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Residence Inn by Marriott rolls out collaborative reading app for iPhones and iPads to allow kids and their parents, grandparents and other loved ones read stories remotely

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Partnership with Cricket Media’s Story Bug enables parents to read a bedtime story with their children across the miles Bethesda, Md., 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Geographic distance no longer means having to compromise sacred bedtime rituals with your children. Launching today, Residence Inn by Marriott announces a partnership with Story Bug by Cricket Media, a… Read the full news article

Marriott International, Inc. opens the AC Hotel New Orleans Bourbon celebrating the official entrée of AC Hotels by Marriott into North America

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Boutique hotel brand celebrates U.S. debut in historic Cotton Exchange building in New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana, 2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the opening of the AC Hotel New Orleans Bourbon, celebrating the official entrée of AC Hotels by Marriott into North America.  Originally founded in 1998 by renowned Spanish hotelier… Read the full news article

Jon Fisher joined Hilton at The Ageas Bowl as its new director of sales

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SOUTHAMPTON, U.K.,  2014-12-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Jon Fisher has joined Hilton at The Ageas Bowl as its new director of sales, marking the start of Hilton’s recruitment drive in the lead up to the new hotel’s grand opening in May 2015. The four-star hotel is based at the home of Hampshire cricket, The Ageas Bowl, and… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Nasr City in Egypt scheduled to open in Q1 2016

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Brussels, Belgium, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Nasr City in Egypt. The property featuring 300 rooms is scheduled to open in Q1 2016. It is Carlson Rezidor’s second Radisson Blu hotel in Cairo. “We are delighted to… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group signs development agreement with Lester Hotels Group Limited for 20 Ramada® hotels across the UK over the next ten years

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Newly signed agreement will see 20 properties developed over 10 years LONDON, UK, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,590 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the signing of a development agreement with Lester Hotels Group Limited, which will see 20 Ramada®… Read the full news article

The InterCityHotel Hamburg Dammtor-Messe opens

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Hamburg, Germany, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — The InterCityHotel Hamburg Dammtor-Messe opens on 1 December to become the 37th property in the portfolio of Steigenberger’s subsidiary InterCityHotel. The hotel offers 275 rooms, a conference area on the 13th floor with up to six meeting rooms, a restaurant, a bistro lounge and a bar. The “FreeCityTicket”, which… Read the full news article

IHG signs management agreement with UNIR Hotels Pty Ltd to redevelop the Rydges Hotel into luxurious 240-room InterContinental hotel in Perth, Australia

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PERTH, Australia, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with UNIR Hotels Pty Ltd. After 18 years of successful management, UNIR Hotels have decided to redevelop the Rydges Hotel for conversion into a luxurious 240-room InterContinental hotel in the capital… Read the full news article

New World Hotels & Resorts launches “Dream Meetings for a Dollar” from 1 January to 31 August 2015

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HONG KONG, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — New World Hotels & Resorts launches “Dream Meetings for a Dollar” with multiple extra benefits for meeting groups, valid 1 January to 31 August 2015. “Dream Meetings for a Dollar” will be available at nine New World Hotels & Resorts properties and one affiliated hotel in China,… Read the full news article

Radisson Hotel Rosa Khutor named “Russia’s Best Ski Hotel 2014” at the World Ski Awards in Kitzbühel, Austria

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Sochi, Russia, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Rosa Khutor (Sochi, Russia) has been named “Russia’s Best Ski Hotel 2014” at the World Ski Awards in Kitzbühel, Austria. The award was received by Fikret Yuksel, General Manager of Radisson Hotel Rosa Khutor, at the ceremony. “We are very proud to receive the prestigious World Ski… Read the full news article

Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi accepted as Gold Level GreenLeader in the TripAdvisor® GreenLeaders™ programme

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Brussels, Belgium, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi has been accepted as Gold Level GreenLeader in the TripAdvisor® GreenLeaders™ programme, recognising hotels that engage in environmentally friendly practices and help travellers plan greener stays. As Gold Level Greenleader, the dynamic mid-market hotel has met a set of environmental standards developed… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Xiamen wins Business Traveler Magazine’s “Best Business Hotel in Xiamen 2014” for the 10th year in a row

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Xiamen, China, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ —  Marco Polo Xiamen has won Business Traveler Magazine’s “Best Business Hotelin Xiamen 2014,” the 10th year in a row that the hotel has won the honour. The property, which will be celebrating its 18th anniversary at the end of the month, has also won the “Golden-Pillow Award” for 3 consecutive years…. Read the full news article

Los hoteles ME Ibiza, ME London y Meliá Villaitana, los mejores de su categoría en los International Hotel Awards

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  Han recibido el Premio 5 Estrellas a nivel nacional por mejor renovación, mejor hotel del Reino Unido y mejor resort de golf, respectivamente A partir de ahora se medirán con hoteles a nivel europeo y mundial Mallorca, España, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Los hoteles de Meliá Hotels International ME Ibiza, ME London… Read the full news article

Homewood Suites by Hilton launched program dedicated to help the brave men and women of the U.S. Military recreate important missed moments in their family lives

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MCLEAN, Va., 2014-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton announced today the launch of Make a Moment, a program dedicated to help the brave men and women of the U.S. Military recreate important missed moments in their family lives. The extended stay hotel brand is making an initial $100,000 donation for this initiative, which… Read the full news article

InterContinental® Hotels Group launches its new IHG® Rewards Club Global Redemption Catalogue

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IHG® Rewards Club launches its biggest ever redemption catalogue LONDON, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental® Hotels Group (IHG®) today announces the launch of its new IHG® Rewards Club Global Redemption Catalogue. The world’s first, largest and fastest-growing hotel loyalty programme is introducing a new and enhanced online catalogue, offering thousands of retail redemption choices… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s Executive Chef Stefan Trepp named “Schweizer Star Im Ausland” by the 2015 Swiss Gault&Millau restaurant guide

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Hong Kong, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok‘s Executive Chef, Stefan Trepp, was recently named “Schweizer Star Im Ausland” (Swiss Star Abroad) by the prestigious 2015 Swiss Gault&Millau restaurant guide.  The accolade is bestowed annually on a Swiss-born chef working abroad according to culinary achievements. Gault&Millau was founded by two restaurant critics, Henri… Read the full news article

Marriott International to open 130 room Fairfield by Marriott in El Salvador by 2016

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San Salvador, El Salvador, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announced plans today to open a 130 room Fairfield by Marriott in El Salvador. Located adjacent to the upscale La Gran Via shopping mall and in close proximity to large corporations such as Xerox, Citibank, the World Bank, Bayers and Siemens, the hotel will serve… Read the full news article

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. celebrates the one year anniversary of The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

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Luxury Resort Commemorates Milestone Aruba, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — This week, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.,  the iconic leader in luxury lodging centered in inspiration to capture, create and inspire life’s most memorable journeys, proudly celebrates the one year anniversary of The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. Situated on the island’s pristine Palm Beach, the highly anticipated… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa Sochi GM Brian Gleeson named “Best Hotelier” at the MKG Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2014

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PARIS, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Brian Gleeson, General Manager of the Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa Sochi (Russia), has been named “Best Hotelier” at the MKG Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2014 – he received the prestigious award at a glamourous gala night in Paris. Brian opened the 5-star Radisson Blu Paradise Resort &… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International abrirá el Meliá Costa Hollywood Beach Resort en el sur de Florida

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La compañía global líder en resorts inaugurará en 2015 su segundo complejo en Estados Unidos bajo la marca Meliá Hotels & Resorts Mallorca, España, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International anuncia para 2015 la apertura del Meliá Costa Hollywood Beach Resort en el área de Fort Lauderdale del Sur de Florida. El nuevo complejo… Read the full news article

AIZIAN, EL RESTAURANTE GASTRONÓMICO DE MELIA BILBAO OBTIENE SU PRIMERA MERECIDA ESTRELLA MICHELIN

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BILBAO, España, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — En la esperada presentación de sus calificaciones anuales celebrada ayer en Marbella, la prestigiosa Guía Michelín de España y Portugal, en su edición 2014, anunció la distinción de la codiciada estrella al Aizian, el restaurante gastronómico del Meliá Bilbao. La Guía Michelin premia así a un restaurante… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb kicks off the winter season five days ahead of schedule on Saturday, November 22

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Cold Temperatures Make Early Opening Possible WHISTLER, BC, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Much to the delight of eager skiers and snowboarders, Whistler Blackcomb will be opening five days ahead of schedule on Saturday, November 22. The decision to kick off the winter season early was made possible after natural snowfall at higher elevations was followed… Read the full news article

Hyatt earned 100% on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for the 11th consecutive year

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Continuing focus on making Hyatt a place where individuals can bring their whole selves to work leads to selection of respected diversity and inclusion leaders CHICAGO, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that for the 11th consecutive year, Hyatt has earned 100 percent on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a… Read the full news article

Hyatt initiated a four-year, one million dollar partnership with Women for Women International

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Four-year partnership designed to help support the education and empowerment of more than 60,000 women in war-torn countries around the world CHICAGO, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that its subsidiary has initiated a four-year, one million dollar partnership with Women for Women International, a global development organization that offers… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide inducted into the United Service Organizations Inc. of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore’s Circle of Stars at the One-Star level

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LOS ANGELES, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, is honored to announce its induction into the United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore’s Circle of Stars at the One-Star level. The Circle of Stars is composed of corporate donors who provide generous funding to support… Read the full news article

Kempinski Hotels signed management agreement for the high profile, large-scale luxury development, 8 Conlay, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle

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Kuala Lumpur/Geneva, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels and KSK Group Berhad (KSK Group), via its property development arm KSK Land Sdn Bhd (KSK Land) announce the signing of a management agreement for the high profile, large-scale luxury development, 8 Conlay, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle. The approximately 260-key Kempinski hotel… Read the full news article

Thomas Kleber appointed General Manager of the Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère and Area General Manager Switzerland

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Frankfurt am Main, 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomas Kleber completed a two-year training course at the Steigenberger Academy in Bad Reichenhall and went on to achieve a Masters degree in Hotel Management. Mr. Kleber can look back on more than 30 years of experience and international expertise in the hotel business. He has… Read the full news article

Omni Hotels and Resorts contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation’s 2014 Annual Giving Campaign

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Washington D.C., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Omni Hotels and Resorts has contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation’s (AH&LEF) 2014 Annual Giving Campaign. Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. A member… Read the full news article

Residence Inn by Marriott teams up with DreamWorks Animation to launch the Penguins Picture Mission this fall

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Win a trip for four to see “Madagascar Live! Operation Vacation” Bethesda, Md., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Residence Inn by Marriott is teaming up with DreamWorks Animation and everyone’s favorite super-secret spies to launch the Penguins Picture Mission this fall. The contest, debuting in advance of the November 26 release of “Penguins of Madagascar,” gives… Read the full news article

Marriott International Inc. expands its AC Hotels by Marriott brand with three new properties in Valencia, Spain; Istanbul, Turkey; and Tel Aviv, Israel

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London, UK, 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) continues to expand its AC Hotels by Marriott brand, with three new properties in Valencia, Spain; Istanbul, Turkey; and Tel Aviv, Israel, bringing the total to 80 opened or signed hotels in Europe.  The new additions exemplify the brand’s urban aesthetic with modern interiors… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide to open its first property in Catania, Italy, the Hilton Catania Capo Mulini Conference Center & Spa

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Hilton Worldwide confirms signing of Hilton Catania Capo Mulini Conference Center & Spa CATANIA, Italy and MCLEAN, Va., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement to open its first property in the city of Catania, Italy. Hilton Catania Capo Mulini Conference Center & Spa will become the company’s third… Read the full news article