Category Archives: Hospitality

Choice Hotels International to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in San Jose, California scheduled to open in 2018

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with franchise partner Villa Developers & Investments, LLC, to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in San Jose, Calif. The 11-story, 173-room Cambria property will be located at… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels International rebrands former MileNorth Hotel in Chicago into the Cambria Chicago Magnificent Mile

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has converted the former MileNorth Hotel in Chicago into the Cambria Chicago Magnificent Mile. The partnership with Fillmore Capital Partners and Fillmore Hospitality marks the brand’s first official conversion as part of a strategy… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai launches JUMAstudio multi-brand lifestyle shop

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Shanghai, China, 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai and JUMAstudio have launched the JUMAstudio multi-brand lifestyle shop, as part of an ongoing collaboration on design and retail. JUMAstudio’s new collection of travel-inspired, tribal printed items will be showcased alongside other contemporary collections from around the world including labels such as Krane, Capitale… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport given The National Autistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award

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Follows successful roll-out of initiatives like the hidden disability lanyard  Maria Cook appointed Gatwick’s inaugural Autism Ambassador  Airport Autism Champions to help with ongoing training of frontline staff   GATWICK, UK, 2016-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick has become the UK’s first Autism Friendly airport in recognition of the airport’s commitment to becoming an accessible… Read the full news article

The newly built Radisson Blu Hotel Brașov will be Carlson Rezidor’s third hotel in Romania

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Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, announces the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Brașov, Romania. This newly built hotel will be Carlson Rezidor’s third hotel in Romania complementing the Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest (opened since 2008) and Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest… Read the full news article

Carlson Wagonlit Travel appoints Matt O’Keefe as CTO of Hotel Distribution and Matt Brennan as VP of Hotel Operations

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AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today announced that Matt O’Keefe has joined as Chief Technology Officer of Hotel Distribution and Matt Brennan as Vice President of Hotel Operations. “We created the Hotel distribution division with the goal of becoming the global leader in hotel bookings for business travelers,”… Read the full news article

Hyatt opens its first Hyatt Place hotel in Brazil — Hyatt Place São José do Rio Preto

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152-room Hyatt Place hotel marks the brand’s entry into Brazil CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place São José do Rio Preto opens today, marking the first Hyatt Place hotel to open in Brazil. Practical design aligned with comfort and technology are the leading characteristics of the new Hyatt Place hotel illustrating the… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of Holiday Inn Osaka Namba

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314 room Holiday Inn Osaka Namba  OSAKA, Japan, 2016-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of Holiday Inn Osaka Namba. This is the fifth Holiday Inn hotel in the brand family in Japan, joining others in Sapporo, Sendai, Kanazawa and Miyazaki.  The… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo appoints Roger Perez as Director of Food and Beverage

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Costa Rica, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Seasoned hospitality veteran and Mexico native Roger Perez has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage for Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. Prior to joining Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, Perez held operational positions with Starwood, Accor and Princess Cruises in exotic locales… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn’s 12th hotel in Australia to open late 2017 in St Marys, Greater Sydney

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Australia’s 12th Holiday Inn to welcome guests from late 2017 Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ —InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) and St Marys Rugby League Club have signed a franchise agreement for a 123-room, new build Holiday Inn hotel in St Marys, Greater Sydney. Holiday Inn Sydney St Marys, scheduled to open in… Read the full news article

Malaysia: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to develop new 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites on mainland Penang

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Exopuri Development Sdn Bhd to develop a new 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites on mainland Penang. The hotel will be strategically located in the bustling commercial district of Prai,… Read the full news article

Ascend Hotel Collection adds enVision Hotel St. Paul South in St. Paul, MN to its growing portfolio

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enVision Hotels expands “mini-brand” with newly renovated property ST. PAUL, Minn., 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Oct. 25, 2016), the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomed enVision Hotel St. Paul South in St. Paul, MN, the newest addition to its growing portfolio…. Read the full news article

Westin Hotels and Resorts announces the opening of The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes in Egypt

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  Bethesda, MD, 2016-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Westin Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced the opening of Egypt’s best kept secret, The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa Katameya Dunes. Owned by New Cairo for Real Estate Investment Company, the resort and spa is located in the… Read the full news article

Summer Island Maldives resort’s Executive Chef, ‘Jack’ Tiang Toh Huat named one of the world’s Top 50 ‘Outstanding Chefs’

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Malé, Republic of Maldive, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer Island Maldives resort’s Advisory Executive Chef, ‘Jack’ Tiang Toh Huat, has been declared one of the world’s Top 50 ‘Outstanding Chefs’, in a prestigious awards ceremony held last week in Shanghai, China. Summer Island Maldives also received an award for ‘Outstanding Dining Venue’ at the 2016 Global Gourmet Chef… Read the full news article

Kurumba Maldives announces festive events for Christmas and New Year

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Malé, Republic of Maldive, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Kurumba Maldives is ready to celebrate Christmas and New Year, paradise style! With a series of gastronomic experiences, presented by our Executive Chef Glen Cooper and his culinary team, guests can enjoy a varied selection of delicacies and classy, cosmopolitan events. The festive events include unique… Read the full news article

Delaware North appoints William J. Hochul Jr. as its new general counsel

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Federal prosecutor to head global hospitality company’s legal department BUFFALO, N.Y., 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, one of the largest privately-held hospitality and food service companies in the world, has named William J. Hochul Jr., outgoing United States attorney for the Western District of New York, as the company’s new general counsel. In… Read the full news article

Charleston International Airport welcomes three new restaurant and retail outlets from Delaware North

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North Charleston, S.C., 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, a global hospitality and food service company, today (10/21/2016) formally celebrated the opening of three new restaurant and retail outlets at Charleston International Airport (CHS). Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Grill, a restaurant designed by the golf legend, Caviar & Bananas, a southern-style gourmet market, and… Read the full news article

Lindley Thomen appointed as Resort Manager for Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

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Lindley Thomen appointed as Resort Manager for Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita   Mauritius, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bringing a wealth of hospitality experience, Lindley Thomen has been appointed as the Resort Manager for Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, where he will now oversee all daily operations of the luxury pool villa Resort… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group shares highlights from its 2016 Responsible Business Action Month activities around the world

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MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS AND SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today shared highlights from its 2016 Responsible Business Action Month activities around the world. For past 13 years, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s hotels, corporate and regional offices, and other business units around… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu announces its opening in Mannheim’s new Q 6 Q 7 district

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Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, is very pleased to announce its opening in Mannheim’s new Q 6 Q 7 district. The hotel is opening its doors to the world on 17th October 2016. Located in the heart of the city of squares, Radisson… Read the full news article

Rezidor announces €7 million renovation program for Radisson Blu, Cologne following 10-year lease extension with Invesco

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The group signs a 10-year lease extension with Invesco in Cologne and reopens Lyon after a 3-year long full refurbishment Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the successful negotiation of a ten-year extension of the lease with Invesco Real Estate Fund. The deal will allow the iconic Radisson Blu… Read the full news article

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek welcomes Tom Parlo as Executive Chef

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Dallas, TX, 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas’ most legendary luxury hotel and restaurant is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Parlo as Executive Chef. Parlo will begin his new journey at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in October 2016. Parlo will oversee the cuisine and menus throughout Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, with… Read the full news article

Hampton by Hilton opens its latest property in Arkansas, Hampton Inn by Hilton Paragould

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The hotel is conveniently located near local Medical Park PARAGOULD, Ark. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Oct-21 — /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 Paragould. The 88-room hotel… Read the full news article

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago North-Loyola Station

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New hotel will feature a stylish rooftop terrace and stunning views of Lake Michigan CHICAGO and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hiltonbrand, 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 Chicago… Read the full news article

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham® launches new chef-driven in-room cooking program Homemade @ HawthornSM

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Two-thirds of Americans feel more at home when whipping up their own meals in a hotel room; Chef-inspired recipes stir up the comforts of home for extended stay guests PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham® says ‘NO MORE’ to cold delivery, solo bar snacks and downright bad travel meals…. Read the full news article

Wyndham adds new meeting and event spaces to its portfolio with announcement of Dolce Washington Dulles scheduled to open in 2018

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New Dolce hotel outside U.S. capitol advances hospitality giant’s meetings offerings, commitment to planners LAS VEGAS, 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 8,000 hotels under 16 iconic brands, today announced the signing of the Dolce Washington Dulles, part of trailblazing meetings brand Dolce Hotels and Resorts®… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo recognised as one of the Top Resorts in Central and South America

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Costa Rica, 2016-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, a lush enclave nestled between two beaches at the tip of the prestigious Peninsula Papagayo, has been recognised as one of the Top Resorts in Central and South America by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards.  Marking its eleventh consistent award year,… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut announces the appointment of Fadi Musharafieh as Hotel Manager

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Beirut, Lebanon, 2016-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Fadi Musharafieh as Hotel Manager ofFour Seasons Hotel Beirut. A Lebanese national, Fadi brings with him more than 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with prior appointments as general manager of Lancaster Hotels and Suites and… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou welcomes Henry Tay as its new Hotel Manager

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Guangzhou, China, 2016-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A veteran of the hotel industry with more than 24 years of hotel management experience, Henry Tay recently joined Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou as Hotel Manager. A food and beverage professional, Henry first started his career at JW Marriot Hotel Hong Kong. He then further developed an in-depth… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles among the Best Resorts in the World in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2016

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Luxury resort is the only Seychelles property listed in annual travel awards Seychelles, 2016-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has been listed #41 of the Best Resorts in the World in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2016, securing its position following the votes of the travel magazine’s readers. Being the only Seychelles… Read the full news article