2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg: From the first glimpse of the grand front entrance, guarded by two marble lions, it’s obvious that this is a remarkable building with a rich legacy. Known among city residents as the “House with Lions,” the palace holds a fascinating history. Here in the centre… Read the full press release
Finn & Porter Promotes Chef Peter Maffei to Executive Chef AUSTIN, Texas, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Austin today announced the promotion of Chef Peter Maffei to executive chef of Finn & Porter. The newly appointed executive chef is a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and has experience working in some of the best… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Macau has announced the appointment of Chef Dominique Bugnand as Executive Chef. Chef Bugnand has 14 years of legendary experience with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He began his career with the company at the flagship Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok in 1998 as Executive Sous-chef. For the last six years he… Read the full press release
International masterchefs, Shinichiro Takagi of Japan and German master patissier Ernst Knam, took time off from their starring roles in the Gourmet Abu Dhabi culinary festival to try their hand at a ‘Catch & Cook’ experience organised by the UAE capital’s super-luxurious Emirates Palace. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The culinary duo – self-confessed angling novices –… Read the full press release
Rebranded Loews Boston Back Bay Hotel NEW YORK, NY, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned-subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today announced that the company completed the acquisition of the 225-room Back Bay Hotel in Boston. Located at the corner of Berkeley and Stuart Streets, the former Doyle Collection property has… Read the full press release
Four-course tasting menu highlights guest purveyor, spirit or wine. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taste Talavera returns this spring with a series of specialty events atFour Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, highlighting everything from spirits to fine Italian wines, as well as a famed California winemaker. “The Taste series is designed to stretch the boundaries of our regular Talavera… Read the full press release
Guests Can Save 30% Off Bed And Breakfast at This Stylish Hotel PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya together with Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of hotels and resorts today kicked off its Dream Resorts Promotion which allows guests to save 30% off Bed and Breakfast rates at participating properties.* To take advantage of this deal,… Read the full press release
2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — It seems us Brits aren’t the only hopeless romantics. VisitBritain’s post-2012 Games research(1) indicates that along with our world renowned culture and heritage, Britain is seen across the globe as a great place to wine and dine your loved ones. The findings come from a survey where fifteen countries were asked to choose… Read the full press release
Mild summer weather could mean “mercury rates” lower than USD 100.00. 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Assuming Mother Nature cooperates, visitors to the Lone Star state could enjoy incredible savings at three Four Seasons hotels in Texas this summer. Starting May 31, 2013, travelers who book the Big Chill package atFour Seasons Hotel Austin, Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas and Four… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) today reported fourth quarter 2012 financial results as follows: Adjusted EBITDA was $147 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to $143 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, an increase of 2.8%. Net income attributable to Hyatt was $16 million,… Read the full press release
Provides data on state lodging taxes and tax collections 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012 Lodging Tax Study, commissioned to provide current information on state lodging tax structures, total lodging tax collections, and lodging taxes in the largest cities, has been released by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF). The study was funded by… Read the full press release
Proceeds to benefit research projects by the Haematological Cancer Research Centre at Chulalongkorn Hospital Chiang Mai, Thailand – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is organizing its sixth Cancer Care Charity Fun Run and Family Day on Saturday, March 2, 2013, in association with the Thai Red Cross Society and other valuable partners. Proceeds from the Run… Read the full press release
Ease away tension, soak into romance or let the little ones make a splash Mauritius – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — What better way to switch off from the world than by slipping into a beautifully warm, hand-drawn bath? With a specially created selection of tailored Bath Rituals, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is now offering all guests a… Read the full press release
TravelClick Data Finds that Three Quarters of All Hotels will Offer Consumers Ability to Book on Facebook and Mobile Devices by 2013 NEW YORK – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — According to a recent survey from TravelClick (TravelClick.com), a leading global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, the majority of hotels will have booking engines integrated… Read the full press release
Young Chefs Alvis & Price Are Building Up Credibility In The Competitive Dubai Dining Scene DUBAI, UAE – 2013-02-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — table 9, one of Dubai’s most talked about restaurants, has scooped four premium awards in the latest round of honours – and in only their second year of business. The restaurant, which created a… Read the full press release
Dallas, U.S.A. – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) announced the winners of their inaugural Platinum Awards, recognizing premier golf shops from the private, public, resort and off-course sectors. Tower IV Sports Boutique at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas was among a prestigious group honoured with a Platinum Award for excellence in 2012…. Read the full press release
Design Contemporaneo e Tradizione VENEZIA – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — I sapori tipici della tradizionale cucina veneziana, con una scelta attenta delle proposte gastronomiche e delle etichette, in un contesto di design contemporaneo raffinato. E’ questo il concept innovativo del Bacaromi, la Cicchetteria Veneziana dell’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice che, da oggi, apre le porte ai veneziani… Read the full press release
Official blessing and inauguration held by His Holiness The Dalai Lama on Christmas Day Geneva, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Europe’s oldest luxury hotel brand, Kempinski, has reinforced its commitment to India by launching its first independently managed hotel in the commercial district of Shadara in East Delhi – Kempinski Ambience Delhi. The Buddhist spiritual leader and… Read the full press release
Gold Coast, 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that Gold Coast visitors can simultaneously help the environment and support local charities through a new creative green initiative introduced by RCI. The RCI program, branded Green Fingers, encourages visiting guests… Read the full press release
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the end of 2013, a new InterCityHotel will be opening its doors in Ingolstadt in Bavaria, an important centre of the German automobile industry. The hotel will be located close to the city’s main railway station and will offer 144 rooms of the latest InterCityHotel design generation, each of which will be at… Read the full press release
Lavasa (District Pune), 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lavasa Corporation recently signed an agreement with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms to open Holiday Inn at Mugaon, the second town under development at Lavasa. Holiday Inn Lavasa, Mugaon, a 200-room mid-scale hotel is expected to open by 2015. Lavasa, India’s first planned hill… Read the full press release
Marrakech, Morocco – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests can discover the works of artist painter Sibylle Baltzer at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech until April 15, 2013. “These are works where things appear – they enter the field, they come out, they accept the constraint edges and escape, they play with the limits of the canvas, and so, despite… Read the full press release
Sunday at Zafferano just got better with addition of complimentary prosecco Baku, Azerbaijan – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and now Four Seasons Hotel Baku makes it even better with the addition of a complimentary glass of prosecco for guests at Zafferano’s Sunday breakfast and brunch. In addition,… Read the full press release
Guests Will Enjoy Two Weeks of Adventure, Family Fun and Relaxation at Noted Northern Arizona Resort SEDONA, Ariz. – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located in “the most beautiful place in America,” according to USA Today, Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa will host a range of family friendly events and activities throughout Spring Break, March 23 –… Read the full press release
New, exclusive facial features patented omega 3 fatty acids, pure marine collagen, wrinkle reducing peptides and moisture building hyaluronic acid Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A. – 2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has introduced an exclusive facial to boost radiance using the purest form of Native Soluble Marine Collagen Type 1,… Read the full press release
2013-02-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering up great hotel deals in Penang, an important destination for tourists heading to Malaysia’s and one of Asia’s most dynamic and historic cultural melting pots. Penang has been a major hub in the development of Southeast Asia… Read the full press release
Apres Extravaganza At Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa WHISTLER, B.C. – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new event is set to launch the spring season in Whistler with a tasty après experience. The Whistler Film Festival Society presents Spring Fling – A Taste of Whistler on Saturday, March 30 at Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. Prepare… Read the full press release
Energetic social hub open morning, afternoon and night, offering gourmet coffee, hand-crafted cocktails, small bites and more Las Vegas, U.S.A. – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The lobby and garden at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas will come alive this spring with Press, a relaxed yet sophisticated new indoor/outdoor concept offering a variety of innovative food and drink offerings in a unique… Read the full press release
ROSEMONT, Ill. – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare announces Fun in the Park promotion. Have a weekend of fun at Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare and experience the hottest hotel and night life Hilton and Rosemont have to offer. Stay for the weekend and receive a $50.00 credit towards any of the venues at The MB… Read the full press release
e-Connect Chair puts technology at travellers’ fingertips while keeping the sand under their feet Santa Barbara, U.S.A. – 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests of Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara can now stay connected in all the ways they wish while soaking up the alluring, Riviera-like surroundings – thanks to a technology enabledchaise longue of the Resort’s own creation…. Read the full press release