Category Archives: Hospitality

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces global initiative to increase procurement of responsibly sourced seafood at Hyatt hotels

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CHICAGO, 2014-8-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today a global initiative to increase procurement of responsibly sourced seafood at Hyatt hotels, starting with an initial goal of responsibly sourcing more than 50 percent of their inventory by 2018. As a part of this effort, Hyatt will also work toward purchasing more than 15… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation awarded Grand Hyatt São Paulo the company’s CEO’s Award for Innovation

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Hyatt recognizes Brazilian hotel for its approach to building emotional connections CHICAGO, 2014-8-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) awarded Grand Hyatt São Paulo the company’s second annual CEO’s Award for Innovation for its empathy-based approach to building emotional connections with guests and one another. Evaluated by President and CEO Mark Hoplamazian and a… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu® launched “travel magazine style” blog filled with inspirational and useful tips gathered about the areas that surround Radisson Blu hotels worldwide

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Minneapolis And Brussels, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu®, Europe’s largest upper upscale and one of world’s leading hotel brands, today announced the launch of its newly designed ‘travel magazine style’ blog and an innovative way for like-minded travelers to share tips and knowledge about the destinations that surround their hotels. In a contest entitled Social… Read the full press release

Meliá retira de sus menús la aleta de tiburón

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Esta iniciativa, que se mantendrá en todos los hoteles de Meliá Hotels International en el mundo, persigue contribuir a preservar los ecosistemas marinos, velar por el medio ambiente y proteger la vida del planeta Entre 70 y 100 millones de tiburones son cazados cada año para comercializar sus aletas. En varios países asiáticos son consideradas… Read the full press release

La VIII edición del Circuito de Golf Meliá celebró en A Coruña su tercera prueba

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La prueba tuvo lugar, el pasado 24 de julio, en el Club de Golf La Coruña (Zapateira), con un centenar de participantes Mallorca, España, 2014-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — El VIII Circuito de Golf Meliá celebró, a finales del pasado mes de julio, la tercera prueba clasificatoria del torneo en el Club de Golf La Coruña… Read the full press release

InterContinental® Hotels Group new research reveals one in three vacations organised solely through loyalty programmes

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IHG® Rewards Club global study reveals one in three vacations are organised solely through loyalty programmes  Buckinghamshire, UK, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — According to new research released today by InterContinental® Hotels Group (IHG®), 62% of global travellers said that it felt like a dream come true when redeeming points from their loyalty programme all in one go…. Read the full press release

Beverly Magee appointed new Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

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UT alumna and Four Seasons veteran comes to Austin via Seattle and Houston Austin, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Austin announces the appointment of Beverly Magee, a Houston native and Four Seasonsveteran, as its new Hotel Manager. Most recently Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, Magee’s promotion to the Hotel Manager position comes with nearly 27… Read the full press release

Jimbaran Bay Cooking Academy opens at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay on August 4, 2014

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Bali’s only resort with a stand-alone cooking school Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia, 2014-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Delicious local food is one of Bali’s most famous attractions, and now visitors can take home the authentic flavours of Indonesian cuisine, thanks to the new Jimbaran Bay Cooking Academy, opening August 4, 2014, atFour Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco to host exclusive bridal brunch featuring Vera Wang’s Fall 2014 Bridal Collection on August 10, 2014

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MKT Restaurant – Bar at Four Seasons hosts exclusive bridal brunch for fashion aficionados San Francisco, CA, 2014-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco invites brides-to-be and style aficionados to a Fashion Brunch at MKT Restaurant-Bar featuring the Fall 2014 Bridal Collection from Vera Wang. On Sunday, August 10, 2014 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, guests will be greeted… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle welcomes Tawny Paperd as its new Director of Sales and Marketing

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Paperd brings three decades of experience to Seattle’s best hotel Seattle, WA, 2014-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seattle welcomes Tawny Paperd as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. A Washington native, Paperd will oversee a team in charge of sales, catering, marketing, public relations and social media for the Hotel. “Tawny’s extensive and varied knowledge… Read the full press release

Unique luxury hotels and resorts operator YTL Hotels expands partnership with hospitality solutions provider TravelClick

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NEW YORK & KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2014-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — YTL Hotels, which owns a collection of unique luxury hotels and resorts in Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and beyond, today announced an expanded partnership with hospitality solutions provider TravelClick. This long-term partnership will maximize transactions and drive revenue for ten of its world-class properties through the use… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® received top distinctions in the 20th annual Nationwide Relocating Employee Survey© conducted by Trippel Survey & Research, LLC

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Nationwide Relocating Employee Survey© Ranks Company Tops in Satisfaction LOS ANGELES, 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is honored to once again receive top distinctions in the 20th annual Nationwide Relocating Employee Survey© conducted by Trippel Survey & Research, LLC. Oakwood Worldwide received the highest performance score… Read the full press release

Concur announced Airbnb and Uber as the latest partners to join its growing platform to improve business travel and streamline expenses

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New Partnerships Reflect Growing Collaborative Consumption Among Business Travelers  Los Angeles, Calif., 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of spend management solutions and services, announced Airbnb and Uber as the latest partners to join its growing platform to improve business travel and streamline expenses . With this partnership, the benefits of… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor announced the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Pulkovo Airport in Russia’s cultural capital, St. Petersburg

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Russia’s first internationally branded hotel with direct skyway access to the airport terminal  St. Petersburg,  2014-7-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups and the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS & Baltics, announce the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Pulkovo Airport in Russia’s cultural capital, St. Petersburg…. Read the full press release

RCI partners with SS&C’s TimeShareWare to offer convenient and cost savings benefits of its RCI ConnectSM platform to even more RCI® affiliated resorts

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TimeShareWare joins growing list of RCI Connect platform partners PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-7-29 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE:WYN), recently announced that it has partnered with SS&C’s TimeShareWare (NASDAQ: SSNC), one of the industry’s leading property management system (PMS) companies, to offer the convenience and cost savings benefits of… Read the full press release

Meliá, reconocida entre los miembros más importantes de The Code de 2014

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El Código tiene como misión crear conciencia, herramientas y soporte a la industria turística para prevenir la explotación sexual de niñas y niños en todo el mundo A día de hoy más de 200 empresas del sector turismo han unido a The Code y más de 140.000 profesionales han recibido formación en 50 países del… Read the full press release

Contemporary wine country resort Solage Calistoga honored with AAA Four Diamond Award for the second consecutive year

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Relaxed Luxury, Michelin Star Dining and Destination Spa Define Napa Valley Resort Experience CALISTOGA, CALIF., 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Solage Calistoga, the contemporary wine country resort that redefines “fun” in Napa Valley, today announced AAA has honored the property with a Four Diamond distinction for the second consecutive year. Solage Calistoga, the flagship property… Read the full press release

La Quinta Resort & Club announces multi-million dollar restoration reviving the luster of this iconic desert hideaway

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Desert Landmark Set for Property-Wide Enhancement; Debuts Fall/2014 LA QUINTA, Calif., 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The original desert hideaway, La Quinta Resort & Club, has been a haven to Hollywood stars since it first opened in 1926. Now a multi-million dollar restoration revives the luster of this iconic resort with a fresh, modern look in line… Read the full press release

qualia named Best Australian Hotel/Resort in the Australian Federation of Travel Agents 2014 National Travel Industry Awards

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Hamilton Island, Australia, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamilton Island’s luxury resort, qualia has been bestowed the honour of Best Australian Hotel/Resort in the Australian Federation of Travel Agents 2014 National Travel Industry Awards; the premier industry event of the year. The Awards provide the opportunity for the industry to acknowledge the achievements of those who… Read the full press release

Red Carnation Hotels: The Old Government House Hotel and Spa has been granted Visit Guernsey’s Gold Award

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GUERNSEY, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Old Government House Hotel and Spa has been granted Visit Guernsey’s Gold Award and had its five-star rating and Breakfast Award renewed for a further 12 months. The Gold Award recognises excellence in the experience that guests receive, from the moment they make a reservation, their arrival at the hotel and… Read the full press release

Jill and Paul Kirwin donate $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation 2014 Annual Giving Campaign

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Washington, DC, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Jill and Paul Kirwin contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) 2014 Annual Giving Campaign. The Annual Giving Campaign is the Foundation’s yearly key fundraiser that supports its core missions, including providing scholarships to hospitality management students, funding important research in areas such as room… Read the full press release

Delta Hotels and Resorts to open new four-star hotel at Calgary International Airport Expansion

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Calgary, AB, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Hotels and Resorts announced today a new four-star full- service hotel in Calgary, Alberta, that showcases Delta’s reinvigorated brand through modern design and innovation. Slated to open in conjunction with the airport’s new international terminal, the new Delta Calgary International Airport is located within the terminal complex… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group™ reports on its second quarter results

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CHICAGO, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, today announced second quarter results. Over the past three months, the company generated year-to-date increases of 23 percent in reservations revenue, 18 percent in room nights, and 20 percent in bookings for its member hotels, compared… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Group to open fifth hotel in China

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — An agreement has now been signed for a fifth hotel in the country to be located in the multi-million eastern metropolis of Taizhou. The Steigenberger flagship hotel in Taizhou will be housed in the top twelve storeys of the 300-metre City Towers, which will then become the city’s tallest… Read the full press release

IHG announces the next evolution of its Holiday Inn® brand’s Change Your View platform, Journey to Extraordinary

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Iconic Hotel Brand Captures Extraordinary Journeys Of Its Guests Through A Digitally-Led Campaign ATLANTA, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced the next evolution of its Holiday Inn® brand’s Change Your View platform,Journey to Extraordinary. This new campaign celebrates the inspiring journeys of its many guests, by sharing their unique narratives through the brand’s first digitally-led, multimedia… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® appointed Scott Garber as director of supplier management

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Scott Garber to lead supply chain management team for global serviced apartment provider LOS ANGELES, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide® the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has appointed Scott Garber as director of supplier management. In this capacity, Garber will work closely with Craig Ryan, managing director of Oakwood Worldwide’s Asia… Read the full press release

Belmond updates business amenities and offers special group rates across its collection of luxury hotels

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LONDON, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Catering to the travel trend for creative event facilities in inspiring destinations, Belmond is updating business amenities and offering special group rates across its curated collection of luxury hotels and travel experiences. Highlights include a new event conservatory at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire and a Highland… Read the full press release

Marco Polo inaugurated its new hotel in Manila in grand style

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Manila, Philippines, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — MARCO POLO recently inaugurated its new hotel in Manila in grand style last July 09, 2014. The first Marco Polo Hotel to open in the capital of the Philippines signals a whole new dimension in showcasing the renowned brand of Asian hospitality embodied in the pioneering spirit of Marco… Read the full press release

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham® ranked highest in guest satisfaction in the economy/budget segment by J.D. Power in the 2014 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index study

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Once again, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham®—part of Wyndham Hotel Group and parent company Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN)—has been ranked highest in guest satisfaction in the economy/budget segment by J.D. Power in the 2014 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. Within its segment, Microtel Inn & Suites… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor signs five new projects in Saudi Arabia and increases its presence in the Kingdom to 22 hotels

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Minneapolis, Minn., 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic and largest hotel groups worldwide, announces the signing of five new projects in Saudi Arabia and increases its presence in the Kingdom to 22 hotels and almost 4,000 rooms in operation and under development. The sophisticated upper upscale brand Radisson Blu and… Read the full press release