Category Archives: Hospitality

HSMAI announced new Revenue Optimization Continuing Education & Training (ROCET) program for hotel revenue managers

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McLEAN, VA, 2015-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), producer of the annual industry-leading Revenue Optimization Conference (ROC), is pleased to announce HSMAI’s ROCET, Revenue Optimization Continuing Education & Training, a fast-paced, one-day program designed to fuel revenue management. HSMAI’s ROCET will deliver tactical, strategic and leadership insights for hotel revenue… Read the full press release

Rodarte to design limited-edition series of scarves for the Mandarin Oriental, New York

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Hong Kong, 2015-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, New York and designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy, founders of the award-winning luxury clothing and accessories brand Rodarte, are delighted to announce their collaboration on a limited-edition series of scarves designed especially for the Five-Star property. The inaugural design will debut during New York Fashion Week… Read the full press release

“Friends of Amber” series will host dinner with Chef Adriá to celebrate The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong’s 10th anniversary

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Hong Kong, 2015-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong’s 10th anniversary, the exclusive ‘Friends of Amber’ series will host an extravagant dinner with Chef Adriá. Held for two evenings only on 23 and 24 October 2015, the event at the hotel’s Amber restaurant is also an opportunity to… Read the full press release

South Africa: Marriott, The Amdec Group to develop the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch

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Marriott International, Africa’s largest hotel operator, announces an agreement to develop the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch, in partnership with The Amdec Group Cape Town, South Africa, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. ( NASDAQ: MAR) continues to expand its footprint across the African continent by… Read the full press release

Renaissance Hotels opens its first hotel in North India (Lucknow)

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Tallest Hotel in Lucknow LUCKNOW, 2015-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels, a hotel brand known around the world for helping the next generation of business travelers to discover unexpected cultural experiences, announced today the opening of its first hotel in North India, in the city of Lucknow. With 16 floors and 112 stylish rooms,… Read the full press release

Adrian Messerli named General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

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Four Seasons veteran promoted to General Manager of luxury Indian Ocean resort Seychelles, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Adrian Messerli has been named General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, transferring fromFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, where he held the position of Hotel Manager. Arriving to the pristine bay of Petite Anse on the… Read the full press release

Steve Smith @ Bohemia voted best restaurant in Jersey and received its highest score yet in the Waitrose Good Food Guide 2016

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JERSEY, 2015-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Steve Smith @ Bohemia has been listed as the best restaurant in Jersey and has received its highest score yet in the Waitrose Good Food Guide 2016. Bohemia’s increased score of 7 from 6 in the 2015 guide makes it the highest rated Michelin Starred restaurant in Jersey… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels announced global campaign to celebrate Marco Polo’s 761st birthday

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HONG KONG, 2015-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels is celebrating the birth of its namesake – Marco Polo – by holding a massive one-day global campaign for the first time. September 15th marks the 761st birthday of the legendary explorer who spent over two decades  travelling from his hometown of Venice, Italy… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® director of Supplier Management within EMEA Richard Whittaker appointed to the Steering Committee of the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers

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LONDON, 2015-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to announce that Richard Whittaker, director of Supplier Management within EMEA at Oakwood Worldwide®, has been appointed to the Steering Committee of the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), the trade association for the… Read the full press release

Ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts partnered with Asia Miles reward program to offer its members extra mileage points

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DALLAS, TX, 2015-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — To enhance its growing Asia and global brand presence, ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has strategically partnered with the Asia Miles reward program to offer its members extra mileage points for staying at any of 18 iconic Rosewood properties including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York,… Read the full press release

Free fight cancer fundraising concert and festival at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas

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Help fight cancer at free fundraising concert and festival Dallas, TX, 2015-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Mark the calendar as Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas invites the community to help fight cancer for a healthier Irving by bringing family and friends to an evening of live music, food, drinks, fireworks… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul gears up for the art season in Istanbul this September

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Four Seasons is a delightful stop during art events in the city with appetising options at its outdoor terrace for pre and post exhibition visits Istanbul at the Bosphorus, Turkey, 2015-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — September is the beginning of the art season in Istanbul. The city is bringing together international galleries, artists from… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi extends mobile services to hotels in Asia Pacific using the Four Seasons App

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Check in and out, and tap into a full range of Hotel Services using the Four Seasons App Tokyo, Japan, 2015-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers to Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi can now check in and check out on the go, as well as access a host of other functions such as… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor’s first property in Iraq to open in 2017

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The group’s first Iraqi property opens in the Kurdistan region in 2017 BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-9-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces its first hotel in Iraq: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Erbil – located in the Kurdistan region – is already under construction and scheduled to… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor’s first hotel in Cyprus already under construction

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-9-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces its first hotel in Cyprus: the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Larnaca, is already under construction and scheduled to open in 2017. With the arrival in Cyprus, Rezidor… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu opens its first hotel in Congo

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-9-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, one of the world’s leading hotel brands, opens its first hotel in Congo. The Radisson Blu M’Bamou Palace Hotel is located on the north-west banks of the Congo River in the heart of the city’s bustling business district. Guests staying at the hotel are close… Read the full press release

Hilton signed its first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel in Papua New Guinea

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SYDNEY, Australia and MCLEAN, Va., 2015-9-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of its first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel in Papua New Guinea. Under this management agreement with Star Mountain Plaza Ltd. (SMPL), Hilton will manage the newly built Hilton Port Moresby and convention centre in the Star Mountain… Read the full press release

Agoda.com: discounts of up to 75% on accommodation in some of Cambodia’s most popular destinations for the country’s first ever flash sale

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SINGAPORE, 2015-9-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has gathered a list of hotels offering special prices for the first ever Cambodia flash sale, with discounts of up to 75% on accommodation in some of the country’s most popular destinations. Moving… Read the full press release

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud, Bali to Debut on September 5

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Chevy Chase, Md., 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated where temples stand majestic against a backdrop of rice terraces, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce its official debut in Ubud, Bali on September 5, 2015, as the third bespoke resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio. Named after the entrance to a traditional… Read the full press release

Ritz-Carlton: The Elizabeth Park Hotel, Budapest opens in 2016 following an extensive renovation program

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Chevy Chase, Md, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is delighted to announce that from 1st September The Elizabeth Park Hotel, Budapest, a Ritz-Carlton Partner Hotel will be managed by the company and following an extensive renovation program, the hotel will be re-launched as The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest in Spring 2016…. Read the full press release

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide inc debuts Tribute Portfolio in Europe with the addition of the Great Northern Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Starwood’s 10th Brand Kicks off Global Expansion with First Independent Hotel in London LONDON, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the debut of Tribute Portfolio in Europe with the addition of the Great Northern Hotel , a Tribute Portfolio Hotel . Launched this past April as Starwood’s… Read the full press release

US Open official hotel sponsor Westin Hotels & Resorts announced two new ways for both guests and tennis enthusiasts to experience the tournament

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Westin Hits another Ace, Offering Fans an Inside Look at New York City’s Largest Tennis Event with New Show and Evening Match Viewing Events STAMFORD, Conn., 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Inspired by the electric atmosphere in New York City during one of tennis’ premier events, Westin Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel sponsor of the… Read the full press release

John Valletta appointed Vice President with oversight to the enterprise franchise operations at G6 Hospitality

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Economy Lodging Leader Welcomes Hotelier Veteran DALLAS, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — G6 Hospitality, known for its iconic economy lodging brands, Motel 6 and Studio 6 in the U.S. and Canada, announced the appointment of John Valletta as Vice President with oversight to the enterprise franchise operations reporting to Mike Brower, Executive Vice President of Operations… Read the full press release

IHG, IL&FS Skills launch the 2nd IHG Academy branded training centre in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India

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INDIA, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and IL&FS Skills, one of India’s largest skills development organisations have launched the second IHG Academy branded training centre under their partnership in Kalimpong, West Bengal. The first branded training centre was launched in New Delhi last… Read the full press release

Steigenberger partner with the Federal Government and not-for-profit Arbeit und Leben e.V. to offer 15 young people from Barcelona a chance to train in its hotels

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group is living up to its status as a 2015 “Germany’s Top Employer” award winner by joining forces with the Federal Government and the not-for-profit education and training association Arbeit und Leben e.V. to offer 15 young people from Barcelona a chance to train… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide to award five students scholarships and bursary awards through the Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to award five dedicated and exemplary students scholarships and bursary awards through the Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program. The program, named after the company founder, has awarded more than $120,000 in scholarships over the past… Read the full press release

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. enters Romania with the opening of the Sheraton® Bucharest Hotel

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Located in the Dynamic Capital of Romania, Sheraton Bucharest Hotel Marks First Entry by Starwood in the Country and Continues Rapid Sheraton Growth BUCHAREST, Romania, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced its market entry in Romania with the opening of the Sheraton® Bucharest Hotel, centrally located in one… Read the full press release

AHLA: Congressman Brian Babin praised the job growth of the Texas hotel industry

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Houston, Texas, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) praised the job growth of the Texas hotel industry today on a “Heart of the House” hotel tour of the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake. The tour of the 242-room hotel property emphasized the important role the hotel industry plays in supporting jobs and… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko: The Sixth Edition of Bansko Opera Fest introduced again some of the biggest names in the Bulgarian opera

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For the first time this year the festival lasted three days and presented an operetta performance MUNICH, Germany, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — This past weekend Bansko was host to the sixth edition of the Bansko Opera Fest and this year, it lasted one day longer than usual. The festival featured a brilliant opening… Read the full press release

IHG, Nutrition Australia to launch newly-created Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts Kids’ Menu across Asia, AMEA region

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Buckinghamshire, UK, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has partnered with Nutrition Australia to launch a newly-created Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts Kids’ Menu, across the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region. Featuring flavourful and playfully presented dishes to appeal to small ones’ big imaginations, the new menu has been created… Read the full press release