AH&LA and Burba Hotel Network to debut ALIS accompanying legal conference ALIS Law on January 26-27, 2015, in Los Angeles

Costa Mesa, CA, 2014-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The organizers of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Burba Hotel Network, will debut an accompanying legal conference, ALIS Law, January 26-27, 2015, in Los Angeles. The conference, which will be focused on current legal matters of interest to hotel owners,… Read the full news article

Oakwood’s 11 branded properties throughout Asia honored with TripAdvisor’s 2014 Certificate of Excellence Awards

SINGAPORE, 2014-6-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood, an Oakwood Worldwide® brand and leading provider of corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to announce that 11 of its branded properties located throughout Asia have been honored with TripAdvisor’s 2014 Certificate of Excellence Awards. The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence honors “select accommodations that consistently demonstrate a… Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® adds tennis player Maria Sharapova, lifestyle expert India Hicks and retail entrepreneur Brian Bolke to its esteemed Rosewood Curators program

Dallas, Texas, 2014-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, one of the world’s most respected ultra-luxury hotel groups, has added professional tennis player Maria Sharapova, celebrated lifestyle expert India Hicks and retail entrepreneur Brian Bolke to its esteemed Rosewood Curators program. Introduced in September 2013, Rosewood Curators are a hand-picked group of high-profile personalities who share their favorite haunts… Read the full news article

Howard Johnson hotels and Harlem Globetrotters to host series of special on-site events for the annual “Happiest Day of the Year” promotion

Summer kicks-off with surprise free nights and special on-site events for guests  PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The start of summer is almost here and Howard Johnson hotels are celebrating by partnering with the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters to host a series of special on-site events designed to surprise guests with goodies like free… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International: La marca Sol Hotels & Resorts se reinventa y presenta cuatro nuevos conceptos de hoteles vacacionales para el cliente actual

Mallorca, España, 2014-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International sigue avanzando en su estrategia de revalorización y reposicionamiento de sus marcas y productos. Su última apuesta ha sido el relanzamiento de su marca familiar vacacional Sol Hotels & Resorts – que cuenta actualmente con 70 establecimientos – con la creación de innovadores conceptos que reinventan… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of first Andaz hotel in Japan

Hyatt strengthens its brand presence in Japan with very first Andaz hotel in Tokyo CHICAGO, 2014-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, the first Andaz hotel in Japan and the twelfth Andaz hotel globally. The hotel is a significant addition to Hyatt’s growing portfolio… Read the full news article

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts introduces first pollinator bee hotel at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts creates a rooftop respite to help pollinator bees flourish TORONTO, 2014-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With research indicating solitary bee populations continue to show signs of decline, and loss and fragmentation of habitat cited as a leading factor, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is stepping up to provide solitary bees with a… Read the full news article

California-based Meritage Collection becomes Global Hotel Alliance latest member brand

Four resort hotels in California add to the alliance’s growing presence in North America Dubai, 2014-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”) today announced California-based Meritage Collection as its latest member brand, bringing its presence in the United States to 60 hotels, making it GHA’s largest single market, both in terms of hotel… Read the full news article

EVEN™ Hotels introduces the Cork & Kale™ F&B platform focused on simple, natural and good ingredients

IHG’s Newest Brand Works with Vucurevich Simons Advisory Group and SPE® Certified to Develop Branded F&B Platform Made with Simple.Natural.Good. Ingredients ATLANTA, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — EVEN™ Hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG)[LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] newest brand, created to meet the needs of wellness-minded travelers, today introduces the Cork & Kale™ food and beverage platform focused on simple,… Read the full news article

IHG announced its intention to return US$750 million to Shareholders via Special Dividend with Share Consolidation

Buckinghamshire,UK, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — On Friday, 2 May 2014, the Board of IHG announced its intention to return US$750 million to Shareholders via a Special Dividend with a Share Consolidation. The Board today announces it is publishing a circular (the “Circular”) setting out full details of the proposed Special Dividend and associated Share Consolidation… Read the full news article

IHG to open 148-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites in Puebla State, Mexico

IHG expands its footprint in Puebla State, Mexico PUEBLA, PUE., 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] recently announced the opening of the 148-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Puebla Angelopolis hotel which features 18 suites and two master suites, in a 14-story building. The City of Puebla is also known as “The… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group to open first internationally branded limited service hotel near Istanbul International Airport

Buckinghamshire,UK, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies has announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express® Istanbul – Halkali.  The hotel, due to open in 2014, will be the first internationally branded limited service hotel near Istanbul International Airport. The 110-room hotel will operate under a franchise… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group signed long-term management contract to brand and manage new luxury 275 room hotel in Metro Manila

Hong Kong, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has signed a long-term management contract to brand and manage a new luxury 275 room hotel in the heart of Metro Manila. The new Mandarin Oriental, Manila, which is scheduled to open in 2020, will be part of a mixed-use development centrally located within… Read the full news article

Maldives: Sunland Hotels and Coco Collection appointed Armand Chaudhary COO

Maldives, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunland Hotels and Coco Collection have appointed Armand Chaudhary as Chief Operating Officer to lead daily operations of the group of companies. While being based in the group’s new and stylish head office in the capital Male’, Armand will oversee the company’s four properties in the Maldives, namely the exclusive… Read the full news article

Maldives: Kandolhu Island now a Small Luxury Hotels of the World member

Maldives, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Set in North Ari Atoll, Kandolhu is a heart shaped island with wide sweeping beaches surrounded by a ring of an intricately formed house reef; a venue ideal for romantics and those seeking a blissful holiday in the beautiful island-dotted nation of the Maldives. The small island with just… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North to celebrate Father’s Day with a weekend of foodie fun

Specialty golf-themed brunch, three-course dinner highlight weekend celebration Scottsdale, U.S.A., 2014-6-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrate Dad with a weekend of foodie fun this Father’s Day at Proof, an American canteen, and Onyx Bar & Lounge at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North.   Special happenings include everything from a three-course dinner to a golf-themed brunch and ice… Read the full news article

Italian food guru Emanuele Cappellini brings his worldly experience to Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt, 2014-6-6 — /Travel PR News/ — As one of the first authentic Italian restaurants to make Cairenes cry “Mama mia!” Bella at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is getting revamped. Not only will the restaurant itself look and feel different upon its impending re-launch but the menu too will get a whole new taste as… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills celebrates PRIDE month with exclusive LA Pride room package until June 30, 2014

Guests will enjoy complimentary breakfast, glamorous accommodations, and a portion of the room rate will go towards supporting one of the nation’s most respected LGBT service organizations, The Trevor Project Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A., 2014-6-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is celebrating PRIDE month with the LGBT community,… Read the full news article

Mali Carow named Food and Beverage Director at Four Seasons Hotel Amman

Amman, Jordan, 2014-6-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mali Carow has been named Food and Beverage Director at Four Seasons Hotel Amman, overseeing all kitchens, in-room dining, banquet events, in addition to food and beverage operations for the six diverse outlets that include Olea, Asia, Vivace, FIVE Grill & Lounge, The Foyer Lounge and The Square Bar. Commenting on her appointment, Livio Faverio, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Amman, states,… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Melco Crown Philippines to build Hyatt City of Dreams Manila

CHICAGO, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation (“Melco Crown Philippines”) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate and Melco Crown Philippines have entered into a management agreement for Hyatt City of Dreams Manila, which will consist of two hotel towers and is expected to open in 2014. “We… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation named Julienne Smith as SVP of franchise and managed development for Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in North America

CHICAGO, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Julienne Smith will serve as Hyatt’s senior vice president of franchise and managed development for Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in North America, effective July 15. Smith, who will be based in Hyatt’s corporate office in Chicago, will report to B. Anthony Isaac,… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation opens its first Hyatt hotel in Austria, Park Hyatt Vienna

Hotel to set new standard for luxury in Vienna CHICAGO, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announced the official opening of Park Hyatt Vienna, the seventh Park Hyatt property in Europe and the first Hyatt hotel in Austria. Formerly serving as a bank, the property has reopened under the Park Hyatt name… Read the full news article

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) adopted new graphic look to better reflect its new dynamism and focus

New Identity Conveys New Focus, Unity and Shared Purpose of Broader Membership Base Washington, DC, 2014-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has adopted a new graphic look to better reflect its new dynamism and focus. The change is a timely illustration of the association’s new operating model that immediately affords… Read the full news article

AH&LA and Asian American Hotel Owners Association released national study on the impacts of extreme local wage initiatives on the U.S. hotel industry

Potential increases could cost industry thousands of jobs, billions in economic impact Washington, DC, 2014-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) today released a groundbreaking new national study on the impacts of extreme local wage initiatives on the U.S. hotel industry and small… Read the full news article

Warwick International Hotels member The Melody Hotel becomes the official partner of ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

Stockholm, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Melody Hotel, member of Warwick International Hotels (WIH), is the official hotel partner with the only museum in the world dedicated to the famous Swedish band: ABBA. A strong partnership has been built between the two establishments to offer their guests an ultimate experience of music, fun and… Read the full news article

IHG launched three dynamic events designed to bring to life the themes of its latest trends report ‘3D Connected Traveller Series’

Trio of events highlight the need for global brands to deliver a globally coherent, locally relevant and personalised offering  Buckinghamshire,UK, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has launched its ‘3D Connected Traveller Series’: three dynamic events designed to bring to life the themes of IHG’s latest trends report, : The key to building… Read the full news article

IHG launches “Reel Summer” video contest with chance to win trip to New York City and Meet-and-Greet with actor Josh Lucas

The IHG® Rewards Club “Reel Summer” Video Contest Will Reward a Member of the Hotel Loyalty Program with a Trip to New York City and Meet-and-Greet with Lucas NEW YORK, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — This week in New York City, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading hotel companies,… Read the full news article

Marriott plans to add more than 200 luxury and lifestyle hotel projects over the next several years

Rapid Global Expansion Strategy Leads the Industry. New York, New York, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced plans to significantly grow its global portfolio of luxury and lifestyle brands.  Accounting for nearly 25 percent of the company’s system-wide pipeline, Marriott expects to add more than 200 luxury and lifestyle hotel projects… Read the full news article

Hilton Buenavista Toledo once again to welcome their guests to exclusive “Chillout” nights

TOLEDO, Spain, 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — During the months of June, July and August Hilton Buenavista Toledo once again will welcome their guests to exclusive “Chillout” nights, which will take place every Friday and Saturday on their chic Summer terraces. Enjoy a refreshing array of cocktails and a sumptuous barbecue buffet, later followed by a complementary oriental… Read the full news article

Marriott International, Inc. president Arne Sorenson to present at the 2014 Goldman Sachs Conference on June 3

Remarks to be Webcast. Bethesda, Md., 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Arne Sorenson, president and chief executive officer at Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), will speak at the 2014 Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference on Tuesday, June 3.  Mr. Sorenson’s presentation will be at approximately 9:15 a.m., Eastern Time, and will be… Read the full news article