Vinod Narayan to lead the opening team of Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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

Four Seasons Hotel Prague names Arpád Szucs as the new Pastry Chef

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

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail welcomes new its general manager Meredith Macfarlane

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

RCI to release new version of its mobile application to improve user experience

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

Hyatt announces the grand reopening of Hôtel Martinez, Cannes as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Hotel opening marks the second property in Europe within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt CHICAGO, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the grand reopening of Hôtel Martinez, Cannes as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, following major renovations and a complete redesign. Located on Boulevard de la Croisette, the 409-room hotel is… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces a 138-room Hyatt Centric hotel in San Salvador, El Salvador expected to open in Q4 2018

CHICAGO, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with LATAM Hotel Corporation for a 138-room Hyatt Centric hotel in San Salvador, El Salvador. Hyatt Centric San Salvador will be located in Soho Cascadas, a mixed-use development project, and managed by GHL… Read the full press release

Hyatt expands the Hyatt Place brand in Melbourne with Hyatt Place Melbourne Springvale slated to open in 2020

CHICAGO, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with PEC Portfolio Springvale Pty Ltd. for a 200-key Hyatt Place hotel in Melbourne, Australia. The Hyatt Place brand is rooted in extensive consumer insights indicating that guests seek stylish, comfortable, seamless experiences that accommodate… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces Hyatt Centric Melbourne slated to open in 2020

The new hotel will mark the first Hyatt Centric brand hotel in Melbourne and the second for Australia in a significant step towards expanding Hyatt’s brand footprint CHICAGO, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Little Projects for a Hyatt… Read the full press release

Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster officially opens

137-room Hyatt Place hotel opens northwest of downtown Denver off Highway 36/Boulder Turnpike WESTMINSTER, Colo., 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is owned by… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts to debut its first mixed-use property in North America

Distinguished International Brand Announces Plans for a New Property in the Historic Back Bay Neighborhood of Boston in 2021 PARIS, France, 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Illustrious hospitality brand, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part of AccorHotels, in partnership with hoteliers Gary and Jeffrey Saunders of Saunders Hotel Group and developer Jordan Warshaw of The… Read the full press release

Hilton appoints Martin Rinck as Global Head, Luxury & Lifestyle Group

International executive to focus on global growth for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts and Canopy by Hilton MCLEAN, Va., 2018-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today named Martin Rinck as Global Head, Luxury & Lifestyle Group. In his new role, Rinck will be responsible for all strategic development, brand innovation… Read the full press release

Reviews Are In for the First Annual Golf Kitchen Punta Mita – And They Are Fabulous!

Golf Kitchen Punta Mita featured specialty guest chefs from some of the most prestigious international golf clubs and resorts as well as a two-day golf tournament on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses Bahia and Pacifico, recently ranked among Golf Digest’s “Top 100 World’s Greatest Courses.” Photos: download here Punta Mita, Mexico, 2018-May-05 — /Travel… Read the full press release

AHLA appoints Rosanna Maietta as president of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation

AHLEF Priorities Include Education, Research and Career Development WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Rosanna Maietta has been named president of the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF). Maietta, who has served as interim President of the Foundation since May of last year,… Read the full press release

Sunwing announces Riu Santa Fe’s new modernized facilities and a thrilling Splash Water World water park

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is pleased to announce Riu Santa Fe, a favourite family-friendly resort exclusive to the new Signature Collection by Sunwing, is introducing modernized facilities, exciting new entertainment and a thrilling Splash Water World water park to ensure families can enjoy their vacation to the fullest. Situated on the… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces the addition of 35 new member hotels and resorts in the first quarter of 2018

SINGAPORE, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces the addition of 35 new member hotels and resorts across 17 countries between 1 January to 31 March 2018. Whether looking to experience South America, China or a multitude of destinations in between, travelers can now enjoy #ThePreferredLife… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group expands its luxury and upscale estate in the UK

IHG to become largest luxury hotel operator in the UK, deal to include first UK properties for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants  Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (“IHG”) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] has today announced plans to expand its luxury and upscale estate in the UK. IHG has entered into a… Read the full press release

IHG® signs Hotel Indigo® Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn® Melbourne Bourke Street Mall, its first Australian dual-branded hotel by 2022

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® will open its first Australian dual-branded hotel by 2022 with the signing of Hotel Indigo® Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn® Melbourne Bourke Street Mall, in the heart of the CBD. Currently trading as The Walk Arcade, the site is arguably Melbourne CBD’s most strategic… Read the full press release

IHG announces Holiday Inn Melbourne Coburg scheduled to open in 2020

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® has signed a deal with Barnes Capital to open a striking Holiday Inn® in Coburg, Melbourne’s up-and-coming northern suburb, in 2020. When it opens in 2020, Holiday Inn Melbourne Coburg will enjoy views across the town and its surrounding landscape, including Coburg Lake Reserve. It… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu CDG hotel relaunches as Courtyard by Marriott Paris Roissy CDG Airport Hotel

Paris, France, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has announced a new addition to its Courtyard by Marriott brand with the opening of a property at Paris Roissy CDG airport. Formerly the Radisson Blu CDG hotel, the property has undergone an extensive 15-month, multi-million pound refurbishment to relaunch as the Courtyard by Marriott… Read the full press release

Renaissance Hotels announce the opening of its first hotel in Indonesia — the Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa

BALI, INDONESIA, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., today announced the debut of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa, the brand’s first hotel in Indonesia. Owned by PT. Alam Bali International, the hotel is the southernmost Marriott hotel on the island and overlooks Bali’s Bukit peninsula, best known for… Read the full press release

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa provides guests a unique, meaningful and mindful travel experience through new program

Maui Waterman (and Women) Reimagine ‘Beach Clean Up’ as Coveted Ocean Adventures Resort’s New Program Underscores How Travelers Increasingly Consider Giving Back as Important to their Well-being, According to New Global Survey Ka’anapali Beach, Maui, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Following on the heels of Earth Day, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa today… Read the full press release

The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel joins the Autograph Collection Hotels

Rome, Italy, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, today announced the opening of The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel in the heart of the Eternal City just steps from The Pantheon.  Joining the brand’s diverse portfolio of more than 135 one-of-a-kind hotels that champion values of vision,… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Element Me’aisam in Dubai

Located in Dubai Production City, Element Me’aisam Offers Dubai its first Sustainable and Wellness-Driven Designed Hotel DUBAI, UAE, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today announced the debut of Element Hotels in the Middle East and Africa with the opening of Element Me’aisam in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).  Owned and developed by Dubai… Read the full press release

Pink Sands Club, Canouan will be renamed to Mandarin Oriental, Canouan this summer — launches two luxury packages

Hong Kong, 2018-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Pink Sands Club, Canouan, which will be rebranded Mandarin Oriental, Canouan this summer has launched two luxury packages. Land & Sea in Luxury – A Yacht Charter and Four Nights in a Two-Bedroom Patio Villa  Experience all Canouan Island and St. Vincent and The Grenadines have to offer… Read the full press release

The Singita Grumeti Fund and BRAVE to hold an all-woman, 5-day, 90 km run to raise funds for girls and women’s empowerment programmes

19 – 24 October 2018 Part of Singita’s brand new collection of conservation safaris Kruger National Park , South Africa, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singita Grumeti Fund and BRAVE announced that they will be introducing an all-woman, 5-day, 90 km run across wilderness areas of Singita Grumeti’s private concession in the Serengeti to raise… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels announces the opening of Accra Marriott Hotel, Ghana

208 Room Hotel Brings Modern, Elegant Design, And an Elevated Guest Experience to The Progressive Capital City Accra, Ghana, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott International, today announced its debut in West Africa, with the highly anticipated opening of Accra Marriott Hotel. Owned by African Hospitality Limited, the hotel is… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection and Sofía Sanchez de Betak launch 36-piece capsule collection inspired by the Art and Culture of Japan

Sofía Sanchez de Betak Designs CHUFY x The Luxury Collection, an Exclusive Line of Women’s Clothing & Accessories with Beautiful, Modernized Japanese Motifs Inspired by the Art and Culture of Japan BETHESDA, MD, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, and Sofía Sanchez de Betak, graphic designer and creative director,… Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels and Upright Citizens Brigade to debut an original employee crew training program

‘Yes, And…’ Collaboration Includes Fun Improv Activities for Guests and Locals to Play at Moxy Times Square Bethesda, MD, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, announced today a multifaceted collaboration with the award-winning improv theater, Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB). The two brands will team up to debut an original employee… Read the full press release

AccorHotels acquires Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for €482 million

PARIS, France, 2018-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels has today announced that it has signed an agreement with Mövenpick Holding and Kingdom Holding to acquire Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, for a cash amount of CHF560 million (€482 million). The transaction implies a 14.9X 2019e EBITDA multiple before synergies (including transaction costs), and less than 10X pro… Read the full press release

Four Seasons and Fort Partners break ground on the first Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale

The first Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale will include 90 Private Residences and 130 hotel rooms Toronto, Canada, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Positioned along the Atlantic Ocean and the beaches of Fort Lauderdale, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale, developed by Fort Partners, breaks ground today to become the newest iconic global destination… Read the full press release