Category Archives: Hotels

Renaissance Hotels debuts its second hotel in Beijing with the introduction of the 329-room Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing

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Renaissance Hotels opens second gem in Beijing with stylish address overlooking Forbidden City on historic Wangfujing Street Beijing, China, 2014-9-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels (www.renhotels.com), a hotel brand known for inspiring its guests to Live Life to Discover®, proudly debuts its second hotel in Beijing with the introduction of the 329-room Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing…. Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels launches Moxy Blank Canvas challenge to search for the ‘Artist in Residence’ at the new Moxy Milan

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Moxy Hotels Launches Worldwide Search for Best New Artists Bethesda, Md., 2014-9-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, a new lifestyle, design-led economy hotel brand that debuted this week in Milan, is on the hunt for tomorrow’s most exciting visual artist. Moxy is looking for innovative painters, illustrators and graffiti artists to submit their own… Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels debuts in Milan Italy

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Mix it up at the new Moxy Milan Milan, Italy, 2014-9-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels (http://moxy-hotels.marriott.com/) made its debut today in Milan, Italy, shaking up the hotel industry with a fresh attitude and modern flair. A boutique hotel concept for the budget savvy traveller, the new Moxy Milan boldly reinvents the traditional economy… Read the full press release

Premier Inn’s properties now available to Travelport-connected travel agencies worldwide

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Langley, UK, 2014-9-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading travel commerce platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, and Premier Inn, the UK and Ireland’s biggest and fastest growing hotel company have today announced a new distribution agreement that will make the hotel chain’s… Read the full press release

Zhuo Yue Xuan of Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen won the 2014 Hurun Presidential Award for Top Chinese Restaurant

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Shenzhen, China, 2014-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Zhuo Yue Xuan of Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen has won the 2014 Hurun Presidential Award for Top Chinese Restaurant. Hurun Report presented the awards for the Best Presidential Suites, Best Executive Club Lounges, Best Spa and Best Dining Facilities in China. The winners were chosen based on the experiences of mystery guests, made up… Read the full press release

El restaurante “Burladero” del Gran Meliá Colon nominado como “Mejor Restaurante de Hotel”

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Mallorca, España, 2014-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — El restaurante “Burladero”, localizado en el hotel Gran Meliá Colón de Sevilla y perteneciente a la compañía hotelera líder en España, Meliá Hotels International, ha sido nominado en los premios European Hospitality Awards 2014, que promueve la revista británica “Hotel Management International” en reconocimiento a los más destacados de… Read the full press release

Dolphin Dynamics extends the range of suppliers bookable via its point of sale and online booking modules following integration with JacTravel

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Leading accommodation supplier now bookable via Dolphin London, 2014-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Dolphin Dynamics has extended the range of suppliers bookable via its point of sale and online booking modules following integration with leading accommodation specialist JacTravel.Dolphin users can now offer an even wider choice to customers, with JacTravel providing access to over 12,000 properties in 80 countries… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. opens 150-room JW Marriott Santo Domingo

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) continues to grow its world-class luxury JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of the 150-room JW Marriott Santo Domingo. The grand opening celebration took place today in Santo Domingo and was graced with the presence of President Danilo Medina, Minister of Tourism Francisco… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and The Joffrey Ballet launch video training tutorials “Poise and Grace” as part of the hotel’s commitment to service excellence

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Global Luxury Hotel Brand Incorporates Foundations of Dance into Associate Training Program. Bethesda, Md., 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and The Joffrey Ballet are taking guest service to a new level with the launch of “Poise and Grace,” a series of inspirational video training tutorials led by Ashley Wheater, artistic director of The Joffrey… Read the full press release

Tarek Nour appointed new Hotel Manager for Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

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Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh welcomes Tarek Nour as its new Hotel Manager. A Four Seasons veteran who has 12 years of international hospitality experience, Nour arrives in the Kingdom from Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, where he spent two years as Director of Rooms. “Tarek’s experience will be invaluable to Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh with his… Read the full press release

New World Hotels appointed by New Coast Hotel, Inc. to manage New World Manila Bay Hotel effective 1 January 2015

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MANILA, Philippines, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — New World Hotels has been appointed by New Coast Hotel, Inc. to manage New World Manila Bay Hotel effective 1 January 2015. The hotel, currently the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Casino Manila, will be the second hotel for the brand in the capital, joining New World Makati Hotel…. Read the full press release

Marco Polo opens its newest hotel in Changzhou, China

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Changzhou, China, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The newest Marco Polo will open in Changzhou, China on 28 August, 2014.  With 19 acres of lush gardens, Marco Polo Changzhou will be an exclusive urban oasis and the city’s prime address for events and meetings. Located in the Xinbei District just one hour from Shanghai by high-speed… Read the full press release

15th annual World Gourmet Festival at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok from September 1 to 7, 2014

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Only five days to go until the doors open on the year’s most anticipated celebration of food and wine Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With only five days to go until the 15th annual World Gourmet Festival kicks off at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, things are starting to get exciting. “It’s always a joy to be involved in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul opening in 2015 names Lubosh Barta General Manager

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Barta and new Four Seasons executive team members introduced at special event in Seoul Seoul, Korea, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Lubosh Barta has been named General Manager of the new Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, which is expected to open in 2015.  A ten year Four Seasons veteran, Barta joined the company as Food & Beverage Director atFour Seasons Hotel Bangkok, and quickly earned promotions… Read the full press release

Mark Best’s Pei Modern to launch in Sydney at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on October 15, 2014

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Pei Modern, Mark Best’s internationally recognized modern bistro, will launch in Sydney at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on October 15, 2014. Founded on the principles of bistronomie that demand a commitment to locally sourced, quality seasonal produce and wines that speak of their place and style, Pei Modern opened in Melbourne in 2012 to critical acclaim,… Read the full press release

Raffles opens hotel in Istanbul on 1 September 2014

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ISTANBUL, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Opening on 1 September 2014, Raffles is Istanbul’s most exciting new hotel, the perfect embodiment of the new young face of an ancient city – a beacon above the Bosphorus and an oasis of calm and cool. At the heart of the cutting-edge Zorlu Center, a modern-day bazaar where fashion,… Read the full press release

RCI and Plantation Resort renewed their multi-year affiliation agreement

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI and Plantation Resort recently renewed their multi-year affiliation agreement. The property has a long-standing affiliation with RCI®, and brings a high-quality property in South Carolina’s Grand Strand area to the exchange company’s approximately 3.7 million subscribing members. “Plantation Resort is pleased that we are continuing the mutually beneficial relationship… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group launches new on-line learning management system aimed at enhancing and expanding training opportunities for thousands of franchisees

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-8-22 — /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 launch of a new on-line learning management system aimed at enhancing and expanding training opportunities for  thousands of franchisees. Available at no additional cost to… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide receives U.S. Veterans Magazine’s 2014 Best of the Best Award

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Designation affirms global hospitality company’s commitment to supporting veterans PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, received U.S. Veterans Magazine’s 2014 Best of the Best Award for its supplier diversity program and commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses. This is the first time the Company received the… Read the full press release

AVIS Y MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, LA COMBINACIÓN PERFECTA PARA ESTAS VACACIONES

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Mallorca, España, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis, una de las compañías líderes en el alquiler de vehículos, ha creado “Stay & Drive”, un producto especial dirigido a los huéspedes de Meliá Hotels International. La estrecha colaboración entre ambas compañías ha hecho posible que Avis se conviertaen la compañía de alquiler de coches oficial de Meliá Hotels International. Además,… Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants acquires landmark building on South LaSalle Street for planned conversion into its fifth property in Chicago

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Adaptive reuse project will expand San Francisco-based company’s Windy City footprint to five hotels SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A pioneer in the hospitality industry for converting historic buildings into hotels, Kimpton plans to renovate and refurbish the landmark property on South LaSalle Street in the city’s central business district. Slated for a Q1… Read the full press release

TradeWinds Beach Resort: Guy Harvey Outpost hosts Lionfish Safari Tournament, September 6-7, 2014

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St. Pete Beach, FL, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — TradeWinds Beach Resort: Guy Harvey Outpost hosts Lionfish Safari Tournament, September 6-7, 2014 When: September 6 – All Day– Lionfish Spearfishing Tournament September 7 – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Tournament Weigh-In & Family Fun Day What: Guy Harvey Outpost, along with Reef Monitoring, Inc…. Read the full press release

The Hotel Hershey hosts annual Wine & Food Festival on September 12 to 14

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Wine and Dine September 12 to 14  Hershey, Pa., 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating its fifth year, The Hotel Hershey Wine & Food Festival will be held across the grounds of the Hotel from September 12 to 14. Throughout the weekend, guests will experience unique events and treatments for all tastes, including a new beer tasting and home… Read the full press release

Marriott International supports three of its diversity partners: National Council of La Raza, National Urban League Young Professionals and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

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Bethesda, Md., 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International continues its commitment to diversity and inclusion through its support of three of its diversity partners – National Council of La Raza, National Urban League Young Professionals, and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Líderes Initiative is a national program… Read the full press release

Marriott International expands its popular #LoveTravels campaign with inspiring personal journeys by notable travelers

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The Latest Iteration of the Campaign Features Inspiring Stories from Notable Travelers. Bethesda, Md., 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International is expanding its popular #LoveTravels campaign to an exciting original content series that chronicles inspiring personal journeys by notable travelers. The next installment features soccer legend Tim Howard and cultural icon and entrepreneur Angela Simmons, each… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. plans to open second hotel in Belarus under franchise agreement with Vienna International Hotelmanagement AG

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Brand new Marriott Minsk Hotel set to open in 2015 London, 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) is expanding in Belarus with plans to open a second hotel in the country.  The 220-room Marriott Minsk Hotel is expected to open in early 2015 and will operate under a franchise agreement with Vienna International Hotelmanagement… Read the full press release

Aeroflot and InterContinental Hotels Group to cooperate over Aeroflot Bonus frequent flyer program

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MOSCOW, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot and major international hotel company InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the start of their cooperation focused on the Aeroflot Bonus frequent flyer program. From now on, program participants will be able to accrue bonus miles when they stay in IHG hotels around the world. InterContinental Hotels Group has a broad portfolio of nine hotel brands, including… Read the full press release

Leading Hotels of the World: Leading Hotels in Mexico Offer Excellent Fall Value

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New York, United States, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Set on a 500-yard stretch of private beach, Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita, an ultra-luxury boutique resort, comprises 90 graciously appointed one- and two-bedroom suites, all with private terraces and ocean views. Among the highlights of the resort are La Canoa, an award-winning restaurant; a world-class spa, which… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® to award six students with $15,000 total in scholarships and bursary awards through Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program

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Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Fund Assists Six Children of Company Associates LOS ANGELES, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to award six dedicated and exemplary students with $15,000 total in scholarships and bursary awards through the Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program. The program,… Read the full press release