ATLANTA, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announced the launch of the Holiday Inn Express® brand’s new Smart Thinking platform which revolves around StaySmart.com, an online hub where consumers are invited to engage with the brand by showcasing their smarts in a light-hearted and amusing way through videos,… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Hospitality
The American Hotel & Lodging Association issued statement on US supreme court NLRB appointments appeal review
2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) issues the following statement in response to this morning’s announcement by the United States Supreme Court that the justices have granted the request for review of National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning: “In the past six months, both the U.S. Court of Appeals for… Read the full press release
IHG’s boutique brand Hotel Indigo and World Photography Organisation partner in national student programme to recognise next generation of UK-based photographers
2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo is InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) boutique brand. Taking its art credentials to a new audience Hotel Indigo has partnered with the renowned World Photography Organisation (WPO), which supports professional, amateur and student photography and lends a global platform for the photographic industry. The partnership sees Hotel Indigo develop a nationwide student programme to recognise and… Read the full press release
Create-your-own Ice Cream Sandwiches at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village Los Angeles this summer
Guests can choose from a variety of house-made ingredients to create their own ice cream sandwich. 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer in Southern California takes a refreshingly cool twist with a create-your-own Ice Cream Sandwich menu at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California. Guests choose from a variety of delectable ice cream flavors, cookie recipes and dipping sauces to… Read the full press release
Orlando World Center Marriott completed Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of the world’s coolest hotel pools* just got cooler as guests “Slide into Summer” with the highly anticipated completion of the multifaceted overhaul to the iconic Falls Pool Oasis at Orlando World Center Marriott. Sparing no expense to both thrill and chill, guests plunge into an entirely new experience with enticing… Read the full press release
Athens’ largest swimming pool in Hilton Athens launched new offers
ATHENS, Greece, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Athens‘ outdoor swimming pool, the largest in the city, has long been favoured by Athenians as an oasis in which to relax. This year, guests have more reasons to visit with complimentary Wi-Fi, special discounts for children and the brand new menu at the Oasis Pool Bar & Grill. Guests… Read the full press release
Craig Pishotti appointed 21c Museum Hotels Vice President of Hotel Operations
2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — 21c Museum Hotels has named Craig Pishotti Vice President of Hotel Operations. In this role, Pishotti will be responsible for maximizing the operational performance and profitability of all 21c Museum Hotel properties. Pishotti will also continue to oversee 21c Louisville as managing director, and will remain involved in all aspects of the… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze welcomes summer with the opening of the plein-air Al Fresco
2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Firenze welcomes summer with the opening of the plein-air Al Fresco in a completely revisited formula: trattoria at lunchtime, pizzeria and barbecue for dinner. Guests can bask in the shade of the garden’s century-old holm oak trees by the green Spa pool as they savour Italian and regional specialties refreshed with Chef Vito Mollica’s creative touch, and… Read the full press release
New study highlights Airbnb’s positive impact on the local economy in Paris
San Francisco, Calif., 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airbnb, the world’s leading marketplace for booking, discovering, and listing unique spaces around the world, today released a new study that highlights Airbnb’s positive impact on the local economy in Paris. After a first study revealing Airbnb’s impact on its hometown San Francisco, this new study found that the Airbnb… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahment named Best International Heritage Hotel at Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2013
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahment Honoured in Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2013. Hotel captures the prize as the Best International Heritage Hotel. Readers of Lonely Planet Magazine India (LPMI)have namedFour Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet as the Best Heritage Hotel in International Hotel category. For the second year running, Lonely Planet Magazine India invited the country’s travellers… Read the full press release
Tillman, The Famous Skateboarding Dog, To Compete At Loews Surf Dog Competition – Unleashed By Petco
San Diego, Calif., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tillman, the English bulldog made famous on YouTube for his amazing skateboarding skills will be catching waves and competing at this Saturday’s Loews Surf Dog Competition – Unleashed by Petco. Fast facts : Tillman is a 60-lb English Bull Dog sponsored by Natural Balance Dog Food and will compete for… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Presents the Suite Family Experience
Take Advantage Of The Summer Holidays With The Suite Family Experience At Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Hong Kong, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo presents a Suite Family Experience with luxury accommodation and a host of activities for families to enjoy. Tokyo, a city of traditions handed down from generation to generation, offers a range of… Read the full press release
Agoda.com offers great deals on Southern Australian hotels for adventure-seeking scuba divers
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is offering great deals on hotels in southern Australia that will suit scuba divers who are seeking a bit of adventure. Both the city of Adelaide and the town of Port Lincoln in southern Australia are known for… Read the full press release
Hilton Athens Appoints Dimitris Melemenis as the hotel’s new executive chef
ATHENS, Greece, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Athens is pleased to introduce Dimitris Melemenis as the hotel’s new executive chef. After a long career within the company, working at various Hilton hotels across Europe, Dimitris Melemenis succeeds Yiannis Manikis, who continues his career at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center which is expected to open towards the… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano offers a wide variety of options for Holy month to enjoy Ramadan by the sea
Ramadan by the Sea at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hotel is decorated for the occasion with traditional fawanees lanterns, offering an exclusive outdoor Ramadan experience and fresh Mediterranean breezes during iftar, sohour or shisha time at Fish Restaurant. Indoor options are also available for iftar, whether a buffet or set-menu. Kala Restaurant with its Mediterranean ambiance overlooking the sea offers a daily iftar buffet,… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Indonesia set to open in 2014
Hong Kong, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is set to make a celebrated return to the island of the gods with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Indonesia in 2014. The stunning island of Bali enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the world’s most luxurious retreat destinations with its combination of sandy… Read the full press release
Irene Hoek appointed head of global development at Dorchester Collection
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Irene Hoek has been appointed head of global development at Dorchester Collection and will be responsible for identifying and executing acquisition and management opportunities to grow the brand. With nine hotels currently within the company, the aim of Dorchester Collection is to increase its portfolio in key cities by 2015. Having worked… Read the full press release
Hyatt forms joint venture with experienced developer for multiple Hyatt Place hotels in Brazil
CHICAGO, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the execution of an agreement to form a joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and FSA Group S.A. (FSA), a Libra Group company, to develop and own nine Hyatt Place-branded hotels in Brazil. The total investment from Hyatt and FSA for the development of these… Read the full press release
Rosewood Mayakoba Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Riviera Maya, MEXICO, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya’s most luxurious destination has reason to celebrate this season. The award-winning resort has recently celebrated its fifth anniversary and toasted the momentous occasion with loyal guests and friends during a weekend long celebration. The festivities were a reminder to all that Rosewood Mayakoba remains one… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila partners with Manila Doctors Hospital to promote Medical Tourism in the Philippines
Dusit Thani Manila partners with Manila Doctors Hospital for the Health and Wellness Room Package for its guests and clients Makati, Philippines, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — To help promote the Medical Tourism Industry in the country, Dusit Thani Manila recently partnered with Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH), a Department of Health (DOH) Level 3 accredited tertiary hospital,… Read the full press release
Vacation exchange company RCI named one of Mexico’s Best Places to Work for
RCI® Recognized Again as One of the Best Places to Work in Mexico and as a Socially Responsible Company Mexico, Federal District, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI Mexico continues to demonstrate its commitment to serve its associates and the community RCI Mexico received two important distinctions during the first half of 2013. The global leader in vacation… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn hotel to open at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s south west
Sydney, Australia, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Oscars Hotels have signed a franchise agreement for a 146-room Holiday Inn hotel at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s south west. Oscars Hotels purchased the Sunnybrook Hotel in April 2011 and with this agreement will undertake a multimillion-dollar refurbishment of the guest rooms and restaurant, after… Read the full press release
A Traditional Iftar Menu At Souk, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
Mumbai, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Ramadan after the daily Maghrib come over to Souk at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai for a nourishing meal with friends and family from 9th July to 7th August. Be part of the festivities! Over a drink of Laban up or Ayran enjoy the assorted nuts, crudits and olives. Help yourself to a selection of hot and cold mezzes, try… Read the full press release
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group strengthens its portfolio in Russia with new Park Inn by Radisson in Nizhny Tagil
2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide, strengthens its portfolio in Russia’s regional cities with the signing of a new Park Inn by Radisson in Nizhny Tagil. The mid-market property will be the first internationally branded hotel in this prominent industrial city. Enjoying an outstanding waterfront location… Read the full press release
Andrea Gates and Avi Haksar Appointed new Managing Directors at iconic Dallas Properties
Dallas, Texas, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of new Managing Directors at both of the company’s iconic Dallas properties, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel. Andrea Gates joined Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in March, and a month later Avi Haksar joined the team… Read the full press release
Susanne Hatje Appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, New York
Hong Kong, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Susanne Hatje as General Manager of its North American flagship hotel, Mandarin Oriental, New York, effective today. Ms. Hatje has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has held senior management positions at Mandarin Oriental for the past… Read the full press release
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Enters into the Sixth Acquisition with Waramaug Hospitality
ARLINGTON, Va./ORLANDO, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expanding its joint venture with Waramaug Hospitality, Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces its sixth acquisition with Waramaug Hospitality LLC and a private investment group of the 382-room Sheraton Orlando North Hotel effective May 22, 2013. Hospitality Funding LLC, a Palm Beach, Fla.-headquartered boutique investment advisory firm, advised the buyer group… Read the full press release
Raffles Hotels & Resorts introduces The Story Of Raffles People
2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — “At Raffles we believe that true luxury is not just about what you do, it’s about how you make your guests feel. So every staff member goes out of their way to give the warmest welcome, the most comfortable stay, the richest experiences and the fondest memories. I believe this engagement, on… Read the full press release
Christi Lewis named Regional Sales Manager Landmark Hotels Group
Honolulu, HI, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Big Island resident Christi Lewis has been named Regional Sales Manager for Landmark Hotels Group effective May 28, 2013, in an announcement by Landmark Hotels Group’s Vice President of Sales, Danny Breatchel. She will represent both the Kahala Hotel & Resort on O’ahu, and the Makena Beach and Golf Resort… Read the full press release
Senior Management Changes at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Hong Kong, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced several senior management changes. After a long and successful career with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Andrew Hirst, Operations Director – Asia will retire on 31 July, 2013. During his 25 years with the Group, Mr Hirst has held Manager or General Manager positions in Manila, Macau,… Read the full press release