Category Archives: Hospitality

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

Hilton Hotels & Resorts opened its newest hotel, Hilton Brussels Grand Place and signals the start of an exciting era of transformation for the hotel

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Flagship Brand Welcomes Guests BRUSSELS and McLEAN, Va., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today opened its newest hotel, Hilton Brussels Grand Place. The landmark building in the city center of Brussels is now welcoming guests, signaling the start of an exciting era of transformation for the hotel, with significant refurbishments commencing… Read the full news article

Coco Collection appoints Schaffelhuber Communications for Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Russia and Memac Ogilvy for UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

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MALDIVES, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — With a steady growth in global markets, Coco Collection is pleased to reinforce its brand presence in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Russia with the appointment of Schaffelhuber Communications and to increase its reach in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia with Memac Ogilvy. With Anke Schaffelhuber… Read the full news article

Five new Four Seasons hotels and resorts are getting ready to welcoming guests in 2015

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Toronto, Canada, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Pull out the pushpins and get ready to add a few more to the “Must Visit” map of the world. Five new Four Seasonshotels and resorts are getting ready to transition from breaking ground to cutting ribbon – and welcoming guests in 2015. With far-flung locations, historic… Read the full news article

Il Palagio at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze ranked #4 of the 101 Best Hotel Restaurants Around the World by The Daily Meal

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Florence, Italy, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Il Palagio, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze run by Executive Chef Vito Mollica, has been ranked #4 of the 101 Best Hotel Restaurants Around the World, a carefully curated collection of the world’s most exemplary hotel-based epicurean endeavours by The Daily Meal. Il Palagio is also… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles unveils new Serenity Villa category featuring five villas with the most outstanding views and the most seclusion

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Five villas with unsurpassed privacy and dramatic Indian Ocean views promise the perfect vacation spot for those looking for the very best of romance in the beautiful Seychelles islands Seychelles, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The private treehouse-style villas at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles are already world-renowned for their elegant design and seclusion, set… Read the full news article

Travelport Featured Property now available for purchase through TravelClick following the expansion of their partnership

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‘Travelport Featured Property’ now available for purchase through TravelClick. TravelClick Becomes Only Provider to Offer a Full Suite of Advertising Products for Hotels on All Major Global Distribution Systems. NEW YORK, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, has announced it has expanded its partnership… Read the full news article

“Cuckoo’s Nest” at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden won the ”Best Hotel Bar” award at the European Hospitality Awards 2014

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“Cuckoo’s Nest” – the  restaurant, bar and meeting place at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel in Gothenburg,  Sweden – has won the award for ”Best Hotel Bar” in the prestigious European  Hospitality Awards 2014. This is the second time in a year that the special and  well-designed bar in Gothenburg is recognized internationally. Gothenburg, Sweden, 2014-11-12… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor adds new emirate to its portfolio: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Ajman City scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2016

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Brussels, Belgium, 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, adds a new  emirate to its portfolio and arrives in Ajman: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Ajman  City featuring 156 rooms is scheduled to welcome its first guests in the first  quarter of 2016. “Ajman is… Read the full news article

Days Inn® hotel brand to honor those who have served our country with seven getaway giveaway

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Offers donation of up to one million Wyndham Rewards points to Hotels for Heroes PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This November, the Days Inn® hotel brand is launching two promotions designed to honor those who have served our country, giving away seven getaways to deserving veterans—including active service members—while also donating up to one million… Read the full news article

Armed Forces Vacation Club® celebrates Veterans Day with $50 off select week-long resort stays through Nov. 28, 2014

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of Veterans Day, Armed Forces Vacation Club® is offering $50 off select week-long resort stays‡ now through Nov. 28, 2014. Customers can search www.AFVClub.com  and enter code THANKYOU during check out to receive this special discount. The deal applies to most resorts within the club’s worldwide destinations,… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group expands TRYP by Wyndham® brand in New York City with the signing of franchise agreement for a 334-room hotel in Manhattan’s Times Square

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-11-12 — /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), announced the expansion of its select-service TRYP by Wyndham® brand in New York City with the signing of a franchise agreement for a 334-room hotel in Manhattan’s Times… Read the full news article

La industria hotelera europea reconoce a Gabriel Escarrer, de Meliá Hotels International, como CEO del año en los European Hospitality Awards 2014

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Mallorca, España, 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International, la hotelera líder en España, ha recibido un nuevo reconocimiento por parte de la industria hotelera europea, ganando el premio CEO del Año y Mejor Apertura de Nueva Construcción en los European Hospitality Awards 2014. Desde su nombramiento, Gabriel Escarrer Jaume ha liderado un intensivo… Read the full news article

Hyatt acquires full ownership of the 491-room Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin/Bastrop Texas for approximately $143 million

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CHICAGO, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired its partners’ 92 percent interest in the 491-room Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin/Bastrop, Texas, for approximately $143 million. The Company also assumed approximately $65 million of property-level debt. The total price, inclusive of debt,… Read the full news article

Marriott International’s EVP & Chief HR Officer David Rodriguez inducted into the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) Fellows Class of 2014

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Bethesda, Md., 2014-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — David Rodriguez, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), was inducted into the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) Fellows Class of 2014. Dr. Rodriguez and 2 other fellows were selected by their peers for contributions to their organizations, communities and the… Read the full news article

IHG® names Federico Lalatta Costerbosa as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Strategy and Corporate Development

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LONDON, UK, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the appointment of Federico Lalatta Costerbosa as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Strategy and Corporate Development. Federico joins from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) where he was a Partner and Managing Director. He… Read the full news article

IHG opens the 200-room Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre in India

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Gujarat, India, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the 200-room Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre with Shiva Satya Hotels Pvt. Ltd, which joins seven other hotels in the Crowne Plaza family in India. Located in the largest city in western… Read the full news article

Steigenberger Hotels appoints Ahmed Hosny Abdou General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel Cecil in Alexandria, Egypt

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Alexandria, Egypt, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr. Abdou, who is originally from Egypt, can look back on over 20 years of experience in the hotel business. His most recent position was General Manager of the four-star Hotel Iberotel Club Fanara & Residence in Sharm El Sheikh. As General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel Cecil in… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of InterContinental Sydney Double Bay, the only luxury hotel outside Sydney’s CBD

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces the opening of the highly-anticipated InterContinental Sydney Double Bay, earmarked as one of the most exclusive properties in the country. Marking the arrival of the fifth InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property in Australia, InterContinental Sydney Double Bay is the only luxury hotel outside… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotel Group adds five new member hotels that are ideally situated for travellers looking to enjoy memorable stays in London

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Luxury brand welcomes five new member hotels in enviable locations to help travellers experience the best of the city LONDON, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group continues to expand its London portfolio of independent luxury properties, adding five new member hotels that are ideally situated for travellers looking to enjoy memorable stays in… Read the full news article

Hotel ICON embraces the spirit of giving with variety of enticing specials and festive meal offers

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Hong Kong, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel ICON, the luxury hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East, is renowned for its innovative cuisines, award-winning menus and pampering spa offerings. Besides a Christmas Tree designed by Couture designer Barney Cheng, Hotel ICON has a lot going on this holiday season, embracing the spirit of giving with… Read the full news article

OPUS Hotel in Vancouver has the ultimate Steal My Heart Elopement package for romantic couples looking to be swept off their feet in a whirlwind of romance

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Get swept off your feet at Vancouver’s trendiest boutique hotel Vancouver, BC, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Shhhhh… we won’t tell if you don’t. If you’re planning to eschew the hoopla and big fuss of a traditional wedding for a secret ceremony, OPUS Hotel in Vancouver has the ultimate Steal My Heart Elopement package for… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and SAMHI announce the opening of Hyatt Place Gurgaon/Udyog Vihar in Haryana, India

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The 176-room hotel is the ideal place for the multitasking traveler to relax, meet, dine, and stay while visiting Gurgaon CHICAGO, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H)and SAMHI today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Gurgaon/Udyog Vihar in the state of Haryana, India. This is the first Hyatt Place hotel in the… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai names Cindy Racco as its Resort Manager

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Management veteran returns to beach life after opening brand’s Santa Fe resort Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu, Hawaii Island’s first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort, has named Cindy Racco as its Resort Manager. Fresh from the exciting challenge of the rebranding and opening… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts names Martin Cody as Lodge Manager of Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

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Serengeti, Tanzania, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Martin Cody has been named Lodge Manager at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, the 77-room Lodge that has offered guests once-in-a-lifetime African wildlife and cultural experiences since December 2012. Cody, a true explorer at heart who’s been a member of Four Seasons Hotels and Resort teams in London, Hawaii, Langkawi… Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® opens its first property in China wih the launch of the 283-room hotel at the core of Beijing’s Central Business District (CBD) of Chaoyang

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Contemporary yet timeless sanctuary is first Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® China property BEIJING, 2014-10-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Beijing opens today, signaling the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® ultra-luxury brand in Asia. The 283-room hotel, located at the core of Beijing’s Central Business District (CBD) of Chaoyang, opposite the iconic CCTV… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International lanza su nuevo Portal de Agentes de Viajes, MELIÁ PRO

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Mallorca, España, 2014-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha anunciado el lanzamiento de un nuevo portal para agentes de viajes, MELIÁ PRO. Con un motor de reservas muy fácil de utilizar, precios muy competitivos y una comisión de hasta el 16% en todas las reservas, MELIÁ PRO es un centro de recursos… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International anuncia el Meliá Campione, en Campione de Italia-Lugano, su séptimo hotel en Italia

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La compañía ya cuenta con hoteles en Capri, Génova, Milán y Roma. Además, en 2015 se estrenará con la marca ME en Milán El Hotel se encuentra situado junto al famoso Casino de Campione, el más grande de toda Europa Mallorca, España, 2014-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International continúa su expansión en… Read the full news article

Hyatt included in the Great Place to Work® World’s Best Multinational Workplace list

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Recognition as a top multinational workplace coincides with relaunch of Hyatt career website Hyatt.jobs CHICAGO, 2014-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt has been named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work®. The annual list honors 25 companies that have been recognized by their… Read the full news article