Category Archives: Hotels

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Claudio Roscigno as its regional director, Middle East, & North Africa

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts appoints Claudio Roscigno as regional director for Middle East & North Africa; international hotelier to lead Preferred’s regional market expansion. DUBAI, 2016-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, has announced the appointment of international… Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® to celebrate Global Wellness Day with range of special programs focused on healthy living

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DALLAS, TX, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will celebrate Global Wellness Day with a range of special programming based around exercise, healthy eating and spiritual teachings. Taking place on June 11, 2016, Global Wellness Day is an annual, international initiative dedicated to living well. Twelve of Rosewood’s hotels and resorts will… Read the full news article

Hampton by Hilton brand announces the opening of its newest property Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Phoenix East Mesa

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Guests will be near golf courses and shopping GILBERT, Ariz. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-25 — /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 & Suites by Hilton Phoenix East Mesa…. Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group expands footprint in Canada with 20 Ramada hotels over the next 15 years

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Hotel giant expands relationship with Canalta building 20 new Ramada hotels in Eastern Canada PARSIPPANY, 2016-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced an agreement with  to develop 20 Ramada hotels over the next 15 years, growing the brand’s Canadian footprint by approximately 25 percent. The agreement expands Wyndham Hotel Group’s existing successful… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation marks the introduction of Hyatt Place brand in the U.K. with the opening of Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes

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CHICAGO, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes opens today, marking the introduction of the Hyatt Place brand in the U.K. The 170-room hotel joins three Hyatt Place hotels in Europe, including Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport, Hyatt Place Jermuk and Hyatt Place Yerevan. The brand’s global growth illustrates the success of the select… Read the full news article

Hyatt and Boutique Corporation Ltd. announce the opening of Hyatt Place Phuket, Patong on the island of Phuket, Thailand

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Introducing a new 161-room Hyatt Place hotel located in the heart of Phuket CHICAGO, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt and Boutique Corporation Ltd. announce the opening of Hyatt Place Phuket, Patong on the island of Phuket, Thailand. The 161-room beachside hotel marks the first Hyatt Place hotel in Southeast Asia, and features the Hyatt… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu Hotel in Edinburgh unveils contemporary new look and feel following a £12m investment programme

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Edinburgh, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The 238-room Radisson Blu Hotel in Edinburgh has unveiled a contemporary new look and feel – the result of a £12m investment programme.  Work to completely upgrade the Royal Mile hotel began in early 2015 and since then all guest bedrooms, meeting rooms, and public areas, have been transformed…. Read the full news article

NEW ZEALAND: Hulbert House, A New luxury, boutique accommodation in a restored Victorian villa opens in Queenstown on June 1

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Queenstown, New Zealand, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new luxury, boutique accommodation in a restored Victorian villa will open in Queenstown on June 1, just in time for the busy winter season. Hulbert House has six uniquely designed suites with views overlooking either Lake Wakatipu or the Skyline Hill. Located one block from Queenstown’s… Read the full news article

Interstate Hotels & Resorts welcomes 2016 class of interns this June

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – is dedicated to training the next generation of hospitality professionals. Welcoming the 2016 class of interns this June, the Company provides a hands-on understanding of the industry. An ideal and powerful platform for students to… Read the full news article

Minor Hotel Group adds Elewana Collection to Global Hotel Alliance’s growing network

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Minor Hotel Group’s fifth member brand further enriches the alliance with unique lodges and camps in iconic locations across Kenya and Tanzania DUBAI, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotel Group (“Minor”), an international hotel owner and operator of over 140 hotels, strengthens its presence in Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”) by adding Elewana Collection,… Read the full news article

The American Hotel & Lodging Association issues statement on the Department of Labor’s final overtime regulation

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Washington, D.C., 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime. “Our industry is ripe with opportunity and has a tremendous track record of providing the training and resources our employees need to move up through the ranks… Read the full news article

The American Hotel & Lodging Association announces the winners of its most prestigious prize: The Stars of the Industry Awards

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Top Hotels & Employees Announced; Awards Mark Employee Leadership, Community Service   Washington, D.C., 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today announced the winners of its most prestigious prize: The Stars of the Industry Awards, honoring the nation’s top employees and properties honored for their outstanding accomplishments, service, and leadership… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn Express® portfolio further expands with the signing of two new-build properties in Peru

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Construction of two new Holiday Inn Express hotels increases presence in Latin America MIAMI, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announces the latest additions to the growing Holiday Inn Express® portfolio with the signing of two new-build properties in Peru: one in Lima,… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of the newly-renovated, InterContinental New York Barclay

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Featuring Entirely Redesigned Interiors and Residential Style Services, InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts Preserves Historic Hotel’s Original 1920’s Elegance, While Introducing Expansive Meeting Spaces and a new Gin Parlour ATLANTA, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the newly-renovated, InterContinental New York Barclay, which… Read the full news article

Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd to open the first Oakwood-branded property in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2016

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd, which manages an award-winning portfolio of the finest serviced apartments in the world for business and leisure travellers, confirmed a partnership with Plenitude Berhad today to open the first Oakwood-branded property in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the second half of 2016. Located in… Read the full news article

Starwood’s Aloft brand to debut in Veracruz and Queretaro, Mexico

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Aloft Veracruz to Debut in 2017 followed by Aloft Queretaro in 2018, Reinforcing the Brand’s Strength in the Region MIAMI, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced from the Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) Conference that its innovative Aloft brand will soon debut inVeracruz, the main commercial seaport… Read the full news article

Autograph Collection Hotels to welcome two new properties from Roomers Hotel group to its global portfolio

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Bethesda, Maryland, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of high personality, one-of-a-kind independent hotels, will welcome two new properties from Roomers Hotel group to its impressive global portfolio. Part of Gekko Group, Roomers Baden-Baden and Roomers Munich will be Autograph Collection’s third and fourth hotels in… Read the full news article

Marriott International further expands its footprint in India with the opening of its fifth hotel The Pune Marriott Suites

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Bethesda, Maryland, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) further expands its footprint in India with the opening of its fifth hotel in Pune, The Pune Marriott Suites. The addition of this new hotel means that Marriott International will be managing the largest number of hotels in the city of Pune…. Read the full news article

Dusit International’s Mr Chanin Donavanik awarded APacCHRIE Lifetime Achievement Award

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In recognition of his significant contributions to the hospitality industry in the region, the Asia Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (APacCHRIE) has awarded Mr Chanin Donavanik, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Dusit International, the APacCHRIE Lifetime Achievement Award at a gala dinner… Read the full news article

Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts to manage the new deluxe Dusit Thani Resort in Fuzhou, Fujian Province

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts announces the signing of an agreement with Zheng Heng Group to manage the new deluxe Dusit Thani Resort in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, the first internationally branded hot springs and wellness resort in the area. The agreement was signed by senior executives from both parties… Read the full news article

Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Michael Miner as senior vice president of operations

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – appointed company veteran Michael Miner as senior vice president of operations. Reporting directly to Ted Knighton, Interstate’s president and chief operating officer, Miner will be responsible for leading overall performance results at full-service hotels… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto now accepting reservations in anticipation of its fall 2016 opening

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Kyoto, Japan, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Set in an 800-year-old traditional garden in Japan’s historic imperial capital, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is now accepting reservations in anticipation of its fall 2016 opening. The all-new Hotel is enviably located at the foot of Higashiyama Mountain in the city’s temple district with numerous historic landmarks surrounding… Read the full news article

Four Seasons introduces its newest property in Japan, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

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Set in the heart of an 800 year old garden in Japan’s ancient imperial capital Contemporary evolution of traditional style throughout 123 guest accommodations plus 57 residences, four dining venues, flexible event spaces and a spa with an indoor pool Personalised Four Seasons service and deep local knowledge invites guests to unlock the secrets of… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Rami Sayess as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut

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Beirut, Lebanon, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Rami Sayess as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut.  Additionally, Sayess continues in his capacity of Regional Vice President overseeing a number of hotels in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Having distinguished himself at several… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Beirut announces the appointment of Georges Akar as Director of Sales and Marketing

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Beirut, Lebanon, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Beirut announces that Georges Akar has been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing. In this new role, Georges will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Sales and Marketing team. Akar joined the company as Director of Sales, Middle East for Four Seasons Hotels… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Pride portfolio offers unique travel experiences for LGBT travelers this Pride season

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CHICAGO, 2016-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, serves as the ultimate guide for LGBT travelers this Pride season by offering unique travel experiences that can be found exclusively within its Preferred Pride portfolio. Now in its fifth year, the Preferred Pride portfolio offers more than 120… Read the full news article

Wyndham® Extra Holidays launches special summer travel deals

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Plan Your Summer Vacation Now and Save up to 40 Percent at Resorts throughout the U.S ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is now offering special summer… Read the full news article

Wyndham Vacation Ownership honored with ACE Innovator Award

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Program First of its Kind in the Industry to Provide Exit Path for Timeshare Owners ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-May-13 — /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), won the ACE Innovator Award, along with 12 other prestigious industry… Read the full news article

RCI welcomed three new resorts in Japan to its vacation exchange network through an affiliation agreement with Cest la vie Resort Izumigo

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SINGAPORE, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE:WYN), recently welcomed three new resorts in Japan to its vacation exchange network through an affiliation agreement with Cest la vie Resort Izumigo, bringing exciting new destination options in Japan to its 3.8… Read the full news article

The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House further expand with the opening of 10 new hotels during first quarter of 2016

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Developers drawn to hotels’ growth in urban centers and unique customization capabilities CHICAGO, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands continue their growth in new markets to meet guests’ needs with the opening of 10 new hotels during the first quarter of 2016. The seven Hyatt Place hotels and three… Read the full news article