Category Archives: Hotels

Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Michael Miner as senior vice president of operations

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – appointed company veteran Michael Miner as senior vice president of operations. Reporting directly to Ted Knighton, Interstate’s president and chief operating officer, Miner will be responsible for leading overall performance results at full-service hotels… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto now accepting reservations in anticipation of its fall 2016 opening

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Kyoto, Japan, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Set in an 800-year-old traditional garden in Japan’s historic imperial capital, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is now accepting reservations in anticipation of its fall 2016 opening. The all-new Hotel is enviably located at the foot of Higashiyama Mountain in the city’s temple district with numerous historic landmarks surrounding… Read the full press release

Four Seasons introduces its newest property in Japan, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

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Set in the heart of an 800 year old garden in Japan’s ancient imperial capital Contemporary evolution of traditional style throughout 123 guest accommodations plus 57 residences, four dining venues, flexible event spaces and a spa with an indoor pool Personalised Four Seasons service and deep local knowledge invites guests to unlock the secrets of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Rami Sayess as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut

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Beirut, Lebanon, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Rami Sayess as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut.  Additionally, Sayess continues in his capacity of Regional Vice President overseeing a number of hotels in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Having distinguished himself at several… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut announces the appointment of Georges Akar as Director of Sales and Marketing

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Beirut, Lebanon, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Beirut announces that Georges Akar has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Georges will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Sales and Marketing team. Akar joined the company as Director of Sales, Middle East for Four Seasons Hotels… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Pride portfolio offers unique travel experiences for LGBT travelers this Pride season

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CHICAGO, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, serves as the ultimate guide for LGBT travelers this Pride season by offering unique travel experiences that can be found exclusively within its Preferred Pride portfolio. Now in its fifth year, the Preferred Pride portfolio offers more than 120… Read the full press release

Wyndham® Extra Holidays launches special summer travel deals

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Plan Your Summer Vacation Now and Save up to 40 Percent at Resorts throughout the U.S ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is now offering special summer… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership honored with ACE Innovator Award

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Program First of its Kind in the Industry to Provide Exit Path for Timeshare Owners ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), won the ACE Innovator Award, along with 12 other prestigious industry… Read the full press release

RCI welcomed three new resorts in Japan to its vacation exchange network through an affiliation agreement with Cest la vie Resort Izumigo

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SINGAPORE, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE:WYN), recently welcomed three new resorts in Japan to its vacation exchange network through an affiliation agreement with Cest la vie Resort Izumigo, bringing exciting new destination options in Japan to its 3.8… Read the full press release

The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House further expand with the opening of 10 new hotels during first quarter of 2016

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Developers drawn to hotels’ growth in urban centers and unique customization capabilities CHICAGO, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands continue their growth in new markets to meet guests’ needs with the opening of 10 new hotels during the first quarter of 2016. The seven Hyatt Place hotels and three… Read the full press release

Hyatt Centric hotels announce new partnership with Drybar

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Chicago, Ill., 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (May 10, 2016), Hyatt Centric hotels announced a new relationship with Drybar, the premier blow dry bar brand, helping guests look their best while shopping, enjoying a taste of the local cuisine and exploring a new destination. Beginning this month, professional Drybar Buttercup Blow-Dryers will begin to… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide launches new look for their Home Services vehicles

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LOS ANGELES, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has launched a new look for their Home Services vehicles in key metropolitan areas around the United States including Dallas, Northern California, Seattle, Los Angeles and Florida. The program, which wraps vehicles with a vinyl… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts invites travelers to join in Japan’s season of festivals this summer

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SINGAPORE, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, invites travelers to join in the Natsu-Matsuri (a.k.a. Summer Festivals) with attractive advance purchase deals that offer up to 25% off the Best Available Rate during Japan’s season of festivals this summer. The best way to experience the country’s… Read the full press release

IHG® introduces Franchise Plus, a new franchise model for its Holiday Inn Express brand in China

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Announces location of first Holiday Inn Express Franchise Plus hotel In Shanghai Shanghai, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the launch of a new franchise model for its Holiday Inn Express brand in China. The new model, called Franchise Plus, has been specifically… Read the full press release

IHG announces new InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts property in San Diego set to open in 2018

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InterContinental San Diego is the Latest Development in Partnership with Portman Holdings ATLANTA, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the development of a new InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts property in San Diego by Lankford-Phelps-Portman (LPP), a development partnership. Set to open in 2018, the… Read the full press release

IHG® Rewards Club survey reveals that travellers could save more than £20 million a year by booking hotels directly

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Three quarters of brits are unaware that they could overpay if they book through a price comparison site Nearly 80% of Brits falsely believe that price comparison sites offer the best rates and a further three quarters believe all available rates are shown And, three quarters (76%) of Brits would not use price comparison sites… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. declares quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents ($0.30) per share of common stock

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents ($0.30) per share of common stock, which represents a 20 percent increase over the previous quarterly dividend amount of $0.25 per share. The dividend is payable on… Read the full press release

Germaine de Capuccini premium skincare products and treatments now available in Hilton Athens at Hiltonia Spa

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New wellness and beauty treatments at Hiltonia Spa ATHENS, Greece, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated in the South of Spain, Germaine de Capuccini has developed some of the world’s most talked about skincare formulations, found in the most exclusive beauty salons and spas throughout the world. The successful combination of natural active ingredients… Read the full press release

Hilton Coylumbridge reduces its carbon footprint with £387.8K investment for new Biomass Energy Centre

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Hilton Coylumbridge Announces Completion of Bespoke Biomass System to Provide Sustainable Energy for the 60-Acre Hotel Located in the Cairngorms National Park COYLUMBIRDGE, U.K., 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ —  Hilton Coylumbridge has invested £387.8K in building a new Biomass Energy Centre to replace the previously existing oil fired boilers and reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint…. Read the full press release

Maria McGinity appointed Director of Catering Four Seasons Hotel Houston

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Houston, TX, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Houston has announced the appointment of industry expert Maria McGinity as Director of Catering. McGinity will oversee catering sales and events operations for the luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown Houston. McGinity joins the sales and marketing team with diverse background in the… Read the full press release

Amanda Pallagi Naim is the new Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

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Eight-year Four Seasons veteran promoted to top chef position Austin, TX, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — For Amanda Pallagi Naim, saying she belongs in the kitchen isn’t an insult, it’s simply the truth. Indeed, the new Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Austin can trace her culinary roots back to her childhood in McAllen,… Read the full press release

The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta: Sophisticated haven of relaxed glamour

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Four Seasons returns to Jakarta with an all-new, all suites hotel in Capital Place on Jalan Gatot Subroto 125 suite hotel with four dining outlets, exclusive event space, luxurious spa and beautifully landscaped pool terrace Jakarta, Indonesia, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, a sophisticated haven of relaxed glamour will open in the heart… Read the full press release

Unique Six Bedroom Residence is the latest addition to Four Seasons Resort Seychelles’ range of Residential Villas

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Enjoy panoramic ocean views, contemporary design and more than 14,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor living areas at the Resort’s unique Six Bedroom Residence Villa Seychelles, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated on the surrounding hillsides of the Resort’s picturesque Petite Anse bay, the Residence Villas at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles offer a prime location… Read the full press release

Online and mobile bookings fuel the Hotel industry’s revenue per available room increase in Q1 2016 – TravelClick’s North American Distribution Review

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North American Hotels Capitalize on Digital Trend Continuing into 2016 NEW YORK, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel industry performance is strengthening, with Q1 2016 revenue per available room (RevPAR) increasing 1.0 percent year-over-year, fueled by online and mobile bookings. According to data from TravelClick’s North American Distribution Review (NADR; Q2 2016), bookings through online… Read the full press release

RCI presented the ARDA International Foundation with donation of $50,000 USD to support industry research and education programs

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HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI presented the ARDA International Foundation (AIF) with a donation of $50,000 USD on May 3, 2016, during ARDA World 2016 in Hollywood, Florida. AIF is a nonprofit organization led by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) that serves to advance knowledge of the industry through its comprehensive… Read the full press release

RCI welcomes new properties from Grupo Vidanta – The Cascades and Kingdom of the Sun to its RCI and The Registry Collection®exchange networks

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Opening in 2018 in Nuevo Vallarta, the properties offer access to a theme park created by visionaries in both the entertainment and hospitality worlds HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange, welcomes two new affiliated resorts to its RCI and The Registry Collection®exchange networks. The new properties from… Read the full press release

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pinedale presented with second consecutive Lighthouse Award as top performing property

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PINEDALE, Wy., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide‘s mid-priced hotel brand that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers, recently recognized Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pinedale as a top performing property with a second consecutive Lighthouse Award. The recognition is awarded to hotels that have excelled in service and growing customer loyalty. The hotel was recognized for its high… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Dublin

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DUBLIN, Ga. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-03 — /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 & Suites by Hilton Dublin. The 70-room hotel joins the Hampton by Hilton family of… Read the full press release

Hilton HHonors makes it simpler to max out on Points with brand new, rich and limitless promotion

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Hilton HHonors Members Earn Unlimited Double Points, Every Day at Every Hotel in the Hilton Portfolio MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide‘s 13 distinct hotel brands, is making it simpler to max out on Points with a brand new, rich and limitless promotion. Members who book… Read the full press release

Capella Washington, D.C. rebrands into Rosewood Washington, D.C.

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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® takes over management of Capella Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by CTF Georgetown Hotel LLC., new owners of Capella Washington, D.C., to take over the management of the prestigious Georgetown hotel. Effective April 21, 2016 the hotel, formerly owned by… Read the full press release