Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza welcomed 6,000 guests to an exclusive dinner at the New Suez Canal Opening Ceremony on August 6

Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt, 2015-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Long adept at hosting world leaders, royalty and other VIPs, the team at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza was proud to cater an exclusive dinner at the New Suez Canal Opening Ceremony on August 6, 2015. With up to 6,000 guests in attendance, it… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Hotels names Patrick Ngiam Global Director of Sales for the Group

HONG KONG, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — A seasoned Sales professional, Patrick has held senior positions in various reputable hotel groups including Hyatt, Shangri-La, Four Seasons and Marriott, spanning over 20 years of hotel sales experience throughout Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Indonesia. His most recent position was Senior Lecturer at Singapore Polytechnic… Read the full news article

TFE Hotels celebrates the launch of its next generation technology platform for MICE clients, bookers and guests

New South Wales, Australia, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels (Toga Far East Hotels) is celebrating the launch of its next generation technology platform for Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Events (MICE) clients, bookers and guests. The event was hosted by the iVvy team at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) on Tuesday, as they… Read the full news article

Ampliación del acuerdo con Endesa: todos los hoteles y sedes de Meliá en España utilizarán energía eléctrica 100% renovable hasta 2016

Endesa y Meliá amplían el acuerdo por el que Endesa suministra energía eléctrica procedente exclusivamente de fuentes renovables como la solar, la eólica y la hidráulica El acuerdo incluye los 204 puntos de suministro eléctrico de los establecimientos que Melia Hotels International gestiona en España, profundizando en su compromiso con la eficiencia energética y el… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group’s Latin America and Caribbean portfolio registered record room growth in the second quarter of 2015

Hotel Giant Adds 11 New Properties in Second Quarter Bringing Portfolio in the Region to 146 properties across more than 17 countries and territories Parsippany, NJ, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced that its Latin America and Caribbean portfolio registered record room growth in the second quarter of 2015. The world’s largest… Read the full news article

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will undergo an extensive renovation of its public space and guest rooms over the next two years

CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is a full participant in The Ritz-Carlton hotel portfolio and all of its programs. Guests are able to make reservations on www.ritzcarlton.com and will be eligible for the benefits of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards guest loyalty program.  The hotel will undergo an extensive renovation of… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces the appointment of Edward Pinchard as Vice President Sales, EMEA

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, announces the appointment of Edward Pinchard to the role of Vice President Sales, EMEA,  starting 3rd August 2015. Edward will be based in Brussels Corporate  Office and will report to Eric De Neef, Executive… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide® awarded the Quality Accreditation Marque by the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers

London, 2015-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has been awarded the Quality Accreditation (QA) Marque by the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) for all its managed properties across London. The ASAP is the trade association for the UK serviced apartment sector – defined as… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide® adds newly constructed 100-unit multifamily apartment complex in the vibrant South Lake Union sector of Seattle

LOS ANGELES, 2015-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, today announced it added a newly constructed 100-unit multifamily apartment complex in the vibrant South Lake Union sector of Seattle. This LEED Silver certified complex, newly re-named Oakwood Seattle South Lake Union, is the fifth acquisition… Read the full news article

Amadeus expands its sales and catering offering to the hotel industry with the acquisition of Hotel SystemsPro by Newmarket

Madrid, 2015-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus is to expand its sales and catering offering to the hotel industry with the acquisition of Hotel SystemsPro by Newmarket, an Amadeus company. A U.S.-based provider of sales, catering and maintenance software to the hotel and hospitality industry, Hotel SystemsPro delivers high-performance, ASP-based enterprise and property solutions… Read the full news article

Marriott International, Inc. announces the opening of the new 205-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Santiago, Chile

The 200-room property is the brand’s second hotel in South America Santiago, Chile, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the opening of the new 205-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Santiago, Chile. The hotel is situated immediately adjacent to the existing 280-room Santiago Marriott in the Las Condes business district filled with restaurants,… Read the full news article

24/7 Wall Street includes Marriott International, Inc. in its “2015 Customer Service Hall of Fame”

Bethesda, MD, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — 24/7 Wall Street, a financial news and opinion company, has selected Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) for its “2015 Customer Service Hall of Fame” for the company’s strong core value of “putting people first” and focus on employee satisfaction, which it says  leads to exceptional customer service. 24/7… Read the full news article

Marriott and the NBA announce partnership

Marriott Rewards Members Will Have Access to Unique NBA Experiences in 12 Cities Around the World, Starting this Week in Johannesburg, South Africa Bethesda, Md., 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today a partnership that makes the global lodging company the Official Hotel of several marquee… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa launches Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga with Yoga Master Kat Harding

Yoga Master Kat Harding launches SUP yoga at the Island Spa MALDIVES, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The yogis at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa will be enjoying a few lessons themselves this summer.Kat Harding – Australia’s first qualified Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga instructor – is coming island-side to train Kuda… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore and Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to host the 4th Annual Passion for Food and Wine event on September 3

The hottest charity ticket in town pairs gourmet cuisine with rare wines, specialty cocktails and unique “money can’t buy” auction items Baltimore, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is partnering with the Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to host the 4th Annual Passion for Food and Wine event on September… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay expands its international fitness program with the launch of Jim Courier Tennis program

BALI, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Bali may be renowned for its culture, hospitality and exotic charms, but it’s also becoming a destination for active travellers with an Olympic distance triathlon, marathon, beach bootcamps and yoga retreats. The latest step in this direction is a new Jim Courier Tennis program launched exclusively at Four… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle to hold annual Run of Hope Seattle benefiting Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund on September 27

Event aims to bring fundraising total to USD 2 million for cancer research at Seattle Children’s Hospital SEATTLE, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Join the team from Four Seasons Hotel Seattle for the Run of Hope Seattle, an annual 5K run and 3K walk benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund (PBTRF). The seventh annual Run of Hope… Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appointed by Groupe Allard to manage Rosewood São Paulo in Brazil; scheduled to open in 2018

First South American property for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® DALLAS, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Groupe Allard to manage Rosewood São Paulo in Brazil. Scheduled to open in 2018, this will be Rosewood’s first property in South America. Situated in the center of São Paulo, the… Read the full news article

New statistics show 4.1 percent increase in international visitors to Germany between January and May, 2015 vs the same period last year

New York City, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Between January and May, 2015 an additional 1.1 million overnights were generated by international visitors to Germany, compared with the same period last year. This is according to the latest numbers from the Federal Statistical Office based on statistics from accommodation facilities with ten or more beds… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group names Martin Melzer PR & Communication Manager for Central Europe

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — From August 2015 onwards, Martin Melzer will take over the newly introduced position of PR & Communication Manager for Central Europe. The role consolidates Corporate Communication & PR activities for 80 hotels in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and South-Eastern Europe and is directly subordinated to the Area… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor announces its first residence in Istanbul: the Radisson Blu Residence Istanbul Batisehir

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces its first  residence in Istanbul: the Radisson Blu Residence Istanbul Batisehir featuring 171 units is scheduled to open in Q2 2016. The signing further strengthens the  position of Radisson Blu as the largest upper upscale brand… Read the full news article

21c Museum Hotels co-founder Laura Lee Brown to present her latest exhibition at Swanson Contemporary in Louisville, KY, July 24 through August 22

Louisville, KY, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — 21c Museum Hotels co-founder Laura Lee Brown will present her latest exhibition, From Near and Far: New Painting and Photography by Laura Lee Brown, a solo exhibition of original oil portraits, photographs and photographic collages inspired by the artist’s travels at Swanson Contemporary in Louisville, KY. The exhibition opens on Friday,… Read the full news article

New Zealand: Museum Art Hotel’s Hippopotamus restaurant’s duo win the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge in Sri Lanka

A Wellington-based duo with French connections has just won the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge in Sri Lanka. Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Executive Chef Laurent Loudeac and Assistant Maitre d’ Camille Furminieux of Hippopotamus restaurant, part of Wellington’s celebrated Museum Art Hotel establishment, competed with 21 teams from 14… Read the full news article

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok’s international restaurant Brasserie Europa introduces new main dishes for its famous Sunday Longest Lunch

International-inspired dishes prepared á la minute and served all-you-can-eat from 12:00 – 17:00 every Sundays. Bangkok, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Brasserie Europa, an all-day-dining international restaurant at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, introduces its new main dishes, featuring the freshest ingredients and highest quality available in the market. Using European-style cooking techniques, the chefs… Read the full news article

Philippines: Discovery Shores Boracay nominated in the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards

BORACAY Island, Philippines, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Discovery Shores Boracay, the country’s multi-awarded luxury resort announces its most recent nomination in the world’s leading awards initiative for luxury hotels, the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards. As an esteemed Nominee under the following categories: Luxury Beach Resort, Luxury Island Resort and Luxury Wedding Destination, Discovery… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of the Holiday Inn® Natal hotel in Brazil

IHG continues growth in Brazil with the opening of the country’s eighth Holiday Inn hotel MIAMI, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the Holiday Inn® Natal hotel. The new build, 216-room property is located in the northeastern city of Natal, the capital and… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn Express® brand becomes the official hotel sponsor of the new weekly television event “KNOCK KNOCK LIVE”

Brand Celebrates the Summer of Surprise by Treating Guests to “Pancakes at Night” throughout the Month of August ATLANTA, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the Holiday Inn Express®brand as the official hotel sponsor of “KNOCK KNOCK LIVE,” the new, life-changing weekly television event… Read the full news article

IHG brings its boutique, Hotel Indigo®, to the historic city of York

DENHAM, UK, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today brings its boutique, Hotel Indigo®, to the historic city of York. Operating under a franchise agreement with Sojourn Hotels, Hotel Indigo® York opens its doors on Walmgate, a thriving foodie destination and the birthplace of York’s chocolate making empire. The… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of the new-build 132-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Chihuahua Mexico

One of the fastest-growing hotel brands expands in Mexico Chihuahua. Chih., 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 132-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Chihuahua Juventud hotel following a US$ 9 million investment by owner Tinga S.A. de C.V. The hotel joins… Read the full news article

Sunwing Travel Group: CHIC Punta Cana by Royalton Luxury Resorts reduces its carbon footprint with the installation of One Link Global ECA Technology and Green Chemical program

Dominican Republic, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — CHIC Punta Cana by Royalton Luxury Resorts has just completed the installation of a new Electro-Chemical-Activation (ECA) Technology and complete Green Chemical program for Housekeeping and Kitchens. The first of its kind ever to be put into operation in the Dominican Republic, the new One Link Global eco-friendly cleaning… Read the full news article