Mandarin Oriental Opens New Hotel In Guangzhou

Hong Kong, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of its first city hotel in China, Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou. In celebration, the hotel is offering guests two tantalizing packages both priced from CNY 2,100 and available from 24 January to 13 April 2013. The Second Night On Us package includes: Two-nights… Read the full press release

Loews New Orleans offers gal pals a great getaway deal

NEW ORLEANS, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews New Orleans Hotel is encouraging shop-til-you drop fashionistas, princesses who love to be pampered and ladies who live for a night out on the town to grab their girlfriends and escape to the city with the hotel’s Girlfriends Getaway Package. For rates starting as low as $289, up to four… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Serves Up Second Annual David MacPherson Tennis Camp

World-renowned tennis ace brings the love to Lanai. 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay announces the second annual David MacPherson Tennis Camp, February 7-9, 2013. MacPherson, a nationally ranked Men’s Doubles Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) champion and coach of the top ranked American doubles players Bob and Mike Bryan, will serve… Read the full press release

Kempinski Opens Olare Mara Kempinski, Masai Mara Tented Camp

Luxurious 12 Tent Camp in the Olare Orok Conservancy – Complete with over two million wildebeest, zebras and the world’s largest lion population Geneva, Switzerland, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kempinski Hotels today (January 15, 2013) opened the doors (or rather tent flaps) to its all-inclusive Olare Mara Kempinski, Masai Mara Tented Camp. As the company’s… Read the full press release

PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP ANNOUNCES 2012 RESULTS

CHICAGO, 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, reported today its 2012 year-end results, which include a 19 percent increase in revenue produced for its members hotels, up to a total of $730 million. In the past 12 months, the company also generated a 14 percent… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara Brings the HydraFacial to the American Riviera

2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — New technology offers a ground-breaking skincare resurfacing solution with none of the usual drawbacks. The Spa at Four SeasonsResort The Biltmore introduces the HydraFacial to Santa Barbara for the first time. This non-invasive, non-surgical skin resurfacing procedure combines spa therapies with medical technology to deliver maximum results for skin that’s glowing and healthy. The… Read the full press release

Celebrate an Epic Valentine’s Night with the Love Actually Package at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin.

Seductive surprises await. 2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couples can celebrate Valentine’s at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin with the ultimate romantic combination of delights with the new Love Actually package. Seductive surprises to discover and share include an intimate dinner for two in Seasons Restaurant or an exclusive private dining experience in one’s room; a hand tied rose bouquet and bubbles; and a… Read the full press release

The Drake’s Royal Penthouse Available For Lease

CHICAGO, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s not every day that you have a chance to call a Chicago icon home, but the 4,000 square-foot penthouse apartment at the historic Drake Hotel is now available for lease after years of occupancy by a prince and princess. (Prince Piotr Galitzine and his wife, Princess Maria Anna Galitzine, formally Archduchess… Read the full press release

Tomas Donev Appointed as Sommelier at Four Seasons Hotel Prague

CottoCrudo restaurant raises a glass to newly appointed wine pro. 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — CottoCrudo, the Italian restaurant at Four SeasonsHotel Prague announces the appointment of Tomas Donev as Sommelier. In this role Tomas shares his great passion for wines while working alongside the Executive Chef Richard Fuchs and the team. Born and raised in Prague, Tomas’s interest in wine started… Read the full press release

Jonathan Tisch and Loews Hotels & Resorts Donates Furniture to Victims of Superstorm Sandy

Furniture From the Loews Regency Hotel Goes to The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to Help Recovering Superstorm Sandy Victims Coney Island Seaside Senior Center to be a Recipient of Donated Furniture NEW YORK, NY, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts will donate several items of the more than… Read the full press release

SENSE, A ROSEWOOD SPA® AT ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA OFFERS NEW WINTER SPA PACKAGE

VANCOUVER, BC, 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everything’s better in two’s! This winter, escape the dreary weather and enjoy a relaxing day at the spa with a friend or loved one.  Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver is offering a special spa retreat for two with its new… Read the full press release

Celebrate a Romantic Valentine’s Day at Culina, Modern Italian at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Couples can enjoy a prix fixe, Italian inspired Valentine’s dinner in a gorgeous setting. 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Culina, Modern Italian will be offering a decadent Valentine’s Day four-course menu sure to inspire romance at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. The dinner will begin with antipasti of oysters on the half shell served with a Champagne mignonette, or sea… Read the full press release

Ring in the Thai New Year at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand

New Songkran Package lets guests celebrate in style in the Gulf of Siam. 2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thai New Year can be a pretty raucous affair. After all, how many other places are there in the world where it’s completely acceptable to throw a bucket of water at a passerby, or to shoot at a total… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide Continues Record Growth with the Fastest Rate in the Industry

Opening 171 Hotels among Major Achievements in 2012, and Industry-Leading Pipeline Now Includes Nearly 1,000 Hotels MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide continues to be the fastest growing global hospitality company by number of rooms. In 2012, it opened 171 hotels with more than 28,000 rooms and has the largest pipeline in the industry and… Read the full press release

Rezidor’s 4th Quarter and FY-2012 Results Presentation

2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group will publish its fourth quarter and full-year financial results on Thursday, 14 February 2013 at 08:30 CET. The group will host a telephone conference and an audio webcast on the same day at 10:00 CET, where the report will be presented by the President & CEO, Wolfgang M…. Read the full press release

Loews Hotels & Resorts Purchases The Back Bay Hotel in Boston

NEW YORK, NY, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned-subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today announced that the company has entered into an agreement to purchase The Back Bay Hotel in Boston from The Doyle Collection. The acquisition is expected to close in February 2013. “Boston is one of the most… Read the full press release

Dolan Hotels celebrates Taste Accreditation Awards

2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tides at the Somerville Hotel, The Golden Sands restaurant, and Indigo’s at Hotel Cristina have all been recognised for their exceptional dining experiences and have been presented with the most prestigious Taste Award available, ‘Gold Highly Commended’. Bill Dolan, chairman of Dolan Hotels said he was delighted with the company’s achievement.  ‘We work hard to ensure that… Read the full press release

THE WORLD TEAK CONFERENCE 2013

Thailand hosts the World Teak Conference 2013 In Bangkok, 25-30 March 2013 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has advised to the Lord Chamberlain to study and to look into how to conserve and preserve the important plant genetic resources of Thailand, that would benefits to the Thai of present and future generations. The HRH… Read the full press release

Hampton Hotels Exhibits Continued Growth and Stability with 22 Property Openings in Q4 2012

Brand Rounds Out the Year with More Than 70 Combined Domestic and International Openings MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), the international brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the results of an impressive fourth quarter, which marked the opening of 22 new properties and… Read the full press release

Furry February Fun at ZooAmerica

Guests Enjoy Chocolate-Themed Events, Teddy Bears and Discounts  Hershey, Pa., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park participates in Hershey’s month-long, destination-wide celebration of all things chocolate, Chocolate-Covered February, throughout the month of February. In addition to chocolate-themed events, the Zoo hosts a teddy bear clinic and offers Friday discounts. All special events and activities are free with… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines And AirTran Airways Increase Flight Schedule For Football Fans Traveling To The Big Easy For The Big Game

Airline Adds Extra Flights from San Francisco and Baltimore/Washington to New Orleans 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways is once again making the right call for football fans planning to travel to New Orleans for the big game on Feb. 3, 2013. Today, the airlines introduced additional flights… Read the full press release

Hoseasons Extends Call Centre Opening to 10 p.m. to Meet Demands for U.K. Breaks

Lowestoft, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hoseasons has extended its call centre opening hours to respond to high demand for UK breaks, following the launch of its £1.8 million marketing push for the first quarter of 2013. The company will now take calls until 10 p.m. from Sunday to Friday, and until 7 p.m. on Saturday, giving customers… Read the full press release

The InterContinental Montreal Joins with the Montreal Snow Village to Bring to Life “New York on Ice”

MONTREAL, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The InterContinental® Montreal is proud to join the Montreal Snow Village and Ice Hotel, a Nordic experience set to dazzle and delight visitors looking for a unique adventure. The Village, which is North America’s first and only entire village made of snow and ice, will officially open on Tuesday, January 22nd in the city’s… Read the full press release

Meliá launches “Meliá Hotels Store”, its online home products store

The company offers guests a chance to take the accommodation experience home with the purchase of its bedroom and bathroom products    Meliá is the first Spanish hotel company to launch its own online home products store   Palma de Mallorca, 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International has become the first Spanish hotel company to launch its… Read the full press release

At Jiang-Nan Chun, New Oriental Weekend Brunch Reaches a New Height of Indulgence at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Complimentary serving of braised bird’s nest with egg white in rich broth tops the menu. 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having cultivated a following of brunch connoisseurs who delight in having an unparalleled range of dishes served tableside, Chef Alan Chan together with Restaurant Manager Ng Chong Kim take the Oriental Weekend Brunch to a new level with the newly introduced menu… Read the full press release

Tips to Stay Healthy While Traveling

Advice from Hilton Worldwide’s Head of Fitness MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether you’re away for business or pleasure, don’t let traveling be an excuse to break your healthy New Year’s resolutions.Check out these tips from Jodi Sullivan, Hilton Worldwide’s senior director of global fitness, to help maintain your health wherever your travels may take you. Eat… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Maldives Sets the Mood for Romance this Valentine’s Day

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Maldives sets the mood for idyllic time-away-together this Valentine’s Day. Escape to paradise on the most romantic day of the year with a couple’s spa journey and a degustation dinner to tempt the senses. Delectable cuisine from an open kitchen and a sky studded with stars are on the menu on… Read the full press release

Vacationitis Set To Sweep UK, New Hilton Study Shows

Domestic Admin Replacing Annual Leave; Workers Spend Only Eight Days a Year Doing Something Enjoyable or Relaxing LONDON, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Britons brace themselves for Blue Monday, recognised as the UK’s most depressing day of the year due to post Christmas blues, gloomy weather and other factors, Hilton Hotels & Resorts discovers that Britain’s workforce… Read the full press release

Hilton Bandung Announces The All You Can Eat Thai Dinner Festival

Specially Prepared by the Guest Chefs from Hilton Pattaya, Thailand BANDUNG, Indonesia, 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Bandung today announced its latest All You Can Eat Thai Dinner Festival buffet at Purnawarman, the All-Day-Dining restaurant. From January 19 to 27, 2013, guests at Hilton Bandung, located at Jalan HOS Tjokroaminoto 41-43, will be able to relish a range… Read the full press release

InterContinental London Park Lane Launches Newly Designed Royal Suite and ‘By Appointment’ Collection to Celebrate a Royal History

2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental London Park Lane has unveiled a newly designed Royal Suite, which pays homage to the hotel’s location on the site of 145 Piccadilly, Queen Elizabeth II’s former childhood residence. Attention is in every detail of the timeless design that encapsulates signature styles from Her Majesty’s early life through to the present. Located on the… Read the full press release