Category Archives: Hotels

TravelClick received 44 awards for website design in hotel and lodging categories from The Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, W³ and Web Marketing Association’s WebAwards

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TravelClick Continues to Win More Awards Year-Over-Year at Prestigious Global Competitions NEW YORK, 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, received 44 awards for website design in hotel and lodging categories from three prestigious organizations: The Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, W³ and Web… Read the full news article

Loews Don CeSar Hotel continues its tradition of being “pet friendly” as it celebrates Halloween with Loews Loves Pets party on October 30

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“Historic Hotel” to host 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Bark Bash  to benefit Humane Society of Pinellas ST. PETE BEACH, Fla., 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The iconic Loews Don CeSar Hotel will continue its tradition of being “pet friendly” as it celebrates Halloween with a Loews Loves Pets party full of tricks and treats… Read the full news article

GBTA Foundation study: Dynamic pricing in hotels for corporate traveler managers continues to be well-received cost-saving measure

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GBTA Foundation Survey of Travel Mangers Finds General Satisfaction, Cost-Savings When using Dynamic Pricing Model ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Dynamic pricing in hotels for corporate traveler managers continues to be a well-received cost-saving measure, according to a new study by the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg to open on December 1, 2014

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Johannesburg, South Africa, 2014-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — December 1, 2014 marks the grand opening of Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg, the first property in the brand’s portfolio in Southern Africa. Formerly known as The Westcliff, the iconic hillside hotel closed its doors to the public in June 2013 for a complete USD 52… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta announces it will close effective December 28, 2014 for major renovation

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Jakarta, Indonesia, 2014-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its commitment to continuously setting the standard in luxury and providing exceptional guest experiences, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta today is announcing a major renovation. As such, the Hotel will close effective December 28, 2014. Since the Hotel opened for business in 1995, Four Seasons… Read the full news article

The second official Four Seasons Food Truck tour kicks off and will satisfy taste buds down the American East Coast

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The chefs of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach to showcase street food favourites on the go Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2014-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — With nine stops in 43 days, the second official Four Seasons Food Truck tour kicked off on September 15 and will be satisfying taste buds down the American East Coast including a… Read the full news article

L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa in St Brelade’s Bay, Jersey, opens their brand new spa and extended health club

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JERSEY, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa in St Brelade’s Bay, Jersey, is delighted to announce the official opening of their brand new spa and extended health club. The inaugural event, which took place the evening of Wednesday 24th September, included a welcome speech by Martin Kelly, General Manager and… Read the full news article

Jersey’s Longueville Manor awarded 3 Rosettes and AA 5 Red Stars by the AA Guide

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JERSEY, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey’s Longueville Manor has been recognised as an outstanding example in the hotel sector by the AA Guide. The Relais & Châteaux property has been awarded 3 Rosettes and AA 5 Red Stars. This annual award once again confirms Longueville Manor as the highest rated hotel in the… Read the full news article

Wyndham: Baymont Inn & Suites® announces the opening of its 350th hotel, 71–room property in Odessa, Texas

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Midscale brand more than triples in size PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As an indication of the brand’s rapid growth and increasing interest in new construction development, Baymont Inn & Suites®, part of Wyndham Hotel Group and parent company Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), today announced the opening of its 350th hotel, a new-construction, 71–room property… Read the full news article

The Registry Collection® signs affiliation agreement with Saint Peter’s Bay in Barbados

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Parsippany, N.J., 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, recently signed an affiliation agreement with Saint Peter’s Bay in Barbados. Saint Peter’s Bay is a high-end property catering to luxury travelers looking for the utmost in accommodations and service with an authentic feel for the surrounding area. Members of… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group signs management agreement for the first upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® property in Africa, the Wyndham Amboseli Golf Resort and Spa in Kenya

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2014-9-30 — /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 signing of a management agreement for the first upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® property in Africa, the Wyndham Amboseli Golf Resort and Spa, close to the… Read the full news article

Meliá Palas Atenea renueva sus salones de reuniones para adaptarse a las demandas del segmento MICE

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Dispone de 17 salas de reuniones y banquetes, 12 de ellas con luz natural y con capacidad para acoger hasta 400 personas Sus instalaciones están equipadas con las últimas tecnologías y disponen de los más modernos adelantos audiovisuales Mallorca, España, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Palas Atenea el emblemático hotel del Paseo Marítimo de… Read the full news article

Regina Hotel Baglioni Rome announces the opening of the new Baglioni SPA by Caschera SPA

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Rome, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Regina Hotel Baglioni on Via Veneto, Rome, is delighted to announce that the new Baglioni SPA by Caschera SPA is now open, offering an oasis in the city for all who want to experience authentic beauty and wellbeing. The spa is a large space to rediscover harmony between mind… Read the full news article

InterContinental New York Barclay starts $175 million renovation

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Iconic luxury hotel in the heart of Manhattan to undergo extensive renovation; hotel to be restored to become the luxury hotel of choice in New York ATLANTA, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group ( IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces that the InterContinental New York Barclay is now closed to… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn® brand launches #JourneyOnContest via Instagram as part of the brand’s Journey to Extraordinary campaign

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Campaign Also Gives Consumers The Chance To Win Free Room Nights ATLANTA, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the launch of its Holiday Inn® brand’s #JourneyOnContest via Instagram as part of the brand’sJourney to Extraordinary campaign. If a picture is worth a thousand words,… Read the full news article

TravelClick to present two free webinars on how hoteliers can maximize their return on investment on media and advertising campaigns

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NEW YORK,  2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, will present two free webinars on October 1 to discuss how hoteliers can maximize their return on investment on media and advertising campaigns. TravelClick media experts John Hach, Senior Vice President, Global Product Management and… Read the full news article

The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey retains highly prized AA Four Red Star and AA Four Rosette ratings

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JERSEY, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — There was excitement and delight last night as The Atlantic Hotel learnt that it had retained its highly prized AA Four Red Star and AA Four Rosette ratings, confirming its position as one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland.  It was great news all… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group to open the Park Inn by Radisson Residence Dubai Jumeirah Village Triangle in Q2 2017

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DUBAI, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Residence Dubai Jumeirah Village Triangle. The property featuring 261 studios and apartments is scheduled to open in Q2 2017. It brings Carlson Rezidor’s portfolio in Dubai to 14… Read the full news article

Hoseasons by Wyndham Vacation Rentals unveils new logo and brand messaging at the ABTA convention in Slovenia

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Suffolk, UK, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Domestic holiday giant Hoseasons today unveiled a new logo and brand messaging at the ABTA convention in Slovenia in response to the evolution in its product range and customer profile. Following extensive research, the new look moves away from the seaside blue logo with seagull motif, to a… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Prospera Hotels, Inc. announce the opening of Hyatt Place at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center in California

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The 178-room Hyatt Place hotel is located within walking distance of the Disneyland® Resort Parks and Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. CHICAGO, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Prospera Hotels, Inc. today announce the opening of Hyatt Place at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center, marking the return of the Hyatt brand to… Read the full news article

The Ritz-Carlton to assume management of ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa

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CHEVY CHASE, Md., 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton will assume management of ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa on October 2, 2014. The luxury resort will become The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami marking the tenth property in the hotel company’s award-winning Florida portfolio. The 18-story glass signature designed tower overlooks the beautiful Atlantic Ocean… Read the full news article

InterCityHotel guests’ donations lead to the successful completion of school building project under the management of the charitable foundation FLY&HELP

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Learning and teaching at the Centre Scolaire Gishubi has just become a whole lot easier. The many kind donations made by InterCityHotel guests have led to the successful completion of a school building project under the lead management of the charitable foundation FLY&HELP (www.fly-and-help.de). The works carried… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group expands in Alberta with the opening of new Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites in Spruce Grove

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Convenient location for both business and leisure travelers SPRUCE GROVE, AB., 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of a new Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites in Spruce Grove following an $18 million investment by the ownership group. This 79,500-square-foot property has… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group signs two flagship hotels in Portugal: InterContinental® Lisbon and Crowne Plaza® Porto

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Buckinghamshire, UK, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has announced the signing of two flagship hotels in Portugal: InterContinental® Lisbon and Crowne Plaza® Porto. Both properties will operate under management agreements between Hotelgal SA, a subsidiary of Global Hotels & Resorts, and IHG. InterContinental Lisbon… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group starts week-long global awareness and fundraising event for its disaster relief programme IHG® Shelter In a Storm

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London, UK, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) employees from over 60 countries around the world are beginning a week-long global awareness and fundraising event in aid ofIHG® Shelter In a Storm, the company’s disaster relief programme and one of its three core corporate responsibility initiatives. As part of the annual effort… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Doha and acclaimed Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa to open Nobu Doha restaurant by the end of the year

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Designed by Rockwell Group, Nobu Doha combines innovative Japanese cuisine with groundbreaking architecture along the Arabian Gulf Doha, Qatar, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha, in partnership with acclaimed Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, announces the anticipated debut of Nobu Doha, scheduled to open by the end of the year.  The collaboration marks… Read the full news article

LUX* Resorts & Hotels named ‘Luxury Hotel & Resort Operator of The Year at the Travel Trade Gazette Travel Awards 2014

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Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Resorts & Hotels is proud to announce its success at the Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Travel Awards 2014. For the second year running, LUX* Resorts & Hotels has taken home the award for ‘Luxury Hotel & Resort Operator of The Year.’ The 2014 TTG Travel Awards were held in… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Hotels names Mr. Philippe Caretti as Vice President Operations

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Hong Kong, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has appointed Mr. Philippe Caretti as Vice President, Operations.  Previously holding the position as Senior Vice President, Operations – China of Kempinski Hotels for the past 6 years where he oversaw 19 properties and 7 projects, Mr. Caretti brings with him 22 years of experience… Read the full news article

Wyndham Vacation Rentals announces the appointment of Mary Lynn Clark as president of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America

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Parsippany, N.J., 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rentals and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the appointment of Mary Lynn Clark as president of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America. As a member of the Wyndham Exchange & Rentals senior leadership… Read the full news article

WorldMark® by Wyndham expands its presence in Texas with the acquisition of Stablewood Springs Resort

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Anticipates opening to WorldMark owners and guests in early 2015 ORLANDO, Fla., 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — WorldMark® by Wyndham, one of Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s four primary consumer brands, today announced it has expanded its presence in Texas with the acquisition of Stablewood Springs Resort, located in Hunt, Texas. The resort is the Company’s second in… Read the full news article