Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Michael V. Harrell and co-owner Robert M. Rogers open 158th Hampton hotel in Texas MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 137-room Hampton Inn… Read the full press release
CHATTANOOGA, TN – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vision Hospitality Group’s Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanoooga/Downtown received Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification for New Construction on Sept. 25, distinguishing the property as the first to achieve this status in the City of Chattanooga. LEED is a rating system used by the United States… Read the full press release
2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelife is delighted to announce that RIU Hotels and Resorts has announced a commitment to audit its entire property portfolio against the Travelife Sustainability System by the end of 2014. The hotel group has already started phase one of the project with the first seven RIU Hotels & Resorts achieving Travelife Gold… Read the full press release
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced its latest exquisite wine dinner promotion at Flare restaurant. The promotion is held in partnership with a true veteran of the Australian wine industry, Leigh Gilligan, and will feature vintages from Australia’s premier region, McLaren Vale. Guests can enjoy delicious Australian cuisine such as aged… Read the full press release
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced fabulous food and beverage offers in line with Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2012, one of Pattaya’s famous festivals, which will take place from November 30, 2012 to December 1, 2012 at Pattaya Beach. The skies above Pattaya are once again set to erupt in a… Read the full press release
It’s snowing crystals atFour Seasons this holiday season in Prague Prague, Czech Republic – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays are a special time in Prague as the entire city celebrates the festive season. Christmas markets, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, Christmas cookies and special sweets, choirs and concerts create a magical atmosphere in this cultural heart of… Read the full press release
Executive Chef Ashley James has added modern twists such as a Mozzarella Mixologist station to the brunch menus Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills for an elegant and unforgettable Thanksgiving and Christmas brunch or dinner, prepared by Executive… Read the full press release
Kennel, a 25-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, will oversee four properties Denver, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thierry Kennel, general manager of Four SeasonsHotel Denver, has received a promotion to Regional Vice President, effective October 22, 2012. Kennel will continue to serve as General Manager of Four SeasonsHotel Denver, while assuming additional responsibilities as a Regional Vice… Read the full press release
Preliminary 2012 results indicate success for Travel Alberta Calgary, AB, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism in Alberta celebrates another successful summer and Travel Alberta prepares to launch the second phase of its award-winning brand later this month. Positive results suggest that Alberta’s tourism industry is hitting its stride, working together in partnership to create world-class experiences attracting tourists from all… Read the full press release
Resort celebrates by offering inclusive package through winter 2013 Bora Bora, French Polynesia – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora was named the top resort in French Polynesia by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards.The Resort also placed #9 in the world in the Top 100 category, with a score of 98.1 out of a possible… Read the full press release
New on-site Marine Educator and increased eco-friendly options bring greater choice, interactive activities and green education to the hillside and waters of Petite Anse Seychelles – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Seychelles mainland of Mahé is known for its beautiful landscapes, with jungle-crested mountains spanning the length and breadth of this granitite island, which is surrounded by… Read the full press release
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over the many centuries that the hospitality industry has existed, technology has rarely changed the way that hotels interact with guests during their stay. The last major disruption was the in-room telephone, which allowed guests to call the front desk with a complaint or request. Now, with the advent of smart phones… Read the full press release
Travel + Leisure readers vote for Le Spa once again Paris, France – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the sixth consecutive year, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V has been named one of the Best Hotel Spas in Europe by the US magazine Travel + Leisure. The ranking, published annually, is determined by the votes of readers, who are invited to complete… Read the full press release
Escape to the private Hawaiian island this fall with Third Night Free offer Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele was named as the Top Resort in Hawaii by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Resort also placed #32 in the world in the Top… Read the full press release
MOSCOW – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading global hotel operator Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is on track to double its portfolio in Europe from 40,000 rooms to 80,000 rooms by 2015. Marriott is fueling much of its growth in Europe with a strong focus on new development in Russia & CIS and today announced it… Read the full press release
Luxury hotel ‘thinks pink’ to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer MACAO – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Conrad Macao, Cotai Central will be launching a series of ‘pink experiences and collectibles’ from October 1, till November 30, 2012, in support of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution. This is an annual breast cancer awareness and… Read the full press release
Michel Roux brings 28 years of three Michelin stars to the glittering kitchens of Caprice for an exclusive engagement in November Hong Kong, China – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A master in culinary design and sustaining the coveted three Michelin-star award at his signature restaurant The Waterside Inn in Bray, England for 28 consecutive years, Michel Roux Sr brings this unique… Read the full press release
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand -2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Queenstown is celebrating Central Otago’s 150th gold anniversary in fashion, with an exclusive promotion with New Zealand’s leading shoe designer, Kathryn Wilson. From 15 October 2012 until 7 November 2012 every guest of Hilton Queenstown’s luxurious eforea: spa at Hilton will be invited to enter a competition to… Read the full press release
Sabre awarded for outstanding achievement in web development from the Website Marketing Association and International Academy of the Visual Arts Southlake, Texas, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Hospitality Solutions, the industry’s leading global hospitality technology company, claimed a total of 29 awards for outstanding achievement in web development as part of this year’s Website Marketing Association’s… Read the full press release
October 26 event offers sake pairings with seasonal autumn dishes Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Autumn has come with the changing colours of the season and the return of the popular seasonal Sake Dinner event ekki BAR & GRILL atFour Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. Guests are invited to try Kyushu’s mouthwatering sakes – Shigematsu… Read the full press release
Fresh from Rose O’Sullivan’s Spring Cottage Farm in County Westmeath, and now served at Seasons Dublin, Ireland – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Seasons, the award winning restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin, has partnered with Rose O’Sullivan’s Spring Cottage Farm in County Westmeath to bring guests the very freshest and best selection of local organic Irish vegetables in season… Read the full press release
First-time celebration highlights holiday favourites with new executive chef at helm Santa Fe, U.S.A. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Forge new holiday traditions with a Thanksgiving to remember at the new Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe. The Resort will feature a celebratory meal in Terra with all the trimmings, as well as special room rates and… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dawn Melvin, the Arizona Office of Tourism’s (AOT) Tribal Tourism Relations Manager, has been recognized as the recipient of the Excellence in Customer Service award by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA). AIANTA is a nonprofit association of American Indian tribes and tribal businesses organized in 1999 to advance Indian Country tourism…. Read the full press release
Dine indoors or out on fresh, seasonal dishes Miami, U.S.A. – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Downtown Miami’s favourite dining destination has reintroduced the Lunch Break promotion with a delicious three-course menu for an unbeatable price of USD 19.00 per person. The Lunch Break at Edge, Steak and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Miami offers a three-course menu with choices available… Read the full press release
2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every year Phuket plays host to numerous festivals and celebrations – both national and international – but the Phuket Vegetarian Festival is arguably the most interesting, unusual, cultural, and delicious of them all. Held over a nine-day period in September or October, this festival celebrates the Chinese community’s belief that abstinence from… Read the full press release
The charm of Hangzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Hangzhou at West Lake, China – 2012-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ —UNESCO World Heritage Site An irreplaceable staple of Chinese cultural legacy, the West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou was officially introduced to the UNESCO World Heritage List in June 2011. The Lake, covering a substantial area of 3,322.88 hectares (13… Read the full press release
@FSLanai will have you at 140 characters Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel enthusiasts lucky in love are invited to be swept away by the allure of Hawaii’s romantic backdrop of swaying palms, white sand beaches and perfumed trade winds with @FSLanai. Inspired by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts new campaign The Spark, Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announces the… Read the full press release
2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The haunting begins as Dusit Thani Manila presents ‘The Haunting’, a family Halloween celebration on Wednesday, October 31, 2:00 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom featuring the spellbinding Magician, the terrifying ‘Haunting’ activity for the entire family, enthralling arts & crafts and thrilling raffle draw prizes which includes a 3day-2night stay in Dusit… Read the full press release
This Navratra Enjoy Pure Vegetarian Italian Cuisine NEW DELHI – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of Navratra, Hilton New Delhi – Noida -Mayur Vihar introduces special pure vegetarian Italian cuisine prepared with no onion and garlic at Infinity, the all day dining restaurant. Guests of the upscale hotel, located just off the DND Flyway and five… Read the full press release
Enjoy signature Halloween-theme cocktails and snacks in EDGE Bar Denver, U.S.A. – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kettle corn-infused cocktails, vampire-theme snacks dubbed “bar bites” – even trick or treating: it’s all available this October atFour Seasons Hotel Denver. Stop in to EDGE Restaurant & Bar for some Halloween treats or to The Spa for some perfect fall pampering. The… Read the full press release