CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced it has selected Anne-Marie Law as the company’s chief human resources officer. Law will assume the role on October 3 and report to Mark Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer. “Anne-Marie shares our passion for putting people first, truly exemplifying what the… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has sold Hyatt Regency Birminghamfor approximately £38.6 million to an affiliate of Bin Otaiba Investment Group. The purchaser will also spend approximately £2.7 million in additional capital expenditures to further improve the property over the next three years. As… Read the full press release
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has opened its second hotel in Turkey. The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Istanbul is conveniently located only four kilometres away from the International Ataturk Airport, which serves more than 60 million passengers and therefore ranks eleventh among the world’s biggest airports. The hotel offers access… Read the full press release
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Jaz in the City, the new brand from the Steigenberger Hotel Group, has won a prize in the USA for its website. The American Web Marketing Association recognised the new Internet presence of the brand by conferring an award in the category “Hotel and Lodging”. The Internet site… Read the full press release
Second Maldives resort by IHG and Hotel Properties Limited to open on Maamunagau island DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Hotel Properties Limited (“HPL”) to open a new InterContinental resort on the island of Maamunagau in the Maldives…. Read the full press release
DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today the signing of Holiday Inn® Dubai Science Park. The newly built hotel will operate under a management agreement with an affiliate of the Rolaco Group, who also own InterContinental® Dallas, InterContinental® Semiramis, InterContinental®Geneva, Crowne Plaza®… Read the full press release
Authentic Caribbean luxury resort also recognised as Leading Resort and Luxury Hotel Villa in St. Kitts and Nevis Nevis, West Indies, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis has been named Caribbean’s Leading Beach Resort for the second consecutive year in the 23rd Annual World Travel Awards. The resort was also recognised as… Read the full press release
New York, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — All-new Robert A.M. Stern masterpiece marks latest milestone in the rebirth of the “New” New York Downtown New York. Words that conjure endless excitement – new additions to the arts scene, celebrity chefs transforming the dining experience, pace setting fashion and soaring architecture, tradition and innovation now exist… Read the full press release
Costa Mesa, CA, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jim Burba and Bob Hayes have released their new book Smart Partners. Published by SelectBooks in New York, the book draws on the couple’s unique experiences as life and business partners to explain their methods and thinking for building, sustaining, and growing successful relationships in business and… Read the full press release
New opening aims to restore a bygone era of glamour to the Brunkebergstorg district and signifies first-time presence in Sweden for the Preferred brand CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Slated to open in March 2017 after a grand-scale development, At Six – a contemporary art hotel continuing the Swedish tradition for elegant design aesthetics,… Read the full press release
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Revinate, the software as a service (SaaS) company that helps hotels reinvent the guest experience, today announced Dan Hang has joined asits Chief Product Officer. Hang brings a proven record of success, where he recently ledproduct development and strategy at Trulia (IPO + acquisition by Zillow). At Revinate,… Read the full press release
MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS AND SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Club CarlsonSM, the global rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the launch of the Members Only Rate, giving members the exclusive opportunity to save up to 10 percent off the lowest available rate at participating hotels when booking directly on Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group… Read the full press release
Hotel is near colleges and a state park PULASKI, Tenn. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT)Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Pulaski. The 68-room hotel joins… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt has appointed its longtime executive Jim Chu to the newly created position of global head of select service and franchise strategy, designed to strengthen and support the continued growth of the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands. Chu will report… Read the full press release
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Steigenberger is continuing its expansion in China. A new five-star hotel is set to open in Heihe as early as next year. The city lies directly on the border between China and Russia and thus is ideally situated to cater to business travellers and tourists from both countries…. Read the full press release
“China Selection” will be launched in 26 hotels to mark Chinese National Day FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests from China staying at hotels in the Steigenberger Hotel Group will be able to enjoy a special service from 1 October. 26 of the hotels operating under the Steigenberger und IntercityHotel brands will be… Read the full press release
Hotel Team Uniform Collection Sketches Unveiled as Part of Crowne Plaza Accelerate Plan DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces at New York Fashion Week that Timo Weiland, New York based Womens and Menswear brand, has been appointed as Style Director for the… Read the full press release
DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces that Ranjay Radhakrishnan has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer. He will join the business on 1st December and will become a member of IHG’s Executive Committee, replacing Tracy Robbins who stepped down from the… Read the full press release
TORONTO, ON, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As Tully Luxury Travel prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary year, it has announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team. Ms. Cathy Holler joins as Vice President, African Dreams, and Mr. Pat Lista joins as Vice President, Product & Contracting. Both bring 30 years of experience… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of London Cocktail Week 2016, The Milestone Hotel in Kensington is offering cocktail-making masterclasses led by an expert mixologist. From Wednesday 5 October – Tuesday 11 October 2016, cocktail enthusiasts can learn the tricks of the trade from The Milestone’s head bartender, Plinio Veloso. In the hotel’s… Read the full press release
ABU DHABI, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — 2016 The Emirates Palace Spa has, once again, been crowned the ‘World’s Best Hotel Spa’ and ‘Abu Dhabi’s Best Hotel Spa’ at the 2016 World Spa Awards but, this year, the Spa also took home the ‘Middle East’s Best Hotel Spa’ award turning a much deserved spotlight onto… Read the full press release
SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda, one of the world’s leading accommodation sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smart study which shows which of Asia’s destinations are seeing the fastest growth in visitors from Europe. Based on booking data from millions of Agoda.com… Read the full press release
Bethesda, Md., 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) was recently honored as the first international hotel brand in Colombia to pass the Colombian LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s six month review process. The Colombian chamber awarded the most “Friendly Biz” certification to Marriott for its customer protocols when serving LGBT guests. Last month,… Read the full press release
MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen City Council and Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) have signed a franchise licence agreement to open a 200 room Hilton Hotels & Resorts property at the new AECC. Hilton Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, set to be the fourth Hilton property in the city, will connect directly to the new… Read the full press release
Golden Triangle, Thailand, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — A holiday at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle is a memorable experience for the entire family, with its perfect balance of nature and culture, adventure and relaxation, luxury and austerity. Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle introduces the stunning new Explorer’s Lodge, especially created to better… Read the full press release
Jakarta, Indonesia, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta aims to inspire and delight, and meetings and functions are no exception. Ideally situated on Jalan Gatot Subroto within the city’s Central Business District, Four Seasons is the perfect partner for any event, offering stress-free planning from booking to staging that meeting planners and… Read the full press release
Enjoy music, food trucks, kid’s activities, chili cook off, fireworks – all for a great cause DALLAS, TX, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Saturday, October 29, 2016 marks an evening of live music, food, drinks, fireworks and fun, as Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas invites the community to help fight cancer… Read the full press release
Terry Fox Run at Wilket Creek Park in Toronto has raised more than CAD 10 million for cancer research since 1981; additional events around the world also support local cancer research and care Toronto, Canada, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds of Four Seasons corporate and hotel employees will participate in the annual Terry Fox… Read the full press release
Providing Guests with a Unique Historic Experience and Upscale, Modern Amenities SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sept. 8, 2016), the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomed The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City, Ut., as the newest addition to… Read the full press release
Marriott integrates Expedia’s package product to help drive incremental demand Seattle, Wash, 2016-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), which integrates Expedia’s technology to power Marriott’s own dynamic packaging platform “Vacations by Marriott” on Marriott.com in the United States. Expedia fosters a test and… Read the full press release