BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — AVANI Hotels & Resorts is pleased to offer the latest innovative convenience with online check-in available prior to arrival. Modern travellers who want to start exploring their destination as soon as possible can expedite the check-in process at any AVANI Hotels & Resorts property around the world. With… Read the full press release
Brand USA invites more than 50 journalists from 50 publications to explore the United States’ rich history, diverse culture and unique destinations DENVER, COLORADO, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, in partnership with American Airlines and Marriott International, announced today its first-ever Mega Media Venture, inviting more than 50 international journalists to visit… Read the full press release
ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts, widely recognized in the hospitality field as the leader in hotel and resort management, is igniting its digital prowess by naming industry guru, Mike Wylie, head of eCommerce. “Hiring thought leaders such as Mike is a crucial strategy to give us a competitive… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is adding a new territory to its expanding portfolio with the signing of Park Inn by Radisson Lusaka Longacres in Zambia. Radisson Hotel Group’s Africa portfolio consists of 83 hotels and more than 17,500 rooms… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2018-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Nish Palas Istanbul as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The 45-room boutique hotel is located in Nişantaşı, one of Istanbul’s oldest and most exciting neighborhoods, and will mark the entry into Turkey for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand. Once popular… Read the full press release
HONG KONG, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, scheduled to open in 2020. The property, which will be called Mandarin Oriental, Saigon, will form part of Union Square Saigon, a commercial building in the heart of the… Read the full press release
From South Florida to Long Island, Marriott plans to open at least five additional hotels at Simon shopping centers across North America over the next several years BETHESDA, MD, and INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Simon announced their plans to open at least five new hotels at Simon shopping… Read the full press release
Washington, D.C., , 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of thoughtfully designed independent hotels, today welcomed 5 African Pride Hotels to its global portfolio, marking the debut of the brand in South Africa. These hotels include, African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, African Pride 15 On Orange Hotel, African Pride Mount Grace… Read the full press release
With Newport Beach’s First Rooftop Bar, the Coastal Hotel Captures Spirit of the Community with Welcoming Beach House Vibe Autograph Collection Hotels Continues to Grow its Portfolio in the Golden State NEWPORT BEACH, Calif, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., together with R.D. Olson Development today announced the… Read the full press release
Now anyone can discover local experiences that match their passions with new, interest-based lists available on Marriott Moments Bethesda, MD, 2018-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Research shows consumers increasingly seek out enriching, local experiences when they travel. Now, with summer vacation right around the corner, Marriott is rolling out local-area expert recommendations, bespoke categories, and… Read the full press release
Amman, Jordan, 2018-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces the promotion of Saa’d Al Fawadleh to Executive Chef, responsible for overseeing all of the Hotel’s food and beverage operations that include Olea Restaurant, The Foyer Lounge and Five Grill & Lounge, as well as in-room dining and banqueting events. Saa’d has been with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts since… Read the full press release
Amman, Jordan, 2018-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces that Carlo Stragiotto has been appointed as General Manager of the luxurious 192-room Hotel in Amman, which provides the ideal home base to experience the capital and discover Jordan. Carlo’s interest in hospitality began with food and cooking back in the 1980s when he enrolled in… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The BLVD Hotel in Costa Mesa, Calif. is the latest hotel to join the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies. Known for inspiring individuality, the Ascend Hotel Collection is the first and largest global soft brand, featuring best-in-class unique, boutique and historic hotels… Read the full press release
Hotel company to showcase a further stage of its digitalisation plans at the IMEX Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The IMEX in Frankfurt am Main is one of the world’s leading fairs for incentive travel, meetings and events. When this year’s exhibition gets underway today, Deutsche Hospitality will be… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of Park Inn by Radisson, Istanbul Odayeri. The latest opening for Radisson Hotel Group takes its portfolio in Turkey to 20 hotels and more… Read the full press release
Frankfurt, Germany, 2018-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels announces a partnership with Cvent – the market leader in corporate event management – aimed at rolling out Passkey, the online event hosting management solution. With the Passkey solution, AccorHotels is making a mini-site available free of charge to Meeting Planners. From this mini-site dedicated to… Read the full press release
PARIS, France, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels and Chilean group Algeciras announce that they signed an agreement with the shareholders of Atton Hoteles in order to acquire the company. As per the agreement, AccorHotels will acquire 100% of the management Company that operates 11 Atton hotels (2,259 rooms) across Chile, Peru, Colombia and… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Madeira has been revealed as the host for the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2019. The Portuguese destination, which has taken the title of Europe’s Leading Island Destination four times, will use the event to boost its profile on the international stage. Madeira Tourist Board, which also walked away… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES, CA, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments and one of the leading global providers of furnished and serviced apartments, today announced the appointment of Mandeep Singh as Chief Operating Officer. His proven track record in hospitality, excellent skills in business operations, and impressive leadership experience will help progress… Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — MAXX by Steigenberger was launched in March as the fourth brand under the Deutsche Hospitality umbrella. The aims are to enhance the group’s portfolio and to contribute to growth by adopting a franchise-friendly approach and by offering flexible standards with regard to aspects such as… Read the full press release
LAS VEGAS, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, announced today that its members now have access to a world of new travel experiences. The enhancements provide members more customized travel programs, including worldwide itineraries on leading luxury cruise lines and more lucrative savings. “To deliver more value… Read the full press release
Brussels, Belgium, 2018-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Vadistanbul. The hotel will increase the group’s portfolio in Turkey to 23 hotels and 4,400 rooms in operation and under development. The… Read the full press release
Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay announces the appointment of Hyung Gyu Kim as Executive Chef, effective immediately. Hyung Gyu joins with more than 10 years of experience working in some of the finest restaurants in the world. Most recently, he was executive chef at W Hotel Doha. A seasoned chef, Hyung Gyu… Read the full press release
Shaking things up – experience the city’s stylish new cocktail culture Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces the appointment of Ashish Sharma as the Hotel’s Head Bartender and Beverage Manager. He will be responsible for overseeing the beverage operations throughout the Hotel’s six restaurants and lounges, banquets and catering events, and in-depth… Read the full press release
30-year veteran Hong Kong chef brings time-honoured Cantonese traditions, dynamic flavours and sophistication to the city’s most coveted new dining destination Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces the appointment of Jimmy Wong as Executive Chef of Yun House, the Hotel’s signature new Chinese restaurant set to debut mid-2018. An award-winning chef, Wong’s… Read the full press release
Veteran chef takes the helm of Kuala Lumpur’s new culinary destination Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces the appointment of Junious Dickerson as the Hotel’s Executive Chef. A 30-year veteran in hospitality, Chef Dickerson is renowned for his innovative style, sustainable practices, and cultivating dynamic food movements. Chef Dickerson is responsible… Read the full press release
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces the appointment of Vinod Narayan as Hotel Manager of the all-new ultra-luxurious hotel set to debut mid-2018. A 13-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Narayan brings a wealth of international experience, specialising in luxury hospitality and food and beverage operations. As Hotel Manager, Narayan will… Read the full press release
Arpád Szucs is whipping up a delicious new pastry and dessert menu for CottoCrudo and The Gallery Prague, Czech Republic, 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague has announced the appointment of Arpád Szucs as the new Pastry Chef. Arpád comes to Four Seasons in Prague from Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest. Arpád Szucs is creating a new selection of… Read the full press release
Vail, CO, U.S.A., 2018-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Distinguished hotelier Meredith Macfarlane has been appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail. Macfarlane’s illustrious hospitality career began as an overnight receptionist in Canada more than 24 years ago. She joined the Four Seasons family in 2007 as the Director of Rooms at the former Four Seasons Hotel Toronto,… Read the full press release
Version 7 to help make travel planning easy with tailored content and an enhanced user experience LAS VEGAS, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, will soon release several new features to the RCI® mobile application to improve the user experience and allow for greater engagement. The new version of the… Read the full press release