Category Archives: Hotels

Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Katara Hospitality partner for the recently launched Murwab Hotel Group

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Doha, Qatar, 2016-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Katara Hospitality, two of the world’s leading hospitality companies, have entered into a master partnership agreement for the recently launched Murwab Hotel Group, Katara Hospitality’s standalone hotel operating division. Effective immediately, four of Murwab Hotel Group’s existing luxury hotels in Qatar and… Read the full news article

Welcome the new year of the Monkey with “lucky” dishes at Hotel ICON

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This Lunar New Year, Hotel ICON is offering a variety of “lucky” dishes available from 6 to 22 February 2016. From delectable braised oyster with conpoy and black moss to tasty snacks such as turnip pudding, this will be the perfect opportunity for family, friends and couples to spend some quality time together. HONG KONG,… Read the full news article

Marriott, RIDA Development and Ares Management celebrate the commencement of construction of what will be the largest combined hotel and convention center in Colorado

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Project Will Deliver the Largest Combined Hotel and Convention Center in Colorado Bethesda, Md., 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), RIDA Development Corp. and Ares Management, L.P. (NYSE: ARES), held a VIP ceremony yesterday on the 85-acre site of the two million-square-foot Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center to celebrate… Read the full news article

IHG announces the appointment of Michael Torres as Vice President of Corporate Communications, The Americas

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ATLANTA, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has named Michael Torres Vice President of Corporate Communications, The Americas. Torres will provide strategic counsel to protect and enhance the reputation of IHG and its family of brands for the region, which includes the U.S., Latin America, Canada… Read the full news article

IHG® unveils Hotel Indigo® Lower East Side New York as its 5,000th hotel globally

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LONDON, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today unveiled the Hotel Indigo® Lower East Side New York as its 5,000thhotel globally. The opening of this landmark New York property takes IHG’s global system size to 5,000 hotels, in nearly 100 countries. This outstanding achievement illustrates… Read the full news article

Four Seasons re-introduces former Hotel Charleston as Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá; its second location in the Colombian capital

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Second Four Seasons location in the Colombian capital re-introduces former Hotel Charleston as a signatureFour Seasons experience, and unveils new Japanese robata concept in the heart of Zona T Bogota, Colombia, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Sleek and contemporary, the new Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá ushers in a new era in luxury hospitality and… Read the full news article

Four Seasons to conclude management of Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf by April 30, 2016

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Change to take effect by April 30, 2016 Toronto, Canada, 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels Limited (Four Seasons) and the Yianis Group, the owner of Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf, announced today that Four Seasons will conclude its management of Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf by April… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels International to open new Cambria hotel & suites in Irvine, CA early 2017

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with franchise partner Jalili/Spitzig, LLC to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in Irvine, CA. The 122-room Cambria property will be located at 17662 Armstrong Avenue, and… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Hotels in Hong Kong celebrate the Year of the Monkey with series of magnificent festive puddings

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HONG KONG, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the Year of the Monkey, Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong is delighted to present a series of magnificent festive puddings. The puddings are available in three classic flavours, namely Chinese Turnip Cake with Conpoy, Coconut Pudding with Gold Foil and Water Chestnut Cake. They… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of Staybridge Suites Midland hotel in Midland, Texas

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Hotel to draw extended stay travelers from the oil industry ATLANTA, 2016-1-11 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announces the opening of the new-build 98-suite Staybridge Suites Midland hotel in Midland, Texas. This hotel is the first Staybridge Suites® hotel in the city and joins IHG’s other hotels located nearby, the Candlewood Suites Midland… Read the full news article

IHG opens its sixth Holiday Inn hotel in Indonesia, Holiday Inn Cikarang Jababeka

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West Java, Indonesia, 2016-1-11 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the 176-room Holiday Inn Cikarang Jababeka. Previously operating as an independent hotel, it is now the sixth Holiday Inn hotel in Indonesia. The hotel is located in the middle of Jababeka’s Central Business District (CBD) and is close to key business destinations such… Read the full news article

Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd. announces expansion into Australia with the debut of Oakwood Apartments Brisbane

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SINGAPORE, 2016-1-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd., which manages some of the finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers, today announced its expansion into Australia with the debut of Oakwood Apartments Brisbane, which is the first Oakwood-branded building in Australia. The company also announced Paul Wilsher’s appointment as general manager of the property…. Read the full news article

Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha names Mamdouh Salem as its new Residence Manager

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Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha welcomed Mamdouh Salem as its new Residence Manager. Doha, 2016-1-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Residences & Suites, Doha welcomed Mamdouh Salem as its new Residence Manager. Coming from a broad background of hospitality operations, Salem has the knowledge and expertise to aid to the bright future of this iconic… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Addis Ababa scheduled to open in 2017

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Brussels, Belgium, 2016-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Addis Ababa. The upper upscale property featuring 165 keys is scheduled to welcome the first guests in 2017. It is the second Radisson Blu hotel… Read the full news article

Four Steigenberger Hotels properties recognised in the 2016 HolidayCheck Award

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2016-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Steigenberger Hotels enjoy worldwide popularity, as is evidenced by the fact that no fewer than four of the group’s properties have been recognised in the 2016 HolidayCheck Award. The award is operated by the review portal HolidayCheck and is based on traveller evaluations and recommendations from 2015. HolidayCheck, the… Read the full news article

Marriott Hotels opens Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center — its largest hotel in Europe

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MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), welcomed Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center to its portfolio in November 2015. Conveniently located for Madrid-Barajas Airport, the hotel is the third Marriott Hotel in Spain and is the flagship brand’s largest hotel in Europe. Formerly known… Read the full news article

Marriott International to report fourth quarter 2015 earnings results on February 17, 2016

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) will report fourth quarter 2015 earnings results on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET). The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its fourth quarter 2015 earnings on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at… Read the full news article

Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel scheduled to open Spring 2016

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Scheduled to open Spring 2016, Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel will combine groundbreaking digital guest experiences with the brand’s Wanderlust design philosophy New York, NY, 2016-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels, the brand known around the world for helping the next generation of business travelers discover unexpected cultural experiences, expects to open New York City’s… Read the full news article

TravelClick Survey: Hoteliers to Capitalize on Rising Mobile Trend in 2016

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New TravelClick Survey Reveals that Hoteliers Want to Capitalize on Rising Mobile Trend Heading into New Year NEW YORK, 2016-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — According to a new TravelClick survey, more than half (57.31 percent) of hoteliers said that they are increasing their marketing budgets for 2016, with an increased spend on search engine marketing… Read the full news article

Marriott Hotels to open Minsk Marriott Hotel in early 2016 in Belarus

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Minsk Marriott Hotel to debut in the modern capital in early 2016  Minsk, Belarus, 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels announces today the opening of Minsk Marriott Hotel in early 2016, as the first 5-star internationally rated hotel in Belarus. A signature Marriott greatroom lobby will welcome guests to the new hotel, which will encompass a… Read the full news article

Courtyard by Marriott opens in one of Russia’s most important historical city centres, Nizhny Novgorod

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London, 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtyard by Marriott Nizhny Novgorod City Center opened its doors in one of Russia’s most important historical city centres on 18 December 2015. Close to the business district and attractions, including the main pedestrian street Nizhegorodsky Kremlin, the hotel, the 7thCourtyard branded hotel in Russia offers 143 rooms including… Read the full news article

Marriott Rewards members can now earn South African Airways Voyager miles for stays at Marriott hotels

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Members can earn miles for their stays and redeem points for miles through flexible program Bethesda, Md., 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Marriott Rewards, Marriott International’s award-winning loyalty program, announced that members can now earn South African Airways (SAA) Voyager miles for stays at more than 4,000 Marriott hotels across 16 distinctive global brands…. Read the full news article

AC Hotels by Marriott announces global plans for 22 new design-led hotels slated to open in 2016

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Bringing the brand’s modern European design and Spanish heritage to urban destinations around the world Bethesda, Md., 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — AC Hotels by Marriott, Marriott International, Inc.’s upper-moderate-tier lifestyle brand, today announces global plans for 22 new design-led hotels slated to open in 2016, solidifying its position as a leader in the… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels International to develop new Cambria hotel & suites at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD. The 119-room property will be located at the SW corner ofMilestone Parkway and Arundel… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Amman Guest Experience Manager Nadine Khabbaz, the first and only female in Jordan to receive Golden Keys from Les Clef D’Or

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Amman, Jordan,  2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman announces that Guest Experience Manager Nadine Khabbaz is the first and only female in Jordan to receive her Golden Keys from Les Clef D’Or, the only international association of professional hotel concierges. Khabbaz stated, “These golden keys mean the world to me. It is yet… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou Food and Beverage Director Heiko Roeder awarded Food & Beverage Hotelier of The Year at The Hotelier Awards China

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Guangzhou, China, 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Heiko Roeder, Food and Beverage Director of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, was awarded Food & Beverage Hotelier of The Year at The Hotelier Awards China held on December 10, 2015 at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing. The ceremony was attended by more 300 hoteliers and hospitality professionals to honour the… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group opens third hotel in Bali, Ramada Bali Sunset Road Kuta

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BALI, INDONESIA, 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Demonstrating strong and increasing interest in its portfolio of brands in South East Asia, Wyndham Hotel Group has introduced a third hotel in Bali, Ramada Bali Sunset Road Kuta, located in the heart of the vibrant Kuta district. Formerly the Best Western Premier Sunset Road, the 271-room… Read the full news article

Hyatt opens Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim in Goa, India

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CHICAGO, 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim is the newest Hyatt-branded hotel to officially open in Goa, India. The hotel brings the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities to the Goa area. This is the fourth Hyatt Placehotel to open in India, joining Hyatt Place Hampi, Hyatt Place Pune/Hinjewadi and… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail welcomes Simon de Swaan as Director of Food and Beverage

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Vail, USA, 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail announces the addition of Simon de Swaan as Director of Food and Beverage. De Swaan comes to the Resort with more than 19 years of restaurant and hospitality management experience. He will lead the Resort’s food and beverage team, overseeing management and day-to-day… Read the full news article

Katara Hospitality: 2015 marked the achievement of many significant milestones, particularly in hotel development and subsequent opening of iconic landmark properties

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Global hospitality company continues on an upward trajectory with hotel openings and project pipeline milestones during 2015 Doha, Qatar, 2016-1-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, the leading global hotel developer, owner and operator based in Qatar, achieved a multitude of successes in 2015, further illustrating continued milestone achievements in contributing to Qatar and… Read the full news article