BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-7-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces its first residence in Istanbul: the Radisson Blu Residence Istanbul Batisehir featuring 171 units is scheduled to open in Q2 2016. The signing further strengthens the position of Radisson Blu as the largest upper upscale brand… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Hotels
21c Museum Hotels co-founder Laura Lee Brown to present her latest exhibition at Swanson Contemporary in Louisville, KY, July 24 through August 22
Louisville, KY, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — 21c Museum Hotels co-founder Laura Lee Brown will present her latest exhibition, From Near and Far: New Painting and Photography by Laura Lee Brown, a solo exhibition of original oil portraits, photographs and photographic collages inspired by the artist’s travels at Swanson Contemporary in Louisville, KY. The exhibition opens on Friday,… Read the full press release
New Zealand: Museum Art Hotel’s Hippopotamus restaurant’s duo win the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge in Sri Lanka
A Wellington-based duo with French connections has just won the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge in Sri Lanka. Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Executive Chef Laurent Loudeac and Assistant Maitre d’ Camille Furminieux of Hippopotamus restaurant, part of Wellington’s celebrated Museum Art Hotel establishment, competed with 21 teams from 14… Read the full press release
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok’s international restaurant Brasserie Europa introduces new main dishes for its famous Sunday Longest Lunch
International-inspired dishes prepared á la minute and served all-you-can-eat from 12:00 – 17:00 every Sundays. Bangkok, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Brasserie Europa, an all-day-dining international restaurant at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, introduces its new main dishes, featuring the freshest ingredients and highest quality available in the market. Using European-style cooking techniques, the chefs… Read the full press release
Philippines: Discovery Shores Boracay nominated in the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards
BORACAY Island, Philippines, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Discovery Shores Boracay, the country’s multi-awarded luxury resort announces its most recent nomination in the world’s leading awards initiative for luxury hotels, the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards. As an esteemed Nominee under the following categories: Luxury Beach Resort, Luxury Island Resort and Luxury Wedding Destination, Discovery… Read the full press release
IHG announces the opening of the Holiday Inn® Natal hotel in Brazil
IHG continues growth in Brazil with the opening of the country’s eighth Holiday Inn hotel MIAMI, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the Holiday Inn® Natal hotel. The new build, 216-room property is located in the northeastern city of Natal, the capital and… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Express® brand becomes the official hotel sponsor of the new weekly television event “KNOCK KNOCK LIVE”
Brand Celebrates the Summer of Surprise by Treating Guests to “Pancakes at Night” throughout the Month of August ATLANTA, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the Holiday Inn Express®brand as the official hotel sponsor of “KNOCK KNOCK LIVE,” the new, life-changing weekly television event… Read the full press release
IHG brings its boutique, Hotel Indigo®, to the historic city of York
DENHAM, UK, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today brings its boutique, Hotel Indigo®, to the historic city of York. Operating under a franchise agreement with Sojourn Hotels, Hotel Indigo® York opens its doors on Walmgate, a thriving foodie destination and the birthplace of York’s chocolate making empire. The… Read the full press release
IHG announces the opening of the new-build 132-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Chihuahua Mexico
One of the fastest-growing hotel brands expands in Mexico Chihuahua. Chih., 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 132-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Chihuahua Juventud hotel following a US$ 9 million investment by owner Tinga S.A. de C.V. The hotel joins… Read the full press release
Sunwing Travel Group: CHIC Punta Cana by Royalton Luxury Resorts reduces its carbon footprint with the installation of One Link Global ECA Technology and Green Chemical program
Dominican Republic, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — CHIC Punta Cana by Royalton Luxury Resorts has just completed the installation of a new Electro-Chemical-Activation (ECA) Technology and complete Green Chemical program for Housekeeping and Kitchens. The first of its kind ever to be put into operation in the Dominican Republic, the new One Link Global eco-friendly cleaning… Read the full press release
Steigenberger to open its inaugural five-star property in Dubai this October 2015
DUBAI, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hot on the heels of its announcement to open the InterCityHotel Culture Village in Dubai at the end of 2017, Steigenberger Hotels announces the launch of its inaugural five-star property in this important market, the Steigenberger-managed Hotel at Business Bay in Dubai, which will open doors to guests… Read the full press release
Amadeus expands its technology offering to the hotel industry with the acquisition of Netherlands-based Itesso BV
Deal accelerates fully integrated cloud-based Hotel IT platform enabling a single view of the business across hotel groups, brands and properties Madrid, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus is to expand its technology offering to the hotel industry with the acquisition of Netherlands-based Itesso BV, a provider of cloud-native property management systems (PMS). With its… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum announces the opening of its new fish restaurant, Bodrum Balıkçısı
Hong Kong, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkey’s most exclusive resort, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum, is offering an exciting culinary experience at its newly opened fish restaurant, Bodrum Balıkçısı. Home to the region’s best fine dining, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum now features eleven restaurants and bars providing innovative cuisine in stylish and sophisticated surroundings with expansive… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Paris collaborates with French urban artist, Mambo to create new visual identity for the hotel cake shop
Hong Kong, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce its latest collaboration with French urban artist, Mambo. The artist will create a new visual identity for the hotel cake shop and exhibit specially commissioned paintings in the lobby from September. A self-taught artist, Mambo uses his own graphic language… Read the full press release
Marriott International’s luxury brands again recognized by travelers for high guest satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Named #1 For Seventh Year – JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts Moves Up 23-Points To Take Third Marriott’s Award winning Luxury Hotels Continue to be the Destinations of Choice for the Discerning and Next Generation Traveler Bethesda, MD, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MAR) luxury brands, The… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton named the top luxury brand for guest satisfaction in the J. D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study
Guest satisfaction rating is highest among luxury brands and highest ever in report Chevy Chase, Md, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC was named the top luxury brand for guest satisfaction in the J. D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. The hotel company has topped its own highest… Read the full press release
Agoda.com hotel reviewers survey: Russians emerged as the most generous, while travelers from the UAE are the most demanding
SINGAPORE, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of the world’s leading accommodation sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smarts survey, which shows the nationalities that give the best – and worst – hotel review scores on average. Russians emerged as the most… Read the full press release
TravelClick expanded its partnership with TripAdvisor to offer TripConnect™ instant booking to their iHotelier Web 3.0 booking engine customers
TripConnect Instant Booking Available to TravelClick’s Web 3.0 Booking Engine Customers NEW YORK, 2015-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, today announced that it has expanded its partnership with TripAdvisor to offer TripConnect™ instant booking to their iHotelier Web 3.0 booking engine customers. TripConnect… Read the full press release
TravelClick: HSMAI’s Washington DC Chapter will host educational and networking event for area hotel industry professionals Aug. 13
NEW YORK, 2015-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s Washington DC Chapter will host an educational and networking event, Budget Season Is Coming, and You Don’t Know Where to Go, for area hotel industry professionals Aug. 13 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel. The event, sponsored… Read the full press release
Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Torah Bright and 2x longboard world champion Kelia Moniz will host Bali’s inaugural #runsupyoga event on August 15 at Four Seasons Resort Bali
Bali at Jimbaran Bay, 2015-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In the name of promoting an active and healthy beach lifestyle, Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Torah Bright and 2x longboard world champion Kelia Moniz will host Bali’s inaugural #runsupyoga event on August 15, 2015 atSundara Bali, the beach-club and restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran… Read the full press release
Radisson Blu to open Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Jeddah and its third hotel in the city
BRUSSELS, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, one of the world’s leading hotel brands, announces the opening of Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Jeddah and its third hotel in the city. The hotel is operated by Rezidor, a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, and the opening strengthens its constantly growing portfolio in… Read the full press release
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham® and Wingate by Wyndham® ranked highest in guest satisfaction in 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study
Microtel takes top spot among economy/budget hotel chains for third consecutive year while Wingate makes triumphant return in midscale segment PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced that J.D. Power has ranked two of its brands—Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham® and Wingate by Wyndham®—highest in guest satisfaction within their respective… Read the full press release
Vibe Hotel Marysville opens The Spa at Marysville
Victoria, Australia, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The ultimate escape in for the mind and body has now opened in Murrindindi Shire in the heart of beautiful Marysville. Guests at the new Vibe Hotel Marysville can unwind and rid themselves of life’s little stresses at The Spa at Marysville. This exciting new offering promises… Read the full press release
The Hay-Adams becomes the only Washington, D.C. hotel to be placed in the “Top 100 Hotels” in Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2015
THE HAY-ADAMS NAMED IN TRAVEL + LEISURE’S WORLD’S BEST AWARDS 2015 AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP 100 HOTELS The iconic hotel is recognized as the #2 Large City Hotel in the Continental U.S., and the only hotel in Washington, D.C. to be named to the Top 100 Hotels in the World. WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-7-17 —… Read the full press release
Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan wins the 2015 Hurun Presidential award for Top Restaurant in Foshan area
HONG KONG, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan has just won the 2015 Hurun Presidential award for Top Restaurant in Foshan area. The hotel’s Lingnan Private Cuisine restaurant is located on the 5th floor and connects to Lingnan Garden, overlooking the beautiful Lingnan Tiandi. Chinese Executive Chef Mr. Samuel Guo… Read the full press release
Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong appoints Great Southern Outbound to establish stronger foothold in Australia and New Zealand
HONG KONG, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong is pleased to announce the appointment of Great Southern Outbound (GSO), a Sydney-based representation company providing hospitality sales and marketing solutions in Australia and New Zealand. In establishing a stronger foothold in the Asia Pacific region, GSO will represent the three… Read the full press release
Hyatt Place recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains
CHICAGO, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced that the Hyatt Place brand has been recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains. The award comes as a result of guest ratings in the recently released J.D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM.The Hyatt Place… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces the promotion of Mali Carow to Hotel Manager
Amman, Jordan, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces the promotion of Mali Carow to Hotel Manager, where she will take on the role of overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations at the property in Amman. Mali joined the team in Amman in May 2014 as Food & Beverage Director, overseeing all kitchens,… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort Lanai joins Great Golf Resorts of the World’s collection of marquee golf properties
Hawaii, Lanai at Manele Bay, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Recognising Four Seasons Resort Lanai as the very best in must-play, must-stay experiences, Great Golf Resorts of the World has added the exclusive Hawaii golf destination and breathtaking Jack Nicklaus signature golf experience to its collection of marquee properties. Carefully curated, Great Golf Resorts… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Macao Cotai Strip launches special promotional campaign to commemorate its 7th Anniversary
Exclusive savings, lucky draws, special gifts and more for guests to celebrate the Hotel’s milestone anniversary in August 2015 Macau, China, 2015-7-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip will commemorate its 7th Anniversary on August 28, 2015 with the launch of a special promotional campaign. Throughout the month of August, the Hotel,… Read the full press release