Chief operating officer takes on leadership role SOUTHLAKE, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Hospitality Solutions today announced the appointment of Alex Alt to president and general manager, effective April. He replaces Felix Laboy, who has decided to leave to pursue personal interests. Alt joined Sabre in April 2012 as chief operating officer for Sabre Hospitality. In… Read the full press release
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lowcostbeds.com joins Travelport Rooms and More™
Langley, UK, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport Rooms and More™ – the industry leading hotel booking engine – has announced the addition of lowcostbeds.com, a major hotel provider, to its accommodation portal. Lowcostbeds.com, the Swiss based hotel provider – a part of the Lowcosttravelgroup – currently operates in 95 countries around the world, with the promise of… Read the full press release
CottoCrudo Bar and Lounge and Czechoslovak Models Host the Bubbles Party at Four Seasons Hotel Prague
Bella Bublinky (Bubbles) in cooperation with Bisol Prosecco and jewelry from Bvlgari on March 6, 2013. 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — CottoCrudo bar and lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Prague will host its first Bublinky (Bubbles) evening event of 2013 early next month. Highlights of the evening will include sipping on drinks from the world-famous Bisol Prosecco and a showcase of Bvlgari, luxurious Italian jewelry in… Read the full press release
IHG Announces Double Digit Operating Profit Growth in 2012
Another year of industry-leading performance in key markets as IHG prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — 226 new hotels and the launch of two new brands are just some of the milestones achieved by IHG last year. The strong Preliminary Results announced by the company today demonstrate how IHG is increasing its global… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Presents a Wine Tasting Evening
February 22 event at Bentley’s Whiskey Bar offers a selection of Italian wines. 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evenings at Four Seasons Hotel Baku are always interesting and joyful. On Friday, Feburary 22, 2013, Bentley’s Whiskey Bar introduces Guido Vannucchi, regional manager from Antinori – one of the biggest wine companies in Italy. This special Italian-style evening will include opportunities to taste the… Read the full press release
Australian Celebrity Deborah Hutton Playing For Hilton Queenstown In The NZ PGA Championship
QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australian media presenter Deborah Hutton is representing Hilton Queenstown in the NZ PGA Championship at The Hills in Queenstown later this month. The four-day PGA Tour of Australasia tournament will run from Thursday February 28 to Sunday March 3 featuring celebrities such as Sir Ian Botham, golf sensation Lydia… Read the full press release
Cloud 23 At Hilton Manchester Deansgate – Manchester’s Best Dressed Bar
With Staff Uniforms Designed By Fashion Designer To The Stars Nadine Merabi MANCHESTER, England, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The stunning Cloud 23 Bar at Hilton Manchester Deansgate has staked its claim to the title of Britain’s best dressed bar after revealing that the uniforms worn by its team members were created by leading fashion designer Nadine… Read the full press release
Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa has Introduced Kids Stay, Play and Eat for Free
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa has added Kids Stay, Play and Eat for Free to their comprehensive offerings at the Resort. If guests travel with children, then as long as they are staying in the same villa as their parents – they stay, play and eat for free. The Maldives is a… Read the full press release
THE HISTORIC HOTEL WINDSOR REWARDS DELEGATES IN CELEBRATION OF ITS 130TH ANNIVERSARY
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia’s oldest and most-cherished Grand hotel, The Windsor, is offering a special Celebration Package for conference and events delegates in 2013 to celebrate its 130th anniversary. The 130th Anniversary Celebration Package includes: – Complimentary wireless internet package for all delegates; – Complimentary audio visual presentation package that includes standard screen, data projector,… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai Presents the Third Annual Lanai Jazz Festival, March 1-3, 2013
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, in partnership with the Lanai community, HawaiiONTV.com and Jazz Alley TV, announces the third annual Lanai Jazz Festival March 1-3, 2013. The melodic sounds of the base will bebop, swing and boogie through the upcountry of Koele for the complimentary three-day event, benefiting the Lanai Community Association. Jazz enthusiasts and novices… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila – SIYOUGA YAKI SET MENUS AT UMU JAPANESE RESTAURANT
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A master in the art of traditional Japanese cuisine, Umu Japanese Restaurant’s Chef Hiroyuki Fukata never fails to amaze us with his cooking! Anticipate his fantastic creations offered only this February: a collection of Siyouga Yaki Set menus featuring perfectly cooked thinly-sliced meats with tasty ginger sauce. Have your choice of Beef… Read the full press release
Get “Red Carpet Ready” at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Denver
Celebrate the Academy Awards by indulging in Oscar-worthy pampering at The Spa. 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 85th Academy Awards are set to take Hollywood by storm on Sunday, February 24, 2013, and while most of the red carpet glitz and glamour will be in Hollywood, Denverites can enjoy a little slice of Hollywood right in… Read the full press release
Bath Tourism Plus to s’port Bath Rugby
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bath Tourism Plus (BTP) and Bath Rugby are teaming up to provide a range of promotional incentives that will encourage sport fans and visitors who arrive in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath to experience the city’s most popular sport. For the first time in the club’s history, advisors in the… Read the full press release
Oyster.com’s Hotel Tell-All iPad App Available Now on the App Store
Highly anticipated travel app launches with more than 600,000 photos of Oyster-reviewed hotels around the world NEW YORK, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oyster.com, The Hotel Tell-All, today released a new iPad app which will allow users to explore more than 600,000 original hotel photos in 125 of the world’s top destinations. You can’t return a bad… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila – BENJARONG THAI CURRY PROMOTION
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A visit to Dusit Thani Manila will not be complete without a delectable meal at Benjarong Royal Thai Restaurant. Named after prized porcelain in Thailand, Benjarong literally means “five colours”. It also suggests the five flavours of Thai cooking – bitter, salty, sweet, sour and hot, all featured in the restaurant’s wide… Read the full press release
IHG sets sights on growth in India: 13 new hotels signed in 2012, creating 2,600 jobs
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced it has signed 13 new hotels in India, boosting its existing pipeline in the country to 47. The announcement was made as Jan Smits, Chief Executive Officer for IHG in Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA), took part in a trade mission to India with British… Read the full press release
LODGING INDUSTRY CEOS VISIT WHITE HOUSE, CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lodging industry CEOs met with senior Administration officials in the White House yesterday to highlight the industry’s success with creating jobs, two days after the President delivered the State of the Union address. The White House meeting included Gene Sperling, director of the National Economic Council and assistant to the President for… Read the full press release
Hilton Pattaya Presents ‘Chill-Out To The Next Level’ With Region’s Premiere DJs’ At Horizon
This Premier Rooftop Entertainment Venue Offers the Exclusivity of Bangkok Hottest DJs Line-up PATTAYA, Thailand – 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya presents its latest DJs event throughout February and March 2013 at Horizon restaurant and bar. It has enlisted an eclectic DJ line-up, playing various famous tunes from new funk, jazz, house upbeat to the… Read the full press release
For an Expression of Love That Will Touch Mom’s Heart, Treat Her to Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on Mother’s Day
A specially designed chocolate cake sweetens the experience at One-Ninety or Jiang-Nan Chun on May 11 and 12. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honour of all mothers on Sunday, May 12, 2013, Executive Chef Giovanni Speciale and his team fete families to lavish brunch spreads in both One-Ninety and Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Topping the celebration is… Read the full press release
Hilton Tampa Downtown Announces Its Grand Opening To Travelers Today
TAMPA, Fla., 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Tampa Downtown announced its opening to travelers today. The hotel opening represents the first Driftwood Hospitallity owned and managed property in downtown Tampa. Hilton Tampa Downtown was converted from Hotel Tampa located at 211 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602. Hilton Tampa Downtown offers a premier location convenient to The… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Makes Life Sweeter with Summer Ice Creams.
Tropical Thai flavours and traditional French favourites are back at the Lobby Lounge. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Life always seems a little bit sweeter with ice cream. Four SeasonsHotel Bangkok Pastry Chef Stephane Calvet is a firm believer in the power of ice cream, and is bringing back some of his favourite creations this year to make the… Read the full press release
Tee Off With ‘Stay And Play’ Golf Packages At Rendezvous Hotels
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous hotels has scored a hole-in-one with its brand new ‘Stay and Play’ golfing experiences available across Australia and New Zealand. Pack the golf clubs, tees and bring along a caddy – hopefully you can avoid a rendezvous with a bunker! Rendezvous Grand Hotel Auckland Enjoy a superb escape at Rendezvous Grand… Read the full press release
Marriott International Declares Cash Dividend; Board Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization
Bethesda, Md., 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirteen cents ($0.13) per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on March 29, 2013 to shareholders of record on March 1, 2013. Marriott also announced that its board has increased… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas to Host Texas Wild of the Mylan World TeamTennis League This Summer
Tennis fans to see marquee players Bob and Mike Bryan, Venus Williams and Mark Philippoussis in inaugural season in Irving. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas will be the home venue for The Texas Wild of the Mylan World TeamTennis league. The team is coached by the Resort’s own tennis professional Brent… Read the full press release
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California Ranks Highly in Condé Nast Traveler Magazine’s 2013 Spa Poll
The Spa is the highest rated in the Los Angeles area and third in California. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California ranked highly in the list of Top 75 US Hotel Spas for 2013 released by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. With an overall score of 95.6, The Spa is the highest rated in the… Read the full press release
NEW HYATT GOLD PASSPORT PROMOTION OPENS DOORS TO MORE POSSIBILITIES WITH THOUSANDS OF BONUS POINTS
Global campaign awards members with bonus points redeemable for free nights, dining and spa services CHICAGO, 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced a new global promotion today that allows Hyatt Gold Passport members to earn up to 45,000 bonus points – that’s enough points for seven free nights at Bali Hyatt or two free nights… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Launches New Residential Meeting Suites
A new way to meet in a contemporary home-style setting. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is redefining the way guests meet, offering a bespoke home-style approach with the launch of four stunning new residential meeting suites. Created by award-winning designer Michael McCann, the Hotel has transformed the entire level two space overlooking the atrium lobby… Read the full press release
Love is in the air – as Belfast tops easyJet’s St Valentine’s Day destinations from JLA
2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s that time of year again when couples treat each other to a little extra romance, but it’s not just love that will be in the air today. For one of Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s (JLA) biggest operators, this means a surge in bookings as passengers take advantage of some great value… Read the full press release
RyanairHotels.com Attracts Record Monthly Visitors
5.5M USERS VISIT EUROPE’S BIGGEST ONLINE ACCOMODATION SITE IN JANUARY 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (15 Feb) announced record monthly traffic on its RyanairHotels.com website, the ultimate hotel price comparison site, with more than 5.5m unique visitors in January 2013, a rise of 300% on the previous month, coinciding… Read the full press release
Discover the Real Maldives Aboard Four Seasons Explorer
A cruise for divers, nature lovers and 21st century adventurers. 2013-02-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Experience the Maldives as few visitors ever do with the world’s most intimate Four Seasons Resort. Four Seasons Explorer, a three-deck luxury live-aboard, takes a maximum of 22 guests – matched one-to-one by a seasoned crew – on a marine and cultural odyssey into the undiscovered… Read the full press release