Category Archives: Hospitality

IHG announces the opening of the newly retro-fitted 149-room Holiday Inn Express® hotel on Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas

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The Global Hotel Company Continues its Momentum to Brand Former U.S. Army Lodging Properties ATLANTA, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and the hotel manager and operator of the billion dollar Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program, announces the recent opening of the newly retro-fitted 149-room… Read the full news article

Residence Inn brings a fresh approach to the concept of social hour with its new program Residence Inn Mix™

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Bethesda, Md., 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Food trucks, grilling, a taste of the hottest local eats and sweets, all washed down by premium beers in a relaxing social setting…what’s not to love? These are today’s food trends and one that Residence Inn by Marriott is embracing with its new program Residence Inn MixTM.  The… Read the full news article

Renaissance Hotels will host its 4th annual Global Day of Discovery on June 11 at 160 hotels around the world

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This year’s ‘Evenings at Renaissance’ encourage guests and locals to take time for #5to9 Renaissance Hotels is leveraging live streaming app Periscope to connect guests and locals from across the globe Bethesda, Md, USA, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels (www.renhotels.com), the global lifestyle brand known for helping travelers make the most of their life on… Read the full news article

Marriott International’s Caribbean & Latin America hotels and resorts launch up to 30 percent off 2015 Summer Promotion

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Guests Receive Up To 30 Percent Off Through Promotion Bethesda, Maryland, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s Caribbean & Latin America hotels and resorts are offering an extra incentive to get away to some of the region’s most exciting destinations, with a very attractive 2015 Summer Promotion. Beginning May 15th, visitors can save… Read the full news article

AccorHotels transforms its AccorHotels.com distribution platform into a marketplace open to a selection of independent hotels

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AccorHotels.com opened to independent hoteliers A rapid, three-fold increase in the hotel offer on AccorHotels.com Creation of a BtoB digital services activity Launch of the new version of single mobile app AccorHotels PARIS, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels ramps up its digital drive by transforming its AccorHotels.com distribution platform into a marketplace open… Read the full news article

AccorHotels is the new name of the world’s leading hotel operator Accor

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PARIS, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator, becomes AccorHotels and adopts a new signature. A new name With its new name, AccorHotels, the Group proudly upholds its hospitality business. It aims at increasing the clout and visibility of AccorHotels, which is both an institutional and a commercial brand, by… Read the full news article

Thirteen hotels from TFE Hotels enter TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame

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New South Wales, Australia, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Thirteen hotels from TFE Hotels (Toga Far East Hotels) have been rewarded for winning the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence five times, by entering Trip Advisor’s Hall of Fame. This unique accolade is only awarded to businesses that have won the Certificate of Excellence for five… Read the full news article

Michelin starred Bohemia in Jersey revealed a sophisticated and elegant new design following a major refurbishment

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JERSEY, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the UK’s top fine dining establishments, Michelin starred Bohemia in Jersey, has revealed a sophisticated and elegant new design, following a major refurbishment. Head Chef Steve Smith @ Bohemia has enjoyed a spectacular year being named Catey Chef of the Year 2014, retaining Bohemia’s Michelin Star,… Read the full news article

Marco Polo announced that eight of the group’s hotels are inducted into TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame

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HONG KONG, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — TripAdvisor has recently announced its “Hall of Fame”  inductees. This special designation is awarded to businesses that have earned a “Certificate of Excellence” for five consecutive years. Hotels that have continually delivered a superior customer experience for its guests are awarded with the Certificate of Excellence. To receive… Read the full news article

Jenny Winkler appointed Senior Vice President & General Counsel Rezidor Hotel Group

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has appointed Jenny Winkler as Senior Vice President & General Counsel. Effective 1st July 2015, she will lead Rezidor’s legal department at the corporate office in… Read the full news article

Wyndham Vacation Rentals acquired Vacation Palm Springs, which manages more than 450 upscale vacation properties

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rental properties and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced that it has acquired Vacation Palm Springs. The addition of the Palm Springs-based company, which manages more than 450 upscale vacation properties, marks Wyndham Vacation… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group announced LEED certifiable, new construction prototypes for its Days Inn® and Super 8® brands

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Design driven offerings come on the heels of new construction prototypes for four other brands; focus on providing owners and developers with turn-key, high-performance solutions PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced LEED certifiable, new construction prototypes for its two largest and most well-known brands, Days Inn® and Super 8®…. Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group signed franchise agreement for the four-star Ramada Suites Auckland Federal Street in the heart of Auckland’s central business district

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest and most diverse hotel company, today announced the continued expansion of its portfolio in New Zealand with the signing of a franchise agreement for the four-star Ramada Suites Auckland Federal Street, located in the heart of Auckland’s central business district (CBD)…. Read the full news article

Wyndham Vacation Ownership invites travelers to vote for their favorite “dream destination” of 2015 during the Dream Destinations Sweepstakes

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Share Your “Dream Destination” and Enter for a Chance to Win a Five-Night Wyndham Vacation Package ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is inviting travelers to vote for their favorite “dream destination” of… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International ha nombrado a Alberto Lalinde como nuevo director del hotel Meliá Sancti Petri, en Cádiz

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Mallorca, España, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha nombrado a Alberto Lalinde como nuevo director del hotel Meliá Sancti Petri, situado en Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz). Lalinde es Diplomado en Turismo por la Universidad de Barcelona y suma en su currículum varios postgrados, realizados en la Universidad de Cornell de Nueva… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Robert Finvarb Companies, David Martins open Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami

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CHICAGO, 2015-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) in conjunction with Miami-based development group Robert Finvarb Companies and its partner David Martins today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami, a 105-room lifestyle hotel bringing the first Hyatt Centric-branded hotel to Miami Beach, and the second Hyatt Centric property worldwide. “We’re… Read the full news article

Marriott International to open the first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in Kingston, Jamaica

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The 129-room hotel is set to open in August 2015   Kingston, Jamaica, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDQ:MAR) announced plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica. The project is being developed by Caribe Hospitality Jamaica. The property has a practical and measurable green… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau

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Marriott International’s Asia-Pacific Region Celebrates Two Milestone Openings  Macau, China, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) marked a new milestone today with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau in the thriving Special Administrative Region (S.A.R) of Macau in South China. The properties are located within one… Read the full news article

JW Marriott properties in the Caribbean and Latin America announce the launch of Chef’s Table video series on YouTube

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Curated Videos Feature Local Recipes & Techniques from JW Marriott Chefs in the Region Weston, FL, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Embracing their passion for culinary, JW Marriott properties in the Caribbean and Latin America region, announced the launch of a Chef’s Table video series on YouTube, spotlighting signature and local dishes and techniques from… Read the full news article

Marriott International outlines plans for 50 percent growth across the Middle East & Africa region by 2020

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Marriott International expects 50 percent growth across the Middle East & Africa region, reaching over 240 hotels by 2020 Hotel company announces newest signing of 300-room Marriott Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah Marriott Hotels brand to lead company brand openings in Middle East & Africa this year Dubai, UAE, 2015-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International,… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Amman honored with Business Traveller Middle East Award 2015 and takes place in TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame

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Four Seasons Hotel Amman voted as the Best Business Hotel in Amman and inducted into TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame Amman, Jordan, 2015-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman has cemented its position yet again at the forefront of the travel industry in Jordan, by taking home a Business Traveller Middle East Award 2015… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver names Martin Sinclair new General Manager

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30-year hotel veteran Martin Sinclair crosses Pacific for Vancouver Vancouver, Canada, 2015-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The team at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver is thrilled to welcome a brand new General Manager in Martin Sinclair. A thirty-year Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts veteran, Sinclair joins the Vancouver hotel most recently from Regent Singapore (A Four… Read the full news article

May 2015 TravelClick NAHR: Hotels in major North American markets experienced positive growth in rate

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Hoteliers Advised to Focus on Early Reservation Opportunities to Capture Seasonal Demand NEW YORK, 2015-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels in major North American markets experienced positive growth in rate according to data from the May 2015 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). TravelClick’s data also reports that three quarters of the 25 markets measured are… Read the full news article

Park Inn by Radisson announces the opening of the first Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Turkey

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Park Inn by Radisson announces the opening of the first Park Inn by Radisson hotel in Turkey. ISTANBUL, 2015-5-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Operated by The Rezidor Hotel Group, the new Park Inn by Radisson Istanbul Ataturk Airport is located just four kilometres from Istanbul’s main international airport, which serves over 51 million passengers… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor further strengthens its presence in Cape Town by announcing the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Cape Town

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BRUSSELS, 2015-5-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its rapidly growing presence in Cape Town by announcing the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Cape Town. The 338-key property is the conversion of “Triangle House”, an iconic 23-storey office building in the city’s Foreshore precinct…. Read the full news article

130 hoteles de Meliá Hotels International reciben el Certificado de Excelencia de TripAdvisor

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58 de ellos entran en el “Hall of Fame” al haber sido premiados durante cinco años consecutivos Mallorca, España, 2015-5-26 — /Travel PR News/ — TripAdvisor, el principal portal de opiniones de viajes mundial, ha premiado a Meliá Hotels International con el Certificado de Excelencia para 130 de sus establecimientos. Este reconocimiento reafirma la orientación al… Read the full news article

Steigenberger Hotel Group’s 38 properties awarded Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor

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Frankfurt am Main, 2015-5-26 — /Travel PR News/ — No fewer than 38 of the 92 properties of the Steigenberger Hotel Group have been awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. Eight InterCityHotels and 30 Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts received the accolade of being recognised as a top-quality hotel by the community of the world’s… Read the full news article

Marriott International named Tim Sheldon as President of its Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) region

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Tim Sheldon Tapped to Head Region as Company Expects to Have 150 Hotels Open or Under Development in the Region by 2017 Bethesda, Md., 2015-5-25 — /Travel PR News/ — With plans to expand to 100 hotels this year and add another 50 across nine new countries by 2017, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has named… Read the full news article

Enjoy special savings at select Chicago Marriott hotels while exploring the Windy City this summer

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CHICAGO, 2015-5-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Explore the Windy City in the heat of summer while enjoying special savings at select Chicago Marriott hotels. Treat the entire family to a summer vacation with room rates of up to 15 percent off. Guests will be able to choose from a variety of participating hotels and… Read the full news article

Jersey: THE INN Hotel, Restaurant & Bar welcomed into the Trip Advisor Hall of Fame

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JERSEY, 2015-5-25 — /Travel PR News/ — THE INN Hotel, Restaurant & Bar is very proud to have been welcomed into the Trip Advisor Hall of Fame, which is awarded to businesses that have earned the Certificate of Excellence Award for five consecutive years. TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel site and awards highly rated… Read the full news article