his singular sweet vision to Afternoon Tea at The Lounge. Chef Izumi holds an impressive list of pastry credentials – in 2008 and 2006 he won the World’s… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with Integrated Plankinton Milwaukee, LLC, an affiliate of Chicago-based Murphy Development Group (MDG), to develop the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee. Expected to open in the summer of 2019, the hotel is the third property to enter the state of Wisconsin, joining properties… Read the full press release
Paris, 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Since July 2nd, 2018, members of the Raffles Ambassadors, Fairmont President’s Club and Swissôtel Circle programs have joined Le Club AccorHotels loyalty program, which now boasts a portfolio of over 3500 properties worldwide across all hotel segments. To allow members of the Raffles Ambassadors, Fairmont President’s Club and Swissôtel… Read the full press release
Revealing a total transformation of the existing lodge and two new two-bedroom suites New-look interiors draw on the palatial architecture of Great Zimbabwe and the lodge’s natural surrounds as key design informants Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Zimbabwe 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a significant design transformation, Singita Pamushana Lodge has re-opened this month with striking new… Read the full press release
Geneva, 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the new Kempinski Meetings & Events concept, event planners are offered exclusive awards in addition to value added benefits for the event, when choosing any Kempinski Hotel worldwide as their venue. When booking before 15 November 2018 the booker is invited to select two complimentary value-adding benefits… Read the full press release
Deal underscores Marriott International’s commitment to Australia, with 18 hotels open and 17 in the pipeline Sydney, Australia, 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International Inc. today (07/10/2018) announced it has signed an agreement with Melbourne-based property development company Capital Alliance to introduce the AC Hotels by Marriott®, brand to Australia. The 200-room AC Hotel… Read the full press release
HYDERABAD, 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), today (JULY 5, 2018) signed a partnership with Kapil Group (BVM Energy and Residences Pvt. Ltd.) to open its second Oakwood-branded property in Hyderabad in 2021. “Hyderabad has been developing at a rapid pace with its emerging IT, pharmaceutical and Meetings,… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Riverside Inn & Suites is the latest hotel to join the Ascend Hotel Collection, a portfolio of best-in-class unique, boutique, and historic independent hotels and resorts by Choice Hotels International. The hotel is located on Riverside Boulevard and overlooks Rock River, and has been a staple in the Rockford,… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in collaboration with Four VP GP Houston, Inc. and Gulf Coast Hotel Management, Inc., announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Houston 288 South Medical Center hotel. Located at 13150 Cityscape Avenue, the hotel is conveniently… Read the full press release
CHICAGO , 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (July 9, 2018) announced that Hyatt has selected Julia Vander Ploeg as senior vice president, global head of digital. Vander Ploeg will report to Mark Vondrasek, global chief commercial officer. “Julia is a dynamic and reputable leader in the digital space and will play… Read the full press release
Hyatt hotels worldwide plan to eliminate plastic straws and drink picks CHICAGO, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (July 9, 2018) announced Hyatt hotels around the world plan to eliminate single-use plastic straws and drink picks. After Sept. 1, 2018, straws and picks will be available on request only, and eco-friendly… Read the full press release
Amala restaurant launches new dining concept – a 13Kg Thali with over 35 dishes Dubai, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Derived from the term ‘King of Kings’, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray’s signature North Indian restaurant – Amala introduces “Shaheenshahi” – The Biggest Thali on Palm Jumeirah. Weighing a whopping 13kg with over 35 delicacies in one gigantic Thali,… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, earned the recognition of “Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities” by receiving a top score in the 2018 Disability Equality Index. The accolade was determined by the United States Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and… Read the full press release
Thomas Carreras takes over the helm at the iconic Downtown property New York, U.S.A., 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown announces the appointment of Thomas Carreras as the new General Manager of the iconic Downtown hotel. With the property since pre-opening in early 2016, Carreras opened the Hotel as Hotel Manager in September… Read the full press release
19-year Four Seasons veteran to helm landmark hotel in Beverly Hills and oversee four properties within the prestigious portfolio Los Angeles in Beverly Hills (Beverly Wilshire), U.S.A., 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel announces that Peter Humig, former General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, has been named Regional Vice… Read the full press release
TravelClick Offerings Enable Mangalis to Maximize Revenue during Rapid Expansion Across Africa NEW YORK, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a leading global provider of data and revenue-generating solutions for hoteliers, today (July 9, 2018) announced that Mangalis Hotel Group, the African-born hospitality group with its dynamic innovative brands Noom Hotels, Seen Hotels and Yaas Hotels, has selected TravelClick’s… Read the full press release
Wit & Wisdom is among list of select restaurants around the globe recognised as a top destination for wine lovers Baltimore, U.S.A., 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wit & Wisdom, a tavern by Michael Mina at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, has earned a top accolade from Wine Spectator again this year. The Best of Award of Excellence, part of Wine Spectator’s 2018… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in collaboration with STR will organise the “Certification in Advanced Hotel and Tourism Analytics (CAHTA) by PATA/STR” on November 19-20, 2018 at the PATA Engagement Hub, Bangkok, Thailand. CAHTA is a certification focused on data research for hospitality industry professionals geared towards hotel revenue managers, general managers,… Read the full press release
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun is the first Novotel Hotels & Residences located in the heart of Seoul’s shopping district Paris, France, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Featuring 523 rooms that boast the latest state-of the-art digital facilities and design by Novotel, the hotel is located within close proximity to major historical sites including Heunginjimun, one of… Read the full press release
Jumeirah to open new hotel in September on the banks of Dubai Creek Dubai, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Seef Hotel by Jumeirah opens this September, offering guests the opportunity to create their own tales of Arabian nights. Tucked away amidst the rooftops and courtyards of a souk located on the banks of Dubai Creek,… Read the full press release