Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa Announces Purification Programme

Christmas and New Year is renowned for certain excesses of food, drinks and parties. Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa has a fabulously addictive new purification programme on its spa menu. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Detox Programme Introduced to Banish the Excesses of Celebrations at Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa MALDIVES – 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christmas and New Year is renowned for certain excesses of food, drinks and parties. Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa has a fabulously addictive new purification programme on its spa menu. Banish… Read the full press release

Marriott International Commits to Career Development of Youth Throughout Europe

Marriott International Commits to Career Development of Youth Throughout Europe

Apprenticeship Schemes Offer Industry Training and Long-term Employment Opportunities for Young People London – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has launched the Marriott Culinary Apprenticeship Academy (MCAA), its first coordinated effort in the United Kingdom to train and offer young people a viable career in the culinary and hospitality industry. The MCAA is… Read the full press release

Jersey, THE INN Hotel retain their Gold Taste Award

2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — THE INN Hotel, Restaurant & Bar is very proud to have retained a GOLD award from Visit Britain for the fourth consecutive year. This award recognises outstanding levels of quality, service, customer care and food. THE INN is also delighted to be one of the first Restaurants in Jersey to have been… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals in Keystone Offers Kids Free Ski Rentals for the 2012-2013 Ski Season

Breckenridge, Colo. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kids Can Upgrade to Snowboards for $4 Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), is celebrating the start of the 2012-2013 ski season by offering free ski rentals for children 12 years and under staying… Read the full press release

Marriot Deals of the Week- Holiday Edition

Celebrate the Holidays with Gaylord 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2 million pounds of ice is the perfect holiday ingredient for ICE! at Gaylord Hotels.  Join our newest family member this holiday season for ICE!, an indoor winter wonderland made up of DreamWorks  Animation themed ice sculptures and thrilling two-story tall ice slides.  All 4 Gaylord Hotels… Read the full press release

TOP INTERNATIONAL Hotels MARKETING PLAN 2013 READY

TOP INTERNATIONAL Hotels, MARKETING PLAN 2013 READY

2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — A number of new activities and sales/marketing actions have been decided on for 2013. Ranging from trade fair participation, over to the new approach to mobile devices and upcoming partnerships are stated in this preliminary version. Included are the activities of our corparted partners like TOP City&CountryLine, wellnessfinder.com, Falkensteiner and VCH-Hotels Germany. The… Read the full press release

Wyndham Brand Opens First Hotel in Costa Rica

The new Wyndham Garden San José Escazú, the first Wyndham® hotel in Costa Rica, features 111 guest rooms and suites, complimentary high-speed wireless internet, a state-of-the-art fitness center and on-site dining.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 7,260 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the debut of its upscale Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts brand in Costa Rica with the opening of the 111-room, newly constructed Wyndham Garden San José Escazú. The hotel, owned by Rocca Portafolio… Read the full press release

Steigenberger heritage hotel secured for the long term future

Steigenberger Europäischer Hof, Baden-Baden, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brierly Gardens Investments Limited, Cyprus, owner of Steigenberger Hotels AG since 2009, has acquired the real estate of Steigenberger Europäischer Hof in Baden-Baden, the very first hotel operated by the company. This move ensures further management by Steigenberger of its original hotel, continuing a tradition of more than… Read the full press release

IHG® Becomes First Global Hotel Company to Launch App for Windows 8

Holiday Inn® branded booking app furthers hotelier’s e-commerce strategy ATLANTA – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announced that its Holiday Inn brand is marking another innovative first by becoming the first major hotel brand to launch a travel app for Windows 8 – the newest… Read the full press release

For 12 Days Only, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Offers the 12/12/12 Package to Mark This Rare Date with a Unique Experience

The Living Room

Guests can also enter to win an additional stay on Facebook Singapore – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located steps away from the Orchard Road light-up and myriad lifestyle, retail and dining establishments teeming with the festive season’s offerings, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore provides a welcome retreat for residents on staycation and visitors on vacation. Starting December 12, 2012 for… Read the full press release

Der letzte Schliff für das Hilton Berlin: Neuer Empfangsbereich als krönender Abschluss von Umbau und Modernisierung

Ballroom

BERLIN – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rezeption und Empfangsbereich im Hilton Berlin wurden in den letzten Monaten einem umfassenden Facelift unterzogen. Auch der Ballsaal erhielt nun den letzten Schliff. Diese Neuerungen krönen die umfassenden Renovierungs- und Modernisierungsarbeiten mit denen sich das Haus am Gendarmenmarkt im Jahre 2010 wieder an der Berliner Hotelspitze etablierte. Das Investitionsvolumen für… Read the full press release

The French Take 30 Days Off, Americans Take 10: Expedia’s 2012 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals Stark Differences in National Attitudes Towards Vacation

Japanese, Koreans, Americans and Mexicans take fewest vacation days; French, Spanish, German and Brazilian workers take most BELLEVUE, Wash., 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today released the results of the 2012 Vacation Deprivation® study, an annual analysis of vacation habits across multiple countries and continents. The 2012 study was conducted online by Harris… Read the full press release

Celebrate the Holidays at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver With a Bounty of Festive Experiences

YEW restaurant + bar

Family packages, holiday dinners, shopping ideas and more 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The festive season is one of the most joyful times to be atFour Seasons Hotel Vancouver and YEW restaurant + bar Stollen – Rethink Fruitcake Legendary baker and Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver alumni Gerhart Weitzel steps out of retirement to join Pastry Chef Bruno Feldeisen to bake nearly… Read the full press release

THE SEBASTIAN – VAIL TRANSFORMS SIGNATURE RESTAURANT CONCEPT WITH OPENING OF ‘LEONORA’

Leonora to Offer Alpine-Inspired Bistro Fare, Tapas and an Exquisite Wine Bar at Vail’s Newest Boutique Hotel and Residences CARBONDALE, COLO. 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Timbers Resorts, developer and operator of private boutique resorts, hotels and residence clubs, unveils Leonora, the refreshed signature restaurant concept at The Sebastian – Vail, the newest property in Vail, Colo. Just as… Read the full press release

Time To Reflect At Mandarin Oriental

HONG KONG, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spas at Mandarin Oriental are offering a nurturing and relaxing body treatment for the New Year that comes with an added bonus. The 80 minute Time to Reflect treatment is one of Mandarin Oriental’s Signature Therapies and consists of a relaxing, hands-on body massage that combines the powerful effects of oriental… Read the full press release

Sorrento è Ancora Più Vicina Per I Tuoi Meeting all’Hilton Sorrento Palace

Dal 1 dicembre 2012, chi sceglie Sorrento per eventi aziendali, potrà usufruire di una grande promozione. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Bellissima promozione dell’Hotel SORRENTO, Italy – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dal 1 dicembre 2012, chi sceglie Sorrento per eventi aziendali, potrà usufruire di una grande promozione. L’Hilton Sorrento Palace, il centro congressi più grande dell’Italia meridionale, affacciato sul Golfo di Napoli e il Vesuvio, lancia l’offerta Sorrento è ancora più vicina dedicata a tutti i clienti… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Hosts Wyland Giving Tree This Holiday Season

Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Hosts Wyland Giving Tree This Holiday Season

Renowned marine life artist’s work to benefit the Wyland Foundation and Lanai Cancer Fund Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — This holiday season, good tidings at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay will run from the depths of the oceans into the hearts of the Lanai community. In the spirit of giving, Four… Read the full press release

Take-Off for Hampton by Hilton as London Luton Airport Hotel Opens

Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 hotels, today announced the official opening of its latest property, the 188-room Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport. Credit: Hampton Hotels.

Unique Value Offering for Passengers at Thriving London Terminal MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 hotels, today announced the official opening of its latest property, the 188-room Hampton by Hilton London Luton Airport. The hotel is perfectly located for the convenience of air travelers, just under a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip Celebrates Christmas and New Year with Dazzling Dining Delights

Belcanção

Traditional and international favourites, plus a festive Afternoon Tea Macau, China – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — To brighten up the joyous season, Executive Chef Klaus Kallweit ofFour Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip and his talented culinary team will present various dining delights at the Hotel’s signature restaurants. For those who prefer a warm and cozy gathering, the European-style Windows Restaurant will be… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide Completes more than 800 Volunteer Events during Inaugural Global Week of Service

Team Members served more than 660 local organizations in 401 cities across 51 countries MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the week of November 11-18, Hilton Worldwide celebrated its first annual Global Week of Service and furthered the company’s Vision to “fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” In just eight… Read the full press release

Benefit This Winter With Luxury Breaks At Mandarin Oriental Hotels Worldwide

Hong Kong, 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether in search of an escape for culture, romance, epicurean delights or simply an exotic beach getaway: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Luxury Breaks provide an enticing excuse to escape the winter blues and book into one of the Group’s exceptional hotels. Stay two nights between 4 January to 4 April… Read the full press release

Expedia Mobile Takes Flight: New App Update Combines Simplicity of Mobile with Robust Flight and Hotel Booking Intelligence

Expedia Mobile Takes Flight: New App Update Combines Simplicity of Mobile with Robust Flight and Hotel Booking Intelligence

200 Airlines, 140,000+ Hotel Properties Accessible Via Seamless, Simple Interface; Mobile-Only Hotel Deals Up To 60% Off BELLEVUE, Wash.,  2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Instant flight sorting of more than 200+ airlines. Beautiful, intuitive interface. More than 140 thousand hotel properties. Crisp, gorgeous destination imagery. Mobile-only deals of up to 60% off. Say hello to the new features… Read the full press release

Third Night Free and Plan Ahead Savings at Chicago’s Two Four Seasons Hotels

The Hotel's beautiful lobby features beautiful views of Chicago.

Extend a holiday break with the Stay Longer – Third Night Free offer or plan ahead and save 20 percent at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (The Ritz-Carlton), U.S.A. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago’s two Four Seasons hotels offer savings this holiday season when staying three nights, or when planning ahead. Four Seasons Hotel… Read the full press release

Announcing the Social Star of the Week Award at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Win a stay @FSBoston

Boston’s favourite Hotel is rewarding top Twitter fans with VIP Star Status Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Introducing the Social Star of the Week Award at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. Each week, one lucky follower of Four Seasons Hotel Boston on Twitter (@FSBoston) will have the chance to be honoured with this VIP distinction – along with VIP privileges to boot…. Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide Ranked Number One in Hotels and Restaurants in Newsweek Magazine’s Annual Greenest Companies Survey

Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the second consecutive year, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, is ranked number one among hotels and restaurants by Newsweek magazine in their annual Greenest Companies survey. The rankings evaluate the environmental performance of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. and… Read the full press release

Santa Picks Up the Tab for Christmas Night Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

Santa Picks Up the Tab for Christmas Night Stay at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

Special Santa Package offers complimentary stay on December 25 when booking December 23 and 24, 2012 Toronto, Canada – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Santa Claus has come to Yorkville this year bringing an elaborate program of fun and entertainment to Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Families looking to escape into the warmth of Four Seasons can receive their Gift from Santa, which includes:… Read the full press release

RCI® Joins Forces With Green Key Global for Second Annual RCI Green Awards

Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The industry-first sustainability award will now include a streamlined third-party assessment through RCI Green Key Global alliance RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange, today announced the opening of the application period for the second annual RCI Green Awards, which recognize affiliated resorts for their environmentally-friendly business practices. This year,… Read the full press release

Agoda.com gives Asia Miles members even more chances to earn miles

2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced a partnership with Asia Miles™, Asia’s leading travel reward program. In this partnership, Asia Miles will promote agoda’s hotel offering to its 4.5 million members worldwide who will earn air Asia Miles when booking hotels with… Read the full press release

Le Cinq by Chef Eric Briffard of Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Wins 12th Prix Spécial Pierre-Christian Taittinger

Le Cinq by Chef Eric Briffard of Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Wins 12th Prix Spécial Pierre-Christian Taittinger

Award distinguishes excellence in photography Paris, France – 2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eric Briffard – Le Cinq, a new book by the chef at Four Seasons Hotel George V, has won the 12th Prix Spécial Pierre-Christian Taittinger at a ceremony held at the Lutetia Hotel on November 21, 2012. Christian Taittinger, Mayor of the XVIe arrondissement of Paris and Philippe… Read the full press release

Not one, not two, but three awards for Jersey’s luxury hotels

2012-11-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Luxury Jersey Hotels group is finishing the year on a high as its members celebrate three coveted industry and consumer awards, reinforcing Jersey’s position as a centre for excellence in hospitality. Grand Jersey’s Executive Head Chef Richard Allen was rewarded with a highly-acclaimed Hotel Catey ‘Chef of the Year’ award this… Read the full press release