2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Night owls rejoice: next week sees the launch of Purple Flag Week. Running 24 – 30 September, the week celebrates the benefits of the evening and night time economy, offering the opportunity to showcase the quality, diversity and vibrancy of England’s evening and night-time treats. As the evenings draw in and hours of… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Hospitality
Accor reaches a secured pipeline of 90 contracts in Brazil
Group has ambitious plans to reach 250 hotels in the country by 2016. Accor partners are committed to invest $1.5 billion. 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world leader hotel operator and market leader in Brazil, announces a record secured pipeline of 90 contracts to be delivered by 2016. The Group network in Brazil will increase… Read the full news article
MGALLERY ADDS A PRESTIGIOUS NEW FRENCH ADDRESS TO ITS COLLECTION: LA BASTIDE DE GORDES & SPA
Located in the heart of the Luberon Mountains, La Bastide de Gordes & Spa is the third MGallery establishment in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, where it also operates the Grand Hotel Beauvau in Marseille and the Grand Hotel Roi René in Aix-en-Provence. High-end hotel Collection of Accor group, MGallery embodies the spirit of new luxury:… Read the full news article
Raffles Hotels & Resorts 125th Anniversary Around the World
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evening in Singapore. The scent of frangipani and the soft hum of conversation drift across the Palm Court at Raffles Hotel. Is it 1887 or 2012? The doormen, looking crisp in their distinctive Gieves & Hawkes uniforms, welcome arriving travellers. Somewhere deep in the hotel a butler swoops in from a teak… Read the full news article
Visiting two star Michelin chef to host a dinner at Grand Jersey
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Monday 1st October Michael Wignall, head chef at The Latymer restaurant at country house hotel Pennyhill Park, will be cooking up a treat for 20 lucky diners in Tassili’s kitchen. Mr Wignall, who has recently been awarded two Michelin stars, will be visiting Grand Jersey for the second time. General manager… Read the full news article
NIGHT TIME TOURISM WORTH £66BN TO THE UK ECONOMY
VisitEngland and Association of Town Centre Management Partner to Promote the Opportunity for Destinations After Dark 21 September 2012, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the run-up to Purple Flag Week (24-30 September), the national tourist Board, VisitEngland, together with the Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM) have issued guidelines in a publication called ‘The Evening &… Read the full news article
Festively Windsor – Christmas With All The Trimmings At Melbourne’s Most Cherished Hotel
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — A fabulous seven-course Christmas feast including home-made plum puddings based on a 130-year-old recipe, a gorgeously presented Windsor Grand Christmas Hamper and a choir singing favourite Christmas Carols – these are just some of the offerings from Melbourne’s Hotel Windsor this festive season. The Christmas degustation menu will be served in 111… Read the full news article
Luxury Jersey makes the AA grade
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey has secured its spot as one of the top foodie destinations in the UK with the launch of the 2013 AA Restaurant Guide at the AA Hospitality Awards in London last night. The island’s restaurants now have 32 AA rosettes in total, making Jersey one of the most highly awarded holiday… Read the full news article
Explore the world of “Poke & Sauvignon Blanc” at Makena with Executive Chef Marc McDowell and Master Sommelier Pat Okubo
Featuring Fine Dining Takes on a Classic Hawaiian Dish & Hand Picked Selections of Sauvignon Blanc Wailea, Makena, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort has partnered with one the world’s youngest Master Sommeliers to explore the world class pairing of Poke and Wine, simply named “Poke and Sauvignon Blanc” the tasting is held… Read the full news article
Three-Michelin star Guest Chef Alain Passard arrives at The Sentosa
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acclaimed three-Michelin star Chef Alain Passard will showcase his culinary flair as Guest Chef at The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel from 4 to 9 December 2012. For six days, guests will be treated to a sumptuous five to sevencourse journey of gastronomy by the celebrated chef. The degustation menu will, no doubt,… Read the full news article
RIVIERA MAYA’S ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA REOPENS AFTER $1.6 MILLION RENOVATION
Award-Winning Resort Introduces New Suite Category, Menus, and Amenities for Grown-Ups and Kids RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Riviera Maya’s most luxurious resort, the 128 all-suite Rosewood Mayakoba, reopens today following a four-week, $1.6 million renovation, just in time to celebrate a new beginning of the Mayan Calendar. Led by renowned Mexican architect… Read the full news article
The IHG Academy Grows By Adding New Programs in the Americas
Global hospitality career training program expands through new Canadian collaboration IHG announces need to recruit 32,000 people into new roles in the Americas region by 2015 ATLANTA, GA, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the expansion of the IHG Academy through a… Read the full news article
Hershey Gardens Opens “Bonsai: Living Art” Seasonal Exhibit
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT:Hershey Gardens Opens “Bonsai: Living Art” Seasonal Exhibit WHEN:Friday, October 12 through Sunday, November 11 WHERE: Hershey Gardens 170 Hotel Road Hershey, PA 17033 www.HersheyGardens.org 717-534-3492 WHO: Guests of all ages DETAILS: The annual bonsai exhibit, provided by the Susquehanna Bonsai Association and Central Pennsylvania Bonsai Clubs, opens at Hershey… Read the full news article
GUY HARVEY OUTPOST, A TRADEWINDS BEACH RESORT SPONSORS AUDITORIUM AT FLORIDA GULF COAST CENTER FOR FISHING
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guy Harvey Outpost Sponsore Auditorium at Florida Gulf Coast Center for Fishing WHO: Guy Harvey Outpost, a TradeWinds Beach Resort is located on Florida’s west coast on the island of St. Pete Beach. The 211-room property, formerly the TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites, is the first Guy Harvey Outpost hotel in the United States… Read the full news article
Puneet Chhatwal appointed as new CEO at Steigenberger
2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steigenberger Hotels AG is very pleased to announce Puneet Chhatwal (48), who has deep and long term international experience in hotel management, as its CEO. Having completed a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Delhi and a diploma in Food Service and Hotel Management, Chhatwal started his career with the India Tourism… Read the full news article
Chocolate Treats Are Extra Sweet at Halloween In Hershey
Hershey, Pa., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Halloween season transforms the town of Hershey into an extra sweet destination. Featuring family-friendly events and activities, Halloween In Hershey provides guests with three weekends of spooktacular thrills. The celebration takes place on October 19-21, October 26-28 and November 2-4, and includes: Hersheypark in the Dark Featuring more than 50… Read the full news article
SPOOK-TACULAR SPECIALS AT TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER® CHICAGO
Trump Chicago will thrill and delight guests by offering exciting Halloween specials with the signature Trump touch. CHICAGO – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Later this month, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago will thrill and delight guests by offering exciting Halloween specials with the signature Trump touch. From a distinctive overnight package and unique offers at The Spa… Read the full news article
Fall Foliage: When Should We Expect To See Autumn’s Bright Colors?
2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Autumn has arrived in Arkansas and with it crisper air and cooler temperatures. It’s a very busy time as well with travelers visiting the Natural State to view the vibrant fall colors. But this year’s harsh summer drought and severe temperatures have some wondering if we’ll see a great display of turning… Read the full news article
ANDAZ SAVANNAH EMERGES FROM THE FORMER AVIA SAVANNAH HOTEL
New market-to-table restaurant 22 Square is part of the renovation at the lifestyle hotel SAVANNAH, GA, 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Andaz Savannah, a lifestyle hotel, opened in the former Avia Savannah in historic downtown Savannah. The hotel just completed a renovation of its public areas to add an Andaz Lounge and introduce a sophisticated new restaurant,… Read the full news article
Palm Springs Deals: Escape Carmageddon II
Palm Springs, CA, 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — This weekend, Palm Springs hotels and vacation home rentals agencies are offering special deals for LA residents to come and relax in Palm Springs while the I-405 freeway will be closed for “Carmageddon II” from Sept. 28 through October 1, 2012. Ace Hotel and Swim Club Deal: Easy Rider Package… Read the full news article
King Biscuit Blues Festival in Historic Helena Marks 27th Year This October
2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — “Blues means what milk does to a baby. Blues is what the spirit is to the minister. We sing the blues because our hearts have been hurt, our souls have been disturbed.” Alberta Hunter Listen closely and you can hear it… the soulful sounds of a guitar and the brusque voice… Read the full news article
Hilton Worldwide Names John Rogers Global Head, Embassy Suites Hotels
Hospitality Industry Veteran Joins Embassy Suites from Hilton in United Kingdom MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced that John Rogers has joined Embassy Suites as global head of the all-suite, upper upscale, full-service brand. In this position, Rogers will oversee all aspects of brand management including global development, brand performance support, brand marketing… Read the full news article
Hyatt House Falls Church Celebrates Official Opening
148-room Hyatt House hotel located in the heart of Fairfax, Virginia CHICAGO, 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of HYATT house Falls Church, which is located in Fairfax, Virginia’s vibrant new Mosaic District, a walkable shopping, dining and entertainment neighborhood. This is the first new HYATT house hotel to open since Hyatt launched the HYATT… Read the full news article
One year on: Signature Experiences Collection® case studies Vol. 2: Adventure Canada
A trip ‘Out of the Northwest Passage’ offers visitors a genuine slice of Arctic life and landscapes. 2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nunavut is a part of the world where Mother Nature puts the “m” into majestic. Adventure Canada is a family business that brings visitors from all over the world into this stunning landscape and its unique communities. Here,… Read the full news article
107 MINORITY HOSPITALITY STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Washington, 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), is awarding 343 scholarships totaling $514,500 this year – of which more than 30% will be to minority hospitality management students. Of its 10 scholarship programs, two are dedicated specifically for minority… Read the full news article
Pablo Torres Named General Manager Of Hilton Short Hills
Accomplished Hospitality Management Veteran with Proven Track Record Spanning 20 Years MCLEAN, Va. 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announces the appointment of Pablo Torres as the general manager of the AAA Four Diamond Hilton Short Hills located in the metropolitan New York suburban bedroom community of Short Hills, New Jersey. In his new role, Torres will oversee… Read the full news article
Vermont Foliage Report: Bursts of Mid-Peak Foliage Begin to Glow in the Green Mountains
Listen to the Quick-Info Radio Foliage Report (30 sec) Listen to the Full Audio Foliage Report (1 min) MONTPELIER, Vt. 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — As seasonal cooling continues, colors are firing up, sometimes seemingly brightening overnight as foliage unfolds across Vermont’s scenic landscape. Foresters are now pointing out regions where colors are showing mid-stage foliage, at 25-50 percent peak in… Read the full news article
VERMONT STATE CALENDAR OF EVENTS: OCTOBER FOLIAGE CELEBRATIONS ABOUND
MONTPELIER, Vt., 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The month of October marks peak foliage and harvest festivals honor this dynamic change of seasons statewide. Here’s a sampler of the 250 events on VermontVacation.com this month: SculptFest 2012 Now – October 21 West Rutland The 25th anniversary exhibition features sculptural installations by regional and national artists on the theme “Keep… Read the full news article
Father Christmas returns to Le Meurice!
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — With winter on its way, the Hotel Le Meurice decks itself in lights and warms the atmosphere with sweet treats as adults and children gather round the Christmas tree. To celebrate the holiday season and put stars in children’s eyes, as if by magic the oldest Parisian palace hotel becomes a Christmas… Read the full news article
Lonely Planet’s New NZ Guide Honours Kiwi Resilience
2012-09-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet’s new edition New Zealand Travel Guide, released today, pays tribute to the strength of New Zealand’s people in the wake of a series of challenges. “There’s no denying it,” the guidebook says, “New Zealand has had it tough over the last few years.” (p.638) Reflecting on the past two years in which… Read the full news article