Category Archives: Hotels

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, PRISA Group and McConnell Valdés Consulting announce the opening of Hyatt House San Juan in Puerto Rico

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation, PRISA Group and McConnell Valdés Consulting announce the opening of Hyatt House San Juan in Puerto Rico CHICAGO, 2014-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and PRISA Group and McConnell Valdés Consulting today announced the opening of Hyatt House San Juan, debuting as Puerto Rico’s first extended stay hotel as… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton enhances its app allowing the creation of personalized travel posters on smart phones and tablets

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App Now Allows Creation of Personalized, Shareable Travel Posters CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2014-10-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton knows the value of a photo is not only its aesthetic quality, but in the memory that it evokes. Enhancements to the luxury hotel company’s app are live, allowing the creation of personalized travel posters on smart phones… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide’s ExecuStay invites guests to Live Like a Local in participating cities, Sep 1, 2014 – Mar 31, 2015

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Live Like a Local® Bonus Offer Available Until March 31, 2015 LOS ANGELES, 2014-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — ExecuStay, an Oakwood Worldwide® brand, is inviting guests to Live Like a Local in participating cities from Sep. 1, 2014 through Mar. 31, 2015. Through this exclusive promotion, guests can earn 10,000 Marriott Rewards bonus points or… Read the full press release

Louisville-based boutique hotel and restaurant group 21c Museum Hotels announced the official name and the Executive Chef of its Durham, NC restaurant

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Durham, NC, 2014-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning Louisville-based boutique hotel and restaurant group, is pleased to announce both the official name and the Executive Chef of its forthcoming Durham, NC restaurant.  Counting House will be helmed by Executive Chef Josh Munchel and will showcase his commitment to local, high-quality… Read the full press release

Carlton Hotel Baglioni and Luxury Lab Cosmetics bring the Spiga 8 Spa back to life

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Milan, 2014-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The collaboration between Luxury Lab Cosmetics and the Carlton Hotel Baglioni will bring the Spiga 8 Spa back to life. The spa, at number 8 Via della Spiga, will tailor both beauty and wellness experiences to guests’ individual needs, using international brands, including Natura Bissé and the latest technologies such… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group opens its 10th operating Radisson Blu property in Turkey

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Kayseri, Turkey, 2014-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, opens the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kayseri in Turkey. It is the group’s 10th operating Radisson Blu property in Turkey and further strengthens Europe’s largest upper upscale brand known for stylish & sophisticated design, unique… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek to present over-the-top dinner benefiting the James Beard Foundation on November 1

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Dallas, TX, 2014-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Saturday, November 1, five nationally-recognized chefs will converge on the Mansion Restaurant for an over-the-top dinner benefiting the James Beard Foundation. Truffles and Bubbles will showcase seven stunning courses from Mansion chefs Bruno Davaillon and Nicolas Blouin and five additional James Beard-recognized chefs, all featuring Urbani white Alba… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. appoints Julius Robinson as VP for the Autograph Collection

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Bethesda, Md., 2014-10-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the appointment of Julius Robinson to vice president for the Autograph Collection, the company’s exclusive portfolio of independent hotels. In his role, Julius’s leadership will drive, define and execute global strategy for Autograph Collection. He will also play an integral role… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide’s Bill Foltz honored as Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2014 CFO of the Year in the large private company category

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LOS ANGELES, 2014-10-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, is pleased to announce that Bill Foltz, the company’s chief financial officer (CFO), was honored as Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2014 CFO of the Year in the large private company category. The finalists and winners of the… Read the full press release

The Autograph Collection to add eleven new hotels to its growing portfolio by end of 2014

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Bethesda, Md., 2014-10-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The Autograph Collection, an exclusive ensemble of independent hotels, announced today that it expects to add eleven new hotels to its growing portfolio by year-end.  Each of the exciting additions has been thoughtfully selected for its unique individual personality and amenities. The new travel experiences will include the… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group launches bespoke training programme for the food and beverage teams in its hotels across Asia, Middle East and Africa and Greater China

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Denham, UK, 2014-10-7 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have launched a bespoke training programme for the food and beverage (F&B) teams in its hotels across the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) and Greater China regions. The programme, initially rolled out with more than 10 courses incorporating over 500 video lessons,… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group named ‘Best Hotel Representation Company’ by the TTG Travel Awards for the third consecutive year

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SINGAPORE, 2014-10-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group, a family-owned company that provides sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent hotels and resorts around the world, has been named ‘Best Hotel Representation Company’ by the TTG Travel Awards for the third consecutive year. “We are honored that our industry peers have again recognized… Read the full press release

Flight & hotel booking platform Wizz Tours marks its first anniversary

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Budapest, Hungary, 2014-10-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Tours, the flight & hotel booking platform powered by Wizz Air, today celebrates its first anniversary. Wizz Tours was launched in October 2013 to bring more convenience and savings to holidaymakers*, by pairing Wizz Air’s low fares to many international destinations, offering great value holiday packages. Relying… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental announces award-winning Hollywood actress Lucy Liu as new fan for its multi-million global advertising campaign

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Hong Kong, 2014-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental’s USD multi-million global advertising campaign “He’s a Fan/She’s a Fan”, continues to gather ‘fans’ from around the world.  The latest addition is the award-winning Hollywood actress, Lucy Liu. The campaign is designed to raise Mandarin Oriental’s brand awareness globally in print and in digital media,… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Paris celebrated fashion and its stars of tomorrow with ‘Happy’ event attended by more than 200 celebrities, dignitaries and society guests

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Hong Kong, 2014-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On 29 September, Mandarin Oriental, Pariscelebrated fashion and its stars of tomorrow with a ‘Happy’ event attended by more than 200 celebrities, dignitaries and society guests. During the chic party entitled J’aime la MOde, guests were treated to a delightful presentation of the collection ‘Happy’ by the Parisian… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Miami welcomes guests to enjoy contemporary Asian art exhibition “The Modern Utopia” during Art Basel Miami Beach, December 4-7, 2014

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Hong Kong, 2014-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Miami welcomes guests to enjoy contemporary Asian art at a special exhibition titled “The Modern Utopia” during the prestigious Art Basel Miami Beach between December 4-7, 2014. Making its debut in MO Bar + Lounge, the exhibition celebrates the hotel’s Asian roots and reflects the… Read the full press release

Marriott International continues to gather momentum with packed schedule of 30 property openings across Africa by 2020

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9 hotels, 1300 rooms scheduled to open by 2015; 30 hotels, 5500 rooms expected to open by 2020 USD 1.5.bn capital investment by Marriott’s real estate partners Bethesda, Md., 2014-10-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Africa’s largest hotel company following its strategic acquisition of Protea Hotel Group, continues to gather momentum with a packed… Read the full press release

Agoda.com announces its selection of hotels offering special promotions in Berlin, Germany to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall

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SINGAPORE, 2014-10-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has prepared a list of hotels offering special promotions in Berlin, Germany to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The event was one of the twentieth century’s most defining… Read the full press release

Marriott International plans to have 25 percent of its existing global hotel portfolio owned by diverse owners, including women, by 2020

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Lodging Leader Focused on Increasing Women Owners. New York, 2014-10-3 — /Travel PR News/ — From its inaugural Women’s Ownership Works or WOW Summit at the Courtyard/Residence Inn Manhattan Central Park, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) will announce plans to have 1,000 or 25 percent of its existing global hotel portfolio owned by diverse owners, including women,… Read the full press release

TravelClick received 44 awards for website design in hotel and lodging categories from The Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, W³ and Web Marketing Association’s WebAwards

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TravelClick Continues to Win More Awards Year-Over-Year at Prestigious Global Competitions NEW YORK, 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, received 44 awards for website design in hotel and lodging categories from three prestigious organizations: The Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, W³ and Web… Read the full press release

Loews Don CeSar Hotel continues its tradition of being “pet friendly” as it celebrates Halloween with Loews Loves Pets party on October 30

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“Historic Hotel” to host 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Bark Bash  to benefit Humane Society of Pinellas ST. PETE BEACH, Fla., 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The iconic Loews Don CeSar Hotel will continue its tradition of being “pet friendly” as it celebrates Halloween with a Loews Loves Pets party full of tricks and treats… Read the full press release

GBTA Foundation study: Dynamic pricing in hotels for corporate traveler managers continues to be well-received cost-saving measure

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GBTA Foundation Survey of Travel Mangers Finds General Satisfaction, Cost-Savings When using Dynamic Pricing Model ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Dynamic pricing in hotels for corporate traveler managers continues to be a well-received cost-saving measure, according to a new study by the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg to open on December 1, 2014

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Johannesburg, South Africa, 2014-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — December 1, 2014 marks the grand opening of Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg, the first property in the brand’s portfolio in Southern Africa. Formerly known as The Westcliff, the iconic hillside hotel closed its doors to the public in June 2013 for a complete USD 52… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta announces it will close effective December 28, 2014 for major renovation

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Jakarta, Indonesia, 2014-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its commitment to continuously setting the standard in luxury and providing exceptional guest experiences, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta today is announcing a major renovation. As such, the Hotel will close effective December 28, 2014. Since the Hotel opened for business in 1995, Four Seasons… Read the full press release

The second official Four Seasons Food Truck tour kicks off and will satisfy taste buds down the American East Coast

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The chefs of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach to showcase street food favourites on the go Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2014-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — With nine stops in 43 days, the second official Four Seasons Food Truck tour kicked off on September 15 and will be satisfying taste buds down the American East Coast including a… Read the full press release

L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa in St Brelade’s Bay, Jersey, opens their brand new spa and extended health club

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JERSEY, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa in St Brelade’s Bay, Jersey, is delighted to announce the official opening of their brand new spa and extended health club. The inaugural event, which took place the evening of Wednesday 24th September, included a welcome speech by Martin Kelly, General Manager and… Read the full press release

Jersey’s Longueville Manor awarded 3 Rosettes and AA 5 Red Stars by the AA Guide

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JERSEY, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey’s Longueville Manor has been recognised as an outstanding example in the hotel sector by the AA Guide. The Relais & Châteaux property has been awarded 3 Rosettes and AA 5 Red Stars. This annual award once again confirms Longueville Manor as the highest rated hotel in the… Read the full press release

Wyndham: Baymont Inn & Suites® announces the opening of its 350th hotel, 71–room property in Odessa, Texas

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Midscale brand more than triples in size PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As an indication of the brand’s rapid growth and increasing interest in new construction development, Baymont Inn & Suites®, part of Wyndham Hotel Group and parent company Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), today announced the opening of its 350th hotel, a new-construction, 71–room property… Read the full press release

The Registry Collection® signs affiliation agreement with Saint Peter’s Bay in Barbados

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Parsippany, N.J., 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, recently signed an affiliation agreement with Saint Peter’s Bay in Barbados. Saint Peter’s Bay is a high-end property catering to luxury travelers looking for the utmost in accommodations and service with an authentic feel for the surrounding area. Members of… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group signs management agreement for the first upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® property in Africa, the Wyndham Amboseli Golf Resort and Spa in Kenya

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,540 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the signing of a management agreement for the first upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® property in Africa, the Wyndham Amboseli Golf Resort and Spa, close to the… Read the full press release