First hotel of Radisson Hotel Group opens in the scenic hills of Lonavala in western India near Mumbai

New Delhi, India, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group announced its first hotel in the scenic hills of Lonavala today (23 August 2021) with the opening of Radisson Resort & Spa Lonavala. A drivable getaway with convenient air, rail and road connectivity from Mumbai and Pune, the destination is a travelers’ paradise… Read the full news article

Hostal Aptofive in Cuba is among the nominees for the Global Tourims Awards 2021

Hostal Aptofive Global Tourims Awards 2021

Salamanca, Spain, 2021-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hostal Aptofive, which has already been granted with the Traveler’s Choice Awards 2021 from Tripadvisor and it’s among the nominees for the International Travel Awards 2021, now receives a new nomination in the category of Best Guess House in Havana, Cuba 2021 in the prestigious Global Tourism… Read the full news article

SIYAM WORLD, MALDIVES LAUNCHES INDIAN OCEAN’S BIGGEST FLOATING WATER PARK

London, United Kingdom, 2021-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Highly anticipated new resort Siyam World, Maldives is bouncing towards its 28 October opening after installing the Indian Ocean’s biggest floating water park – and promising unlimited free access for all guests. Siyam Water World is a fun-soaked fantasia featuring an array of inflatable obstacles –… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels announces return of its Your Community, Your Choice Local Business Grant Program

Lodging Franchisor Brings Back ‘Your Community, Your Choice.’ Grant Program with Double the Winners ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, is bringing back its Your Community, Your Choice. Choice Hotels Local Business Grant Program to recognize and support hotel owners’ service efforts. Originally… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown introduces complimentary Bike The City experience

Guests will enjoy rides through Downtown Manhattan on Biria Bikes, guided by custom illustrated maps from @NYCCurated highlighting the city’s must-see spots New York, U.S.A., 2021-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With the end of summer and beginning of fall approaching, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is launching a new complimentary Bike The City experience. The iconic luxury… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces opening of the first Hyatt Regency hotel in the state of Iowa, the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

The 286-key property becomes the first Hyatt Regency hotel in the state of Iowa CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, announced today (August 24, 2021) the opening of the newly flagged Hyatt Regency Coralville… Read the full news article

Explore fascinating cities through Kimpton Book Club

Bookworms can enjoy literary travel while they await literal travel Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — While travel bucket lists may be on hold for some of us right now, discovering new places, cultures and people through the pages of a book is still filled with the promise of pleasure and escape…. Read the full news article

Kimpton St Honoré Paris officially opened its doors

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton St Honoré Paris, the first opening in France for IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury boutique brand, has officially opened its doors bringing creative flair and heartfelt service to a 1917 Art Nouveau building. The new hotel is located in the Opera district, a stone’s throw… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts launches new Luxury & Lifestyle brand, Vignette Collection™

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has today (24 AUGUST 2021) announced Vignette Collection™ as its new Luxury & Lifestyle brand, with hotels in Australia and Thailand the first to join the collection. Vignette Collection becomes the sixth addition to IHG’s brand portfolio in the past four years, taking… Read the full news article

Homelike bolsters property acquisition team as mid-term rental given Covid boost

LONDON, 2021-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Homelike, Europe’s leading online platform for mid- to long-stay accommodation, has expanded its team in response to the boost in mid-term rentals as home moves continue to dominate the property market and travellers seek longer rents.  The company, which launched in 2015, has experienced steady growth throughout the… Read the full news article

HUVAFEN FUSHI CHEF BECOMES MALDIVES’ FIRST MEMBER OF WORLD MASTER CHEFS SOCIETY

London, United Kingdom, 2021-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ —  Pioneering Maldives icon, Huvafen Fushi, is proud to announce that Executive Chef Ashish Domee has become the first Maldives-based member of the prestigious World Master Chefs Society; a leading global honours society for exceptionally skilled professional chefs. Establishing him the same company as Michelin-starred talents such… Read the full news article

CAPELLA BANGKOK CRAFTS INTIMATE CELEBRATIONS FOR TWO, OFFERING MINIMONIES AND MICRO-WEDDINGS WITH YOUR NEAREST AND DEAREST

Capella Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2021-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Auspicious dates don’t wait, even in times like these. That’s why Capella Bangkok now offers the perfect setting for an intimate wedding celebration. From a ‘minimony’ in a lavish suite with a balcony for a cosy and unique reception to a micro wedding in the private garden… Read the full news article

Staycations post COVID: Travel Industry Guide for Second Homeowners

By Harry Roberts, Managing Director at My Favourite Cottages  DEVON, UK, 2021-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/— Unsurprisingly, the pandemic has majorly altered the way British vacationers go on holiday, with domestic tourism becoming the fastest growing industry, forecasted to make £51.4bn in 2021. And with recent reports revealing a continuous rise in interest from private investors… Read the full news article

Anantara Chiang Mai launches healthy and nutrition-rich cannabis infused menu

Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Chiang Mai’s spy themed The Service 1921 Restaurant and Bar resort launches a healthy and nutrition-rich cannabis infused menu. Diners can now feast on signature dishes including – Deep fried seabass with crispy cannabis leaves and a cannabis tamarind sauce; Spicy grilled prawns with traditional Thai… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta announces limited-time collaboration with Chef India Johnson at Bar Margot

What does it take for a rising culinary star to break-through in the industry? Sometimes, it comes down to a chance meeting and the right platform to share their craft Atlanta U.S.A, 2021-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta has added two new dishes to its menu as part of a special collaboration with… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels expands emerging markets franchise development program with new development incentives for female owners

Cheryl Goldberg, First Franchisee in Women-focused Franchise Development Program, Opens Comfort Inn Saint Paul East ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announces the expansion of its emerging markets franchise development program with new development incentives for female owners, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to diversity. The expansion builds upon… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group welcomes travel back with the launch of One More Night offer

Hong Kong, China, 2021-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group marks the easing of European travel restrictions to fully vaccinated travellers with One More Night, an enticing offer encouraging travellers to treat themselves to a five-star escape and receive a complimentary extension to the trip. Perfect for those dreaming about a European getaway, One More… Read the full news article

Naladhu Private Island to reopen in November with a new look and feel following six-month renovation

Malé, Maldives, 2021-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Naladhu Private Island, the exclusive luxury island resort in the Maldives, is due to relaunch in November with an impressive new look and feel, following a complete renovation during a six-month closure. The intimate resort is undergoing a total redesign with the public areas and accommodation being… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta welcomes award-winning bartender Henry Maraben Siktimu (Ale) as Bar Manager

#MeetMeAtNautilus for cool cocktails in a lively ambience, hosted by one of Jakarta’s favourite bartenders Jakarta, Indonesia, 2021-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, Henry Maraben Siktimu (better known as Ale) takes centre stage at Nautilus, the celebrated bar at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta. As Bar Manager, Ale plans to infuse this drinking destination with a dynamic… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island names Donaldson Madubela as Executive Sous Chef

Seychelles, Desroches Island, 2021-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Located in the Outer Amirantes of Seychelles, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island welcomes Donaldson Madubela as its new Executive Sous Chef. With more than 15 years of experience, Donaldson brings his creativity and extensive expertise to the table, to lead the culinary program and talented team at the… Read the full news article

Motel 6 research: Majority of Americans plan to travel with their pet in the next year

Motel 6 partners with Patriot PAWS to share pet travel safety tips DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — New research from Motel 6 reveals that as Americans are hitting the roads, they will be doing so with their pets, as the majority (54%) of cat and dog owners noted they plan to travel with… Read the full news article

Deutsche Hospitality partners with hygiene products supplier IBC Europe to add a special anti-microbial nano coating to all hotel surfaces

Group-wide nano coating project for the permanent protective sealing of surfaces which are frequently touched Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality has gone the extra mile to safeguard the well-being of its guests and staff. The company has joined forces with the Frankfurt-based hygiene products supplier IBC Europe GmbH… Read the full news article

Deutsche Hospitality announces the opening of Jaz in the City Vienna

Jaz in the City Vienna to set the tone in future Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Fresh city beats. Vienna is once again showing itself to be a true capital of music and lifestyle. As of today (18 August 2021), the new lifestyle hotel Jaz in the City Vienna in… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces Holiday Inn Resort Halong Bay its second Holiday Inn Resort to open in Vietnam

Towering new property at heart of mixed-use development set to transform Halong City Halong City, Vietnam, 2021-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Ha Long Bay Hotel Joint Stock Company to create a spectacular new resort in Halong City. Opening in 2023, Holiday Inn Resort Halong Bay will be the second… Read the full news article

JW Marriott announces the opening of JW Marriott Charlotte

Charlotte’s Newest Hotel is Set to Redefine Luxury Hospitality with Stunning Design, Exceptional Service and a Holistic Approach to Well-being CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2021-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, makes its debut today (AUGUST 17, 2021) in North Carolina with the opening of JW Marriott Charlotte, located in the bustling… Read the full news article

Marriott International to open 10 properties in Turkey by the end of 2022

Company expects to expand footprint in the country across its portfolio of renowned brands ISTANBUL, TURKEY, 2021-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced plans to expand its portfolio in Turkey with the expected opening of 10 properties by the end of 2022. With the anticipated openings, the company’s portfolio in… Read the full news article

Anantara Angkor Resort shares bucket list when in Siem Reap

Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — While the world has been in lockdown for the last 18 months and borders have yet to reopen to international travel, previous visitors of Cambodia will notice some changes once they return to the popular temple town of Siem Reap. Siem Reap has undergone a major re-development… Read the full news article

Kumoi at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou presents Kaiseki cuisine by Chef Keneth Kim

Guangzhou, China, 2021-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Kumoi Chef Keneth Kim presents his debut menu to gourmets in Canton, featuring a gastronomic collection of rigorous Kaiseki craftsmanship and modern fusion cuisine at the restaurant inside Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou. Born in Seoul, Korea, Chef Keneth always had a deep appreciation of Japanese food and as soon as… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti names Keith Frisley as Executive Chef

Serengeti, Tanzania, 2021-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Keith Frisley has been appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, with him trading the vibrant city life in Johannesburg for the serene beauty of the Serengeti National Park. Formerly Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg, Frisley is a native South African, who has… Read the full news article

Hyatt to acquire leading luxury resort-management services, travel and hospitality group Apple Leisure Group

Acquisition accelerates asset-light transformation; launches Hyatt’s commitment to sell additional $2 billion of hotel assets by the end of 2024 Doubles Hyatt’s global resorts footprint with accretive net rooms growth over the coming years with global expansion of AMR Collection™ brands like Secrets®, Dreams® and Zoëtry® Hyatt to Discuss Transaction on Webcast Scheduled for Monday, August 16 at 7:30 a.m. CDT CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (August… Read the full news article