Chef Sotiris Ananiadis returns to Four Seasons Hotel Beirut as the new Executive Chef

Former Executive Sous Chef returns to his beloved Beirut as the new Executive Chef with plans to showcase local Lebanese ingredients in internationally-appealing ways Beirut, Lebanon, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chef Sotiris Ananiadis is no stranger to Four Seasons Hotel Beirut, having spent two years working with the Hotel from 2010 as Executive Sous Chef, before jetting off to… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel Cape Town in South Africa scheduled to open within the next six months

Brussels, Belgium, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel Cape Town in South Africa. The upper upscale property featuring 143 rooms is scheduled to open within the next six months. Formerly known as “Hotel Le Vendome” and a local landmark,… Read the full press release

Swissotel Hotels & Resorts signed with Hengli Management Co Ltd to manage Swissotel Hangzhou

Toronto, Canada, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Swissotel Hotels & Resorts, a leading brand in the FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) portfolio, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hengli Management Co., Ltd to manage Swissotel Hangzhou, a new 400-room hotel being developed in China’s Zhejiang provincial capital. The hotel will enjoy a favorable… Read the full press release

Accor announced it opened over 30 city break hotels in major European cities since beginning of 2013

More than 30 hotels opened in this category since the beginning of the year Paris, France, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the World Travel Market in London, Accor announces the expansion of its offer in main European cities for city breaks, through several important openings. Big European cities are the major destinations for city breakers who are looking to… Read the full press release

Motel 6 launched $6 room rates program for active and retired U.S. military personnel in honor of Veterans Day

All U.S. Servicemen and Women to Receive 10% Rate Discounts, Everyday Dallas, TX, United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today  (October 31, 2013), Motel 6 introduced a new program that allows active and retired U.S. military personnel in select markets to reserve a $6 one-night room rate valid Monday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. The… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group and real estate developer Brigade Group announced plans to open 10 Holiday Inn Express hotels in India

Bangalore, India, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a deal with South India’s leading real estate developer, Brigade Group. Under the agreement, 10 Holiday Inn Express hotels are to be built in southern India, owned by Brigade Group and managed by IHG. The newly-signed hotels will add to IHG’s strong pipeline of properties… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Makadi in Madinat Makadi/Egypt celebrates its official opening under the Steigenberger Hotel Group umbrella on 1 November 2013

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Makadi in Madinat Makadi/Egypt, which will celebrate its official opening under the Steigenberger Hotel Group umbrella on 1 November 2013, will offers its guests a veritable holiday paradise. The hotel previously operated under the Jaz Hotel brand. “The five-star facilities at the Steigenberger Hotel Makadi fulfil… Read the full press release

ME Madrid y Gran Meliá Fénix entre los 15 mejores hoteles de España según los lectores de Condé Nast Traveler

Madrid, España , 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los hoteles ME Madrid y Gran Meliá Fénix, ambos pertenecientes a la compañía hotelera líder en España, Meliá Hotels International, y ubicados en la capital, han sido incluidos en el ranking de los 15 mejores establecimientos de España y Portugal que confecciona la revista de viajes Condé Nast Traveler con… Read the full press release

Four Seasons founder Isadore Sharp met with Nevis Deputy Premier the Honourable Mark Brantley in his private residence in Toronto

Hon. Mark Brantley meets Isadore Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Toronto, Canada, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Isadore “Issy” Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts welcomed Nevis Deputy Premier the Honourable Mark Brantley to his private residence in Toronto earlier this month where the two discussed a range of subjects. Sharp noted that 53 years ago the… Read the full press release

Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) announced No Tricks, Only Treats This Halloween

New York, United States, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Legend has it the cats have nine lives. If indeed this is true, there are a number of fortunate felines who get to spend at least one of those lives residing at Leading Hotels. Here’s an inside look at a few whose living arrangements would make any Halloween cat’s… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts adds new hotel in Shenzhen China

Raffles Hotels & Resorts today announced the addition of a new hotel located in Shenzhen China, the economic centre of southern China. Raffles Shenzhen will open in 2018 occupying the top floors of an 80-storey tower in the new One Shenzhen Bay development. Raffles Shenzhen will be the prestigious new address in the city for… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut celebrates two-year collaboration with CHANCE (CHildren AgaiNst CancEr) Association in Lebanon

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut celebrates a two-year collaboration with CHANCE (CHildren AgaiNst CancEr) Association in Lebanon and extends a new year partnership Beirut, Lebanon, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Beirut recently hosted an event for CHANCE, offering the donations of 2012 and 2013, and celebrating the third year of collaboration to support children with cancer. In its continuous… Read the full press release

Jeremy Sidman appointed Director of Banquets at Four Seasons Resorts Lanai

Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A., 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announces the promotion of Jeremy Sidman to Director of Banquets. Previously, Sidman served as Food & Beverage Manager overseeing Kailani restaurant at Manele Bay. “Jeremy has been with our team here at Four Seasons Resorts Lanai since 2010 and I can’t think of a better leader to take our banquet team to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston launched #1SoxFan Twitter promotion to celebrate 2014 World Series

Let the fun – and feast-worthy – games begin! Boston, U.S.A., 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all Boston fans: in celebration of the 2014 World Series, Four Seasons Hotel Boston has launched a #1SoxFan Twitter promotion, plus a special Beer, Brats & Baseball menu at The Bristol Lounge. Both the Hotel and restaurant are celebrating in a big way… Read the full press release

Hospitality investment company RENDE appointed Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to manage the ultra-luxury Rosewood Bangkok, scheduled to open 2017

Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by hospitality investment company RENDE to manage the ultra-luxury Rosewood Bangkok, scheduled to open 2017. This latest signing marks Rosewood’s ninth management agreement to be announced globally, and fourth this year in the Asia-Pacific region, heralding an unprecedented period of accelerated growth for the group. Rosewood… Read the full press release

IHG’s Hotel Indigo announced plans for hotel in the Chicago suburb of Naperville

Upscale Boutique Hotel Brand Coming to Downtown Naperville   Atlanta, GA, 2013-10-21— /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo®, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) upscale boutique brand, continues to expand in top-tier U.S. markets, with plans for a hotel in the Chicago suburb of Naperville. The hotel, planned on the Naperville Riverwalk, an award-winning riverfront walkway and park, is expected to be a… Read the full press release

Howard Johnson® hotel brand’s “Double Dribble” promotion offers guests free tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters show

Parsippany, N.J., 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Howard Johnson® hotel brand and its “Double Dribble” promotion offer guests two complimentary tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters show of their choice with any qualifying two consecutive night stay. Available through March 31, 2014 at participating hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada, the promotion celebrates the chain’s renewed sponsorship as the official hotel… Read the full press release

The Warwick New York Hotel unveiled five new Signature Suites to celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Old Hollywood era

New York, United States, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Warwick New York Hotel proudly announces the unveiling of its five new specialty suites designed to celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Old Hollywood era and the innovators of today’s cultural landscape.  Originally built as a romantic hideaway for screen siren Marion Davies and publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst, the Warwick New… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Group announced Maxx Hotel Jena will remain open

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group is to retain its dual presence in Jena. Following the expiry of the current lease arrangements at the end of the year, the Maxx Hotel will stay open under the terms of a new management agreement concluded between Steigenberger and the new owners of the property,… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announced the conversion of the Hotel Indigo® Anaheim hotel, the Hotel Indigo brand’s fourth property in California

Upscale Boutique Hotel’s Design Features Local Anaheim History as Part of $5 Million in Renovations Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced today the conversion of the Hotel Indigo® Anaheim hotel, the Hotel Indigo brand’s fourth property in California. Close to Disneyland Park and the Anaheim Convention Center, this addition to IHG’s Anaheim hotels is conveniently located… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group and Auteles Kalionchiz S.A. de C.V opened the Holiday Inn® Monclova hotel in Mexico

Coahuila State receives its first Holiday Inn® hotel Monclova, Coahuila State, Mexico, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Auteles Kalionchiz S.A. de C.V announced the opening of the Holiday Inn®Monclova hotel. This is the first Holiday Inn hotel in Coahuila and is the fifth IHG®-branded hotel for the state. Other IHG®-branded hotels in Coahuila include a Crowne Plaza® hotel and three… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora named top resort in French Polynesia by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards

Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora was again named the top resort in French Polynesia by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Resort also placed #22 in the world in the “Top 100” category, with a score of 97.2 out of a possible 100 points; scoring a perfect 100 for… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and Regent Singapore celebrate 21 years of supporting cancer research through their annual run, Run For Hope

Singapore, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and Regent Singapore (A Four Seasons Hotel) are celebrating 21 years of supporting cancer research through their annual run, Run For Hope, which will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2013. This year, the two Four Seasons hotels are offering attractive accommodation and event participation packages to draw more participants from around the region to… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mayakoba recognized as #1 Resort in Cancun/Yucatan region by Condé Nast Traveler in its 26th annual Readers’ Choice Awards

The Most Trusted “Best of the Best” Travel Industry Award Playa del Carmen, Mexico, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 26th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts in the world. Rosewood Mayakoba was recognized as the #1 Resort in Cancun/Yucatan region,… Read the full press release

Rosewood London opens marking the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® brand in Europe

Heritage building transformed into stylish retreat in the heart of London London, UK, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood London, the capital’s newest luxury hotel, opens today marking the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® brand in Europe. Located in Holborn, one of London’s most historic locales where the City meets the West End, the hotel, with its… Read the full press release

Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts launched new program designed to help guests say “I Love You”… or Maybe “I’m Sorry”

New York, NY, United States, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a new survey of more than 850 Americans conducted by Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts (www.paradisebymarriott.com), a majority feel that, when it comes to love, they are more romantic than their partners but could still use a little help to spark passion in their relationship. The survey also… Read the full press release

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group added two hotels to its growing portfolio in Saudi Arabia

Park Inn by Radisson Riyadh and Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah Al Salamah Riyadh / Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, adds two hotels to their growing portfolio in Saudi Arabia: The mid-market Park Inn by Radisson Riyadh (170 rooms) is scheduled… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor re-opened the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait after KD15 million renovation

Kuwait, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide, announces the re-opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait in September, 2013, after a three year renovation period. The property holds particular significance, both within the company history – as the first Radisson Blu hotel outside of Scandinavia, and as an iconic… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor hotels across Europe, Middle East and Africa organized almost 700 activities and raised 107,000 EUR for World Childhood Foundation

Brussels, Belgium, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, celebrated its 10th Responsible Business Action Month in September: The group’s hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa organized almost 700 activities and raised 107,000 EUR for Carlson Rezidor’s charity partner World Childhood Foundation. Childhood is… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotels celebrates 116 years of hospitality experience with Facebook Promotion

Geneva, Switzerland, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — No other luxury hotel company can claim 116 years of hospitality experience. From its humble beginnings in Berlin to 74 hotels in 30 countries today Kempinski has set the standard for European gastronomy and savoir-vivre. Kempinski invites its Facebook fans to take a journey through the history of the company and… Read the full press release