Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces the promotion of Rémy Merckx to the role of Vice President Marketing EMEA

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic  hotel groups, announces the promotion of Rémy Merckx to the role of Vice President  Marketing EMEA. Rémy joined Carlson Rezidor in July 2013 and served as the Senior Director e-Business  Development and became Vice President Digital… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals study: More non-skiers are visiting the slopes this ski season

Study finds 10 percent increase from last year in number of non-skiers taking ski or snowboard vacations with family and friends Parsippany, N.J., 2016-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — More non-skiers are visiting the slopes this ski season, and they’ve got opinions on where to stay. This year, nearly one in three non-skiers said they… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu unveils innovative, coherent way to evolve a property’s design according to guests’ changing lifestyles and trends

MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS and SINGAPORE, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu®, one of the world’s leading hotel brands, today announced the launch of “BluPrint,” a new dynamic interior design offering for the styling of guest rooms, social and public spaces, as well as meetings & events. BluPrint is an innovative, coherent way to evolve a… Read the full press release

Rezidor announces the Radisson RED Makarunah and Park Inn by Radisson Madinah Road in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, introduces the lifestyle select brand Radisson RED to Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia: the Radisson RED Makarunah featuring 280 units is scheduled to open in Q2 2018…. Read the full press release

Gabriel Escarrer, entre los mejores CEO’s 2015

Mallorca, España, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — La revista FORBES acaba de publicar la lista con los Consejeros Delegados de la Bolsa española que más han sobresalido en su cargo durante 2015, un ránking en el que Gabriel Escarrer Jaume figura en una destacada decimotercera posición. Para elaborar este ranking, que incluye a los 50… Read the full press release

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis included in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2016 Favorite Hotels in the World Gold List

From Silver in celebrations to Gold in publications, Only St. Kitts and Nevis resort honored NEVIS, West Indies, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Coming off the heels of its 25th anniversary Silver Jubilee celebrations in 2015, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis enters 2016 in Gold. The editors of Condé Nast Traveler have spoken and… Read the full press release

22 Hilton Properties honored in the 2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings

Three Properties Named to the Best Hotels in the USA List and 19 Receive Destination Rankings MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report honored three hotels within the Hilton Portfolio as the best hotels in the USA and 19 as one of the best hotels within their market. All hotels… Read the full press release

Travel + Leisure includes Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in its ‘It List 2016’

Chevy Chase, Maryland, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandapa, which opened in September 2015, has been recognized for its locally inspired yet luxurious guest experience, which allows guests to immerse themselves in the spirituality and wellness Ubud and Bali are known for, while enjoying the comfort and service exemplary of The Ritz-Carlton. Situated where temples… Read the full press release

Murwab Hotel Group unveils new exciting destination in Qatar, Simaisma Resort

The soft opening phase comes after the meticulous construction of this Qatari immaculate oceanfront retreat QATAR, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Simaisma, a Murwab Resort, has today opened its doors to the public, unveiling an exciting new destination for local guests and global travelers visiting Qatar. The property is owned by Simaisma Resort Company… Read the full press release

Kempinski Palace Portorož wins 2016 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for Hotels in Slovenia

Portorož, Slovenia, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Palace Portorož has been recognized as the winner in the Travellers’ Choice category in Slovenia for the TripAdvisor awards for Hotels in the year 2016. For the 14th year, TripAdvisor has highlighted the world’s top properties based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a… Read the full press release

Emirates Palace announces the appointment of three new key members to its management

Abu Dhabi, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Palace continues to maintain its position as one of the leading hotels in the world, as recently highlighted by the revered Institutional Investor rankings, and part of the reason for this is its stellar team. Finding the “right talent for the right roles at the right time”… Read the full press release

Starwood announces strong continued growth in North America; signs 92 new hotel deals in 2015

Company Achieves 5th Consecutive Year of Increased Signings in North America with 92 New Deals Surpasses 600th Hotel Milestone with 43 New Openings in 2015 STAMFORD, Conn., 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — From the 2016 American Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced strong continued growth inNorth America, following its… Read the full press release

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to debut its eco-wise Element brand hotel in Yinchuan, China early 2021

Element Yinchuan Hotel Marks Starwood’s Entry into the Capital City of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region inNorthwest China STAMFORD, Conn., 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today announced it has signed an agreement with Ningxia Minsheng Real Estate Co., Ltd. to debut its eco-wise Element brand hotel in Yinchuan—the capital city… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group announces 2015 year-end results; generated more than $1 billion in reservations revenue

CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group, the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, today announced its 2015 year-end results. Last year, the company marked a major milestone in its 48-year history by generating more than $1 billion ($1.011B) in reservations revenue on behalf of… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Group to open The InterCityHotel Braunschweig in autumn 2016

Braunschweig, Germany, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Second hotel to be launched by the Steigenberger Hotel Group in a region which has the highest density of scientific researchers in Europe – close cooperation with the B&L Group – opening scheduled for the autumn – interior areas styled by star designer Matteo Thun. The InterCityHotel Braunschweig… Read the full press release

IHG unveils newly-renovated Holiday Inn Resort® The Lodge at Big Bear Lake hotel in Big Bear Lake, California

The Lodge at Big Bear Lake will be first Holiday Inn Resort location in California ATLANTA, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the newly-renovated 148-room Holiday Inn Resort® The Lodge at Big Bear Lake hotel in Big Bear Lake, Calif. This hotel is… Read the full press release

IHG signs the first Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants hotel outside of the Americas

Amsterdam set to become home to the first Kimpton hotel outside of the Americas Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of the first Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants hotel outside of the Americas.  Debuting in Europe, the hotel will… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of InterContinental® London – The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula

LONDON, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies announces the opening of InterContinental® London – The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula, London’s rejuvenated historic, entertainment and financial gateway. With 182 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts open worldwide and more than 50 hotels in the global development pipeline,… Read the full press release

IHG opens Holiday Inn® Houston Downtown hotel

ATLANTA, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the newly-converted 212-room Holiday Inn® Houston Downtown hotel in Houston, Texas. This is the first Holiday Inn hotel located in the downtown area of the city and joins the Crowne Plaza® Houston-Downtown hotel and the Holiday… Read the full press release

HSMAI presents the 2016 HSMAI Digital Marketing Strategy Conference on February 17, at the New York Marriott Marquis

McLean, Va., 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) presents the 2016 HSMAI Digital Marketing Strategy Conference on February 17, at the New York Marriott Marquis. The industry’s premier digital marketing event convenes key stakeholders to address the most critical trends affecting digital marketing in hotels today. With powerful educational… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou and Agent Provocateur to launch limited edition romantic package

Hong Kong, 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou has teamed up with luxury British lingerie retailer Agent Provocateur to launch a limited edition romantic package, effective from 1 February to 13 April 2016. This package features bespoke offerings including a night’s stay in a luxurious Deluxe Room with breakfast, complimentary private fitting appointment with… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo named ‘Best Hotel in the World’ and ‘Best Hotel in Asia’ at the Institutional Investor’s “World’s Best Hotels” rankings

HONG KONG, 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group was again honoured in the  annual “World’s Best Hotels” rankings in Institutional Investor magazine. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo took the coveted number one spot, as ‘Best Hotel in the World’ as well as the ‘Best Hotel in Asia’. The survey rated hotels on a… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels further expand in China with the opening of the Zhuhai Marriott Hotel

Zhuhai, China, 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels, the iconic flagship brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), accelerates its expansion momentum in China with the opening of the Zhuhai Marriott Hotel in the city of Zhuhai, China. Under a long-term management agreement with ZhuHai New Dragon Hotel Co., Ltd, the 332-room Zhuhai Marriott Hotel… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens its first dual branded property in India, the Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott in Outer Ring Road Bengaluru BENGALURU, INDIA, 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) expands its brand offering in Bengaluru with the opening of the first dual branded property in the country, the Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott. The property is located in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Top Hotel in Jordan, Top Hotel for Service in Jordan and Top Luxury Hotels in Jordan

Amman, Jordan, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman continues to cement its position in the country year after year as Jordan’s most prestigious hospitality address, taking home three TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards in 2016. The coveted awards are presented only to the top 1 percent of all hotels on TripAdvisor. This year,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas partners with Technogym to provide the first Group Cycle Connect experience in the U.S.

Revolutionary interactive indoor cycling experience combines connected functionality and design with comfort and performance DALLAS, Texas, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, Texas’ leading resort destination, has partnered with Technogym,  a worldwide leader in health and wellness, to provide the first Group Cycle Connect experience in the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Doha names Ahmad Sleiman as the Hotel’s new Executive Chef

25-Year Four Seasons veteran chef brings global expertise to lead Hotel’s culinary journey Doha, Qatar, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha welcomes Ahmad Sleiman as the Hotel’s new Executive Chef.  In his role, Sleiman will oversee the Hotel’s nine restaurant and lounge outlets, along with catering and banquet operations. “We are delighted… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appoints Avi Haksar as managing director of Rosewood Sand Hill® in Menlo Park, CA.

Menlo Park, CA, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has appointed Avi Haksar as managing director of Rosewood Sand Hill® in Menlo Park, CA. Mr. Haksar joins Rosewood Sand Hill with great experience in luxury hospitality management, including his most recent position as managing director of Rosewood Crescent in Dallas, Texas. In… Read the full press release

Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort to begin extensive refurbishment on May 1, 2016

Legendary Caribbean resort to close for 18 months for an extensive refurbishment Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The legendary Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort will begin a complete renovation on May 1, 2016, signifying the most substantial beautification project since it was founded by Laurance S. Rockefeller over 50… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu opens in Istanbul Atakoy; its seventh hotel in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, Turkey, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, proudly announces the opening of its seventh hotel in Istanbul – Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Atakoy. Conveniently located in the Bakirkoy district of Atakoy, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Atakoy sits midway between Ataturk International Airport and… Read the full press release