Celebrate Easter with All the Trimmings at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Talavera buffet, family friendly activities highlight festivities. 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Easter is a family holiday full of tradition, andFour Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North captures the excitement with an elaborate buffet in Talavera restaurant and special children’s activities on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale will be transformed to celebrate Easter festivities with all the trimmings. The… Read the full press release

NEW WORLD HOTELS SWITCH OFF FOR EARTH HOUR

2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 23 March, New World Hotels will support Earth Hour by switching off exterior lights, all non-essential lighting in public areas and offices from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., while café guests will enjoy a candlelit dinner as part of a growing global effort toward a more sustainable planet.  This initiative follows the… Read the full press release

New Low-Cost European Carrier Volotea Chooses Travelport E-Ticket Technologies to Expand Reach and Revenue

Atlanta, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new long-term IT services agreement with Volotea, the new low-cost European carrier headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Volotea, which commenced operations in April 2012, is the newest participant in Travelport’s electronic ticket database hosting service, and has also joined… Read the full press release

Loews Hotels & Resorts and DRW Trading Group Hold Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Loews Chicago Hotel

NEW YORK, NY, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned-subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today  (March 1, 2013) held a ceremonial groundbreaking in Chicago on the site where the company will open the Loews Chicago Hotel in 2015. Jonathan M. Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts and President and CEO of… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Prague And Chateau Mcely Offer “A Tale Of Two Spas”

Hong Kong, 2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Created for those who are looking to relax whilst experiencing something truly out of the ordinary, Mandarin Oriental, Prague and Chateau Mcely’s A Tale of Two Spas offers the magic of two Old World destinations in one indulgent package. The three-night package allows guests to enjoy both a city and a country… Read the full press release

Introducing The All New Burgers & Burgundy in The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Three new swoon-worthy burger flavours make for Wednesday night perfection. 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each Wednesday night, The Bristol Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Boston hosts the hottest event in town for burger and wine lovers:Burgers & Burgundy. This popular event pairs the guest’s selection of one of four burger flavours with two tastings of Burgundian style wines for just USD… Read the full press release

Opening Night at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Spotlights “World’s Tallest Hotel”

Dubai, UAE, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last night, the JW Marriott luxury brand celebrated the newly opened landmark hotel in the Middle East and second Marquis worldwide – the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai.  Featuring an exclusive performance by British singer / songwriter and recording star, Leona Lewis,  the “World’s Tallest Hotel” hosted  more than 1,200 VIP… Read the full press release

PABU Izakaya Announces Exclusive Dinner Series Offering Guests an Inspired Japanese Culinary Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore

Introducing The Tatami Table Dinners with Chef Jonah Kim. 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Since its opening, PABU Izakaya has brought Baltimore culinary enthusiasts and novices a taste of Japan. The izakaya style dining restaurant located Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore in Harbor East is the first of its kind in the city, modeled after the traditional Japanese drinking establishments offering socially intimate dining…. Read the full press release

King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed By Hilton Celebrates Its 2012 Successes

DEAD SEA, Jordan, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre managed by Hiltonrecently held its annual team member party to celebrate the Centre’s 2012 successes and achievements. Kamel Ajami, Hilton Worldwide country manager – Jordan, joined in the celebrations and congratulated the team for their passion and enthusiasm, care and dedication and effort… Read the full press release

RED CARNATION HOTEL COLLECTION RISES TO NUMBER 26 IN THE ‘SUNDAY TIMES TOP 100 COMPANIES TO WORK FOR’ IN ITS SECOND YEAR LISTED

2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Red Carnation Hotel Collection jumped an impressive 47 places from number 71 last year to number 26 in this year’s Sunday Times Top 100 Companies. The results of this prestigious and highly sought after accolade were announced at an award ceremony in Battersea, London last night. After making its debut on the… Read the full press release

HLABEKISA COMMUNITY FINDS HOPE FOR THE FUTURE IN NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL

2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hlabekisa community in Mpumalanga (a rural community 20km or 12 miles from the world renowned Kruger National Park) is celebrating the opening of the Anton Bilton High School, thanks to the Africa Foundation,&Beyond’s social development partner, and through the generous donation of &Beyond guests Lisa and Anton Bilton.  Government representatives, Africa Foundation staff,… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai Heralds A New Era Of Luxury Waterfront Hospitality

Hong Kong, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2013 and will be a masterpiece of contemporary luxury located on the Pudong waterfront. The hotel will mark the highly anticipated debut of the award-winning Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in China’s cosmopolitan and commercial capital. Located on the… Read the full press release

Travel Disruptions Will Stall Business Growth

Alexandria, VA, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The following statement can be attributed to Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, on the impact of the upcoming sequester deadline on business travel and the nation’s economy. “The country is fast approaching the March 1 deadline for across-the-board cuts in every program, project, and agency in the Federal… Read the full press release

Global Travel & Tourism industry defies economic uncertainty by outperforming the global economy in 2012 – and predicted to do it again in 2013

2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Travel & Tourism industry has outperformed the global economy in 2012 – growing faster than manufacturing, retail, financial services and communications. The industry has grown its total contribution to GDP by 3% and increased the number of jobs by five million to 260 million. It means that, for the first time,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies Welcomes New General Manager Sven Wiedenhaupt

Veteran hotel executive Sven Wiedenhaupt brings more than 23 years of luxury hotel management experience to the beautiful Caribbean island of Nevis. 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis welcomes international hotelier Sven Wiedenhaupt to his new home in Nevis, West Indies as the General Manager of the Caribbean’s first AAA Five Diamond resort. A tri-lingual hospitality professional and graduate… Read the full press release

TravelClick Hotel Customers Take Home Eight Adrian Awards for Excellence in Digital Marketing

NEW YORK, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue-generating solutions for hotels, along with its hotel clients, received eight awards for excellence in digital marketing at the Adrian Awards Gala in New York City. With more than 1,000 entries, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards is the travel industry‘s largest… Read the full press release

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Adds Value To Family Vacations With New Family Fun Package

MCLEAN, Va., 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts gives families more reasons to enjoy time away together throughout 2013 with its new Family Fun Package. Offering daily breakfast for two adults and two children, and high-speed Internet access, families are able to save while exploring Hilton destinations in the U.S. and Canada all year… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Takes Luxury to New Heights

Dubai, UAE, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The JW Marriott brand officially celebrates its newly opened landmark luxury hotel today in the Middle East – the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai.  [Video below.] Acquiring the coveted title of World’s Tallest hotel from the Guinness Book of World Records, the 72-story property is the first JW Marriott Marquis outside… Read the full press release

Lineup Announced for South-by-Southwest Music Broadcasts at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Events connect music fans to some of the festival’s most anticipated artists. 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Seeing some of the most anticipated artists at South-by-Southwest just got easier, even for those without one of the music festival’s coveted wristbands. Four Seasons Hotel Austin and KUTX 98.9 have announced the lineup for their early-morning music broadcasts, which take place March… Read the full press release

rosewood london to open october 2013

2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Investment of more than USD130 million will restyle historic building to contemporary grandeur Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, one of the world’s most respected ultra-luxury hotel groups, will open Rosewood London in October 2013, overseeing a more than USD130 million (GBP85 million) renovation to transform a 1914 Edwardian, Grade II-listed building on High… Read the full press release

TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER CHICAGO RECEIVES FIVE-STAR RATINGS FROM THE ESTEEMED FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE

Five stars awarded to the luxury property and Sixteen restaurant CHICAGO, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The team at Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Five-Star ratings from the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 2013, recognizing the property’s exceptional service and world-class amenities. The hotel’s lauded restaurant, Sixteen, has also received a Five-Star designation for… Read the full press release

DUSIT THANI MANILA RECIPIENT OF GOLD CIRCLE AWARD FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS

Makati, Philippines, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila, Dusit International’s flagship property in the Philippines is once again the recipient of the Gold Circle Award 2012 by Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN). This is the second year that the hotel received such a prestigious award.  Launched… Read the full press release

KATHERINE LUGAR NAMED CEO OF AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION

2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today named Katherine Lugar, executive vice president of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 17, 2013. Lugar will take over for long-time CEO Joseph A. McInerney, who announced last year that he would be stepping… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Denver Introduces New Treatments

Experience results-oriented new treatments at The Spa, featuring treatment lines including Medik8 and Voya, just in time for spring. 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Denver is offering two new advanced treatment lines, both of which are known as “green” friendly: Voya, an organic seaweed beauty product based in Ireland, and Medik8, a British… Read the full press release

Corroboree 2013 leaves big impression Down Under

Five-city tour shows how Canada variety can be the spice of Aussie consumer life. 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) packed its bags and hit the road to seek out Australia’s funny bone. Canada Corroboree, the perennially popular industry roadshow, has just concluded a 10-day, five-city tour of Australia, which was themed around… Read the full press release

Agoda.com announces colorful new hotel deals for India’s vibrant Holi Festival

2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced great deals on Indian hotels in the leadup to the annual Holi Festival, India’s famously raucous and cheerful celebration of color. As with many festivals in Asia, the Holi celebration is a mix of astrological rituals, religious… Read the full press release

Easter Bonnet, With All The Frills Upon It At London Hilton On Park Lane

LONDON, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — London Hilton on Park Lane has created an Easter Bonnet package for those looking for a Spring break in London, priced from £289 per room and available throughout the seasonal period (March 23 – April 14, 2013). This sweet package comes complete with an overnight stay in a guest room and includes… Read the full press release

Marriott International Announces First Hotel in the Northeastern Region of Brazil

2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) announced today plans to open a new 162-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil’s largest and most modern city in the Northeastern region of the country. The hotel project is developed under a management agreement with Rio Ave Ltda., a prominent, local real estate developer. This project,… Read the full press release

Introducing: Bosphorale – Kempinski Dessert of the Year 2013

Fifty one pastry chefs defy the well-known proverb to create an irresistible treat Geneva, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Contrary to popular belief, too many chefs don’t always spoil the broth – sometimes, having a number of chefs in the kitchen can spark creativity and result in an irresistible treat: Bosphorale. Chosen from 51 recipes by 51… Read the full press release

RCI® and The Registry Collection® Receive Six Awards at GNEX 2013

Parsippany, N.J., 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), took home several awards at the annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2013. The awards were presented at the Perspective Magazine Awards Gala Dinner on Feb. 6 in Beverly Hills, Calif., where several affiliated… Read the full press release