With 23 member brands and 425 hotels, the alliance has become a recognised platform for independent brands to compete head-on with the mega-chains DUBAI, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) was founded in Berlin in 2004, with the goal of helping independent, upscale and luxury hotel brands to compete with the mega-chains, while enabling… Read the full press release
Warwick International Hotels (WIH) is delighted to announce that it has completed the purchase of the Allerton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. The hotel was designated as a Chicago landmark in 1998 by the City. CHICAGO, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Built in 1924, the Allerton Hotel is arguably the best located hotel… Read the full press release
GOLD COAST, QLD, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,490 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the addition of Shoal Bay Resort & Spa to the company’s expanding portfolio of properties in the South Pacific region. One of New South Wales’ most historic… Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has won a “Germany’s Top Employer” award, a prize organised by the CRF Institute in Düsseldorf, for the fifth time in a row. Certification this year once more focused on the criteria of corporate culture management, training and development, primary benefits, secondary benefits, work-life… Read the full press release
$20 Million Renovation to Jekyll Island Resort Set To Open At End of 2014 ATLANTA, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announced that a Holiday Inn Resort® hotel in Jekyll Island, Ga., will be joining the brand’s growing portfolio of vacation destinations once it completes a $20 million renovation later… Read the full press release
ARLINGTON, Va., 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces new UK management contracts for ibis budget Hotel Derby and ibis budget Hotel Leicester. The new hotels increase Interstate’s rapidly expanding UK portfolio by 154 guestrooms and cements its position as the premier hotel management company in the… Read the full press release
NEW YORK, 2014-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels are poised to see healthy growth in 2014, according to data from the February 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). Both the transient (individual business and leisure travelers) as well as the group segment are seeing gains in occupancy and ADR for the next 12 months, which… Read the full press release
Highest ranked Washington metro area company. Bethesda, Md., 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 14th time, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) has been ranked the World’s Most Admired Lodging Company by FORTUNE. Ranking 39 out of the top 50 companies across the globe, Marriott is also the highest ranked company on the list in its headquarters region,… Read the full press release
Marriott International’s Lifestyle Brand Designed Especially for the Next Generation on Schedule to Open in Key Destinations. Berlin, Germany, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the debut of Moxy Hotels this September at the Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that it plans to open five additional locations in key cities… Read the full press release
PARIS, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide annonce l’arrivée de Christophe Charolles au Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport en qualité de general manager. Christophe Charolles sera désormais en charge de l’ensemble des aspects opérationnels et stratégiques de l’hôtel et sous la responsabilité directe de Primo Muñoz, area general manager of France and Iberian Peninsula. Diplômé en… Read the full press release
MUNICH and McLEAN, Va., 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide has signed an agreement which will see it rebrand a 389-key hotel within Munich Airport under its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand. The property is the only hotel with a direct link to the main terminal building and is the latest addition to the company’s expanding portfolio… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has been listed 8th in this year’s Sunday Times Top 100 Companies. It is the third time Red Carnation Hotels have been listed, having entered in 2012 at number 71 and risen swiftly to 26 last year. The results of this prestigious and highly sought after accolade… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — One of Hong Kong’s most stylish hotels, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is delighted to introduce a Sodashi Room Package that is available until 31 December 2014. Available at the Best Available Rate plus a daily supplement charge of HKD 600, guests staying in any room type can enjoy a… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — In commemoration of the 2014 Forbes Five Star awards, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is offering U.S.-bound travelers with a selection of exclusive packages from its properties in Las Vegas, Miami, New York and San Francisco. Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas There is plenty to celebrate at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas in 2014. The hotel,… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Macau presents an inspiring Macau Cultural Discovery holiday, where guests will gain the most out of this culture-rich city during escorted tours to world-class cultural and historical spots, as well as other intriguing destinations all over Macau. The Macau Cultural Discovery package is available until 29… Read the full press release
NEWPORT BEACH, CA, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Resort at Pelican Hill®, Newport Beach’s only Five-Star resort, presents its fourth annual Festa dell’Autunno, an autumn festival that brings the traditions of Italy to Southern California’s own Tuscan seaside village. Over the weekend of October 10-12, visiting guests and locals will experience authentic Italian cuisine, live entertainment, art… Read the full press release
NEW YORK, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — 21c Museum Hotel is pleased to announce a new multifaceted collaboration with Moving Image New York. Showcasing contemporary film and video, the fourth edition of Moving Image New York art fair will be held March 6-9, 2014 in the Waterfront Tunnel. 21c is sponsoring the Spotlight Panel Discussions on… Read the full press release
Set in the center of Makkah, in the heart of Saudi Arabia, Hilton Suites Makkah is within walking distance of the Kaaba and Holy Haram pilgrimage site DUBAI, U.A.E., / MCLEAN, Va., 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of Hilton Suites Makkah First Tower at the heartland of Saudi Arabia. The 480-room contemporary luxury… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. singer songwriter Chip Taylor touched down at Belfast International Airport this morning, direct from New York City. He is in Belfast to play a series of concerts as part of the United Airlines Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival which starts tomorrow (Friday 28th February 2014). Chip is… Read the full press release
Environmental achievement credited to employees, in-room composting by guests Austin, TX, el PR News/ — 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Just one year after setting out to become a Zero Waste hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Austin is proud to be the only hotel in Texas – and one of only a handful of businesses in the country – to… Read the full press release
Hilary Eustace’s Looking West Art Exhibition Dublin, Ireland, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — ICE Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin has launched a new art collection showcasing the work of Irish artists that will open this weekend starting with Galway based painter Hilary Eustace and her exhibition called Looking West. “This exhibition offers our guests an opportunity to support Irish talent and engage… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with luxurious French beauty brand Guerlain. From the moment guests step into the peaceful new spa at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, unforgettable experiences await with the exclusive personalised treatments created using Guerlain’s unrivalled expertise and heritage. The luxury boutique spa will be… Read the full press release
Cape Town, South Africa, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In honour of Cape Town being named World Design Capital (WDC) 2014, the five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa has teamed up with renowned travel experience provider, Coffeebeans Routes to offer guests an exclusive ‘Live Design, Transform Life’ package that is available throughout 2014. Based on the four key themes of… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Miami is delighted to announce the opening of MO Bar + Lounge on 26 February 2014. Offering a cosmopolitan nightlife experience unique to the prestigious Brickell area of Miami, the new space will showcase the hotel’s panoramic skyline and water views. Natural woods, leathers and polished metals will create a… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is pleased to announce that it will once again be the Official Hotel for Art Basel in Hong Kong this May. To celebrate this partnership with Art Basel, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong will be offering guests a series of bespoke services ranging from an… Read the full press release
Tanzania, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge has been featured in the World’s Best Hotels 2014- according to Travel + Leisure Magazine (T+L), published in January 2014. The annual survey carried amongst theTravel +Leisure global readership was audited and revealed the top destinations, hotels, airlines, cruise liners, spas and travel agents. Travel + Leisure is a travel magazine based… Read the full press release
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Grand Travel Awards is organized by Travel News in Stockholm and it is the largest travel industry media in Sweden, both in print and online. The votes are casted by 1,200 travel agents, PCOs, DMCs and travel planners. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Radisson Blu wins… Read the full press release
Exclusive artist-curated pop-ups from Snoop Dogg, Capital Cities and Allen Stone with special daily programming to provide an array of exciting sounds, tastes and sights for a one–of-a-kind festival experience SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb, the world’s leading community driven hospitality company today announced it is teaming up with Capitol Records and… Read the full press release
New name designed to increase brand recognition in order to drive growth by attracting new guests and stimulating visits from existing customers across the breadth of iconic hotel and travel collection Enables Company to enhance its strong customer loyalty and one-of-a-kind luxury experiences Company expects to invest $5.0 million in new brand during first year,… Read the full press release
Phuket, Thailand, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The 20th Laguna Phuket Sea Turtle Release Ceremony, held on 21 February, 2014, saw 90 young sea turtles released into the sunset waters of the Andaman Sea on the Angsana Laguna Phuket beachfront. The beach ceremony, joined by more than 500 donors and spectators, was part of Laguna Phuket’s… Read the full press release