Rezidor opened and signed ten hotels in the first quarter of 2013

2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, signed five new hotels with over 1,000 rooms and opened five properties with 940 rooms in the first quarter of 2013. At the end of Q1 2013, Rezidor’s operating portfolio comprises 338 hotels with… Read the full press release

The Altstadt Vienna now offers “Free Space” for creativity

2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gallery, seminar room, pop-up store? All at the same time? Or something completely different?  The Altstadt Vienna now offers a “Free Space”, where the only thing that counts is what clients want. It is equally capable of becoming a creativity workshop, as it is a pop-up store for design-ware. Level_41 is the perfect… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide Exceeds 2012 Supplier Diversity Goals

Global hospitality company exceeds 2012 targets; increases total diverse supplier spend by 19 percent Parsippany, N.J., 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — With an eye on both U.S. domestic and global growth, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), announced today it has again surpassed its annual goals in strengthening the diversity of its global supply chain. An industry leader in supplier diversity,… Read the full press release

The Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts Launches National Ad Campaign Featuring Golfer Rickie Fowler

ATLANTA, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts brand today announced the launch of a multimedia advertising campaign starring PGA TOUR professional Rickie Fowler. The upscale hotel brand is continuing its relationship with Fowler for a second consecutive golf season and will execute a multichannel campaign designed to show how Crowne Plaza hotels help business travelers meet their personal… Read the full press release

Fouad Shafik appointed as new Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest

Industry veteran brings wealth experience in award winning 179-room Hotel on the Danube. 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest announces the appointment of Fouad Shafik to the role of Director of Marketing at the Hotel. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree from Arab Academy for Science & Technology in Hotel Management, Fouad Shafik started his career… Read the full press release

Marriott Responds to Boston Explosions

2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a member of the Boston community, with eight Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels in the immediate vicinity, we are saddened by the tragedy caused by the explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Massachusetts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this terrible incident. At this time,… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Praises Senator Blunt for Legislation That Gives Federal Agencies Budget Flexibility, Helps Facilitate Travel Process

Washington, D.C., 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today praised Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) for introducing the “Essential Services Act of 2013,” which would give federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection the flexibility to determine which employees are essential personnel as they manage sequester… Read the full press release

Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort treats moms with a Mother’s Day package for a relaxing weekend getaway

PHOENIX, Ariz., 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort treats moms with a Mother’s Day package for a relaxing weekend getaway featuring suite accommodations, a spa treatment and breakfast in bed. Available for a stay on May 11-12, the package is priced at $189 a night based on double occupancy. With the Pointe Hilton Tapatio… Read the full press release

Quickbeds.com joins industry-leading hotel booking engine, Travelport Rooms and More™

Sydney, Australia, 2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, a leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, today announces that Quickbeds.com has joined its industry-leading hotel booking engine, Travelport Rooms and More™. The implementation of hotel content from Quickbeds.com will provide an additional 4,200 Australian-based hotel offerings to the already extensive… Read the full press release

HYATT TEES OFF NEW SPONSORSHIP WITH FIVE PGA TOUR GOLFERS

Golf Packages Offered at Many Hyatt Resorts in the U.S. CHICAGO, 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced today that five PGA Tour golfers, Luke Guthrie, Lee Williams, Jeff Klauk, Joey Snyder and Brandt Jobe, will represent Hyatt this season on the PGA Tour. These five golfers will participate in personal appearances at Hyatt corporate… Read the full press release

GBTA Predicts Business Travel Spending to Increase by 15% in 2013

China Remains on Track to Become the World’s Largest Bus  Chinese Economy Benefits from Policy Initiatives to Strengthen   Domestic Consumer Demand  Shanghai, 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has released the results of its third GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China 2013 H1 report, a semi-annual analysis of one of the largest business travel markets… Read the full press release

Brand New Lunch Menu at Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

Café Boulud offers a lunch deal anyone can make time for. 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Café Boulud unveils its brand new lunch menu, designed to service diners, start-to-finish in an hour with a Ride and Dine promotion, allowing guests travelling from the downtown Toronto area to arrive in style with a free black car ride from Uber car service.* Café… Read the full press release

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an Elaborate Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Enjoy a cornucopia of traditional fare, as well as the new vegan and gluten free stations. 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Mother’s Day, celebrate with an elegant brunch at Four SeasonsHotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Executive Chef Ashley James is preparing an elaborate brunch display with an assortment of stations including the farmers market salad, sushi and seafood,… Read the full press release

GBTA Addresses Administration’s Budget Proposal

Applauds NextGen Investments and Trusted Traveler Programs  Increased Taxes and Fees Will Have Negative Impact on Economy Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement is attributable to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, following the Obama Administration’s fiscal year 2014 budget. The President’s budget request addresses several priorities of importance to a critical… Read the full press release

Guevara and Boyce will be keynote speakers of the 2013 PATA Annual Summit

Bangkok, 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Former Secretary of Tourism, Mexico and G20 pioneer, Ms Gloria Guevara and President of Boeing Southeast Asia and former US Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Ralph ‘Skip’ Boyce, will be keynote speakers of the 2013 PATA Annual Summit in Bangkok April 26. With other world tourism industry leaders such as Taleb Rifai,… Read the full press release

Executive Chef Savas Aydemir Presents New Spring/Summer Menus at Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

Talented chef renews lunch and dinner menus, blending the freshest products from different regions of Turkey with international inspirations. 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Within its charming and cozy courtyard, Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet offers dishes emphasizing the original rich and local flavours of Turkish cuisine and the Mediterranean. In his new summer menus, Executive… Read the full press release

Hilton hotels in Melbourne have a variety of ways to spoil mum this Mother’s Day

MELBOURNE, Australia, 2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton hotels in Melbourne have a variety of ways to spoil mum this Mother’s Day Sunday 12 May, 2013. The famous Hilton buffet breakfast will be available to all between 7am and 11am at Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, just $45 for adults (including a glass of sparkling), $25 for children up… Read the full press release

Stress-Reducing Classes for Spring, Fitness Equipment Upgrades and Outdoor Classes at Trump® Chicago The Spa

CHICAGO, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the warm weather months approaching, The Spa at Trump®  at Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is pleased to introduce state-of-the-art health club equipment, outdoor training and fitness classes designed to provide a fresh approach to health and wellness. From stress relieving group fitness classes to outdoor yoga, the programming offered at the downtown Chicago… Read the full press release

Grand Pacific Palisades Resort Named RCI® Green Award Platinum Winner

Parsippany, N.J., 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlsbad Seapointe Resort and Hilton Grand Vacations Club at MarBrisa also take home Gold and Silver honors respectively RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the winners of its RCI Green Awards with Grand Pacific Palisades Resort earning… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila’s Tosca the Italian Grill stages a night of theatrical pleasures

2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila’s Tosca the Italian Grill stages a night of theatrical pleasures on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Join us for an evening inspired by Giacomo Puccini’s dramatic opera “La Tosca”. In Puccini’s famous opera, Floria Tosca sings “Vissi d’arte, vissi d’amore” or living for art and love. You,… Read the full press release

IHG continues to increase its presence in the Philippines with the opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

IHG opens its third Holiday Inn hotel in the Philippines: Holiday Inn & Suites Makati Makati, Philippines, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) continues to increase its presence in the Philippines with the opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati today. The hotel is the fifth IHG hotel in the country and the third Holiday Inn… Read the full press release

127-Room Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport Celebrates Official Opening

CHICAGO, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Innisfree Hotels today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport, a refreshing hotel option for business and leisure travelers alike offering forward-thinking, around-the-clock amenities and modern design. “We’re proud to introduce the Hyatt Place brand to the Pensacola market,” said Rich Chism, director of development, Innisfree… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Vail to Host “Mushrooms & Mercedes” Event Series in July and August

Foraging expeditions return for third year with guide Larry Evans. 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Vail announces the return of its popular event series “Mushrooms & Mercedes” for summer 2013. Attendees will be escorted in a Four Seasons Mercedes to forage for mushrooms with expert Larry Evans, returning to the Resort’s restaurant Flame for a dinner featuring… Read the full press release

Traveling throughout Spain and Europe has gotten more rewarding with the new Marriott Rewards® and Iberia Plus partnership

2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Traveling throughout Spain and Europe has gotten more rewarding with the new Marriott Rewards® and Iberia Plus partnership.  Marriott Rewards members can now earn Avios miles for stays at more than 3,700 Marriott International hotels in 70 countries across 14 distinctive brands.   Marriott Rewards points can also be redeemed for Avios. Effective… Read the full press release

Agoda.com offers great Tokyo hotel deals for the colorful cherry blossom season

2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is listing some of the most stylish designer hotels in Tokyo to help celebrate the sakura season – known commonly outside of Japan as the cherry blossom season – one of the most beautiful times to visit the Land… Read the full press release

Dorchester Collection takes luxury to the next level with its impressive penthouse and presidential suites

2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dorchester Collection exudes timeless elegance with each of its properties, enjoying glamorous rooms and penthouse suites with spectacular panoramic views. In keeping with each hotel’s unique style whilst staying true to the individuality of each of their cities, the penthouse and presidential suites offer guests an incomparable experience within a comfortable and… Read the full press release

Summer Travellers to Experience New Upgrades at Four Seasons Resorts Lanai

Additional flights by Ohana by Hawaiian Airlines and Island Air make it easy for vacationers to experience the new amenities on Hawaii’s “private island.” 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — A favourite destination among A-list celebrities, the secret is getting out about Lanai with new enhancements and upgrades on Hawaii’s “private island,” anchored by Four Seasons Resorts Lanai: Manele Bay… Read the full press release

AC Hotels by Marriott Continues Expansion in Europe with the opening of two new properties – in Nice & Barcelona

London, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has continued the expansion of its joint venture with AC Hotels with the opening of two new properties – the AC Hotel Nice on the French Riviera and the AC Hotel Sant Cugat in Catalonia, Barcelona.  The two new hotels will be welcome additions to the… Read the full press release

London Hilton on Park Lane Celebrates its 50th Birthday with Gold-Inspired Packages

LONDON, 2013-04-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of its golden anniversary, London Hilton on Park Lane has created three gold-inspired packages, starting from £500, marking 50 years of first class hospitality. Guests are invited to join the festivities, with the chance to experience a 9 Carat, 18 Carat or the ultimate Midas Touch Package – a homage to… Read the full press release

Hotel Warwick Geneva web portal now available in 5 languages

English, French, German, Arabic and Russian versions of the website for the Hotel Warwick Geneva adapts to the needs of all its customers by offering a variety of translations. 2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since April 2nd, the web portal of the Hotel Warwick Geneva has been available in five languages, each offering more than just a simple translation:… Read the full press release