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

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

Meliá Palas Atenea renueva sus salones de reuniones para adaptarse a las demandas del segmento MICE

Dispone de 17 salas de reuniones y banquetes, 12 de ellas con luz natural y con capacidad para acoger hasta 400 personas Sus instalaciones están equipadas con las últimas tecnologías y disponen de los más modernos adelantos audiovisuales Mallorca, España, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Palas Atenea el emblemático hotel del Paseo Marítimo de… Read the full press release

Regina Hotel Baglioni Rome announces the opening of the new Baglioni SPA by Caschera SPA

Rome, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Regina Hotel Baglioni on Via Veneto, Rome, is delighted to announce that the new Baglioni SPA by Caschera SPA is now open, offering an oasis in the city for all who want to experience authentic beauty and wellbeing. The spa is a large space to rediscover harmony between mind… Read the full press release

InterContinental New York Barclay starts $175 million renovation

Iconic luxury hotel in the heart of Manhattan to undergo extensive renovation; hotel to be restored to become the luxury hotel of choice in New York ATLANTA, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group ( IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces that the InterContinental New York Barclay is now closed to… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn® brand launches #JourneyOnContest via Instagram as part of the brand’s Journey to Extraordinary campaign

Campaign Also Gives Consumers The Chance To Win Free Room Nights ATLANTA, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the launch of its Holiday Inn® brand’s #JourneyOnContest via Instagram as part of the brand’sJourney to Extraordinary campaign. If a picture is worth a thousand words,… Read the full press release

TravelClick to present two free webinars on how hoteliers can maximize their return on investment on media and advertising campaigns

NEW YORK,  2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, will present two free webinars on October 1 to discuss how hoteliers can maximize their return on investment on media and advertising campaigns. TravelClick media experts John Hach, Senior Vice President, Global Product Management and… Read the full press release

The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey retains highly prized AA Four Red Star and AA Four Rosette ratings

JERSEY, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — There was excitement and delight last night as The Atlantic Hotel learnt that it had retained its highly prized AA Four Red Star and AA Four Rosette ratings, confirming its position as one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland.  It was great news all… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group to open the Park Inn by Radisson Residence Dubai Jumeirah Village Triangle in Q2 2017

DUBAI, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Residence Dubai Jumeirah Village Triangle. The property featuring 261 studios and apartments is scheduled to open in Q2 2017. It brings Carlson Rezidor’s portfolio in Dubai to 14… Read the full press release

Hoseasons by Wyndham Vacation Rentals unveils new logo and brand messaging at the ABTA convention in Slovenia

Suffolk, UK, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Domestic holiday giant Hoseasons today unveiled a new logo and brand messaging at the ABTA convention in Slovenia in response to the evolution in its product range and customer profile. Following extensive research, the new look moves away from the seaside blue logo with seagull motif, to a… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Prospera Hotels, Inc. announce the opening of Hyatt Place at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center in California

The 178-room Hyatt Place hotel is located within walking distance of the Disneyland® Resort Parks and Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. CHICAGO, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Prospera Hotels, Inc. today announce the opening of Hyatt Place at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center, marking the return of the Hyatt brand to… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton to assume management of ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa

CHEVY CHASE, Md., 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton will assume management of ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa on October 2, 2014. The luxury resort will become The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami marking the tenth property in the hotel company’s award-winning Florida portfolio. The 18-story glass signature designed tower overlooks the beautiful Atlantic Ocean… Read the full press release

InterCityHotel guests’ donations lead to the successful completion of school building project under the management of the charitable foundation FLY&HELP

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Learning and teaching at the Centre Scolaire Gishubi has just become a whole lot easier. The many kind donations made by InterCityHotel guests have led to the successful completion of a school building project under the lead management of the charitable foundation FLY&HELP (www.fly-and-help.de). The works carried… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group expands in Alberta with the opening of new Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites in Spruce Grove

Convenient location for both business and leisure travelers SPRUCE GROVE, AB., 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of a new Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites in Spruce Grove following an $18 million investment by the ownership group. This 79,500-square-foot property has… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group signs two flagship hotels in Portugal: InterContinental® Lisbon and Crowne Plaza® Porto

Buckinghamshire, UK, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has announced the signing of two flagship hotels in Portugal: InterContinental® Lisbon and Crowne Plaza® Porto. Both properties will operate under management agreements between Hotelgal SA, a subsidiary of Global Hotels & Resorts, and IHG. InterContinental Lisbon… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group starts week-long global awareness and fundraising event for its disaster relief programme IHG® Shelter In a Storm

London, UK, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) employees from over 60 countries around the world are beginning a week-long global awareness and fundraising event in aid ofIHG® Shelter In a Storm, the company’s disaster relief programme and one of its three core corporate responsibility initiatives. As part of the annual effort… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Doha and acclaimed Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa to open Nobu Doha restaurant by the end of the year

Designed by Rockwell Group, Nobu Doha combines innovative Japanese cuisine with groundbreaking architecture along the Arabian Gulf Doha, Qatar, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha, in partnership with acclaimed Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, announces the anticipated debut of Nobu Doha, scheduled to open by the end of the year.  The collaboration marks… Read the full press release

LUX* Resorts & Hotels named ‘Luxury Hotel & Resort Operator of The Year at the Travel Trade Gazette Travel Awards 2014

Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Resorts & Hotels is proud to announce its success at the Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Travel Awards 2014. For the second year running, LUX* Resorts & Hotels has taken home the award for ‘Luxury Hotel & Resort Operator of The Year.’ The 2014 TTG Travel Awards were held in… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels names Mr. Philippe Caretti as Vice President Operations

Hong Kong, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has appointed Mr. Philippe Caretti as Vice President, Operations.  Previously holding the position as Senior Vice President, Operations – China of Kempinski Hotels for the past 6 years where he oversaw 19 properties and 7 projects, Mr. Caretti brings with him 22 years of experience… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals announces the appointment of Mary Lynn Clark as president of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America

Parsippany, N.J., 2014-9-19 — /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 the appointment of Mary Lynn Clark as president of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America. As a member of the Wyndham Exchange & Rentals senior leadership… Read the full press release

WorldMark® by Wyndham expands its presence in Texas with the acquisition of Stablewood Springs Resort

Anticipates opening to WorldMark owners and guests in early 2015 ORLANDO, Fla., 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — WorldMark® by Wyndham, one of Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s four primary consumer brands, today announced it has expanded its presence in Texas with the acquisition of Stablewood Springs Resort, located in Hunt, Texas. The resort is the Company’s second in… Read the full press release

The 27th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll named Whistler Blackcomb the No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America

Whistler Blackcomb Also Tops Survey For Terrain Variety, Après and Off-Hill Activities WHISTLER, BC, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The 27th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll has named Whistler Blackcomb the No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America. The online survey saw 41,000 resort rankings submitted by SKI Magazine readers and ranks the top… Read the full press release

67 hotels operated by Meliá Hotels International in Europe now part of TripAdvisor GreenLeaders programme

  The GreenLeaders programme was launched in March in Europe, and help plan eco-friendly trips by indicating hotels that are most committed to sustainability One in ten European travellers choose a hotel based on its environmental practises Mallorca, Spain, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — 67 of the hotels operated by Meliá Hotels International in Spain,… Read the full press release

Hyatt to sell 38 hotels to company organized by Lone Star Funds for approximately $590 million

CHICAGO, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt affiliates have agreed to sell 38 hotels to a company organized by Lone Star Funds (the “Purchaser”) for approximately $590 million. The portfolio of 38 hotels (the “Hyatt Portfolio”) consists of Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels totaling 4,950 rooms. As… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide named the winner of 33 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards across its portfolio of brands

Honoring the best in the travel industry, Hilton Worldwide takes home 33 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards MCLEAN, Va., 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today was named the winner of 33Travel Weekly Magellan Awards across its portfolio of brands. Nine brands within the Hilton Worldwide Portfolio took home awards honoring the best in… Read the full press release

Air China’s PhoenixMiles program members to earn up to 1,600 miles when staying at select properties within Preferred Hotel Group’s portfolio

BEIJING, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group™ today announced a new partnership with Air China that allows members of Air China’s PhoenixMiles program to earn up to 1,600 miles* when staying at select properties within Preferred Hotel Group’s portfolio of more than 650 independent hotels and resorts worldwide. The strategic alliance is the latest… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Parkhotel Düsseldorf welcomes Holger Jackisch as new head chef

Frankfurt am Main, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — After 48 years of service, including 35 in the Steigenberger Group and 21 years at the Steigenberger Parkhotel on Königsallee in Düsseldorf, Michael Görres has taken his well-deserved retirement. He can now devote himself to the more relaxing aspects of life whilst looking back on an… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces the opening of the Staybridge Suites® Phoenix-Chandler hotel

New Staybridge Suites hotel opens in diverse and quickly-growing Chandler community  ATLANTA, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], announces the opening of the Staybridge Suites®Phoenix –  Chandler hotel, located close to the city of Phoenix and just a short distance from numerous prominent businesses such as Intel®, Bank of… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opens Staybridge Suites® Houston NW Willowbrook hotel

Property opening adds to brand’s growing portfolio in Texas  ATLANTA, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], announces the opening of the Staybridge Suites®Houston NW Willowbrook hotel, located just off Highway 249. With this addition to IHG’s Houston hotels, there are now more than 30 Staybridge Suites hotels in… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Boston and Chef Daniel Boulud open French-inspired bistro and wine bar Bar Boulud, Boston

Hong Kong, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The award-winning Mandarin Oriental, Bostonand Chef Daniel Boulud are delighted to announce the opening of Bar Boulud, Boston. The French-inspired bistro and wine bar is Chef Boulud’s first restaurant in Boston, and second partnership with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The restaurant follows the successful format of Bar Boulud,… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai’s talented Sommelier Tansy Zhao (Zhao Huaiqiang) won the first place in the China National Sommelier Competition

Hong Kong, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai’s talented Sommelier, Tansy Zhao ( Zhao Huaiqiang)  has won first place in the China National Sommelier Competition, and will represent China at the 2015 World Youth Sommelier Competition. “This is truly an important milestone for me,” said Tansy after receiving the recognition. “I look… Read the full press release