Category Archives: Hotels

Fifty Mils at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City becomes the first bar in the world to win World Class Mexico three times in a row

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Marco Dorantes won the most important competition on mixology with the cocktail “Forever Young” and he will represent Mexico in the international edition of World Class in Berlin in October 2018 Mexico City, Mexico, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — For the mixologists at Fifty Mils, there’s nothing more exciting than being behind the bar, except… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi names David Macklin as General Manager

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Veteran Four Seasons hotelier to take the helm at Asia’s first UNESCO Geopark within Malaysia’s inspiring jungle-cloaked island retreat Langkawi, Malaysia, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Langkawi announces the appointment of David Macklin as General Manager of the award-winning island retreat located in Malaysia’s exclusive UNESCO Geopark.  In this role, he will be responsible for… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay ranked as the most qualified hotel concierge team in the Middle East

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Hotel guests can effortlessly experience the Kingdom of Bahrain with the thoughtful care and assistance of the accomplished Concierge Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Concierge team at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay has three officially recognised Les Clefs d’Or members. This ranks the Hotel as the most qualified concierge team in the… Read the full press release

AccorHotels to acquire 85% of 21c Museum Hotels

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PARIS, France, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels today (July 31, 2018) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 85% of 21c Museum Hotels, an award-winning hospitality management company pushing the boundaries of the museum and hotel worlds to create a new kind of travel experience. 21c combines a multi-venue contemporary art museum,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown announces the appointment of Shannon Schwier as the new Hotel Manager

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New York, U.S.A., 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown today (July 30, 2018) announces the appointment of Shannon Schwier as the new Hotel Manager at the vibrant property. In her new role, Schwier will report to Thomas Carreras, General Manager and previously opening Hotel Manager in 2016. Schwier’s journey with Four Seasons began in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Prague welcomes Ioana Stanley as Director of Finance

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New finance director brings extensive finance experience to the Prague team Prague, Czech Republic, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague announces today (July 30, 2018) the appointment of Ioana Stanley as Director of Finance. Although originally from Romania, Ioana has been living in Prague for 12 years while working in the position of director of… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center presents its new gourmet restaurant, Signature’s

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Beijing, China, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center is pleased to present its new gourmet restaurant, Signature’s. As a contemporary all day dining restaurant with an open kitchen concept, Signature’s will serve European food with authentic international highlights. The menu was curated by a collective team of chefs from over 7… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resort opens four new hotels in Europe and a regional office in Amsterdam

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ARLINGTON, Va. and AMSTERDAM, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ —Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the premier global hotel management services provider, continues to rapidly expand its footprint as it opens four new hotels in Europe and a regional office in Amsterdam. Interstate is moving full steam ahead in Europe, solidifying its position as the only dedicated… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek names Sebastien Archambault as executive chef

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HONG KONG, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas’ most legendary luxury hotel and restaurant, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sebastien Archambault as executive chef. Archambault will oversee the cuisine and menus throughout the award-winning property, with emphasis on The Mansion Restaurant, a highly-acclaimed culinary icon in Texas. A… Read the full press release

Myanmar Shalom Offers FAM Trip to Magical Myanmar

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Yangon, Myanmar, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Myanmar has recently opened its doors to the world after decades of isolation and now is the time to explore this Magical country.  We have created unique FAM Trip (21st  – 30th September) for Travel Agents/Tour Operators/DMC/Tour Leaders and also first time travelers to Myanmar. With a focus… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Changzhou welcomes its new General Manager Bernard Teo

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Hong Kong, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Bernard Teo as General Manager of international deluxe hotel, Marco Polo Changzhou, located in southern Jiangsu province. With over 25-years of experience in hospitality including 2 successful openings in Beijing and Perth for Frasers Hospitality, Bernard has… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Miami offers guests the perfect setting to enjoy both before and after cruise

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Hong Kong, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise-goers looking to squeeze in a luxurious stay prior to setting sail or to maximize their post-cruise time in Miami, can enjoy Mandarin Oriental, Miami’s recently-launched Cruise Your Way package that is valid all year round. Experience Forbes Five-Star luxury in a Premier Bay View Suite, featuring a large bedroom… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, New York launches The Hamptons Getaway package

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Hong Kong, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Now through November 15, 2018, guests are invited to experience all that Mandarin Oriental, New York has to offer in the heart of Manhattan with a two-night stay, followed by a two-night stay at The Inn at Windmill Lane in Amagansett, NY with the Hamptons Getaway package. Guests will begin their four-night ‘town… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Paris launches new package featuring VIP access to the Egon Schiele – Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton

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Hong Kong, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris has launched a luxury accommodation offer that includes VIP access to the much-anticipated exhibition of two revolutionary artists. Available from 3 October 2018 to 14 January 2019, the Basquiat & Schiele, Art at Fondation Louis Vuitton package includes no-queue tickets to the Egon Schiele – Jean-Michel Basquiat… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the opening of WoodSpring Suites Charlotte Northlake and WoodSpring Suites Charlotte Matthews

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in collaboration with Brookwood Hotels and Nationwide Hotel Management Company, opened the WoodSpring Suites Charlotte Northlake and WoodSpring Suites Charlotte Matthews. The properties are located at 9420 Statesville Road in Charlotte, N.C. and 1424 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Matthews,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake to host Chef Dharshan Munidasa and Ministry of Crab from August 31 to September 1, 2018

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Hangzhou at West Lake, China, 2018-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ —Dharshan Munidasa is Sri Lanka’s most renowned chef and restaurateur, best known for having founded Ministry of Crab and some of Sri Lanka’s most successful restaurants. The award-winning restaurant Ministry of Crab ranks at #25 on the 2018 edition of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants List. Chef Dharshan… Read the full press release

AC Hotels by Marriott launches the global panel series, AC Unpacked: A Conversation

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AC Unpacked: A Conversation Panel Series from AC Hotels by Marriott® Kicked Off Last Night in New York, Moderated By Renowned Photographer Nigel Barker BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotels by Marriott, the European-inspired lifestyle brand, has launched the global panel series, AC Unpacked: A Conversation. The program will bring together a… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel in Sabah, Malaysia

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ: MAR) and City Waterfront Sdn Bhd today (07/26/2018) announced the opening of the highly anticipated Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel in Sabah, Malaysia. Nestled along Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens and the capital’s bustling waterfront, the hotel offers an enviable location to discover the… Read the full press release

IHG to take over management of Hayman Island, rebranding it as Hayman Island, by InterContinental

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Whitsunday Islands will welcome a new era of luxury in 2019 with the signing of a management agreement that will see IHG take over management of Hayman Island, rebranding it as Hayman Island, by InterContinental. Hayman Island, by InterContinental will be an oasis at the northernmost point… Read the full press release

IHG® announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trois-Rivières in Quebec, its 100th Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Canada

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (24 JULY 2018) announces that it has crossed the milestone of 100 open Holiday Inn Express® hotels in Canada, with the opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trois-Rivières in Quebec.  Located at 2000 rue des Grands-Marchés… Read the full press release

IHG® celebrates the UK debut for its boutique brand Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants and its upscale brand, voco™ Hotels

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®) has today (26 JULY 2018) confirmed the UK debut locations for its boutique brand Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants and its recently launched upscale brand, voco™ Hotels. This move follows the announcement made in May of an agreement with Covivio (formerly Foncière des Régions), to rebrand and… Read the full press release

Ashfield House B&B awarded a Four Star Gold award by VisitScotland

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A 19th Century house in the heart of Loch Lomond has been awarded a Four Star Gold award by VisitScotland. Ashfield House B&B, situated in the Arrochar Alps on the shores of Loch Long in the village of Arrochar, was upgraded from Four Stars by the national tourism… Read the full press release

The Townhouse achieves VisitScotland’s five star gold grading for accommodation

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A bed & breakfast in Perth has achieved VisitScotland’s highest quality award for accommodation. The Townhouse, which is co-owned by Laurent Moller and David Henderson, has secured a five star gold grading from the national tourism organisation. VisitScotland’s five star gold Quality Assurance Award recognises serviced accommodation… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels celebrates the groundbreaking of the Cambria Hotel Bettendorf

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Frontier Hospitality Group, Inc. have broken ground on the Cambria Hotel Bettendorf. Slated to open in 2019, the 112-room property will be the first Cambria property to open in Iowa. The hotel is located at 5061 Competition Drive in the heart of Iowa’s Quad Cities… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels breaks ground on the future 127-room Cambria Hotel Fort Mill expected to open in 2019

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and York Investment Properties, LLC have broken ground on the Cambria Hotel Fort Mill. The 127-room property is expected to open in 2019 and will be situated within a mixed-use development site containing an apartment complex, retail center, and office space. The Fort… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces its participation in Alibaba’s ‘Tmall Super Brand Day’ slated for 28th July 2018

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Participation Marks an Innovative Hospitality Industry-First on China’s Largest Third-party Platform for Brands and Retailers Shanghai, China, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today (07/25/2018) announced its inaugural participation in Alibaba’s ‘Tmall Super Brand Day’ slated for 28th July 2018, the first hospitality company to do so. Tmall is Alibaba’s Chinese-language e-commerce… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals meets the need for large home rental options in Gatlinburg, Tennessee with the opening of Cherokee Orchard

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To meet the growing demand for large home rental options, the new neighborhood will feature eight big cabins with up to 20 bedrooms each, uniquely accommodating large groups of 500+ guests GATLINBURG, Tenn., 2018-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals, North America’s largest professional manager of vacation rental properties and part of Wyndham Destinations (NYSE: WYND),… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces signing for the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Budapest, Hungary, expected to open in 2020

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Hyatt Regency Budapest will mark the brand’s entry into the Hungarian capital CHICAGO, 2018-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (July 24, 2018) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Városház Utca Projekt Ingatlanforgalmazó Kft. for the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Budapest, Hungary. The 231-room property… Read the full press release

North America: Tourism trends for 2018 and beyond

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Today’s AP voice is from our VP of sales for North America, Viola Ncube. LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The outlook for North America looks incredibly positive, which is sure to result in bountiful opportunities for independent hoteliers in the region. Despite constant political ups and downs, the US economy remains strong… Read the full press release

Tourism in the Asia Pacific: What to expect in 2018 and beyond

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Today’s AP voice is from our VP of Sales for Asia and the Middle East, Michelle Low. LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Unsurprisingly, strong economic growth across the Asia Pacific has gone hand in hand with a significant uptick in tourism, both inter-regional and international. In today’s post, I look at some… Read the full press release