Four Seasons appoints Sherifa Issa to Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for its hotels and resorts in Egypt

Cairo, Egypt, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Sherifa Issa has been promoted to Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for Four Seasons hotels and resorts in Egypt, including Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza,Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano and Four Seasons Resort Sharm El… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Nevis marks its 25th anniversary with commemorative coffee table cookbook

New commemorative coffee table cookbook marks a quarter century of authentic Caribbean luxury Nevis, West Indies, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis opened its doors on February 14, 1991, as the first and still the only Four Seasons destination in the Caribbean. Throughout the Resort’s legendary quarter century of operation, the talented… Read the full news article

The Spa & Fitness Center at Four Seasons Hotel Houston to relaunch in March following multi-million-dollar makeover

Luxury spa and fitness facility in downtown Houston relaunches in late March with whole new look and uniquely Tex-centric offerings HOUSTON, TX, 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction is underway at The Spa & Fitness Center at Four Seasons Hotel Houston as the storied downtown hotel undergoes a multi-million-dollar makeover – including a complete revamp… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels unveils series of bold changes to its Choice Privileges guest rewards program

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today the rollout of a series of bold changes to its Choice Privileges guest rewards program. The program enhancements are being implemented to bring greater and faster value to the over 25 million members… Read the full news article

IHG® launches the Planet Trekkers mobile app for children to learn about and explore their travel destination

Buckinghamshire, UK, 2016-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental® Hotels Group) today announces the launch of the Planet Trekkers mobile app from InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, designed for children to learn about and explore their travel destination, before, during and after their holiday. The app has been created in partnership with National Geographic Kids. To… Read the full news article

IHG® to develop InterContinental Phuket Resort

Buckinghamshire, UK, 2016-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced the signing of a management agreement with Proud Resort Phuket Co., Ltd to develop InterContinental Phuket Resort, as part of a luxury community project, MontAzure, in the most exclusive area on Phuket’s stunning west coast marking InterContinental Hotels & Resorts’ debut on… Read the full news article

IHG announces EVEN® Hotels brand in Pittsburgh, Houston and Eugene, Oregon

First Hotel Brand Dedicated to Wellness Continues to Grow its Portfolio ATLANTA, 2016-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the continued growth of its EVEN® Hotels brand, with signings in Pittsburgh, Houston and Eugene, Ore. EVEN Hotels now has three open properties, including the… Read the full news article

IHG announces dual branded hotel development on Heathrow Bath Road: Holiday Inn® London and Staybridge Suites® London

Buckinghamshire, UK, 2016-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a dual branded hotel development near Heathrow Airport, London. The two hotels Holiday Inn® London – Heathrow Bath Road and Staybridge Suites® London – Heathrow Bath Road will operate under a franchise… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the appointment of Patrick J. Grismer as chief financial officer

CHICAGO, 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the selection of Patrick J. Grismer as chief financial officer, reporting to Mark Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer, effective March 14, 2016. In this role, Grismer will be responsible for all aspects of the finance function, while serving as a key… Read the full news article

Wyndham Worldwide earns Gold Class Distinction and included in the Sustainability Yearbook for the third time by RobecoSAM

Hospitality Company also Included in “The Sustainability Yearbook” for 3rd Time Parsippany, NJ, 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide’s (NYSE: WYN) sustainably accomplishments and performance results have resulted in another achievement. RobecoSAM, the world’s leading investment asset management firm focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing, has recognized the Company as an industry leader, earning it… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group expands in South East Asia with the opening of its first Days Inn® hotel in Indonesia

Expands South East Asia footprint with opening of 119-room Days Hotel & Suites Jakarta Airport JAKARTA, INDONESIA, 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing its robust expansion in South East Asia, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the opening of its first Days Inn® hotel in Indonesia, the 119-room Days Hotel & Suites Jakarta Airport. Located in… Read the full news article

Wyndham Rewards launches mockumentary sitcom “Have Points, Will Travel” to its in-room programming

Mockumentary meets reality TV; award-winning loyalty program’s “Have Points, Will Travel” is the answer to historically boring in-room programming Parsippany, N.J., 2016-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Tired of turning on your hotel TV only to be bombarded and bored with the details of what’s happening in Ballroom C? We hear you. That’s why Wyndham… Read the full news article

Acqualina Resort & Spa celebrates Valentine’s Day with romance-inspired offerings

Five-Star, Five-Diamond luxury resort in Sunny Isles Beach offers romance-inspired packages sure to make any lover’s dreams come true for Valentine’s Day SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa, the ultra-luxurious, Miami oceanfront resort set directly on the sand in the heart of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is revealing… Read the full news article

Acqualina Resort & Spa launches new curriculum for the marquee AcquaMarine program for children ages 5-12

Revamped Curriculum Incorporates Arts and Crafts, Technology and Dynamic Marine Biology Learning for the Resort’s Junior Guests SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ —  Launching February 15, 2016, Acqualina Resort & Spa , a Miami Family resort, will roll out an exciting new curriculum for the marquee AcquaMarine program, offered for children… Read the full news article

Rezidor extends lease agreement for the Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Stockholm by 25 years

Flagship will see full renovation and room extension Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the world’s most dynamic hotel companies and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, and foundations closely related to the Swedish Order of Freemasons have extended their lease agreement for the Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Stockholm… Read the full news article

Rezidor announces the opening of its fifth hotel in Oman Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar

Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, proudly announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar. This is Rezidor’s fifth hotel in operation in Oman. Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar is the only beach front address in the Northern Province of Oman. At 12 kms… Read the full news article

The Rezidor Hotel Group to release their Financial Report Q4 2015 on 16th February 2016

Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group will release their Financial Report Q4 2015 on Tuesday, 16th February 2016 at 7:30 CET. On the same day at 10:00 CET the group will hold a webcast hosted by Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO, and Knut Kleiven, Deputy President & CFO. To… Read the full news article

Americas Lodging Investment Summit becomes the first hotel investment conference to reach more than 3,000 registered delegates

Washington, D.C., 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) reached new heights this year with more than 3,000 registered delegates at the two-and-a-half day conference from January 25-27 at the JW Marriott and Microsoft Theater L.A. LIVE, making ALIS the first hotel investment conference to reach this milestone. Co-hosted by the… Read the full news article

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announces Four Points Addis Ababa, Meskel Square in Ethiopia, slated to open in 2019

STAMFORD, Conn., 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — POINT 1: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced it will introduce its booming Four Points brand in Ethiopia with a new-build property developed by Alemgenet Trade & Industries PLC, an Ethiopian private liability company. Slated to open at the beginning of 2019, Four Points by… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Moscow launches exclusive series of pop-up art exhibitions from February 18 until March 3

Moscow, Russia, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Moscow is launching an exclusive series of pop-up art exhibitions of contemporary Russian artists and photographers in cooperation with top Moscow art galleries. For two weeks at a time, Moskovksy Bar, one of the trendiest bars in the Russian capital, will be turned into a… Read the full news article

AYALA Champagne Dinner on March 24, 2016 at MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

Tokyo, Japan, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On Thursday, March 24, 2016 MOTIF RESTAURANT & BAR at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi invites Champagne enthusiasts an exclusive Champagne Dinner with AYALA.  It has been based in Aÿ, France, at the heart of the great Champagne vineyards, since it was founded more than 150 years… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara announces the promotion of Conor Ball to Chef de Cuisine

Chef Ball brings a passion for seasonal cooking and classical technique to Aviara San Diego, Aviara, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara announces the recent promotion of Conor Ball to Chef de Cuisine. Chef Ball will oversee Aviara’s culinary team and all dining experiences at the Resort, including Aviara’s signatureSeasons Restaurant… Read the full news article

FRHI Hotels & Resorts becomes the first and only hospitality company to ever receive the J.D. Power President’s Award

Leading operator of the Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel brands becomes only the 14th organization and first hospitality company ever to receive this elite distinction from J.D. Power  TORONTO, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI), the parent company of luxury brands Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Hotels welcome Dr. Jennifer Cronin as its new president

HONG KONG, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has announced the commencement of Dr. Jennifer Cronin as President for Marco Polo Hotels, succeeding Mr. Eric Waldburger who has retired. In his role as President, Mr. Waldburger led the company for almost four years through one of its most active periods in over a… Read the full news article

Rosewood Mayakoba introduces apothecary-inspired treatment Kuxtal Sensory Garden Journey

An Apothecary-Inspired Experience at Award-Winning Sense® Spa Awakens the Senses and Promotes Well-being with Customized Treatments Riviera Maya, Mexico, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Mayakoba, the premier resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, today introduced the Kuxtal Sensory Garden Journey, an innovative treatment inspired by the Mayan’s deep respect for nature and belief in the… Read the full news article

Rosewood Mayakoba received two honors at the TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards

Riviera Maya, Mexico, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Mayakoba, the ultra-luxury resort located in Riviera Maya, was recognized by the TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards in two separate categories. Rosewood Mayakoba topped out the ‘Top 25 Hotels in Mexico’ list at number one and ranked thirteen in the ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces the promotion of Rémy Merckx to the role of Vice President Marketing EMEA

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic  hotel groups, announces the promotion of Rémy Merckx to the role of Vice President  Marketing EMEA. Rémy joined Carlson Rezidor in July 2013 and served as the Senior Director e-Business  Development and became Vice President Digital… Read the full news article

Wyndham Vacation Rentals study: More non-skiers are visiting the slopes this ski season

Study finds 10 percent increase from last year in number of non-skiers taking ski or snowboard vacations with family and friends Parsippany, N.J., 2016-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — More non-skiers are visiting the slopes this ski season, and they’ve got opinions on where to stay. This year, nearly one in three non-skiers said they… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu unveils innovative, coherent way to evolve a property’s design according to guests’ changing lifestyles and trends

MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS and SINGAPORE, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu®, one of the world’s leading hotel brands, today announced the launch of “BluPrint,” a new dynamic interior design offering for the styling of guest rooms, social and public spaces, as well as meetings & events. BluPrint is an innovative, coherent way to evolve a… Read the full news article

Rezidor announces the Radisson RED Makarunah and Park Inn by Radisson Madinah Road in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, introduces the lifestyle select brand Radisson RED to Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia: the Radisson RED Makarunah featuring 280 units is scheduled to open in Q2 2018…. Read the full news article