Sir Graham Henry announced as keynote speaker at the 2016 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference, Auckland, 1-2 June

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2016-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Sir Graham Henry, the man who coached the All Blacks to World Cup glory and who knows better than most how to create a winning team culture, is a keynote speaker at the 2016 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference, Auckland, 1-2 June. “Sir Graham is an expert… Read the full press release

IHG in partnership with Pro-invest to open Australia’s first Holiday Inn Express hotel on April 11, 2016

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Macquarie Park Ribbon Cutting by IHG CEO, Pro-invest CEO and New South Wales Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Sydney, Australia, 2016-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) in partnership with investment group, Pro-invest today celebrated the opening of Australia’s first Holiday Inn Express hotel, Holiday Inn Express… Read the full press release

Royalton Riviera Cancun honored with Gold Crown Resort® Award by RCI for the second year in a row

Cancun, Mexico, 2016-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row, Royalton Riviera Cancun is the recipient of a Gold Crown Resort® Award, the most prestigious award handed out by the world’s largest vacation exchange network, RCI®. This designation is particularly impressive as the resort has achieved this distinction for each year… Read the full press release

Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Rajawali Property Group to open The St. Regis Jakarta and The Residences at The St. Regis Jakarta

Set in the Heart of Jakarta’s Golden Triangle, the New St. Regis Jakarta and The Residences at The St. Regis Jakarta Will Set a New Paradigm for Luxury Hospitality JAKARTA, Indonesia, 2016-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that the company has reached a management agreement with Rajawali… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu opens 261 rooms Radisson Blu Hotel in Abidjan Airport in Côte d’Ivoire

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, one of the world’s leading hotel brands, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport in Côte d’Ivoire. Operated by The Rezidor Hotel Group, Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport boasts 261 rooms including suites and exceptional meeting facilities. The hotel is… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu now with eighth hotels in Finland

Today (31 Mar 2016) the legendary Grand Hotel Tammer in Tampere reopens its doors and becomes the eighth Radisson Blu hotel in Finland. Built in 1929, this striking hotel has been the scene for many great events. With all its rich tales, the newly renovated Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Tammer is a grand setting for a stay… Read the full press release

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. and the BoD recommend holders of operating partnership units (OP Units) reject MacKenzie’s unsolicited offer

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Recommends That Holders of Operating Partnership Units of Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. Reject “Mini Tender” Offer by Certain Affiliates of MacKenzie Capital Management, LP BETHESDA, Md., 2016-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) has learned that certain affiliates of MacKenzie Capital Management, LP (“Purchaser”)… Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants continues its Southern expansion with two new hotels in Charlotte, North Carolina slated to open in 2017

New construction projects include luxury high-rise in heart of downtown and intimate boutique in historic Dilworth neighborhood SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will continue its Southern expansion for the brand with the addition of two new hotels in the Charlotte, North Carolina area – one… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Beijing to display selection of the most talented fashion designers from the House of iKons

Beijing, China, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wolfgang Gieler presents in collaboration with House of iKons and Four Seasons Hotel Beijing a selection of the most talented fashion designers worldwide. Fresh of the runway in London, the pieces of seven designers from the House of iKons family will be displayed at Four Seasons Hotel… Read the full press release

Arqaam Capital and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts partner to manage and operate Four Seasons Resort Hvar, Croatia

Dubai, U.A.E., 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Arqaam Capital (“Arqaam”), the specialist emerging markets investment bank, has entered into a partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, to manage and operate Arqaam’s luxury mixed use resort currently being developed on the island of Hvar in Croatia. Four SeasonsResort Hvar,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa hosts Surfing Champions Trophy from August 8 to 14, 2016

Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Republic of Maldives, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As surf season gets underway in the Maldives, so too does the build up to the country’s hottest invitational:Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. And kicking off 2016’s illustrious line-up, big wave legend Shane Dorian has confirmed his return to defend last year’s… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor’s “E-scapes” and “Thank You” digital campaigns won three awards at The Travel Marketing Awards 2016 ceremony in London

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is delighted to announce that it won three awards at The Travel Marketing Awards 2016 ceremony in London, United Kingdom. The Travel Marketing Awards honor the most original ideas and best performances in advertising, marketing and digital campaigns over the past year. The “E-scapes”… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels & Resorts presenta EcoTouch, un programa innovador para eventos y reuniones sostenibles

El hotel Meliá Castilla de Madrid ha reunido a las principales cuentas especializadas en la organización de eventos para dar a conocer las características del programa  Mallorca, España, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — La marca de hoteles Meliá Hotels & Resorts ha presentado su nuevo programa para la celebración de eventos y reuniones, EcoTouch Meetings,… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the opening of Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

CHICAGO, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro combines the brand’s effortless luxury experience with a Brazilian design and hospitality in an urban resort setting. Guests can enjoy its prime beachfront location in the exclusive… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu strengthens presence in Finland with the opening of Radisson Blu Aleksanteri Hotel, Helsinki

Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design,  strengthens its presence in Finland with the opening of Radisson Blu  Aleksanteri Hotel, Helsinki. The newly renovated hotel has a strong connection  to the local people and culture, and promises to be every guest’s “home away  from home”.   HELSINKI, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Marriott International to report first quarter 2016 earnings results on April 27, 2016

Bethesda, Md., 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) will report first quarter 2016 earnings results on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at approximately 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).  The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its first quarter 2016 earnings on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at… Read the full press release

Marriott International hosted Cultural Game Changers international thought leaders’ forum at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Hosts Marriott International’s Cultural Game Changers Forum Thought Leaders Dana Farouki, Kinda Ibrahim, Danielle Perissi, Khulood Thani and Suzanne Trocmé Discuss Ground-Breaking Shifts in Contemporary Culture Impacting Next Generation Travellers. Dubai, UAE, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), is tapping into the world’s top influencers to help… Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels opens its latest hotel in Munich, Germany

Marriott International’s Edgy New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Debuts in Germany, March 2016, Shaking Up Traditional Hospitality Munich, Germany, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, the new brand in Marriott International’s growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens its latest hotel today in Munich, Germany. The Moxy Hotels brand boldly reinvents the select-service hotel paradigm offering… Read the full press release

IHG announces conversion of the 233-room Crowne Plaza® Atlanta SW -Peachtree City hotel in Ga.

Hotel offers 60,000 square feet of meeting space and the brand’s “Always On” enhancements ATLANTA, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the conversion of the 233-room Crowne Plaza® Atlanta SW -Peachtree City hotel in Peachtree City, Ga., less than an hour south of downtown Atlanta…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Miami launches newly renovated poolside restaurant and sunset lounge, Bahía

Poolside restaurant and sunset lounge introduces new menu, design, monthly happy hours and poolside events Miami, FL, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Miami introduces a newly renovated poolside restaurant and sunset lounge, Bahía.  Tucked atop the 7th floor of the AAA Five Diamond Hotel, the two-acre tropical oasis was recently named one… Read the full press release

Four Seasons announces the opening of the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre

The second Four Seasons in Dubai is in complete contrast – and complete harmony – to the first Dubai, U.A.E., 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In a city of superlatives, where each day seems to bring something bigger, brighter and bolder (it’s known as the city that holds the world record for the most world… Read the full press release

Interstate Europe achieved significant expansion of its UK portfolio in 2015

ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Europe, part of leading global hotel management company Interstate Hotels & Resorts, achieved significant expansion of its UK portfolio in 2015. Last year saw the company add no fewer than 29 new hotels to its UK portfolio and open four brand new hotels: Holiday Inn Express London… Read the full press release

Rosewood Phuket appoints Mr. Andrew Turner as managing director

Phuket, Thailand, 2016-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr. Andrew Turner has been appointed managing director of Rosewood Phuket, which will open the first quarter of 2017 as the first Asia resort for ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® and also mark the brand’s entry into Thailand. An Australian native, Mr. Turner has 22 years experience managing… Read the full press release

Hampton Inn by Hilton Crystal River presented with Lighthouse Award as top performing property

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla., 2016-Mar-18 — /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 by Hilton Crystal River as a top performing property with a 2015 Lighthouse Award. The recognition is awarded to hotels that have excelled in service and growing customer loyalty. The Lighthouse Award is given to… Read the full press release

Wyndham® Extra Holidays launches 13 exclusive mobile deals this St. Patrick’s Day

Sign up For Mobile Alerts Today and Save on Your Next Getaway ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Mar-17 — /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 13 exclusive mobile deals this St…. Read the full press release

The Registry Collection® program records strong growth in 2015 with more than 20 new properties and 50% membership growth

The luxury exchange program reached approximately 48,000 members PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Registry Collection® program, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, saw strong growth in 2015 in both member numbers and expansion of its network of affiliated properties. The program, which boasts approximately 200 properties accessible for exchange or under… Read the full press release

Marriott Vacations Worldwide wins big at the 10th Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service

ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC) was honored with a Grand Stevie Award, being recognized as one of the Top 10 organizations at the 10th Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Marriott Vacations Worldwide was presented with a Gold Stevie Award for Sales Support Team of the… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announces the appointment of Guenter Gebhard as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum

Hong Kong, 2016-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Guenter Gebhard joined the Group in January 2016 from One & Only Hayman Island, an award-winning Australian resort located on the Great Barrier Reef. Mr Gebhard brings with him over twenty years of experience in the global luxury hospitality industry, with senior management roles at Mazagan Beach &… Read the full press release

Marriott Rewards announces its first-ever major sponsorship of the South by Southwest® (SXSW®) 2016 Music and Conference Festival

JW Marriott Austin will host exclusive Universal Music Group performances by Ryan Adams, The Avett Brothers, DNCE and more. Bethesda, Md., 2016-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Rewards, the award-winning loyalty program of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), announces its first-ever major sponsorship of the South by Southwest® (SXSW®) 2016 Music and Conference Festival. Expanding… Read the full press release

Marriott International takes 9th place on Sunday Times’ “25 Best Big Companies to Work For” list

“25 Best Big Companies to Work For” List Bethesda, Md., 2016-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — For the ninth consecutive year, Marriott International has been recognised as one of the “25 Best Big Companies to Work For” through The Sunday Times’ prestigious “Best Companies to Work For” listing, ranking as the top hospitality company.  This recognition is… Read the full press release