Category Archives: Hospitality

Wyndham Hotel Group opens the new-construction 343-room Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach owned by Florida philanthropist Dr. Kiran Patel

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Luxuriously appointed 343-room resort on America’s best beach is latest gem in hotel giant’s surging global footprint; More than 22,000 square feet of meeting space includes the area’s largest ballroom PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2017-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the hotel giant with an unmatched global presence of nearly 8,000 hotels, is making waves… Read the full news article

Hyatt signs with La Rosière Gestion SARL for the first Hyatt Centric hotel in France

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Hyatt Centric La Rosière marks continued international brand growth CHICAGO, 2017-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today announced plans for Hyatt Centric La Rosière, the first Hyatt Centric hotel in France and Hyatt’s first ski resort in the region. Hyatt has entered into a franchise agreement with La Rosière Gestion SARL to be… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation to release 4Q 2016 financial results on February 16, 2017

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CHICAGO, 2017-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) announced today that it will release fourth quarter 2016 financial results on Thursday, February 16, 2017, before the stock market opens, followed by a conference call at 10:30 a.m. CT. All interested persons may listen to a simultaneous webcast of… Read the full news article

TravelClick, Weebly partnership to deliver easy-to-manage web solution for hoteliers to boost booking conversions

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Partnership Combines TravelClick’s Award-Winning Web Design with Weebly’s Innovative Website and E-Commerce Platform to Enable Hoteliers to Drive Direct Bookings NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In a world where digital innovation connects both prospective and returning travelers to hotels all over the globe, hoteliers need highly flexible, scalable and easy-to-manage website solutions… Read the full news article

Brian Quinn appointed VP franchise development at Choice Hotels International

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has appointed Brian Quinn as vice president of franchise development. Quinn, who has spent his entire career in the hospitality industry, will be responsible for leading franchise development in the United States for Choice brands,… Read the full news article

IHG welcomes Mike Robinson as General Manager of Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam, set to open in Spring 2017

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Kimpton De Witt set to open Amsterdam in Spring 2017 Denham, United Kingdom, 2017-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes Mike Robinson as General Manager of the upcoming Kimpton De Witt, set to open in Spring 2017 as the first Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant… Read the full news article

IHG launches its 2017 Trends Report – The Uncompromising Customer: Addressing the Paradoxes of the ‘Age of I’

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DAVOS, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today launches its 2017 Trends Report – The Uncompromising Customer: Addressing the Paradoxes of the ‘Age of I’ – at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. The report highlights the uncompromising nature of today’s customer who increasingly expects brands to deliver experiences… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail appoints Marcus Stewart as Executive Chef

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Vail, CO, 2017-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Acclaimed culinarian Marcus Stewart has been appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, having first joined the Resort in June 2015 as Executive Sous Chef. “Marcus is a natural-born leader,” says Director of Food and Beverage Simon de Swaan.  “He has this extraordinary ability to… Read the full news article

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announces retirement of its EVP, Asset Management Minaz Abji effective April 30, 2017

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BETHESDA, Md., 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) (“Host Hotels” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”), today announced that Minaz Abji will retire as Executive Vice President, Asset Management, effective April 30, 2017. Mr. Abji will continue as a senior advisor to the… Read the full news article

Harray’s Little Bothy awarded the Four Star Quality Assurance Award by VisitScotland

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — A secluded bothy, perched on the edge of Harray Loch on Orkney, has been awarded four stars by VisitScotland. Renovated from a traditional stone built croft house, Harray’s Little Bothy, was awarded the Four Star Quality Assurance (QA) Award in recognition of its high standards. The cottage,… Read the full news article

Findhorn Village Hostel earns VisitScotland’s four-star QA award following a massive refurbishment

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — A volunteer-run hostel,in the heart of the village of Findhorn, has doubled its VisitScotland star rating. Findhorn Village Hostel, which was converted from an old school, has gone from a two-star to a four-star accommodation provider under the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) scheme after making… Read the full news article

Delaware North and Buffalo Public Schools’ Emerson School of Hospitality host culinary competition

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12 teams will compete to win $1,000 grand prize BUFFALO, NY,  2017-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, a privately-held, global hospitality company based in Buffalo, is collaborating with the Buffalo Public Schools’ Emerson School of Hospitality to host a rigorous culinary competition. Forty-eight high school students, making up 12 teams, will compete every Friday… Read the full news article

HSMAI announces the recipients of the 2016 HSMAI Lifetime Achievement Awards

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McLean, VA, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 HSMAI Lifetime Achievement Awards. Randy Smith, Chairman & Co-Founder, STR, will be honored with the 2016 Albert E. Koehl Award. Melanie Brandman, Founder & CEO, The Brandman Agency, has been selected… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Boston launches multi-sensory wellness experience at The Five-Star Spa

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Hong Kong, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Five-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston will launch a multi-sensory wellness experience on January 23, 2017. Designed to restore overall health and well-being, The Spa will introduce a form of sound therapy inspired by the ancient healing art of Himalayan singing bowls. Using vibrations and audible… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces the opening of the fourth Fairfield by Marriott property in Belagavi, Southwest India

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Belagavi, India, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) marks the start of 2017 with the opening of the fourth Fairfield by Marriott property in Belagavi, the ever expanding commercial hub in Southwest India.  As Belagavi continues to grow into a business and leisure destination, there is great demand for high quality,… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces the opening of its 2nd Aloft Hotel in Taipei — Aloft Taipei Beitou Hotel

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Taipei, Taiwan, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the opening of design-led Aloft Taipei Beitou Hotel, the second Aloft in Taipei, which brings a modern twist to the century-old hot spring destination of Beitou. Featuring vibrant design and innovative technology, the 292-room hotel is just steps from a multitude… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces the addition of Courtyard Edinburgh to its portfolio in Scotland

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London, England, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) today announces the upcoming addition of Courtyard Edinburgh to its portfolio in Scotland. Opened on 28 December, the city centre hotel is set within a historic Georgian terrace located in the heart of Edinburgh’s new shopping and entertainment hub at the east end… Read the full news article

Element Hotels expands its fitness programming with Your Trainer, MiiR Bikes partnerships

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Bethesda, Md., 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Life on the road has never been fitter. Marriott International, Inc.® (NASDAQ: MAR) today announces that Element Hotels, the company’s eco-innovation lab, is planting new roots in the fitness space and promising guests even more ways to stay active, healthy and happy while on the road. While… Read the full news article

JW Marriott unveils newly renovated JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort

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Marco Island, Florida, 2017-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the global luxury brand that is part of Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) luxury brands portfolio, has debuted JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. Following an extensive $320 million renovation facilitated by ownership group Mass Mutual, the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort,… Read the full news article

Amari Havodda Maldives offers direct seaplane connection

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FIRST RESORT IN GAAFU DHAALU ATOLL TO INITIATE SEAPLANE CONNECTION WITH GAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MALDIVES, 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Amari Havodda Maldives, a luxury private island resort located in one of the most pristine atolls in the southern part of the Maldives, recently made history by being the first resort in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll… Read the full news article

Historic Hotels of America® welcomed 37 historic hotels into membership in 2016

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2017-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Hotels of America® has inducted 37 historic hotels into membership in 2016. The oldest historic hotel inducted dates to 1789. Hotels nominated and accepted into the prestigious National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Hotels of America program in 2016 range in age from 227 years to… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta announces the appointment of Lasheeda Perry as Pastry Chef

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Atlanta, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta announces the “sweet” appointment of Lasheeda Perry as Pastry Chef of the leading luxury hotel in the city. A creative force in the kitchen, Perry will lead the pastry team with a wealth of experience. Before her move to Atlanta, Perry served as executive pastry… Read the full news article

Renowned artist David Gerstein headlines first pop art exhibitions at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen

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Shenzhen, China, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Internationally renowned artist David Gerstein headlines the first in a series of pop up, pop art exhibitions at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen in cooperation with Bravo Arts Group. Gerstein’s unique wall installations, or “multi-layered paintings” are available to view and purchase through January 7, 2017 from 9:30… Read the full news article

Hampton by Hilton brand announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Huntsville/Village of Providence

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Hotel is near corporate offices and tourist attractions HUNTSVILLE, Ala. and MCLEAN, Va., 2017-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘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 by Hilton Huntsville/Village of Providence. The 92-room… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group announces further expansion in the Caribbean with Wyndham Grand Nevis opening in 2019

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2017-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hospitality powerhouse Wyndham Hotel Group continues bolstering its robust Caribbean pipeline by bringing approachable luxury to the breathtaking shores of Nevis, one of the region’s most exclusive destinations, with the island’s first Wyndham Grand® resort. The beachfront Wyndham Grand Nevis will be situated within Northern Pointe Resort,… Read the full news article

Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites offer guests 100-percent smoke-free stay

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Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites offer guests 100-percent smoke-free stay   Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites kick off 2017 with the #GoodForYou Social Campaign ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The iconic Comfort branded hotels have announced that 2017 is going to be better than ever for guest wellness. Parent company Choice Hotels International,… Read the full news article

Hilton to manage dual-branded property: Hilton Hanoi West Lake and DoubleTree by Hilton Hanoi West Lake

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HANOI, Vietnam and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Dec-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a management agreement with Victory Hotel Joint Stock Company, which is part of the BRG Group, for a 610-room dual-branded hotel. Owned by BRG Group, and to be managed by Hilton, the dual-branded property will feature Hilton… Read the full news article

Niccolo & Marco Polo Hotels honored with 5 big wins at The BMW Hotelier Awards 2016

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HONG KONG, 2016-Dec-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Niccolo & Marco Polo Hotels swept up the most awards of the night by any single hotel group, with 5 big wins at the industry’s most prestigious occasion, The BMW Hotelier Awards 2016.  Dr. Jennifer Cronin, President, Niccolo & Marco Polo Hotels was awarded The Asia Pacific… Read the full news article

Crolinnhe Guesthouse attained a 5* Bed & Breakfast QA award from VisitScotland

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A luxurious Victorian villa set on Scotland’s west coast has achieved the highest Quality Assurance (QA) grading from VisitScotland. Set within extensive private grounds and with uninterrupted views over Loch Linnhe, Crolinnhe Guesthouse has attained a 5* Bed & Breakfast QA award from the national tourism organisation…. Read the full news article

Dalvey House receives four-star award from VisitScotland

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — An historic family home near Forres has received a four-star award from VisitScotland at the very first attempt. Dalvey House, the Georgian home of the MacLeod family for over 250 years, was given the accolade from the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) scheme in recognition of… Read the full news article