2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous Hospitality Group (RHG) has announced six management changes to strengthen the Australian management team. In making the announcement, Chief Executive Officer, Eric Teng said the changes are the latest step in the Company’s commitment to growth. “We are dedicated to being the hotel group of choice for the discerning traveller for… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Hospitality
Wyndham Championship’s “Escape To The Wyndham” Named Best 2012 Advertising Campaign By PGA TOUR
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the nation’s largest hospitality companies, announced today that the Wyndham Championship’s “Escape to the Wyndham” advertising campaign has been named the PGA TOUR’s best of 2012. Contested annually on the Donald Ross-designed course at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., the Wyndham Championship is… Read the full press release
HOST HOTELS AND RESORTS DONATES $10,000 TO AH&LEF ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., (NYSE: HST) (Host) contributed $10,000 to the AH&LEF 2012 Annual Giving Campaign, which supports key research and workforce development initiatives for the hospitality industry. This is Host’s first donation at the Leadership Gift level. Host has made an annual donation of $5,000 to AH&LEF for the previous… Read the full press release
Two major Mauritian Hotel Groups join Hospitality Plus client base and switch to SynXis Central Reservation System
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hospitality Plus, resellers of Sabre Hospitality Solutions in South-East Africa and Indian Ocean islands, are happy to announce that two major Mauritian-based hotel groups, Sun Resorts and Attitude, have joined its client base and have gone live with SynXis, the leading Central Reservation System and Online Booking Engine developed by Sabre Hospitality… Read the full press release
Maldives participates at the Travel Turkey Izmir Fair
2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation together with the Maldives tourism industry is currently participating at the Travel Turkey Izmir fair which started in Izmir, Turkey on the 6th of December and ends today, 9th December 2012.16 co-exhibiting partner companies with 24 representatives from the tourism industry of Maldives are being represented… Read the full press release
RCI Renews Affiliation Agreement for Six Petchey Leisure Properties
Kettering, Northampton, U.K. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Petchey Leisure’s six properties in Europe will continue to be a part of the RCI network of affiliated resorts through a new affiliation agreement between Leisure Dimensions Ltd and RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange. Petchey Leisure, one of Europe’s leading timeshare brands, was recently acquired by… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide’s Commitment to Diversity Shines in 2012
National Minority Supplier Development Council Names William F. Kornegay, Jr. to Board of Directors’ Executive Committee MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today the appointment of William F. Kornegay, Jr., senior vice president, supply management, to the executive committee of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Board of Directors. In this… Read the full press release
Tourism key for jobs and exports says President of Portugal accepting the UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism
Lisbon – Madrid, 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The President of Portugal, Anibal Cavaco Silva, has highlighted the importance of tourism to the country’s jobs and exports on the occasion of the presentation of the UNWTO / World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Open Letter on Travel and Tourism which aims to rally support for tourism among world leaders… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces New Resort in Turkey’s Cesme Peninsula
Partnership marks first luxury resort of its kind in the Mediterranean and Aegean basin *Corporate – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The world is about to discover one of Turkey’s best kept secrets asFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces plans for a new resort property in Cesme, near Alaçati. The picturesque Aegean town, located on the coast of… Read the full press release
TravelClick, Group Travel Growth Flattens
Group Demand and ADR Show Declines NEW YORK – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a large comeback in 2011 and continued growth through the first half of 2012, group room sales and ADR are leveling off, according to data from the November 2012 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). When looking at Q4 2012 through Q3… Read the full press release
A Culinary Christmas At London Hilton On Park Lane
LONDON – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — With three exceptional restaurants under one roof, London Hilton on Park Lane is kicking off the celebratory season with the launch of its Christmas menus. Offering diners the perfect setting for any festive occasion, guests can sample traditional seasonal fare, Michelin-starred cuisine or something a little more exotic. The hotel… Read the full press release
LA SAMANNA REOPENS IN ST.MARTIN WITH THE COMPLETION OF AN EXTENSIVE RENOVATION PROJECT
2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on the French side of St. Martin, La Samanna has completed the second phase of an extensive renovation project. Revitalising its long-standing reputation as the ultimate luxury Caribbean destination, the Orient-Express property now features two new restaurants and a revamped lobby with sea views as part of the redesigned main building,… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Miami Expands Pool Lounge And Launches New Gourmet Brunch
Hong Kong, 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Miami is delighted to unveil its expanded pool lounge area, providing additional space for guests to enjoy the hotel’s infinity-edge swimming pool and balmy South Florida weather. Guests can take in sweeping water and city views at the sleek pool setting, which features an elevated pool deck and vibrant… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Launches “Early Bird” Meetings Promotion
Event planners can save up to 20 percent off the cost of booking at Hilton.com/earlybird LONDON – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company, has launched the Early Bird meetings promotion offering event planners the opportunity to secure up to 20 percent off the price of their next meeting or event. The… Read the full press release
Domestic overnight holiday trips in England up 13% in August
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland today released figures revealing that the number of domestic overnight holiday trips taken in England in August rose by 13 per cent compared to 2011, with just under 8 million trips taken in the month. The latest results from the Great Britain Tourism Survey also show that holiday spend totalled almost… Read the full press release
Nebraska Tourism Commission Names Kathy McKillip Executive Director
LINCOLN, NEB. -2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kathy McKillip has been hired by the Nebraska Tourism Commission to be the agency’s executive director. McKillip has served as the director of the Nebraska Travel and Tourism Division since October 2011. Prior to that, she was hired by the Department of Economic Development (DED) as interim director and as… Read the full press release
Explore the Sights of the Season with the Arkansas Trail of Holiday Lights
2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Article follows the photos. Click on a thumbnail to view and download a high-resolution version of the image. Due to the large file size of the high-res images, they may take a few minutes to appear. You must be logged in to view the high-res images. Want to find out where communities are… Read the full press release
Holidays Filled with Love in Virginia
Fun-filled parades, luminous lights and heartwarming getaways bring families closer this holiday season RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Virginia is known for classic holiday traditions from historic hotels to exciting new experiences. The travel packages listed below are sure to bring loved ones closer together this holiday season. Find out more about these and other… Read the full press release
Celebrate the Festive Season with Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Special room packages plus Christmas and New Year’s celebrations on the Nile Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season experience the vibrancy and magical energy of one of the world’s most ancient cities. Book the Cairo Cultural Package at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence and experience a walk inside the… Read the full press release
Give The Gift Of Mandarin Oriental This Holiday Season
HONG KONG, 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Delight friends and loved ones by giving the gift of Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service, Michelin-starred cuisine and award-winning spas in the world’s most sought-after locations, all wrapped into one elegant package. The Mandarin Oriental Gift Card is available in denominations ranging from USD 50 to USD 10,000, and can be redeemed for… Read the full press release
Celebrate Opulence at The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel with $25,000 “Fit for Royalties” Special
Singapore, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel has launched its $25,000 ”Fit for Royalties” Special to welcome the festive season from 1 to 31 December 2012. Arrive in style at the hotel in a stretch limousine that sits eight persons comfortably and be transported in a buggy to the private driveway of the Garden Villa… Read the full press release
TAT, Trang Province Welcomes Its One-Millionth Tourist for 2012
TRANG, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The stunning southern Thai province of Trang welcomed its one millionth visitor, Mr. Wichaya Kiatying-angsulee, on 29 November 2012. Senior executives of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Trang Provincial Authority, Trang Chamber of Commerce and Nok Air presented a certificate to the millionth tourist of 2012 at the Departure Lounge… Read the full press release
Far East Hospitality And Straits Trading Forms Strageic Alliance To Grow Rendezvous Hotel Hospitality Business In Asia-Pacific
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Straits Trading Company Limited (STC) has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with members of the Far East Organisation (FEO) Group, setting the framework for a strategic alliance in the hospitality sector. Under the MOUs, STC entities, including its hospitality arm Rendezvous Hospitality Group (STC Group), will enter into agreements with… Read the full press release
TAT Stockholm Launches Website to Promote Health and Wellness Trips
Bangkok, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Stockholm Office has launched its first website specifically to promote health and wellness travel to Thailand, especially by Swedish women and senior citizens. Ageing populations and changing lifestyles are contributing to a growing demand for health and wellness solutions, with a specific focus on prevention, maintenance… Read the full press release
City of Chicago, Department Of Cultural Affairs And Special Events Releases 2013 Dates
2013 Festival/Event Dates – Subject to Change Chicago Cultural Center Presents: Year-round Various Music, Visual Arts, Theater, Dance, Film and Lectures Series Chicago Neighborhood Festivals May – September Chicago Farmers Markets May – October 15th Annual Kids and Kites Festival May 4 Chicago Memorial Day Parade May 25 Millennium Park Music Series: Downtown Sound: New… Read the full press release
Jersey, THE INN Hotel retain their Gold Taste Award
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — THE INN Hotel, Restaurant & Bar is very proud to have retained a GOLD award from Visit Britain for the fourth consecutive year. This award recognises outstanding levels of quality, service, customer care and food. THE INN is also delighted to be one of the first Restaurants in Jersey to have been… Read the full press release
ANOTHER PROUD FIRST IN THE VIRTUOSO NETWORK
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — &Beyond is pleased to announce that &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge now joins the ranks as Virtuoso’s first property in Namibia. In addition,&Beyond is the newly appointed Virtuoso onsite for Bhutan, offering insightful travel planning for discerning guests in South East Asia. &Beyond is already a proud member of the Virtuoso Travel Network’s Hotels and Resorts Programme, an… Read the full press release
THE SEBASTIAN – VAIL TRANSFORMS SIGNATURE RESTAURANT CONCEPT WITH OPENING OF ‘LEONORA’
Leonora to Offer Alpine-Inspired Bistro Fare, Tapas and an Exquisite Wine Bar at Vail’s Newest Boutique Hotel and Residences CARBONDALE, COLO. 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Timbers Resorts, developer and operator of private boutique resorts, hotels and residence clubs, unveils Leonora, the refreshed signature restaurant concept at The Sebastian – Vail, the newest property in Vail, Colo. Just as… Read the full press release
Time To Reflect At Mandarin Oriental
HONG KONG, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spas at Mandarin Oriental are offering a nurturing and relaxing body treatment for the New Year that comes with an added bonus. The 80 minute Time to Reflect treatment is one of Mandarin Oriental’s Signature Therapies and consists of a relaxing, hands-on body massage that combines the powerful effects of oriental… Read the full press release
BAGHVAN JUNGLE LODGE VOTED INDIA’S LEADING WILDLIFE RESORT
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Baghvan Jungle Lodge has been voted India’s leading wildlife resort in the prestigious 2012 World Travel Awards. These awards acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry and are voted for by members of the travel trade, as well as guests. “We are proud of… Read the full press release