TravelClick launches Video Solutions product to enable hoteliers to create variety of high-value, unique video content

NEW YORK, 2015-10-19 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick has launched its Video Solutions product to enable hotels to influence customer buying habits through the creation of high-value, unique video content. TravelClick enables hoteliers to create a variety of high-level video, in-budget, and then leverage that video content to drive qualified traffic and increase conversion. TravelClick Video… Read the full press release

Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) to bring its Summer Update programs to Boston in July of 2016

Costa Mesa, CA, 2015-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In exciting news, the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) is pleased to announce that it will be working with the former Hotel Equity & Lender Perspectives (HELP) Conference co-chairs, James F. O’Connell, Chad Crandell, and Ken Wilson, to bring one of its Summer Update programs to Boston… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts appointed to manage Rosewood Siem Reap in Cambodia scheduled to open in 2019

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® announces a second ultra-luxury property in Cambodia DALLAS, TX, 2015-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Cambodia-based property developer Vattanac Properties to manage Rosewood Siem Reap, scheduled to open in 2019. It will be the second Rosewood property in Cambodia, following Rosewood Phnom Penh opening… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide adds renovated six-unit building at 96 Leather Lane to its London portfolio

LONDON, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has expanded its London portfolio with a freshly renovated six-unit building at 96 Leather Lane. The new property offers a combination of one-, two- and three-bedroom fully furnished serviced apartments, situated conveniently for business travellers between the Inns… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide announced two promotions within its executive team

LOS ANGELES, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to announce two promotions within its executive team. “This is an incredibly exciting time for Oakwood Worldwide,” said Howard F. Ruby, chairman, founder and CEO, Oakwood Worldwide. “I’m thrilled that we had talented leaders that… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Sipsmith partner to create a new bespoke spirit, Raffles 1915 Gin

Raffles 1915 Gin celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Singapore Sling SINGAPORE, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts have partnered with Sipsmith, passionate pioneers of London’s artisanal gin renaissance, to create a new bespoke spirit, Raffles 1915 Gin. The custom gin was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Singapore… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group announces 450-room Sam Lord’s Castle Barbados, A Wyndham Grand Resort

Hotel giant accelerates Caribbean expansion with development of first Wyndham Grand Resort on site of historic Sam Lord’s Castle in St. Philip PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Highlighting strong and growing interest in its portfolio of upscale brands in the Caribbean, Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company, today announced plans for further… Read the full press release

Wyndham Rewards® launches world’s most generous rewards program for meeting planners “go meet”(sm) at IMEX America 2015 in Las Vegas

No minimum spend requirements and no maximum point limits lead to faster free nights for professional and casual planners PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Rewards® is helping meeting and group travel planners win big. go meetsm, the world’s most generous rewards program for meeting planners which launched today at IMEX America 2015 in Las… Read the full press release

Hyatt named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® for 2nd consecutive year

For the second consecutive year, Hyatt named a top multinational workplace following Great Place to Work recognitions in six countries around the world CHICAGO, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt has been named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work®. The annual list honors… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton announces its first hotel in Mexico City scheduled to open in 2019

Legendary luxury hotel brand to introduce stunning new hotel on Avenida Reforma MEXICO CITY, D.F., 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. today announced plans to open its first hotel in Mexico City in 2019. Upon completion, the 153-room Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City will operate under a long term management agreement with Thor Urbana… Read the full press release

Raffles Dubai announces the appointment of Jaouad Sbihi as Director of Business Development

DUBAI, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ayman Gharib, General Manager of Raffles Dubai, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaouad Sbihi as Director of Business Development. Effective 1 September 2015, Sbihi will oversee the sales and marketing activities at the Raffles Dubai. Commenting on Sbihi’s appointment, Gharib said: “We are delighted for Jaouad… Read the full press release

AH&LA applauds White House for Affordable Care Act fix that will prevent premium increases for small businesses

Washington, D.C., 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As a member of the 50-100 Coalition, which supports small businesses and works to protect affordable coverage for employees, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauds the White House for repairing a flaw in the Affordable Care Act that will prevent premium increases for small businesses. On Wednesday,… Read the full press release

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. to launch W Hotels brand in Egypt in 2020 with the opening of W Sharm El Sheikh and The Residences at W Sharm El Sheikh

Slated to Open in 2020, Landmark W Hotel Project will Bring Visionary Design, Playful Luxury and Whatever/Whenever® Service to Vibrant Red Sea Resort Destination NEW YORK, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it will launch the iconic W Hotels brand in Egypt in 2020 with the… Read the full press release

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces W Punta de Mita in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit scheduled to open in 2016

Slated to Open in 2016, W Punta de Mita to Bring Innovative Design and Whatever/Whenever Service to Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit STAMFORD, Conn., 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it will extend its strong presence in Mexico with the debut of W Punta de Mita, located in Mexico’s… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels welcomes three more U.S. properties to its portfolio

Bethesda, MD, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independent hotels is proud to welcome three more one-of-a-kind U.S. properties to its portfolio. Autograph Collection Hotels’ global portfolio consists of 93 hotels worldwide, bringing the brand even closer to welcoming its 100th property.  The recently opened hotels include:… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the new-build 135-room Holiday Inn Express® Pittsburgh North Shore hotel

New-build hotel located in the historic North Shore area of the city ATLANTA, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 135-room Holiday Inn Express® Pittsburgh North Shore hotel. Pittsburgh is a hot market for hotel development, with the third largest lodging… Read the full press release

The 2015 Treugast Investment Rankings once again named the Steigenberger Hotel Group as “Most Wanted Investment Partner”

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2015 Treugast Investment Rankings have once again named the Steigenberger Hotel Group as “Most Wanted Investment Partner”. This is the third time this prestigious title has been conferred on the company, the previous occasions having been in 2009 and 2014. Treugast has been a reliable… Read the full press release

Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau will host Two-Star Michelin guest chef Stéphane Buron, 20 – 22 Oct

Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau will host guest chef, Stéphane Buron, from 20 to 22 October. Chef Buron heads the two-Michelin-starred restaurant at hotel Le Chabichou in the luxurious, French Alpine ski resort of Courchevel. Crowned Meilleur Ouvrier de France, a most prestigious title that means… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore launches its own Haute Couture Tea

Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Axis Bar and Lounge is now serving the sense and spirit of the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Singapore in a cup. Guests can experience true oriental charm by ordering the hotel’s exclusive Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Haute Couture Tea. Inspired by the rich multi-cultural heritage of Singapore and developed… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental announces the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce the Group’s legendary hospitality to Morocco with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. The elegant and contemporary resort is set among 20 hectares of landscaped gardens filled with the scent of 100,000 roses, with the snow-capped Atlas Mountains providing a stunning… Read the full press release

Marriott’s Caribbean and Latin American distribution expects 75 percent increase between 2015 and 2018

Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Tim Sheldon, President of Caribbean and Latin America operations at Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), announced today an expected 75 percent increase in Marriott’s Caribbean and Latin American distribution between 2015 and 2018 including a tripling of the company’s presence in Brazil with the addition of 11 new hotels… Read the full press release

Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts introduces new Time is Money Event; offers 30% Off Winter Leisure Rates

New York, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — As winter weather approaches, Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts is offering travelers an extra incentive to escape falling temperatures with a newTime is Money Event. Guests can save up to 30 percent off the price of regular leisure rates at participating properties. To take advantage of the… Read the full press release

Marriott announces its partnership with INJAZ Al-Arab to launch the organisation’s youth empowerment campaign ‘Expand Your Horizon’

Marriott International helps combat Arab youth unemployment while reshaping conventional perceptions of the hospitality profession Dubai, UAE, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) has recently announced its partnership with INJAZ Al-Arab, the MENA regional office of Junior Achievement Worldwide, to launch the organisation’s youth empowerment campaign ‘Expand Your Horizon’.  Marriott International was… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of new 154-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, Peru

Lima, Peru, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced the opening of the  new 154-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Lima, South America’s third largest city, situated at the intersection of Calle Alcanfores and Calle Schell in Lima’s upscale Miraflores neighborhood known for its shopping, restaurants, antique dealers and breath taking ocean views. “This… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide announces the opening of the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba

TOKYO, Japan and MCLEAN, Va., 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) andHilton Hotels & Resortstoday announced the opening of the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba. The property is Hilton Worldwide’s 12th hotel in Japan, and the sixth in the Kanto region alongside Hilton Tokyo, Conrad Tokyo, Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa, Hilton Tokyo Bay and Hilton… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Tipaza in Algeria opening in late 2017

Signing  brings the group’s total portfolio in Africa to 66 hotels BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor,  one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu  Hotel, Tipaza in Algeria. The new build upper-upscale property featuring 168  rooms will welcome the first guests in late 2017. It is… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor continues to strengthen its presence in Africa; announces the first Radisson Blu Residence in Nairobi/Kenya opening in late 2016

Signing of  first Radisson Blu Residence in Nairobi/Kenya. Eight hotel openings in 2015 YTD, additional five openings scheduled till  year-end BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one  of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, continues to strengthen  its presence in Africa, the company’s most important growth market. At the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara’s Tydes Restaurant launches Coral Reef Aquarium Bar

Aquarium cocktail bar is the only one of its kind in California Santa Barbara, CA, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — The fine dining experience at the oceanfront Tydes Restaurant has become even more glamorous with the debut of the restaurant’s new Coral Reef Bar – a 275-gallon (1,250 litre) aquarium bar built to support… Read the full press release

Seven distinct new restaurants and bars open at one address, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

The new Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is home to an eclectic collection of world-class dining experiences and lively social venues Seoul, Korea, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Fast becoming the global capital of cool, the ever-changing, ever-charming and always exciting Seoul continues to influence the world’s palate and redefine the idea of a night… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul welcomes guests at the Korean capital’s Central Business District

Seoul, Korea, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Constantly surprising, always captivating, Seoul is a city of contrasts, where deep tradition lives in harmony with innovative technology and leading-edge fashion, imaginative pop culture and fiery food, trendsetting style and a playful attitude.  Now, in the heart of it all and welcoming the world for the… Read the full press release