Category Archives: Hospitality

HSMAI and Nor1 released white paper “Engaging the Traveler in Real Time: Ancillary Revenue, Upselling, and the Mobile Platform”

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McLEAN, VA, 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), in partnership with Nor1, the technology leader in upsell solutions, today released a new white paper entitled, “Engaging the Traveler in Real Time: Ancillary Revenue, Upselling, and the Mobile Platform.” Use of mobile devices has skyrocketed. In 2014, estimates show that 40… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. president Arne Sorenson to present at the 2014 Goldman Sachs Conference on June 3

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Remarks to be Webcast. Bethesda, Md., 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Arne Sorenson, president and chief executive officer at Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), will speak at the 2014 Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference on Tuesday, June 3.  Mr. Sorenson’s presentation will be at approximately 9:15 a.m., Eastern Time, and will be… Read the full press release

SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown at MSU Denver certified LEED® Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council

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Offering Special Green Urban Garden Getaway Package Denver, Colo., 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown at MSU Denver is thrilled to announce that it has been certified LEED® Gold for New Construction by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building design and construction. Owned by the Metropolitan State… Read the full press release

TravelClick’s May 2014 North American Hospitality Review: The hotel industry continued on its positive growth trajectory in the Q2-2014

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NEW YORK, 2014-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The hotel industry continued on its positive growth trajectory in the second quarter 2014 and for the next 12 months, showing gains in both occupancy and average daily rate (ADR), according to data from the May 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). Both the transient (individual business and… Read the full press release

Loews Don CeSar Hotel to help educate and inform visitors about the natural environment and sea life of St. Pete Beach, FL

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ST. PETE BEACH, 2014-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Loews Don CeSar Hotel, the iconic seaside property in famed St. Pete Beach, FL has partnered with Tampa Bay Watch, the Pinellas Education Foundation, and students from St. Petersburg’s Campbell Park Elementary School, to create a series of permanent education stations, and sea life mural, designed to inform… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide to open new Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Abu Dhabi, UAE

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DUBAI, UAE/MCLEAN, Va., 2014-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel for Abu Dhabi, UAE. The hotel, currently known as Abu Dhabi Al Maqta, will rebrand and re-open as Hilton Abu Dhabi Capital Grand in Summer 2013. Described as an ‘architectural masterpiece’, the 281-room conversion property is… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to host casting call for ABC’s new season of The Bachelor on June 27, 2014

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St. Louis, 2014-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis will be hosting a casting call for ABC’s new season of The Bachelor on Friday, June 27, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The search is on for eligible women and men who are ready to find true love on the hit television show… Read the full press release

Florida’s newest wedding destination Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort opens on August 3, 2014

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Florida’s newest wedding destination combines an extraordinary setting with flawless service Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, 2014-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort, opening August 3, 2014, is Central Florida’s newest wedding destination extraordinaire. With its exclusive lakeside setting and serene, lushly landscaped location, guests will be wowed… Read the full press release

Joe Palma joins BOURBON STEAK at Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC as Executive Chef

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Washington, DC, 2014-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Chef Michael Mina is pleased to announce Joe Palma as the new Executive Chef of BOURBON STEAK, the modern American steakhouse located in Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. Palma will assume his new position in mid-June. “I’m very pleased to have Joe leading the kitchen at BOURBON STEAK…. Read the full press release

Thavorn Hotels and Resorts properties in Phuket Thailand received TripAdvisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence awards

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Bangkok, 2014-5-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Thavorn Hotels and Resorts announced that both their properties on the sunshine island of Phuket, Thailand have received TripAdvisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence awards. Thavorn Beach Village and Spa and Thavorn Palm Beach Resort received the accolades in recognition of consistently achieving outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor. To qualify… Read the full press release

IHG opens Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor Regency in Maine

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Resort located adjacent to Acadia National Park ATLANTA, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor Regency. This resort is located one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, Maine has a marina and lobster pond on-site and boasts stunning views… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opens Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach in Florida

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Resort located near several water and adventure parks ATLANTA, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach. The beachfront resort is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with stunning ocean views. “The Holiday… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announces the opening of its newest hotel, Mandarin Oriental Taipei

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Hong Kong, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of its newest hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei. In celebration, the luxury property is offering guests a tantalizing Stay for More package which provides three nights’ accommodation for the price of two and an exclusive Dining Experience package which include a… Read the full press release

Marriott International appoints Samir Baidas Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa and Philip Bryson as SVP, Middle East and North Africa

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Samir Baidas confirmed as Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa Philip Bryson appointed Senior Vice President, Middle East and North Africa Appointments come on the back of growing regional demand; Marriott International announced 14 new properties in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Sub Saharan Africa at AHIC 2014 AHIC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-5-21 —… Read the full press release

Renaissance Hotels opens its first hotel in Alberta the Renaissance Hotel Edmonton International Airport

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Edmonton, Alberta, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels, a hotel brand recognized for inspiring travelers to Live Life to DiscoverSM, announced today the opening of its first hotel in Alberta, the state of the art Renaissance Hotel Edmonton International Airport. Representing the next generation airport hotel and the first hotel of its kind to open… Read the full press release

Hilton Queenstown’s eforea: spa names Karen Savery as its new spa manager

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QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, 2014-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — eforea: spa at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa gains an experienced hand in the management of its affairs with the hiring of Karen Savery as its new spa manager. Savery slips into her new position with a wealth of experience from the wellness industry, having worked the past eight… Read the full press release

Maldives: 10 day Yoga Retreat at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu this June by German Yoga Guru Birgit Feliz Carrasco

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Maldives, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — For visitors planning to spend their summer holidays in Maldives, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu has a special treat in store this June – a 10 day Yoga Retreat led by Birgit Feliz Carrasco, an experienced Yoga Guru from Germany. Starting on the 01st of June, this exclusive retreat will… Read the full press release

Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula launches ‘Food, Fashion and Fitness Getaway’ from June 19 to 22, 2014

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Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has launched a ‘Food, Fashion and Fitness Getaway’ from Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 June to immerse guests in gastronomy, style and wellbeing. Targeting both fitness fanatics and those keen step-up their exercise regime, the three-night break includes an… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide achieves 12% energy reduction across its North American locations part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge program

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PARSIPPANY, N.J.,  2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Using unique, industry-leading ideas, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, again demonstrated its continued leadership and innovation in sustainability best practices, achieving a total 12 percent reduction of its North American locations that are part of the program since first starting the U.S…. Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group launches its first national umbrella advertising campaign

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,500 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced its first national umbrella advertising campaign aimed at building consumer awareness of its powerhouse brands and loyalty program. The campaign, developed by MMGY and voiced by renowned… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group signs franchise agreement for Ramada Nairobi in Kenya

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NAIROBI, 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,500 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced plans to expand into Kenya after signing a franchise agreement for Ramada Nairobi, the first Wyndham Hotel Group property in the country. Ramada Nairobi will be owned and managed by… Read the full press release

Meliá duplica su beneficio en el primer trimestre del año

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Gabriel Escarrer, Vicepresidente y CEO de Meliá Hotels International: “Los resultados ponen en valor nuestra estrategia en los últimos años y la acertada transición hacia un modelo de negocio más internacional y orientado a la gestión de hoteles de terceros. Para nuestra Compañía es una enorme satisfacción mostrar incrementos de los márgenes en todos los… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group names Paulo Pena as SVP and managing director, Latin America

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Focused on maintaining its vigorous development strategy and growing its presence in Latin America, Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,500 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the appointment of Paulo Pena as senior vice president and managing director,… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation to open Hyatt Regency hotel in Almaty, Kazakhstan

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CHICAGO, 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Tavros Investment Holding for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Expected to open in 2017, Hyatt Regency Almaty will mark Hyatt’s return to Kazakhstan. “We are delighted to re-establish a Hyatt… Read the full press release

Three Palm Springs boutique hotels awarded 2014 Travelers’ Choice™ Hotels with Exceptional Service by TripAdvisor

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Palm Springs, Calif., 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Three Palm Springs boutique hotels properties have received the 2014 Travelers’ Choice™ Hotels with Exceptional Service by TripAdvisor. Travelers rated Desert Riviera Hotel as the #1 “Top 10 Hotels for Service in the U.S.” and #8 “Top 10 Hotels for Service in the World.” In addition, Hotel California is ranked #2… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company launches Six Word Wows digital campaign

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Paying Homage To Classic Ernest Hemingway Line; Any Great Story Can Be Told In Six Words CHEVY CHASE, Md., 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In a new digital campaign launching today, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. will share eight original guest stories, each told in just six words. The unique execution will appear across multiple social… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide Associate Robyn Tierney to chair 2014 Young Professionals Under 40 committee for the Worldwide ERC

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Robyn Tierney Named Young Professionals Under 40 Committee Chair LOS ANGELES, 2014-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, has announced that Robyn Tierney, account manager, will serve as 2014 chair of the Young Professionals Under 40 committee for the Worldwide ERC Worldwide ERC is the workforce mobility association… Read the full press release

The Market in Hotel ICON named Best Buffet in Hong Kong for the third time at OpenRice Best Restaurant Awards

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Hong Kong, 2014-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Offering a wide range of top-quality Asian and international delicacies with freshest ingredients, The Market in Hotel ICON was chosen as the Best Buffet in an annual poll of Hong Kong diners for the third time at OpenRice Best Restaurant Awards. This year, the restaurant has also been… Read the full press release

IHG® signs three more Holiday Inn Express® hotels in UK & Ireland

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DUBLIN, 2014-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has announced another step forward in the UK & Ireland with the signing of three more Holiday Inn Express® hotels: Holiday Inn Express® Grimsby, Holiday Inn Express® Dublin – City Centre and Holiday Inn Express® Middlesbrough – Centre… Read the full press release

Agoda.com announces its great list of hotel specials for the Great Singapore Sale

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SINGAPORE, 2014-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering superb deals on hotels during the Great Singapore Sale, the island nation’s annual shopping festival that sees across-the-board specials on everything from food to makeup to jewelry. What started 20 years ago… Read the full press release