Category Archives: Hotels

AC Hotels by Marriott partners with renowned photographer Nigel Barker and Bacardi to debut its custom-designed Gin Tonic glass

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Glass, which will launch on National Gin & Tonic Day after nearly three years of development, is a collaboration between AC Hotels by Marriott, fashion photographer Nigel Barker and Bacardi to create the ultimate Gin Tonic experience Bethesda, MD, 2018-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotels by Marriott, the modern, design-driven, lifestyle brand from… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of JW Marriott Panama in Panama City

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JW Marriott Panama promises travelers elevated cultural experiences coupled with unforgettable culinary journeys Panama City, Panama, 2018-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (09/26/2018) announced the opening of JW Marriott Panama in Panama City, marking the beginning of a new chapter of luxury hospitality and sophistication in one of Latin America’s most dynamic… Read the full press release

IHG to open the first Kimpton hotel in Thailand in 2020

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Kimpton Bangkok to bring meaningful, unscripted and ridiculously personal experiences to the heart of the Thai capital Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Siam Sindhorn to debut the leading boutique hotel brand, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, in Bangkok —… Read the full press release

IHG to open Kimpton Barcelona in the second half of 2019

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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants adds another European hotel to its growing portfolio with the signing of its first hotel in Spain – Kimpton Barcelona. Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®) will soon be launching its unique heartfelt luxury approach in Spain, with the opening of Kimpton Barcelona in the… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong as the official hotel partner of Hong Kong’s largest annual music and arts festival, Clockenflap

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Hong Kong, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong’s largest annual music and arts festival, Clockenflap returns for its 11th edition this year with Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong as the official hotel partner. Music-loving guests are invited to book the Weekend Getaway accommodation package and stay close to the festival that will bring an eclectic array of talented musicians, breakthrough… Read the full press release

Hilton Quebec appoints Jean-Francois Lincourt as General Manager

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Quebec, Q.C., 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Quebec, owned by InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust and managed by Hilton Management Services, today (September 24, 2018) appointed Jean-Francois Lincourt as General Manager. Most recently, Lincourt served as Hotel Manager of the Fairmont Copley Plaza. In his new role, Lincourt will be responsible for overseeing the… Read the full press release

Marriott International creates #LoveTravels Beyond Barriers to celebrate and support those who actively breaking down barriers that divide

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Leaders from ConPRmetidos, PERIOD, Weird Enough Productions and VideoOut will each receive $50,000 as well as access to Marriott’s intellectual capital and resources Bethesda, MD, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announces the creation of Beyond Barriers, the next phase of Marriott’s groundbreaking #LoveTravels program.  #LoveTravels Beyond Barriers celebrates and supports those who… Read the full press release

Airbnb enters the meetings market: Should you worry?

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — We recently read a stat in WIT that after corporate travel, the meetings market (or MICE as it is called) is the next most lucrative sector for hotels and is the slowest in tech adoption. So it’s unsurprising that disruptive travel companies are shaking up the market…. Read the full press release

Riu Palace Oasis in Gran Canaria reopens following a spectacular 40 million Euro makeover

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The hotel in Gran Canaria is presenting a new style and new services, as well as a new category of rooms with private pools. The hotel’s décor has been carefully considered and it combines spectacular features, such as the monumental light in the lobby, with other simpler ones, to create a renovated and very elegant… Read the full press release

Executive Announcement at Absolute Hotel Services India Regional Office     

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Mumbai, India, 2018-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Absolute Hotel Services Managing Director Indian subcontinent & the Middle East, Mr. Sameer Dharkar is delighted to announce appointment of Priya Mokal as Associate Director MarCom & PR  based in Absolute Hotel Services Regional Office in Mumbai effective September 2018.  As Associate Director of Marcom & PR, Priya will… Read the full press release

IHG listed on the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the second consecutive year

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IHG leads Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines category in prestigious global rankings Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has been listed on the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the second consecutive year. IHG achieved first place in RobecoSAM’s Hotels, Resorts & Cruise… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore names Beverly Magee as the new General Manager

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Baltimore, U.S.A., 2018-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore welcomes Beverly Magee as the new General Manager to the downtown luxury hotel, who joins the team from Austin. A true leader in the industry whose reputation has made lasting impressions with her team, Magee brings nearly three decades of experience to the property. What began as… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels partners with Oz Real Estate to accelerate the development of Cambria Hotels throughout the United States

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) dedication to the growth of its upscale Cambria Hotels brand, the company entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with an affiliate of Oz Real Estate, the real estate platform of Oz Management (NYSE: OZM), that sets forth a framework for a… Read the full press release

Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore honored as the Best Serviced Residence at the 2018 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards and at the 29th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2018

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SINGAPORE, 2018-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury serviced apartment Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore has been honored as the Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific at the 2018 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards and Best Serviced Residence (Property Level) at the 29th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2018 respectively. The dual accolades from the two prestigious regional travel… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® launches a new brand initiative that celebrates lifelong friendships #RosewoodGirlfriends

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HONG KONG, 2018-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® today (September 24, 2018) announces the launch of #RosewoodGirlfriends, a new brand initiative that celebrates lifelong friendships and the ways in which they are enriched by travel. The program includes an Ultimate Girlfriends Getaway offer as well as specially curated local experiences at city and resort destinations… Read the full press release

Travel to Kenya – Global Tourists Prefer Private Conservancies Prioritizing Conservation, Luxury and Privacy

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Nairobi, Kenya, 2018-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Masai Mara has fuelled African fantasies for years and without the shadow of a doubt, its wildebeest-spotted savannahs are the attractions of what a star-studded region as it became one of the wonders of the world. Dream of Africa and you dream of the Masai Mara. This… Read the full press release

VisitScotland awards Hostelling Scotland’s Glen Nevis Youth Hostel its top Quality Assurance accolade

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A youth hostel situated at the foot of the UK’s highest mountain which has welcomed more than 1.3 million guests in its lifetime is celebrating after being given Five-Star status by the national tourism organisation. VisitScotland awarded Hostelling Scotland’s Glen Nevis Youth Hostel its top Quality Assurance… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces its first Radisson Collection hotel in the heart of Italy’s Eternal City — Palazzo Montemartini

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce its first Radisson Collection hotel in the heart of Italy’s Eternal City. Built in 1881, the historic Palazzo Montemartini is an iconic hotel that stands out for its exceptional elegance and its central location close to the Baths of Diocletian and the… Read the full press release

Amistad Partners and Maesse Lichter Marketing to change the world of representation

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Amistad Partners (AP) and Maesse Lichter Marketing based in Cologne have partnered to offer global representation. Maesse Marketing has over 12 years’ experience in the MICE segment in Germany and will be working collaboratively with Amistad Hotel Partners to deliver value to the joint client base and strengthen AP’s… Read the full press release

Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare participates at the inaugural Seychelles Tourism Festival Food Fiesta

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Baie Lazare, Seychelles, 2018-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Last Sunday, 16 September, an enthusiastic team of chefs, engineers, waitresses and front office team members represented Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare at the inaugural Seychelles Tourism Festival Food Fiesta. This mélange of culinary flair was hosted for the first time by Seychelles Tourism and showcased the… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Stellar Dining Series: Michelin-star chefs, mixologists and patissiers will tour four of Asia Pacific’s gourmet cities from November 1 to December 1

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A Rare Alignment of Six Michelin-Star Chefs Across Four Cities Hong Kong, 2018-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton is inviting guests to indulge their culinary senses at the first Stellar Dining Series, where Michelin-star chefs, mixologists and patissiers will tour four of Asia Pacific’s gourmet cities from November 1 to December 1, 2018…. Read the full press release

Turnberry Isle Miami to be reborn as JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa

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Aventura’s Premier Resort Unveils A New Luxury 16-Story Tower With 325 Spacious Guest Rooms Opening Winter 2018 Aventura, FL, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Turnberry Associates and Marriott International today (09/17/2018) announced that Turnberry Isle Miami, formerly part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, will reopen as part of the JW Marriott portfolio in Winter 2018…. Read the full press release

Hilton marks a landmark expansion of its all-inclusive resort portfolio with the announcement of strategic alliance with Playa Hotels & Resorts

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Announcement marks expansion in the all-inclusive space for world’s leading hospitality company MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (September 17, 2018) is announcing its strategic alliance with Playa Hotels & Resorts “Playa” (NASDAQ: PLYA), marking a landmark expansion of the hospitality company’s all-inclusive resort portfolio. During a reception at the soon-to-be… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club announces three new additions to its decorated executive team

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Surfside, Florida, U.S.A, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hot on the heels of Cornelia Samara’s appointment to General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club announces three new additions to its decorated executive team. The legendary oceanfront property welcomes Koji Akaboshi as its new Hotel Manager, overseeing the day-to-day operations at The Surf Club. With more than… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay to host a series of monthly inspirational art classes in Bay View Lounge

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Art-inspired afternoons in Bahrain’s iconic beach resort sets the tone for a colourful autumn Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay invites guests to find their hidden talent during a series of monthly inspirational art classes hosted in Bay View Lounge. A soaring architectural statement rising on its own private island… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels to match up to 20 million points contributed by members in support of disaster relief and recovery efforts

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has announced it will match Choice Privileges member donations to the American Red Cross, encouraging its members to donate loyalty points that convert to cash. Choice Hotels will match up to 20 million points contributed by members in support of disaster relief and… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the opening of WoodSpring Suites Chicago Carol Stream

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), in collaboration with Holladay Properties, LLC, opened the WoodSpring Suites Chicago Carol Stream. The new WoodSpring Suites hotel, located at 1160 N. Gary Avenue in Chicago’s Carol Stream neighborhood, is the second hotel in Chicago that the two companies have opened this year following the WoodSpring Suites Chicago Tinley… Read the full press release

Burj Al Arab creates The Ultimate Gold Cappuccino served at Sahn Eddar lounge

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Internationally renowned as the world’s most luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab is well known for its unique way of reinventing the ordinary to create something extraordinary. Now, its latest iconic experience is the creation of The Ultimate Gold Cappuccino, served at Sahn Eddar lounge located within the hotel’s breathtaking atrium… Read the full press release

Travelzoo® rated the #1 choice for finding the best hotel offers by Which?

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO) has been rated the #1 choice for finding the best hotel offers by consumer-advice organisation Which?. This organisation is the largest independent reviewer of goods and services in the UK with more than one million subscribers and it aims to protect consumers with impartial… Read the full press release

Brisbane’s most exciting restaurant and bar are now open at the spectacular new Adina Apartment Hotel

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New South Wales, Australia, 2018-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Brisbane’s most exciting restaurant and bar are now open at the spectacular new Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane at 171 George Street. The much anticipated opening of Donna Chang and The Boom Boom Room is led by Ghanem Group, the team behind the famed Blackbird Bar &… Read the full press release