Category Archives: Hotels

£6M transformation at London’s Largest Hotel Hilton London Metropole converted the lobby into Whisky Lounge

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LONDON, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The £6 million lobby transformation at Hilton London Metropole has created Whisky Lounge, a new west London destination bar. Open to guests, delegates and outside visitors, the intimate Whisky Lounge offers a wide selection of whiskies from around the world. The 22 cover Whisky Lounge boasts 72 varieties of whisky including the exclusive… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn signed Holiday Inn Madrid – Las Tablas, planned to open in Q3, 2013

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2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Holiday Inn brand continues to grow in Spain, with the signing of Holiday Inn Madrid – Las Tablas. Holiday Inn Madrid – Las Tablas due to open at the beginning of quarter three this year will operate under a franchise agreement with Gestion T3 Hotels who operate four… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis named in St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s 2013 Top Workplace

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2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has been selected by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a 2013 Top Workplace, ranking second in the category for workplaces with 150-499 employees. Only 90 companies in total were bestowed this honour. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplaces were selected from the results of an employee survey measuring qualities such as company leadership,… Read the full press release

The Holiday Inn Express partnered with Comedian Jason Jones for the launch of its Smart Thinking platform

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ATLANTA, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announced the launch of the Holiday Inn Express® brand’s new Smart Thinking platform which revolves around StaySmart.com, an online hub where consumers are invited to engage with the brand by showcasing their smarts in a light-hearted and amusing way through videos,… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association issued statement on US supreme court NLRB appointments appeal review

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2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) issues the following statement in response to this morning’s announcement by the United States Supreme Court that the justices have granted the request for review of National Labor Relations Board v. Noel Canning: “In the past six months, both the U.S. Court of Appeals for… Read the full press release

Carefully choreographed four-handed massage is the ultimate Spa Treatment at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia

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Carefully choreographed four-handed massage is the ultimate indulgence. 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta introduces a new treatment entitled theHarmony Massage. This ritual involves two experienced massage therapists mirroring each other’s moves. With the leader and follower method of performance, the therapists use shiatsu – meaning “finger pressure” – and the Hawaiian lomi-lomimassage technique to restore the guest’s… Read the full press release

IHG’s boutique brand Hotel Indigo and World Photography Organisation partner in national student programme to recognise next generation of UK-based photographers

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2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hotel Indigo is InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) boutique brand. Taking its art credentials to a new audience Hotel Indigo has partnered with the renowned World Photography Organisation (WPO), which supports professional, amateur and student photography and lends a global platform for the photographic industry. The partnership sees Hotel Indigo develop a nationwide student programme to recognise and… Read the full press release

Create-your-own Ice Cream Sandwiches at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village Los Angeles this summer

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Guests can choose from a variety of house-made ingredients to create their own ice cream sandwich. 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer in Southern California takes a refreshingly cool twist with a create-your-own Ice Cream Sandwich menu at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California. Guests choose from a variety of delectable ice cream flavors, cookie recipes and dipping sauces to… Read the full press release

LHW Leaders Club enriched its guest recognition program with new member benefits and services

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2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Leading Hotels of the World continues to enrich its Leaders Club guest recognition program with new member benefits and services. Recognizing that today’s travelers deserve the refinement of a bygone era, the company has established alliances with recognized industry leaders to provide its Leaders Club members with exciting and valuable new services to… Read the full press release

New Themed Babysitting at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Thailand

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2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everyone loves family holidays. They’re an opportunity to create memories together, to take on new challenges together, to run around and play games in the fresh air together, and for parents to remember what it feels like to be a kid. But it’s also great for the parents to have a bit of time… Read the full press release

Orlando World Center Marriott completed Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

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2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of the world’s coolest hotel pools* just got cooler as guests “Slide into Summer” with the highly anticipated completion of the multifaceted overhaul to the iconic Falls Pool Oasis at Orlando World Center Marriott. Sparing no expense to both thrill and chill, guests plunge into an entirely new experience with enticing… Read the full press release

Athens’ largest swimming pool in Hilton Athens launched new offers

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ATHENS, Greece, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Athens‘ outdoor swimming pool, the largest in the city, has long been favoured by Athenians as an oasis in which to relax. This year, guests have more reasons to visit with complimentary Wi-Fi, special discounts for children and the brand new menu at the Oasis Pool Bar & Grill. Guests… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group signs three new hotels in UK

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2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) continues to grow its presence in the UK with the signing of three new hotels – Holiday Inn Huntingdon – Racecourse in Cambridgeshire, Holiday Inn Glasgow Green in Scotland and Holiday Inn – Watford Junction in Hertfordshire. The first of the three to open will be Holiday Inn… Read the full press release

Craig Pishotti appointed 21c Museum Hotels Vice President of Hotel Operations

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2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — 21c Museum Hotels has named Craig Pishotti Vice President of Hotel Operations. In this role, Pishotti will be responsible for maximizing the operational performance and profitability of all 21c Museum Hotel properties. Pishotti will also continue to oversee 21c Louisville as managing director, and will remain involved in all aspects of the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze welcomes summer with the opening of the plein-air Al Fresco

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2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Firenze welcomes summer with the opening of the plein-air Al Fresco in a completely revisited formula: trattoria at lunchtime, pizzeria and barbecue for dinner. Guests can bask in the shade of the garden’s century-old holm oak trees by the green Spa pool as they savour Italian and regional specialties refreshed with Chef Vito Mollica’s creative touch, and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahment named Best International Heritage Hotel at Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2013

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2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahment Honoured in Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2013. Hotel captures the prize as the Best International Heritage Hotel. Readers of Lonely Planet Magazine India (LPMI)have namedFour Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet as the Best Heritage Hotel in International Hotel category. For the second year running, Lonely Planet Magazine India invited the country’s travellers… Read the full press release

Tillman, The Famous Skateboarding Dog, To Compete At Loews Surf Dog Competition – Unleashed By Petco

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San Diego, Calif., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tillman, the English bulldog made famous on YouTube for his amazing skateboarding skills will be catching waves and competing at this Saturday’s Loews Surf Dog Competition – Unleashed by Petco. Fast facts : Tillman is a 60-lb English Bull Dog sponsored by Natural Balance Dog Food and will compete for… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Presents the Suite Family Experience

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Take Advantage Of The Summer Holidays With The Suite Family Experience At Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Hong Kong, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo presents a Suite Family Experience with luxury accommodation and a host of activities for families to enjoy. Tokyo, a city of traditions handed down from generation to generation, offers a range of… Read the full press release

Agoda.com offers great deals on Southern Australian hotels for adventure-seeking scuba divers

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2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is offering great deals on hotels in southern Australia that will suit scuba divers who are seeking a bit of adventure. Both the city of Adelaide and the town of Port Lincoln in southern Australia are known for… Read the full press release

Hilton Athens Appoints Dimitris Melemenis as the hotel’s new executive chef

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ATHENS, Greece, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Athens is pleased to introduce Dimitris Melemenis as the hotel’s new executive chef. After a long career within the company, working at various Hilton hotels across Europe, Dimitris Melemenis succeeds Yiannis Manikis, who continues his career at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center which is expected to open towards the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano offers a wide variety of options for Holy month to enjoy Ramadan by the sea

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Ramadan by the Sea at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hotel is decorated for the occasion with traditional fawanees lanterns, offering an exclusive outdoor Ramadan experience and fresh Mediterranean breezes during iftar, sohour or shisha time at Fish Restaurant. Indoor options are also available for iftar, whether a buffet or set-menu. Kala Restaurant with its Mediterranean ambiance overlooking the sea offers a daily iftar buffet,… Read the full press release

TravelClick and its Hotel Partners Take Home 23 Interactive Media Awards for Website Design Excellence

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NEW YORK, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, earned 23 Interactive Media Awards™ (IMA), more than any other company in the ‘hotel/resort’ category.  The IMA recognizes the highest standards of excellence in website design and development, and honored TravelClick with a total of eight… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Indonesia set to open in 2014

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Hong Kong, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is set to make a celebrated return to the island of the gods with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Indonesia in 2014. The stunning island of Bali enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the world’s most luxurious retreat destinations with its combination of sandy… Read the full press release

Irene Hoek appointed head of global development at Dorchester Collection

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2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Irene Hoek has been appointed head of global development at Dorchester Collection and will be responsible for identifying and executing acquisition and management opportunities to grow the brand. With nine hotels currently within the company, the aim of Dorchester Collection is to increase its portfolio in key cities by 2015. Having worked… Read the full press release

Lisa Oswald, of Travelzoo Customer Service, won a Gold Stevie Award® at the 11th annual American Business Awards

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NEW YORK, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, announced today that Lisa Oswald, Senior Vice President of Customer Service for Travelzoo, won a Gold Stevie Award® at the 11th annual American Business Awards gala in Chicagolast night. Other nominees for this prestigious award included the Executive Vice President for… Read the full press release

Hyatt forms joint venture with experienced developer for multiple Hyatt Place hotels in Brazil

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CHICAGO, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the execution of an agreement to form a joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and FSA Group S.A. (FSA), a Libra Group company, to develop and own nine Hyatt Place-branded hotels in Brazil. The total investment from Hyatt and FSA for the development of these… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mayakoba Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

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Riviera Maya, MEXICO, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya’s most luxurious destination has reason to celebrate this season. The award-winning resort has recently celebrated its fifth anniversary and toasted the momentous occasion with loyal guests and friends during a weekend long celebration. The festivities were a reminder to all that Rosewood Mayakoba remains one… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila partners with Manila Doctors Hospital to promote Medical Tourism in the Philippines

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Dusit Thani Manila partners with Manila Doctors Hospital for the Health and Wellness Room Package for its guests and clients Makati, Philippines, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — To help promote the Medical Tourism Industry in the country, Dusit Thani Manila recently partnered with Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH), a Department of Health (DOH) Level 3 accredited tertiary hospital,… Read the full press release

Vacation exchange company RCI named one of Mexico’s Best Places to Work for

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RCI® Recognized Again as One of the Best Places to Work in Mexico and as a Socially Responsible Company Mexico, Federal District, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI Mexico continues to demonstrate its commitment to serve its associates and the community RCI Mexico received two important distinctions during the first half of 2013. The global leader in vacation… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn hotel to open at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s south west

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Sydney, Australia, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Oscars Hotels have signed a franchise agreement for a 146-room Holiday Inn hotel at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s south west. Oscars Hotels purchased the Sunnybrook Hotel in April 2011 and with this agreement will undertake a multimillion-dollar refurbishment of the guest rooms and restaurant, after… Read the full press release