Category Archives: Hotels

Hyatt to expand its Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency brands in Pakistan in co-operation with Bahria Town

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CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today plans to expand its Grand Hyatt and Hyatt Regency brands in Pakistan with the signing of management agreements by a Hyatt affiliate for four Hyatt-branded hotels: Grand Hyatt Islamabad, Hyatt Regency Karachi, Hyatt Regency Lahore, and Hyatt Regency Rawalpindi. Bahria Town, one… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels of Canada named a 2017 Aon Best Employer in Canada for the 12th year in a row

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Toronto, Canada, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels of Canada (NASDAQ: MAR) has been named a 2017 Aon Best Employer in Canada for the 12th year in a row. President for Marriott Hotels of Canada, Don Cleary said, “Our associates are truly our greatest and most valued asset. We strive to be true… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels to open four properties in Asia early 2017

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Autograph Collection Hotels to open four properties in Asia early 2017   Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinguished portfolio of independent hotels recognized for celebrating individuality, announced today (11/10/2016) its debut of four properties in Asia next year.  In early 2017, the brand expects to open The… Read the full press release

Marriott International honored by the IFA for its partnership with the Wounded Warriors Family Support organization

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Left to right, Eric Stites, President, Franchise Business Review, Chairman, VetFran Committee, Liam Brown, Marriott International, Colonel John Folsom, Wounded Warriors Family Support, Steve Romaniello, Managing Director, Roark Capital Group, founding sponsor, Franchising Gives Back.   Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) was recently honored by the IFA (International Franchising… Read the full press release

Red Carnation Hotel Collection president and founder Mrs. Beatrice Tollman named “Leading Legend 2016”

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LONDON, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Mrs. Beatrice Tollman, president and founder of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, was named The Leading Hotels of the World’s “Leading Legend 2016.” The “Leading Legend” award honors individual hoteliers who have made meaningful contributions to the preservation and advancement of independent luxury hotels and Tollman was selected by… Read the full press release

HSMAI releases Portrait of Revenue Management Leadership report

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McLean, VA, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announces the release of Portrait of Revenue Management Leadership. The report examines the results of a recent survey of hotel management executives on their current work, the challenges facing the discipline, and the evolving skills and duties of senior revenue… Read the full press release

Signature Vacations announces the first Splash Water World in Punta Cana now officially open

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TORONTO, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Signature Vacations is pleased to announce that the first Splash Water World in Punta Cana is now officially open. Operated by the tour operator’s exclusive hotel partner, RIU Hotels & Resorts, the water attractions facility is the first RIU establishment specializing in aquatic activities, and welcomes all guests staying… Read the full press release

IHG announces new-build, 100-room Candlewood Suites® Queretaro-Juriquilla property in Mexico

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Extended Stay Brand Marks Arrival with Candlewood Suites Queretaro-Juriquilla Hotel Opening Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies announces today (10 NOVEMBER 2016) that the new-build, 100-room Candlewood Suites® Queretaro-Juriquilla property has opened as the brand’s first property in Mexico. The Candlewood… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces W Algarve on Portugal’s Algarve coast scheduled to open in 2018

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — WHotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today (11/09/2016) announced it will open W Algarve in 2018 on Portugal’s stunning sun-kissed Algarve coast.  Developed in partnership with Nozul Algarve, S.A., the vibrant oceanfront oasis will overlook the breathtaking coastline and the beckoning waters of the… Read the full press release

Mahu Whenua Ridgeline Homestead & Eco Sanctuary set to open near Wanaka in New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region

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Mahu Whenua Ridgeline Homestead & Eco Sanctuary set to open near Wanaka in New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region   Opening soon, the Mahu Whenua Ridgeline Homestead & Eco Sanctuary will put an authentic stamp on a luxury New Zealand high country experience. Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The exclusive luxury accommodation, eco and… Read the full press release

The Penthouse at Eichardt’s Private Hotel in Queenstown: New Zealand’s newest exclusive ultra-luxury waterfront development

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The Penthouse at Eichardt’s Private Hotel in Queenstown: New Zealand’s newest exclusive ultra-luxury waterfront development   Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand’s newest ultra-luxury holiday penthouse is open for business and bookings are already coming in. The Penthouse is the NZ$10,000 per night prize jewel in an exclusive new waterfront development at… Read the full press release

Homewood Suites by Hilton announces its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC – Capitol Navy Yard

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Homewood Suites by Hilton announces its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC – Capitol Navy Yard   WASHINGTON D.C. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today (November 09, 2016 ) its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company to open its first property in New Zealand by 2019

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. has signed a management agreement with NDG Asia Pacific (NZ) Limited to open the first Ritz-Carlton property in New Zealand in 2019, creating a new iconic property that will enhance the famous skyline of New Zealand’s leading waterfront city, Auckland. Located in the… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces its first Fairfield property in Indonesia, Fairfield by Marriott Surabaya

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Marriott International announces its first Fairfield property in Indonesia, Fairfield by Marriott Surabaya   Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) introduces Fairfield by Marriott Surabaya, the first Fairfield property in Indonesia. The new hotel is a significant milestone of the brand’s expansion into the midscale hotel segment in Indonesia…. Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group named Singapore’s third best company to work for by Great Place to Work®

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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, has been named Singapore’s third best company to work for by Great Place to Work®.  Munich.Germany, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — This is the second consecutive year IHG is ranked amongst the country’s top employers after the ‘Best Companies to Work For’… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai named the Best Luxury Hotel in Shanghai by Travel Weekly China

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Shanghai, China, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai has just been named the Best Luxury Hotel in Shanghai by Travel Weekly China, in their China Travel & Meeting Industry Awards 2016. The magazine’s Travel & Meeting Industry Awards recognise companies considered to be the top luxury suppliers in the travel industry. Winners were voted… Read the full press release

Rezidor strengthens its presence in Russia with signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Rostov-on-Don

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, and AGROCOM GROUP LLC are delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Rostov-on-Don, strengthening Rezidor’s footprint in Russia. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is already represented by 6 properties in Sochi alone, and 37 hotels… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International announces new global agreement with Ctrip, the largest online travel agency in China

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Hotel company enhances Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites amenities to accommodate increase in inbound Chinese tourists ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today a new global agreement with Ctrip, the largest online travel agency in China. In addition, Choice… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in San Jose, California scheduled to open in 2018

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with franchise partner Villa Developers & Investments, LLC, to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in San Jose, Calif. The 11-story, 173-room Cambria property will be located at… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International rebrands former MileNorth Hotel in Chicago into the Cambria Chicago Magnificent Mile

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has converted the former MileNorth Hotel in Chicago into the Cambria Chicago Magnificent Mile. The partnership with Fillmore Capital Partners and Fillmore Hospitality marks the brand’s first official conversion as part of a strategy… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai launches JUMAstudio multi-brand lifestyle shop

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Shanghai, China, 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai and JUMAstudio have launched the JUMAstudio multi-brand lifestyle shop, as part of an ongoing collaboration on design and retail. JUMAstudio’s new collection of travel-inspired, tribal printed items will be showcased alongside other contemporary collections from around the world including labels such as Krane, Capitale… Read the full press release

The newly built Radisson Blu Hotel Brașov will be Carlson Rezidor’s third hotel in Romania

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Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, announces the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Brașov, Romania. This newly built hotel will be Carlson Rezidor’s third hotel in Romania complementing the Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest (opened since 2008) and Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest… Read the full press release

The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions to hold its annual Autumn Conference at The Crieff Hydro Hotel, 10-11 November 2016

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA), which represents the interests of the key visitor attractions sector in Scotland, will be holding its annual two-day Autumn Conference at The Crieff Hydro Hotel in Perthshire from 10th – 11th November 2016. This year’s conference, which focuses on ‘Achieving… Read the full press release

Carlson Wagonlit Travel appoints Matt O’Keefe as CTO of Hotel Distribution and Matt Brennan as VP of Hotel Operations

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AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today announced that Matt O’Keefe has joined as Chief Technology Officer of Hotel Distribution and Matt Brennan as Vice President of Hotel Operations. “We created the Hotel distribution division with the goal of becoming the global leader in hotel bookings for business travelers,”… Read the full press release

Hyatt opens its first Hyatt Place hotel in Brazil — Hyatt Place São José do Rio Preto

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152-room Hyatt Place hotel marks the brand’s entry into Brazil CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place São José do Rio Preto opens today, marking the first Hyatt Place hotel to open in Brazil. Practical design aligned with comfort and technology are the leading characteristics of the new Hyatt Place hotel illustrating the… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of Holiday Inn Osaka Namba

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314 room Holiday Inn Osaka Namba  OSAKA, Japan, 2016-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of Holiday Inn Osaka Namba. This is the fifth Holiday Inn hotel in the brand family in Japan, joining others in Sapporo, Sendai, Kanazawa and Miyazaki.  The… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo appoints Roger Perez as Director of Food and Beverage

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Costa Rica, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Seasoned hospitality veteran and Mexico native Roger Perez has been appointed as Director of Food and Beverage for Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. Prior to joining Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, Perez held operational positions with Starwood, Accor and Princess Cruises in exotic locales… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn’s 12th hotel in Australia to open late 2017 in St Marys, Greater Sydney

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Australia’s 12th Holiday Inn to welcome guests from late 2017 Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ —InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) and St Marys Rugby League Club have signed a franchise agreement for a 123-room, new build Holiday Inn hotel in St Marys, Greater Sydney. Holiday Inn Sydney St Marys, scheduled to open in… Read the full press release

Malaysia: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to develop new 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites on mainland Penang

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Exopuri Development Sdn Bhd to develop a new 288-room Holiday Inn & Suites on mainland Penang. The hotel will be strategically located in the bustling commercial district of Prai,… Read the full press release

Ascend Hotel Collection adds enVision Hotel St. Paul South in St. Paul, MN to its growing portfolio

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enVision Hotels expands “mini-brand” with newly renovated property ST. PAUL, Minn., 2016-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Oct. 25, 2016), the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomed enVision Hotel St. Paul South in St. Paul, MN, the newest addition to its growing portfolio…. Read the full press release