ANA InterContinental® Beppu Resort & Spa will be a destination for both Japanese and overseas visitors, blending luxury hotel and traditional Japanese spa experience. Denham, UK, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The city of Beppu, on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, has long been a favourite with locals as an onsen retreat. Today, the… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Hospitality
IHG® to launch a new, high-quality midscale brand at its 2017 Americas Conference in Las Vegas
New Brand Will Serve Unique, Growing Midscale Traveler in Market Worth $20 Billion Denham UK, 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, revealed plans to launch a new, high-quality midscale brand at its 2017 Americas Conference this week in Las Vegas. It will target more… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels awards the MainStay Suites in Sidney, Montana the Hotel of the Year Award
Choice Hotels awards the MainStay Suites in Sidney, Montana the Hotel of the Year Award ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, awarded the MainStay Suites in Sidney, Mont., the prestigious Hotel of the Year Award. The hotel is owned… Read the full press release
Special summer travel deals to more than 40 resorts during the Wyndham Extra Holidays Summer Travel Sale
Book Your Summer Getaway Now and Save up to 20 Percent at Resorts throughout the U.S. ORLANDO, Fla., 2017-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is now offering special summer… Read the full press release
Vacation exchange: RCI adds Moon Palace Jamaica to its exchange network
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2017-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, worldwide leader in the vacation exchange industry, is celebrating the addition of Moon Palace Jamaica to its exchange network. This latest addition in the Caribbean is a luxurious, all-inclusive option in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. “Our affiliation with Moon Palace Jamaica will allow us to provide an amazing… Read the full press release
New Hyatt Place “Build Your Own” complimentary breakfast
TV host and celebrity chef Katie Lee celebrates Hyatt Place breakfast launch with #WhySettle Battle of the Breakfast Bowls where Institute of Culinary Education students compete to create the ultimate breakfast bowl CHICAGO, 2017-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hyatt Place brand today announced its new, innovative breakfast experience that puts the power of breakfast… Read the full press release
Meadhon Guest House awarded a Four Star Quality Assurance (QA) award from VisitScotland
Meadhon Guest House awarded a Four Star Quality Assurance (QA) award from VisitScotland Edinburgh, Scotland, 2017-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — A 17th-century guest house with links to Bonnie Prince Charlie and Robert Burns has been awarded a Four Star Quality Assurance (QA) award from VisitScotland. Meadhon Guest House in Jedburgh, the oldest house… Read the full press release
Raffles Hotels & Resorts to transform the iconic Old War Office building in Whitehall into luxury hotel and deluxe residences in London
Raffles Hotels & Resorts to transform the iconic Old War Office building in Whitehall into luxury hotel and deluxe residences in London London, 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts, the top luxury brand of AccorHotels Group, today ( June 14, 2017) announces the signing of an historic partnership with the… Read the full press release
New TFE Hotels partnership set to increase Indigenous employment opportunities
New South Wales, Australia, 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The launch today (2017-06-14) of a ground breaking partnership led by Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) with TFE Hotels and the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC) at Adina Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is set to increase Indigenous employment opportunities in the Northern Territory. The launch today of a… Read the full press release
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton opens its newest property in Asheville, North Carolina
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton opens its newest property in Asheville, North Carolina ASHEVILLE, N.C. and MCLEAN, Va., 2017-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel known for providing travelers with its signature Hamptonality service, announced the opening of its newest property in Asheville,… Read the full press release
Wizz Air celebrates new passenger record and achievements of four years of operations at Tuzla Airport
Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s leading airline, celebrated today a new passenger record along with remarkable achievements of four years of operations at Tuzla Airport. WIZZ’s lucky 1 millionth passenger was travelling from Mulhouse to Tuzla and was… Read the full press release
DMAI announces 10 industry leaders to be inducted into the 2017 Hall of Fame
10 travel industry leaders to be inducted into the DMAI Hall of Fame during the Annual Convention in July Washington DC, 2017-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Chairman Gary C. Sherwin, CDME and President and CEO of Newport Beach & Company and President and CEO Don Welsh today announced the… Read the full press release
flydubai launches seasonal flights to Batumi in Georgia, Qabala in Azerbaijan and Tivat in Montenegro this summer
Batumi, Qabala and Tivat provide passengers with a variety of new options for summer Visa on Arrival for UAE nationals and residents entering Batumi and Tivat Dubai, 2017-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — With more than 90 destinations in 44 countries, flydubai’s diverse network provides numerous opportunities to experience culture, history, beautiful surroundings and adventure… Read the full press release
Aeroflot announces lump-sum signing bonuses for flight-crew employees
Moscow, Russia, 2017-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot’s management has taken the decision to introduce new financial incentives for flight-crew employees in the form of lump-sum signing bonuses. The Management Board will implement one-time payments for those joining PJSC Aeroflot in the amount of RUB 650,000 for captains and RUB 350,000 for first officers. These… Read the full press release
W Hotels launches hotel industry’s first ever video game, Belle the Bear to power up the forthcoming opening of W Bellevue
Bethesda, Maryland, 2017-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — To power up the forthcoming opening of W Bellevue, W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), is taking the hotel guest experience to the next level – literally. With the brand’s newest hotel set in the heart of one of the country’s renowned tech hubs,… Read the full press release
Marriott International to support Asian University for Women (AUW)
Marriott International pledges to support a total of 100 students at the Asian University for Women Marriott will provide mentorships, internships, fundraising scholarship and jobs over two years Bethesda, Maryland, 2017-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its global commitment to develop and empower future women leaders, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced… Read the full press release
Marriott International to open nearly 80 hotels in Asia Pacific in 2017
HONG KONG, 2017-Jun-16 — /Travel PR News/ — On the back of a strong first quarter, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that 2017 is on track for a progressive year in Asia Pacific with nearly 80 hotels targeted to open, bringing 19,000 new rooms to the region. Additionally, the company will debut two brands in Asia Pacific offering guests… Read the full press release
Marriott International to grow Delta Hotels globally to major gateway cities
Bethesda, Md., 2017-Jun-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Hotels by Marriott announced today an aggressive growth plan that aims to double the brand’s growth in the next two years, following the full-service hotel brand’s acquisition by Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) in 2015. Then at 30 properties solely in Canada, the brand’s rapid ascension now… Read the full press release
Strathallan House attains Gold status from VisitScotland
Strathallan House attains Gold status from VisitScotland EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A family-run, historic Highland house has attained a coveted ‘Gold’ award to add to their four stars from the national tourism organisation. Strathallan House was already a 4-Star Guest House but has now been awarded the added ‘Gold’ status… Read the full press release
Balfour House Apartment earns four-star accommodation from VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme
Balfour House Apartment earns four-star accommodation from VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A former University of Edinburgh building has graduated from a student hostel to luxury four-star accommodation. Balfour House Apartment, a self-catering property in Newington, was given the accolade in VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme…. Read the full press release
Nominations are Now Open for HSMAI’s Inaugural Hotel Sales Professional of the Year Awards
McLean, VA, 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), which is celebrating 90 years of fueling sales, has established the HSMAI Hotel Sales Professional of the Year Awards. Honorees will exemplify strong sales performance producing measurable results. “Recognizing deserving individuals with the HSMAI Hotel Sales Professional of the… Read the full press release
Chicago’s The Blackstone Hotel Finds A Home In As Part Of Autograph Collection Hotels
CHICAGO, 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced The Blackstone will join the brand’s diverse and distinguished portfolio of over 100 independent hotels around the world. A hallmark of hospitality and history in the Windy City, the hotel shares the brand’s values of vision, design… Read the full press release
Marriott International Launches Global Movement #LoveTravels To Spread Awareness of the LGBTQ Homeless Youth Community
Marriott International Launches Global Movement #LoveTravels To Spread Awareness of the LGBTQ Homeless Youth Community BETHESDA, Md., 2017-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In the United States, nearly 4 in 10 American youths experiencing homelessness identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender* and the number has been rising for the past decade. Marriott International (NASDAQ:… Read the full press release
Airbnb pilots new platform to make it easier for people to open their homes to refugees and displaced people
San Francisco, USA, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb, the world’s leading hospitality company, today ( JUNE 7 2017) piloted airbnb.com/welcome, a new platform that will make it easier for people to open their homes to refugees and displaced people. Anyone who wants to share their space with a refugee for free can volunteer… Read the full press release
The Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden undergoes extensive renovation and conversion works; scheduled to reopen in 2019
Symbolic laying of the foundation stone for the new build Luise Wing Main, Germany, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden, the founding hotel of Steigenberger Hotels AG, is currently undergoing extensive renovation and conversion works. Developer Martin Buchli, Baden Baden’s Mayor Margret Mergen, Head Architect Peter W. Kruse and Matthias Heck,… Read the full press release
Delaware North appointments: Jim Houser to EVP, COO and Rick Abramson to newly-created role of chief customer officer
BUFFALO, N.Y., 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and food service, today (May 31, 2017) announced a pair of long-tenured company executives – Jim Houser and Rick Abramson – have been appointed to new roles as of June 1. Houser, who most recently oversaw three Delaware North subsidiaries (Delaware North… Read the full press release
Waldorf Astoria announces the opening of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
The Ultimate in Luxury, Dining and Service Comes to Southern California’s Most Prestigious Address BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., 2017-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) luxury brand of iconic landmark hotels, today announces the opening of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, adding a much-anticipated, soon-to-be-iconic hotel to the intersection of Wilshire… Read the full press release
Ultratravel Collection hotels Alila Hotels and Resorts and Corinthia Hotel London recognised at the 2017 ULTRAs
Alila Hotels and Resorts and Corinthia Hotel London are recognised as luxury travel favourites Dubai, 2017-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Ultratravel Collection, a joint venture between Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”) and multi-media brand Ultratravel, has announced that its hotels received two major awards at the prestigious annual ULTRAs ceremony, which this year was held at… Read the full press release
Oakwood Worldwide® welcomes Craig Simmons as SVP and chief human resources officer
Oakwood Worldwide® welcomes Craig Simmons as SVP and chief human resources officer LOS ANGELES, 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to welcome seasoned HR executive Craig Simmons as senior vice president (SVP) and chief human resources officer (CHRO) for the… Read the full press release
ONYX Hospitality Group appoints Douglas Martell as Chief Executive Officer
ONYX Hospitality Group appoints Douglas Martell as Chief Executive Officer Bangkok, Thailand, 2017-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — ONYX Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Martell as Chief Executive Officer. Previously the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ONYX, Mr Martell succeeds Peter Henley who will retire after… Read the full press release