Madrid, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt are organizing the 5th Global Summit on City Tourism: “Cities: Local Culture for Global Travellers” on 1-2 November 2016 in Luxor. During the summit, UNWTO will launch the Mayors for Tourism Initiative. Tourism has become… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Celaya opens today (October 12, 2016) , marking the fifth Hyatt Place hotel to open in Mexico. The brand’s global growth throughout Mexico and Latin America illustrates the success of the select service model as Hyatt Place hotels continue to create value for guests and owners. Hyatt… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (October 11, 2016) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Tashkent, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Uzbekistan. The opening of Hyatt Regency Tashkent further expands Hyatt’s brand presence throughout Central Asia and significantly enriches its authentic and diversified brand experiences for guests. “We are delighted… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (October 5, 2016) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with R.C. Hedreen Company for the operation of a Hyatt Regency hotel currently under development in Seattle, Wash. Expected to open in mid-2018, the premium, full service hotel will be… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (October 4, 2016) announced the brand transition of The Concourse Hotel at Los Angeles Airport from a Hyatt affiliated hotel to Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport. The 580-room hotel is undergoing an extensive $75 million renovation, which is scheduled to conclude January 1,… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (October 3, 2016) announced Hyatt has selected Alex Zoghlin as global head of data, innovation and business transformation. Zoghlin will assume his new role on October 17 and report to Mark Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer. “Alex’s new role derives from our… Read the full press release
Meliá Hotels International gestionará el Palacio de Congresos de Palma y el hotel anexo Mallorca, España, 2016-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — La Mesa de Contratación del Palacio de Congresos y el hotel anexo, integrada por representantes del Consorcio “Palau de Congressos de Palma” reunida hoy acaba de anunciar que Meliá Hotels International será la… Read the full press release
Hilton’s Hampton by Hilton brand opens its newest property Hampton Inn by Hilton McPherson in central Kansas MCPHERSON, Kan. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today (October 14, 2016) announced the opening… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group will release its Financial Report Q3-2016 on 25th October 2016 at 7:30 CET. On the same day, at 10:00 CET, Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO, and Knut Kleiven, Deputy President & CFO will also host an audio webcast. To access the telephone conference,… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Hotel Singapore, the iconic luxury property managed under the award-winning international hospitality group, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, has announced that it will embark on a careful and sensitive restoration programme. The restoration of this acclaimed heritage hotel, owned by Katara Hospitality, a globally recognised hospitality owner, developer and… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — OUE Limited signed a management agreement with Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd (“Oakwood”) today (7 October, 2016), for Oakwood to manage the new Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore at OUE Downtown, strategically located at the heart of the city’s vibrant commercial district. The management agreement will see Oakwood, which operates an… Read the full press release
LUX* Resorts & Hotels opens its newest resort LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — World-renowned luxury resort and hotel operator LUX* Resorts & Hotels is known for a different style of holidaying – a lighter, brighter way of celebrating life – and its newest resort… Read the full press release
Paris, France, 2016-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Simone Zanoni is the new Chef of Le George, the Mediterranean-style restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, which opened in 2015. After spending four years as chef at the three-Michelin-star Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London, and eight years at the two-star Gordon Ramsay auTrianon at the… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it will report its third quarter 2016 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 27, 2016. The company will also hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Mr. Stephen P. Joyce, chief executive officer, and Scott Oaksmith, chief accounting officer,… Read the full press release
NEW YORK, 2016-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hoteliers in major North American markets can look forward to an improved group booking pace beginning at the end of 2016 and continuing into 2017, demonstrating its value in capturing incremental business as hoteliers prepare for the New Year. At the same time, hoteliers are experiencing healthy increases… Read the full press release
Munich.Germany, 2016-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has appointed Michael Zager as Vice President, Operations, Continental Europe. Zager will start his new role effective October 1st and report to Stephen McCall, Chief Operating Officer, Europe. Zager will join the Operations Leadership Team and will be based within… Read the full press release
Munich.Germany, 2016-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces that it now has over 100 hotels that have been signed or opened in Germany, one of the company’s ten global key markets. Holiday Inn Express®Munich City – West, opening this month, has been unveiled as… Read the full press release
Bethesda, Md., 2016-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. is closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Matthew and the potential impact on our hotels in its path. We have established hurricane plans and our hotel teams are well-versed in implementing these plans. In addition, we are in close contact with local authorities and,… Read the full press release
Marriott International to build three new hotel properties in Cape Town in partnership with Amdec Group London, 2016-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s leading hotel company, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today (10/06/2016) announced plans for the construction of three new hotel properties in Cape Town, in partnership with the Amdec Group…. Read the full press release
Macau, 2016-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton, Macau announced today (10/05/2016) that they will host the fifth Ritz-Carlton Annual Asia Pacific Food & Wine Festival from November 10 to 13, 2016. Guests who attend this signature gourmet event will get an up-close-and-personal experience with five revered Michelin Star chefs, three celebrated pastry chefs,… Read the full press release
Marriott International signs new properties in Cape Town, Nairobi, Cairo and Mauritius London, 2016-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International continues its robust expansion across the African continent with news of brand-new signings of new properties in Cape Town, Nairobi, Cairo and Mauritius. This announcement comes hot on the heels of Marriott’s recently… Read the full press release
Courtyard Glasgow Airport joins Courtyard by Marriott London, 2016-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (10/05/2016 ) announces the addition of Courtyard Glasgow Airport to its portfolio in Scotland. Courtyard Glasgow Airport has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment before joining Courtyard by Marriott, marking the brand’s debut in the city. Formerly Ramada Glasgow… Read the full press release
Miami, Fla., 2016-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today (10/05/2016) unveiled Aloft Miami Dadeland, following a comprehensive renovation. The hotel, formerly the Miami Dadeland Hotel, features 119 renovated guestrooms as well as a new lobby, fitness center, meeting room and W XYZ® Bar, which overflows to an… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today announces the signing of its first ever Radisson Blu hotel in Kyrgyzstan. The newly built property in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz capital, will welcome its first guests in 2019. Less than… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — An accelerated African growth strategy for Carlson Rezidor, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, is on track to achieve its target of more than 23,000 rooms open or under development in Africa by the end of 2020. Rezidor’s President and CEO, Wolfgang M. Neumann, who is a… Read the full press release
MOAB, Utah and MCLEAN, Va, 2016-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) industry-first All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab. Offering 96 new suites, the hotel expands the brand’s presence in Utah and continues its robust expansion after reaching its 400th property milestone. “With its… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — AN 18th century house once famed for its ceilidhs and parties has been brought back to life following a two -year renovation project. Linthill House near Melrose in the Scottish Borders opened its doors as self-catering holiday accommodation at the end of May. VisitScotland has welcomed the investment… Read the full press release
QATAR, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the global hotel developer, owner and operator based in Qatar, has been named the ‘Hospitality Company of the Year’ within the Arabian Business Qatar Awards 2016. The award was presented to Salem Al Kubaisi, Chief Corporate Services Officer at Katara Hospitality, on behalf of Katara Hospitality at… Read the full press release
Second hotel under Murwab Hotel Group in Switzerland Lausanne, Switzerland, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the leading global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, has unveiled the legendary Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne in Switzerland, in a grand opening ceremony signifying the hotel’s official opening after an ambitious remodelling exercise that restored… Read the full press release
The newest leader of the Hotel’s Concierge team was named Where Magazine Silver Plume Concierge of the Year in 2016 Washington, DC, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Julie Saunders has been appointed as Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, the only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel in the nation’s capital. Saunders, who… Read the full press release