Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property in St. Paul, Alberta

New hotel opens in the heart of Alberta’s Lakeland, near local attractions, shopping and dining ST. PAUL, Alberta, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel known for providing travelers with its signature Hamptonality service today announced the opening of its newest property in St. Paul, Alberta. This 78-room… Read the full press release

Rosewood Luang Prabang, designed by World-renowned Bill Bensley captures the romantic history, culture and spirit of Laos within a lush jungle setting

Bill Bensley-designed resort resurrects the graciousness and mystique of a bygone era HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Luang Prabang is designed to capture the romantic history, culture and spirit of bygone Indochina within a lush Laotian jungle setting.  Located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang, yet isolated within an… Read the full press release

Rosewood Luang Prabang destined to become a desirable destination for the most intrepid of palates

HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Gastronomic Laotian flavors and seasonally sourced farm-to-table ingredients, all in peaceful and mystical surrounds, define Rosewood Luang Prabang’s unique culinary identity. With a carefully curated food and beverage program that truly supports the local community and immerses guests in the wonderful array of local flavors, the ultra-luxurious… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts opens its first luxury tented villa concept and second Southeast Asia resort, the Rosewood Luang Prabang in Laos

HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Luang Prabang opens today as an ultra-luxury escape within an idyllic hilltop forest in north central Laos, where guests are able to immerse themselves in the rich cultural history, spiritual heritage and diverse tropical landscape of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The exclusive and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Chefs David Bizet and Maxime Frédéric recognized at The 2018 Lebey de la Gastronomie Awards

Paris, France, 2018-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2018 Lebey de la Gastronomie Awards held in Paris on March 25, 2018 have honoured Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Chefs David Bizet and Maxime Frédéric. David Bizet won Prix Lebey Kaviari du meilleur poisson ou crustacé (Best Fish or Shellfish) for his la bécasse de la mer à la royale (stewed red mullet, intensified… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront

Radisson Blu, the upper upscale brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, continues its expansion in key global cities of the world, with the latest opening in Dubai – Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront. BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The hotel positions itself as the friendliest five-star hotel in… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders unveils newly refurbished rooms

DENHAM, UK, 2018-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders has completed the refurbishment of all its guest rooms, bathrooms and suites, giving travellers to the city a fresh, joyful hotel experience in the heart of the city. Each room was completely gutted to create a blank canvas for the architect to design… Read the full press release

AVANI announces AVANI Hotel Suites & Branded Residences in Dubai scheduled to open in 2020

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — AVANI Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to its growing pipeline with the signing of AVANI Hotel Suites & Branded Residences currently being developed in Dubai by ALFAHIM, one of the UAE’s largest conglomerates. Scheduled to open in 2020, the 48-storey new-build property… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Vittaveli inaugurates the first ice rink in the Maldives

Ice Ice Maybe… at Jumeirah Vittaveli opened with surprise celebrity performance by Evgeni Plushenko Maldives, 2018-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Vittaveli inaugurated the first ice rink in the Maldives with a celebrity performance by Russian Evgeni Plushenko, a former Olympic Gold medallist figure skater. The eco-friendly ice skating rink Ice Ice Maybe… is a world first to the… Read the full press release

AVANI Hotels & Resorts announces AVANI Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel scheduled to open before 2018 ends

Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — AVANI Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce that the third AVANI location in Bangkok will be along the capital’s main commercial, business, and leisure artery of Sukhumvit, in its up and coming On Nut and Phra Khanong neighbourhoods. AVANI Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel is schedule to open… Read the full press release

ONYX Hospitality Group appoints Gina Wo to a newly-created role as SVP and Head of Greater China

Shanghai, China, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, is enhancing its commitment to China by strengthening its Shanghai-based team structure. In addition to creating a new Greater China regional base in Shanghai, the company has appointed Gina Wo to a newly-created role as Senior Vice… Read the full press release

Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore recognized with the ‘Best Marketing or Branding Campaign’ award at the Serviced Apartment Awards 2018

SINGAPORE 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Reinforcing its position as a leader in the luxury serviced residence space, Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore was recognized for ‘Best Marketing or Branding Campaign’ at the recent Serviced Apartment Awards 2018, on 19 March. Judged by a panel of industry experts, the ‘Best Marketing or Branding Campaign’ award benchmarked… Read the full press release

AccorHotels launches its 8th Take off! Competition

PARIS, France, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — True to its ambition to drive innovation and attract the best talents to create the hospitality of tomorrow, AccorHotels is today launching its 8th Take off! – the competition that pits hundreds of students from universities and business & hotel management schools from all over the world against each other…. Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels expects to welcome two New York City hotels to its roster by the end of 2018

Travelers Can Choose Between Downtown Creativity & Chelsea Style at Neighborhood-Inspired Experiential Hotels Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s playful, experiential hotel brand for the next generation of travelers, expects to welcome two New York City hotels to its roster this year, bringing the brand to a total of three… Read the full press release

ONYX Hospitality Group announces Shama Hub Haikou Hainan opening in 2020

ONYX partners with Guang Yue Jin Tai Group to manage an over 100-key property in China’s southernmost province HONG KONG, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing the growth of its Shama pipeline with four deals announced since the start of the year, ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, announced the… Read the full press release

AHLEF announces a $75,000 grant to support recruitment and training of Opportunity Youth in Chicago

AHLA, IH&LA Partner with Grads of Life, LeadersUp to Support Recruitment and Training of Opportunity Youth CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the foundation arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced a $75,000 grant to help Chicago community-based organizations recruit and train… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality to take part in World Wide Fund for Nature’s Earth Hour

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Earth Hour 2018 – candlelit hotels, regional culinary offerings and a dance floor that generates its own energy On 24 March 2018, millions of people across the world will again be going “lights out” for 60 minutes as they take part in the World Wide… Read the full press release

M Doha Hotel to be rebranded into Crowne Plaza Doha West Bay through partnership between Tanmiyat Real Estate and IHG

DENHAM, UK, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza Doha West Bay in partnership with Tanmiyat Real Estate. Currently operating as the M Doha Hotel, the hotel is expected to be rebranded by August 2018, aligning with IHG’s… Read the full press release

The Sebastian-Vail welcomes Eric Wagenknecht as a real estate sales associate

VAIL, Colo., 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Daned Kirkham, corporate sales director for Timbers Resorts, recently announced that Eric Wagenknecht has joined The Sebastian-Vail as a real estate sales associate. Wagenknecht will work with guests and clients in navigating the purchase and ownership of the property’s Private Residence Club. Wagenknecht has more than two decades… Read the full press release

Element Hotels debuts in Illinois with the opening of Element Moline

Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Element Hotels, part of Marriott International, and Ctwo Hotels, announces today the opening of Element Moline, marking the debut of the eco-conscious, extended-stay brand in Illinois. With the support and inspiration of the Moline Historic Society, Element Moline offers guests eco-friendly and wellness-focused amenities within the historical… Read the full press release

Comfort brand to open more than one hotel per week with a pipeline of nearly 300 properties in 2018

Brand transformation continues to build pipeline with 80 percent new construction ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has continued to transform the Comfort brand through bold moves and substantial investment. The Comfort brand plans to again open more than one hotel… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels appoints Ralph Thiergart as vice president and general manager of extended stay brands

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced the promotion of Ralph Thiergart to vice president and general manager of extended stay brands. In this new role, Thiergart will oversee Choice’s extended stay portfolio and operations, highlighted by the recently acquired WoodSpring Suites… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide welcomes Andrew Reitmaier as director of business development, EMEA

LONDON, 2018-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments, today announced the appointment of Andrew Reitmaier to the newly created role of director of business development in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). In this capacity Reitmaier will spearhead all real estate development activities across the region, including acquisitions and management… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide files Form 10 Registration Statement for planned spin-off of its Hotel Group segment

Filing Represents Important Next Step in Wyndham Worldwide’s Separation into Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies Separation on Track for Completion in Second Quarter of 2018 PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) today announced it has publicly filed a Form 10 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai announces an evening-long candlelit events and environmental initiatives this Earth Hour

An evening-long celebration of candles, community and connection Hoi An, Vietnam, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — This Earth Hour, discover the many shades of green at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam: a living, breathing ode to Mother Nature from its 4,500 palm trees – 80 percent of the Resort is tropical gardens… Read the full press release

Hyatt appoints Stephen Ho as President – Greater China, Global Operations

Move Supports Plan to Accelerate Growth in the Region CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (Hyatt) today announced the appointment of Stephen Ho as President – Greater China, Global Operations, in line with plans to accelerate growth in Greater China. Effective April 16, 2018, Stephen will be responsible for the growth… Read the full press release

Hyatt opens Hyatt Place’s first ocean-front hotel in Latin America — Hyatt Place Macaé

The 141-room upscale, select service hotel is the first ocean-front Hyatt Place hotel in Latin America CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Macaé, a smartly designed, high-tech and contemporary hotel in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.  Hyatt Place Macaé is the first ocean-front Hyatt… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces executed management and franchise contracts for five hotels

CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced executed management and franchise contracts for five hotels. The executed contracts, which represent important expansion in key markets or markets in which Hyatt brands are under-represented, are for the following hotels: Grand Hyatt Grand Hyatt hotels unlock the extraordinary in every moment… Read the full press release

Hyatt to manage a Hui Xian REIT owned hotel in Chongqing, China

CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt and Hui Xian Real Estate Investment Trust (“Hui Xian REIT”) jointly announced today an agreement for Hyatt to manage a hotel owned by Hui Xian REIT. Located in Jiefangbei, Chongqing’s Central Business District in western China, the hotel is currently under renovation and is expected to be… Read the full press release

Delta Hotels by Marriott partners with Soapbox to provide premium bath products to guests while donating soap to communities in need worldwide

ETHESDA, Maryland, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Hotels by Marriott announced today (03/14/2018) a new amenity partnership with Soapbox, providing premium bath products to guests worldwide while donating soap to communities in need worldwide. The naturally-derived Soapbox products featured in the guestroom amenity kits including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, liquid hand soap and… Read the full press release