LONDON, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Every year, Condé Nast Traveler sets the gold standard for international hotels, resorts and cruise lines with its prestigious “Readers’ Choice Awards.” This year, properties were rigorously screened and rated by nearly 77,000 readers before a select few were awarded inclusion in the coveted list. The Red Carnation… Read the full press release
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Abjar Hotels International for a new 450-room Holiday Inn Dubai World Central and 250-room Staybridge Suites Dubai World Central. The two hotels will be located in Dubai World Central (DWC), along the main route… Read the full press release
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies today announces the launch of its Holiday Inn Express® brand in Russia, the CIS and Georgia. In cooperation with Regional Hotel Chain (RHC), Russia’s rapidly growing hotel property developer, IHG is pleased to introduce Holiday Inn… Read the full press release
MALDIVES, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives opened its doors in December 2013, with its unique Premium All-Inclusive holiday plan, offering guests a ‘hassle-free beach holiday experience’! Still under a year old, the resort has been making strides and receiving accolades from world-wide, through its unique approach to the typical Maldivian holiday… Read the full press release
MALDIVES, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives invites couples to celebrate a new romantic retreat within its magnificent tropical paradise resort setting with several wedding packages to choose from. There is no better way to say “I Do” than at the 5-Star, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives. Couples… Read the full press release
Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently reopened after an extensive makeover by design queen Kelly Hoppen, luxury Mauritian beach resort LUX* Belle Mare welcomes the culinary talents of celebrity chef Vineet Bhatia, dubbed the ‘finest modern-Indian chef anywhere’ by The Times’ critic AA Gill. This is not the first accolade for the… Read the full press release
Highly individualized wellness program achieved through energy-focused Spa treatments, fitness classes, Maui-inspired activities and nutrient-rich culinary menus Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A., 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has launched Wellness Your Way, a program to help guests achieve optimal wellness through energy-focused spa treatments, fitness classes including ocean-view yoga, and healthy… Read the full press release
Doha, Qatar, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Layne Nguyen as General Manager at Nobu Doha, the Hotel’s highly anticipated new restaurant scheduled to open by the end of the year. As the world’s largest Nobu, the tri-level restaurant is well appointed alongside the Hotel’s idyllic waterfront setting… Read the full press release
St Petersburg, Russia, 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Russia’s first ever five-star hotel, Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, has unveiled six magnificent new suites including the largest presidential suite in St Petersburg and five Avant-Garde Suites inspired by 20th-century Russian artists. Created from 19 first-floor rooms in response to a growing demand for suite accommodation, the… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, and Al Hokair Group, a leading hospitality and entertainment group in Saudi Arabia, have signed a long-term country development agreement: Across the Kingdom, Carlson Rezidor will operate around 30 new and existing hotels, resorts and serviced… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor further drives its pro-active and strategic asset management approach with the conclusion of two major agreements in Western Europe in Q3 2014 Pro-active asset management Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, further drives… Read the full press release
Parsippany, N.J., 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,540 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the appointment of Rui Barros as president and managing director of North America franchise operations. In this role, Barros will be responsible for Wyndham Hotel Group’s field and… Read the full press release
Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place becomes state’s fourth Wyndham Grand hotel PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,540 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today expanded the footprint of its upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand in Florida with the… Read the full press release
Mallorca, España, 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — La Compañía hotelera líder en España, y una de las primeras del mundo en el segmento resorts, anunció hoy, en el marco de una gira de su Vicepresidente por diversos países de Oriente Medio y Asia-Pacífico, la firma con dos importantes propiedades en destinos tan importantes como… Read the full press release
Hyatt Place hotel offers 81 guestrooms, and is located minutes from Savannah Hilton Head International Airport and downtown Savannah CHICAGO, 2014-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Hotel Equities today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Savannah Airport. The 81-room hotel is conveniently located two miles from the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport… Read the full press release
World-Class Destination Introduces New Extension of Classic Slogan with the Launch of TV Spot and Social Media Activation LAS VEGAS, 2014-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Las Vegas officially launched the first national broadcast commercial of the new “What Happens Here, Stays Here” fall campaign on Monday, Oct. 13, along with an interactive social activation. The… Read the full press release
BENGALURU, India, 2014-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,540 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the launch of Ramada Encore Bangalore Domlur, the first Ramada Encore property in India. The launch coincides with a significant milestone for the Ramada® brand as… Read the full press release
Agreement calls for 35 Howard Johnson hotels to open in India by 2020 BENGALURU, India, 2014-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,540 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today launched its first Howard Johnson® hotel in India at the IT city of Bengaluru. The… Read the full press release
App Now Allows Creation of Personalized, Shareable Travel Posters CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2014-10-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton knows the value of a photo is not only its aesthetic quality, but in the memory that it evokes. Enhancements to the luxury hotel company’s app are live, allowing the creation of personalized travel posters on smart phones… Read the full press release
Live Like a Local® Bonus Offer Available Until March 31, 2015 LOS ANGELES, 2014-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — ExecuStay, an Oakwood Worldwide® brand, is inviting guests to Live Like a Local in participating cities from Sep. 1, 2014 through Mar. 31, 2015. Through this exclusive promotion, guests can earn 10,000 Marriott Rewards bonus points or… Read the full press release
Dallas, TX, 2014-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Saturday, November 1, five nationally-recognized chefs will converge on the Mansion Restaurant for an over-the-top dinner benefiting the James Beard Foundation. Truffles and Bubbles will showcase seven stunning courses from Mansion chefs Bruno Davaillon and Nicolas Blouin and five additional James Beard-recognized chefs, all featuring Urbani white Alba… Read the full press release
Bethesda, Md., 2014-10-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the appointment of Julius Robinson to vice president for the Autograph Collection, the company’s exclusive portfolio of independent hotels. In his role, Julius’s leadership will drive, define and execute global strategy for Autograph Collection. He will also play an integral role… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES, 2014-10-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, is pleased to announce that Bill Foltz, the company’s chief financial officer (CFO), was honored as Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2014 CFO of the Year in the large private company category. The finalists and winners of the… Read the full press release
Denham, UK, 2014-10-7 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have launched a bespoke training programme for the food and beverage (F&B) teams in its hotels across the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) and Greater China regions. The programme, initially rolled out with more than 10 courses incorporating over 500 video lessons,… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2014-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental’s USD multi-million global advertising campaign “He’s a Fan/She’s a Fan”, continues to gather ‘fans’ from around the world. The latest addition is the award-winning Hollywood actress, Lucy Liu. The campaign is designed to raise Mandarin Oriental’s brand awareness globally in print and in digital media,… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2014-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Miami welcomes guests to enjoy contemporary Asian art at a special exhibition titled “The Modern Utopia” during the prestigious Art Basel Miami Beach between December 4-7, 2014. Making its debut in MO Bar + Lounge, the exhibition celebrates the hotel’s Asian roots and reflects the… Read the full press release
9 hotels, 1300 rooms scheduled to open by 2015; 30 hotels, 5500 rooms expected to open by 2020 USD 1.5.bn capital investment by Marriott’s real estate partners Bethesda, Md., 2014-10-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Africa’s largest hotel company following its strategic acquisition of Protea Hotel Group, continues to gather momentum with a packed… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2014-10-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has prepared a list of hotels offering special promotions in Berlin, Germany to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The event was one of the twentieth century’s most defining… Read the full press release
TravelClick Continues to Win More Awards Year-Over-Year at Prestigious Global Competitions NEW YORK, 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, received 44 awards for website design in hotel and lodging categories from three prestigious organizations: The Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, W³ and Web… Read the full press release
GBTA Foundation Survey of Travel Mangers Finds General Satisfaction, Cost-Savings When using Dynamic Pricing Model ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Dynamic pricing in hotels for corporate traveler managers continues to be a well-received cost-saving measure, according to a new study by the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association… Read the full press release