Category Archives: Hospitality

Belmond announced complimentary 35-minute helicopter safari with its ‘Discover Botswana with Belmond’ offer this July, August and September

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Botswana, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond is offering an unforgettable safari experience to guests at its luxury lodges in Botswana, one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. With the ‘Discover Botswana with Belmond’ offer, those booking four nights or more* in July, August and September will be treated to a complimentary 35-minute helicopter safari… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide to open eight new Hampton by Hilton properties in Latin America

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Latin America Expansion Announcement Follows Opening of Third Hampton by Hilton in Colombia BOGOTA, Colombia and MCLEAN, Va., 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of an agreement to open eight new Hampton by Hilton properties in Latin America, including four in Peru and four in Chile, making it the biggest development… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International ha anunciado hoy la apertura de un nuevo establecimiento de la marca TRYP by Wyndham en la Costa del Sol, Estepona, perteneciente a Málaga

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Mallorca, España, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha anunciado hoy la apertura de un nuevo establecimiento de la marca TRYP by Wyndham en la Costa del Sol, Estepona, perteneciente a Málaga. El hotel TRYP Estepona Valle Romano es un complejo formado por 430 apartamentos, rodeado por un campo de golf y ubicado a… Read the full news article

Ritz-Carlton launches “double Elite night credits” to its Ritz-Carlton Rewards members

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Receive credit for twice the nights when you stay at The Ritz-Carlton CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — There is now a faster way to experience the benefits of Elite status as a Ritz-Carlton Rewards member. In the continued effort to offer Ritz-Carlton Rewards members exceptional experiences, double Elite night credits are a new promotional… Read the full news article

New Brunswick Premier, David Alward with New Castle Hotels & Resorts, Southwest Properties and Marriott International officials commemorate the grand re-opening of the Algonquin Resort

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Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, 2014-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — New Brunswick Premier, David Alward joined officials with New Castle Hotels & Resorts, Southwest Properties and Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) to commemorate the grand re-opening of the Algonquin Resort. Now celebrating its 125th anniversary, the Algonquin first opened in June, 1889 and became the… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou launched Autumn Trade Fair package for participants who wish to arrive or depart Fair in style

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Hong Kong, 2014-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Canton Fair is the largest bi-annual China trade fair held in Guangzhou. This year, the 116th Canton Fair, will be held from 15 October to 4 November, 2014 and Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou have launched a fantastic Autumn Trade Fair package designed for participants who wish to… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Tokyo opens online reservations for Noma at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo

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Hong Kong, 2014-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is delighted to announce that online reservations for Noma at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo will commence at 1pm Japan time on 23 June 2014. Noma is ranked #1 restaurant on The World’s ‘50 Best Restaurants’ list, and Chef René Redzepi and his culinary team will relocate to… Read the full news article

Marriott International donates approximately USD800,000 to the Yao Foundation to establish three Hope Primary schools in the Southwestern region of China

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Campus reconstruction of Lu Zhou Marriott – Yao Foundation Hope Primary Schoolon schedule for completion this September.  Sichuan, China, 2014-6-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A delegation of Marriott International senior executives and associates joined Yao Ming, founder of Yao Foundation, visiting Lu Zhou Marriott – Yao Foundation Hope Primary School in Luzhou City, Sichuan – the… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills announces partnership with organic vegan cooking school and food company Spork Foods

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New vegan, gluten-free menu items created by Spork Foods will be available at the Hotel’s poolside Cabana Restaurant Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A., 2014-6-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills announces a partnership with Spork Foods, an organic vegan cooking school and food company, owned and operated by sisters Jenny Engel and… Read the full news article

AH&LA and Burba Hotel Network to debut ALIS accompanying legal conference ALIS Law on January 26-27, 2015, in Los Angeles

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Costa Mesa, CA, 2014-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The organizers of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Burba Hotel Network, will debut an accompanying legal conference, ALIS Law, January 26-27, 2015, in Los Angeles. The conference, which will be focused on current legal matters of interest to hotel owners,… Read the full news article

Oakwood’s 11 branded properties throughout Asia honored with TripAdvisor’s 2014 Certificate of Excellence Awards

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SINGAPORE, 2014-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood, an Oakwood Worldwide® brand and leading provider of corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to announce that 11 of its branded properties located throughout Asia have been honored with TripAdvisor’s 2014 Certificate of Excellence Awards. The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence honors “select accommodations that consistently demonstrate a… Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® adds tennis player Maria Sharapova, lifestyle expert India Hicks and retail entrepreneur Brian Bolke to its esteemed Rosewood Curators program

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Dallas, Texas, 2014-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, one of the world’s most respected ultra-luxury hotel groups, has added professional tennis player Maria Sharapova, celebrated lifestyle expert India Hicks and retail entrepreneur Brian Bolke to its esteemed Rosewood Curators program. Introduced in September 2013, Rosewood Curators are a hand-picked group of high-profile personalities who share their favorite haunts… Read the full news article

Howard Johnson hotels and Harlem Globetrotters to host series of special on-site events for the annual “Happiest Day of the Year” promotion

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Summer kicks-off with surprise free nights and special on-site events for guests  PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The start of summer is almost here and Howard Johnson hotels are celebrating by partnering with the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters to host a series of special on-site events designed to surprise guests with goodies like free… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International: La marca Sol Hotels & Resorts se reinventa y presenta cuatro nuevos conceptos de hoteles vacacionales para el cliente actual

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Mallorca, España, 2014-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International sigue avanzando en su estrategia de revalorización y reposicionamiento de sus marcas y productos. Su última apuesta ha sido el relanzamiento de su marca familiar vacacional Sol Hotels & Resorts – que cuenta actualmente con 70 establecimientos – con la creación de innovadores conceptos que reinventan… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of first Andaz hotel in Japan

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Hyatt strengthens its brand presence in Japan with very first Andaz hotel in Tokyo CHICAGO, 2014-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, the first Andaz hotel in Japan and the twelfth Andaz hotel globally. The hotel is a significant addition to Hyatt’s growing portfolio… Read the full news article

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts introduces first pollinator bee hotel at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts creates a rooftop respite to help pollinator bees flourish TORONTO, 2014-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With research indicating solitary bee populations continue to show signs of decline, and loss and fragmentation of habitat cited as a leading factor, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is stepping up to provide solitary bees with a… Read the full news article

California-based Meritage Collection becomes Global Hotel Alliance latest member brand

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Four resort hotels in California add to the alliance’s growing presence in North America Dubai, 2014-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”) today announced California-based Meritage Collection as its latest member brand, bringing its presence in the United States to 60 hotels, making it GHA’s largest single market, both in terms of hotel… Read the full news article

EVEN™ Hotels introduces the Cork & Kale™ F&B platform focused on simple, natural and good ingredients

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IHG’s Newest Brand Works with Vucurevich Simons Advisory Group and SPE® Certified to Develop Branded F&B Platform Made with Simple.Natural.Good. Ingredients ATLANTA, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — EVEN™ Hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG)[LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] newest brand, created to meet the needs of wellness-minded travelers, today introduces the Cork & Kale™ food and beverage platform focused on simple,… Read the full news article

IHG announced its intention to return US$750 million to Shareholders via Special Dividend with Share Consolidation

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Buckinghamshire,UK, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — On Friday, 2 May 2014, the Board of IHG announced its intention to return US$750 million to Shareholders via a Special Dividend with a Share Consolidation. The Board today announces it is publishing a circular (the “Circular”) setting out full details of the proposed Special Dividend and associated Share Consolidation… Read the full news article

IHG to open 148-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites in Puebla State, Mexico

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IHG expands its footprint in Puebla State, Mexico PUEBLA, PUE., 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] recently announced the opening of the 148-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Puebla Angelopolis hotel which features 18 suites and two master suites, in a 14-story building. The City of Puebla is also known as “The… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group to open first internationally branded limited service hotel near Istanbul International Airport

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Buckinghamshire,UK, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies has announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express® Istanbul – Halkali.  The hotel, due to open in 2014, will be the first internationally branded limited service hotel near Istanbul International Airport. The 110-room hotel will operate under a franchise… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group signed long-term management contract to brand and manage new luxury 275 room hotel in Metro Manila

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Hong Kong, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has signed a long-term management contract to brand and manage a new luxury 275 room hotel in the heart of Metro Manila. The new Mandarin Oriental, Manila, which is scheduled to open in 2020, will be part of a mixed-use development centrally located within… Read the full news article

Maldives: Sunland Hotels and Coco Collection appointed Armand Chaudhary COO

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Maldives, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunland Hotels and Coco Collection have appointed Armand Chaudhary as Chief Operating Officer to lead daily operations of the group of companies. While being based in the group’s new and stylish head office in the capital Male’, Armand will oversee the company’s four properties in the Maldives, namely the exclusive… Read the full news article

Maldives: Kandolhu Island now a Small Luxury Hotels of the World member

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Maldives, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Set in North Ari Atoll, Kandolhu is a heart shaped island with wide sweeping beaches surrounded by a ring of an intricately formed house reef; a venue ideal for romantics and those seeking a blissful holiday in the beautiful island-dotted nation of the Maldives. The small island with just… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North to celebrate Father’s Day with a weekend of foodie fun

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Specialty golf-themed brunch, three-course dinner highlight weekend celebration Scottsdale, U.S.A., 2014-6-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrate Dad with a weekend of foodie fun this Father’s Day at Proof, an American canteen, and Onyx Bar & Lounge at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North.   Special happenings include everything from a three-course dinner to a golf-themed brunch and ice… Read the full news article

Italian food guru Emanuele Cappellini brings his worldly experience to Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

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Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt, 2014-6-6 — /Travel PR News/ — As one of the first authentic Italian restaurants to make Cairenes cry “Mama mia!” Bella at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is getting revamped. Not only will the restaurant itself look and feel different upon its impending re-launch but the menu too will get a whole new taste as… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills celebrates PRIDE month with exclusive LA Pride room package until June 30, 2014

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Guests will enjoy complimentary breakfast, glamorous accommodations, and a portion of the room rate will go towards supporting one of the nation’s most respected LGBT service organizations, The Trevor Project Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A., 2014-6-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is celebrating PRIDE month with the LGBT community,… Read the full news article

Mali Carow named Food and Beverage Director at Four Seasons Hotel Amman

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Amman, Jordan, 2014-6-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mali Carow has been named Food and Beverage Director at Four Seasons Hotel Amman, overseeing all kitchens, in-room dining, banquet events, in addition to food and beverage operations for the six diverse outlets that include Olea, Asia, Vivace, FIVE Grill & Lounge, The Foyer Lounge and The Square Bar. Commenting on her appointment, Livio Faverio, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Amman, states,… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Melco Crown Philippines to build Hyatt City of Dreams Manila

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CHICAGO, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation (“Melco Crown Philippines”) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate and Melco Crown Philippines have entered into a management agreement for Hyatt City of Dreams Manila, which will consist of two hotel towers and is expected to open in 2014. “We… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation named Julienne Smith as SVP of franchise and managed development for Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in North America

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CHICAGO, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Julienne Smith will serve as Hyatt’s senior vice president of franchise and managed development for Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in North America, effective July 15. Smith, who will be based in Hyatt’s corporate office in Chicago, will report to B. Anthony Isaac,… Read the full news article