IHG announces the appointment of Ranjay Radhakrishnan as Chief Human Resources Officer

DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces that Ranjay Radhakrishnan has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer. He will join the business on 1st December and will become a member of IHG’s Executive Committee, replacing Tracy Robbins who stepped down from the… Read the full press release

The Milestone Hotel in Kensington to host cocktail-making masterclasses this October

LONDON, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of London Cocktail Week 2016, The Milestone Hotel in Kensington is offering cocktail-making masterclasses led by an expert mixologist. From Wednesday 5 October – Tuesday 11 October 2016, cocktail enthusiasts can learn the tricks of the trade from The Milestone’s head bartender, Plinio Veloso. In the hotel’s… Read the full press release

The Emirates Palace Spa named ‘World’s Best Hotel Spa’, ‘Abu Dhabi’s Best Hotel Spa’ and ‘Middle East’s Best Hotel Spa’ at the 2016 World Spa Awards

ABU DHABI, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — 2016 The Emirates Palace Spa has, once again, been crowned the ‘World’s Best Hotel Spa’ and ‘Abu Dhabi’s Best Hotel Spa’ at the 2016 World Spa Awards but, this year, the Spa also took home the ‘Middle East’s Best Hotel Spa’ award turning a much deserved spotlight onto… Read the full press release

Agoda Travel Smart study reveals which of Asia’s destinations sees the fastest growth in visitors from Europe

SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda, one of the world’s leading accommodation sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smart study which shows which of Asia’s destinations are seeing the fastest growth in visitors from Europe. Based on booking data from millions of Agoda.com… Read the full press release

Marriott International awarded the most “Friendly Biz” certification by the Colombian LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Bethesda, Md., 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) was recently honored as the first international hotel brand in Colombia to pass the Colombian LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s six month review process. The Colombian chamber awarded the most “Friendly Biz” certification to Marriott for its customer protocols when serving LGBT guests.  Last month,… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide announces Hilton Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre due to open in 2019

MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen City Council and Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) have signed a franchise licence agreement to open a 200 room Hilton Hotels & Resorts property at the new AECC. Hilton Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, set to be the fourth Hilton property in the city, will connect directly to the new… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle introduces the stunning new Explorer’s Lodge

Golden Triangle, Thailand, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — A holiday at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle is a memorable experience for the entire family, with its perfect balance of nature and culture, adventure and relaxation, luxury and austerity. Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle introduces the stunning new Explorer’s Lodge, especially created to better… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta launches two exciting packages to cater to planning needs

Jakarta, Indonesia, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta aims to inspire and delight, and meetings and functions are no exception. Ideally situated on Jalan Gatot Subroto within the city’s Central Business District, Four Seasons is the perfect partner for any event, offering stress-free planning from booking to staging that meeting planners and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons to raise funds for cancer research during annual Terry Fox Run at Wilket Creek Park in Toronto on September 18, 2016

Terry Fox Run at Wilket Creek Park in Toronto has raised more than CAD 10 million for cancer research since 1981; additional events around the world also support local cancer research and care Toronto, Canada, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds of Four Seasons corporate and hotel employees will participate in the annual Terry Fox… Read the full press release

Ascend Hotel Collection adds The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City to its portfolio

Providing Guests with a Unique Historic Experience and Upscale, Modern Amenities SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sept. 8, 2016), the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomed The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City, Ut., as the newest addition to… Read the full press release

Expedia to power Marriott’s packaging platform “Vacations by Marriott” on Marriott.com

Marriott integrates Expedia’s package product to help drive incremental demand Seattle, Wash, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), which integrates Expedia’s technology to power Marriott’s own dynamic packaging platform “Vacations by Marriott” on Marriott.com in the United States. Expedia fosters a test and… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotel Group celebrates International Literacy Day by supporting Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Programme

Agreement signed on International Literacy Day HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotel Group international hotel management company has today, International Literacy Day, further strengthened its social responsibility mission of enrichment and empowerment through education, in the belief that learning is the foundation of all growth and possibility in life. It has… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels celebrates 762nd birthday of its namesake with 30% off on all its hotels’ suites and Continental Club Floor rooms

HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels is celebrating the 762nd birthday of its namesake with an enticing suites and Club floor offer only bookable in the month of September but with stay dates through the end of the year. To celebrate the birth of Marco Polo the traveller and explorer, the… Read the full press release

Hilton HHonors app launches new Fun Finder feature that shares resort information and special offers

MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Imagine you’re honeymooning at a Hilton when you learn via your smartphone that there’s a discounted couples massage appointment open in thirty minutes. Or, say you’re vacationing with family and receive a schedule of the day’s children’s activities on your phone with directions to get there, along with… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Yonkers-Westchester

New Yonkers hotel is near the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx YONKERS, N.Y. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT)Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotel Group appoints Thuy Tranthi Rieder as group vice president of sales & marketing

HONG KONG, 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — With the appointment of Thuy Tranthi Rieder as group vice president of sales & marketing, Rosewood Hotel Group international hotel management company has added strong leadership to the company’s sales and marketing force to support its ambitious expansion and growing presence in the global luxury hospitality arena. Ms…. Read the full press release

NOVASOL by Wyndham Vacation Rentals acquires apartment rental company Friendly Rentals

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — NOVASOL by Wyndham Vacation Rentals announced today that it has acquired the apartment rental company Friendly Rentals, based in Barcelona, Spain, whose primary focus is city rentals. The Friendly Rentals brand will continue to exist as it does today, and will be added to the current NOVASOL portfolio…. Read the full press release

Earn River Cottage in Dupplin, Perth presented with VisitScotland’s Five Star Quality Assurance Award

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A luxurious self-catering cottage, located just outside Perth, has been awarded five stars by VisitScotland. Earn River Cottage, set in the heart of the Dupplin Estate, was presented with VisitScotland’s Quality Assuranceaccolade in recognition of its exceptional standards. Restored earlier this year, the traditional stone built cottage is… Read the full press release

Jessie Mac’s hostel in Birnam, Perthshire received VisitScotland’s Five Star Quality Assurance Award

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A Perthshire hostel has scooped VisitScotland’s Five Star Quality Assurance Award in recognition of its high standards. Jessie Mac’s, located in Birnam, received the Five Star award from the national tourism organisation at its latest grading visit, making it the only five star rated hostel in the Perthshire… Read the full press release

Park Inn by Radisson teams up with world famous street artist Joel Bergner as part of its commitment to protect young people at risk

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the colorful and dynamic midscale hotel brand, today announces that it will partner for a second time with world famous street artist Joel Bergner as part of its on-going commitment to protecting young people at risk across the world. “Adding Color to Lives” is… Read the full press release

Three New Zealand luxury properties named in top 20 international hideaways list by the Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report

Three New Zealand luxury properties have been named in the latest list of top 20 international hideaways released by the Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2016-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading New Zealand luxury lodges Otahuna, Huka and Blanket Bay have been voted into the Top 20 International Hideaways for 2016 – published… Read the full press release

Paper City: Radisson Blu® unveils new competition to attract leisure travelers

  https://youtu.be/Dgu0nNwHo8g BRUSSELS, 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu®, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, unveils its Paper City, a creative new competition to attract leisure travelers. Contestants are required to identify five global Radisson Blu destinations on the paper city for a chance to win a trip including airfare for… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu® launches “LOVE BLU, BE PINK!” campaign this October featuring pink Business Class guest room to support breast cancer research and awareness

  One room in every Radisson Blu hotel will get a pink makeover in October €10.001 of guest revenues per night will support breast cancer research and awareness BRUSSELS, 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu®, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, is launching “LOVE BLU, BE PINK!” campaign where one room… Read the full press release

Homewood Suites by Hilton announces its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Trophy Club Fort Worth North

All-Suite Hotel Brings 110 New Suites to Trophy Club, Texas TROPHY CLUB, Texas and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, part ofHilton Worldwide’s (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Trophy Club Fort Worth North.  Offering 110 new rooms, the hotel further solidifies the… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Bremen appoints Mark Wachal as new general manager

Carlton Courtney will become Director of the InterCityHotel Gelsenkirchen BREMEN, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Mark Wachal will take over the reins at the Steigenberger Hotel Bremen with effect from 1 September. He will succeed Carlton Courtney, who will now head up the InterCityHotel Gelsenkirchen. Having originally trained as a cook, Mr. Wachal… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Group expands its “Green Meetings” project to cover the whole of Europe

FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group is expanding its “Green Meetings” project to cover the whole of Europe. 13 pilot hotels have been involved thus far, but now all conference services will switch to the sustainable “Green Meetings” model with immediate effect. This will enable hotel guests throughout the continent to… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Cologne names Peter B. Mikkelsen new General Manager

COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Peter B. Mikkelsen, a 44-year old Dane who is the father of three children, takes over the running of the Steigenberger Hotel Cologne on Rudolfsplatz with effect from 1 September. The hotel was undergoing extensive renovation and modernisation works. Mr. Mikkelsen’s experience in the international hotel sector stretches… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group updates on its water-related initiatives in celebration of World Water Week

Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is today celebrating World Water Week by providing detail on the progress made with its leading global water stewardship programme, as well as a number of other water-related initiatives. In partnership with global water-use experts, Water… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Boston recognizes students and welcomes visiting parents with Elite Education hotel package

Hong Kong, 2016-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — With over 50 schools within 50 square miles, Boston is regarded as an international destination for higher education and offers some of the finest institutions in the world. This fall, the Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston recognizes students and welcomes visiting parents with the Elite Education hotel package. Whether… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage hosts complimentary stargazing sessions every Saturday evening

Rancho Mirage, Calif., 2016-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Enveloped within the Santa Rosa Mountain range with striking panoramic views of the greater Palm Springs,The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage boasts some of the best night sky viewing in the continental U.S. To take advantage of the desert’s canopy of stars, The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage hosts complimentary stargazing… Read the full press release