Hong Kong, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Munich is delighted to announce a very special dining promotion to be held from 15 – 23 March 2013 at the hotel’s Michelin starred Restaurant Mark’s, together with the glamorous Matsushisa Mykonos restaurant from the Belvedere Hotel located in Mykonos, Greece. The promotion will showcase the innovative cuisine of master… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Hospitality
Dusit Thani Maldives named Asia Pacific Hotel of the Year
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Budgies & Travel Awards, held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore earlier this month, have named Dusit Thani Maldives Asia Pacific’s Hotel of the Year. The Budgie$ & Travel Awards celebrate the leadership efforts, accomplishments and ingenuity of Asia’s low cost aviation and travel industries. The awards are held in… Read the full press release
Raffles, Happy 125th Anniversary! Celebrations around the world until 31 Dec 2013
Raffles, Happy 125th Birthday! Here’s To Many More 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evening in Singapore. The scent of frangipani and the soft hum of conversation drift across the Palm Court at Raffles Hotel. Is it 1887 or 2012? The doormen, looking crisp in their distinctive Gieves & Hawkes uniforms, welcome arriving travellers. Somewhere deep in the… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila – ‘Jasmine Gold Ritual’ for Mom
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jasmine flower symbolizes the authentic and unconditional love of mother. It also signifies the virtue of mothers who dedicate their entire life to their beloved children. The divine jasmine bouquet is mostly used as a gift on Mother’s Day in many countries and it is represented as the nation flower of the… Read the full press release
Grand City Hotels and Wyndham Hotel Group Strike Strategic Alliance to Brand 43 Hotels
Deal brings first Wyndham-branded hotels to Germany Majority of properties located in key German cities Branding of first 33 locations to start by 1 March 2013 BERLIN, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Grand City Hotels, Germany’s second largest hotel management company has entered into a strategic partnership with Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with over… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Packs in Value and Fun this Spring Break with Special Offers and Family Activities
Third Night Free package, plus new Michigan Avenue Escape package featuring 20 percent off and a USD 100.00 Hotel credit. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Families enjoy a “break” this Spring Break when staying two nights or three at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago with special offers.Four Seasons Hotel Chicago packs in value and fun for a family city escape this Spring Break…. Read the full press release
LUX* Maldives Brings BBC Film Director Neil Lucas to the Underwater Festival
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2nd edition of the upcoming Underwater Festival at LUX* Maldives will be endorsed by the exceptional expertise of worldwide renowned photographer, BAFTA awarded specialist Neil Lucas. UK-based photographer and BBC film director Neil Lucas will run daily introductory classes for guests to improve their photography skills and learn new underwater shooting… Read the full press release
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Welcomes New President, Mr Peter French
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Peter French as President, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, with effect from 1 January 2013. Mr French succeeds Mr John Johnston, who has held this role since 2009. Mr Johnston who has been with parent company Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI) since 1998 will… Read the full press release
THE HISTORIC WINDSOR CELEBRATES 130 YEARS WITH ANNIVERSARY RATES STARTING AT THREE POUNDS
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia’s oldest and most-cherished hotel, The Windsor is offering former wedding guests of the 130 year old Grand Dame an opportunity to stay in a luxurious suite for the same price they paid on their wedding night. And as a bonus for any former wedding guests who stayed at the hotel and… Read the full press release
Rendezvous Hospitality Group Welcomes New Associate Director, Distribution And Revenue Management
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous Hospitality Group (RHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Lynch to the newly created position of Associate Director, Distribution and Revenue Management. Christopher commenced the role on 14 January 2013. An experienced distribution and revenue management professional, Christopher was previously the Regional Revenue and Yield Manager (NSW) with Mirvac… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Rentals® Surpasses 100,000 Vacation Properties Globally
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals business, announced today that its portfolio surpassed more than 100,000 properties in approximately 600 unique destinations around the world. Part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), Wyndham Vacation Rentals features more than 30 established brands in Europe and… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila – Relieve Summer Migraine with “Stress & Migraine Relief Massage”
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The migraine sufferers may find the summer period to be their worst season. Some migraine trigger factors during summer time are various; not only the heat, humidity and dehydration, but tree pollen allergy and over-hydration are also the summer migraine trigger factors. The migraine sufferers cannot avoid the summer period but they… Read the full press release
Indulge In the “Suite Life” at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas: Chic, Restyled Suites Boast Art Deco Inspired Décor, Luxurious Amenities and Innovative Technology
Renovated suites offer sweeping views of the Las Vegas Strip or surrounding desert landscape. 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The stylish, newly renovated suites at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas pair modern, Art Deco inspired décor, luxurious amenities and breathtaking views with legendary Four Seasons service. The restyled suites are part of a USD 30 million guest room renovation that was complete in December 2012…. Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Team Joined 2013 North Face 100 Thailand Trial Running Ultra Marathon At Khao Yai
PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The team members of Hilton Pattaya lead by the hotel’s general manager, Philippe Kronberg and Harald Feurstein, general manager of Conrad Bangkok recently participated in “The 2013 North Face 100 Thailand”, the second edition of country’s Ultimate Trail Running Challenge. The route started and finished at Villa Paradis hotel, passed… Read the full press release
SLAìNTE! TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER® CHICAGO ANNOUNCES FESTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY REVELRY
Enjoy a birds’-eye view of the dyeing of the Chicago River and the Columbus Drive parade from luxury skyboxes or over spirited cocktails in Rebar CHICAGO, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Saturday, March 16, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago invites Chicagoans to mark St. Patrick’s Day – one of the city’s most spirited holidays – with unique celebrations… Read the full press release
RCI Welcomes Hotel Shevaroys, Yercaud, to its Portfolio of Affiliated Resorts in India
Bangalore, India, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI Welcomes Hotel Shevaroys, Yercaud, to its Portfolio of Affiliated Resorts in India RCI, the global leader in the vacation exchange industry, today announced an affiliation with Hotel Shevaroys in Yercaud, nestled amidst several acres of lush green coffee plantations on the Servaroyan Hills of Tamil Nadu. “We are honored to be a… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila – THE LAST CROSSOVER BRUNCH
2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Started in 2008, Dusit Thani Manila’s Sunday Family Crossover Brunch has evolved from a culinary feast into a long-standing Sunday Brunch tradition. Through the years, the hotel lobby has been filled with regular patrons, satisfied guests and new additions to the Crossover Brunch legacy. Memories of countless milestones, celebrations, family gatherings… Read the full press release
Say “I Do” to a Memorable Bridal Spa Treatment at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
An exclusive treatment for the bride-to-be, combining Pharaonic rituals and a contemporary Spa experience. 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preparing for one of the most important days of one’s life is not an easy task, so the Spa at Four SeasonsHotel Cairo at Nile Plaza has created a unique Bridal Essentials package, designed for the bride to look and feel her best… Read the full press release
AFTER LARGEST GUEST LISTENING EXERCISE IN ITS HISTORY, HYATT MAKES FIRST STEP IN EVOLUTION OF GUEST EXPERIENCE
Insights From Women Inspire Launch of New Amenities and Services CHICAGO, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guest request communication cards, a service providing frequently forgotten items, and new healthy, balanced menu offerings are a sampling of new features available at Hyatt hotels and resorts around the world as a result of Hyatt’s effort to listen more to guests and… Read the full press release
Agoda.com partners with Philippine Airlines to bring great hotel deals to airline customers
2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has teamed up with Philippine Airlines (PAL) to offer customers of the Philippines’ flagship carrier access to Agoda.com’s inventory of over 100,000 hotels worldwide. As the first and oldest commercial airline in Asia, Philippine Airlines has been carrying people… Read the full press release
Marriott International Reports on Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012
BETHESDA, Md., 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2012 results, including the following highlights: • Fourth quarter diluted EPS totaled $0.56, a 22 percent increase over prior year adjusted results. Full year 2012 diluted EPS increased 31 percent over 2011 adjusted results to $1.72; • North American… Read the full press release
Hilton Terminal 5 Wins Seven Awards
LONDON, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is celebrating after winning a total of seven accolades at the Annual Hotel Recognition Awards. In a series of award wins across categories including Team of the Year, Guest Recognition Award and Manager of the Year, many of the employees at the leading hotel excelled at… Read the full press release
Adel Hamza of Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza Holds the Keys to Service Excellence in Egypt
Hotel’s Director of Guest Services named first President of Les Clefs d’Or Egypt. 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Adel Hamza, Director of Guest Services and Residences at Four SeasonsHotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, has been named the first president of Les Clefs d’Or concierge association in Egypt. “We are very proud of Adel’s distinction as the first president… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing Invites Travellers to Enjoy the Best of Beijing in 72 Hours
Custom itineraries part of new package. 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the thrilling introduction of the brand new 72-hour visa-free transit policy, a wave of anticipation is sure to sweep over the vast numbers of transit travellers stopping over in Beijing. Imagine having three days completely at one’s disposal; 72 hours where one is free to explore one… Read the full press release
Online Channels Continue to Show Most Occupancy Growth in Q4 2012
While Occupancy is Increasing, Average Daily Rates Remain the Main Driver of Revenue Growth in the Hotel Sector NEW YORK, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the fourth quarter 2012, online channels that include Online Travel Agents (OTAs), and hotel websites (Brand.com) continued to experience the most growth according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review… Read the full press release
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 To Work With Rosetta Stone
LONDON, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is set to work on a joint project with Rosetta Stone, the leading provider of language learning solutions. With the hotel increasingly hosting global business conferences and events, the partnership will support their expertise in welcoming international events, leisure visitors and regular travellers, alongside Rosetta Stone’s… Read the full press release
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 By Numbers
LONDON, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has calculated some interesting facts based on welcoming 75,000 leisure and business guests since opening on 31 August 2011. During this time 45,000 guests have stayed in the luxury hotel’s 350 bedrooms, which equates to 252,000 towels and 95,000 sheets being washed and prepared, 40 staff… Read the full press release
Alex Alt appointed president of Sabre Hospitality Solutions
Chief operating officer takes on leadership role SOUTHLAKE, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Hospitality Solutions today announced the appointment of Alex Alt to president and general manager, effective April. He replaces Felix Laboy, who has decided to leave to pursue personal interests. Alt joined Sabre in April 2012 as chief operating officer for Sabre Hospitality. In… Read the full press release
lowcostbeds.com joins Travelport Rooms and More™
Langley, UK, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport Rooms and More™ – the industry leading hotel booking engine – has announced the addition of lowcostbeds.com, a major hotel provider, to its accommodation portal. Lowcostbeds.com, the Swiss based hotel provider – a part of the Lowcosttravelgroup – currently operates in 95 countries around the world, with the promise of… Read the full press release
CottoCrudo Bar and Lounge and Czechoslovak Models Host the Bubbles Party at Four Seasons Hotel Prague
Bella Bublinky (Bubbles) in cooperation with Bisol Prosecco and jewelry from Bvlgari on March 6, 2013. 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — CottoCrudo bar and lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Prague will host its first Bublinky (Bubbles) evening event of 2013 early next month. Highlights of the evening will include sipping on drinks from the world-famous Bisol Prosecco and a showcase of Bvlgari, luxurious Italian jewelry in… Read the full press release