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Four Seasons Hotel Seattle Celebrates Marriage with “The Little White Chapel at Four Seasons.”

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Four Seasons celebrates marriage equality with special all-inclusive wedding event

VOWS Wedding & Event Planning and a community of local vendors create all-inclusive, multi-couple wedding event Seattle, U.S.A. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seattle has partnered with VOWS Wedding & Event Planning for an all-inclusive wedding experience on Sunday, December 9 and Monday, December 10, 2012 called “The Little White Chapel at Four Seasons.” This unique celebration is… Read the full news article

TravelClick Drives Bookings for its Hotel Customers via Google

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TravelClick Offers Risk-Free Pay-for-Performance Model to Increase Visibility and Direct Bookings on Google Hotel Price Ads NEW YORK – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, announced a risk-free pay-for-performance program for hotels to advertise on Google’s Hotel Price Ads program that includes Google Hotel Finder, Google… Read the full news article

DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Second Hotel in Rochester

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MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the opening of a newly renovated, all-room upscale full-service hotel in historic Rochester, N.Y. The 155-room The Strathallan- a DoubleTree by Hilton, is located in the heart of Rochester’s East End, a cultural and historic district, just 10 minutes away from the Greater Rochester… Read the full news article

Marriott Achieves High Ranking from the Human Rights Campaign

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Marriott Achieves High Ranking from the Human Rights Campaign

Scores 90% on the 2013 Corporate Equality Index 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) has awarded Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) a high score of 90 on its annual Corporate Equality Index for 2013. The Corporate Equality Index rates employers by conducting an analysis of America’s top workplaces and their inclusion of… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu Introduces ‘ULU Ocean Grill & Sushi Lounge

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'ULU exterior

Oceanfront restaurant latest offering in Resort’s enhanced culinary experiences Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A. – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upuehu, the first and only Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawaii Island, introduces ‘ULU Ocean Grill & Sushi Lounge, a breathtaking new oceanfront fish and seafood restaurant, the latest enhancement to the Resort’s dining experiences. The culinary team presents Executive… Read the full news article

Holidays Are Sweeter In Hershey

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The Sweetest Place on Earth Celebrates the Most Wonderful Time of the Year  Hershey, Pa. – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everything’s sweeter in Hershey – even the holidays – and in November and December, visitors to Hershey will enjoy holiday fun and surprises during Christmas In Hershey. The town-wide celebration lasts throughout the holiday season and… Read the full news article

RCI® Celebrates Nearly 100 New Affiliated Properties In 2012, With Spectacular Additions In Third Quarter

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Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, announced the addition of 22 affiliated properties to its global exchange network in the third quarter of 2012, bringing the total to 98 new properties for the year. These additions join the more than 4,000 quality resorts in highly-desirable destinations around the world… Read the full news article

Go Down to The Woods and Discover the New Dining Destination at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

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The Woods Executive Chef Hamish Ingham

Preparations are in full swing for the restaurant’s grand opening on December 3, 2012 Sydney, Australia – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Woods, an adventurous new dining destination, spectacularly located on the ground floor of Four Seasons is preparing to open its doors on December 3, 2012. An All-Star Restaurateur Cast With the restaurant’s ethos set to revolve around wood-fired… Read the full news article

Ignite the Spark in the Private Couples’ Spa Pavilion at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

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Welcome to the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

Stay Longer promotion offers a complimentary fourth night in the romantic and magical city of Marrakech Marrakech, Morocco – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether falling in love for the first time or igniting the spark of love again, Four Seasons Resort Marrakech is all about romance. From enjoying a romantic spa treatment together in the secluded Couples’ Spa Pavilion… Read the full news article

agoda.com provides tropical hotel deals in the fragile Maldives

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agoda.com provides tropical hotel deals in the fragile Maldives

2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is providing sunny winter deals on hotels in the Maldives, one of the most beautiful – and endangered – countries on Earth. Known for its pristine white beaches and turquoise water teeming with colorful marine life, the group… Read the full news article

Hilton Garden Inn lends a hand to Second Harvest Food Bank of Jacksonville

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Team members from the Hilton Garden Inns Ponte Vedra, Orange Park, and Deerwood Park kicked off Hilton Worldwide's first ever Global Week of Service on Saturday, November 10 at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Jacksonville. Credit: Hilton Garden Inn

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Team members from the Hilton Garden Inns Ponte Vedra, Orange Park, and Deerwood Park kicked off Hilton Worldwide’s first ever Global Week of Service on Saturday, November 10.  The three Hilton Garden Inns partnered with members from the Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset Rotary Club and the Ponte Vedra High… Read the full news article

Marriott and Hertz Relaunch Florida Drive & Shop Package in Time for Holiday Shopping Season

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2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Now through December 31, 2012, at www.marriott.com/floridashoppingoffer. Over 4.7 million Latin Americans traveled to the sunshine state last year to sightsee, enjoy the white sand beaches, amazing restaurants and nightlife and to take advantage of the exceptional shopping Florida has to offer. With the end of the year shopping season approaching, Marriott… Read the full news article

Introducing Tailor-Made Chakra Blessing Treatments at the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

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Introducing Tailor-Made Chakra Blessing Treatments at the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Treatments created to heal and nurture each of the body’s seven chakras Chiang Mai, Thailand – 2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is introducing new Chakra Blessing rituals to take guests on a healing journey of relaxation and rejuvenation with tailor-made treatments focusing on reclaiming balance of body and mind. Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning “wheel” or… Read the full news article

Spa Exclusive from Natura Bissé This Holiday Season at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

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Spa Exclusive from Natura Bissé This Holiday Season at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

The Diamond Life Infusion Facial from Natura Bissé will only be offered at the Spa at Beverly Wilshire Los Angeles in Beverly Hills (Beverly Wilshire), U.S.A. – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, has a special holiday gift in store this year, with an exclusive treatment from Natura Bissé. As the only spa… Read the full news article

EXPANSION OF HYATT-BRANDED HOTELS IN LATIN AMERICA CONTINUES WITH THE OPENING OF FIRST HYATT PLACE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.

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Hyatt Place San Jose/Pinares is the first of many select service hotels to open across Latin America CHICAGO, 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Place San Jose/Pinares, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Costa Rica and the first Hyatt Place hotel outside of the United States. In addition to… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel New York Launches “Our Neighbors In Need” Initiative

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Support the Superstorm Sandy victims with a touch of a button New York, U.S.A. – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York has set up a new microsite at http://American.redcross.org/fourseasonsny-pub for guests to donate to the American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. “Our hearts go out to all the communities that were affected by Superstorm Sandy. It… Read the full news article

HYATT AND FOLIO FINE WINE PARTNERS ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW CANVAS ART OF LIVING DIGITAL APP AND CANVAS PINOT NOIR

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Free app is iPhone and Android user friendly and adds social media element to guests’ stay Canvas Pinot Noir to debut in North America Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in 2013 CHICAGO,  2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Folio Fine Wine Partners, announce today the launch of Folio Fine Wine Partners’… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Prague Concierge Helps Guests Find Their Family Roots in the Czech Republic

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Petr Zezula, Chef Concierge

Guests receive migration map, family tree, photos and more in historical leather bound book Prague, Czech Republic – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — At Four Seasons Hotel Prague, the Concierge has teamed up with a respected genealogy company to help guests find their family roots in Prague and the Czech Republic. Chef Concierge Petr Zezula says: “In history-rich Prague,… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International Transforms Gran Meliá Cancun into Paradisus Cancun Resort

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Palma de Mallorca, 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International, one of the world’s largest resort hotel chains with more than 350 hotels in 35 countries on 4 continents, announced the transformation of the Gran Meliá Cancun property into a luxury all-inclusive Paradisus resort, scheduled to open its doors December 1, 2012. The new Paradisus Cancun, located 15… Read the full news article

HYATT REGENCY ISTANBUL EXPECTED TO OPEN IN ISTANBUL IN JANUARY 2014

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Hyatt Regency Istanbul Ataköy will be the third Hyatt-branded hotel in Istanbul CHICAGO,  2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has signed an agreement for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Istanbul with Bosphorus Otelcilik ve Yatirim Ltd. The hotel, which will open in January 2014, will be the third… Read the full news article

On the Move: Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Keeps Business Travellers Connected

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On the Move: Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Keeps Business Travellers Connected

Complimentary in-car Wi-Fi access in the Hotel’s BMW limousines Mumbai, India – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — From the moment the plane’s seat belt sign finally turns off at the gate, it’s a race to reconnect and catch up for today’s business travellers, often with the added stress of establishing a local internet connection and getting all… Read the full news article

Meliá receives the Honorary plaque for Tourism merits for the “Calviá Beach Resort”project, a pioneer initiative for the repositioning of a mature destination in Mallorca

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Palma de Mallorca, 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spanish Government has approved the “Tourism Merit Award for public-private partnership for the modernization of mature destinations” to Melia Hotels International, in recognition of its repositioning project for Magaluf, one of the most popular destinations of Mallorca, developed in the 60s. These Honorary National Awards were created in 1962,… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide, Global Week of Service – November 12 Recap

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Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer, Hilton Worldwide and more than 100 Team Members from the Global Headquarters in McLean, VA kicked off the company's Global Week of Service by serving families at the ACCA Child Development Center in Fairfax, VA. Learn more about the over 300 Global Week of Service projects at www.hiltonworldwide.com/serve. Credit: Hilton Worldwide.

MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today marked the official kick off of the inaugural Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service as Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer, Hilton Worldwide and more than 100 Team Members from the Global Headquarters in McLean, VA served children and families at the ACCA Child Development Center in Fairfax,… Read the full news article

HYATT AND BONIFACIO LANDMARK ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR A GRAND HYATT HOTEL AND RESIDENCES IN MANILA

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Grand Hyatt Manila and Residences will be the second Hyatt-branded hotel in the Philippines CHICAGO,  2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Bonifacio Landmark Realty and Development Corp. (BLC), a joint-venture company between property developer Federal Land Inc. and Japanese financial services group… Read the full news article

JIM ABRAHAMSON ELECTED INCOMING AH&LA SECRETARY/TREASURER

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Hotelier to be Association Chair in 2015 Washington, D.C., 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has elected Jim Abrahamson, CEO, Interstate Hotels and Resorts, as incoming secretary/treasurer of the AH&LA board of directors. Active with AH&LA at the state and national levels since the 1980s and a Certified Hotel Administrator… Read the full news article

Celebrate Thanksgiving Day in Tokyo at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

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Celebrate Thanksgiving Day in Tokyo at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

ekki BAR & GRILL offers a special Thanksgiving menu for four festive days Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — ekki BAR & GRILL offers a special Thanksgiving menu with one glass of sparkling wine for those who want to celebrate and enjoy Thanksgiving Day in Tokyo. From November 22 to 25, 2012, ekki’s chef will showcase wonderful… Read the full news article

Hilton Mumbai International Airport Announces The Reopening Of Flames Restaurant Offering An Innovative Approach To Indian Cuisine

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Hilton Mumbai International Airport today announced the reopening of its popular seasonal restaurant, Flames. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

MUMBAI – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Mumbai International Airport today announced the reopening of its popular seasonal restaurant, Flames. Located at the poolside, the restaurant offers the best of al fresco dining and an extensive menu of innovative Indian preparations like Chapli Kebab, lamb mince kebabs flavoured with dried pomegranate, and Malmali Vegetable Galouti Kebab,… Read the full news article

HYATT ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF HYATT REGENCY BIRMINGHAM

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CHICAGO,  2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has purchased the Hyatt Regency Birmingham hotel in the United Kingdom for approximately USD$43 million. The hotel has operated as Hyatt Regency Birmingham since its opening in 1990. Through its affiliates, Hyatt was one of the original co-owners, and since 2002 the hotel… Read the full news article

RONALD VLASIC INDUCTED AS 2013 AH&LA CHAIR

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New York, 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ronald Vlasic, CHA, regional vice president of hotels, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, outlined his agenda for the coming year at the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Inaugural Gala held at the Plaza Hotel on Sunday, November 11. He told an audience of top lodging leaders, “Our industry moves fast… Read the full news article

Hilton Kuala Lumpur Sweeps Regional Awards

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Hilton Kuala Lumpur continues to top the list as one of Kuala Lumpur's best business and city hotels after sweeping a number of regional and local awards that are designed to recognize key players in the industry. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Hotel Tops “Best Business And City Hotel” Categories In Prestigious Regional Travel Industry Awards KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – 2012-11-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Kuala Lumpur continues to top the list as one of Kuala Lumpur’s best business and city hotels after sweeping a number of regional and local awards that are designed to recognize key players… Read the full news article