Marriott Foundation Support China’s Youth through the Marriott China Hospitality Education Initiative

$6.5 Million Investment to Expand Opportunities for Youth through the China Hospitality Education Initiative. 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation has committed 40.5 million RMB ($6.5 million) over five years to support China’s youth through the Marriott China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI). The purpose of this initiative is to enhance… Read the full press release

Travelodge ZOOcation promotion Offers Free Children’s Zoo Admission with Two-Night Stay

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Looking to get a little something extra out of this year’s summer vacation?  Take a ZOOcation! Stay two consecutive nights at your favorite Travelodge® hotel and in addition to great rates and a comfy room, you’ll receive two complimentary children’s tickets good at more than 135 participating zoos across the country…. Read the full press release

IHG Announces the Opening of Holiday Inn Express® Manhattan West Side

New 11-Story Hotel Located in Heart of Midtown Neighborhood ATLANTA, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)[LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s leading global hotel companies announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express® Manhattan West Side, conveniently located near the Broadway Theater District, Times Square and a short walk from the Jacob K. Javits… Read the full press release

VIP treatment for Very Important Residents at HYATT HOUSE®

CHICAGO, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — As HYATT house® continues to expand across the country, the brand is rolling out the welcome mat even further to extended stay guests with the debut of the Very Important Resident (VIR) program. Providing guests staying 30 or more nights with a personal touch, the program offers a variety of new services to help… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association Annual Summer Summit Heads to Denver

Conference features mid-year statistics/social data trends, a special meeting of members, and national awards 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) annual Summer Summit, held June 18-19 at The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa in Denver, Colorado, will include a session featuring top-line forecasting and social data trends, a special meeting of… Read the full press release

Get beach-ready this summer with Easy Breezy Treatment at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin’s The Spa

Summer is “Easy Breezy” at The Spa at Four SeasonsHotel Dublin. New treatment includes poolside Spa lunch. 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin has launched a new “must-have” summer treatment: Easy Breezy,guaranteed to leave skin beach-ready so for holidays this year, one can just pack and go. Guests relax with a Vanilla Bliss Body Treatment, which exfoliates and nourishes… Read the full press release

IHG announces first Staybridge Suites property in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the largest international hotel group in Saudi Arabia both by number of rooms and number of hotels, has signed an agreement with Dyafah Al Mutahida LLC to open a 200-key Staybridge Suites in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  This will be the first Staybridge Suites property, offering… Read the full press release

An Epicurean Celebration of “the sweet life” at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Presents La Dolce Vita. An epicurean celebration of “the sweet life” featuring Palmina and Brewer-Clifton wines. 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu, the first and only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort on Hawaii Island, announces La Dolce Vita, an epicurean celebration of the “sweet life” featuring Palmina and Brewer-Clifton wines. The series of… Read the full press release

The Excelsior, Hong Kong’s “Summer Family Fun” package

Hong Kong, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The summer holiday is always a great occasion for children and the whole family to take a break together. The Excelsior, Hong Kong has prepared the perfect package to allow the entire family to enjoy a summer shopping spree at Italy’s fashion brand Stefanel, renowned Rimowa luggage, long established Chen’s Jewellery and… Read the full press release

SpringHill Suites Celebrates its 300th milestone and entry into Manhattan

Brand designates new addition the 300th SpringHill Suites hotel. NEW YORK, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrating its 300th milestone and entry into Manhattan, SpringHill Suites by Marriott opened the doors today of its stylish new 173-suite Midtown Manhattan hotel, located at 25 West 37th Street.  Boasting impressive and unobstructed views of the Empire State Building and… Read the full press release

Hilton Dublin’s Top Chefs presented with two awards at Catex 2013

DUBLIN, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dublin’s reputation for fine food in the hotel industry recently received a significant boost with the announcement that head chef at Hilton Dublin, Gareth Carberry, and his sous chefs Gavin Finn and Wojciech Zawainski have been presented with two awards at Catex 2013. Organised by The Panel of Chefs of Ireland, Chef… Read the full press release

Loews enhances its online and mobile presence, Selects TravelClick to support the brand’s digital marketing strategy

NEW YORK, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts (Loews) is aggressively increasing and enhancing its online and mobile presence and has selected TravelClick to support the brand’s digital marketing strategy. TravelClick, a global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, will manage and execute Loews’ digital marketing and search engine strategy, including media buying and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expands 100 Mile Cocktail program worldwide, adding new locally sourced cocktails to drink menus across six continents

2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expands its 100 Mile Cocktail program worldwide, adding new locally sourced cocktails to drink menus across six continents. Following a successful run in the Americas last summer, this year’s 100 Mile Cocktail initiative once again challenged mixologists to craft libations using only ingredients and spirits found within a 100-mile… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston Launches Picnic in the Park Program

Guests can enjoy gourmet meals packaged “to go,” in easy-to-carry Picnic Packs. 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The popular Picnic in the Park program at Four Seasons Hotel Boston is back: beginning on Friday, May 31, 2013, guests of the Hotel will have the opportunity to order a Picnic in the Park – a gourmet meal packaged in an… Read the full press release

The Warwick New York Hotel offers The Great Gatsby experience package

2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Warwick New York Hotel offers guests The Great Gatsby experience with a special package in honor of the Baz Lurhmann directed adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. The film, set in the roaring twenties, follows the life of millionaire Jay Gatsby and his neighbour Nick. The Great Gatsby package* includes:… Read the full press release

Hyatt Regency hotel in Amsterdam expected to open in 2015

CHICAGO, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Aedes Real Estate and UBM Realitätentwicklung AG announced today their affiliates have entered into an agreement for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Amsterdam, which is expected to open in 2015. Hyatt Regency Amsterdam will be the first Hyatt Regency hotel and the third Hyatt-branded hotel to… Read the full press release

Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program makes rewards more achievable for travelers

-Guarantees Rewards after only one night stay  -Introduces Gold Status tier with tangible benefits for members who stay more often PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Rewards®, Wyndham Hotel Group’s guest loyalty program, is doing its part to help make rewards more achievable for travelers regardless of how often they travel. In response to customer insights… Read the full press release

Melbourne’s Windsor Hotel puts fine a la carte breakfast dining back on the menu

Fine Breakfast Dining Now on the Table at Melbourne’s Windsor Hotel  2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As well as continuing with its elegant Continental breakfast buffet, the Windsor is now offering a full breakfast menu at its 111 Spring Street Restaurant, with options ranging from the healthy to the indulgent. Choose from dishes such as oatmeal porridge… Read the full press release

IHG won nine awards at 2013 TTG China Travel Awards

2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG, the largest international hotel company by number of rooms in China, received nine awards at TTG China Travel Awards presented by TTG Publishing, the leading industry publication in Asia Pacific.  These awards demonstrate the industry-wide recognition of IHG and its brands’ long dedication to China market and its consistent best-in-class performance…. Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Maldives Celebrates Children’s Day

2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — On March 10th 2013 Dusit Thani Maldives celebrated Children’s Day, recognising children and hospitality in the Baa Atoll. The resort invited 30 children and their teachers from the islands of Kihaadhoo, Dhonfanu and Dharavandhoo. A fun programme of activities was organised aiming to instil hospitality awareness and values in young children, as… Read the full press release

This summer, Four Seasons Hotel Prague offers the Experience More package

Experience More with Four Seasons Hotel Prague This Summer. Hotel credit, art tours, private visit of Karlstejn Castle and more await at Four Seasons this summer holiday. 2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — For this summer season, Four Seasons Hotel Prague offers the Experience More package, applicable for Deluxe rooms and categories above. The package includes a Hotel Credit of EUR 75.00 once per room per stay of a minimum… Read the full press release

Celebrate Summer with Gaylord Hotels’ SummerFest

SummerFest Activities Include The DreamWorks Experience and More. NASHVILLE, TENN., 2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — There’s no better way to get away this summer than with Gaylord Hotels’ SummerFest, an exciting line-up of special events and activities available all summer long – from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend at Gaylord Hotels. Located in or near Washington,… Read the full press release

Discover the works of Noureddine Chater at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests can discover the works of artist painter Noureddine Chater at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech until June 30, 2013. The work of Noureddine Chater is rooted in the tradition of Arabic calligraphy, and further transcends and stands out as art that highlights the interaction between the text and the figural, the idea and form. Alphabet,… Read the full press release

Hampton Hotels Celebrates Grand Opening of 1,900th Property in New York

Nearly 150 Brand Leaders, VIPs Gather for ‘Hamptonality United’ Event Unveiling New-Build Hampton Inn Manhattan/United Nations and Honoring Hampton’s Global Diversity, Strength MCLEAN, Va., 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Phil Cordell, global head, focused service and Hampton brand management at Hilton Worldwide and Jim Holthouser, executive vice president, global brands at Hilton Worldwide welcomed nearly 150 hospitality… Read the full press release

Atmosphere brand launches its official Logo!

2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Atmosphere brand launches its official Logo! The primary objective of the logo is to showcase the new ‘Indian Ocean’ resort brand in the right perspective to the discerning traveller, with the usage of the vibrant tropical Indian Ocean blues, the pristine turquoise of the lagoon and the symbolic sun of the Indian… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Offers Guests An Extended Range of Prizes with New ‘Dine And Fly With Hilton Pattaya’ Promotion

PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-05-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced the ‘Dine And Fly with Hilton Pattaya’ promotion that is running for a third consecutive year. Held from May 1 to November 30, 2013, the promotion offers guests the chance to win exciting prizes while enjoying great food and beverage deals as well as the luxurious spa… Read the full press release

Transient Bookings Continue to Carry Growth in 2013

NEW YORK, 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The transient segment, which consists of individual business and leisure travelers, is continuing to support both average daily rate (ADR) and committed occupancy over the group segment in 2013, according to data from the April 2013 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). “The vast majority of the top 25 North… Read the full press release

Day and nightlife venues debut at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas This Summer

Hot Day and Nightlife Venues Debut at Four SeasonsHotel Las Vegas and Adjacent Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino This Summer. PRESS, Daylight, LIGHT and Michael Jackson ONE highlight exciting new lineup. 2013-05-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas guests don’t have to leave the property to experience the newest venues in the entertainment and nightlife capital of the… Read the full press release

Ms Jill McDonald appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director of IHG

2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (“IHG”) today announces that Ms Jill McDonald is to be appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director of IHG. She will join the IHG Board with effect from 1 June 2013. Jill has been Chief Executive Officer and President for the Northern Europe Division for McDonald’s since September 2010… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto will officially open its doors on 2014

Opening Date and General Manager Announced for Iconic New Urban Resort. TOKYO, 2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has confirmed The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto will officially open its doors on February 7, 2014, and unveiled the first images of the luxury urban resort that pays homage to the region’s cultural heritage. It also officially announced… Read the full press release