2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warwick International Hotels (WIH) reached a new milestone by entering into a management contract with Damas Real Estate, owner of a 357 room hotel in the heart of Dubai. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, at a walking distance of Dubai Financial Center, the hotel is designed as a 4+ star property and… Read the full press release
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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Richard (Dick) Friedman to the company’s Board of Directors
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of prominent real estate developer Richard (Dick) Friedman – representing long-term shareholder Cascade Investment – to the company’s Board of Directors effective May 8, 2013. The appointment builds on Mr. Friedman’s more than 40 years of strategic development and leadership experience in both the private… Read the full press release
Preferred Hotels® & Resorts Reveals All-American Summer Adventures
CHICAGO, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Believing that nothing captures the excitement of the season quite like an all-American summer vacation, Preferred Hotels® & Resorts introduces four getaways that showcase some of the country’s most entertaining events and attractions. From quirky roadside attractions to traditional New England clambakes and classic state fairs, these coast-to-coast (and in between) adventures deliver… Read the full press release
Raffles Praslin Seychelles Offers Luxury Family Getaway
2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ideal place to indulge in luxury, Raffles Praslin Seychelles features architecturally exquisite villas with private plunge pool, touched by the sublime beauty of white powdered sands, azure oceans and lush green hills. With the “Short and Suite” offer, guests can extend their stay in paradise and enjoy 4 nights for the… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco offers variety of proposal and wedding packages
Hong Kong, 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco offers a variety of proposal and wedding packages for guests wishing to devote their everlasting love to each other. The hotel’s sky deck on the 40th floor provides couples the ideal location for a private proposal or to share their wedding day with family and friends surrounded… Read the full press release
Agoda.com announces variety of hotel deals for the Great Singapore Sale
2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced a variety of hotel deals in the leadup to the Great Singapore Sale, one of the island nation’s biggest yearly events. Celebrating its 20th year and taking place from 31 May to 28 July, the sale – often abbreviated… Read the full press release
Marriott Foundation Support China’s Youth through the Marriott China Hospitality Education Initiative
$6.5 Million Investment to Expand Opportunities for Youth through the China Hospitality Education Initiative. 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation has committed 40.5 million RMB ($6.5 million) over five years to support China’s youth through the Marriott China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI). The purpose of this initiative is to enhance… Read the full press release
Travelodge ZOOcation promotion Offers Free Children’s Zoo Admission with Two-Night Stay
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Looking to get a little something extra out of this year’s summer vacation? Take a ZOOcation! Stay two consecutive nights at your favorite Travelodge® hotel and in addition to great rates and a comfy room, you’ll receive two complimentary children’s tickets good at more than 135 participating zoos across the country…. Read the full press release
IHG Announces the Opening of Holiday Inn Express® Manhattan West Side
New 11-Story Hotel Located in Heart of Midtown Neighborhood ATLANTA, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)[LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s leading global hotel companies announces the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express® Manhattan West Side, conveniently located near the Broadway Theater District, Times Square and a short walk from the Jacob K. Javits… Read the full press release
VIP treatment for Very Important Residents at HYATT HOUSE®
CHICAGO, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — As HYATT house® continues to expand across the country, the brand is rolling out the welcome mat even further to extended stay guests with the debut of the Very Important Resident (VIR) program. Providing guests staying 30 or more nights with a personal touch, the program offers a variety of new services to help… Read the full press release
The American Hotel & Lodging Association Annual Summer Summit Heads to Denver
Conference features mid-year statistics/social data trends, a special meeting of members, and national awards 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) annual Summer Summit, held June 18-19 at The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa in Denver, Colorado, will include a session featuring top-line forecasting and social data trends, a special meeting of… Read the full press release
TravelClick: Online Distribution Channels Experience Healthy Growth in First Quarter 2013
Growth on Online Channels Still Steady NEW YORK, 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first quarter 2013, online channels that include Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and hotel websites (Brand.com) continued to experience the most growth according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; Second Quarter 2013), which aggregates hotel bookings by channel for… Read the full press release
Get beach-ready this summer with Easy Breezy Treatment at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin’s The Spa
Summer is “Easy Breezy” at The Spa at Four SeasonsHotel Dublin. New treatment includes poolside Spa lunch. 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin has launched a new “must-have” summer treatment: Easy Breezy,guaranteed to leave skin beach-ready so for holidays this year, one can just pack and go. Guests relax with a Vanilla Bliss Body Treatment, which exfoliates and nourishes… Read the full press release
IHG announces first Staybridge Suites property in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2013-05-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the largest international hotel group in Saudi Arabia both by number of rooms and number of hotels, has signed an agreement with Dyafah Al Mutahida LLC to open a 200-key Staybridge Suites in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This will be the first Staybridge Suites property, offering… Read the full press release
Essential Travel reveals Three Ways to Add A Touch of Gatsby Glamour To Your Holiday
2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Gatsby madness currently in the air, glamour is the thing on everyone’s minds – and what could be more glamorous than going on holiday…once you’ve passed the queues, driven to the car park and transferred to the terminal! But, there are methods to turn even these into a special occasion. Leading… Read the full press release
An Epicurean Celebration of “the sweet life” at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Presents La Dolce Vita. An epicurean celebration of “the sweet life” featuring Palmina and Brewer-Clifton wines. 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu, the first and only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort on Hawaii Island, announces La Dolce Vita, an epicurean celebration of the “sweet life” featuring Palmina and Brewer-Clifton wines. The series of… Read the full press release
VisitEngland to treat visitors to a futuristic experience at IMEX 2013
2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, will be treating visitors to a futuristic experience at IMEX 2013, with a ‘Science and Innovation’ themed cocktail event and fantastic competition prizes up for grabs. Running from 21-23 May at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, IMEX is the world’s largest meetings and events trade show, attracting thousands of… Read the full press release
World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean ceremony held in Maldives
2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels, Air Mauritius, Sun Island Resort & Spa, Seychelles and Lux Resorts were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Indian Ocean ceremony, held at the Paradise Island Resort & Spa, Maldives on 12th May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEO’s and SVPs of leading travel… Read the full press release
CHRIS and HOLA Conferences Set Record Crowds
COSTA MESA, California, USA, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The numbers are in, and both the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) and Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) welcomed record crowds in Miami this past week. The conferences were held back-to-back at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami hotel in Miami, Florida, USA, on May 6-9. This… Read the full press release
The Excelsior, Hong Kong’s “Summer Family Fun” package
Hong Kong, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The summer holiday is always a great occasion for children and the whole family to take a break together. The Excelsior, Hong Kong has prepared the perfect package to allow the entire family to enjoy a summer shopping spree at Italy’s fashion brand Stefanel, renowned Rimowa luggage, long established Chen’s Jewellery and… Read the full press release
SpringHill Suites Celebrates its 300th milestone and entry into Manhattan
Brand designates new addition the 300th SpringHill Suites hotel. NEW YORK, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrating its 300th milestone and entry into Manhattan, SpringHill Suites by Marriott opened the doors today of its stylish new 173-suite Midtown Manhattan hotel, located at 25 West 37th Street. Boasting impressive and unobstructed views of the Empire State Building and… Read the full press release
Hilton Dublin’s Top Chefs presented with two awards at Catex 2013
DUBLIN, 2013-05-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dublin’s reputation for fine food in the hotel industry recently received a significant boost with the announcement that head chef at Hilton Dublin, Gareth Carberry, and his sous chefs Gavin Finn and Wojciech Zawainski have been presented with two awards at Catex 2013. Organised by The Panel of Chefs of Ireland, Chef… Read the full press release
Loews enhances its online and mobile presence, Selects TravelClick to support the brand’s digital marketing strategy
NEW YORK, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts (Loews) is aggressively increasing and enhancing its online and mobile presence and has selected TravelClick to support the brand’s digital marketing strategy. TravelClick, a global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, will manage and execute Loews’ digital marketing and search engine strategy, including media buying and… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expands 100 Mile Cocktail program worldwide, adding new locally sourced cocktails to drink menus across six continents
2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expands its 100 Mile Cocktail program worldwide, adding new locally sourced cocktails to drink menus across six continents. Following a successful run in the Americas last summer, this year’s 100 Mile Cocktail initiative once again challenged mixologists to craft libations using only ingredients and spirits found within a 100-mile… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Boston Launches Picnic in the Park Program
Guests can enjoy gourmet meals packaged “to go,” in easy-to-carry Picnic Packs. 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The popular Picnic in the Park program at Four Seasons Hotel Boston is back: beginning on Friday, May 31, 2013, guests of the Hotel will have the opportunity to order a Picnic in the Park – a gourmet meal packaged in an… Read the full press release
The Warwick New York Hotel offers The Great Gatsby experience package
2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Warwick New York Hotel offers guests The Great Gatsby experience with a special package in honor of the Baz Lurhmann directed adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. The film, set in the roaring twenties, follows the life of millionaire Jay Gatsby and his neighbour Nick. The Great Gatsby package* includes:… Read the full press release
Hyatt Regency hotel in Amsterdam expected to open in 2015
CHICAGO, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), Aedes Real Estate and UBM Realitätentwicklung AG announced today their affiliates have entered into an agreement for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Amsterdam, which is expected to open in 2015. Hyatt Regency Amsterdam will be the first Hyatt Regency hotel and the third Hyatt-branded hotel to… Read the full press release
Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program makes rewards more achievable for travelers
-Guarantees Rewards after only one night stay -Introduces Gold Status tier with tangible benefits for members who stay more often PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Rewards®, Wyndham Hotel Group’s guest loyalty program, is doing its part to help make rewards more achievable for travelers regardless of how often they travel. In response to customer insights… Read the full press release
Melbourne’s Windsor Hotel puts fine a la carte breakfast dining back on the menu
Fine Breakfast Dining Now on the Table at Melbourne’s Windsor Hotel 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As well as continuing with its elegant Continental breakfast buffet, the Windsor is now offering a full breakfast menu at its 111 Spring Street Restaurant, with options ranging from the healthy to the indulgent. Choose from dishes such as oatmeal porridge… Read the full press release
IHG won nine awards at 2013 TTG China Travel Awards
2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG, the largest international hotel company by number of rooms in China, received nine awards at TTG China Travel Awards presented by TTG Publishing, the leading industry publication in Asia Pacific. These awards demonstrate the industry-wide recognition of IHG and its brands’ long dedication to China market and its consistent best-in-class performance…. Read the full press release