ONYX Hospitality Group announces Shama Hub Haikou Hainan opening in 2020

ONYX partners with Guang Yue Jin Tai Group to manage an over 100-key property in China’s southernmost province HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing the growth of its Shama pipeline with four deals announced since the start of the year, ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, announced the… Read the full press release

AHLEF announces a $75,000 grant to support recruitment and training of Opportunity Youth in Chicago

AHLA, IH&LA Partner with Grads of Life, LeadersUp to Support Recruitment and Training of Opportunity Youth CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the foundation arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced a $75,000 grant to help Chicago community-based organizations recruit and train… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality to take part in World Wide Fund for Nature’s Earth Hour

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Earth Hour 2018 – candlelit hotels, regional culinary offerings and a dance floor that generates its own energy On 24 March 2018, millions of people across the world will again be going “lights out” for 60 minutes as they take part in the World Wide… Read the full press release

M Doha Hotel to be rebranded into Crowne Plaza Doha West Bay through partnership between Tanmiyat Real Estate and IHG

DENHAM, UK, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza Doha West Bay in partnership with Tanmiyat Real Estate. Currently operating as the M Doha Hotel, the hotel is expected to be rebranded by August 2018, aligning with IHG’s… Read the full press release

The Sebastian-Vail welcomes Eric Wagenknecht as a real estate sales associate

VAIL, Colo., 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Daned Kirkham, corporate sales director for Timbers Resorts, recently announced that Eric Wagenknecht has joined The Sebastian-Vail as a real estate sales associate. Wagenknecht will work with guests and clients in navigating the purchase and ownership of the property’s Private Residence Club. Wagenknecht has more than two decades… Read the full press release

Element Hotels debuts in Illinois with the opening of Element Moline

Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Element Hotels, part of Marriott International, and Ctwo Hotels, announces today the opening of Element Moline, marking the debut of the eco-conscious, extended-stay brand in Illinois. With the support and inspiration of the Moline Historic Society, Element Moline offers guests eco-friendly and wellness-focused amenities within the historical… Read the full press release

Comfort brand to open more than one hotel per week with a pipeline of nearly 300 properties in 2018

Brand transformation continues to build pipeline with 80 percent new construction ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has continued to transform the Comfort brand through bold moves and substantial investment. The Comfort brand plans to again open more than one hotel… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels appoints Ralph Thiergart as vice president and general manager of extended stay brands

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced the promotion of Ralph Thiergart to vice president and general manager of extended stay brands. In this new role, Thiergart will oversee Choice’s extended stay portfolio and operations, highlighted by the recently acquired WoodSpring Suites… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide welcomes Andrew Reitmaier as director of business development, EMEA

LONDON, 2018-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments, today announced the appointment of Andrew Reitmaier to the newly created role of director of business development in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). In this capacity Reitmaier will spearhead all real estate development activities across the region, including acquisitions and management… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide files Form 10 Registration Statement for planned spin-off of its Hotel Group segment

Filing Represents Important Next Step in Wyndham Worldwide’s Separation into Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies Separation on Track for Completion in Second Quarter of 2018 PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) today announced it has publicly filed a Form 10 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai announces an evening-long candlelit events and environmental initiatives this Earth Hour

An evening-long celebration of candles, community and connection Hoi An, Vietnam, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — This Earth Hour, discover the many shades of green at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam: a living, breathing ode to Mother Nature from its 4,500 palm trees – 80 percent of the Resort is tropical gardens… Read the full press release

Hyatt appoints Stephen Ho as President – Greater China, Global Operations

Move Supports Plan to Accelerate Growth in the Region CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (Hyatt) today announced the appointment of Stephen Ho as President – Greater China, Global Operations, in line with plans to accelerate growth in Greater China. Effective April 16, 2018, Stephen will be responsible for the growth… Read the full press release

Hyatt opens Hyatt Place’s first ocean-front hotel in Latin America — Hyatt Place Macaé

The 141-room upscale, select service hotel is the first ocean-front Hyatt Place hotel in Latin America CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Macaé, a smartly designed, high-tech and contemporary hotel in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.  Hyatt Place Macaé is the first ocean-front Hyatt… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces executed management and franchise contracts for five hotels

CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced executed management and franchise contracts for five hotels. The executed contracts, which represent important expansion in key markets or markets in which Hyatt brands are under-represented, are for the following hotels: Grand Hyatt Grand Hyatt hotels unlock the extraordinary in every moment… Read the full press release

Hyatt to manage a Hui Xian REIT owned hotel in Chongqing, China

CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt and Hui Xian Real Estate Investment Trust (“Hui Xian REIT”) jointly announced today an agreement for Hyatt to manage a hotel owned by Hui Xian REIT. Located in Jiefangbei, Chongqing’s Central Business District in western China, the hotel is currently under renovation and is expected to be… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality launches a new hotel brand — MAXX by Steigenberger

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is presenting a new hotel brand. MAXX by Steigenberger will be joining Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, Jaz in the City and IntercityHotel in its portfolio in future. The group launched its new Deutsche Hospitality umbrella brand just under 18 months ago with the… Read the full press release

IHG expands EVEN® Hotels brand with the opening of EVEN® Hotel Sarasota – Lakewood Ranch and EVEN® Hotel Eugene

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the bicoastal expansion of the EVEN® Hotels brand, with openings in Sarasota, Fla. and Eugene, Ore. The EVEN® Hotel Sarasota – Lakewood Ranch is located just off I-75 near miles of white, sandy beaches. Owned by Zieg Hospitality,… Read the full press release

Gateway Hospitality Group Management Platform now part of Interstate Hotels & Resorts

ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts  – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces it has acquired the management platform from Gateway Hospitality Group. The 20-hotel portfolio will be operated under Interstate Gateway Management LLC, a subsidiary of Interstate Hotels & Resorts, with founder Bob Voelker and partner Ron… Read the full press release

Multi Country Multi City Travel Roadshow @ India, Australia & Middle East

Quality matters than Quantity in Tourism Industry BANGALORE, India, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — International Travel Roadshow (ITR) opens its 2018 Calendar targeting Top 3 Luxury Travel Markets in the World. Yes. ITR 2018 is Scheduled in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane), India (5 Cities) and Middle East (Dubai & Doha). ITR is the… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation announces groundbreaking initiative allowing employees pursue higher education at no cost

10 Hotel Companies Launch Innovative Pilot Program to Offer Employees No-Cost Associate and Low-Cost Bachelor’s Degrees WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the foundation arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, today (February 28, 2018) announced a pilot program to offer streamlined degree programs… Read the full press release

Hilton names John Lucas as General Manager for its first Hotel in Papua New Guinea, Hilton Port Moresby

  Hilton Port Moresby to become Hilton’s First Hotel in Papua New Guinea Upon Opening in Q3 2018 PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced John Lucas as General Manager for Hilton Port Moresby, the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded property to open in Papua New Guinea. Hilton… Read the full press release

Hyatt CFO Patrick Grismer to speak at the J.P. Morgan 2018 Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Forum

CHICAGO, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (March 1, 2018) that Patrick Grismer, chief financial officer, will speak at the J.P. Morgan 2018 Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Forum at 9:35 a.m. PST on Friday, March 9, 2018. All interested persons may listen to a simultaneous webcast of the… Read the full press release

BookingPal est fier d’annoncer qu’il a démarré une opération en France

PARIS, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — En tant que l’un des plus grands réseaux de distribution de location de vacances au monde, BookingPal continue de s’étendre à l’international. “En raison de la forte demande des gestionnaires immobiliers français et des agences intéressées par les services de distribution, BookingPal est fier d’annoncer qu’il a démarré une… Read the full press release

W Hotels Worldwide announces the opening of W Panama, the first W in Central America

W Touches Down in the Bridge of the World with new Hotel in Panama’s Capital City PANAMA CITY, Panama, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qué sopá Panama! W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today announced the opening of W Panama, the first W in Central America.  Located in one of the most cosmopolitan… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels highlights the benefits of booking direct with the launch of The “Badda Book. Badda Boom.” campaign

New Creative Follows Successful 2017 Ads that Drove Consumers to Book Direct ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, launched new ads reminding travelers that there’s an easy way to plan and book hotel stays, and find the lowest hotel rates guaranteed…. Read the full press release

The Quality Inn I-10 East near AT&T Center unveils fresh new look following major renovation

San Antonio, TX., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Quality Inn I-10 East near AT&T Center, a franchise of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, is now offering guests a fresh new look. The newly renovated hotel, owned and operated by Ambema Krupa, Inc., proudly features enhanced public spaces, including a… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the Cambria Hotel Southwest D.C. scheduled to open in 2020

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has signed an agreement with Koucar Management, LLC to develop a new Cambria hotel in Southwest Washington, D.C. Located at 69 Q Street SW, the 154-room, nine-story property will be the second Cambria in the District, joining the… Read the full press release

The Villa Victor hotel in St. Augustine, Florida joins the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Villa Victor hotel in St. Augustine, Fla., is the latest hotel to join the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies. Known for inspiring individuality, the Ascend Hotel Collection is the first and largest global soft brand, featuring best-in-class unique, boutique and… Read the full press release

AC Hotels by Marriott® launches its “Unpacked” creative campaign

Targeted toward design-minded, entrepreneurial travelers, the striking new brand platform demonstrates the thought and nuance that goes into every aspect of an AC Hotels stay Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotels by Marriott®, the entrepreneurial lifestyle brand from Marriott International, Inc., today announced the debut of its “Unpacked” creative campaign. The… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts further expands in Egypt with the opening of Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle in Hurghada in November 2018

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts are set to grow in Egypt. Plans are in place for the nine existing hotels in the country to be joined by the Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle in Hurghada from November 2018 onwards. The hotel will be run by the developer ALDAU… Read the full press release