The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore invites guests to like or share its daily Facebook post for a chance to win spa-themed luxury prizes

Guests can “like” or “share” the Hotel’s daily Facebook post for a chance to win luxury prizes Baltimore, MD, USA, 2013-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is offering guests the opportunity to win spa-themed luxury prizes with 12 Days of Spaliday Giveaways. Visit Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore on Facebook daily from December 13 through 24, 2013 and “like” and “share” the featured… Read the full news article

Sterling Hotels debuts in Dubai with the sign of Grand Excelsior Hotel Bur Dubai and Grand Excelsior Hotel Al Barsha Dubai

Additions Showcase Preferred Hotel Group’s Commitment to Growth in the Middle East London, UK, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sterling Hotels™, a worldwide collection of hotels with character and distinction and a brand of Preferred Hotel Group™, announced today its debut in Dubai with the signing of Grand Excelsior Hotel Bur Dubai (formerly Dhow Palace Hotel) and Grand Excelsior… Read the full news article

Asia’s leading hotel booking site Agoda.com announced the recipients of its prestigious 2013 Gold Circle Awards

Singapore, 2013-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced the recipients of its prestigious 2013 Gold Circle Awards, given to hotels that exemplify the best qualities of the online hospitality industry. Now in its fifth year, the Gold Circle Awards are given to industry-leading hotels who… Read the full news article

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company to donate up to $100,000 to Make-A-Wish this holiday season

Global Hotel Company Will Donate Up to $100,000 to Make-A-Wish Chevy Chase, MD, USA, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Inspire. Engage. Contribute. These are the guiding principles of Community Footprints®, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company’s social responsibility program focusing on hunger and poverty relief, environmental responsibility, and the well-being of children, which also encourages guests to give back to our local communities…. Read the full news article

Ritz Kids children’s programming launched across The Ritz-Carlton hotels in partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society

Chevy Chase, MD, USA, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., announced today the launch of new, exclusive Ritz Kids children’s programming through an expanded partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society. The Ritz-Carlton aims to delight their youngest guests by making memories that last well beyond their hotel stays. Ritz Kids is an engaging and immersive… Read the full news article

Enjoy designer hot chocolate cocktails at Beverly Wilshire during holiday shopping excursion on the world-famous Rodeo Drive

Shop the world-famous Rodeo Drive followed by designer holiday cocktails in THE Blvd  Los Angeles, CA, USA, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — What better way to wrap up a holiday shopping excursion on the world-famous Rodeo Drive, mere steps from Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, than to enjoy “haute” selections from the new Hot Chocolate menu in THE Blvd…. Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Amman and Al Shajarah Society planted 500 Almond and Oak trees in Berein as part of reforestation project

Tree-planting initiative in partnership with Al Shajarah Society  Amman, Jordan, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Staff members from Four Seasons Hotel Amman embarked on a major tree-planting initiative in partnership with Al Shajarah Society, a local NGO dedicated to reforestation in Jordan.  About 40 Hotel staff members planted 500 Almond and Oak trees in Berein as part of the hotel’s commitment to… Read the full news article

The perfect Christmas gifts this season: Four Seasons Gift Card for Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris

Paris, France, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the holiday season approaches, it is time to start thinking about those special Christmas gifts for your loved ones. Look no further than the Four Seasons Hotel George V! Available to all, with our special Four Seasons Gift Card, you can indulge your loved ones in a truly unique experience… Read the full news article

TravelClick released its North American Distribution Review Fourth Quarter 2013

New York, United States, 2013-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the third quarter (Q3) 2013, online channels which include Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and hotel websites (Brand.com) continued to experience the most growth in hotel bookings, according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; Fourth Quarter 2013). The NADR aggregates hotel bookings by channel for… Read the full news article

The Boscolo Milano and Boscolo Exedra Roma to join the exclusive portfolio of independent hotels the Autograph Collection

Luxury Hotels in Rome and Milan Join Exclusive Portfolio of Independent Hotels. London, United Kingdom, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Boscolo Hotels and the exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, the Autograph Collection, announced today the news that twoadditional luxury Boscolo Hotels in Italy will join its ensemble this fall. The Boscolo Milano will be the first to join the collection,… Read the full news article

Wyndham Vacation Rentals announced big savings with its Cyber Monday Sale

Up to 40 percent off stays in some of the U.S.’s best ski, mountain and beach destinations Parsippany, N.J., United States, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Log on and book with big savings!  Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), is offering up to 40 percent… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group announces plans to recruit another 110,000 staff to support its growth in China

Beijing, China, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading international hotel companies, today outlined its strong position in Greater China and ambitious growth targets for the region as it announces plans to recruit another 110,000 staff to support its growth which involves doubling the number of hotels in China in the… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group opened Hotel Indigo® Düsseldorf – Victoriaplatz under franchise agreement with LFPI Hotels Management Germany GmbH

Düsseldorf, Germany, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is thrilled to announce that it has opened Hotel Indigo® Düsseldorf – Victoriaplatz at the centre of this fashion-forward German city, renowned for its style credentials. Hotel Indigo Düsseldorf-Victoriaplatz will operate under a franchise agreement with LFPI Hotels Management Germany… Read the full news article

The Atlantic Hotel owner Patrick Burke to attend the ‘by invitation only’ International Luxury Travel Market, 2-5 December 2013

Jersey, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Patrick Burke, owner and managing director of The Atlantic Hotel, has once again been invited to take part in the annual International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) from 2nd to 5th December 2013. This top trade show opens today at the Palais des Congres in Cannes and is the world’s leading ‘by invitation… Read the full news article

Retreat & Spa Maldives unveils its BRING THE BRIGHT New Year Eve exclusive program

Maldives, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Retreat & Spa Maldives unveils its BRING THE BRIGHT New Year Eve exclusive program. All guests at the retreat are invited to join ‘the yacht night’ – the ultimate way to celebrate the arrival of 2014. Resident DJ, Xeum, will open the night festivities at LIVING ROOM by setting the scene for… Read the full news article

Christmas tree lighting evening on December 6th at Raffles Dubai

Dubai, UAE, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Raffles Dubai celebrates this festive season in true tradition and style with an array of seasonal delicacies, events and spa offerings. Raffles Dubai invites you on December 6th to our Christmas tree lighting, an enchanting evening that promises a fun filled and magical experience for all. Savour an array of delicacies… Read the full news article

The Steak House at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta won 3 awards at the 1st Indonesian Wine List of the Year Award 2013

Jakarta, Indonesia, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steak House at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has been awarded as the winner of the 1st Indonesian Wine List of the Year Award 2013. On the same occasion, The Steak House also won the awards for Best Wine List Jakarta and Best Restaurant Wine List. The judging panel of Indonesian Wine List of The Year Awards 2013 was… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul’s Aqua Restaurant at the Bosphorus to host wines of famous Tuscan winery Cecchi December 2 and 8, 2013

Executive Chef Sebastiano Spriveri prepares a special dinner menu with Tuscan recipes and Tuscan wine for guests of Aqua between December 2 and 8, 2013 Istanbul, Turkey, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aqua Restaurant, inspired by the beautiful Bosphorus, hosts wines of famous Tuscan winery Cecchi between December 2 and 8. 2013. Executive Chef Sebastiano Spriveri will prepare a special dinner menu… Read the full news article

Cuckoo’s Nest bar and restaurant in Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel Gothenburg, Sweden wins “Best Bar Design”

Gothenburg, Sweden, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The “genius” designed bar and restaurant Cuckoo’s Nest is part of the recently opened Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel – Gothenburg, Sweden.  The interior design has been inspired by the feature film “A Beautiful Mind”.  According to designer, Erik Nissen Johansen, the design is on the border between genius and madness. This… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group opens 196-room Holiday Inn Express® Panama Distrito Financiero hotel in Panama City, Panama

Hotel situated in the heart of the city’s financial district; close to Tocumen International Airport Miami, FL, United States, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the newest addition to its Latin America portfolio with the opening of the 196-room Holiday Inn Express® Panama Distrito Financiero hotel located in Panama City, Panama. The new-build hotel is a… Read the full news article

Loews Don CeSar announced two new additions to its culinary team Chef Gavin Pera and Chef Jose R. Cuarta III

Saint Pete Beach, FL, United States, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Always looking  to attract the best professionals to enhance its reputation as one of the finest hotels on the west coast of Florida, Loews Don CeSar announced two new additions to its culinary team. Chef Gavin Pera has joined the famed Maritana Grille as Chef de Cuisine and… Read the full news article

Accor redefines its business model around 2 core missions: HotelServices and HotelInvest

Paris, France, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new strategy to enhance growth and sustained value creation Redefinition of the Group’s business model around its 2 core missions, for maximum operational performance & sustainable growth: o HotelServices: a hotel operator and brand franchisor that will be fee-oriented and P&L driven. o HotelInvest: a hotel owner and investor that will… Read the full news article

IHG signed 15 year management agreement with Al Andalus Property for Staybridge Suites hotel in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a 15 year management agreement with Al Andalus Property for a Staybridge Suites hotel in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Staybridge Suites Al Andalus Mall is due to be the first Staybridge Suites property to open in Saudi Arabia.  The announcement follows closely… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International continúa su expansión en el Caribe y anuncia la próxima apertura de Meliá Jamaica

El Gobierno jamaicano confía a Meliá Hotels International la gestión de un emblemático resort situado en Montego Bay El presidente de la hotelera, Gabriel Escarrer, concluye así su gira caribeña, tras firmar también la incorporación de su primer hotel en Bahamas Palma de Mallorca. España, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International prosigue su alto ritmo de… Read the full news article

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) released guide covering gratuity rates for broad array of service areas

Industry Partner, Forbes Travel Guide, Supports Initiative Washington, DC, United States, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole U.S. association representing all segments of the lodging industry, is releasing a guide covering gratuity rates for a broad array of service areas, including parking attendants, doormen, housekeepers, and room service.  Released in… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney unveiled new exclusive Full Harbour View Junior Suites

Sydney, Australia, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The spectacular sight of the soaring white sails of the Sydney Opera House and the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge will greet guests staying in the new Full Harbour View Junior Suites at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. In addition to spectacular harbour views, the suite comes with exclusive privileges including complimentary Executive Club access… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa announced “grown-up” experiences in child-friendly sizes offering

Swimming with sharks, learning to surf, caring for baby turtles, indulging in spa treatments and building coral reefs: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa specializes in offering “grown-up” experiences in child-friendly sizes Kuda Huraa, Maldives, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Known affectionately as “KH,” Kuda Huraa may as well stand for “Kids Haven” for the quality and extent of… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu Resort Trysil named Norway’s Best Ski Resort by World Ski Awards

Kitzbühel, Austria, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newly established “World Ski Awards”, which focuses on the world’s best ski resorts, has awarded Radisson Blu Resort Trysil “Norway’s Best Ski Resort”. This is the first time the “World Ski Awards” has held an award ceremony which took place at the fashionable ski resort Kitzbühel in Austria. The award… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor’s global loyalty program Club Carlson won Loyalty Campaign of the Year at 2013 Mega Awards

Vancouver, Canada, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor’s global loyalty program, Club Carlson, has just scooped the Loyalty Campaign of the Year at the 2013 Mega Awards, one of the hospitality industry’s highest accolades! Mega Awards reward genuine innovation in the airline & travel business, recognizing best loyalty, ancillary revenue and social media activity. Now in its… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Dublin launches Toy Appeal to support Temple Street Children’s Hospital this Christmas

Dublin, Ireland, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Dublin is launching a Toy Appeal to support Temple Street Children’s Hospital over the festivities to help bring some happiness to little ones who are ill this Christmas. Four Seasons will have Christmas Teddy Bear Teas at the Hotel on December 7, 14 and 21, 2013 from 3:00 to 5:00… Read the full news article