Category Archives: Hospitality

GOLF: Legendary pro Jim McLean to give golf enthusiasts three-day exclusive golf tutorial at Rosewood Mayakoba, May 21-24, 2014

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An Ideal Package for the Advanced Golfer Looking to Improve On-Course Performance Riviera Maya, MEXICO, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Golf enthusiasts will flock to the stunning Rosewood Mayakoba, home to the only Jim McLean Golf School in Mexico, May 21 – 24, 2014, to receive personalized sessions from the legendary pro himself during an exclusive,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baku to mark the International Women’s Day on March 8 with special offerings

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Baku, Azerbaijan, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baku is once again marking International Women’s Day on March 8 with special offerings from its restaurants and lounge. Zafferano Restaurant will offer a little corner of Italy with a prix fixe three-course menu with a glass of prosecco and dessert with tea or coffee included for AZN 80.00 per… Read the full press release

Thai food lovers: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai’s Chef Anchalee Luadkham to visit Four Seasons Hotel Amman March 13 – March 22, 2014

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Amman, Jordan, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman welcomes Chef Anchalee Luadkham of Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai who will be visiting Amman from March 13 – March 22, 2014 to introduce Hotel guests and diners to the unique flavours of her home-made Northern Thai recipes, along with Asia’s resident Thai Chefs Nakorn Bududon and Teerpat Kaewphirom. Khalid Bseiso, food… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa: Taylor “TK” Knox to defend his title at the fourth annual Surfing Champions Trophy 2014

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Maldives, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The countdown to the world’s most luxurious surfing competition has begun! Taylor “TK” Knox has confirmed he’ll be heading back to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa to defend his title at the fourth annual Surfing Champions Trophy 2014.  A unique event on the surfing calendar, the invitation-only contest sees six ex-World Champions… Read the full press release

Radisson Red and Quorvus Collection, two new global hotel brands in the family of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

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“Lifestyle Select” Radisson Red brand provides a look at the shape of hotels to come while Quorvus Collection celebrates expertly curated luxury MINNEAPOLIS / BRUSSELS, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced at the Radisson® and Radisson Blu® Americas annual business conference, the company… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group and Italian fashion house Missoni terminate licence agreement for Hotel Missoni

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BRUSSELS, Belgium / MILAN, Italy, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group and the Italian fashion house Missoni have mutually agreed to terminate the worldwide Master Licence Agreement for the development and operation of the brand Hotel Missoni, effective 31st December 2013. The existing properties Hotel Missoni Edinburgh and Hotel Missoni Kuwait will cease to operate… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide recognized Zachary Gardner of Boston as the top recipient of its 2013 “Oakwood Gives Back” associate annual giving program

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Honorees’ Charities of Choice Awarded $3,000 LOS ANGELES, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, is pleased to recognize Zachary Gardner of Boston, Mass., as the top recipient of its 2013 “Oakwood Gives Back” associate annual giving program. In recognition of Garnder’s achievement, a $1,000 donation was made in… Read the full press release

The Hay-Adams Author Series to welcome British historian Simon Schama on Thursday, March 27, 2014

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Thursday, March 27, 2014, The Hay-Adams Author Series will welcome Simon Schama, CBE, Columbia University professor, British historian, award-winning author and documentarian, while dining with guests at The Top of the Hay, the Hotel’s elegant rooftop spaces overlooking the White House. Early in his career, Schama was a Fellow at… Read the full press release

Julien Surget joins The Hay-Adams as Director of Food & Beverage

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hay-Adams, one of the world’s leading luxury hotels, is pleased to announce that Julien Surget has joined the team as Director of Food & Beverage. In this role, the international hospitality professional will oversee the daily operations of the hotel’s food and beverage division, as well as participate in the… Read the full press release

The Hay-Adams recognized as one of the 2014 Best Hotels in the USA by U.S. News & World Report

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hay-Adams, one of the world’s leading luxury hotels, is pleased to announce that it has received recognition as one of the 2014 Best Hotels in the USA by U.S. News & World Report. The 2014 Best Hotels list recognizes and ranks hotels based on an unbiased methodology that includes the… Read the full press release

Jersey: Hotel Cristina general manager Steve Hayes completed the Spine Race – ‘Britain’s toughest endurance event’

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Jersey, 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The general manager of the Hotel Cristina, Steve Hayes, has recently completed the Spine Race, a 268-mile, non-stop, 7-day winter marathon across the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales in England. The event, which took place between the 11th and 18th of January, is regarded as one of the toughest physical endurance challenges… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC announces board changes

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Denham, UK, 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (“IHG”) today announces that Mr David Kappler will retire from the Board and his role as an independent Non-Executive Director of IHG on 31 May 2014. David was appointed to IHG’s Board on 21 June 2004. David will step down as Chairman of the Audit Committee with… Read the full press release

Woodridge affiliates and Oaktree Capital Management funds acquired InterContinental San Francisco Mark Hopkins for $120m

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San Francisco, 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces the sale of the 383 room InterContinental San Francisco Mark Hopkins¹ (the “Hotel”) to a joint venture between affiliates of Woodridge Capital Partners (“Woodridge”) and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. (“Oaktree”) for $120m gross cash proceeds. IHG will continue… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires welcomes the return of Tulio Hochkoeppler as the new General Manager of the Hotel

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Four Seasons veteran returns to hotel, succeeding Rebeca Selley-Morales Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires will welcome the return of Tulio Hochkoeppler as the new General Manager of the Hotel beginning in March 2014.  The 19-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is no stranger to the region: he was the Hotel’s Director of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita launched new line of food and beverage products from 100% local ingredients

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Mauritius resort prepares all food and beverage products on site using the freshest local ingredients Mauritius, 2014-2-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has launched a new line of food and beverage products, where all items are produced from 100% local ingredients and are sourced from within 50 miles (80 kilometres) of the Mauritius… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence won the reader’s choice rating of 92.3 percent in the Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List

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Cairo, Egypt, 2014-2-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence received the reader’s choice rating of 92.3 percent in the Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List, ranking it the highest hotel in Egypt. “Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence is extremely proud to be awarded top place in the 2014 Gold List as the best… Read the full press release

TravelClick North American Distribution Review Q1-2014: Online Channels Continue to Lead Bookings in 2014

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NEW YORK, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the fourth quarter (Q4) 2013, online channels which include Online Travel Agents (OTAs), hotel websites (Brand.com) and global distribution systems (GDS) used by travel agents continued to experience year-over-year growth in hotel room nights booked, according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; First Quarter 2014)…. Read the full press release

Maldives: Anantara Kihavah Villas unveils surreal underwater wedding package

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Maldives, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couples dreaming of a fantasy wedding in a truly unique kind of paradise can descend into the Indian Ocean’s dazzling depths for a surreal underwater ceremony at Anantara Kihavah Villas in the breathtaking Maldives, as part of the resort’s Dive Wedding package. In this adventurous ceremony, couples are surrounded by mesmerising marine… Read the full press release

IHG signed 20-year management agreement with Al Khorayef & Sons Co for Staybridge Suites hotel in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a 20-year management agreement with Al Khorayef & Sons Co for a 189-key Staybridge Suites hotel in Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This will be the first Staybridge Suites property in Al Khobar and the third to be announced in Saudi Arabia. Al Khorayef… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence named multiple winner in the 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards

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Cairo, Egypt, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence has been named as a multiple winner in the Top Luxury Hotels in Egypt and Top Hotels in Egypt categories  in the 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards, coming in sixth and seventh respectively in the lists of Top 25 Hotels. In the 12th year of the awards, the world’s most… Read the full press release

Seafood: Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta announced Wednesday Night Seafood Galore at Seasons Café

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Jakarta, Indonesia, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta presents Wednesday Night Seafood Galore, offering a selection of exquisite fresh seafood accompanied by free flow of draught Bintang beer at Seasons Café. Executive Sous Chef Tommy Zhu and team have prepared fresh fish, crab, clam, blue mussel, prawn and oyster complemented with selections of tasty Thai chili sauce, wasabi mayo, vinaigrette… Read the full press release

Raffles Praslin Seychelles created special romance package for Valentine’s Day to celebrate its third anniversary

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 A luxury romantic journey in paradise Third Anniversary offer from EUR 3,333 for 3 nights plus one complimentary night Seychelles, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate its third anniversary since opening, Raffles Praslin, Seychelles has created a very special romance package for couples visiting the luxurious beach resort in February 2014. Guests can celebrate their anniversary, join… Read the full press release

Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel opens its doors for the 2014 season

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Jersey, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Thursday 6th February, marks the start of the 2014 season for Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel www.theatlantichotel.com as the luxury establishment opens its doors once again to visitors after its annual winter maintenance closure. Now, thanks to an ongoing programme of investment, guests can enjoy a variety of new and upgraded facilities including the latest… Read the full press release

Outrigger property in Phuket listed in the top ten family hotels in Thailand in TripAdvisor 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards

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Phuket, Thailand, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — fter only nine months open, the newest Outrigger property in Phuket has entered the top ten hotels for families in Thailand in the TripAdvisor 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The resort has been hailed by online reviewers on TripAdvisor as the 8th best Hotel for Families in Thailand. The accolade was part… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton opens the Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo in central London

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London, UK / McLean, VA, US, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton by Hilton welcomes a landmark addition to its portfolio with the opening of the Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo. It is the brand’s first hotel in central London and follows the recent launch of Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport North Terminal, joining Hilton Worldwide’s global brand of over… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group launched the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® brand’s Bonus Points Offer

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Latest Deal Rewards Guests with IHG® Rewards Club Bonus Points Leading Up to a Free Night Stay Atlanta, GA, US, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced the launch of the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® brand’s Bonus Points Offer in celebration of the brand’s five year anniversary. For hotel stays now through May 23, 2014, guests… Read the full press release

Gunther Träger appointed new Press Spokesman at Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotel Group

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotel Group is strengthening its Communications Team with effect from 1 February 2014. Gunther Träger will take on the role of new Press Spokesman. As Steigenberger continues to expand, the main focus of his work will be on positioning the company, which is steeped in tradition,… Read the full press release

Original art piece from iconic contemporary artist Robert Rauschenberg will hang in the lobby of Park Hyatt Chicago

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Rarely seen series from iconic artist becomes centerpiece of hotel lobby and upholds Park Hyatt legacy of excellence in contemporary art Chicago, IL, US, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today announced the unveiling of an original art piece from iconic contemporary artist, Robert Rauschenberg, which will hang in the lobby of Park Hyatt Chicago. Titled Tropicana/Channel,… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia to double its employment of Indigenous staff by end of next year as part of its new Reconciliation Action Plan

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Key quotes “As the national tourism agency, Tourism Australia is committed to playing a leading role in the ongoing reconciliation process between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians” Frances-Anne Keeler, Tourism Australia “An important part of our country’s story-telling is sharing one of the world’s most ancient living cultures, and we will continue to engage with Indigenous… Read the full press release

WTTC research shows Travel & Tourism in South Korea to outperform its economy over next ten years

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London, UK, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — South Korea needs to continue to focus on policies, which support its Travel & Tourism industry’s excellent growth potential over the next decade. That is according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which has launched new research today. This shows Travel & Tourism offers excellent job and wealth prospects… Read the full press release