137-room Hyatt Place hotel opens northwest of downtown Denver off Highway 36/Boulder Turnpike WESTMINSTER, Colo., 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is owned by… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Hospitality
Raffles Hotels & Resorts to debut its first mixed-use property in North America
Distinguished International Brand Announces Plans for a New Property in the Historic Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston in 2021 PARIS, France, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Illustrious hospitality brand, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part of AccorHotels, in partnership with hoteliers Gary and Jeffrey Saunders of Saunders Hotel Group and developer Jordan Warshaw of The… Read the full press release
Hilton appoints Martin Rinck as Global Head, Luxury & Lifestyle Group
International executive to focus on global growth for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Canopy by Hilton MCLEAN, Va., 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today named Martin Rinck as Global Head, Luxury & Lifestyle Group. In his new role, Rinck will be responsible for all strategic development, brand innovation… Read the full press release
Reviews Are In for the First Annual Golf Kitchen Punta Mita – And They Are Fabulous!
Golf Kitchen Punta Mita featured specialty guest chefs from some of the most prestigious international golf clubs and resorts as well as a two-day golf tournament on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses Bahia and Pacifico, recently ranked among Golf Digest’s “Top 100 World’s Greatest Courses.” Photos: download here Punta Mita, Mexico, 2018-May-05 — /Travel… Read the full press release
AHLA appoints Rosanna Maietta as president of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation
AHLEF Priorities Include Education, Research and Career Development WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Rosanna Maietta has been named president of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF). Maietta, who has served as interim President of the Foundation since May of last year,… Read the full press release
Sunwing announces Riu Santa Fe’s new modernized facilities and a thrilling Splash Water World water park
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is pleased to announce Riu Santa Fe, a favourite family-friendly resort exclusive to the new Signature Collection by Sunwing, is introducing modernized facilities, exciting new entertainment and a thrilling Splash Water World water park to ensure families can enjoy their vacation to the fullest. Situated on the… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces the addition of 35 new member hotels and resorts in the first quarter of 2018
SINGAPORE, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces the addition of 35 new member hotels and resorts across 17 countries between 1 January to 31 March 2018. Whether looking to experience South America, China or a multitude of destinations in between, travelers can now enjoy #ThePreferredLife… Read the full press release
InterContinental Hotels Group expands its luxury and upscale estate in the UK
IHG to become largest luxury hotel operator in the UK, deal to include first UK properties for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (“IHG”) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] has today announced plans to expand its luxury and upscale estate in the UK. IHG has entered into a… Read the full press release
IHG® signs Hotel Indigo® Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn® Melbourne Bourke Street Mall, its first Australian dual-branded hotel by 2022
Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® will open its first Australian dual-branded hotel by 2022 with the signing of Hotel Indigo® Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn® Melbourne Bourke Street Mall, in the heart of the CBD. Currently trading as The Walk Arcade, the site is arguably Melbourne CBD’s most strategic… Read the full press release
IHG announces Holiday Inn Melbourne Coburg scheduled to open in 2020
Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® has signed a deal with Barnes Capital to open a striking Holiday Inn® in Coburg, Melbourne’s up-and-coming northern suburb, in 2020. When it opens in 2020, Holiday Inn Melbourne Coburg will enjoy views across the town and its surrounding landscape, including Coburg Lake Reserve. It… Read the full press release
Radisson Blu CDG hotel relaunches as Courtyard by Marriott Paris Roissy CDG Airport Hotel
Paris, France, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has announced a new addition to its Courtyard by Marriott brand with the opening of a property at Paris Roissy CDG airport. Formerly the Radisson Blu CDG hotel, the property has undergone an extensive 15-month, multi-million pound refurbishment to relaunch as the Courtyard by Marriott… Read the full press release
Renaissance Hotels announce the opening of its first hotel in Indonesia — the Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa
BALI, INDONESIA, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the debut of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa, the brand’s first hotel in Indonesia. Owned by PT. Alam Bali International, the hotel is the southernmost Marriott hotel on the island and overlooks Bali’s Bukit peninsula, best known for… Read the full press release
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa provides guests a unique, meaningful and mindful travel experience through new program
Maui Waterman (and Women) Reimagine ‘Beach Clean Up’ as Coveted Ocean Adventures Resort’s New Program Underscores How Travelers Increasingly Consider Giving Back as Important to their Well-being, According to New Global Survey Ka’anapali Beach, Maui, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Following on the heels of Earth Day, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa today… Read the full press release
The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel joins the Autograph Collection Hotels
Rome, Italy, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, today announced the opening of The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel in the heart of the Eternal City just steps from The Pantheon. Joining the brand’s diverse portfolio of more than 135 one-of-a-kind hotels that champion values of vision,… Read the full press release
Marriott International announces the opening of Element Me’aisam in Dubai
Located in Dubai Production City, Element Me’aisam Offers Dubai its first Sustainable and Wellness-Driven Designed Hotel DUBAI, UAE, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today announced the debut of Element Hotels in the Middle East and Africa with the opening of Element Me’aisam in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Owned and developed by Dubai… Read the full press release
Pink Sands Club, Canouan will be renamed to Mandarin Oriental, Canouan this summer — launches two luxury packages
Hong Kong, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Pink Sands Club, Canouan, which will be rebranded Mandarin Oriental, Canouan this summer has launched two luxury packages. Land & Sea in Luxury – A Yacht Charter and Four Nights in a Two-Bedroom Patio Villa Experience all Canouan Island and St. Vincent and The Grenadines have to offer… Read the full press release
The Singita Grumeti Fund and BRAVE to hold an all-woman, 5-day, 90 km run to raise funds for girls and women’s empowerment programmes
19 – 24 October 2018 Part of Singita’s brand new collection of conservation safaris Kruger National Park , South Africa, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singita Grumeti Fund and BRAVE announced that they will be introducing an all-woman, 5-day, 90 km run across wilderness areas of Singita Grumeti’s private concession in the Serengeti to raise… Read the full press release
Marriott Hotels announces the opening of Accra Marriott Hotel, Ghana
208 Room Hotel Brings Modern, Elegant Design, And an Elevated Guest Experience to The Progressive Capital City Accra, Ghana, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott International, today announced its debut in West Africa, with the highly anticipated opening of Accra Marriott Hotel. Owned by African Hospitality Limited, the hotel is… Read the full press release
The Luxury Collection and Sofía Sanchez de Betak launch 36-piece capsule collection inspired by the Art and Culture of Japan
Sofía Sanchez de Betak Designs CHUFY x The Luxury Collection, an Exclusive Line of Women’s Clothing & Accessories with Beautiful, Modernized Japanese Motifs Inspired by the Art and Culture of Japan BETHESDA, MD, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, and Sofía Sanchez de Betak, graphic designer and creative director,… Read the full press release
Moxy Hotels and Upright Citizens Brigade to debut an original employee crew training program
‘Yes, And…’ Collaboration Includes Fun Improv Activities for Guests and Locals to Play at Moxy Times Square Bethesda, MD, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, announced today a multifaceted collaboration with the award-winning improv theater, Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB). The two brands will team up to debut an original employee… Read the full press release
AccorHotels acquires Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for €482 million
PARIS, France, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels has today announced that it has signed an agreement with Mövenpick Holding and Kingdom Holding to acquire Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, for a cash amount of CHF560 million (€482 million). The transaction implies a 14.9X 2019e EBITDA multiple before synergies (including transaction costs), and less than 10X pro… Read the full press release
Four Seasons and Fort Partners break ground on the first Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale
The first Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale will include 90 Private Residences and 130 hotel rooms Toronto, Canada, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Positioned along the Atlantic Ocean and the beaches of Fort Lauderdale, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale, developed by Fort Partners, breaks ground today to become the newest iconic global destination… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai announces the appointment of Adrian Messerli as General Manager
Shanghai, China, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai welcomes Adrian Messerli as General Manager. Following his career journey with Four Seasons, Messerli makes the move from his most recent post at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles to Shanghai. Born and raised in Switzerland, Messerli has travelled widely over the course of his career, climbing in management at Four Seasons… Read the full press release
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel introduces Morning Wellness at Siam programme
BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Weary and experiential travellers to Asia’s City of Angels alike are in for a holistic treat of authentic local immersion and vitality with the introduction of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s Morning Wellness at Siam signature experience. Offering a revitalising start to the day that in some ways follows Bangkokians’ typical… Read the full press release
Oakwood Worldwide recognized with 28 Booking.com ‘Guest Review Awards’ for 2017
LOS ANGELES, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments, was recognized with a total of 28 Booking.com ‘Guest Review Awards’ for 2017, a clear testament to the outstanding guest experiences provided at its growing portfolio of extended stay properties. As the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice… Read the full press release
Deutsche Hospitality appoints Gernot Porcher as Senior Director, Construction, Interior Design and Engineering Department
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality’s Construction, Interior Design and Engineering Department will be under new leadership from June 2018 when Gernot Porcher takes over as Senior Director. Mr. Porcher will succeed Sigurd Kern, who is retiring after more than three decades with the company. Mr. Porcher, who holds… Read the full press release
Wharf Hotels names Randal Linhart as Group Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events
HONG KONG, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels has appointed Mr Randal Linhart as Group Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events, reporting to the hospitality management company’s Vice President, Operations, Thomas Salg. A seasoned hotelier, Randal has over 25 years of experience in hospitality, having held senior positions with luxury hotel groups including… Read the full press release
Interstate Hotels & Resorts appoints Fernando Salazar as SVP of food & beverage
ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – has appointed Fernando Salazar as the senior vice president of food & beverage. In the newly created role, Salazar brings a passion for cuisine and an international flair to partner with market leading chefs and mixologists… Read the full press release
Rezidor Hotel Group announces nine new hotel openings in the first quarter of 2018
Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor Hotel Group AB (REZT), publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group announces nine new hotel openings representing close to 1,700 rooms in the first quarter of 2018. This includes the addition of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront – a new 432-room… Read the full press release
Hilton rolls out its Connected Room technology at more hotels across the U.S.
As Hilton’s high-tech guest room rolls out to more hotels, guests can use the app to control room features and access premium streaming, including complimentary SHOWTIME programming MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The list of benefits Hilton guests can get from the Hilton Honors app to personalize their stays just got longer. The… Read the full press release