Category Archives: Hospitality

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® received three honours at the Pacific Asia Travel Association Gold Awards

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Dallas, Texas, 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® received three honours at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards, recognising the group’s international marketing campaign created to launch the ultra-luxury hotel collection’s new brand identity. Judged by travel experts, the PATA Gold Awards acknowledge the hospitality industry’s most original initiatives, rewarding projects that… Read the full press release

ME IBIZA, primer hotel de “Leading Hotels of the World”en Ibiza

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Se une así al Gran Meliá Fénix y al Gran Meliá Colón en la alianza que reúne a los mejores hoteles del mundo Inaugurado el pasado mes, será el primer establecimiento de Ibiza, tercero de Baleares y el vigésimo de España, en formar parte de la familia de miembros de The Leading Hotels of the… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. to introduce the Hyatt Ziva brand to Cancun

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CHICAGO, 2014-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ —  Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. (Playa) today announced plans to introduce the Hyatt Ziva brand to Cancun. Formerly Dreams Cancun, the resort’s multi-million dollar renovation began June 1, and it is expected to reopen in late 2015 as Hyatt Ziva Cancun. The resort… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group to release its Financial Report Q2 2014 on Wednesday, 23rd July 2014

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Brussels, Belgium, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group will release their Financial Report Q2 2014 on Wednesday, 23rd July 2014, 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 access… Read the full press release

Vancouver’s preeminent luxury hotel the Rosewood Hotel Georgia received accolades from three leading sources in the travel industry

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Vancouver, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver’s preeminent luxury hotel, is pleased to announce that it has received accolades from three leading sources in the travel industry. Recognized for its superior accommodations, services and guest offerings, the hotel has been named one of the ‘Top City Hotels in Canada’ on Travel +… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Paris to participate in this year’s Vogue’s Fashion Night Out in Paris on 16 September 2014

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Hong Kong, 2014-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce its participation in this year’s prestigious Vogue’s Fashion Night Out taking place in Paris on 16 September 2014. For the past six years, the international editions of Vogue magazine have lit up some of the most glamorous streets in the world with… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Paris granted official “Palace Distinction” by Atout France, the French Agency for Tourism Development

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Hong Kong, 2014-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce it has been granted an official “Palace Distinction” by Atout France, the French Agency for Tourism Development. The hotel’s team is very honoured to receive this new and prestigious rating that celebrates the exceptional quality of services and comfort offered to guests…. Read the full press release

Serena Hotels Africa announced it won 6 awards in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2014

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Kigali, Rwanda,  2014-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Five Serena Lodges have been listed among some of the best places in the world, specifically in the top 50 Lodges & Resorts in Africa and the Middle East. – Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge has been rated 11/50 with a score of 89.87% – Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge… Read the full press release

Courtyard by Marriott plans to open its first hotel in Bosnia and Herzegovina next year

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London, UK, 2014-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtyard by Marriott, a Marriott International brand designed especially to address the needs of business travellers, plans to open its first hotel in Bosnia and Herzegovina next year.  The 130-room Courtyard by Marriott Sarajevo is expected to open in mid-2015 and will operate under a franchise agreement with Lake d.o.o…. Read the full press release

Hilton Brisbane’s Vintaged Bar + Grill awarded Chef’s Hat at the 2014/2015 brisbanetimes.com.au Queensland Good Food Guide Awards for the third consecutive year

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BRISBANE, Australia, 2014-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Brisbane‘s Vintaged Bar + Grill has been awarded a prestigious Chef’s Hat at the 2014/2015 brisbanetimes.com.au Queensland Good Food Guide (GFG) Awards for the third consecutive year. Vintaged Bar + Grill scored 15 out of 20 to claim a sought-after Chef’s Hat – an extraordinary achievement given the… Read the full press release

Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Bel-Air launches Junior Chef Cooking Classes

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Los Angeles, Calif., 2014-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Bel-Air announces the launch of Junior Chef Cooking Classes, just in time for summer break.  Executive chef Hugo Bolanos and his expert team will instruct children ages 4 and up in the kitchens of Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air in the basics of culinary arts at… Read the full press release

LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius named on the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2014

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Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius is delighted to announce that it has been named on the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2014, an annual ranking of the best reviewed hotels as determined by one of the world’s largest full-service online travel site. Pulling from nearly two million annual verified… Read the full press release

ExecuStay and Regus partner to provide personalized living and working environments for extended stay travelers

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Personalized Package Offers a More Rewarding Corporate Housing Experience LOS ANGELES,  2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, ExecuStay and Regus are announcing a partnership designed to provide personalized living and working environments for extended stay travelers. ExecuStay, the leading provider of corporate housing in the United States, and Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workspaces,… Read the full press release

Marco Polo appoints Ms. Jennifer Cronin as VP Sales & Marketing

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Marco Polo is pleased to appoint Ms. Jennifer Cronin as Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Marco Polo Hotels. HONG KONG, 2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Jennifer is currently in the final stage of finishing her PHD in Crisis Management Leadership with Bond University in Australia.  Prior to that, she held the position as Vice… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company introduced series on LinkedIn to lead the conversation about the luxury sector

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With Launch of Thought-Leadership Series CHEVY CHASE, Md., 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The concept of thought leadership centers around leading a conversation and encouraging others to think differently, consider trends and form alternative points of view. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has introduced a series on LinkedIn to lead the conversation about the luxury sector…. Read the full press release

Hotel Cala del Porto launched its new beach club “La Vela”

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Maremma, Italy, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Located on the coast of the picturesque Maremma with magnificent views of the Tuscan Archipelago, Hotel Cala del Porto, a Relais & Chateaux member, has just launched its new beach club, “La Vela”. The club features a spacious wellness area (130 m²) including solarium, Turkish bath and massage treatment rooms, a large… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announced plans for multiple dual-branded hotel developments across the U.S.

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New Crowne Plaza® hotel in vibrant midtown Atlanta with plans for Staybridge Suites® property on top floors is first of several set to open over the next four years ATLANTA, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced plans for multiple dual-branded hotel developments across the U.S., with the first of… Read the full press release

IHG’s patented Green Engage® program helps hotels address the drought conditions in California

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Providing hotels with resources to help address California’s water crisis and contribute to a potential savings of 77 million gallons of water per year Atlanta, GA, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces that IHG’s patented Green Engage® program[1], the online sustainability program used by more than… Read the full press release

IHG approved resolutions in connection with Special Dividend and Share Consolidation at its IHG’s General Meeting

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Denham, Buckinghamshire, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — At IHG’s General Meeting held today, Monday, 30 June 2014, Shareholders approved both of the Resolutions set out in the Notice of General Meeting sent to Shareholders on Friday, 6 June 2014. These Resolutions were in connection with IHG’s proposed Share Consolidation and the obtaining of a new authority to… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Barcelona announce partnership with celebrated Spanish Chef Ángel León

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Hong Kong, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is delighted to announce its partnership with celebrated Spanish Chef Ángel León who brings a new concept to the hotel’s Blanc Brasserie & Gastrobar from this autumn. Chef León will also be responsible for all of the culinary operations of the hotel, with the exception of Moments restaurant by Carme… Read the full press release

Beijing welcomes its second JW Marriott hotel in Xicheng District

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JW Marriott Reinforces Asian Growth with 22nd Hotel Opening   Beijing, China, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Beijing will welcome its second JW Marriott hotel in Xicheng District with the unveiling of JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central overlooking the historical capital city. The new flagship hotel, which is scheduled to open on 26 June 2014, enjoys a… Read the full press release

Coco Collection appoints Paul Vincent Benedict Brown as the General Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island

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MALDIVES, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Coco Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Vincent Benedict Brown as the General Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, the ultimate private island retreat reserved for only the most discerning travellers. Secluded, secret and serene, Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island is one of the world’s… Read the full press release

Belmond announced complimentary 35-minute helicopter safari with its ‘Discover Botswana with Belmond’ offer this July, August and September

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Botswana, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond is offering an unforgettable safari experience to guests at its luxury lodges in Botswana, one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. With the ‘Discover Botswana with Belmond’ offer, those booking four nights or more* in July, August and September will be treated to a complimentary 35-minute helicopter safari… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide to open eight new Hampton by Hilton properties in Latin America

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Latin America Expansion Announcement Follows Opening of Third Hampton by Hilton in Colombia BOGOTA, Colombia and MCLEAN, Va., 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of an agreement to open eight new Hampton by Hilton properties in Latin America, including four in Peru and four in Chile, making it the biggest development… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International ha anunciado hoy la apertura de un nuevo establecimiento de la marca TRYP by Wyndham en la Costa del Sol, Estepona, perteneciente a Málaga

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Mallorca, España, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha anunciado hoy la apertura de un nuevo establecimiento de la marca TRYP by Wyndham en la Costa del Sol, Estepona, perteneciente a Málaga. El hotel TRYP Estepona Valle Romano es un complejo formado por 430 apartamentos, rodeado por un campo de golf y ubicado a… Read the full press release

Ritz-Carlton launches “double Elite night credits” to its Ritz-Carlton Rewards members

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Receive credit for twice the nights when you stay at The Ritz-Carlton CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — There is now a faster way to experience the benefits of Elite status as a Ritz-Carlton Rewards member. In the continued effort to offer Ritz-Carlton Rewards members exceptional experiences, double Elite night credits are a new promotional… Read the full press release

New Brunswick Premier, David Alward with New Castle Hotels & Resorts, Southwest Properties and Marriott International officials commemorate the grand re-opening of the Algonquin Resort

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Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, 2014-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — New Brunswick Premier, David Alward joined officials with New Castle Hotels & Resorts, Southwest Properties and Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) to commemorate the grand re-opening of the Algonquin Resort. Now celebrating its 125th anniversary, the Algonquin first opened in June, 1889 and became the… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou launched Autumn Trade Fair package for participants who wish to arrive or depart Fair in style

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Hong Kong, 2014-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Canton Fair is the largest bi-annual China trade fair held in Guangzhou. This year, the 116th Canton Fair, will be held from 15 October to 4 November, 2014 and Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou have launched a fantastic Autumn Trade Fair package designed for participants who wish to… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Tokyo opens online reservations for Noma at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo

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Hong Kong, 2014-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is delighted to announce that online reservations for Noma at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo will commence at 1pm Japan time on 23 June 2014. Noma is ranked #1 restaurant on The World’s ‘50 Best Restaurants’ list, and Chef René Redzepi and his culinary team will relocate to… Read the full press release

Marriott International donates approximately USD800,000 to the Yao Foundation to establish three Hope Primary schools in the Southwestern region of China

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Campus reconstruction of Lu Zhou Marriott – Yao Foundation Hope Primary Schoolon schedule for completion this September.  Sichuan, China, 2014-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A delegation of Marriott International senior executives and associates joined Yao Ming, founder of Yao Foundation, visiting Lu Zhou Marriott – Yao Foundation Hope Primary School in Luzhou City, Sichuan – the… Read the full press release