Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita debuts multi-million dollar renovation this winter

New Resort enhancements and group experiences at award-winning beachfront Mexico resort include elevated Signature Suites and reimagined Apuane Spa with AntiGravity fitness and aerial yoga classes Punta Mita, México, 2016-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, a five-star luxury resort tucked into the lush landscape of the Riviera Nayarit, debuts a multi-million… Read the full news article

The Rezidor Hotel Group signs Radisson Blu Hotel, Trabzon in Turkey

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, is pleased to announce the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Trabzon in Turkey. The newly built hotel is the latest addition to the group’s… Read the full news article

The Rezidor Hotel Group signs the first Radisson RED in Georgia

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of the first Radisson RED in Georgia. The new build city center stand-alone hotel will be located in the heart of… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotels & Resorts further expands presence in key markets with the addition of 24 new member hotels

CHICAGO, 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces the addition of 24 member hotels over the past three months, which mark the company’s debut in key regions, signal the expansion of existing partnerships, and represent enhanced presence in key markets. Highlights of the new hotel additions… Read the full news article

Marriott International brings Sheraton Grand into Guinea, West Africa with opening of Sheraton Grand Conakry

Bethesda, Md, 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), today (12/12/2016) announced the debut of Sheraton Grand in Africa with opening of Sheraton Grand Conakry, welcoming it to the brand’s premier tier of hotels recognized for their exciting destinations, distinguished designs, and excellence in service and… Read the full news article

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts teams up with X+Q Art to launch distinctive artworks celebrating its hotels across Greater China

Le Méridien unveils collaboration with Chinese art collective X+Q Art at the press conference. From left to right: Mike Fulkerson , Vice President of Brand Marketing, Asia Pacific; Marriott International Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts; Jing Xiang, co-founder of X+Q Art; Guangci Qu, co-founder of X+Q Art   Shanghai, China,… Read the full news article

Moxy Hotels debuts in the UK with the opening of Moxy Aberdeen Airport

London, 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s bold experiential hotel brand, has debuted in the UK with the launch of Moxy Aberdeen Airport.  Offering a spirited and stylish hotel experience at a surprisingly affordable price, the forward thinking brand offers a fresh take on traditional hospitality with playful communal spaces and… Read the full news article

AH&LA and NAESV to address sexual violence in the hospitality industry and offer tips to combat this issue

Washington, D.C., 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV) today ( December 9, 2016) announced a new partnership to continue the hotel industry’s long-standing efforts to raise awareness of sexual violence and provide hotel operators with new training tools and… Read the full news article

AH&LA announces the appointment of Sabre Hospitality Solutions President Alex Alt to its 2017 Board of Directors

Washington, D.C., 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has today (December 9, 2016 ) announced the appointment of Sabre Hospitality Solutions President, Alex Alt, to its 2017 Board of Directors. Alt proudly accepted the appointment to AHLA’s Board, which represents leaders from all sectors of the lodging industry, including brands,… Read the full news article

Discovery Destinations Hotels & Resorts becomes latest member brand of Global Hotel Alliance

Global Hotel Alliance and Discovery Destinations combine global brand recognition and award-winning loyalty to take the lead in the experiential travel space Dubai, 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Discovery Destinations Hotels & Resorts (“Discovery Destinations”) has joined Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”) as its latest member brand, while at the same time creating a new,… Read the full news article

World Luxury Hotel Awards recognises Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh with Luxury Hotel in Saudi Arabia award

World Luxury Hotel Awards recognises Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh with Luxury Hotel in Saudi Arabia award   Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has picked up the Luxury Hotel in Saudi Arabia award at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2016 recently held in Doha. This… Read the full news article

Chinese group HNA Tourism Group Co, Ltd. completes the purchase of Carlson Hotels Inc. from Carlson Hospitality Group, Inc.

Chinese group HNA Tourism Group Co, Ltd. completes the purchase of Carlson Hotels Inc. from Carlson Hospitality Group, Inc.   BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (07 Dec 2016), the Chinese group HNA Tourism Group Co, Ltd. (“HNA”) announced the successful completion of its purchase of Carlson Hotels Inc. from Carlson Hospitality Group,… Read the full news article

The Rezidor Hotel Group adds Park Inn by Radisson Izmailovo, Moscow to its portfolio of 35 hotels in Russia

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies in the world and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, is pleased to announce the signing of the Park Inn by Radisson Izmailovo, Moscow. The new property is the latest addition to the group’s portfolio… Read the full news article

KSL Resorts the first Duetto hotel partner to receive automated pricing recommendations enhanced by TravelClick’s future-looking Demand360® competitor data

With TravelClick’s Demand360 for Duetto, Hotels can Optimize Pricing Strategies by Seamlessly Integrating Future-Looking Competitor Demand Data San Francisco, 2016-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — KSL Resorts, manager of nine world-renowned recreational resorts, is the first Duetto hotel partner to receive automated pricing recommendations enhanced by TravelClick’s future-looking Demand360® competitor data – at the Monarch… Read the full news article

Katara Hospitality and Marriott International launch Tahseen hospitality training programme

Marriott International Leadership Development Programme created in response to rising need for Qatari leaders and managers within the hospitality industry   Doha, Qatar, 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the leading hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, and Marriott International today announced the launch of Tahseen hospitality training programme, a unique initiative… Read the full news article

Host Hotels & Resorts to increase and expand its efforts to reduce environmental footprint of its portfolio

BETHESDA, Md., 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) announced today new 2020 greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water and waste targets after meeting its 2017 goals ahead of schedule. Based on the success of its programs to date, the Company elected to increase and expand its efforts to reduce the… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip announces the appointment of Chef Cheung Chi Choi as Executive Chinese Chef

Chef Cheung Chi Choi brings his extensive culinary experience to Zi Yat Heen, enhancing the Hotel’s authentic Cantonese dining experience Macau, China, 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip, announces the appointment of Chef Cheung Chi Choi (Charles) as the Hotel’s Executive Chinese Chef. Chef Cheung will lead the team of… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels one of HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality”

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is pleased to announce it scored a perfect 100 as part of the 2017 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index – an annual report from HRC ranking companies on LGBT-friendly practices and policies. This rank has earned Choice Hotels the distinction of being… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels 2017 Travel Trend Outlook: Americans willing to spend more than last year to explore new places

Survey reveals Americans are willing to spend more and prioritize travel in 2017 ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — As 2017 fast approaches, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has released its annual traveler survey capturing the latest insights from U.S. consumers. This year’s survey reveals Americans will… Read the full news article

Distinguished hotelier Brent Martin appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail

Distinguished hotelier Brent Martin appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail   Vail, U.S.A., 2016-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Distinguished hotelier Brent Martin has been appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, after first arriving on an interim assignment in late September. “Brent’s knowledge and experience, along with… Read the full news article

Marriott International named among America’s top corporations for LGBT for the fourth consecutive year

Bethesda, MD, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today has been named, for the fourth consecutive year, among America’s top corporations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. (LGBT) equality, by again earning a perfect 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI… Read the full news article

IHG® announces the opening of Holiday Inn® London – Kensington

LONDON, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the opening of Holiday Inn® London – Kensington, one of the largest Holiday Inn® hotels in Europe. Featuring 708 bedrooms, the hotel is ideally located on the doorstep of the city’s most popular landmarks… Read the full news article

Wyndham Worldwide recognized as a “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” for the sixth time

Consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality” PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as one of the “Best Places to Work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Equality,” receiving a perfect score… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Morocco Collection announces the appointment of Pedro Manuel Folha Catarino as new Director of Spa

Pedro Manuel Folha Catarino will oversee Spas at Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca and Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Casablanca and Marrakech, Morocco, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Spa at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech and Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca announces the appointment of Pedro Manuel Folha Catarino as the new Director of Spa for the… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group announces the acquisition of Latin America’s leading Fën Hotels

The acquisition dramatically expands Wyndham Hotel Group’s management operations and presence across Latin America Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced its acquisition of Latin America’s leading Fën Hotels, adding 26 management contracts across Argentina, Peru, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia,  and the U.S. including two new Fën-built… Read the full news article

Super 8® brings its eclectic gallery of hotel kitsch to Art Basel in Miami

World’s largest economy brand joins with Bob Ross Company to bid final farewell to hotel art of yesteryear; wraps up $103 million in renovations PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Coming off the heels of its critically-acclaimed, first-ever “hotel art” show in New York City, Super 8® is bringing its eclectic gallery of hotel kitsch… Read the full news article

Hyatt Regency returns to Sydney with the debut of Hyatt Regency Sydney

CHICAGO, 2016-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hyatt Regency brand marked its return to Sydney with the debut of Hyatt Regency Sydney. Having operated in Australia for over 30 years, Hyatt hotels have developed a strong reputation in the country, and the opening of the new Hyatt Regency Sydney provides an opportunity for Hyatt to… Read the full news article

Hotel Alsik in Sønderborg to become the largest hotel in the southern border region of Denmark

Hotel Alsik in Sønderborg to become the largest hotel in the southern border region of Denmark   Copenhagen, Denmark, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The prominent hotel construction, designed and shaped by Denmark’s renowned Henning Larsen  Architects, is part of acclaimed architect Frank Gehry’s exciting master plan for the southerly Danish city. A plan… Read the full news article

Best Restaurant Design for KOLLÁZS – Brasserie & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest

Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — KOLLÁZS – Brasserie & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest and EDG Design have won Best Restaurant Design at the European Hotel Design Awards 2016. EDG’s initial design concept was inspired by the glamour of Budapest and the world renowned Gresham Palace, with a culinary point of… Read the full news article

GoInStore to provide virtual live tours of meetings and events facilities of Marriott’s ECN convention hotels in Europe

Bethesda, MD, 2016-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has today (11/29/2016) announced an exclusive relationship between its European Convention Network (ECN) and London-based technology start-up, GoInStore. Through this arrangement, meeting planners will have access to virtual live tours of meetings and events facilities of the ECN’s collection of 14 gold… Read the full news article