– IHG has agreed to acquire Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants (“Kimpton”) for $430 million in cash. – Kimpton is the world’s largest independent boutique hotel operator and a sophisticated food and beverage operator. – Kimpton is a fully asset-light business that manages 62 hotels in the most attractive cities and resorts in the US with… Read the full press release
350-key InterContinental in Jakarta to comprise hotel and serviced residences LONDON, 2014-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with PT. Ciputra Puri Trisula, part of PT Ciputra Property Tbk, a leading property developer in Indonesia, to develop an InterContinental hotel in Jakarta. Located in the central business… Read the full press release
Combined access to over 2,000 hotels in China with long-term path for growth in the world’s largest travel market Connected distribution and loyalty programs with over 47 million loyalty members worldwide and a combined access to 5,600 hotels ibis, ibis Styles, Mercure, Novotel and Grand Mercure hotels in China to become part of Huazhu under a master-franchise for… Read the full press release
Western artist Duke Beardsley creates pop-up studio as Hotel and EDGE host an array of events in January Denver, CO, 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Denver and EDGE Restaurant welcome prolific contemporary Western artist Duke Beardsley as its first “artist in residence” from January 9 to 31, 2015. Beardsley will paint from… Read the full press release
First of its kind online performance evaluation tool for the hotel industry is now available worldwide HONG KONG, 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Digital marketing for hotels is complex. In an ideal world every hotel would like 100% of their online bookings to be made directly with the hotel via their website, mobile website… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its portfolio in the Middle East by signing a new Radisson Blu hotel at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) in Saudi Arabia’s capital city. The upper upscale property featuring 200 rooms… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, has opened the Radisson Blu Old Mill Hotel, Belgrade – bringing Europe’s largest upper upscale brand, world-class style and sophistication to the vibrant, up-and-coming Serbian capital. “We are delighted to welcome the Radisson Blu Old Mill… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, one of the world’s leading hotel brands, sponsored UNICEF”s #StopEbola charity dinner in Brussels. The charity event, organized by Think Young and Burson-Marsteller, raised over €7,000 for UNICEF’s fight against the epidemic of the Ebola Virus Disease. Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, together with Facebook, IBM, Intel… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its network in France by announcing the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Bordeaux. The new urban resort will feature 125 rooms and a large spa and Balneotherapy area – it is scheduled to welcome… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and 511 South Central Avenue, LLC, which is a collaboration between Englewood LLC and CG Investments, Inc., today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor. “Baltimore is a large and vibrant city, filled with restaurants, markets, galleries, and other impressive art and entertainment attractions,” said… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $400 million of the Company’s common stock. As of December 11, 2014, the Company had approximately $465 million available under its share repurchase authorization… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Certified Hospitality, LLC announce the opening of Hyatt Place Columbus, a refreshing new hotel choice for business and leisure travelers visiting Columbus, Miss. The hotel is ideally situated near the city’s main highways, as well as near Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, downtown Columbus and… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. (“Playa”), a leading owner, operator and developer of all inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations, today announced the opening of Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica, which will be followed by the opening of Hyatt Zilara Rose… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, recently launched a hotel desk at its Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters, a first in the region for the serviced apartment industry. The introduction of a hotel desk enables Oakwood Worldwide to meet greater client demand for accommodations… Read the full press release
Ushering in a new era of multigenerational travel, Preferred Hotel Group releases new study identifying the evolving profile of one of leisure travel’s fastest growing segments CHICAGO, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Fueled by grandparents’ wallets and grandchildren’s sense of wanderlust (with an unexpected assist from Facebook), multigenerational travel is poised for rapid and sustained… Read the full press release
New-Build Luxury Hotel Scheduled to Open in 2015 as a Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Singapore, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group is proud to welcome The South Beach – one of Asia’s most highly anticipated new openings – into membership of its Preferred Hotels & Resorts brand. This addition increases the company’s… Read the full press release
New Staybridge Suites hotel to open after a $12 million investment by ownership Puebla, Mexico, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and Operadora MEXAA, announce the groundbreaking of the Staybridge Suites® Puebla hotel. Currently undergoing construction, the hotel is expected to open by Fall 2015. There are… Read the full press release
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of one of the world’s leading hotel companies InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), claimed five awards at the 21st World Travel Awards Grand Finals, including the coveted title of World’s Leading Hotel Brand, an accolade the brand has held for six consecutive years… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces their latest signing in Singapore with the OUE Group, a leading diversified real estate owner, developer and operator, for a new 243-room extension to Crowne Plaza Changi Airport. The management agreement increases the business hotel’s room count by more than 75 percent… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Intercontinental® Hotels Group (IHG) today announces the first collaboration between a global hotel brand and a premier provider of early years training. For the next two years, InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts will partner with Norland College – a name recognised all over the world as the mark of the… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces that it has accepted the offer from Constellation Hotels France Grand SA, an affiliate of Constellation Hotels Holding Limited, to acquire InterContinental Paris – Le Grand for €330 million ($406 million1). The terms of the transaction are unchanged from… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental hotels have long been renowned for their excellence and innovation in food and beverage, and the Group’s passion for creating memorable dining experiences has once again been recognised, with ten restaurants being honoured in the 2015 Michelin Guides, bringing the current total number of restaurants in… Read the full press release
To be introduced at the United Nations on “International Volunteer Day” Friday, December 5. Chevy Chase, Md., 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has become the first Founding Partner of IMPACT 2030: The Global Initiative for the Advancement of Corporate Volunteering. IMPACT 2030 will be introduced at the United Nations on Friday, December… Read the full press release
Partnership with Cricket Media’s Story Bug enables parents to read a bedtime story with their children across the miles Bethesda, Md., 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Geographic distance no longer means having to compromise sacred bedtime rituals with your children. Launching today, Residence Inn by Marriott announces a partnership with Story Bug by Cricket Media, a… Read the full press release
Boutique hotel brand celebrates U.S. debut in historic Cotton Exchange building in New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana, 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the opening of the AC Hotel New Orleans Bourbon, celebrating the official entrée of AC Hotels by Marriott into North America. Originally founded in 1998 by renowned Spanish hotelier… Read the full press release
SOUTHAMPTON, U.K., 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Jon Fisher has joined Hilton at The Ageas Bowl as its new director of sales, marking the start of Hilton’s recruitment drive in the lead up to the new hotel’s grand opening in May 2015. The four-star hotel is based at the home of Hampshire cricket, The Ageas Bowl, and… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Nasr City in Egypt. The property featuring 300 rooms is scheduled to open in Q1 2016. It is Carlson Rezidor’s second Radisson Blu hotel in Cairo. “We are delighted to… Read the full press release
Newly signed agreement will see 20 properties developed over 10 years LONDON, UK, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,590 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the signing of a development agreement with Lester Hotels Group Limited, which will see 20 Ramada®… Read the full press release
Hamburg, Germany, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — The InterCityHotel Hamburg Dammtor-Messe opens on 1 December to become the 37th property in the portfolio of Steigenberger’s subsidiary InterCityHotel. The hotel offers 275 rooms, a conference area on the 13th floor with up to six meeting rooms, a restaurant, a bistro lounge and a bar. The “FreeCityTicket”, which… Read the full press release
PERTH, Australia, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with UNIR Hotels Pty Ltd. After 18 years of successful management, UNIR Hotels have decided to redevelop the Rydges Hotel for conversion into a luxurious 240-room InterContinental hotel in the capital… Read the full press release