Category Archives: Hotels

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai announces the appointment of Adrian Messerli as General Manager

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Shanghai, China, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai welcomes Adrian Messerli as General Manager. Following his career journey with Four Seasons, Messerli makes the move from his most recent post at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles to Shanghai. Born and raised in Switzerland, Messerli has travelled widely over the course of his career, climbing in management at Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel introduces Morning Wellness at Siam programme

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Weary and experiential travellers to Asia’s City of Angels alike are in for a holistic treat of authentic local immersion and vitality with the introduction of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s Morning Wellness at Siam signature experience. Offering a revitalising start to the day that in some ways follows Bangkokians’ typical… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide recognized with 28 Booking.com ‘Guest Review Awards’ for 2017

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LOS ANGELES, 2018-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments, was recognized with a total of 28 Booking.com ‘Guest Review Awards’ for 2017, a clear testament to the outstanding guest experiences provided at its growing portfolio of extended stay properties. As the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality appoints Gernot Porcher as Senior Director, Construction, Interior Design and Engineering Department

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality’s Construction, Interior Design and Engineering Department will be under new leadership from June 2018 when Gernot Porcher takes over as Senior Director. Mr. Porcher will succeed Sigurd Kern, who is retiring after more than three decades with the company. Mr. Porcher, who holds… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels names Randal Linhart as Group Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events

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HONG KONG, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels has appointed Mr Randal Linhart as Group Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events, reporting to the hospitality management company’s Vice President, Operations, Thomas Salg. A seasoned hotelier, Randal has over 25 years of experience in hospitality, having held senior positions with luxury hotel groups including… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts appoints Fernando Salazar as SVP of food & beverage

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – has appointed Fernando Salazar as the senior vice president of food & beverage. In the newly created role, Salazar brings a passion for cuisine and an international flair to partner with market leading chefs and mixologists… Read the full press release

Rezidor Hotel Group announces nine new hotel openings in the first quarter of 2018

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Brussels, Belgium, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor Hotel Group AB (REZT), publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group announces nine new hotel openings representing close to 1,700 rooms in the first quarter of 2018. This includes the addition of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront – a new 432-room… Read the full press release

Hilton rolls out its Connected Room technology at more hotels across the U.S.

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As Hilton’s high-tech guest room rolls out to more hotels, guests can use the app to control room features and access premium streaming, including complimentary SHOWTIME programming MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The list of benefits Hilton guests can get from the Hilton Honors app to personalize their stays just got longer. The… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts offers are the perfect excuse to spend time with loved ones this Ramadan

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Make this Ramadan one to remember with 15 venues across Dubai to enjoy Iftar and Suhoor Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Some of your favourite hotels across Dubai are gearing up to celebrate a memorable Ramadan, bringing an abundant selection of traditional Arabic flavours alongside more contemporary dishes to your table. With… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Restaurant Week returns 29th April – 5th May

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Get ready to feast to your heart’s content with signature menus at more than 40 of your favourite restaurants, from just AED 150 from 29th April – 5th May Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — From the “Oh, that’s good!”, to the “Oh, that’s new!”, and the “Oh, I need to taste that again!”, Jumeirah… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of a Grand Hyatt hotel in one of China’s most ancient cities, Xi’an

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Hotel Celebrates the Iconic Experiences of Legendary Xi’an and the Silk Road CHICAGO, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of a Grand Hyatt hotel in one of China’s most ancient cities, Xi’an. Reinterpreting the city’s rich history and multicultural influences with a contemporary splendor, the Grand Hyatt Xi’an… Read the full press release

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt expands its portfolio with the opening of The Eliza Jane Hotel in New Orleans

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New Boutique Hotel in New Orleans’ Central Business District Joins The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand and Pays Homage to the Building’s Storied Past NEW ORLEANS, 2018-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (April 23, 2018), Hyatt along with Rockbridge and HRI Properties, LLC proudly announce the opening of The Eliza Jane, a 196-room hotel centrally-located just… Read the full press release

AccorHotels rolls-out new range of non-chemically bleached bed linen and towels

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Reduced environmental footprint 42% reduction in CO2 emissions and 48% reduction in average water consumption for towels and bathrobes** 88% reduction in volume of chemicals used in textile finishing 20%* longer life for towels and bathrobes = impact reduced by 9 to 16%** Unprecedented approach for a global hotel group. Target: roll-out in more than… Read the full press release

Royal Wedding Package at Royal Lancaster London

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Lancaster London cordially invites you to celebrate the Royal Wedding (19 May 2018) of HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with the grand ‘Royal Wedding’ package, available throughout May 2018. The recently renovated hotel has created the ultimate luxury getaway in the heart of the British… Read the full press release

IHG and Al-Futtaim open the largest Holiday Inn hotel in the UAE — Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ —InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has further strengthened its long term alliance with Al-Futtaim, one of UAE’s most progressive business conglomerates, with the opening of the highly anticipated Holiday Inn Dubai Festival City, the largest Holiday Inn hotel in the UAE…. Read the full press release

IHG and Al Hokair Group partner to develop Holiday Inn Express® brand in Saudi Arabia

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The milestone signing marks the brand debut in the country Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ —InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Saudi Arabian business conglomerate, Al Hokair Group, which will see the debut of Holiday Inn Express® brand in Saudi Arabia, with… Read the full press release

IHG signs for two new hotels in Giza, Egypt — Holiday Inn Giza Sun Capital and Staybridge Suites Giza Sun Capital scheduled to open in 2023

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the signing of two new hotels in Giza, Egypt – Holiday Inn Giza Sun Capital and Staybridge Suites Giza Sun Capital, in partnership with Arabia Hotels, a subsidiary of Arabia Holding. The announcement was… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide further improves customer experience and expands online booking capabilities with launch of new website

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LOS ANGELES, CA, 2018-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments, announced a significant realignment in its technological infrastructure over the next several years and is spearheading this initiative with the launch of its new website. To further improve customer experience and expand online booking capabilities, the company is dedicating resources… Read the full press release

AFAR Travelers’ Choice Hotels Awards’ Top Epic Stay Hotel in the World: Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

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2018 Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards honour French Polynesian resort Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second consecutive year, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has been named the Top Epic Stay Hotel in the World by AFAR in the annual Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards. In determining winners, readers cast close to 60,000 votes in the annual AFAR Travelers’ Choice… Read the full press release

Emaar Hospitality Group announces historic milestone of 50 hotel projects in its portfolio

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Emaar’s hospitality and leisure subsidiary has 12 operational hotels and 3 serviced residences in Dubai Announced development pipeline of over 35 projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey and The Maldives Portfolio of 50 hospitality projects – both operational and upcoming – offering more than 25,000 rooms and residences Showcases diverse portfolio of… Read the full press release

Singita offers cooking classes for guests at its new demonstration studio at Singita Lebombo

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Transformation includes rebranded Singita Community Culinary School with internationally-recognised curriculum Brand new demonstration studio at Singita Lebombo Lodge will offer cooking classes for guests Kruger National Park , South Africa, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita is taking its community partnership programme, the Singita Community Culinary School, and food offering to the next level with a series of… Read the full press release

Rezidor Hotel Group announces the first ever Radisson RED in the Nordics, opening in Reykjavik, Iceland by 2020

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor Hotel Group AB (REZT), publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the first ever Radisson RED in the Nordics, scheduled to open in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, by 2020. Radisson RED is Radisson Hotel Group’s upscale,… Read the full press release

Marriott International launches a new interactive map to help travelers book their national park road trips and visits

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Driving Coast to Coast Is Easier Than Ever With New User-Friendly Map Bethesda, MD, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With nearly 331 million visits to national parks in 2017, the popularity of the nation’s most landmarked sites is continuing to grow. Marriott International has launched a new interactive map that serves as a tool to help travelers… Read the full press release

The Mayflower Hotel and Grooming Lounge partner for an exclusive new line of special scented in-room hotel amenities

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DC’s Grooming Lounge Launches Its First Line of In-Room Hotel Amenities at This Iconic Hotel Washington, DC, 2018-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mayflower Hotel, part of The Autograph Collection and one of DC’s most storied properties, announced an exciting collaboration with the Washington, DC-based Grooming Lounge. For the first time, Grooming Lounge has… Read the full press release

Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels brand expands with more than 20,000 new properties

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Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels bolsters brand portfolio with more than 20,000 new properties ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced a major addition to its leisure offerings with the expansion of the Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels brand. The brand… Read the full press release

RCI welcomes five new resorts in Japan to its RCI Weeks program

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Singapore, 2018-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange recently welcomed five new resorts in Japan to its RCI Weeks program, adding new holiday options to its 3.8 million global exchange members. These five properties are located across Japan in popular tourist destinations, including three new cities for RCI Members –… Read the full press release

HEDNA launches two new white papers developed for Hoteliers

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Revealing industry reports set the stage for discussions at June HEDNA Global Distribution Conference in Lisbon: Registration now open Washington, DC, 2018-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — HEDNA, the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association, is pleased to announce the launch of two new white papers developed to help hotels leverage the plethora of content, diverse… Read the full press release

G6 Hospitality deploys VersaPay ARC platform

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Dallas, TX / Toronto, ON, 2018-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — VersaPay Corporation (TSXV: VPY) (“VersaPay” or the “Company”), a leading provider of cloud-based invoice-to-cash solutions including electronic invoice presentment and payment, automated accounts receivable, cash application and collections management, is pleased to announce a new partnership with G6 Hospitality LLC, parent company of the iconic lodging… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality enhances its communication and reservation services with introduction of new digital solutions

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Hotel company takes on a pioneering role within the branch and will use digital services to offer guests greater comfort and more choice in future Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is proving itself to be a real digitalisation trail blazer in the hotel sector. Several digital solutions are… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express® at Paris – Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport

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The largest Holiday Inn Express® in France opens at one of Europe’s busiest airports Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Apr-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Directly connected to Terminal 1, the Holiday Inn Express® at Paris – Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, an IHG® hotel, has recently opened to provide guests with easy access to one of the world’s… Read the full press release