Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis included in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2016 Favorite Hotels in the World Gold List

From Silver in celebrations to Gold in publications, Only St. Kitts and Nevis resort honored NEVIS, West Indies, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Coming off the heels of its 25th anniversary Silver Jubilee celebrations in 2015, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis enters 2016 in Gold. The editors of Condé Nast Traveler have spoken and… Read the full news article

22 Hilton Properties honored in the 2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings

Three Properties Named to the Best Hotels in the USA List and 19 Receive Destination Rankings MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report honored three hotels within the Hilton Portfolio as the best hotels in the USA and 19 as one of the best hotels within their market. All hotels… Read the full news article

Travel + Leisure includes Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in its ‘It List 2016’

Chevy Chase, Maryland, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandapa, which opened in September 2015, has been recognized for its locally inspired yet luxurious guest experience, which allows guests to immerse themselves in the spirituality and wellness Ubud and Bali are known for, while enjoying the comfort and service exemplary of The Ritz-Carlton. Situated where temples… Read the full news article

Murwab Hotel Group unveils new exciting destination in Qatar, Simaisma Resort

The soft opening phase comes after the meticulous construction of this Qatari immaculate oceanfront retreat QATAR, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Simaisma, a Murwab Resort, has today opened its doors to the public, unveiling an exciting new destination for local guests and global travelers visiting Qatar. The property is owned by Simaisma Resort Company… Read the full news article

Kempinski Palace Portorož wins 2016 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for Hotels in Slovenia

Portorož, Slovenia, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Palace Portorož has been recognized as the winner in the Travellers’ Choice category in Slovenia for the TripAdvisor awards for Hotels in the year 2016. For the 14th year, TripAdvisor has highlighted the world’s top properties based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a… Read the full news article

Emirates Palace announces the appointment of three new key members to its management

Abu Dhabi, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Palace continues to maintain its position as one of the leading hotels in the world, as recently highlighted by the revered Institutional Investor rankings, and part of the reason for this is its stellar team. Finding the “right talent for the right roles at the right time”… Read the full news article

Starwood announces strong continued growth in North America; signs 92 new hotel deals in 2015

Company Achieves 5th Consecutive Year of Increased Signings in North America with 92 New Deals Surpasses 600th Hotel Milestone with 43 New Openings in 2015 STAMFORD, Conn., 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — From the 2016 American Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced strong continued growth inNorth America, following its… Read the full news article

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to debut its eco-wise Element brand hotel in Yinchuan, China early 2021

Element Yinchuan Hotel Marks Starwood’s Entry into the Capital City of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region inNorthwest China STAMFORD, Conn., 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today announced it has signed an agreement with Ningxia Minsheng Real Estate Co., Ltd. to debut its eco-wise Element brand hotel in Yinchuan—the capital city… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotel Group announces 2015 year-end results; generated more than $1 billion in reservations revenue

CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group, the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, today announced its 2015 year-end results. Last year, the company marked a major milestone in its 48-year history by generating more than $1 billion ($1.011B) in reservations revenue on behalf of… Read the full news article

Steigenberger Hotel Group to open The InterCityHotel Braunschweig in autumn 2016

Braunschweig, Germany, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Second hotel to be launched by the Steigenberger Hotel Group in a region which has the highest density of scientific researchers in Europe – close cooperation with the B&L Group – opening scheduled for the autumn – interior areas styled by star designer Matteo Thun. The InterCityHotel Braunschweig… Read the full news article

IHG unveils newly-renovated Holiday Inn Resort® The Lodge at Big Bear Lake hotel in Big Bear Lake, California

The Lodge at Big Bear Lake will be first Holiday Inn Resort location in California ATLANTA, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the newly-renovated 148-room Holiday Inn Resort® The Lodge at Big Bear Lake hotel in Big Bear Lake, Calif. This hotel is… Read the full news article

IHG signs the first Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants hotel outside of the Americas

Amsterdam set to become home to the first Kimpton hotel outside of the Americas Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of the first Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants hotel outside of the Americas.  Debuting in Europe, the hotel will… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of InterContinental® London – The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula

LONDON, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies announces the opening of InterContinental® London – The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula, London’s rejuvenated historic, entertainment and financial gateway. With 182 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts open worldwide and more than 50 hotels in the global development pipeline,… Read the full news article

IHG opens Holiday Inn® Houston Downtown hotel

ATLANTA, 2016-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the newly-converted 212-room Holiday Inn® Houston Downtown hotel in Houston, Texas. This is the first Holiday Inn hotel located in the downtown area of the city and joins the Crowne Plaza® Houston-Downtown hotel and the Holiday… Read the full news article

HSMAI presents the 2016 HSMAI Digital Marketing Strategy Conference on February 17, at the New York Marriott Marquis

McLean, Va., 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) presents the 2016 HSMAI Digital Marketing Strategy Conference on February 17, at the New York Marriott Marquis. The industry’s premier digital marketing event convenes key stakeholders to address the most critical trends affecting digital marketing in hotels today. With powerful educational… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou and Agent Provocateur to launch limited edition romantic package

Hong Kong, 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou has teamed up with luxury British lingerie retailer Agent Provocateur to launch a limited edition romantic package, effective from 1 February to 13 April 2016. This package features bespoke offerings including a night’s stay in a luxurious Deluxe Room with breakfast, complimentary private fitting appointment with… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo named ‘Best Hotel in the World’ and ‘Best Hotel in Asia’ at the Institutional Investor’s “World’s Best Hotels” rankings

HONG KONG, 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group was again honoured in the  annual “World’s Best Hotels” rankings in Institutional Investor magazine. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo took the coveted number one spot, as ‘Best Hotel in the World’ as well as the ‘Best Hotel in Asia’. The survey rated hotels on a… Read the full news article

Marriott Hotels further expand in China with the opening of the Zhuhai Marriott Hotel

Zhuhai, China, 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels, the iconic flagship brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), accelerates its expansion momentum in China with the opening of the Zhuhai Marriott Hotel in the city of Zhuhai, China. Under a long-term management agreement with ZhuHai New Dragon Hotel Co., Ltd, the 332-room Zhuhai Marriott Hotel… Read the full news article

Marriott International opens its first dual branded property in India, the Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott in Outer Ring Road Bengaluru BENGALURU, INDIA, 2016-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) expands its brand offering in Bengaluru with the opening of the first dual branded property in the country, the Courtyard by Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott. The property is located in… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Amman TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Top Hotel in Jordan, Top Hotel for Service in Jordan and Top Luxury Hotels in Jordan

Amman, Jordan, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman continues to cement its position in the country year after year as Jordan’s most prestigious hospitality address, taking home three TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards in 2016. The coveted awards are presented only to the top 1 percent of all hotels on TripAdvisor. This year,… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas partners with Technogym to provide the first Group Cycle Connect experience in the U.S.

Revolutionary interactive indoor cycling experience combines connected functionality and design with comfort and performance DALLAS, Texas, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, Texas’ leading resort destination, has partnered with Technogym,  a worldwide leader in health and wellness, to provide the first Group Cycle Connect experience in the… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Doha names Ahmad Sleiman as the Hotel’s new Executive Chef

25-Year Four Seasons veteran chef brings global expertise to lead Hotel’s culinary journey Doha, Qatar, 2016-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha welcomes Ahmad Sleiman as the Hotel’s new Executive Chef.  In his role, Sleiman will oversee the Hotel’s nine restaurant and lounge outlets, along with catering and banquet operations. “We are delighted… Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appoints Avi Haksar as managing director of Rosewood Sand Hill® in Menlo Park, CA.

Menlo Park, CA, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has appointed Avi Haksar as managing director of Rosewood Sand Hill® in Menlo Park, CA. Mr. Haksar joins Rosewood Sand Hill with great experience in luxury hospitality management, including his most recent position as managing director of Rosewood Crescent in Dallas, Texas. In… Read the full news article

Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort to begin extensive refurbishment on May 1, 2016

Legendary Caribbean resort to close for 18 months for an extensive refurbishment Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The legendary Rosewood Little Dix Bay resort will begin a complete renovation on May 1, 2016, signifying the most substantial beautification project since it was founded by Laurance S. Rockefeller over 50… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu opens in Istanbul Atakoy; its seventh hotel in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, Turkey, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, proudly announces the opening of its seventh hotel in Istanbul – Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Atakoy. Conveniently located in the Bakirkoy district of Atakoy, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Atakoy sits midway between Ataturk International Airport and… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor strengthens presence in Dubai; announces Radisson Blu Residence Al Sufouh scheduled to open in Q1 2017

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Residence Al Sufouh in Dubai/UAE. The upper upscale property featuring 264 serviced apartments is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q1 2017. “We are delighted… Read the full news article

Web In Travel and Hotel ICON to host the first WIT Hospitality in Hong Kong on March 22, 2016

HONG KONG, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with Web In Travel’s (WIT) mantra of innovation and nurturing new talent, the first WIT Hospitality in Hong Kong on March 22, 2016 will be held in partnership with Hotel ICON, the teaching and research hotel built for the School of Hotel and Tourism Management by… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International celebra su 60 Aniversario presentando en FITUR los 25 hoteles que abrirá en 2016

Mallorca, España, 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha presentado en Fitur, la Feria de Turismo de Madrid, su balance de un intenso año 2015, así como las grandes líneas que guiarán su actuación en los próximos meses. Escarrer destacó el exigente plan de aperturas previsto para el ejercicio 2016, que llevará al… Read the full news article

Wyndham® Extra Holidays launches special deals at 13 resorts throughout California; travelers can save up to 20% off on next vacation

ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is now offering special deals at 13 resorts throughout California where travelers can save up to 20 percent off their next vacation…. Read the full news article

SFO to host reception to celebrate partnership with Hyatt for the future Grand Hyatt San Francisco International Airport

Grand Hyatt San Francisco International Airport slated to open in spring 2019 SAN FRANCISCO,  2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a reception to celebrate the launch of the relationship with Hyatt Corporation to manage and brand the future Grand Hyatt San Francisco International Airport, slated to open in the… Read the full news article