Category Archives: Hotels

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC hosted 36th annual Race to Beat Cancer 5K; raised more than USD 180,000 for cancer research

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Washington, DC, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On Saturday September 17, 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC hosted the 36th annual Race to Beat Cancer 5K. The event raised more than USD 180,000 for cancer research at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. A total of 921 participants and 147 volunteers that included families, competitive runners, corporate… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe announces the appointment of Kai Autenrieth as Executive Chef

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Autenrieth to bring international culinary repertoire to his first post in the United States Santa Fe, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, set among 57 acres (23 hectares) of and located 10 minutes from downtown Santa Fe, announces the appointment of Kai Autenrieth as Executive Chef. In his first… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu Hotel in Lyon, France to open 1st October 2016

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PARIS, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Radisson Blu Hotel in Lyon will open 1st October 2016. The stylish and contemporary hotel, located on the upper floors of Lyon’s iconic Part-Dieu tower, known locally as “Le Crayon”, boasts breath-taking views of the city’s historical quarter, the French Alps and Mont Blanc, and marks a… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels International announces new parental leave and caretaking benefits

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New family care program is an industry-leading benefit ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced today new parental leave and caretaking benefits, placing it in a leadership position in the lodging industry. “At Choice, we know how difficult it can be to achieve work/life balance and we are… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North welcomes Marc Bromley as General Manager

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Seasoned hotelier promoted following successful term as Resort Manager Scottsdale, U.S.A., 2016-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North announces the appointment of Marc Bromley as General Manager, effective immediately. A 10-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Bromley served most recently as the property’s Resort Manager since spring 2014…. Read the full news article

‘INNovation Room’: Park Inn® by Radisson launches international campaign to cultivate creativity among hotel management school students

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BRUSSELS, 2016-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Nine of the leading hotel management schools gathered in Manchester, England, last weekend for the launch of an international campaign from Park Inn® by Radisson that aims to drive innovation around the company’s guest experience whilst supporting the Youth Career Initiative (YCI) for young people at risk of unemployment…. Read the full news article

EL FUNDADOR DE MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, GABRIEL ESCARRER, RECIBE EN LONDRES EL PREMIO “HALL OF FAME” EN EL FORO DE INVERSIÓN HOTELERA MÁS IMPORTANTE DE EUROPA

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El reconocimiento se otorga a aquellas personas que han realizado una “profunda contribución” a la Industria Hotelera de Europa Mallorca, España, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, fundador y presidente de Meliá Hotels International (MHI) la primera compañía hotelera española y tercera en Europa, ha sido reconocido con el “Hall of Fame Award”… Read the full news article

James Robertson building in Nashville, Tennessee to be converted into luxury hotel joining The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio

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CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — HRI Properties and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced plans to convert the current James Robertson building in Nashville, Tennessee into a luxury hotel joining The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio. HRI Properties plans to spend approximately $50 million to update the building into a 191-room hotel, and upon… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the appointment of Anne-Marie Law as chief human resources officer

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CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced it has selected Anne-Marie Law as the company’s chief human resources officer. Law will assume the role on October 3 and report to Mark Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer. “Anne-Marie shares our passion for putting people first, truly exemplifying what the… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces sale of Hyatt Regency Birmingham to Bin Otaiba Investment Group affiliate

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CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has sold Hyatt Regency Birminghamfor approximately £38.6 million to an affiliate of Bin Otaiba Investment Group. The purchaser will also spend approximately £2.7 million in additional capital expenditures to further improve the property over the next three years. As… Read the full news article

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Istanbul: The Steigenberger Hotel Group opens its second hotel in Turkey

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FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has opened its second hotel in Turkey. The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Istanbul is conveniently located only four kilometres away from the International Ataturk Airport, which serves more than 60 million passengers and therefore ranks eleventh among the world’s biggest airports. The hotel offers access… Read the full news article

Jaz in the City’s website recognised by American Web Marketing Association

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FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Jaz in the City, the new brand from the Steigenberger Hotel Group, has won a prize in the USA for its website. The American Web Marketing Association recognised the new Internet presence of the brand by conferring an award in the category “Hotel and Lodging”. The Internet site… Read the full news article

InterContinental to open first resort in the Maldives on the island of Maamunagau

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Second Maldives resort by IHG and Hotel Properties Limited to open on Maamunagau island DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Hotel Properties Limited (“HPL”) to open a new InterContinental resort on the island of Maamunagau in the Maldives…. Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group announces Holiday Inn® Dubai Science Park, scheduled to open in 2019

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DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today the signing of Holiday Inn® Dubai Science Park. The newly built hotel will operate under a management agreement with an affiliate of the Rolaco Group, who also own InterContinental® Dallas, InterContinental® Semiramis, InterContinental®Geneva, Crowne Plaza®… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Nevis named Caribbean’s Leading Beach Resort for the second consecutive year in the 23rd Annual World Travel Awards

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Authentic Caribbean luxury resort also recognised as Leading Resort and Luxury Hotel Villa in St. Kitts and Nevis Nevis, West Indies, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis has been named Caribbean’s Leading Beach Resort for the second consecutive year in the 23rd Annual World Travel Awards.  The resort was also recognised as… Read the full news article

Introducing the New Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

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New York, 2016-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — All-new Robert A.M. Stern masterpiece marks latest milestone in the rebirth of the “New” New York Downtown New York. Words that conjure endless excitement – new additions to the arts scene, celebrity chefs transforming the dining experience, pace setting fashion and soaring architecture, tradition and innovation now exist… Read the full news article

Smart Partners: Jim Burba and Bob Hayes release their new book

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Costa Mesa, CA, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jim Burba and Bob Hayes have released their new book Smart Partners. Published by SelectBooks in New York, the book draws on the couple’s unique experiences as life and business partners to explain their methods and thinking for building, sustaining, and growing successful relationships in business and… Read the full news article

At Six — contemporary art hotel in Stockholm joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts portfolio

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New opening aims to restore a bygone era of glamour to the Brunkebergstorg district and signifies first-time presence in Sweden for the Preferred brand CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Slated to open in March 2017 after a grand-scale development, At Six – a contemporary art hotel continuing the Swedish tradition for elegant design aesthetics,… Read the full news article

Revinate welcomed Dan Hang as its Chief Product Officer

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Revinate, the software as a service (SaaS) company that helps hotels reinvent the guest experience, today announced Dan Hang has joined asits Chief Product Officer. Hang brings a proven record of success, where he recently ledproduct development and strategy at Trulia (IPO + acquisition by Zillow). At Revinate,… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s rewards program Club Carlson launches Members Only Rate

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MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS AND SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Club CarlsonSM, the global rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the launch of the Members Only Rate, giving members the exclusive opportunity to save up to 10 percent off the lowest available rate at participating hotels when booking directly on Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group… Read the full news article

Hampton by Hilton brand announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Pulaski in Tennessee

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Hotel is near colleges and a state park PULASKI, Tenn. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT)Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Pulaski. The 68-room hotel joins… Read the full news article

Hyatt appoints Jim Chu to the newly created position of global head of select service and franchise strategy

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CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt has appointed its longtime executive Jim Chu to the newly created position of global head of select service and franchise strategy, designed to strengthen and support the continued growth of the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands. Chu will report… Read the full news article

Steigenberger to open new five-star hotel in Heihe, China

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FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Steigenberger is continuing its expansion in China. A new five-star hotel is set to open in Heihe as early as next year. The city lies directly on the border between China and Russia and thus is ideally situated to cater to business travellers and tourists from both countries…. Read the full news article

Steigenberger Hotel Group launches “China Selection” scheme to meet Chinese guests’ needs

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“China Selection” will be launched in 26 hotels to mark Chinese National Day FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests from China staying at hotels in the Steigenberger Hotel Group will be able to enjoy a special service from 1 October. 26 of the hotels operating under the Steigenberger und IntercityHotel brands will be… Read the full news article

IHG announces Timo Weiland as Style Director for the Crowne Plaza® brand in the Americas

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Hotel Team Uniform Collection Sketches Unveiled as Part of Crowne Plaza Accelerate Plan DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces at New York Fashion Week that Timo Weiland, New York based Womens and Menswear brand, has been appointed as Style Director for the… Read the full news article

IHG announces the appointment of Ranjay Radhakrishnan as Chief Human Resources Officer

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DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces that Ranjay Radhakrishnan has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer. He will join the business on 1st December and will become a member of IHG’s Executive Committee, replacing Tracy Robbins who stepped down from the… Read the full news article

CATHY HOLLER AND PAT LISTA JOIN TULLY LUXURY TRAVEL’S GROWING EXECUTIVE TEAM

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TORONTO, ON, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As Tully Luxury Travel prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary year, it has announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team. Ms. Cathy Holler joins as Vice President, African Dreams, and Mr. Pat Lista joins as Vice President, Product & Contracting. Both bring 30 years of experience… Read the full news article

The Milestone Hotel in Kensington to host cocktail-making masterclasses this October

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LONDON, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of London Cocktail Week 2016, The Milestone Hotel in Kensington is offering cocktail-making masterclasses led by an expert mixologist. From Wednesday 5 October – Tuesday 11 October 2016, cocktail enthusiasts can learn the tricks of the trade from The Milestone’s head bartender, Plinio Veloso. In the hotel’s… Read the full news article

The Emirates Palace Spa named ‘World’s Best Hotel Spa’, ‘Abu Dhabi’s Best Hotel Spa’ and ‘Middle East’s Best Hotel Spa’ at the 2016 World Spa Awards

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ABU DHABI, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — 2016 The Emirates Palace Spa has, once again, been crowned the ‘World’s Best Hotel Spa’ and ‘Abu Dhabi’s Best Hotel Spa’ at the 2016 World Spa Awards but, this year, the Spa also took home the ‘Middle East’s Best Hotel Spa’ award turning a much deserved spotlight onto… Read the full news article

Agoda Travel Smart study reveals which of Asia’s destinations sees the fastest growth in visitors from Europe

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda, 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 Smart study which shows which of Asia’s destinations are seeing the fastest growth in visitors from Europe. Based on booking data from millions of Agoda.com… Read the full news article