Category Archives: Hospitality

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles and WiseOceans Work Together to Bring New Marine Education and Conservation Program to Guests and Staff

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WiseOceans Marine Educator Rosie Fisher

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 news article

Tnooz Feature: How Social Media is Changing Hospitality

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Tnooz Feature: How Social Media is Changing Hospitality

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 news article

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V Recognized for Sixth Year as One of the Best Hotel Spas in Europe

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The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V Recognized for Sixth Year as One of the Best Hotel Spas in Europe

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 news article

Condé Nast Traveler Names Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele #1 Resort in Hawaii in Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

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The Lodge at Koele

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 news article

Marriott to Grow Russia and CIS Portfolio by Over 50 Percent to More than 30 Hotels by 2015

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Marriott to Grow Russia and CIS Portfolio by Over 50 Percent to More than 30 Hotels by 2015

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 news article

Conrad Macao Adds Plush to ‘Pink Revolution’

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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. Credit: Conrad Hotels & Resorts.

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 news article

England’s The Waterside Inn Comes to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong at Caprice

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Chef Michel Roux

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 news article

Strike Gold At Hilton Queenstown’s eforea: spa at Hilton

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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. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

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 news article

Sabre Hospitality Solutions Sweeps 2012 Website Award Competitions

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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 news article

Popular Sake Dinner Event Returns to Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

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Chiyonosono Sake Brewery

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 news article

Best of Irish Greens at Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin

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Delicious veggies on the side

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 news article

Give Thanks This Season at the New Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe

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Give Thanks This Season at the New Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe

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 news article

AIANTA selects AOT Staffer for Excellence in Customer Service Award

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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 news article

Lunch Break Menu at Edge, Steak & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Miami Offers Perfect Midday Escape for Downtown and Brickell Offices

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Dine indoors or out on fresh, seasonal dishes

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 news article

Phuket’s Amazing Vegetarian Festival October 2012

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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 news article

Experience Cultural Heritage at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

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Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake

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 news article

Four Seasons Resorts Lanai Introduces #LoveonLanai Twitter Chat Series

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Four Seasons Resorts Lanai Introduces #LoveonLanai Twitter Chat Series

@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 news article

THE HAUNTING … A HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION AT DUSIT THANI MANILA

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THE HAUNTING … A HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION AT DUSIT THANI MANILA

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 news article

Hilton New Delhi – Noida – Mayur Vihar Introduces Navratra Vegetariano At Infinity

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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. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

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 news article

Celebrate Halloween at EDGE Bar or Visit The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Denver to “Trick or Treat” for Special Perks

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Enjoy Halloween drinks and snacks at EDGE Bar

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 news article

Family Fun At Hilton Doha This Eid Al Adha

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Hilton Doha has announced a special Eid Al Adha package for guests looking for short getaway to spend the long weekend with their families, without venturing too far from the city. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Eid Package Offers an Island Getaway in the Heart of the City DOHA, Qatar -2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hilton Doha has announced a special Eid Al Adha package for guests looking for a short getaway to spend the long weekend with their families, without venturing too far from the city. With great views of the… Read the full news article

New Fall Lunch and Dinner Menus at The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

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New Fall Lunch and Dinner Menus at The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Introducing new seasonal dishes and flavours at Boston’s favourite restaurant Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — On October 23, 2012, The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston will unveil new Lunch and Dinner menus featuring fresh and heartwarming fall flavours that guests and Bostonians will crave. “We’ve combined our unique interpretation of comfort-driven favourites with the best local, seasonal… Read the full news article

Bungalow 8 Spa Capsule at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai

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Bungalow 8 Spa Capsule at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai

An exclusive accessories collection at The Spa 2012-10-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Introducing an eclectic selection of hand-made and unusual jewelry, scarves and garments by prominent Mumbai concept store Bungalow 8 on level three of The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. The Bungalow 8 design philosophy has always been about different ways of expressing one’s individuality in an increasingly homogenous world, and in… Read the full news article

SWISSÔTEL HOTELS & RESORTS EXPANDS IN CHINA WITH A NEW DELUXE HOTEL IN CHANGSHA

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ZURICH, 2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The international hotel group Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its portfolio in China. The future deluxe hotel will be located in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province and the transportation hub in southcentral China. Swissôtel Changsha will be part of a mixed-use development featuring a Grade A office tower,… Read the full news article

Sun, Sand and Spa – Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand Launches The Beach Spa

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Sun, Sand and Spa - Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand Launches The Beach Spa

Simple, natural treatments using local ingredients now available in a quiet, private corner of the white sand beach Koh Samui, Thailand, 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Imagine lying in the shade of majestic palms, a warm ocean breeze blowing, cocooned in deep relaxation as a talented Spa therapist gently heals tired muscles with a soothing natural coconut oil massage. Sounds pretty… Read the full news article

Celebrate the Festive Season in Asia’s Most Dynamic City with Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok

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Celebrate the Festive Season in Asia's Most Dynamic City with Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok

Festive Season Package offers guests even more reasons to visit Bangkok for the holidays 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether looking to splurge on some Christmas shopping, celebrate the New Year countdown at one of the season’s hottest parties, share the festive spirit with the whole family, or simply retreat to the Spa for some “me time,” Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok… Read the full news article

Hilton Pattaya Welcomes Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali

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Hilton Pattaya Welcomes Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali

PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali graciously visited the luxurious Hilton Pattaya recently. About Hilton Pattaya Unique by design and centrally located, Hilton Pattaya rises 34 levels above CentralFestival Pattaya Beach, South East Asia’s largest beachfront shopping complex, with spectacular views North and South over Pattaya Bay and the Gulf… Read the full news article

Kevin Speidel Named Area Managing Director For Hilton Worldwide Hotels & Resorts In Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Kevin Speidel Named Area Managing Director For Hilton Worldwide Hotels & Resorts In Fort Lauderdale, Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kevin Speidel has been named area managing director for Hilton Worldwide Hotels & Resorts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to Ted Ratcliff, senior vice president, operations US Eastern region for Hilton Worldwide. A 25-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Speidel most recently served as managing director for two… Read the full news article

Dusit Thani Maldives launches special spa menu for kids

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Dusit Thani Maldives launches special spa menu for kids

2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Devarana Spa at the Dusit Thani Maldives has recently launched the special spa programme called “Happiness for the little one” for kids between 6 and 14 years old to enjoy themselves during the stay on paradise island. The extended a la carte menu for kids features five creative treatments offering a play… Read the full news article

WIRED Study Finds Today’s Workers Are More Productive Outside the Office

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WIRED Study Finds Today's Workers Are More Productive Outside the Office

Survey of WIRED community underscores the heightened importance of mobility for an increasingly untethered workforce New York – 2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The lines between business and leisure are vanishing rapidly according to a recent survey of WIRED’s audience of influencers, conducted in collaboration with Marriott Hotels & Resorts. The study, designed to explore the reality… Read the full news article