Category Archives: Hotels

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou’s general manager Bahram Sepahi became the General Manager of the Year at The Hotelier Awards China in Shanghai

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Guangzhou, China, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hotelier Awards China was held on December 11, 2014 where Bahram Sepahi of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou was among the 16 hoteliers to take home one of the accolades. The ceremony, which honours the dedicated professionals of the hotel industry, took place in Shanghai. More than… Read the full press release

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc selected Revinate’s SaaS solution for online reputation management across its global portfolio of hotels

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Revinate today announced that Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C) has selected Revinate’s SaaS solution for online reputation management across its global portfolio of hotels. M&C will be adopting Revinate’s Online Reputation Management Solution at both the corporate and property levels, emphasizing the hotel group’s commitment to maximizing… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts appointments: Laura E. FitzRandolph executive VP and chief HR and Erica H. Hageman as executive VP and general counsel

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – is proud to announce the executive committee appointments of Laura E. FitzRandolph as executive vice president and chief human resources officer, and Erica H. Hageman as executive vice president and general counsel, both reporting directly to… Read the full press release

RCI added two new properties in Japan to its exchange network through developer Gumi Development Co. Ltd

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Singapore, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI®, the global leader in holiday exchange, and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), recently added two new properties in Japan to its exchange network through an affiliation with developer Gumi Development Co. Ltd. “We are excited to add two great options for our members in… Read the full press release

Maryam Banikarim joins Hyatt Hotels Corporation as the company’s global chief marketing officer

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CHICAGO, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the appointment of Maryam Banikarim as the company’s global chief marketing officer. In this role, Banikarim will be responsible for driving the company’s individual brands and the experiences they offer online and offline while working across the organization to facilitate innovation around the… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opens Holiday Inn Express® Snowmass Village hotel in Colorado

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Hotel opens in time for 2015 ski season ATLANTA, 2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express® Snowmass Village hotel. As the newest addition to IHG hotels in Colorado, this four story hotel features 145 guest rooms and six suites…. Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London announces exclusive partnership with French high end luxury Maison Chloé

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Hong Kong, 2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Capitalising on its position in London’s most fashionable district, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with French high end luxury Maison Chloé, as the Spring/Summer 2015 collections arrive in stores, commencing Thursday 12th February 2015.In celebration of London Fashion Week, Mandarin Oriental… Read the full press release

Anantara Veli Resort & Spa Maldives announces 3 day 40% off sale January 9th – 11th, 2015

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MALDIVES, 2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Book your 2015 Maldives wish list travels with a special 3 day sale on anantara.com January 9th – 11th, 2015. Whether it’s a short getaway or a long holiday amidst the shimmering turquoise waters and dazzling white sands of the Indian Ocean, our Maldives Escapes offer award-winning resorts,… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide added 22-unit apartment building in London to its global portfolio

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LONDON,  2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has added a 22-unit apartment building in London to its global portfolio. The property, newly named Oakwood Marylebone, is situated at Jerome House, on 14 Lisson Grove. Located in the district of Marylebone, this recently renovated contemporary-style… Read the full press release

The Channel Islands to host family-friendly attractions during the Channel Islands Heritage Festival, 3rd April – 11th May 2015

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JERSEY, 2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Just a short hop by plane or ferry from the UK, the Channel Islands – Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Sark – play host to a plethora of family-friendly attractions, beaches, hotels and restaurants, delivering to parents and children alike a relaxing and fun-filled break. A must-see event… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide opens The GWR Tower Rooms and Tower Lounge@Paddington in an exclusive wing of the Hilton London Paddington Hotel

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Hilton Revives Brunel’s Grand Victorian Vision For Great Age Of Travel LONDON, 2015-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — A stunning new venue for business travellers will make its mark in central London on 1 January 2015 with the opening of the GWR Tower Rooms and Tower Lounge@Paddington in an exclusive wing of the Hilton London Paddington Hotel…. Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. to report fourth quarter 2014 earnings results on February 18, 2015

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Bethesda, Md., 2015-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) will report fourth quarter 2014 earnings results on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).  The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its fourth quarter 2014 earnings on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 10… Read the full press release

Marriott International certified as one of the “Top Employers in China 2015” for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute

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Shanghai, 2015-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has been certified as one of the “Top Employers in China 2015” for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute. The Top Employers Institute recognizes leading organizations around the world that achieve the highest standards of excellence in employee conditions. Top… Read the full press release

Thailand-based real estate developer Country Group Development (CGD) and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announce plan for a luxury hotel and residential project along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River

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Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River and Four Seasons Private Residences Bangkok at Chao Phraya River to take their place as iconic landmarks on the longest waterfront promenade in Bangkok, covering 35-2-68 rai (approximately 14.2 acres) and 350 metres (1,150 feet) of river frontage The development has been unveiled as Chao Phraya Estate… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh names Marcel Oostenbrink as the new Resort Manager

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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2015-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Maria Jagla, General Manager, is pleased to announce the new appointment of Marcel Oostenbrink as the new Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh. Marcel is a second generation hotelier holding a bachelors degree from the International Hotel School “The Hague” as well as a… Read the full press release

Kurumba Maldives Staff and volunteers help create the largest coral frames in the Maldives

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MALDIVES, 2014-12-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A team of volunteers joined forces with Kurumba staff on Wednesday (December 17) to rescue corals from a land reclamation project and help create the largest coral frames in the Maldives. Thanks to the efforts of the team two massive 20ft coral frames packed with transplanted coral have… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok will be operated by Minor Hotel Group from March 1, 2015 under the brand Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas

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Effective March 1, 2015 Hotel will be operated under Anantara brand Toronto, Canada, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels Limited (Four Seasons) and the owner of Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, Minor Hotel Group (MHG), announced today that effective March 1, 2015, MHG will operate the Hotel under its own luxury hospitality brand, Anantara Hotels,… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide added 232-unit apartment complex in Dallas, Texas to its global portfolio

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LOS ANGELES, 2014-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has added a 232- unit apartment complex in Dallas, Texas to its global portfolio. The property, newly named Oakwood Dallas Uptown, is located in a high demand, upscale and walkable neighborhood in the heart of North Dallas…. Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International: TRYP by Wyndham y la fundación Pequeño Deseo se unen esta Navidad para Cumplir Deseos

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Mallorca, España, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — TRYP by Wyndham, marca urbana de Meliá Hotels International, se ha unido a la Fundación Pequeño Deseo con el objetivo de lograr que niños con enfermedades crónicas o de mal pronóstico vean cumplidos sus sueños y deseos. Desde el año 2009, Meliá Hotels International cuenta con un… Read the full press release

RCI and China Daily to jointly promote awareness and recognition of shared ownership in China

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Singapore, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Daily that formalizes a commitment to jointly promote awareness and recognition of shared ownership to China’s local government, commercial developers and general public. The agreement builds on a common goal to… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership hosted “An American Christmas: Gigging & Grubbing,” at Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort in Oceanside, California

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Featured Artists Include Plain White T’s, Amalia, Pawnshop Kings and BJ Thomas ORLANDO, Fla., 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), recently hosted filming and production of a holiday television special titled “An American Christmas: Gigging… Read the full press release

America’s Largest Cruise Agency CruisesOnly® to add “free hotel stay” option to its already robust Loyalty Club

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America’s Largest Cruise Agency Provides Unprecedented Benefits Program to Past Customers and Best Cruise Deals Wilmington, Mass., 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — CruisesOnly®, America’s Largest Cruise Agency, and flagship brand in the World Travel Holdings portfolio of brands, has announced that it is adding a “free hotel stay” option to its already robust Loyalty Club, the exclusive benefits… Read the full press release

Marriott International signed up Dubai’s luxurious Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa to its Autograph Collection

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Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of independent hotels continues growth in world class destinations, makings its entry into the Middle East and Africa continent DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) has just signed up Dubai’s luxurious Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa to its Autograph Collection. This represents the… Read the full press release

Marriott International Autograph Collection welcomes two luxurious hotels from the Shahdag Mountain Resort in Azerbaijan into its collection

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Introducing Four Luxury Properties to its Portfolio  Marriott International’s exclusive collection of independent hotels continues rapid growth in world class destinations  LONDON, 2014-12-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) Autograph Collection, an exclusive portfolio of hotels recognised for championing independence, is delighted to announce its entry into Azerbaijan, welcoming two luxurious hotels… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Group’s founding hotel The Europäischer Hof to remain in the company’s portfolio for at least 20 more years

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Frankfurt am Main, 2014-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Europäischer Hof, the founding hotel of the Steigenberger Hotel Group, is to remain in the company’s portfolio for at least twenty more years. After completing an extensive renovation and modernisation programme, the Steigenberger Hotel Group will operate the hotel under a management agreement. Both –… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Group takes over the Hotel Cologne Rudolfplatz in Cologne with effect from 1 January 2015

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Cologne , Germany, 2014-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group will be taking over the Hotel Cologne Rudolfplatz in Cologne with effect from 1 January 2015 and has now signed an agreement to this effect with the owner company Carey Property, S.L. of Madrid. €15 million has been budgeted for renovation and… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC to acquire Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Group LLC for cash consideration of $430 million

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– IHG has agreed to acquire Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants (“Kimpton”) for $430 million in cash. – Kimpton is the world’s largest independent boutique hotel operator and a sophisticated food and beverage operator. – Kimpton is a fully asset-light business that manages 62 hotels in the most attractive cities and resorts in the US with… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group signed with PT. Ciputra Puri Trisula to develop InterContinental hotel in Jakarta

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350-key InterContinental in Jakarta to comprise hotel and serviced residences LONDON, 2014-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with PT. Ciputra Puri Trisula, part of PT Ciputra Property Tbk, a leading property developer in Indonesia, to develop an InterContinental hotel in Jakarta. Located in the central business… Read the full press release

Bangkok tops the list of world’s favorite destination for ringing in the new year at Agoda.com’s Travel Smarts study

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SINGAPORE, 2014-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smarts study which shows Bangkok is the world’s favorite destination for ringing in the new year. It also showed that most people want to… Read the full press release

Agoda.com celebrates the end of 2014 with accommodation specials on some of the world’s most exotic and beautiful island destinations

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SINGAPORE, 2014-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is celebrating the end of 2014 with accommodation specials on some of the world’s most exotic and beautiful island destinations. Travelers looking to end the year with a vacation to make their friends… Read the full press release