Category Archives: Hospitality

Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces the 2014 Performance Awards presented to 37 of the top hotels and leaders in 2014

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – proudly announces the 2014 Performance Awards presented to 37 of the top hotels and leaders in 2014. Announced annually, Interstate recognizes its key players among the Company’s expansive worldwide bench strength of more than… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces Hyatt Place hotel and Hyatt House hotel in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

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The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands to expand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia CHICAGO,  2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Abdulelah Mohammed Ali Maghrabi Commercial Est. for a Hyatt Place hotel and a Hyatt House hotel in Jeddah,… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation names Steven Dominguez as VP of brand experience for the Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Zilara, and Hyatt Ziva brands

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Dominguez to lead brand experience marketing for Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Zilara, and Hyatt Ziva CHICAGO, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Steven Dominguez has been selected as vice president of brand experience for the Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Zilara, and Hyatt Ziva brands. Dominguez will be responsible… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways acquires the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland conveniently located near Edinburgh International Airport

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DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has acquired the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland, one of the best-located hotels for travellers to Edinburgh and an excellent base for exploring the rest of Scotland. The hotel will continue to be managed and operated under the Novotel brand by Accor which operates more than… Read the full news article

The Resort at Pelican Hill® presents its fifth annual Festa dell’Autunno from October 8-11

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — From October 8-11, The Resort at Pelican Hill® presents its fifth annual Festa dell’Autunno, an autumn festival that brings the traditions of Italy to Southern California’s own Tuscan seaside village. New this year, the weekend festivities begin on Thursday with a Guest Chef Wine Dinner at Pelican Grill,… Read the full news article

The Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels reverts to its original name of Steigenberger Wiltcher’s

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite several name changes over the years, the Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels has never lost its legendary reputation. It is now reverting to its original name of Steigenberger Wiltcher’s, which it held between 1913 and 1925, and is fully focused on regaining its privileged and historic position… Read the full news article

The newly renovated Washington, D.C., landmark, The Mayflower Hotel joins Autograph Collection Hotels

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Bethesda, MD, USA, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independently-rich, one-of-a-kind hotels, welcomes today the newly renovated Washington, D.C., landmark, The Mayflower Hotel. This new addition brings the Collection to 86 hotels worldwide. Once a part of Renaissance Hotels within the Marriott International family of lifestyle brands, The Mayflower… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces its second location in the heart of the Dubai’s International Financial Centre

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Downtown hotel will complement the just-opened resort on Jumeirah Beach Toronto, Canada, 2015-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Within months of the successful opening of its first hotel in Dubai on Jumeirah Beach Road, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the development of a second, complementary location in the heart of the city’s International Financial… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Milano names Vito Mollica as its new Executive Chef

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MILAN, Italy, 2015-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Milano, on the occasion of the start of Expo, announces the name of its new Executive Chef:Vito Mollica. The driving force of Il Palagio Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, three years ago Vito earned his first Michelin star and now, after a career of 19… Read the full news article

The Falling Leaves Gala Dinner hosted by Brodie Harper and Andy Lee in honour of The Shane Warne Foundation to take place at Vibe Hotel Marysville, May 9, 2015

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Victoria, Australia, 2015-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Taking place at the recently launched Vibe Hotel Marysville this Saturday, is the Falling Leaves Gala Dinner hosted by Brodie Harper and Andy Lee, in honour of The Shane Warne Foundation (“TSWF”). TSWF has been committed to raising funds for the seriously ill and underprivileged children of… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide® adds a 300-unit apartment complex in Raleigh, N.C. to its global portfolio

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LOS ANGELES,  2015-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, today announced it has added a 300-unit apartment complex in Raleigh, N.C. to its global portfolio. The contemporary complex, renamed Oakwood Raleigh at Brier Creek, was purchased by Singapore-based Mapletree Group as part of its joint… Read the full news article

Catch the end of New Zealand’s autumn season with Agoda’s list of discounted accommodations

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SINGAPORE, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has uncovered discounts of up to 50% on accommodation in 7 of New Zealand’s most beautiful locations, just in time to catch the end of the country’s cool and refreshing autumn season. New… Read the full news article

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announces its first property in the Hungarian capital due to open in 2016

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Known for innovators and dynamic thinkers, Hungarian city to welcome The Ritz-Carlton in 2016   Chevy Chase, Md., 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has signed a deal with Al Habtoor Group, the UAE based conglomerate, which will see the opening of the first property from the luxury brand in the… Read the full news article

Residence Inn by Marriott honors Tamera Mowry-Housley as its 2015 Resident Mom of the Year

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Mowry-Housley named 2015 Resident Mom of the Year Bethesda, Md., 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Tamera Mowry-Housley has multiple titles in life: wife, mother, sister, actor, author, talk show host, entrepreneur, and now one more: Resident Mom of the Year. Today at the new Residence Inn Manhattan World Trade Center hotel, Residence Inn by… Read the full news article

Marriott International named Brand of the Year at this year’s British LGBT Awards

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LONDON, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading hospitality company, Marriott International, is celebratingafter being named Brand of the Year at this year’s prestigious British LGBT Awards. Marriott International, which operates 57 hotels in the UK under brands including Marriott Hotels, Renaissance Hotels and Courtyard, was recognised for its Pride campaign and partnerships. The annual… Read the full news article

Marriott Rewards named 2015 Hotel Program of the Year in the Americas for the eighth year in a row by the Freddie Awards

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Bethesda, Md., 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers once again say Marriott Rewards is the leading frequent travel program in the travel industry because of its commitment to its most loyal customers. The global loyalty program, which continually evolves to meet the changing needs of its members, is the all-time leading recipient of Freddie… Read the full news article

Travelport: Hotelzon enters into Spain and adds two new sales managers in France and the UK

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Langley, UK, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotelzon, a leading hotel distribution technology provider for the B2B travel industry, today announced its entry into Spain and the addition of two new sales managers in France and the UK. The developments form part of the ongoing expansion plans for the business since Travelport acquired Hotelzon… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor further strengthens its presence in Turkey by announcing two new Park Inn by Radisson properties in Istanbul

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Mid-market properties in Odayeri and Atasehir join portfolio in 2016 BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its presence in Turkey by announcing two new Park Inn by Radisson properties in Istanbul: The Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Residence Istanbul Odayeri… Read the full news article

Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands wins the “Diversity & Inclusion” award by The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards for employing 30% deaf employees within the hotel

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands wins the “Diversity & Inclusion” award by The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards, for employing as many as 30% deaf employees across all departments within the hotel. The award was received by one of the deaf staff members, Dale Holmes, Supervisor… Read the full news article

IHG and Pro Invest Group signed franchise agreement for 245-room Holiday Inn Express hotel in Adelaide’s Central Business District

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Adelaide, Australia, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and international investment company Pro Invest Group have signed a franchise agreement for a 245-room Holiday Inn Express hotel in Adelaide’s Central Business District (CBD). The hotel is the third to be signed under the master development agreement between IHG and Pro Invest, which… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group to relaunch its external facing Employer Brand

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Buckinghamshire, UK, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies with operations in nearly 100 countries worldwide, has today announced the relaunch of its external facing Employer Brand. The new brand identity, ‘All of you at IHG’, has evolved from in-depth market research which revealed the importance… Read the full news article

Serena Hotels’ property in Nanyuki Olpejeta House hosted Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism on her visit to Olpejeta Conservancy

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CABINET SECRETARY FOR EAST AFRICAN AFFAIRS, COMMERCE AND TOURISM VISITS OLPEJETA CONSERVANCY Nanyuki, Kenya, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Olpejeta House, one of the two Serena Hotels’ properties in Nanyuki (Olpejeta Conservancy) had the pleasure of hosting the Hon. Phyllis Kandie- who is the Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism. Hon. Kandie… Read the full news article

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama

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84th Property to Join Exclusive Portfolio of Independent Hotels. PANAMA,  2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, announced today the addition of the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama. This marks the second hotel for Autograph Collection… Read the full news article

IHG and Amadeus to develop next-generation Guest Reservation System that will revolutionise the technological foundations of the global hospitality industry

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Pioneering partnership with world’s leading technology provider Leadership position for IHG, as it focuses on innovation and development of bespoke technology LONDON, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (“IHG”) today announces that it is to continue its strategic relationship with Amadeus, the world’s leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry…. Read the full news article

Marriott Hotels releases the trailer of its second original short film French Kiss

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Shot in Paris, Film Marks Second Original Film Production from the Marriott Content Studio Bethesda, Md., 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In anticipation of its second original short film, the Marriott Content Studio in collaboration with the company’s flagship Marriott Hotels brand today released the trailer for French Kiss. The mystical romance shot in Paris… Read the full news article

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company welcomes The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago to its hotel portfolio and all of its programs

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Chevy Chase, Md., 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. announced today that The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will become a full participant in The Ritz-Carlton hotel portfolio and all of its programs. Guests will be able to make reservations on www.ritzcarlton.com and will be eligible for benefits of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards guest loyalty… Read the full news article

Marriott International announces the launch of AC Hotel Miami Beach’s “Miami CULTure Project,” a collaboration program with Miami artists and influencers

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Patrons to Enjoy Inspired Batched Cocktails, Locally-Sourced Products, a Spanish inspired Wines-by-the-glass and Tapas Menu, and More Miami, Fla., 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the launch of the AC Hotel Miami Beach’s “Miami CULTure Project,” a collaboration program with Miami artists and influencers. “Beyond the sun, beach… Read the full news article

Agoda.com lists hotels in Singapore offering discounts of SG $50 in time for the Great Singapore Sale, 29 May – 26 July

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SINGAPORE, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has collected a list of hotels in Singapore offering discounts of SG $50, just in time for the Great Singapore Sale, the island nation’s giant annual shopping festival. This year the event runs… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Michael Mestraud as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole

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Jackson Hole, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Michael Mestraud as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole – the only address in Wyoming to earn a Five-Star rating from the Forbes Travel Guide. Mestraud arrived in Jackson Hole after 15 years with… Read the full news article