2012 gift guide helps travellers tackle Christmas shopping while on the road Austin, U.S.A. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Another Christmas, another seemingly endless list of presents that need to be purchased. If body lotion and candles just won’t cut it this year, Four Seasons Hotel Austin offers the following ideas, all available throughout the Hotel. Visions of iPads… Read the full news article
“A HUNDRED VOICES. TEN HOPES. ONE CHRISTMAS STORY”. Dusit Thani Manila’s Christmas Tree Contest Year III November 15 – December 28, 2012 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — After the successfully-staged Christmas Tree Contests in the past two consecutive years dubbed as “Unity in Diversity” with Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes as grand winner in 2010 and “The Family Tree” with The Cruz… Read the full news article
Striking abstract creations by celebrated Lebanese sculptor Anachar Basbous stand sentry at the Hotel’s facade Beirut, Lebanon – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut no longer need to trek to Lebanon’s most famous galleries to get their fill of local artistic genius, now that the latest sculptural collection is on display at the Hotel…. Read the full news article
First of its kind gift and gourmet reception, co-sponsored by American Express and in aid of Hong Kong Cancer Fund Hong Kong, China – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the spirit of giving, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong once again directs efforts to raise money for charity this festive season. Hosting its first Christmas gourmet and gift reception, the… Read the full news article
WIRED’s Chris Anderson Captivated Guests at San Francisco Marriott Union Square. Select Motion Work from Critically Acclaimed Photographer Artist Todd McLellan and Brick Art from artist Nathan Sawaya were also on Display. 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International, and WIRED, hosted Design Beats: Maker earlier tonight Thursday, November… Read the full news article
Washington’s beloved policemen, firemen and all public servants will be honoured and thanked at a Thanksgiving meal served by Four Seasons staff volunteers on a 53-foot Mayflower trailer Washington, DC, U.S.A. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Who: Christian Clerc, regional vice president and general manager, dressed in traditional pilgrim garb along with Rolf Lippuner, director of rooms dressed… Read the full news article
Adopt a Penguin at Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa and Mystic Aquarium are giving guests the ultimate opportunity to adopt… a penguin. Upon booking, guests will receive an adoption kit that includes a personalized adoption certificate complete with a photo of their African Penguin. Perfect for the… Read the full news article
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today that it has scored 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2012 Corporate Equality Index, up 30 points from last year. The additional points achieved by Hilton Worldwide were a result of three initiatives launched this year, including: The launch of the… Read the full news article
Del 14 al 22 de diciembre de 2012 el hotel organiza un mercadillo navideño, conciertos de villancicos, actividades deportivas y el sorteo de dos viajes por una buena causa BARCELONA – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — La Navidad no es sólo una época de recibir, sino también de dar. Por eso en Hilton Barcelona han decidido celebrar… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the series of exciting epicurean adventures taking place during The Vintners’ Tour from 23 to 25 November 2012, The Knolls at Capella Singapore is delighted to bring to local food connoisseurs a culinary treat with Two-Michelin- Starred French celebrity chef Jean-André Charial from the world renowned l’Oustau de… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season without the stress by joining Mandarin Oriental, Boston for a day of decadence and luxury followed by a relaxing shopping experience with the De-Stress Holiday Shopping package. As the only luxury hotel in the Back Bay neighborhood with direct access to Copley Place and… Read the full news article
Accor is the first French Group to integrate the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the World Paris – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, announced today the company has been ranked on the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the… Read the full news article
Hilton Dubai Creek Restaurant Picks Up Awards for Best Modern European & Restaurant of the Year Dubai, UAE – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai restaurant; table 9 by Nick and Scott located at Hilton Dubai Creek won both ‘Best Modern European’ and ‘Restaurant of the Year’ at the tenth annual What’s On Awards Dubai. Relatively new… Read the full news article
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. www.orient-express.com today announced that it has appointed John M. Scott III as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Mr. Scott, 47, is an experienced operator of luxury hotels who previously served as President and CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw a portfolio of 17… Read the full news article
Welcome the New Year in style at Singapore’s most luxurious New Year’s Eve Party SINGAPORE, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Count down to the New Year in a white wonderland. Singapore’s most sophisticated New Year revelers will be able to dance the night away on a luminous glass dance floor at Singapore’s most exclusive and exquisite New… Read the full news article
HONG KONG, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — For travelers interested in learning about the connection between the land and food, the new Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta offers a unique educational opportunity to visit a local farm with its Experience Farming package. In partnership with Daron Joffe (known as Farmer D), founder and president of Farmer D Organics in Atlanta, guests… Read the full news article
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Let’s face it: Last year’s Black Friday was a mess. The alarm didn’t go off and you missed out on that $10 toaster you had your eye on. This year, forget about the cheap household appliances and let yourself sleep in. Then, come the Wednesday directly following Thanksgiving, grab… Read the full news article
Sweepstakes to meet Tim McGraw and Faith Hill face-to-face and get tickets to “Soul2Soul” Las Vegas kicks off winter celebrations and promotions for your next stay at The Venetian® ATLANTA – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Alliance® Resorts announces today the “Meet Tim and Faith” event, exclusively for followers of InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts on Twitter, which offers a once-in-a-lifetime… Read the full news article
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hotel Westminster & Hotel Warwick Champs-Elysées, two emblems of Warwick International Hotels’ Collection in the City of Light celebrate Christmas and take their guests on an experience featuring Brussels and New York! To celebrate the 2012 holiday season, these two Parisian hotels celebrate the best of international festive traditions. The Warwick New York… Read the full news article
Parent Company of Preferred Hotel Group Launches New Division Extending Services to All Segments of the Travel Industry CHICAGO – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hospitality Group, parent company of Preferred Hotel Group, is pleased to announce the expansion of its services with the launch of Optriant. This new business division provides representation, reservations, and consultancy services for… Read the full news article
Singapore, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Holiday Inn brand opens the Holiday Inn Resort Krabi Ao Nang Beach in Thailand this month at the former Sala Talay Resort. The rebranding of the resort adds yet another Holiday Inn flag on Thailand’s map and also marks another milestone in the history of the brand as it celebrates… Read the full news article
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman and founder of Meliá Hotels International, has been awarded the UNWTO Ulysses Award for Lifetime Achievement, in recognition of a whole life of work and devotion to the hospitality industry. Jointly with Mr. Escarrer, the Chairman of the China National Tourism Administration, Mr. Shao Qiwei, have… Read the full news article
The River Arno becomes the focal point of the International Approach Championship 2012 Florence, Italy – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Great golf returns to Florence, Tuscany for the 13th edition of the Ponte Vecchio Golf Challenge, also known as the International Approach Championship, which qualifies as one of the most extraordinary golfing events taking place in the most… Read the full news article
CHONGQING, China – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The traditional slogan “Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé!” is gradually becoming popular all over the world, in order to bring the brand new wine experience to Chongqing, Hilton Chongqing will hold Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tasting & evening party on the 16th of November 2012. Mr. Jean-Philippe Jacopin, general manager,… Read the full news article
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International hosted an awards ceremony in Shanghai yesterday at the Marriott Shanghai Luwan to recognise representatives of three sponsor companies and 10 hotel ambassadors for their support of Nobility of Nature, the company’s ambitious freshwater conservation programme in China. The sponsors and hotel ambassadors have helped to advance Nobility of Nature’s… Read the full news article
Guangzhou, China – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The concierge team at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou recommends their top ten attractions and activities in Guangzhou. 1. Soar to the top of the Canton Tower Just across the Pearl River from Four Seasons, the Canton Tower is a 600 metre (1,968 foot) spire that has been nicknamed “the supermodel” for its narrow hourglass silhouette…. Read the full news article
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Day two of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service included more than 130 service events around the world including signature events in Memphis, TN; Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL and Watford, England. Many projects were an extension of ongoing community partnerships and previous service projects that Team Members have been involved with in their local communities as… Read the full news article
Boston’s best family hotel encourages kids to create the next cover of its children’s activity books Boston, U.S.A. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — All kids are stars at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. But now one child has the chance to be the Hotel’s very own Pablo Picasso: announcing the Kid-Kation Drawing Contest. Kids near and far are encouraged to… Read the full news article
Le Groupe accueille 9 travailleurs handicapés sans emploi au sein de ses 3 hôtels: Hilton Paris Orly Airport, Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Hilton Paris la Défense PARIS – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Paris Orly Airport, Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Hilton Paris la Défense et GRETA, le réseau de formation continue, ont… Read the full news article
Company Ranked 6th on World’s Best Multinational Workplaces List by Great Place to Work® 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute. The ranking is the world’s largest annual study of workplace excellence and identifies the top 25 best… Read the full news article