IHG’s Hotel Indigo announced plans for hotel in the Chicago suburb of Naperville

Upscale Boutique Hotel Brand Coming to Downtown Naperville   Atlanta, GA, 2013-10-21— /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo®, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) upscale boutique brand, continues to expand in top-tier U.S. markets, with plans for a hotel in the Chicago suburb of Naperville. The hotel, planned on the Naperville Riverwalk, an award-winning riverfront walkway and park, is expected to be a… Read the full press release

Howard Johnson® hotel brand’s “Double Dribble” promotion offers guests free tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters show

Parsippany, N.J., 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Howard Johnson® hotel brand and its “Double Dribble” promotion offer guests two complimentary tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters show of their choice with any qualifying two consecutive night stay. Available through March 31, 2014 at participating hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada, the promotion celebrates the chain’s renewed sponsorship as the official hotel… Read the full press release

The Warwick New York Hotel unveiled five new Signature Suites to celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Old Hollywood era

New York, United States, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Warwick New York Hotel proudly announces the unveiling of its five new specialty suites designed to celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Old Hollywood era and the innovators of today’s cultural landscape.  Originally built as a romantic hideaway for screen siren Marion Davies and publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst, the Warwick New… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Group announced Maxx Hotel Jena will remain open

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group is to retain its dual presence in Jena. Following the expiry of the current lease arrangements at the end of the year, the Maxx Hotel will stay open under the terms of a new management agreement concluded between Steigenberger and the new owners of the property,… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announced the conversion of the Hotel Indigo® Anaheim hotel, the Hotel Indigo brand’s fourth property in California

Upscale Boutique Hotel’s Design Features Local Anaheim History as Part of $5 Million in Renovations Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced today the conversion of the Hotel Indigo® Anaheim hotel, the Hotel Indigo brand’s fourth property in California. Close to Disneyland Park and the Anaheim Convention Center, this addition to IHG’s Anaheim hotels is conveniently located… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group and Auteles Kalionchiz S.A. de C.V opened the Holiday Inn® Monclova hotel in Mexico

Coahuila State receives its first Holiday Inn® hotel Monclova, Coahuila State, Mexico, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Auteles Kalionchiz S.A. de C.V announced the opening of the Holiday Inn®Monclova hotel. This is the first Holiday Inn hotel in Coahuila and is the fifth IHG®-branded hotel for the state. Other IHG®-branded hotels in Coahuila include a Crowne Plaza® hotel and three… Read the full press release

Hotelzon’s Finnish subsidiary granted its fourth Success Company Certificate by the leading business publication Kauppalehti magazine

Richmond, UK, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Finnish subsidiary of Hotelzon International has been granted its fourth Success Company Certificate by the Kauppalehti magazine, a leading business publication, for its excellent financial performance. The previous certificates were awarded in 2010, 2011 and 2012. On an annual basis, Kauppalehti’s Balance Consulting analysis unit, specialising in providing financial statement databases… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation awarded three scholarships via its Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship

Best of the best in hospitality receives Foundation’s most prestigious scholarship Washington, DC, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, awarded three scholarships via its Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship Program, the Foundation’s most prominent and oldest scholarship award. Winning first-place and a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora named top resort in French Polynesia by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards

Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora was again named the top resort in French Polynesia by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Resort also placed #22 in the world in the “Top 100” category, with a score of 97.2 out of a possible 100 points; scoring a perfect 100 for… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and Regent Singapore celebrate 21 years of supporting cancer research through their annual run, Run For Hope

Singapore, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and Regent Singapore (A Four Seasons Hotel) are celebrating 21 years of supporting cancer research through their annual run, Run For Hope, which will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2013. This year, the two Four Seasons hotels are offering attractive accommodation and event participation packages to draw more participants from around the region to… Read the full press release

Jersey Opera House Chef Peter O’Neill won award for Most Outstanding Professional Chef at Highlands College

Jersey, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Opera House Chef Peter O’Neill has won the award for Most Outstanding Professional Chef at Highlands College. The OH! Cafébar Head Chef, who has been studying on the Highlands’ Day Release programme for the International Diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking, will receive the Randalls Vautier Limited award at a prize-giving… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mayakoba recognized as #1 Resort in Cancun/Yucatan region by Condé Nast Traveler in its 26th annual Readers’ Choice Awards

The Most Trusted “Best of the Best” Travel Industry Award Playa del Carmen, Mexico, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 26th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts in the world. Rosewood Mayakoba was recognized as the #1 Resort in Cancun/Yucatan region,… Read the full press release

Rosewood London opens marking the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® brand in Europe

Heritage building transformed into stylish retreat in the heart of London London, UK, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood London, the capital’s newest luxury hotel, opens today marking the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® brand in Europe. Located in Holborn, one of London’s most historic locales where the City meets the West End, the hotel, with its… Read the full press release

Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts launched new program designed to help guests say “I Love You”… or Maybe “I’m Sorry”

New York, NY, United States, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a new survey of more than 850 Americans conducted by Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts (www.paradisebymarriott.com), a majority feel that, when it comes to love, they are more romantic than their partners but could still use a little help to spark passion in their relationship. The survey also… Read the full press release

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group added two hotels to its growing portfolio in Saudi Arabia

Park Inn by Radisson Riyadh and Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah Al Salamah Riyadh / Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, adds two hotels to their growing portfolio in Saudi Arabia: The mid-market Park Inn by Radisson Riyadh (170 rooms) is scheduled… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor re-opened the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait after KD15 million renovation

Kuwait, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide, announces the re-opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait in September, 2013, after a three year renovation period. The property holds particular significance, both within the company history – as the first Radisson Blu hotel outside of Scandinavia, and as an iconic… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor hotels across Europe, Middle East and Africa organized almost 700 activities and raised 107,000 EUR for World Childhood Foundation

Brussels, Belgium, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, celebrated its 10th Responsible Business Action Month in September: The group’s hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa organized almost 700 activities and raised 107,000 EUR for Carlson Rezidor’s charity partner World Childhood Foundation. Childhood is… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotels celebrates 116 years of hospitality experience with Facebook Promotion

Geneva, Switzerland, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — No other luxury hotel company can claim 116 years of hospitality experience. From its humble beginnings in Berlin to 74 hotels in 30 countries today Kempinski has set the standard for European gastronomy and savoir-vivre. Kempinski invites its Facebook fans to take a journey through the history of the company and… Read the full press release

The Howard Johnson® hotel brand offers 35 percent off mid-week stays booked on Monday

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tired of the Monday blues? The Howard Johnson® hotel brand is here to help, offering 35 percent off mid-week stays booked on Monday. The latest in the iconic brand’s ongoing series of Happy Monday-themed promotions, the discount is available exclusively for travelers who opt-in by registering their email address at www.hojohappymonday.com. Once… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group announced up to 30% savings on bookings made three to 45 days in advance

Travelers Can Save Up to 30% on Bookings Made Three to 45 Days in Advance Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Time is winding down for wanderlusters to fulfill 2013 resolutions to “travel more”, “travel farther,” or “travel smarter,” and Preferred Hotel Group is helping put those goals within reach with its Advance Purchase offer…. Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Group announced free unlimited WiFi access across all of its establishments as of January 2014

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — From January 2014, guests at all establishments that make up the Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterCityHotel brands will be able to enjoy the convenience of free WiFi access in their rooms and in the lobby and surf away to their heart’s content via laptop or smart phone. The… Read the full press release

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts launched “Extraordinary Day” packages for luxury experiences seekers across 13 key properties throughout North America

InterContinental® Brand Launches Sweepstakes for a Chance to win Extravagant Weekend Getaway Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Imagine visiting a city and getting to experience the “In the Know” sights and luxury experiences of the destination. Drawing from more than 60 years of global expertise, the IHG® brand’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)]InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts is… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announced it signed six multi-development franchise agreements in Germany

Denham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has concluded a multi-development franchise agreement with Bierwirth & Kluth Hotelmanagement GmbH to develop five hotels across Germany. The first hotel under the agreement – Holiday Inn Hamburg – City Nord – has already been signed. This is… Read the full press release

New Zealand tourism industry won multiple awards at 2013 World Travel Awards

New Zealand, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The New Zealand tourism industry is in celebration mode after a swathe of victories at the 2013 World Travel Awards – also known as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’. Air New Zealand celebrated a double victory when the Australasian awards were announced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Double joy … Read the full press release

Local Babel Russia empowering Travel Brands to source new opportunities at MITT 2014

2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — LocalBabel.com, the specialist provider of customised marketing services, local market intelligence and business liaison, for businesses venturing into new markets, is set to make that difference for twenty select travel brands from around the world who will be invited to Moscow’s 21ST International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT). “Russia may well be… Read the full press release

Las Vegas’s “What happens here, stays here” turns 10 years

From Infamous Super Bowl Snub to Global Movie Franchise, a Look Back at How the Campaign Shaped the Destination and Pop Culture LAS VEGAS, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas is a world-class vacation destination built on the principle of adult freedom, and no other tagline encapsulates this mentality better than the destination’s iconic “What happens here,… Read the full press release

Taste of Sonoma comes to the Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s Molokini Bar & Grille with Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo

Wailea-Makena, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s Molokini Bar & Grille continues its monthly Food & Wine Education Series on Thursday October 26, 2013 at  6:30 PM with a Taste of Sonoma. This month, Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo returns to the Makena with three wines from Sonoma County. In addition to a… Read the full press release

Dolan Hotels formed educational partnership with four Jersey secondary schools; Le Rocquier, Les Quennevais, Grainville and Haute Valle

Jersey, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dolan Hotels has launched an on-going educational partnership directly linking its hotels and restaurants with four Jersey secondary schools; Le Rocquier, Les Quennevais, Grainville and Haute Vallee. The scheme, which started this month, has been developed by Dolan Hotels to share their professional knowledge and skills with students and support the curriculum… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced opening of Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown Marks Brand’s Third Hotel in Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announces the opening of Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown, which has just completed a rebranding and renovation. “We are excited to add to the momentum in the Minneapolis community by welcoming the first Hyatt Place hotel to the… Read the full press release

Plaza Premium Lounge to debut on Heathrow’s new Terminal 2

Heathrow is proud to announce Plaza Premium Lounge’s debut landing into Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 : The Queen’s Terminal scheduled to open in June 2014. London, UK, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Embracing Heathrow’s long association with the British Royal family and the terminal that has been named in Queen Elizabeth’s honour, the new Plaza Premium Lounge will… Read the full press release