The newly renovated Washington, D.C., landmark, The Mayflower Hotel joins Autograph Collection Hotels

Bethesda, MD, USA, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independently-rich, one-of-a-kind hotels, welcomes today the newly renovated Washington, D.C., landmark, The Mayflower Hotel. This new addition brings the Collection to 86 hotels worldwide. Once a part of Renaissance Hotels within the Marriott International family of lifestyle brands, The Mayflower… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces its second location in the heart of the Dubai’s International Financial Centre

Downtown hotel will complement the just-opened resort on Jumeirah Beach Toronto, Canada, 2015-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Within months of the successful opening of its first hotel in Dubai on Jumeirah Beach Road, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the development of a second, complementary location in the heart of the city’s International Financial… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Milano names Vito Mollica as its new Executive Chef

MILAN, Italy, 2015-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Milano, on the occasion of the start of Expo, announces the name of its new Executive Chef:Vito Mollica. The driving force of Il Palagio Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, three years ago Vito earned his first Michelin star and now, after a career of 19… Read the full press release

The Falling Leaves Gala Dinner hosted by Brodie Harper and Andy Lee in honour of The Shane Warne Foundation to take place at Vibe Hotel Marysville, May 9, 2015

Victoria, Australia, 2015-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Taking place at the recently launched Vibe Hotel Marysville this Saturday, is the Falling Leaves Gala Dinner hosted by Brodie Harper and Andy Lee, in honour of The Shane Warne Foundation (“TSWF”). TSWF has been committed to raising funds for the seriously ill and underprivileged children of… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® adds a 300-unit apartment complex in Raleigh, N.C. to its global portfolio

LOS ANGELES,  2015-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, today announced it has added a 300-unit apartment complex in Raleigh, N.C. to its global portfolio. The contemporary complex, renamed Oakwood Raleigh at Brier Creek, was purchased by Singapore-based Mapletree Group as part of its joint… Read the full press release

Catch the end of New Zealand’s autumn season with Agoda’s list of discounted accommodations

SINGAPORE, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has uncovered discounts of up to 50% on accommodation in 7 of New Zealand’s most beautiful locations, just in time to catch the end of the country’s cool and refreshing autumn season. New… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announces its first property in the Hungarian capital due to open in 2016

Known for innovators and dynamic thinkers, Hungarian city to welcome The Ritz-Carlton in 2016   Chevy Chase, Md., 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has signed a deal with Al Habtoor Group, the UAE based conglomerate, which will see the opening of the first property from the luxury brand in the… Read the full press release

Residence Inn by Marriott honors Tamera Mowry-Housley as its 2015 Resident Mom of the Year

Mowry-Housley named 2015 Resident Mom of the Year Bethesda, Md., 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Tamera Mowry-Housley has multiple titles in life: wife, mother, sister, actor, author, talk show host, entrepreneur, and now one more: Resident Mom of the Year. Today at the new Residence Inn Manhattan World Trade Center hotel, Residence Inn by… Read the full press release

Marriott International named Brand of the Year at this year’s British LGBT Awards

LONDON, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading hospitality company, Marriott International, is celebratingafter being named Brand of the Year at this year’s prestigious British LGBT Awards. Marriott International, which operates 57 hotels in the UK under brands including Marriott Hotels, Renaissance Hotels and Courtyard, was recognised for its Pride campaign and partnerships. The annual… Read the full press release

TownePlace Suites by Marriott® and The Container Store® launched selfie-worthy contest to find the most interesting suitcase tale

TownePlace Suites by Marriott and The Container Store Search For Travel Tale During Selfie With a Suitcase Promotion Bethesda, Md., 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Imagine the stories your suitcase could tell – packed, unpacked, overhead storage, cargo, security check, lost and found in a new destination. With the thrills and excitement associated with… Read the full press release

Travelport: Hotelzon enters into Spain and adds two new sales managers in France and the UK

Langley, UK, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotelzon, a leading hotel distribution technology provider for the B2B travel industry, today announced its entry into Spain and the addition of two new sales managers in France and the UK. The developments form part of the ongoing expansion plans for the business since Travelport acquired Hotelzon… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor further strengthens its presence in Turkey by announcing two new Park Inn by Radisson properties in Istanbul

Mid-market properties in Odayeri and Atasehir join portfolio in 2016 BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its presence in Turkey by announcing two new Park Inn by Radisson properties in Istanbul: The Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Residence Istanbul Odayeri… Read the full press release

Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands wins the “Diversity & Inclusion” award by The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards for employing 30% deaf employees within the hotel

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands wins the “Diversity & Inclusion” award by The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards, for employing as many as 30% deaf employees across all departments within the hotel. The award was received by one of the deaf staff members, Dale Holmes, Supervisor… Read the full press release

The Hotel Hershey to host its popular Jazz on the Veranda series – live jazz performances by local artists

Popular Summer Series is Free to Community and Resort Guests Hershey, Pa., 2015-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — From May 22 through August 28, The Hotel Hershey will host its popular Jazz on the Veranda series – live jazz performances by local artists – on select Friday evenings from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Jazz on the Veranda… Read the full press release

IHG and Pro Invest Group signed franchise agreement for 245-room Holiday Inn Express hotel in Adelaide’s Central Business District

Adelaide, Australia, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and international investment company Pro Invest Group have signed a franchise agreement for a 245-room Holiday Inn Express hotel in Adelaide’s Central Business District (CBD). The hotel is the third to be signed under the master development agreement between IHG and Pro Invest, which… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group to relaunch its external facing Employer Brand

Buckinghamshire, UK, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies with operations in nearly 100 countries worldwide, has today announced the relaunch of its external facing Employer Brand. The new brand identity, ‘All of you at IHG’, has evolved from in-depth market research which revealed the importance… Read the full press release

Serena Hotels’ property in Nanyuki Olpejeta House hosted Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism on her visit to Olpejeta Conservancy

CABINET SECRETARY FOR EAST AFRICAN AFFAIRS, COMMERCE AND TOURISM VISITS OLPEJETA CONSERVANCY Nanyuki, Kenya, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Olpejeta House, one of the two Serena Hotels’ properties in Nanyuki (Olpejeta Conservancy) had the pleasure of hosting the Hon. Phyllis Kandie- who is the Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism. Hon. Kandie… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama

84th Property to Join Exclusive Portfolio of Independent Hotels. PANAMA,  2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, announced today the addition of the new and stunning 391-room Sortis Hotel, Spa & Casino in Panama City, Panama. This marks the second hotel for Autograph Collection… Read the full press release

IHG and Amadeus to develop next-generation Guest Reservation System that will revolutionise the technological foundations of the global hospitality industry

Pioneering partnership with world’s leading technology provider Leadership position for IHG, as it focuses on innovation and development of bespoke technology LONDON, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (“IHG”) today announces that it is to continue its strategic relationship with Amadeus, the world’s leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry…. Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels releases the trailer of its second original short film French Kiss

Shot in Paris, Film Marks Second Original Film Production from the Marriott Content Studio Bethesda, Md., 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In anticipation of its second original short film, the Marriott Content Studio in collaboration with the company’s flagship Marriott Hotels brand today released the trailer for French Kiss. The mystical romance shot in Paris… Read the full press release

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company welcomes The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago to its hotel portfolio and all of its programs

Chevy Chase, Md., 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. announced today that The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will become a full participant in The Ritz-Carlton hotel portfolio and all of its programs. Guests will be able to make reservations on www.ritzcarlton.com and will be eligible for benefits of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards guest loyalty… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the launch of AC Hotel Miami Beach’s “Miami CULTure Project,” a collaboration program with Miami artists and influencers

Patrons to Enjoy Inspired Batched Cocktails, Locally-Sourced Products, a Spanish inspired Wines-by-the-glass and Tapas Menu, and More Miami, Fla., 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the launch of the AC Hotel Miami Beach’s “Miami CULTure Project,” a collaboration program with Miami artists and influencers. “Beyond the sun, beach… Read the full press release

Travelport announces the appointment of Steven Chambers to its Board of Directors

Langley, UK, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $8 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announced the appointment of Steven Chambers to its Board of Directors. The appointment is effective immediately.  Mr Chambers will also become a member… Read the full press release

Agoda.com lists hotels in Singapore offering discounts of SG $50 in time for the Great Singapore Sale, 29 May – 26 July

SINGAPORE, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has collected a list of hotels in Singapore offering discounts of SG $50, just in time for the Great Singapore Sale, the island nation’s giant annual shopping festival. This year the event runs… Read the full press release

Denmark: AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen voted one of the world’s most innovative and modern hotels

Hotel guests worldwide have placed the AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen among the top ten hotels in the category ‘World of Tomorrow’ making it belong to the world’s hottest and most futuristic hotels. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel guests from all over the world have participated in selecting the 4-star designer… Read the full press release

Accor announces the sale and franchise-back of 29 hotels in Germany and Netherlands for €234 million as part of HotelInvest’s assets restructuring

PARIS, 2015-4-29 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the restructuring of HotelInvest’s assets, Accor announces the sale and franchise-back of 29 hotels (3,354 rooms) in Germany (18 hotels, 2,167 rooms) and the Netherlands (11 hotels, 1,187 rooms) for a total value of €234 million. The selling price amounts to €209m. The buyer has… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Michael Mestraud as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole, 2015-4-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Michael Mestraud as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole – the only address in Wyoming to earn a Five-Star rating from the Forbes Travel Guide. Mestraud arrived in Jackson Hole after 15 years with… Read the full press release

317 guest room Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is the most anticipated hotel to open in Seoul yet

Prime location in the heart of Seoul, with easy access to the city’s hippest areas and historic sites 317 light-filled guest rooms and suites 7 high concept, high design restaurants and bars A modern spa, plus 3-storey health club Naturally lit, state-of-the-art function spaces for business and social gatherings World renowned, highly personalised Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide named one of the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity for the third consecutive year

Global hospitality company also named as one of the top 10 companies for Supplier Diversity, Global Diversity, and Diversity Councils. Parsippany, N.J., 2015-4-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Recognized for the recruitment, professional development, and inclusive environment provided to all associates, guests and customers, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, was named… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Doha kicks off a year of celebration in honour of the Hotel’s 10th anniversary

Doha’s premiere hotel reflects on the first decade of delighting guests Doha, Qatar, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha, an award-winning oasis-like property ideally located on a private beach in the heart of Doha’s cosmopolitan city, kicks off a year of celebration in honour of the Hotel’s 10th anniversary.  Recognised as a global… Read the full press release