Katara Hospitality announces the awarding of Phase 2 construction works of Katara Towers to HBK Contracting

Phase 2 includes construction of the above-ground superstructure and façade, MEP and first fix works Doha, Qatar, 2018-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, a leading global hotel owner, developer and operator, based in Qatar, announced the awarding of Phase 2 construction works of Katara Towers, Lusail City’s future hospitality landmark, to HBK Contracting. The announcement… Read the full press release

Sleep Inn announces the opening of its new property in Ankeny, Iowa

Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny-Des Moines Iowa Opens ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Sleep Inn, a proven leader in midscale, continues its significant growth with the opening of a 67-room property in Ankeny, Iowa, a rapidly developing suburb of Des Moines. The Sleep Inn & Suites Ankeny-Des Moines hotel reflects the proven prototype design introduced… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman named Jordan’s Leading Hotel at the 2018 World Travel Awards

Amman, Jordan, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman won the coveted title of Jordan’s Leading Hotel at the 2018 World Travel Awards recently held in Ras Al Khaimah.  The World Travel Awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries, with the hotel in Amman leading the… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality and atmosfair to set up a second self-sufficient water treatment plant in the Egyptian desert

Deutsche Hospitality joins forces with atmosfair to fund a second solar-powered water treatment plant Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — 10,000 people in Asmant to the South-West of Cairo have been enjoying access to clean drinking water with effect from this month following a cooperative project between Deutsche Hospitality and the… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia scheduled to open in 2020

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Jun-04 — /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 the Radisson Blu Hotel, Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia. The Radisson Hotel Group has 40 hotels and more than 10,000 rooms in operation and under development across… Read the full press release

IHG opens the second Crowne Plaza in Riyadh this year — the Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace

Strengthening the brand footprint, the hotel is the second Crowne Plaza to open in Riyadh this year Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies has today announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace in partnership with DUR Hospitality. The 304-room hotel… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces Premier Awards winners

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, recently announced the winners of its Premier Awards at the company’s annual convention in Las Vegas. The elite designations, Premier Hotelier, Premier Legacy, and Premier Developer, distinguished three of the company’s top franchisees from 2017:… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh promotes Italian Chef Nicola Rossi to Executive Sous Chef

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2018-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh announces the promotion of Italian Chef Nicola Rossi, previously Chef de Cuisine, to Executive Sous Chef. Chef Rossi, who graduated from the Istituto Tecnico Luigi Nervi, has more than 15 years of professional culinary experience. Prior to joining Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, he worked at a… Read the full press release

NOBU LANAI at Four Seasons Resort Lanai names Christopher “Tex” Texeira as Executive Chef

Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A, 2018-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Executive Chef Christopher “Tex” Texeira brings more than 15 years of culinary experience to NOBU LANAI located at the AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Resort Lanai, jumping right into the culinary world after high school and attending the KCC Culinary Arts Program on Oahu. Texeira is well versed in Nobu philosophy… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels commits to working exclusively with suppliers that provide 100 percent cage-free eggs by 2025

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), has announced its commitment to working exclusively with suppliers that provide 100 percent cage-free eggs across all of its hotel brands in the U.S. and Canada by 2025. Choice is dedicated to promoting environmentally-friendly business practices at its corporate offices and throughout… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center launches all-new BBQ Sunday Brunch at Paulaner Bräuhaus this summer

BEIJING, China, 2018-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center is launching its all-new BBQ Sunday Brunch at Paulaner Bräuhaus. Guests can whet their appetite with a BBQ station, authentic Bavarian cuisine and Paulaner beer, relax on the summer garden terrace and enjoy a live band, spend quality time with family… Read the full press release

Kempinski set to open its first hotel in Singapore — The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore

Set to open in 2018, the first Kempinski hotel in Singapore will showcase a cultural splendour of iconic heritage buildings GENEVA, Switzerland, 2018-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels announces plans to open The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore at Capitol Singapore, the first luxury heritage lifestyle destination in the city-state’s downtown Civic District, owned and managed by Singapore-based,… Read the full press release

IHG to create over 70 jobs and to modernise 60,000 square feet of office space at its corporate facilities in Branston, Burton upon Trent

Leading hotel group to bring 70 new jobs to its historic Midlands office Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of a major reinvestment, IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies known for its popular brands such as Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn, is creating over 70… Read the full press release

IHG and Ratanakorn Asset announce signing of eight new properties in Thailand

Multi-brand signing across key resort destinations in Thailand cements IHG’s partnership with Ratanakorn Asset Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, in partnership with Ratanakorn Asset, has announced the momentous signing of eight new properties in Thailand’s key resort destinations of Pattaya, Rayong,… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines’ frequent flyer programme KrisFlyer and Points launch platform for KrisFlyer members to redeem miles for hotels and car rental services

Members of Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer programme can now use KrisFlyer miles to redeem for over 300,000 hotels and 29,000 car rental locations globally via ‘KrisFlyer vRooms’ SINGAPORE, 2018-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — KrisFlyer, the frequent flyer programme of Singapore Airlines Group, and Points, the global leader in powering loyalty commerce, launched ‘KrisFlyer vRooms,’ a dedicated… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Paris to host the French capital’s one and only Christian Louboutin pop up nail bar

HONG KONG, 2018-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ —Mandarin Oriental, Paris will host the French capital’s one and only Christian Louboutin pop up nail bar from 17 June – 7 July 2018. To make the manicure experience even more memorable, guests can savour cocktails inspired by the colours and names of the French designer newest nail polishes. Guests can… Read the full press release

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve to officially reopen its doors in October 2018

Legendary Property Set to Welcome Guests Back Starting in October 2018 BETHESDA, MD, 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce that the storied property will officially reopen its doors in October 2018, delivering a transformative guest experience rooted in cultural immersion, that is brought to life through… Read the full press release

Delta Hotels brand marks its European debut with the launch of Delta Hotels by Marriott Frankfurt Offenbach

  Delta Hotels Frankfurt Offenbach Introduces Effortless Simplicity to the Continent’s Business and Leisure Travellers Frankfurt, GERMANY, 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Hotels, part of Marriott International, today officially launched Delta Hotels by Marriott Frankfurt Offenbach marking the European debut of the hotel brand. The opening is a significant landmark in the global… Read the full press release

Massport announces breaking ground on the highly anticipated Omni Boston Seaport Hotel

$550 million project is groundbreaking in diversity participation and inclusion; Model for non-profit community partnerships BOSTON, MA, 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Executives from Omni Hotels & Resorts along with Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) and New Boston Hospitality, broke ground today on the highly anticipated Omni Boston… Read the full press release

Louis Parsons returns to Four Seasons Safari Lodge as its latest Artist in Residence

Renowned for delivering “art with soul,” Louis Parsons to return to the Lodge from June 18–28, 2018 Serengeti, Tanzania, 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wild and untamed, the nature of Serengeti is famous for its ability to stir the soul of so many who visit, making it a compelling destination for creatives such as Louis… Read the full press release

AVANI Hotels & Resorts introduces online check-in available prior to arrival

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — AVANI Hotels & Resorts is pleased to offer the latest innovative convenience with online check-in available prior to arrival. Modern travellers who want to start exploring their destination as soon as possible can expedite the check-in process at any AVANI Hotels & Resorts property around the world. With… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts names industry guru, Mike Wylie, head of eCommerce

ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts, widely recognized in the hospitality field as the leader in hotel and resort management, is igniting its digital prowess by naming industry guru, Mike Wylie, head of eCommerce. “Hiring thought leaders such as Mike is a crucial strategy to give us a competitive… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces signing of Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka Longacres in Zambia

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is adding a new territory to its expanding portfolio with the signing of Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka Longacres in Zambia. Radisson Hotel Group’s Africa portfolio consists of 83 hotels and more than 17,500 rooms… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Nish Palas Istanbul as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

CHICAGO, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Nish Palas Istanbul as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The 45-room boutique hotel is located in Nişantaşı, one of Istanbul’s oldest and most exciting neighborhoods, and will mark the entry into Turkey for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand. Once popular… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental to manage a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, opening in 2020

HONG KONG, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, scheduled to open in 2020. The property, which will be called Mandarin Oriental, Saigon, will form part of Union Square Saigon, a commercial building in the heart of the… Read the full press release

Marriott plans to open at least five additional hotels at Simon shopping centers across North America

From South Florida to Long Island, Marriott plans to open at least five additional hotels at Simon shopping centers across North America over the next several years BETHESDA, MD, and INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Simon announced their plans to open at least five new hotels at Simon shopping… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection welcomes 5 African Pride Hotels in South Africa

Washington, D.C., , 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of thoughtfully designed independent hotels, today welcomed 5 African Pride Hotels to its global portfolio, marking the debut of the brand in South Africa. These hotels include, African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, African Pride 15 On Orange Hotel, African Pride Mount Grace… Read the full press release

Marriott expands Marriott Moments with local-area expert recommendations, bespoke categories, and hand-curated lists of things to do this summer

Now anyone can discover local experiences that match their passions with new, interest-based lists available on Marriott Moments Bethesda, MD, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Research shows consumers increasingly seek out enriching, local experiences when they travel. Now, with summer vacation right around the corner, Marriott is rolling out local-area expert recommendations, bespoke categories, and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces the promotion of Saa’d Al Fawadleh to Executive Chef

Amman, Jordan, 2018-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces the promotion of Saa’d Al Fawadleh to Executive Chef, responsible for overseeing all of the Hotel’s food and beverage operations that include Olea Restaurant, The Foyer Lounge and Five Grill & Lounge, as well as in-room dining and banqueting events. Saa’d has been with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts since… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman names Carlo Stragiotto as General Manager

Amman, Jordan, 2018-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces that Carlo Stragiotto has been appointed as General Manager of the luxurious 192-room Hotel in Amman, which provides the ideal home base to experience the capital and discover Jordan. Carlo’s interest in hospitality began with food and cooking back in the 1980s when he enrolled in… Read the full press release