Carlson Rezidor announces the 210-keys Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence scheduled to open in Q4 2015

Brussels, Belgium, 2015-3-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, announces the very first Park Inn by Radisson in Romania: the Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence featuring 210 keys is scheduled to open in Q4 2015. It will be part of Carlson Rezidor’s first… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey wins best hotel in the four & five star category, and best overall hotel winner in Jersey at the Channel Island accommodation awards

Congratulations to our hotel for two award wins: the best hotel in the four & five star category, and best  overall hotel winner in Jersey, at the Channel Island accommodation awards. Brussels, Belgium, 2015-3-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The award are run by C.I. Travel Group, in  partnership with online review portal Feefo to highlight… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide to encourage energy conservation by turning its lights down for the Earth Hour global initiative on March 29

Global hospitality company encourages family of brands and business units to participate and help increase awareness of energy conservation PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality providers and an industry leader in sustainable best practices, is participating in the Earth Hour global initiative by turning… Read the full press release

Baymont Inn & Suites’ spring 2015 “Home Team Hospitality” contest gives amateur teams, groups and clubs the chance to win $10,000 and 1,000,000 Wyndham Rewards points

Community-focused hotel brand offers groups the chance to win funds and Wyndham Rewards® points PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Baymont Inn & Suites, the midscale hotel brand with a “Hometown Hospitality” service promise of listening to guests and treating them like neighbors, is offering amateur teams, groups and clubs the chance to win $10,000… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide announces the appointment of Richard E. Constable III as senior VP overseeing government relations and commercial contracts

New Jersey Commissioner of Community Affairs named Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Commercial Contracts at global hospitality company Parsippany, NJ, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard E. Constable III, as senior vice president, overseeing government relations and commercial contracts for the global hospitality… Read the full press release

Interstate Europe announces senior appointments to its UK management team

Arlington, VA, 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK division of Interstate Europe, part of leading global hotel management company Interstate Hotels & Resorts, has announced a quartet of senior appointments to its UK management team. Barry Dawson joins the company as Vice President Hotels Finance; Quentin Neville as Vice President Procurement; Clare Snowdon… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s Autograph Collection announces the launch of Kameha Grand Zurich

Designed by world-renowned Dutch designer and art director, Marcel Wanders, Kameha Grand Zurich is Autograph Collection’s first property in Switzerland Bethesda, Md., 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of one-of-a-kind independent hotels, is proud to announce the launch of Kameha Grand Zurich. Set in the heart of one of Europe’s most… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Group receives Top Superbrand Award

FRANKFURT, 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Independent economic experts and media research institutions were on hand to help the jurors in making their selection, whilst companies were not permitted to nominate themselves for an award. At a special tribute event staged at the Journalists’ Club in the Axel Springer Building, the Steigenberger Hotel Group… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. to provide consumers with more meaningful travel destination content and information on Traveler.Marriott.Com

Content Provides Unique Destination Experiences and Tips Authored by Digital Travel Experts Bethesda, Md., 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move to provide consumers with more meaningful travel destination content and information, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) is launching Marriott Traveler on its industry-leading website Marriott.com. Today, many travelers begin their planning process by researching… Read the full press release

Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest completes refurbishment of its meeting space

BUCHAREST, Romania, 2015-3-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest announced completed refurbishment of its meeting space. “We are proud to add new, fully renovated meeting and conference rooms to our offering to the large and small events business. This will strengthen our position as Bucharest’s most iconic property, with the highest-standard facilities. Our desire… Read the full press release

Michelin Star winner and author of three recipe books Nicolas Vienne joins Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita as Executive Chef.

Michelin Star winner and author of three recipe books joins leading Indian Ocean resort, bringing wealth of international experience MAURITIUS, 2015-3-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With the transfer of Thierry Papillier to the soon-to-open Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca,  award-winning French chef Nicolas Vienne joins the team at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita in… Read the full press release

David Bernand becomes the eighth General Manager of US’s first Four Seasons hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

Washington, DC, 2015-3-23 — /Travel PR News/ — David Bernand is appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, the city’s only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel. Bernand, who served previously at the Georgetown hotel for six years and received three promotions starting as Assistant Director of Food and Beverage to Hotel Manager, is called… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts opened Raffles Jakarta at the heart of Jakarta’s golden triangle, 25% off for guests staying from 16 March 2015 – 30 June 2015

Raffles Hotels & Resorts strengthens its Asian portfolio with the opening of Raffles Jakarta JAKARTA, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Opening on Monday 16 March 2015, Raffles Jakarta will stand as a beacon above the thriving commercial hub of Kuningan. The hotel is exclusively linked to the new Ciputra Artpreneur Centre, a landmark development… Read the full press release

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport to open its doors late-March 2015

Bringing leisure and business travellers closer to home. New South Wales, Australia, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Built to bring the spacious comfort of apartment-style accommodation to the busiest airport# in Australia and a bustling business district, Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport is set to open its doors late-March 2015. Less than one kilometre from Sydney… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels to establish new-build, next-generation Vibe hotel in North Sydney

Vibe Hotel North Sydney – the next hub of inspiration and connection, due to arrive in 2017. New South Wales, Australia, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE (Toga Far East) Hotels is completing a management agreement to establish a new-build, next-generation Vibe hotel as part of Cromwell Property Group’s redevelopment of Northpoint Tower, addressing demand… Read the full press release

Jersey: Radisson Blu and La Villette Hotel crowned overall winners in Jersey and Guernsey by C.I. Travel Group and Feefo

JERSEY, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The first truly independent Channel Island accommodation awards have been announced, with Radisson Blu and La Villette Hotel being crowned overall winners in Jersey and Guernsey respectively. C.I. Travel Group, in partnership with online review portal Feefo, is behind the scheme to highlight customer service excellence in the Channel… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group’s Annual Report 2014 and Sustainability Report 2014 (downloads)

Brussels, Belgium, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, has published its Annual Report 2014 and Sustainability Report 2014. The publications can be downloaded here:   Annual Report 2014 Sustainability Report 2014   For further information please contact: Christiane Reiter, Senior Director Corporate Communication, Christiane.Reiter@rezidor.com Inge… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals: TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort will again host the 32nd Annual Helen Drake Invitational tennis tournament, April 15-19, 2015

TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort welcomes Helen Drake Invitational for 32nd consecutive year  Miramar Beach, Fla., 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rentals and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort, a ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals managed… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation to convert Tbilisi national heritage monument into a Hyatt Regency hotel

Plans in place to convert a Tbilisi national heritage monument into a Hyatt Regency hotel CHICAGO, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Rustaveli Property Ltd for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, which is expected to open in… Read the full press release

Warwick International Hotels: all Warwick Le Lagon Resort’s guests and employees are safe after Cyclone Pam passed through Vanuatu

Warwick International Hotels confirm that all Warwick Le Lagon Resort‘s guests and employees are safe after Cyclone Pam passed through the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. VANUATU, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — “We are very proud and grateful to our local team at the Warwick Le Lagon Resort who took care of our guests… Read the full press release

G6 Hospitality LLC CEO Jim Amorosia joined the Board of Directors of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)

Board comprised of accomplished executives and leaders from every segment of the hotel industry Dallas, Texas, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Jim Amorosia, President and CEO of G6 Hospitality LLC has joined the Board of Directors of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels AG to open second Jaz in the City hotel in Stuttgart

Steigenberger Hotels AG to open second Jaz in the City hotel in Stuttgart STUTTGART, Germany, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Jaz in the City enables its guests to embrace authentic experiences in a city hotel. Its target group comprises open-minded world explorers, weekend adventurers, foodies and “bizcationers” – modern business travellers and consultants who… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association announced new additions to its Board of Directors

New additions join accomplished executives and leaders from every segment of the hotel industry Washington, D.C., 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today announced new additions to its Board of Directors. The 2015 Board of Directors represents… Read the full press release

IHG launches its first-ever “Mexico Flash Sale”; 30% discount to IHG® Rewards Club members when they book between March 13th and 16th

IHG® Rewards Club members get 30 percent off stays March 13 – June 15 México, D.F., 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) one of the world’s leading hotel companies, launches today its first-ever “Mexico Flash Sale”.  IHG® Rewards Club members will receive a 30 percent discount off the Best Flexible Rate, when they… Read the full press release

IHG brings its boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, to Southeast Asia with the opening of Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road

Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road brings inspired design to the city Bangkok, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has brought its boutique hotel brand, Hotel Indigo, to Southeast Asia with the opening of Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road. The 192-room Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road is… Read the full press release

MCI Group’s Andrea Irani named Managing Director of HSMAI United Arab Emirates (UAE)

McLEAN, VA, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has named the MCI Group’s Andrea Irani as the new Managing Director of HSMAI United Arab Emirates (UAE). Irani has more than 25 years of experience in hospitality, media events planning and conference management, and, through her role as Account Manager… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental confirms unauthorized access in the credit card systems in a limited number of hotels in US and Europe

At Mandarin Oriental, the safety and security of our guests remains a priority. The following statement and FAQ’s are designed to provide regular updates on the current situation as new information becomes available. Hong Kong, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental confirms that the credit card systems in a limited number of our… Read the full press release

Two-Michelin-starred chef Richard Ekkebus won the Chef’s Choice Award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Singapore

Hong Kong, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Culinary Director of Amber Richard Ekkebus has won the prestigious Chef’s Choice Award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Singapore. Coveted by the restaurant community, this honour is voted by Richard’s peers across Asia and recognises him as a master craftsman. Having guided Amber to the top… Read the full press release

Agoda.com uncovered specials on accommodation in three of Thailand’s most popular destinations to celebrate Thai New Year Songkran

SINGAPORE, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has uncovered specials on accommodation in three of Thailand’s most popular destinations to celebrate Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year and one of the country’s most fun-filled annual events. The festival today is… Read the full press release

Agoda.com announced early bird hotel deals in Guangzhou, China to prepare for the 117th China Import and Export Fair

SINGAPORE, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced early bird hotel deals in Guangzhou, China to prepare for the 117th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair. Huge crowds of importers, exporters, and manufacturers… Read the full press release