Category Archives: Hotels

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Presents Awards to Housekeeping Teams at the Company’s Inaugural Executive Housekeepers Conference

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2015-12-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – proudly announces the 2015 Interstate Housekeeping Awards presented to outstanding teams during the Company’s inaugural executive housekeepers conference, “Clean Sweep 2015”. Approximately 160 of Interstate’s Executive Housekeepers attended the first ever “Clean Sweep” conference… Read the full news article

TradeWinds Island Resorts to invest more than $2.4 million into current and new employees for 2016

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Resorts Investing $2.4 million in Current and New Employees ST. PETE BEACH, Fla., 2015-12-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In January 2016, the TradeWinds Island Resorts – the Island Grand and Guy Harvey Outpost – will be looking to fill more than 100 full and part-time positions at the popular beachfront resorts, including housekeepers, cooks, reservations… Read the full news article

New Zealand’s newest exclusive luxury lodge to open in late 2016 on Helena Bay

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-12-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Helena Bay sits amongst the countless inlets, coves and bays that form the unspoiled Tutukaka Coast, on the northeast perimeter of New Zealand’s North Island. National Geographic Traveler magazine ranked this relatively unknown New Zealand gem second-equal on a list of 99 of the World’s Top… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide adds LEED Platinum Certified 112-unit apartment complex in the Pearl District of Portland, Ore.

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-12-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, today announced it has added a recently completed LEED Platinum Certified 112-unit apartment complex in the Pearl District of Portland, Ore. to its global portfolio of managed apartments. This strategically located property, re-named Oakwood Portland Pearl… Read the full news article

Hilton Hotels opens the new Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the latest vision for modern air travel accommodation

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  Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s Iconic Cubic Design and Stunning Interiors Redefine the Modern Airport Hotel SCHIPHOL and MCLEAN, Va., 2015-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts, pioneer of the world’s first airport hotel in 1959, today opens the new Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the latest vision for modern air travel accommodation. The state-of-the-art… Read the full news article

Rezidor: 163 guest room Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport in Belgium to open in Q1 2017

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport in Belgium. The mid-scale property with 163 guest rooms is scheduled to open in Q1 2017. It is Rezidor’s second Park… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide signs management agreement with Sunvalley Hotel Clark Corporation to manage Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort in Philippines

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CLARK, Philippines and MCLEAN, Va, 2015-12-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) and Hilton Hotels & Resortstoday announced the signing of a management agreement with Sunvalley Hotel Clark Corporation to manage Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort in the Philippines. Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2017 and will… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the appointment of Philippe Roux-Dessarps as VP of global brands

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CHICAGO, 2015-12-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Philippe Roux-Dessarps as vice president of global brands in support of Hyatt’s brand priorities and growth strategies. In this role, Roux-Dessarps will oversee the Park Hyatt brand, reporting to Sandra Cordova Micek, senior vice president of global brands. “Philippe is a respected leader with… Read the full news article

IHG: Eaton Smart – New Delhi Airport Transit Hotel to be rebranded to Holiday Inn Express New Delhi International Airport Terminal 3

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New Delhi, India, 2015-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Radius Developers to rebrand an existing 93-room hotel in Terminal 3 of India’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Currently operating as Eaton Smart – New Delhi Airport Transit Hotel, this… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of The Holiday Inn Club Vacations Scottsdale Resort in Arizona

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IHG's Holiday Inn Club Vacations® to Open Two New Resorts

ORLANDO, FLA., 2015-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Together with Orange Lake Resorts, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces the addition of a 16th location to the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® portfolio. The Holiday Inn Club Vacations Scottsdale Resort is located in north Scottsdale, Ariz., near the upscale lifestyle centers Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, among the… Read the full news article

Small Luxury Hotels of the World launches brand new look as it celebrates its 25th anniversary; new CEO Filip Boyen outlines ambitious plans for the future

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LONDON, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced a brand new look and feel designed to demonstrate a contemporary and forward-thinking positioning for the luxury brand as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The unveiling coincides with the appointment of new CEO, Filip Boyen, and a successful International… Read the full news article

Small Luxury Hotels of the World celebrates its 25th anniversary with the launch of travel agent recognition programme

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LONDON, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), the champion of small, luxury, independent hotels, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the launch of a travel agent recognition programme – Small Luxury Heroes. The launch includes a kick off incentive that will enter all agents who register for the… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail celebrates its 5th anniversary with new renovations and offerings

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Vail, U.S.A., 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail marked its 5th anniversary on December 10, 2015, celebrating a half-decade of luxury in the Rocky Mountains. Throughout its distinguished tenure in the heart of Vail Village, the award-winning hotel has continued to evolve to provide the ultimate mountain vacation, elevating the guest… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels Ascend Hotel Collection announces continued Caribbean growth with the addition of Opus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana

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Opus Hotel Becomes The Company’s First Property In Guyana GEORGETOWN, Guyana, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced continued Caribbean growth with the addition of the elegant 25-room Opus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana on the coast… Read the full news article

The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the appointment of Daniel Twerenbold as the new General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport

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BRUSSELS, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the successor of hotel legend Werner Knechtli, renowned General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport. From January 1, 2016, Daniel Twerenbold will take over the lead of the hotel. Knechtli will leave the Rezidor Hotel Group by the end of… Read the full news article

IHG unveils its latest opening InterContinental® Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel, France

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Bordeaux, France, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental® Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to unveil its latest opening InterContinental® Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel, France. The hotel has been elegantly converted from the current Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa and is IHG’s fifth InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotels in Russia claim the titles of Best Wedding Hotel and Best Honeymoon Hotel

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Moscow has been named as the 2015 Best Wedding Hotel in Russia during the annual Wedding Awards ceremony organised by Wedding magazine – Russia’s top wedding resource. Sister propertyFour Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg has won the award for the 2015 Best Honeymoon Hotel in… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announce the addition of four exciting and distinctive new properties in Asia

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SINGAPORE, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest global collection of independent luxury hotels, is pleased to announce the addition of four exciting and distinctive new properties in Asia – including its first Legend collection hotels in Bali and Shanghai – ending 2015 on a very successful note. Located in three… Read the full news article

Strategic Hotels & Resorts acquisition by Blackstone gets approval from its stockholders

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CHICAGO, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(NYSE: BEE) (the “Company”) announced that the holders of its shares of  common stock approved the acquisition of the Company by affiliates ofBlackstone Real Estate Partner VIII L.P. (“Blackstone”) at its special meeting of stockholders held earlier today. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor welcomes Hormuz Grand Hotel, Muscat to its Quorvus Collection

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BRUSSELS/MUSCAT, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hormuz Grand Hotel, Muscat becomes the latest addition to Carlson Rezidor’s Quorvus Collection, a new generation of expertly curated luxury hotels inspired by the lifestyle and sensibilities of the contemporary global traveler. Ideally located in one of Oman’s most desirable areas, the Hormuz Grand is close to the… Read the full news article

Park Inn by Radisson opens in Iceland close to Keflavik International Airport

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, Carlson Rezidor’s dynamic mid-market hotel brand, arrives in Iceland close to Keflavik International Airport. This is the group’s third addition to Iceland – complementing the very successful Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel and Radisson Blu Saga Hotel. “The Rezidor Hotel Group is the only… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group announces the appointment of Kathy Maher as SVP, global sales and revenue

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Sharpening its focus on groups, corporate meetings and the specialty meetings business at its 7,760 properties around the globe, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Kathy Maher as senior vice president, global sales and revenue, an expanded position that will now oversee the company’s global sales efforts…. Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group announces the rebranding of New Zealand’s four-star WorldMark Resort Rotorua to the new Ramada® Resort Rotorua Marama

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ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Showcasing continued demand for its growing portfolio of globally recognized brands, Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the rebranding of New Zealand’s four-star WorldMark Resort Rotorua to the new Ramada® Resort Rotorua Marama. Nestled on the tranquil shores of Lake Rotorua and the Ohau Channel, the resort operates as… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu opens 208 room-Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Ljubljana in Slovenia

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BRUSSELS Belgium, 2015-12-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, proudly announces its latest opening in Slovenia – Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Ljubljana. The 208 rooms, 25 junior suites, 2 business suites and 1 executive suite are decorated in rich earth tones and minimalistic design. The… Read the full news article

Loews Hotels CEO Kirk Kinsell donates $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation 2015 Annual Giving Campaign

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Washington, D.C., 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Kirk Kinsell, President and CEO of Loews Hotels, contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) 2015 Annual Giving Campaign. The Annual Giving Campaign is the Foundation’s yearly key fundraiser that supports its core missions, including providing scholarships to hospitality management students, funding important… Read the full news article

Starwood Hotels & Resorts announces 200-room Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort in Japan

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Slated to Open in Mid-2016, the New Waterfront Sheraton Property Situates Itself at the Center of Japan’s Tropical Resort Destination OKINAWA, JAPAN, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced an agreement with Sunmarina Operations Co., Ltd., part of Ishin Hotels Group, to debut the iconic Sheraton brand in Okinawa,… Read the full news article

IHG announces Crowne Plaza® in Serbia’s second largest city Novi Sad

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LONDON, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza® Novi Sad in Serbia’s second largest city. The newly built hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with Plaza AGNS DOO Novi Sad. The 144-room hotel opening in 2016 will be… Read the full news article

IHG® launches two industry leading initiatives for business travellers: IHG® Assist and IHG® Meeting Point

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LONDON, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the global launch of two industry leading initiatives for business travellers. From today, IHG® Assist and IHG® Meeting Point will be rolled out across more than 4,900 IHG hotels to enhance the experience offered to business guests… Read the full news article

IHG® and Malaysian company the Winbond Group to develop two new Holiday Inn Express® hotels in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

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KUALA LUMPUR, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today announces the signing of management agreements with leading Malaysian company, the Winbond Group, to develop two new Holiday Inn Express® hotels in the capital city of Malaysia: Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kuala Lumpur… Read the full news article

Hilton Bournemouth names Jaz Arwand to head bartender at LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar

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BOURNEMOUTH, U.K., 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Bournemouth has announced the appointment of Jaz Arwand to head bartender ahead of its December opening. ‘The Travelling Tender’ is taking up residence at LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar at the new hotel on the South Coast. Having grown up in Dorset, Jaz Arwand will bring a mix… Read the full news article