Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands its Pride program to include more than 160 gay-welcoming independent hotels

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., 2017-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Pride celebrations are in full swing worldwide, and, as the LGBT travel market continues to grow, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is having a celebration of its own. Now in its sixth year, the brand’s Preferred Pride program has expanded its global… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces the addition of 23 new member hotels and resorts

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., 2017-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces the addition of 23 new member hotels and resorts across 13 different countries between May and July 2017. From a chic reimagining of a famed hotel in Chicago to a Mediterranean retreat in the heart of… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Inselhotel Constance secures long-term extension of lease agreement

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2017-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Early arrangements have been made to secure a long-term extension to the lease agreement for the Steigenberger Inselhotel Constance. The building, which is located on Lake Constance itself, will thus continue to form part of the portfolio of Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts. Denis Hüttig, Vice… Read the full press release

Marriott International named one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials, by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine

Bethesda, MD, 2017-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row, Marriott International has been named one of the Best Workplaces for Millennials, by global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine, landing in the top 20 at #14.  See the full results here.  This announcement comes on the… Read the full press release

Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel honoured with a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence

HONG KONG, 2017-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel have each been honoured with a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. It is the seventh consecutive year that both Marco Polo hotels have been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Excellence since the awards were inaugurated in 2011. The achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that… Read the full press release

Marcel Sawyere named General Manager for Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan in China

HONG KONG, 2017-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Marcel Sawyere as General Manager for Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan in China. A seasoned hotelier with a wealth of experience spanning over 34 years, Sawyere has held leadership roles in hospitality across Asia Pacific. A graduate of… Read the full press release

Emil Marcus joins Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Planning Committee as Director of Rooms

Emil Marcus joins Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Planning Committee as Director of Rooms   Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, a leading luxury Hotel in Cairo, announce the latest addition to the Hotel’s Planning Committee, Director of Rooms Emil… Read the full press release

AFAR Travelers’ Choice Hotels survey: Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora voted the #1 Top Epic Stay Hotel in the World

AFAR Travelers’ Choice Hotels survey: Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora voted the #1 Top Epic Stay Hotel in the World   South Pacific resort recognised in 2017 Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has just been named the #1 Top Epic Stay Hotel in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita appoints Paulina Mercader as Spa Director and introduces new wellness programming

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita appoints Paulina Mercader as Spa Director and introduces new wellness programming   Award-winning Mexico resort appoints Paulina Mercader as Spa Director and introduces new wellness programming including myDNA Retreat and superfood-infused spa menu Punta Mita, México, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, a five-star luxury resort… Read the full press release

Emaar Hospitality Group announces partnership with Global Hospitality Services

Dubai, UAE, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emaar Hospitality Group, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties, the Dubai-based global property developer and key innovative leader in the property industry, has partnered with Global Hospitality Services (GHS) to access its global network to expand its brand reach and customer base in key segments of the market. Global… Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels recognized by LE Miami’s Rebels Awards for creating 2017’s Most Original Campaign

Bethesda, MD, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s bold new experiential brand, has been recognized by LE Miami’s Rebels Awards for creating 2017’s Most Original Campaign. The prestigious award recognizes hotel companies with extraordinary marketing that offers a fresh approach to connecting with travelers and takes a brand to the next level,… Read the full press release

Marriott International and Mori Trust Group open five distinct Marriott Hotels across Japan

Marriott International and Mori Trust Group open five distinct Marriott Hotels across Japan   Tokyo, Japan, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Japan’s leading lodging company Mori Trust Group today proudly announced the grand opening of five distinct Marriott Hotels across Japan, broadening the spectrum on the country’s scenic… Read the full press release

AHLA welcomes introduction of the “Save Local Business Act”

Legislation provides clarity for local businesses on what it means to be a “joint employer” Washington, D.C., 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today ( July 27, 2017) applauded the introduction of the “Save Local Business Act,” which will provide much needed clarity to America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs… Read the full press release

The Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok presents culinary connoisseur highlights throughout the month of August

The Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok presents culinary connoisseur highlights throughout the month of August   BANGKOK, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok presents magnificent and exciting culinary connoisseur highlights throughout the month of August. From August 2017, Brasserie Europa at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok announces a sparkling enhancement to its… Read the full press release

New prizeotel in Münster-City, Germany scheduled to open in 2020

New prizeotel in Münster-City, Germany scheduled to open in 2020   BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group and prizeotel are pleased to continue delivering on their joint venture with signing of a new prizeotel in Münster-City, Germany, scheduled to open in 2020. Karim Rashid, the renowned New York-based designer and… Read the full press release

Dusit International to operate the first dusitD2 branded property in Vietnam slated to open in Q2 2018

Dusit International to operate the first dusitD2 branded property in Vietnam slated to open in Q2 2018   New property will be first in the country to operate under the dusitD2 brand BANGKOK, Thailand, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Thailand-based, global hospitality company Dusit International has signed a management agreement with Ha Dat Company… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International announces the opening of Cambria Hotel Los Angeles – LAX

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, joined Fillmore Capital Partners and Fillmore Hospitality to celebrate the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Los Angeles – LAX yesterday. The property, which opened on May 2, leads the Cambria brand’s expansion in California, and is the first of several projects in… Read the full press release

IHG® signs dual-brand management agreement for Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach and Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach in Bintan, Indonesia

IHG® signs dual-brand management agreement for Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach and Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach in Bintan, Indonesia   New development to offer combination of quality midscale and boutique accommodation for travellers in the upmarket Lagoi Bay area Denham UK, 2017-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of… Read the full press release

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts creates new global Culinary Calendar

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts creates new global Culinary Calendar   Denham UK, 2017-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG®, (InterContinental® Hotels Group), today (26 JULY 2017) announces that InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest luxury hotel brand, has created a new global Culinary Calendar, designed to be a snapshot of five-star seasonal dishes for food and travel… Read the full press release

IHG® announces EVEN Hotels property in New Zealand scheduled to open in 2020

IHG® announces EVEN Hotels property in New Zealand scheduled to open in 2020   Denham UK, 2017-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel can play havoc with our mental and physical wellbeing. So many of us spend hours at the gym, watching our diets or taking early morning yoga classes, only to see all the… Read the full press release

Zi Yat Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Macao recognized with The Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator for the fifth consecutive year

Zi Yat Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Macao recognized with The Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator for the fifth consecutive year   The Hotel’s Chinese restaurant enjoys the Best of Award of Excellence for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting its outstanding culinary tradition Macau, China, 2017-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The… Read the full press release

Hotel Sous-Chefs Tawfik Saadeh and Bilal Wshah bring traditional Middle Eastern dishes to Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

Hotel Sous-Chefs Tawfik Saadeh and Bilal Wshah bring traditional Middle Eastern dishes to Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC   Two talented chefs are making the recipes that their mothers taught them for Seasons guests to enjoy Washington, DC, U.S.A, 2017-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, Seasons Restaurant launched a new addition to… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company hosted a Ghabga at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain to thank its partners

Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2017-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has recently hosted a Ghabga at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain for its partners in the private and public sectors, airlines that operate from Bahrain International Airport (BIA) and the media representatives. The event comes as a token of appreciation for the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul announces the appointment of Jaeyoung Lee as new Executive Chef

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul announces the appointment of Jaeyoung Lee as new Executive Chef   Seoul, Korea, 2017-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seoul announces the appointment of Jaeyoung Lee as new Executive Chef. Jaeyoung is the first Korean Executive Chef in Four Seasons history and will lead the culinary operation of the Hotel’s extensive dining offerings with seven… Read the full press release

Hyatt opens its first hotel in Central America — the Hyatt Centric Guatemala City

CHICAGO, 2017-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), in conjunction with LATAM Hotel Corporation and GHL Hotels, today (July 20, 2017) announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Guatemala City, the brand’s first hotel in Central America. The 138-room hotel is located along 2nd Avenue in the heart of Guatemala City’s Zona 10, known locally… Read the full press release

The Garrison Hotel joins the Ascend Hotel Collection

DOVER, N.H., 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Garrison Hotel, a new boutique property in the city of Dover, N.H., is the latest independent hotel to join the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies. The 66-room upscale boutique hotel was inspired by the rich history of Dover, N.H. and… Read the full press release

IHG opens the largest Holiday Inn Express property in the Americas, the 596-room Holiday Inn Express® Waikiki

IHG opens the largest Holiday Inn Express property in the Americas, the 596-room Holiday Inn Express® Waikiki   Denham UK, 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (18 JULY 2017) announces the opening of the 44-story, 596-room Holiday Inn Express®  Waikiki hotel—the largest Holiday Inn… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre

Milan, Italy, 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — POINT 1: Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) today (07/18/2017) announces the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre as part of a franchise agreement with the Italian management company DHotels. Located in the urban area of Mestre, the hotel represents a strategic conversion following a complete renovation… Read the full press release

Host Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of A. William (Bill) Stein to its Board of Directors

BETHESDA, Md., 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) today (July 18, 2017) announced the appointment of A. William (Bill) Stein to the Company’s Board of Directors.  Mr. Stein has also been appointed to serve on the Audit Committee, effective August 15, 2017.  With the addition of Mr. Stein, the Company’s Board expands to… Read the full press release