Category Archives: Hotels

Marriott Hotels opens Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center — its largest hotel in Europe

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MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), welcomed Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center to its portfolio in November 2015. Conveniently located for Madrid-Barajas Airport, the hotel is the third Marriott Hotel in Spain and is the flagship brand’s largest hotel in Europe. Formerly known… Read the full press release

Marriott International to report fourth quarter 2015 earnings results on February 17, 2016

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) will report fourth quarter 2015 earnings results on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET). The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its fourth quarter 2015 earnings on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at… Read the full press release

Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel scheduled to open Spring 2016

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Scheduled to open Spring 2016, Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel will combine groundbreaking digital guest experiences with the brand’s Wanderlust design philosophy New York, NY, 2016-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels, the brand known around the world for helping the next generation of business travelers discover unexpected cultural experiences, expects to open New York City’s… Read the full press release

TravelClick Survey: Hoteliers to Capitalize on Rising Mobile Trend in 2016

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New TravelClick Survey Reveals that Hoteliers Want to Capitalize on Rising Mobile Trend Heading into New Year NEW YORK, 2016-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — According to a new TravelClick survey, more than half (57.31 percent) of hoteliers said that they are increasing their marketing budgets for 2016, with an increased spend on search engine marketing… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels to open Minsk Marriott Hotel in early 2016 in Belarus

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Minsk Marriott Hotel to debut in the modern capital in early 2016  Minsk, Belarus, 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels announces today the opening of Minsk Marriott Hotel in early 2016, as the first 5-star internationally rated hotel in Belarus. A signature Marriott greatroom lobby will welcome guests to the new hotel, which will encompass a… Read the full press release

Courtyard by Marriott opens in one of Russia’s most important historical city centres, Nizhny Novgorod

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London, 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtyard by Marriott Nizhny Novgorod City Center opened its doors in one of Russia’s most important historical city centres on 18 December 2015. Close to the business district and attractions, including the main pedestrian street Nizhegorodsky Kremlin, the hotel, the 7thCourtyard branded hotel in Russia offers 143 rooms including… Read the full press release

Marriott Rewards members can now earn South African Airways Voyager miles for stays at Marriott hotels

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Members can earn miles for their stays and redeem points for miles through flexible program Bethesda, Md., 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Marriott Rewards, Marriott International’s award-winning loyalty program, announced that members can now earn South African Airways (SAA) Voyager miles for stays at more than 4,000 Marriott hotels across 16 distinctive global brands…. Read the full press release

AC Hotels by Marriott announces global plans for 22 new design-led hotels slated to open in 2016

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Bringing the brand’s modern European design and Spanish heritage to urban destinations around the world Bethesda, Md., 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotels by Marriott, Marriott International, Inc.’s upper-moderate-tier lifestyle brand, today announces global plans for 22 new design-led hotels slated to open in 2016, solidifying its position as a leader in the… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International to develop new Cambria hotel & suites at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD. The 119-room property will be located at the SW corner ofMilestone Parkway and Arundel… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman Guest Experience Manager Nadine Khabbaz, the first and only female in Jordan to receive Golden Keys from Les Clef D’Or

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Amman, Jordan,  2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces that Guest Experience Manager Nadine Khabbaz is the first and only female in Jordan to receive her Golden Keys from Les Clef D’Or, the only international association of professional hotel concierges. Khabbaz stated, “These golden keys mean the world to me. It is yet… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou Food and Beverage Director Heiko Roeder awarded Food & Beverage Hotelier of The Year at The Hotelier Awards China

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Guangzhou, China, 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Heiko Roeder, Food and Beverage Director of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, was awarded Food & Beverage Hotelier of The Year at The Hotelier Awards China held on December 10, 2015 at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing. The ceremony was attended by more 300 hoteliers and hospitality professionals to honour the… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group opens third hotel in Bali, Ramada Bali Sunset Road Kuta

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BALI, INDONESIA, 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Demonstrating strong and increasing interest in its portfolio of brands in South East Asia, Wyndham Hotel Group has introduced a third hotel in Bali, Ramada Bali Sunset Road Kuta, located in the heart of the vibrant Kuta district. Formerly the Best Western Premier Sunset Road, the 271-room… Read the full press release

Hyatt opens Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim in Goa, India

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CHICAGO, 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim is the newest Hyatt-branded hotel to officially open in Goa, India. The hotel brings the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities to the Goa area. This is the fourth Hyatt Placehotel to open in India, joining Hyatt Place Hampi, Hyatt Place Pune/Hinjewadi and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail welcomes Simon de Swaan as Director of Food and Beverage

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Vail, USA, 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail announces the addition of Simon de Swaan as Director of Food and Beverage. De Swaan comes to the Resort with more than 19 years of restaurant and hospitality management experience. He will lead the Resort’s food and beverage team, overseeing management and day-to-day… Read the full press release

Katara Hospitality: 2015 marked the achievement of many significant milestones, particularly in hotel development and subsequent opening of iconic landmark properties

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Global hospitality company continues on an upward trajectory with hotel openings and project pipeline milestones during 2015 Doha, Qatar, 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the leading global hotel developer, owner and operator based in Qatar, achieved a multitude of successes in 2015, further illustrating continued milestone achievements in contributing to Qatar and… Read the full press release

IHG® signs management agreement with Kebsup Group Company Limited to open the first Hotel Indigo® in Phuket

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Phuket, Thailand, 2015-12-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Kebsup Group Company Limited to open the first Hotel Indigo® in Phuket. Set to open its doors to guests in 2018, the 180-room Hotel Indigo Phuket Patong will be located in… Read the full press release

Courtyard by Marriott makes its debut into Taiwan with the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Taipei

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Taipei, Taiwan, 2015-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtyard by Marriott today makes its debut into Taiwan with the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Taipei in the centre of Nangang District. Owned and operated by the renowned Leofoo Tourism Group, the 465-room hotel is the 36th Courtyard branded hotel in Asia Pacific, and the latest addition… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay recognised by the inaugural Food and Travel Bahrain Awards in six categories

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Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2015-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Just nine months after its opening, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay has been recognised by the inaugural Food and Travel Bahrain Awards in six categories. The Hotel has been named: Hotel of the Year 2015 Best 5 Star Hotel Restaurant of the Year: re/Asian Cuisine by… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Presents Awards to Housekeeping Teams at the Company’s Inaugural Executive Housekeepers Conference

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2015-12-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – proudly announces the 2015 Interstate Housekeeping Awards presented to outstanding teams during the Company’s inaugural executive housekeepers conference, “Clean Sweep 2015”. Approximately 160 of Interstate’s Executive Housekeepers attended the first ever “Clean Sweep” conference… Read the full press release

TradeWinds Island Resorts to invest more than $2.4 million into current and new employees for 2016

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Resorts Investing $2.4 million in Current and New Employees ST. PETE BEACH, Fla., 2015-12-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In January 2016, the TradeWinds Island Resorts – the Island Grand and Guy Harvey Outpost – will be looking to fill more than 100 full and part-time positions at the popular beachfront resorts, including housekeepers, cooks, reservations… Read the full press release

New Zealand’s newest exclusive luxury lodge to open in late 2016 on Helena Bay

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-12-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Helena Bay sits amongst the countless inlets, coves and bays that form the unspoiled Tutukaka Coast, on the northeast perimeter of New Zealand’s North Island. National Geographic Traveler magazine ranked this relatively unknown New Zealand gem second-equal on a list of 99 of the World’s Top… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide adds LEED Platinum Certified 112-unit apartment complex in the Pearl District of Portland, Ore.

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, today announced it has added a recently completed LEED Platinum Certified 112-unit apartment complex in the Pearl District of Portland, Ore. to its global portfolio of managed apartments. This strategically located property, re-named Oakwood Portland Pearl… Read the full press release

Hilton Hotels opens the new Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the latest vision for modern air travel accommodation

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  Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s Iconic Cubic Design and Stunning Interiors Redefine the Modern Airport Hotel SCHIPHOL and MCLEAN, Va., 2015-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts, pioneer of the world’s first airport hotel in 1959, today opens the new Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the latest vision for modern air travel accommodation. The state-of-the-art… Read the full press release

Rezidor: 163 guest room Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport in Belgium to open in Q1 2017

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport in Belgium. The mid-scale property with 163 guest rooms is scheduled to open in Q1 2017. It is Rezidor’s second Park… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide signs management agreement with Sunvalley Hotel Clark Corporation to manage Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort in Philippines

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CLARK, Philippines and MCLEAN, Va, 2015-12-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) and Hilton Hotels & Resortstoday announced the signing of a management agreement with Sunvalley Hotel Clark Corporation to manage Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort in the Philippines. Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2017 and will… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the appointment of Philippe Roux-Dessarps as VP of global brands

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CHICAGO, 2015-12-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Philippe Roux-Dessarps as vice president of global brands in support of Hyatt’s brand priorities and growth strategies. In this role, Roux-Dessarps will oversee the Park Hyatt brand, reporting to Sandra Cordova Micek, senior vice president of global brands. “Philippe is a respected leader with… Read the full press release

IHG: Eaton Smart – New Delhi Airport Transit Hotel to be rebranded to Holiday Inn Express New Delhi International Airport Terminal 3

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New Delhi, India, 2015-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Radius Developers to rebrand an existing 93-room hotel in Terminal 3 of India’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Currently operating as Eaton Smart – New Delhi Airport Transit Hotel, this… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of The Holiday Inn Club Vacations Scottsdale Resort in Arizona

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IHG's Holiday Inn Club Vacations® to Open Two New Resorts

ORLANDO, FLA., 2015-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Together with Orange Lake Resorts, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces the addition of a 16th location to the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® portfolio. The Holiday Inn Club Vacations Scottsdale Resort is located in north Scottsdale, Ariz., near the upscale lifestyle centers Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, among the… Read the full press release

Small Luxury Hotels of the World launches brand new look as it celebrates its 25th anniversary; new CEO Filip Boyen outlines ambitious plans for the future

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LONDON, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced a brand new look and feel designed to demonstrate a contemporary and forward-thinking positioning for the luxury brand as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The unveiling coincides with the appointment of new CEO, Filip Boyen, and a successful International… Read the full press release

Small Luxury Hotels of the World celebrates its 25th anniversary with the launch of travel agent recognition programme

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LONDON, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), the champion of small, luxury, independent hotels, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the launch of a travel agent recognition programme – Small Luxury Heroes. The launch includes a kick off incentive that will enter all agents who register for the… Read the full press release