Category Archives: Hospitality

InterContinental Hotels Group and real estate developer Brigade Group announced plans to open 10 Holiday Inn Express hotels in India

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Bangalore, India, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a deal with South India’s leading real estate developer, Brigade Group. Under the agreement, 10 Holiday Inn Express hotels are to be built in southern India, owned by Brigade Group and managed by IHG. The newly-signed hotels will add to IHG’s strong pipeline of properties… Read the full news article

The Steigenberger Hotel Makadi in Madinat Makadi/Egypt celebrates its official opening under the Steigenberger Hotel Group umbrella on 1 November 2013

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Makadi in Madinat Makadi/Egypt, which will celebrate its official opening under the Steigenberger Hotel Group umbrella on 1 November 2013, will offers its guests a veritable holiday paradise. The hotel previously operated under the Jaz Hotel brand. “The five-star facilities at the Steigenberger Hotel Makadi fulfil… Read the full news article

Global leader in corporate housing Oakwood Worldwide honored for outstanding performance at Cartus 2013 Global Network Conference in Dallas, TX

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Los Angeles, United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, was honored for outstanding performance at Cartus Corporation’s 2013 Global Network Conference held October 21-23 in Dallas, Tex. Cartus Global Network is Cartus’ industry-leading worldwide service provider network. Each year, Cartus recognizes the companies and individuals in the… Read the full news article

ME Madrid y Gran Meliá Fénix entre los 15 mejores hoteles de España según los lectores de Condé Nast Traveler

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Madrid, España , 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los hoteles ME Madrid y Gran Meliá Fénix, ambos pertenecientes a la compañía hotelera líder en España, Meliá Hotels International, y ubicados en la capital, han sido incluidos en el ranking de los 15 mejores establecimientos de España y Portugal que confecciona la revista de viajes Condé Nast Traveler con… Read the full news article

Four Seasons founder Isadore Sharp met with Nevis Deputy Premier the Honourable Mark Brantley in his private residence in Toronto

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Hon. Mark Brantley meets Isadore Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Toronto, Canada, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Isadore “Issy” Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts welcomed Nevis Deputy Premier the Honourable Mark Brantley to his private residence in Toronto earlier this month where the two discussed a range of subjects. Sharp noted that 53 years ago the… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Dublin to display Sculpture in Context pieces of art as part of Ireland’s most prestigious outdoor sculpture exhibition

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Dublin, Ireland, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — In recognition of Sculpture in Context, Ireland’s largest and most prestigious outdoor sculpture exhibition, Four Seasons Hotel Dublin is hosting a select number of pieces in The Courtyard and within the Hotel to showcase the talents of these living Irish artists to local and international guests. The Sculpture in Context at Four Seasons exhibition will… Read the full news article

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives named in TOP 10 NEW HOTELS for 2014 by Destinology UK

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Maldives, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — ‘Opening in December 2013, Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives has been selected as part of the TOP 10 NEW HOTELS for the year or 2014, by Destinology UK – a leading Luxury Tour Operator in the United Kingdom. Destinology UK is one of the strongest tour operators to the luxury segment in the Maldives…. Read the full news article

Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) announced No Tricks, Only Treats This Halloween

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New York, United States, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Legend has it the cats have nine lives. If indeed this is true, there are a number of fortunate felines who get to spend at least one of those lives residing at Leading Hotels. Here’s an inside look at a few whose living arrangements would make any Halloween cat’s… Read the full news article

Raffles Hotels & Resorts adds new hotel in Shenzhen China

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Raffles Hotels & Resorts today announced the addition of a new hotel located in Shenzhen China, the economic centre of southern China. Raffles Shenzhen will open in 2018 occupying the top floors of an 80-storey tower in the new One Shenzhen Bay development. Raffles Shenzhen will be the prestigious new address in the city for… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut celebrates two-year collaboration with CHANCE (CHildren AgaiNst CancEr) Association in Lebanon

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Four Seasons Hotel Beirut celebrates a two-year collaboration with CHANCE (CHildren AgaiNst CancEr) Association in Lebanon and extends a new year partnership Beirut, Lebanon, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Beirut recently hosted an event for CHANCE, offering the donations of 2012 and 2013, and celebrating the third year of collaboration to support children with cancer. In its continuous… Read the full news article

Jeremy Sidman appointed Director of Banquets at Four Seasons Resorts Lanai

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Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A., 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announces the promotion of Jeremy Sidman to Director of Banquets. Previously, Sidman served as Food & Beverage Manager overseeing Kailani restaurant at Manele Bay. “Jeremy has been with our team here at Four Seasons Resorts Lanai since 2010 and I can’t think of a better leader to take our banquet team to… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Boston launched #1SoxFan Twitter promotion to celebrate 2014 World Series

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Let the fun – and feast-worthy – games begin! Boston, U.S.A., 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calling all Boston fans: in celebration of the 2014 World Series, Four Seasons Hotel Boston has launched a #1SoxFan Twitter promotion, plus a special Beer, Brats & Baseball menu at The Bristol Lounge. Both the Hotel and restaurant are celebrating in a big way… Read the full news article

Hospitality investment company RENDE appointed Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to manage the ultra-luxury Rosewood Bangkok, scheduled to open 2017

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by hospitality investment company RENDE to manage the ultra-luxury Rosewood Bangkok, scheduled to open 2017. This latest signing marks Rosewood’s ninth management agreement to be announced globally, and fourth this year in the Asia-Pacific region, heralding an unprecedented period of accelerated growth for the group. Rosewood… Read the full news article

Thailand’s tourism stakeholders organized Safety and Security brainstorm and forum to help improve standards within the Thai tourism industry

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) has supported and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has sponsored the two-phase Thailand Tourism Marketing – Safety and Security brainstorm and forum by Thailand’s tourism stakeholders to help improve the safety and security standards within the Thai tourism industry. Organised by the Joint Foreign… Read the full news article

IHG’s Hotel Indigo announced plans for hotel in the Chicago suburb of Naperville

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Upscale Boutique Hotel Brand Coming to Downtown Naperville   Atlanta, GA, 2013-10-21— /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo®, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) upscale boutique brand, continues to expand in top-tier U.S. markets, with plans for a hotel in the Chicago suburb of Naperville. The hotel, planned on the Naperville Riverwalk, an award-winning riverfront walkway and park, is expected to be a… Read the full news article

Howard Johnson® hotel brand’s “Double Dribble” promotion offers guests free tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters show

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Parsippany, N.J., 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Howard Johnson® hotel brand and its “Double Dribble” promotion offer guests two complimentary tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters show of their choice with any qualifying two consecutive night stay. Available through March 31, 2014 at participating hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada, the promotion celebrates the chain’s renewed sponsorship as the official hotel… Read the full news article

The Warwick New York Hotel unveiled five new Signature Suites to celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Old Hollywood era

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New York, United States, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Warwick New York Hotel proudly announces the unveiling of its five new specialty suites designed to celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Old Hollywood era and the innovators of today’s cultural landscape.  Originally built as a romantic hideaway for screen siren Marion Davies and publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst, the Warwick New… Read the full news article

The Steigenberger Hotel Group announced Maxx Hotel Jena will remain open

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group is to retain its dual presence in Jena. Following the expiry of the current lease arrangements at the end of the year, the Maxx Hotel will stay open under the terms of a new management agreement concluded between Steigenberger and the new owners of the property,… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group announced the conversion of the Hotel Indigo® Anaheim hotel, the Hotel Indigo brand’s fourth property in California

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Upscale Boutique Hotel’s Design Features Local Anaheim History as Part of $5 Million in Renovations Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced today the conversion of the Hotel Indigo® Anaheim hotel, the Hotel Indigo brand’s fourth property in California. Close to Disneyland Park and the Anaheim Convention Center, this addition to IHG’s Anaheim hotels is conveniently located… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group and Auteles Kalionchiz S.A. de C.V opened the Holiday Inn® Monclova hotel in Mexico

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Coahuila State receives its first Holiday Inn® hotel Monclova, Coahuila State, Mexico, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Auteles Kalionchiz S.A. de C.V announced the opening of the Holiday Inn®Monclova hotel. This is the first Holiday Inn hotel in Coahuila and is the fifth IHG®-branded hotel for the state. Other IHG®-branded hotels in Coahuila include a Crowne Plaza® hotel and three… Read the full news article

Hotelzon’s Finnish subsidiary granted its fourth Success Company Certificate by the leading business publication Kauppalehti magazine

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Richmond, UK, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Finnish subsidiary of Hotelzon International has been granted its fourth Success Company Certificate by the Kauppalehti magazine, a leading business publication, for its excellent financial performance. The previous certificates were awarded in 2010, 2011 and 2012. On an annual basis, Kauppalehti’s Balance Consulting analysis unit, specialising in providing financial statement databases… Read the full news article

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation awarded three scholarships via its Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship

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Best of the best in hospitality receives Foundation’s most prestigious scholarship Washington, DC, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, awarded three scholarships via its Arthur J. Packard Memorial Scholarship Program, the Foundation’s most prominent and oldest scholarship award. Winning first-place and a… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora named top resort in French Polynesia by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards

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Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora was again named the top resort in French Polynesia by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Resort also placed #22 in the world in the “Top 100” category, with a score of 97.2 out of a possible 100 points; scoring a perfect 100 for… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and Regent Singapore celebrate 21 years of supporting cancer research through their annual run, Run For Hope

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Singapore, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and Regent Singapore (A Four Seasons Hotel) are celebrating 21 years of supporting cancer research through their annual run, Run For Hope, which will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2013. This year, the two Four Seasons hotels are offering attractive accommodation and event participation packages to draw more participants from around the region to… Read the full news article

Jersey Opera House Chef Peter O’Neill won award for Most Outstanding Professional Chef at Highlands College

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Jersey, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Opera House Chef Peter O’Neill has won the award for Most Outstanding Professional Chef at Highlands College. The OH! Cafébar Head Chef, who has been studying on the Highlands’ Day Release programme for the International Diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking, will receive the Randalls Vautier Limited award at a prize-giving… Read the full news article

Rosewood Mayakoba recognized as #1 Resort in Cancun/Yucatan region by Condé Nast Traveler in its 26th annual Readers’ Choice Awards

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The Most Trusted “Best of the Best” Travel Industry Award Playa del Carmen, Mexico, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 26th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts in the world. Rosewood Mayakoba was recognized as the #1 Resort in Cancun/Yucatan region,… Read the full news article

Rosewood London opens marking the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® brand in Europe

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Heritage building transformed into stylish retreat in the heart of London London, UK, 2013-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood London, the capital’s newest luxury hotel, opens today marking the presence of the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® brand in Europe. Located in Holborn, one of London’s most historic locales where the City meets the West End, the hotel, with its… Read the full news article

Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts launched new program designed to help guests say “I Love You”… or Maybe “I’m Sorry”

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New York, NY, United States, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a new survey of more than 850 Americans conducted by Marriott Caribbean & Mexico Resorts (www.paradisebymarriott.com), a majority feel that, when it comes to love, they are more romantic than their partners but could still use a little help to spark passion in their relationship. The survey also… Read the full news article

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group added two hotels to its growing portfolio in Saudi Arabia

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Park Inn by Radisson Riyadh and Radisson Blu Hotel, Jeddah Al Salamah Riyadh / Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, adds two hotels to their growing portfolio in Saudi Arabia: The mid-market Park Inn by Radisson Riyadh (170 rooms) is scheduled… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor re-opened the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait after KD15 million renovation

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Kuwait, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide, announces the re-opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait in September, 2013, after a three year renovation period. The property holds particular significance, both within the company history – as the first Radisson Blu hotel outside of Scandinavia, and as an iconic… Read the full news article