2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new fashion season cocktail menu celebrates the four gifted designers who have been shortlisted for the 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize. The cocktail menu will be available at five Dorchester Collection hotels: The Dorchester, London; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Le Meurice, Paris; Le Richemond, Geneva and The Beverly Hills Hotel,… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Hospitality
Hyatt Hotels Corporation completes investment in its wholly owned all-inclusive resorts subsidiary Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.
CHICAGO, 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a wholly owned Hyatt subsidiary has closed a previously announced investment in Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.(“Playa”), a company that has been formed to own, operate and develop all-inclusive resorts. This transaction allows Hyatt to increase its resort presence in Latin America and… Read the full news article
Family members of Martin Luther King Jr. and The Willard InterContinental® Hotel to celebrate 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” Speech
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand to hold gospel brunch featuring singer Denyce Graves and a silent auction to benefit the King Center ATLANTA, 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Family members of Martin Luther King Jr. and IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand, will celebrate the 50thanniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a… Read the full news article
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to support local philanthropy projects during its Community Connections Month
Luxury hotels embrace local philanthropy projects during Community Connections Month 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — This September, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will reach out and support local charitable organizations during the luxury hotel brand’s Community Connections Month. As part of Fairmont’s new Sustainability Partnership program and the brand’s ongoing commitment to proactively engage with its local communities, hotel colleagues in participating locations… Read the full news article
Hersheypark resorts announced special sweet weekend package to keep the summer fun alive during September
Hershey, Pa., 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kids will be back in school soon, but that doesn’t mean summer has to end just yet. TheHotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge, official resorts of Hersheypark, have a sweet weekend package to keep the summer fun alive during September. The “Back To Fun Package” is designed to help families make back-to-school time a whole… Read the full news article
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group unveils the 249-room Radisson Blu Conference & Spa Hotel, Istanbul Tuzla Turkey
2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Conference & Spa Hotel, Istanbul Tuzla: The property featuring 249 rooms is already under construction and scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q4 2013. It is Carlson Rezidor’s 7th hotel in Istanbul and further… Read the full news article
Tourism Vancouver opens its newly renovated Visitor Centre located in downtown Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — After a complete redesign and renovation, Tourism Vancouver’s flagship Visitor Centre across from Canada Place is now open. Designed with a modern, West Coast esthetic, the renovated Tourism Vancouver Visitor Centre features a “living wall” with 600 plants, a Hesquiaht totem pole carved by renowned Vancouver Island artist Tim Paul, and… Read the full news article
Byron Hayter appointed Executive Head Chef L’Horizon Hotel Jersey
2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — L’Horizon Hotel have welcomed new Executive Head Chef, Byron Hayter to their team. Byron has been making waves in the local food world and after cheffing at boutique Silks Hotel and the acclaimed Stocks Hotel in Sark, food provenance is high on Byron’s list of priorities: “In the Channel Islands – and here… Read the full news article
Beach House Iruveli Maldives launched Govvafushi deserted island castaway escapes
2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Indulge in your own island idyll in the Maldives with the Beach House Iruveli’s Castaway Escapes. Guests can now enjoy exclusive access to a secluded and uninhabited island for the day or an overnight trip. Newly launched, the Beach House Iruveli offers guests a selection of Morning, Sunset and Overnight Escapes to the… Read the full news article
Marriott International, Inc. launched energy saving initiatives across Europe Hotels to reduce carbon dioxide or Co2 emissions
Three New Initiatives Will Help Reduce Energy Consumption Across Europe Hotels. London, 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has launched a number of strategic energy saving initiatives in Europe to reduce carbon dioxide or C02 emissions versus annual targets by an additional 7 percent over the next three years. Forged in response to the company’s… Read the full news article
Golden Week celebration accommodation packages at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong for its 50th anniversary this year
Hong Kong, 2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — With Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong celebrating its Golden Anniversary throughout 2013, the hotel offers the perfect location in which to celebrate Golden Week in October 2013. Guests can indulge in a host of promotions from the exclusive Golden Celebration accommodation package to a series of golden spa treatments, as part of the hotel’s… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental Guangzhou launched two exclusive packages for the 114th China Import and Export Fair
Hong Kong, 2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou which opened earlier this year, fuses stylish, chic modernity with traditional elements of the Orient, and offers the most spacious accommodation in the city. In conjunction with the 114th China Import and Export Fair, the hotel is offering two exclusive packages – the Ultimate Canton Fair and a Canton Fair Plus package. Ideally… Read the full news article
Update on Mara Serena Safari Lodge refurbishment program
2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — A new dawn at Mara Serena Safari Lodge We are pleased to inform you of the progress to date of Mara Serena Safari Lodge refurbishment program. The new facilities that are now operational include: New reception. New bar lounge. New arrival lobby area which leads to a terrace that has sweeping views of… Read the full news article
Residence Inn by Marriott hosted the first-ever Kids Roundtable on Travel to uncover what children truly want from a hotel
Residence Inn Hosts First-Ever Kids Roundtable on Travel Bethesda, M.D., 2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — Residence Inn by Marriott reinforces its commitment to family travel enrichment by turning the spotlight on kids – the young generation of travelers who have strong opinions about their families’ vacation decisions. To uncover what children truly want from a hotel, and glean insights… Read the full news article
The Waldorf Astoria New York announced the appointment of Matthew Schindler as the hotel’s chef de cuisine
Chef to oversee famed kitchens of New York institution’s dining outlets NEW YORK, 2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — The Waldorf Astoria New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Schindler as the hotel’s chef de cuisine. Schindler brings more than 20 years of culinary experience in a variety of venues and kitchens to the Waldorf Astoria’s famed… Read the full news article
Grand opening celebration of the Courtyard New York Manhattan/Herald Square in midtown Manhattan on July 30, 2013
Intuitive lobby design features high-tech GoBoard® 4.0, flexible work and social spaces, and 24/7 food and beverage market. New York, NY, 2013-08-09— /travelprnews.com/ — Courtyard by Marriott rolled out its innovative lobby and room design in the heart of Herald Square in midtown Manhattan at the grand opening celebration of the Courtyard New York Manhattan/Herald Square on July… Read the full news article
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC released its H1 2013 results, $350M special dividend
2013-08-09— /travelprnews.com/ — Good performance with strong signing activity Financial summary0 2013 20121 % Change YoY Actual CER2 CER & ex. LDs3 Revenue $936m $878m 7% 7% 2% Operating profit $338m $281m 20% 20% 6% Total adjusted EPS 78.2¢ 62.8¢ 25% Total basic EPS4 127.8¢ 93.4¢ 37% Interim dividend per share 23.0¢ 21.0¢ 10% Net debt… Read the full news article
InterContinental Hotels Group announced two new EVEN™ Hotels signings scheduled to open early 2014
Holistic Wellness Hotel Brand from IHG Maintains Momentum with Two Signings, Scheduled to Open Early 2014 ATLANTA, 2013-08-09— /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announces the signing of two EVEN™ Hotelsproperties, confirming locations for the highly-anticipated first hotels and continuing development momentum for the holistic wellness brand. The hotels, located at 1775 Rockville Pike in… Read the full news article
Tourism Authority of Thailand rolled out promotional Amazing Thailand Siamese cat paper bags to promote its “Thainess” concept
Bangkok, 2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is launching a new line of promotional Amazing Thailand paper bags to promote its “Thainess” concept by featuring the traditional Siamese cat on both sides. The cat is of the Wichian Mat breed and will be on both large and small bags to be distributed to… Read the full news article
Carlson Rezidor’s new Park Inn by Radisson Hotel Almaty Airport in Kazakhstan to welcome first guests in Q4 2014
2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Almaty Airport in Kazakhstan. The mid-market property featuring 133 keys is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q4 2014. It will further strengthen Carlson Rezidor’s portfolio in Kazakhstan: In Astana, the group already operates a Radisson… Read the full news article
Jerome Astolfi appointed General Manager at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Hong Kong, 2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is delighted to announce the appointment of Jerome Astolfi as General Manager at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire. Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas’ Forbes Five-Star restaurant is the only restaurant in the United States by the celebrated three-star Michelin chef, Pierre Gagnaire. “We are delighted to welcome Jerome to the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas team…. Read the full news article
Redesigned Ithaa undersea restaurant menu at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island launched
2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — Have you ever wondered what you’d come up with if you were asked to create a menu for an underwater restaurant? That’s the challenge that executive chef Ayyoub Salameh faced recently when he was asked to design the menu for Ithaa undersea restaurant at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island which is launched this month…. Read the full news article
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announced Park Inn by Radisson Abuja Kaura in Nigeria scheduled to open in Q1 2015
2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the ten largest hotel companies worldwide and a leading international hotel operator on the African continent, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Abuja Kaura in Nigeria. The full service mid-market property featuring 150 keys is scheduled to open in Q1 2015. “Nigeria is a focus country for… Read the full news article
Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa offered as the perfect holiday for the “The Price is Right!” TV show winners
“The Price is Right!” is a leading American TV show which now enters its landmark 42nd Season. Always looking for great partners to award their contestants, this year they will propose the Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa as a perfect holiday for their winners. 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa will make available for… Read the full news article
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company’s Succeed Through Service global youth engagement program opened for submissions
CHEVY CHASE, Md., 2013-08-03— /travelprnews.com/ — Engage. Inspire. Contribute. These three principles continue to guide the Succeed Through Service global youth engagement program created by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. as part of its Community Footprints social responsibility commitment. All 80 hotels, as well as The Ritz-Carlton residences and destination clubs, are engaged in Succeed Through Service… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai and Maui Brewing Co invite guests for Septemberfest dinner at Kailani restaurant
2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay – The Lodge at Koele’s sister property – in partnership with Maui Brewing Co., invites guests to usher in the fall harvest with a special Septemberfest dinner at Kailani restaurant, featuring the local brewery’s signature ales and lagers, on September 2, 2013 starting at 6:00 pm. Beer connoisseurs are invited to… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Houston’s Moroccan Chef Hassan Obaye creates End of Ramadan Dinner
2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — At the end of Ramadan, the greatest religious observance in Islam and an annual month of fasting each day from sunrise until sunset, there comes Eid al-Fitr, known as the Festival of Fast Breaking. This year, that festival comes to the downtown Four Seasons Hotel Houston on Friday, August 9, 2013 when Moroccan-born… Read the full news article
Old School trips and small town adventures in Virginia
Old School connects travelers to bygone times that are here to stay RICHMOND, Va., 2013-08-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — In today’s travel culture few things are more inviting than the perception of simpler times, small towns, friendly folks and nostalgia for childhood memories. In Virginia we call it “Old School” with a funky vibe found at country stores, town… Read the full news article
Experience Western lifestyle with skill-based activities at Colorado’s more than 40 working dude and guest ranches
DENVER, 2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors seeking a chance to unplug and experience the Western lifestyle will find rejuvenation in the abundance of skill-based activities at Colorado’s more than 40 working dude and guest ranches. From local wine pairing demonstrations and harvesting produce from the garden to cattle herding and butchery classes, guests will find truly… Read the full news article
In honor of National S’mores Day Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth prepared ultimate S’mores experiences for guests visiting the destination
Enjoy Sweet Treats Throughout The Destination Hershey, Pa., 2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honor of National S’mores Day on August 10, Hershey The Sweetest Place On Earth is preparing the ultimate S’mores experiences for guests visiting the destination. Visitors can indulge in everything from edible treats to a limited-time spa service. At Hersheypark, the 110-acre amusement park… Read the full news article