Category Archives: Hotels

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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

Marriott International targets large rotating meetings and events with the launch of its European Convention Network

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Only convention network that specializes in Europe Hand-picked collection of gold standard convention hotels with one point of contact 14 hotels across Europe with 57,000m2 of meeting space and 7,800 rooms Targeting large rotating meetings and events Bethesda, Md., 2016-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has today announced the launch of… Read the full press release

Marriott International EVP and CFO Leeny Oberg to present at 2016 J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum on March 10

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Leeny Oberg, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), will speak at the 2016 J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum, to be held on Thursday, March 10.  Ms. Oberg’s presentation will be at approximately 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, and… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the expansion of Moxy Hotels in Europe with plans to open new hotels in Munich, Eschborn, Berlin, Oslo and Aberdeen

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that it plans to open an additional five Moxy Hotels in key European cities in 2016, including Munich, Eschborn and Berlin in Germany, Oslo in Norway and Aberdeen in the UK. The five properties will strengthen Moxy Hotels’ ongoing expansion plans since… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake honoured with Five-Star Hotel Award by Forbes Travel Guide

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Hangzhou at West Lake, China, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its 58th annual Star Rating list, honouring Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake with the prestigious Five-Star Hotel Award.  The top award recognises hotels as defined by Forbes to be the finest establishments in the world, delivering exceptional guest… Read the full press release

Hospitality veteran Jon Chocklett named Director of Marketing at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

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Los Angeles in Beverly Hills, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hospitality veteran Jon Chocklett has been named Director of Marketing at Beverly Wilshire, A Four SeasonsHotel. Chocklett will oversee the sales, catering, revenue management, reservations, and public relations teams for the 398-room landmark hotel located in the heart of Beverly Hills. Chocklett joins the team… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International and C. A. Harrison Companies to develop Cambria hotel & suites in Petersburg, VA

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with C. A. Harrison Companies, LLC, to develop a Cambria hotel & suites in Petersburg, VA. The 140-room Cambria property will be located at 380 East Washington Street. C…. Read the full press release

TravelClick launches new Guest Management Solutions (GMS)

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NEW YORK, 2016-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick (“the Company”), a global provider of innovative cloud-based, revenue-generating solutions for the hospitality industry, today announced the launch of its new Guest Management Solutions (GMS). This follows TravelClick’s acquisition of ZDirect, a leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform in the hospitality sector, in October 2015. TravelClick… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group acquires 49% stake of prizeotel

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Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced its entry to the economy segment through the acquisition of a 49% stake of prizeotel for a price of €14.7m and has secured further rights including the acquisition of the remaining 51% in 4 years from now. Prizeotel is a dynamic start-up… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group announces contract termination of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Norge Bergen (Norway) effective 1st September 2016

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Operator and owners decide not to extend lease agreement for property Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the termination of the contract for the Radisson Blu Hotel, Norge Bergen (Norway), effective 1st September 2016. The 20-year lease agreement is being terminated through… Read the full press release

Park Inn by Radisson further strengthens presence in Belgium with three new hotels

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Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor,  one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor  Hotel Group, announces three new Park Inn by Radisson Hotels in Belgium: the properties  in Antwerp (133 rooms), Bruges (111 rooms) and Hasselt (84 rooms) bring  Rezidor’s Park Inn portfolio in Belgium… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide again recognized as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute

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Global hospitality company’s culture of integrity, approach to ethics, and focus on responsible business practices recognized by Ethisphere Institute Parsippany, N.J., 2016-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As a result of its commitment to ethical and responsible business practices in the more than 100 countries where it operates, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) has once again been recognized… Read the full press release

Duetto to integrate TravelClick’s Demand360® into its GameChanger solution

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Combined Offering Expected During First Half of 2016 NEW YORK, 2016-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, and Duetto, a market leader in hotel and casino profit optimization technology, have joined forces to integrate TravelClick’s Demand360® data into Duetto’s GameChanger revenue strategy… Read the full press release

Marriott International ranks #83 in the 2016 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list

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Marriott International Named One of the 2016 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Bethesda, Md., 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) is one of the 2016 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine. The list, now… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts to open 250-Room LEED certified luxury hotel in Monterrey, Mexico in 2019

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Fibra Inn to Develop the 250-Room, LEED Certified Luxury Hotel within the Arboleda mixed use complex Mexico City, Mexico, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the distinctive sophisticated luxury brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), announces the development plans of the new JW Marriott in Monterrey, set to debut in 2019. … Read the full press release

Thailand: Marriott International opens Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa under its iconic flagship brand Marriott Hotels

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Where modern comfort meets legendary charm  Hua Hin, Thailand, 2016-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announces the opening of Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa today under the company’s iconic flagship brand Marriott Hotels. Featuring 322 rooms that combine modern design and Thai Colonial features, the resort is equipped with state-of-the-art… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai invites guests to celebrates its fully renovated lobby with “Let’s Paint” program with in-house artist Tang BoJun

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Shanghai, China, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — After a two-month enhancement, Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai has unveiled a fully renovated lobby with a contemporary and modern look. To celebrate, Hotel guests are invited to participate in the “Let’s Paint” program with in-house artist Tang BoJun. A large canvas is set up in the lobby through… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane earns 10 Stars from Forbes Travel Guide for its hotel and spa

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Four Seasons is the only hotel in London to achieve this rare distinction London at Park Lane, England, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has bestowed Five Stars, its highest designation, on Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane for the fourth consecutive year.  With the Spa at Four Seasons also earning Five… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane unveils seven new beautifully designed Westminster Suites

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London at Park Lane, England, 2016-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane unveils seven new beautifully designed Westminster Suites. A vision of interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, renowned for his work on Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, the refurbished suites create a classic yet contemporary look, balancing eclectic British sophistication with… Read the full press release

Forbes Travel Guide bestows Five Stars rating on Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole

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26 Four Seasons hotels and resorts awarded Five Stars in 2016, more than any other hotel brand Jackson Hole, 2016-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, announces that Forbes Travel Guide has bestowed Five Stars, its highest designation, on Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver receives Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for the third year in a row

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Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver will host the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Awards Ceremony on April 13 – the first time it has been held outside the US in its 58-year history Vancouver, Canada, 2016-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver is seeing stars for the third year in a row. The 58th annual… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide for 17 consecutive years

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26 Four Seasons hotels and resorts awarded Five Stars in 2016, more than any other hotel brand Boston, 2016-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, announces that Forbes Travel Guide has bestowed Five Stars, its highest designation, on Four Seasons Hotel Boston. Worldwide, 26 Four… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong begins the New Year with awards from Gallivanter’s Guide and Forbes Travel Guide

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HONG KONG, 2016-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong begins the New Year with accolades from around the world. Readers of the highly esteemed Gallivanter’s Guide awarded Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Best Hotel/Resort in East Asia. Meanwhile, among a constellation of stars in the luxury hotel business, the Hotel continues to… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the opening of Grand Hyatt Chengdu, China

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New hotel celebrates style and charm inspired by Chengdu’s cultural legacy and the world beyond CHICAGO, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Chengdu in the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. The first Hyatt-branded hotel in Sichuan, Grand Hyatt Chengdu will introduce… Read the full press release

Fourth Hyatt-branded hotel in Puerto Rico, Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center celebrates opening

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CHICAGO, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), PRISA Group and McConnell Valdés Consulting, Inc. announce the opening of Puerto Rico’s fourth Hyatt-branded select service hotel, the $29 million Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center in the capital city of San Juan.  Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center is ideally situated in the metropolitan… Read the full press release

New Zealand: Eichardt’s Private Hotel launches its stunning NZ$10,000 per night penthouse in late 2016

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Queenstown, New Zealand, 2016-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Located on the shores of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu, pre-eminent Eichardt’s Private Hotel will unveil its stunning NZ$10,000 per night penthouse extension in late 2016. The 240sqm penthouse suite (plus 100sqm rooftop terrace) boasts a commercial grade kitchen -primed for private chef usage, a sauna, spa and even… Read the full press release