Climate Counts Predicts Sunny Forecast for Marriott

Climate Counts Predicts Sunny Forecast for Marriott

2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the third consecutive year, Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) was ranked #1 in the hotel sector by Climate Counts for its sustainable business practices.  Climate Counts is a non-profit campaign that scores companies annually on the basis of their voluntary action to reverse climate change.  Climate Counts uses a 0-to-100 point scale and 22… Read the full press release

Ignite the Spark This February: Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Introduces “A Month of Romance.”

A romantic escape

Mauritius resort launches exclusive romantic offerings for the month of Valentine’s Mauritius – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — From a single red rose to a hand-written note, there are many ways couples choose to show their love on Valentine’s Day, but with the fast pace of today’s world and everyday commitments, time together can often be limited on… Read the full press release

Hilton Milan Amplia La Propria Offerta MICE Con L’Inaugurazione Della Nuova Ballroom

Ballroom

Uno spazio nuovo al pianoterra dell’hotel di 260 mq per eventi fino a 200 partecipanti MILANO – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Continua l’investimento dell’Hilton Milan nella propria offerta congressuale: ad appena un anno dal restauro del Centro Congressi, l’hotel in Via Galvani inaugura oggi una nuova sala meeting raggiungibile direttamente dalla lobby. La nuova ballroom si… Read the full press release

The Woods Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Opens

Butcher's block and wood-fired oven

A new era in Australian hotel dining has been born Sydney, Australia – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Woods, the adventurous new dining destination at Four SeasonsHotel Sydney, has thrown open its doors, paving the way for a new generation of hotel dining in Australia. Sporting a chic contemporary yet rustic appearance, this stunning ground floor restaurant’s ethos revolves… Read the full press release

Hilton Pattaya Offers Guests The Opportunity To Take Time Off To Relax With Any Weekend, Anywhere Sale

Hilton Pattaya, together with Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific, today kicked off its holiday getaway offer ‘Any Weekend, Anywhere Sale with 25% Off Stays’. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Guests to Save 25 Percent on Weekend Stays till December 31, 2013 PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya, together with Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio of hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific, today kicked off its holiday getaway offer ‘Any Weekend, Anywhere Sale with 25% Off Stays’. Available for bookings until February 14, 2013, guests… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide Launches “Early Bird” Meetings Promotion

Event planners can save up to 20 percent off the cost of booking at Hilton.com/earlybird LONDON – 2012-12-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide, a leading global hospitality company, has launched the Early Bird meetings promotion offering event planners the opportunity to secure up to 20 percent off the price of their next meeting or event. The… Read the full press release

Loews Coronado Bay Raises $1 Million for Silver Strand State Beach

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Coronado Bay Resort is pleased to announce that it has fundraised over $1 million for the Silver Strand State Beach through an innovative multi-year effort established to maintain and enhance the park’s natural and cultural resources. The project began in 2008 when Loews Coronado Bay initiated an optional… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto Partners with “The Leukemia Slayer” to Deliver Holiday Message

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto Partners with "The Leukemia Slayer" to Deliver Holiday Message

Project supports children and their families at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, U.S.A. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto has partnered with “The Leukemia Slayer” to deliver a message of magic and wonder to patients at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospita this holiday season. Inspired by the hope and promise The Leukemia… Read the full press release

Loews Hotels & Resorts to Return to Washington, D.C. with the Purchase of The Madison Hotel

Loews Hotels & Resorts to Return to Washington, D.C. with the Purchase of The Madison Hotel NEW YORK,  2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned-subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L) today announced that the company has entered into an agreement to purchase the iconic, 356-room Madison Hotel in the heart of Washington, D.C…. Read the full press release

GENERAL MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AT NEW WORLD GUIYANG HOTEL

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr. Leslie Lowe has been promoted to the position of general manager with Mr. Tim Xue appointed director of sales and marketing and Mr. Louis Young appointed director of finance for New World Guiyang Hotel, scheduled to open Summer 2013. Previously the resident manager of New World Shanghai Hotel, Mr. Lowe brings… Read the full press release

The Leading Hotels of the World Announces New Members in Europe, Asia/Pacific and the United States

Luxury Leader Welcomes Urban Legends and Romantic Hideaway Resorts NEW YORK, NY, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just steps from the iconic Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees – but feeling far removed from the bustle – le Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris reinvents the original 1930s spirit of the hotel – in an atmosphere created by legendary designer Philippe… Read the full press release

Cozy Up This Winter with the Kid-Kation Package at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Cozy Up This Winter with the Kid-Kation Package at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

The best winter family getaway, with one-of-a-kind amenities for kids and teens – and added value for parents Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Searching for that perfect winter family escape? Look no further than the Kid-Kation package atFour Seasons Hotel Boston. With added value for parents and exclusive amenities for kids and teens – including special winter offerings beginning… Read the full press release

Hilton Sydney Unveils Striking New Executive Lounge

Hilton Sydney Unveils Striking New Executive Lounge

SYDNEY – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Sydney has recently unveiled a completely restyled Executive Lounge as part of an A$7million upgrade to the Hilton guest rooms and executive lounge. The renovation is part of a three-year, $3 billion plan of significant property renovations currently underway across the global portfolio of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the… Read the full press release

COMPLIMENTARY DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE & SUNSET COCKTAILS AT GUY HARVEY OUTPOST THIS WINTER

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — COMPLIMENTARY DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE & SUNSET COCKTAILS AT GUY HARVEY OUTPOST THIS WINTER WHO: Guy Harvey Outpost – A TradeWinds Beach Resort is located on Florida’s west coast on the island of St. Pete Beach. The 211-room property, formerly the TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites, is the first Guy Harvey Outpost hotel in the… Read the full press release

Allium at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago Makes Spirits Warm and Bright with Holiday Cocktails and Hot Chocolates

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Toast to the season with the Jack Frost Martini, Haute Chocolate and more Chicago, U.S.A. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — From roasted chestnuts to a delicious Jack Frost Martini and hot chocolate cups of good cheer, Allium at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago makes spirits warm and bright this season with a festive holiday drink menu. The new hot chocolates and cocktails… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Invests $200 Million to Restore Iconic Heritage Hotels in Europe

Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville, Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastian, The Gritti Palace in Venice, and Prince de Galles in Paris, Brought Back to Original Splendour 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — From the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announces… Read the full press release

Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort Announces Renovations To Its World-Class Golf Courses

El Conquistador Golf Club at the award-winning Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort recently invested nearly $3 million to enhance its two golf courses. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

TUCSON, Ariz. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — El Conquistador Golf Club at the award-winning Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort recently invested nearly $3 million to enhance its two golf courses – The Conquistador and The Cañada – following the July 2012 storms which caused severe damage. With the new enhancements, the two courses… Read the full press release

Celebration Season at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva Comes in December

Celebration Season at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva Comes in December

Christmas shopping, festive meals, New Year’s party and special room rates Geneva, Switzerland – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s time to celebrate!Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues offers special holiday rates for stays from December 16, 2012 to January 13, 2013, the perfect destination for Christmas shopping and holiday celebrations. The festive season is the time to treat oneself to the… Read the full press release

Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Offering Tech-Free Zones for Travelers Who Crave a Braincation

Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts Offering Tech-Free Zones for Travelers Who Crave a Braincation

New survey shows travelers ready for some “Digital Detox” on their vacations 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — For everyone who has ever had to deal with someone talking loudly into a cell phone while they were trying to relax, or felt pressured to be connected 24/7 to their job or elsewhere, The Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean &… Read the full press release

Il Magico Capodanno dell’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

L'Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, il contemporaneo ed elegante hotel ricavato da un antico mulino di fine '800 situato sull'Isola della Giudecca, presenta due speciali proposte per la notte di Capodanno. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Bellissimi party e cene VENEZIA – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — L’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, il contemporaneo ed elegante hotel ricavato da un antico mulino di fine ‘800 situato sull’Isola della Giudecca, presenta due speciali proposte per la notte di Capodanno. In occasione della “notte più attesa dell’anno” l’Hotel si trasformerà in una delle location più straordinarie… Read the full press release

Six Michelin Stars Awarded Once More to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Chef Chan Yan Tak

Lung King Heen and Caprice both retain three stars in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2013 Hong Kong, China – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The fifth edition of the world-renowned Michelin Guide for Hong Kong Macau 2013 has once again awarded a total of six Michelin stars to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong for the fourth consecutive year, with three… Read the full press release

Marriott International Strengthens Focus on Mexico by Naming First-Ever Market Vice President

Marriott International Strengthens Focus on Mexico by Naming First-Ever Market Vice President

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Recognizing the importance of Mexico as a destination and source market for its global portfolio of hotels, Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) has named company veteran Kevin Schwab, who has spent more than a third of his 30-year career in Mexico, as the country’s first-ever market Vice President. “Mexico is one of Marriott International’s… Read the full press release

Hilton Manchester Deansgate Reveals The Stunning, All New Cloud 23

Hilton Manchester Deansgate has revealed the new Cloud 23, one of the top destination bars in the city located on the 23rd floor of the Beetham Tower, Manchester’s tallest building, following its recent refurbishment. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Manchester Deansgate has revealed the new Cloud 23, one of the top destination bars in the city located on the 23rd floor of the Beetham Tower, Manchester’s tallest building, following its recent refurbishment. The complete style overhaul has seen Cloud 23 totally transformed into a glamorous and sophisticated… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Collaborates with Mercedes Benz in China to Offer Exclusive Benefits to Ritz-Carlton Rewards Members

Hong Kong, China,2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. today announced its collaboration with luxury automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz in China to offer exclusive benefits to members of Ritz-Carlton’s frequent stay program – The Ritz-Carlton Rewards. The collaboration will give Ritz-Carlton Rewards members access to exclusive Mercedes-Benz benefits and will enhance the relationship the brand… Read the full press release

Wine and Dine at CottoCrudo Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Prague This Winter

CottoCrudo Restaurant

Value-added Winter Dining Delight room package with three course dinner or lunch in modern Italian CottoCrudo Prague, Czech Republic – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — For this winter season, Four Seasons Hotel Prague has created a value–added Winter Dining Delight package, available from December 1, 2012 till March 31, 2013.* The package includes accommodations in newly remodeled rooms or suites, American breakfast, three course… Read the full press release

Academy awards arrive in London at 45 Park Lane

Academy awards arrive in London at 45 Park Lane

45 Park Lane celebrates the 85th Academy Awards with a special award season menu 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located in Dorchester Collection’s latest London property, celebrated chef Wolfgang Puck’s CUT at 45 Park Lane will be offering diners the chance to celebrate the 85th Academy Awards in true Hollywood style. A special menu will be created… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. Announces First Hotel in Kazakhstan with the Development of The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty

Chevy Chase, 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has announced the expansion of its luxury hotel portfolio in the CIS with the development of the first hotel in Kazakhstan. The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty is owned by a subsidiary of Capital Partners L.L.C. The 145 room hotel is located in the 37 storey Esentai Tower… Read the full press release

A New Chapter For Hilton Surfers Paradise

Hilton Surfers Paradise has officially appointed Chris Partridge to the role of general manager following the announced departure of the hotel’s founding general manager, David Kelly. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Hotel Announces New General Manager As David Kelly Departs For China SURFERS PARADISE, QLD, Australia – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Surfers Paradise has officially appointed Chris Partridge to the role of general manager following the announced departure of the hotel’s founding general manager, David Kelly. David will depart the hotel bound for Beijing where he… Read the full press release

Four Holiday Events at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle on Everyone’s List (Including Santa)

Delicious chocolate temptations on A Chocolate Holiday Buffet

From a children’s book themed chocolate buffet to an Ibiza-inspired New Year’s Eve party, add these annual festive events to your downtown Seattle holiday traditions Seattle, U.S.A. – 2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays are in full swing and at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle and ART Restaurant these four events are a must when considering how to spend the holidays: A… Read the full press release

Mitt Romney Rejoins Marriott International Board

Mitt Romney Rejoins Marriott International Board

2012-12-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — W. Mitt Romney has rejoined the board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), the company said.  Gov. Romney, the 2012 Republican nominee for U.S. president, begins his board term today. J.W. Marriott, Jr., the company’s executive chairman, said, “We are delighted that Gov. Romney has agreed to rejoin our board,… Read the full press release