Hyatt announceS extension of the World of Hyatt loyalty program to the home sharing space

Through Oasis, World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem points at hand-picked homes from Uruguay to Italy CHICAGO, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today (March 1, 2018) announced an industry-leading extension of the World of Hyatt loyalty program to the home sharing space. Effective today, members can now earn and redeem World of… Read the full press release

Hyatt CFO Patrick Grismer to speak at the J.P. Morgan 2018 Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Forum

CHICAGO, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (March 1, 2018) that Patrick Grismer, chief financial officer, will speak at the J.P. Morgan 2018 Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Forum at 9:35 a.m. PST on Friday, March 9, 2018. All interested persons may listen to a simultaneous webcast of the… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces ambitious new Responsible Business targets to 2020

Ambitious new targets build on strong progress in recent years, which includes reducing our carbon footprint and providing skills to thousands of local people. Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced ambitious new Responsible Business targets to 2020, alongside details… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC partners with Zenaviv to provide an avenue for children with autism to express their unique abilities

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC partners with Zenaviv to provide an avenue for children with autism to express their unique abilities   The iconic DC hotel collaborated with the social-benefit organisation Zenaviv to provide an avenue for children to express their talent, while enriching their future Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

W Hotels Worldwide announces the opening of W Panama, the first W in Central America

W Touches Down in the Bridge of the World with new Hotel in Panama’s Capital City PANAMA CITY, Panama, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qué sopá Panama! W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, today announced the opening of W Panama, the first W in Central America.  Located in one of the most cosmopolitan… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels highlights the benefits of booking direct with the launch of The “Badda Book. Badda Boom.” campaign

New Creative Follows Successful 2017 Ads that Drove Consumers to Book Direct ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, launched new ads reminding travelers that there’s an easy way to plan and book hotel stays, and find the lowest hotel rates guaranteed…. Read the full press release

The Quality Inn I-10 East near AT&T Center unveils fresh new look following major renovation

San Antonio, TX., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Quality Inn I-10 East near AT&T Center, a franchise of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, is now offering guests a fresh new look. The newly renovated hotel, owned and operated by Ambema Krupa, Inc., proudly features enhanced public spaces, including a… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the Cambria Hotel Southwest D.C. scheduled to open in 2020

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has signed an agreement with Koucar Management, LLC to develop a new Cambria hotel in Southwest Washington, D.C. Located at 69 Q Street SW, the 154-room, nine-story property will be the second Cambria in the District, joining the… Read the full press release

The Villa Victor hotel in St. Augustine, Florida joins the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Villa Victor hotel in St. Augustine, Fla., is the latest hotel to join the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading 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… Read the full press release

AC Hotels by Marriott® launches its “Unpacked” creative campaign

Targeted toward design-minded, entrepreneurial travelers, the striking new brand platform demonstrates the thought and nuance that goes into every aspect of an AC Hotels stay Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotels by Marriott®, the entrepreneurial lifestyle brand from Marriott International, Inc., today announced the debut of its “Unpacked” creative campaign. The… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza® to open in Adelaide’s tallest building, Frome Central Tower One in 2020

Crowne Plaza® to open in Adelaide’s tallest building, Frome Central Tower One in 2020   Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza® Adelaide will return in 2020, bringing the leading upscale brand back to the city, bigger and better than ever at its new address in Adelaide’s tallest building, Frome Central… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts further expands in Egypt with the opening of Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle in Hurghada in November 2018

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts are set to grow in Egypt. Plans are in place for the nine existing hotels in the country to be joined by the Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle in Hurghada from November 2018 onwards. The hotel will be run by the developer ALDAU… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts appoints Rogier Hurkmans as regional vice president of operations for Continental Europe

ARLINGTON, Va./LONDON, U.K., 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – a leading global hotel management company of franchised branded and independent hotels and resorts – announces the appointment of Rogier Hurkmans as a regional vice president of operations for Continental Europe. Reporting to Ken McLaren, Interstate’s executive vice president of international operations,… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton starts 2018 with the addition of seven new hotels to its portfolio and grows its global pipeline to more than 580 planned hotels

Hampton by Hilton starts 2018 with the addition of seven new hotels to its portfolio and grows its global pipeline to more than 580 planned hotels   New development follows an impressive 139 openings in 2017 for the leading upper-midscale brand MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Hampton by Hilton, Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) upper-midscale brand, celebrated… Read the full press release

Wyndham Rewards® adds the AmericInn® brand and its more than 200 midscale hotels to its growing portfolio

World’s most generous rewards program announces transfer ratio of 1,500 Wyndham Rewards points for every 1 Easy Reward point. Parsippany, N.J., 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Rewards®, the award-winning guest loyalty program known for its groundbreaking simplicity and generous rewards, today (February 23, 2018) unveiled the addition of the AmericInn® brand and its more… Read the full press release

Hyatt reaches agreement with Host Hotels & Resorts for the sale of three-property portfolio for approximately $1.0 billion

CHICAGO, 2018-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt has reached a definitive agreement with Host Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HST) for the sale of the 301-room Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, the 668-room Grand Hyatt San Francisco, and the 454-room Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa for… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg announces Michelin starred Chef Vincent Lucas’ French pop-up dining experiences this March

Johannesburg, South Africa, 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg has invited Michelin starred Chef Vincent Lucas, Chef and Owner at Etincelles (“sparks”) in Sainte-Sabine-Born, France, to create an intimate pop-up culinary experience in true French cuisine style this coming March. His quaint village restaurant is the second one of his culinary ventures to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano Concierge Mohamed El Sayed joins Les Clefs d’Or

Alexandria, Egypt, 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano announces the latest accolade to its team as Concierge Mohamed El Sayed was recently honoured to join Les Clefs d’Or the prestigious international organisation of concierges, connecting him with the best of his profession all over the world. Mohamed started with the Hotel back… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore welcomes Ilse Harley as its new General Manager

Four Seasons veteran most recently led the team at the acclaimed Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla Baltimore, MD, U.S.A., 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore welcomes Ilse Harley as the new General Manager of the Hotel. In addition to her role as General Manager, Harley was recently named Regional Vice President, with regional responsibility for Four Seasons hotels in Atlanta,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach general manager Leonardo Baiocchi promoted to Regional Vice President

Dubai, U.A.E., 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Leonardo Baiocchi, has been promoted to Regional Vice President, effective as of March 1, 2018. He will continue to oversee his current home hotel at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, as well as extending his regional responsibilities to supervising hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Cairo at The… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces its latest leadership appointments for its mid-2018 launch

The much-anticipated Hotel reveals its latest leadership appointments, joining General Manager Tom Roelens for a mid-2018 launch Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2018-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur announces the newest members of its opening team, who will be joining General Manager Tom Roelens in overseeing the essential day-to-day operations as the Hotel prepares for… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas receives the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star designation

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas receives the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star designation   Hong Kong, 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers seeking a Five Star experience in hotel, spa and dining venues will be delighted to check into Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. The 392-room hotel is among only eight in the United States and 13… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Munich awarded a Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide

Mandarin Oriental, Munich awarded a Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide   Hong Kong, 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Munich has become the first hotel in Germany to be awarded a Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide. “We are thrilled to receive this special distinction, as the first and only hotel in Germany. This… Read the full press release

Emirates Palace named one of Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotels

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide today (2/20/2018 ) revealed its prestigious list of Five-Star properties, and Emirates Palace is thrilled to be included in the exclusive set of six Five-Star hotels out of thousands located in the Middle East and Africa. Forbes Travel Guide has been rating… Read the full press release

IHG® announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express® Moscow – Sheremetyevo Airport

IHG® announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express® Moscow – Sheremetyevo Airport   Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (21 FEBRUARY 2018) announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express® Moscow – Sheremetyevo Airport. Located within walking distance to terminals D, E… Read the full press release

IHG® announces that avid™ hotels is now available for franchising in Mexico

IHG® announces that avid™ hotels is now available for franchising in Mexico   Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (20 FEBRUARY 2018) announces that avid™ hotels, its new high-quality midscale brand, is now available for franchising in Mexico. The launch of the… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels AG earns two awards for its good human resources management

Two awards confirm the hotel group’s effective human resources management Main, Germany, 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Staff motivation and commitment are key to corporate success, particularly in the hotel sector. Good human resources management makes an important contribution in this regard. This plays a major role to Steigenberger Hotels AG whose umbrella brand… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide announces the appointment of Rebecca Tann as SVP of sales and marketing

Oakwood Worldwide announces the appointment of Rebecca Tann as SVP of sales and marketing   LOS ANGELES, 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments, today (Feb. 20, 2018) announced the appointment of Rebecca Tann as senior vice president of sales and marketing. Her strong expertise in sales and marketing,… Read the full press release

The annual KUTX Live music series returns at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, March 14-17, 2018

The annual KUTX Live music series returns at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, March 14-17, 2018   Austin, U.S.A, 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Early birds really do get the worm, at least when it comes to one of South-by-Southwest’s longest running events for local music fans. Now in its eighth year, the annual KUTX… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the first Cambria hotel in Iowa scheduled to open in 2019

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has signed an agreement with Frontier Hospitality Group to develop the first Cambria hotel in Iowa. The four-story, 108-room Cambria Hotel Bettendorf will be located at the intersection of Middle Road and Forest Grove Road. The Cambria… Read the full press release