Emaar’s hospitality and leisure subsidiary has 12 operational hotels and 3 serviced residences in Dubai Announced development pipeline of over 35 projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey and The Maldives Portfolio of 50 hospitality projects – both operational and upcoming – offering more than 25,000 rooms and residences Showcases diverse portfolio of… Read the full press release
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Singita offers cooking classes for guests at its new demonstration studio at Singita Lebombo
Transformation includes rebranded Singita Community Culinary School with internationally-recognised curriculum Brand new demonstration studio at Singita Lebombo Lodge will offer cooking classes for guests Kruger National Park , South Africa, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita is taking its community partnership programme, the Singita Community Culinary School, and food offering to the next level with a series of… Read the full press release
Rezidor Hotel Group announces the first ever Radisson RED in the Nordics, opening in Reykjavik, Iceland by 2020
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor Hotel Group AB (REZT), publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the first ever Radisson RED in the Nordics, scheduled to open in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, by 2020. Radisson RED is Radisson Hotel Group’s upscale,… Read the full press release
Marriott International launches a new interactive map to help travelers book their national park road trips and visits
Driving Coast to Coast Is Easier Than Ever With New User-Friendly Map Bethesda, MD, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With nearly 331 million visits to national parks in 2017, the popularity of the nation’s most landmarked sites is continuing to grow. Marriott International has launched a new interactive map that serves as a tool to help travelers… Read the full press release
The Mayflower Hotel and Grooming Lounge partner for an exclusive new line of special scented in-room hotel amenities
DC’s Grooming Lounge Launches Its First Line of In-Room Hotel Amenities at This Iconic Hotel Washington, DC, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mayflower Hotel, part of The Autograph Collection and one of DC’s most storied properties, announced an exciting collaboration with the Washington, DC-based Grooming Lounge. For the first time, Grooming Lounge has… Read the full press release
Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels brand expands with more than 20,000 new properties
Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels bolsters brand portfolio with more than 20,000 new properties ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced a major addition to its leisure offerings with the expansion of the Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels brand. The brand… Read the full press release
RCI welcomes five new resorts in Japan to its RCI Weeks program
Singapore, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange recently welcomed five new resorts in Japan to its RCI Weeks program, adding new holiday options to its 3.8 million global exchange members. These five properties are located across Japan in popular tourist destinations, including three new cities for RCI Members –… Read the full press release
HEDNA launches two new white papers developed for Hoteliers
Revealing industry reports set the stage for discussions at June HEDNA Global Distribution Conference in Lisbon: Registration now open Washington, DC, 2018-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — HEDNA, the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association, is pleased to announce the launch of two new white papers developed to help hotels leverage the plethora of content, diverse… Read the full press release
G6 Hospitality deploys VersaPay ARC platform
Dallas, TX / Toronto, ON, 2018-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — VersaPay Corporation (TSXV: VPY) (“VersaPay” or the “Company”), a leading provider of cloud-based invoice-to-cash solutions including electronic invoice presentment and payment, automated accounts receivable, cash application and collections management, is pleased to announce a new partnership with G6 Hospitality LLC, parent company of the iconic lodging… Read the full press release
Deutsche Hospitality enhances its communication and reservation services with introduction of new digital solutions
Hotel company takes on a pioneering role within the branch and will use digital services to offer guests greater comfort and more choice in future Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is proving itself to be a real digitalisation trail blazer in the hotel sector. Several digital solutions are… Read the full press release
IHG announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express® at Paris – Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport
The largest Holiday Inn Express® in France opens at one of Europe’s busiest airports Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Directly connected to Terminal 1, the Holiday Inn Express® at Paris – Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, an IHG® hotel, has recently opened to provide guests with easy access to one of the world’s… Read the full press release
W Hotels Worldwide unveils its first property in Jordan, W Amman
W Premieres Its Signature Bold Design and Vibrant Style in Jordan, Adding a Modern Twist to the Iconic Capital City Amman, Jordan, 2018-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, unveiled W Amman, the brand’s first property in Jordan. Developed by Eagle Hills Jordan, the 280-room hotel is located in… Read the full press release
Tribute Portfolio™ opens its first property in Germany — the Nordport Plaza, Hamburg-Airport
Marriott’s Newest Independent Brand Expands Footprint in Europe with the Opening of Nordport Plaza, Hamburg-Airport Hamburg, Germany, 2018-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Tribute Portfolio™, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced its arrival in Germany with the opening of Nordport Plaza, Hamburg-Airport, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Located minutes from the city’s international airport, the… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels announces strategic alliance with Spain’s leading hotel operator and franchisor, Sercotel Hotels
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, reinforces its focus on international growth through a strategic alliance announced today with Sercotel Hotels, a leading hotel operator and franchisor based in Spain. The alliance establishes the framework for the extension of Choice Hotels’ global… Read the full press release
Radisson Blu maintains its position as Europe’s leader in upper-upscale hospitality according to MKG Hospitality ranking
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu reconfirms its place as Europe’s leader in upper-upscale hospitality with 186 hotels and almost 45,000 rooms in operation – according to the latest ranking by MKG Hospitality-ON. Radisson Blu has maintained this leading position since 2010. Radisson Blu brand leads the European hotel industry in size… Read the full press release
Wyndham Hotel Group unites its signature lodging brands under the Wyndham banner
Building on strength of Wyndham Rewards, hospitality leader adds “by Wyndham” label to 12 signature economy and midscale brands; New hallmark will transform 7,074 hotels around the world, starting in North America Las Vegas, Nev., 2018-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today (April 10, 2018)), 12 Wyndham Hotel Group brands – including iconic names… Read the full press release
AccorHotels completes the acquisition of table reservation system, ResDiary
PARIS, France, 2018-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels today announces that it has completed the acquisition of table reservation system, ResDiary. Established in Glasgow in 2004, the company now has over 100 staff based in 6 countries. ResDiary is notably well established in the Asia Pacific region as well as in the UK, and… Read the full press release
AccorHotels’ SO/ announces its debut property in the Middle East with the SO/ Uptown Dubai opening in 2020
SO/ Uptown Dubai to feature cutting-edge design reflecting a kaleidoscope of cultures in collaboration with development partner DMCC Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — SO/, AccorHotels’ audacious and spirited luxury brand, has announced its debut property in the Middle East with the SO/ Uptown Dubai. The disruptive art and experience driven property will… Read the full press release
Hyatt announces its first dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in Europe and introduces its select service brands in France
CHICAGO, 2018-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today plans for the first dual-branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in Europe. An affiliate of leading extended-stay operator Cycas Hospitality has entered into a franchise agreement with a Hyatt affiliate. The hotels are being developed by French real estate company Kaufman &… Read the full press release
Amara Hotels & Resorts to implement two of Duetto’s cloud applications for greater collaboration and more data-driven pricing and distribution decisions
SINGAPORE, 2018-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Amara Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Duetto, hospitality’s only Revenue Strategy Platform, to implement two of the company’s cloud applications for greater collaboration and more data-driven pricing and distribution decisions across Amara’s hotel group. The Singapore-based company will adopt Duetto’s Open Pricing application, GameChanger, and its solution for intelligent reporting, ScoreBoard, exclusively… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental launches unique guest recognition programme — Fans of M.O.
HING KONG, 2018-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is well known for delighting guests with personalized, intuitive service. Now guests will be even better recognized by joining Fans of M.O. and receiving an elevated range of privileges designed to surprise and delight, whenever they stay at Mandarin Oriental hotels around the world. With the user… Read the full press release
Hotel Zachary in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood joins Tribute Portfolio
New Boutique Hotel Offers Authentic Chicago Neighborhood Experience Across the Street from the Iconic Wrigley Field CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott International, Inc., together with Hickory Street Capital, a real estate development company owned by the Ricketts family, is thrilled to announce the opening of Hotel Zachary(3630 N… Read the full press release
Autograph Collection Hotels opens Paragraph Resort & Spa in the Black Sea coastal resort of Shekvetili
Shekvetili, Georgia, 2018-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels has announced its debut in Georgia with the opening of Paragraph Resort & Spa in the Black Sea coastal resort of Shekvetili. The hotel joins the diverse and dynamic portfolio of Autograph Collection Hotels around the… Read the full press release
Marriott International opens its 100th hotel in India – the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center
Demand for Marriott’s Select Service Brands Fuel Marriott’s Growth in India Bengaluru, India, 2018-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) marked an important milestone in India today with the opening of its 100th hotel in the country – the Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center in the multinational information technology hub… Read the full press release
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort to host to a premier gastronomic and musical event Opera by the Lake in the Hunter Valley this May
Outstanding cuisine, fine wine and world-class opera – Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort to host Opera by the Lake in the Hunter Valley BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the Hunter Valley’s favourite resort destinations, Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, is set to play host to the region’s premier gastronomic and musical event come… Read the full press release
Choice Privileges launches new spring promotion Book. Stay. Repeat
Choice Privileges members can earn a free night for two separate stays ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), launched a new promotion today called Book. Stay. Repeat. From April 2 to May 25, 2018, two separate stays can earn Choice Privileges members enough rewards points… Read the full press release
Sleep Inn opens a new property in Houston
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sleep Inn, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), has opened a new property in Houston. The 80-room Sleep Inn & Suites hotel is located at 3850 Wilcrest Drive, nearby to popular attractions, such as Minute Maid Park, NRG Stadium and the world-class Galleria shopping mall. The property… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group announces signings for two new-build hotels in the Americas, located in Anaheim, Calif. and New York City
GROWTH FOCUSED ON KEY U.S. GATEWAY CITIES AS PART OF 5-YEAR OPERATING PLAN Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group™ today announced at its Americas Business Conference in Orlando, Fla., signings for two new-build hotels to its portfolio in the Americas, located in Anaheim, Calif. (Radisson Blu®) and New York City… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group announces new visual identity, product design and guest experience pillars for its properties in the Americas
INITIATIVE SUPPORTED BY FIVE-YEAR OPERATING PLAN FOR EXPANSION AND PORTFOLIO IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH LOAN PROGRAM Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group™, today announced at its Americas Business Conference in Orlando, FL the new visual identity, product design and guest experience pillars for the Radisson® brand in the Americas. As part of the… Read the full press release
Radisson Blu strengthens its leading position in Russia with the opening of new Radisson Blu Hotel, Rostov-on-Don
Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is delighted to announce the opening of a new Radisson Blu Hotel, Rostov-on-Don, strengthening the company’s leading position in Russia. Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Radisson Blu Hotel, Rostov-on-Don is located in the heart of Russia’s… Read the full press release