Steigenberger Hotels AG to open second Jaz in the City hotel in Stuttgart STUTTGART, Germany, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Jaz in the City enables its guests to embrace authentic experiences in a city hotel. Its target group comprises open-minded world explorers, weekend adventurers, foodies and “bizcationers” – modern business travellers and consultants who… Read the full press release
New additions join accomplished executives and leaders from every segment of the hotel industry Washington, D.C., 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today announced new additions to its Board of Directors. The 2015 Board of Directors represents… Read the full press release
IHG® Rewards Club members get 30 percent off stays March 13 – June 15 México, D.F., 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) one of the world’s leading hotel companies, launches today its first-ever “Mexico Flash Sale”. IHG® Rewards Club members will receive a 30 percent discount off the Best Flexible Rate, when they… Read the full press release
Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road brings inspired design to the city Bangkok, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has brought its boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, to Southeast Asia with the opening of Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road. The 192-room Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road is… Read the full press release
McLEAN, VA, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has named the MCI Group’s Andrea Irani as the new Managing Director of HSMAI United Arab Emirates (UAE). Irani has more than 25 years of experience in hospitality, media events planning and conference management, and, through her role as Account Manager… Read the full press release
At Mandarin Oriental, the safety and security of our guests remains a priority. The following statement and FAQ’s are designed to provide regular updates on the current situation as new information becomes available. Hong Kong, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental confirms that the credit card systems in a limited number of our… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Culinary Director of Amber Richard Ekkebus has won the prestigious Chef’s Choice Award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Singapore. Coveted by the restaurant community, this honour is voted by Richard’s peers across Asia and recognises him as a master craftsman. Having guided Amber to the top… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has uncovered specials on accommodation in three of Thailand’s most popular destinations to celebrate Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year and one of the country’s most fun-filled annual events. The festival today is… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced early bird hotel deals in Guangzhou, China to prepare for the 117th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair. Huge crowds of importers, exporters, and manufacturers… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is delighted to announce the appointment of Greg Liddell as General Manager. Mr Liddell began his career with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2009 as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai and was most recently at the helm of the award-winning The… Read the full press release
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, a distinct five-star beachfront resort located in Dubai has joined the Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s exclusive global portfolio of independently owned hotels. The new partnership will elevate the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa’s iconic status throughout the region by participating in… Read the full press release
Discerning collection of independent hotels welcomes historic Hollywood hotel Bethesda, Md., 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of high personality, one-of-a-kind independent hotels, is delighted to announce the next addition to its desirable Collection, Triada Palm Springs. An iconic property rich with local and Hollywood history, Triada Palm Springs… Read the full press release
Portland’s first boutique hotel is scheduled to open in May 2015 as part of Autograph Collection’s exclusive portfolio of independently owned hotels Located in the historic Portland Press Herald newspaper building, the hotel will be home to James Beard Award-winning chefs Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier and their new restaurant, M.C. UNION Bethesda, Md., 2015-3-12… Read the full press release
Hilton Auckland in the New Zealand Youth Employment Movement AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Auckland has partnered with Auckland Council to join the Youth Employment Movement to assist 23,000 young people in Auckland who are not in employment, training or education. In response to the high unemployment rates within the region, Auckland… Read the full press release
Hawaii, Maui, 2015-3-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Is there a doctor in the house? The question hangs in the air for just a moment as Pat Makozak smiles broadly and says: “Medicine as practiced at hotels has really evolved over time.” In her 17-year career as a resort spa director, she vividly recalls days gone… Read the full press release
Amman, Jordan, 2015-3-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces that Regional Vice President Vincent Hoogewijs has been appointed as General Manager of the luxurious 192-room boutique hotel in Amman. Change of scenery has been a constant throughout Hoogewijs’ hotel career. From Bangkok to Tokyo, Mumbai to Mexico, Canberra to Rabat, he has… Read the full press release
New World Hotels & Resorts expands its footprint into Thailand HONG KONG, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — New World Hotels & Resorts has been appointed under a long-term agreement by Thailand-based real estate developer Grand Canal Land (G Land) to manage New World Grand Rama 9, Bangkok Hotel, scheduled to open mid-2017. This signing… Read the full press release
Rendezvous Hotel Brisbane in Anzac Square will become an Adina Apartment Hotel on 1 April 2015. New South Wales, Australia, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD and overlooking the memorial gardens, the transformed Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane, Anzac Square will offer a range of accommodation solutions for guests… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its network in the United Kingdom by announcing the Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham Airport. The property, featuring 220 guest rooms, is scheduled to open in early 2017, and is Carlson Rezidor’s 15th Radisson… Read the full press release
DUBAI, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the young and dynamic mid-scale brand of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has opened the very first property in Dubai: Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Apartments in Al Barsha. “The bright future of the nation, as outlined in UAE Vision 2021, makes this the… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is pleased to announce the build-out of three new, luxurious event spaces that will be revealed Spring 2015. These elegant new areas, totaling nearly 6,500 square feet, will afford even more opportunity to host a range of social and corporate functions in the Five Diamond, Five Star property, renowned… Read the full press release
ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced the appointment of Mark Johnson as chief hospitality officer. Johnson, who has 11 years tenure with WVO, joins the company’s executive leadership team. In this… Read the full press release
Mallorca, España, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International y el Grupo Popular anunciaron hoy la primera emisión de bonos corporativos del sector hotelero que se realiza en la República Dominicana, estructurada y distribuida por Inversiones Popular, el puesto de bolsa filial del Grupo Popular. El importe de este programa, que se estructurará en… Read the full press release
La hotelera resulta premiada en las categorías de “Ecoeficiencia” y de “Digitalización” Mallorca, España, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — El enfoque estratégico y los resultados de Meliá Hotels International para reducir el impacto medioambiental de su actividad y liderar la evolución tecnológica del sector han recibido el máximo reconocimiento en la segunda edición de los… Read the full press release
Commitment to colleagues and strong familial culture help earn Hyatt esteemed workplace accolade CHICAGO, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that its U.S. subsidiary, Hyatt Corporation, has been named to the 2015 FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list in America, an annual ranking of companies with outstanding workplace cultures. Ranked 78th… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Atish Shah, senior vice president of strategy, FP&A and investor relations, will speak at the J.P. Morgan 2015 Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum at 10:15 a.m. PST on Friday, March 6, 2015. All interested persons may listen to a… Read the full press release
105 room Hyatt Place hotel located in Canton, Ohio CHICAGO, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and TMI Hospitality today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Canton, a 105-room hotel located in Belden Village Shopping area. “We are very excited to bring Hyatt Place brand to Canton, and we’re looking forward to… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the fifth Hyatt-branded hotel in the city. A sixth Hyatt-branded hotel, Hyatt Place Dubai/Baniyas Square, is expected to open in Dubai later this year. Each of the six… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES, 2015-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is honored to announce several promotions within its leadership team. Scott McDonald, formerly vice president of shared services and customer experience, has been promoted to senior vice president of operations and service excellence, and is now… Read the full press release
MADRID, 2015-3-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The new UNWTO report Hotel Classification Systems: Recurrence of Criteria in 4 and 5 Star Hotels, identifies the common criteria among 4 and 5 star hotels, providing valuable insights for destinations wishing to revise existing or establish new hotel classification systems. Benchmarking international accommodation standards can help destinations… Read the full press release