Rendezvous Hospitality Group Wins Two Awards For Website Design And Development

2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous Hospitality Group (RHG) has been honoured with two awards for its newly designed website, recognising the highest standards in website design and development. The hotel group has been acknowledged with a Standard of Excellence award in the 2012 WebAwards and a Best in Class award at the Interactive Media Awards (IMA)…. Read the full news article

IHG’s Holiday Inn Club Vacations® to Open Two New Resorts

IHG's Holiday Inn Club Vacations® to Open Two New Resorts

New properties will double brand portfolio by the end of the year ORLANDO, FLA. – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), a global hotel organization, announced today from their 2012 Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla., that by the end of the year Holiday Inn Club Vacations will have more than doubled its… Read the full news article

TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER® CHICAGO KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH REINDEER ON THE RIVER, THE GINGERBREAD EXPRESS, AND RUDOLPH’S GREAT ESCAPE

This November, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago invites Chicagoans and visitors to the city to celebrate the launch of the holiday season with an array of family-friendly activities CHICAGO – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — This November, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago invites Chicagoans and visitors to the city to celebrate the launch of the holiday season… Read the full news article

TAJ HOTELS RESORTS AND PALACES SCORES BIG IN THE CONDE NAST TRAVELER READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2012

TAJ Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives #2 in the World, #1 in Asia The Pierre, A Taj Hotel #12 in New York City Taj Lake Palace, Rambagh Palace, Taj Palaces Delhi and Taj Mahal Palace are Top 10 in India MUMBAI, 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces has once again scored top honors… Read the full news article

IHG Announces Growth and Investment in the Caribbean

Commitment by IHG and owners drives multi-brand expansion and renovations ATLANTA – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading, global hotel companies, today announced renovation plans for upscale and resort properties in key Caribbean markets, alongside recent additions to the region’s existing hotels. Owner and franchisee community continues to demonstrate confidence… Read the full news article

Ring In The New Year With Hilton Waikoloa Village On Hawaii – The Big Island

Hilton Waikoloa Village counts down to the new year with friends, family and the best food and entertainment on The Big Island for the exclusive New Hawaii 2013 New Year's Eve Party from 7 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2012. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Waikoloa Village counts down to the new year with friends, family and the best food and entertainment on The Big Island for the exclusive New Hawaii 2013 New Year’s Eve Party from 7 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2012. Featuring entertainment from the Johnny Shot Band,… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou Recommends: a Walking Tour of Pearl River New City

Fountain in Guangzhou Flower City Plaza

Get to know Guangzhou’s centre of art, culture, business and shopping in the heart of the city Guangzhou, China – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the most exciting location in the city, Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou is part of Pearl River New City, a large-scale business and cultural district, right at the river’s edge. Built around Flower City Square,… Read the full news article

Todd F. Temperly Appointed General Manager Of The Marquette

Today, Hilton Worldwide announced the appointment of Todd F. Temperly as general manager of The Marquette. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Hilton Worldwide announced the appointment of Todd F. Temperly as general manager of  The Marquette. Temperly will oversee the day-to-day operations of this full-service Minneapolis hotel and will report directly to Hilton Worldwide Area Vice President, Thomas Loughlin. “Todd’s long-standing career with Hilton Worldwide and his experience in… Read the full news article

Hilton Pattaya Named Country Winner: Best Luxury Emerging Hotel, World Luxury Hotel Awards 2012

Hotel Awards for ‘Best Luxury Emerging Hotel’. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Being Recognized for the Second Consecutive Year, Award Bears Testament to Hotel’s Continued Commitment to Delivering Luxurious, World-class service PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hilton Pattaya today announced that it has been named country winner by 2012 World Luxury Hotel Awards for ‘Best Luxury Emerging Hotel’. The prestigious award was announced in Kuala Lumpur,… Read the full news article

Introducing 8 Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza: the Finest Cantonese Cuisine in Egypt

Introducing 8 Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza: the Finest Cantonese Cuisine in Egypt

New restaurant includes several private dining rooms Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — When was the last time you walked into a space that took your breath away? This is the effect that the new 8 restaurant unequivocally inflicts upon its guests. An absolute visual delight to the eye, one cannot help but stand back and… Read the full news article

DoubleTree by Hilton Introduces Seventh London Hotel

Front row (left to right) James Jude, Director of Sales - DTbH London Marble Arch; Ufi Ibrahim, Chief Executive of the British Hospitality Association; Anup Sarin, Genermal Manager of DTbH London Marble Arch. Also pictured - Graham Dodd, Hilton Worldwide Development Director for UK & Ireland and other representatives of DoubleTree by Hilton. Credit: DoubleTree by Hilton

DoubleTree by Hilton London – Marble Arch Becomes 18th UK Hotel to Join One of the Fastest-Growing Brands in the Hilton Worldwide Portfolio LONDON – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ —  DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of the seventh London property to join one of the U.K.’s fastest-growing, upscale, full-service hotel brands. DoubleTree by Hilton London… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf Hosts Second in Series of Art Installations, with Complimentary Cocktails

Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf Hosts Second in Series of Art Installations, with Complimentary Cocktails

Art lovers and creative types everywhere will be happy to hear that Four Seasons is launching the second in the series of art installations with Modern ArtBuyer during Art & Music Thursdays London at Canary Wharf, England – 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Thursday October 25, 2012, new artwork be unveiled to welcome and wow guests at Four SeasonsHotel… Read the full news article

Whoa Nelly! Residents of American South Are Nation’s Most Passionate College Football Fans, According to Expedia Study

American South Narrowly Edges Midwest in Fan Passion; More and More Fans Willing to Travel to Away Games Bellevue, Wash., 2012-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ – Expedia®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today revealed the results of a study of American attitudes towards college football. The survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Expedia.com®,… Read the full news article

Hilton Pattaya Launches The New eforea: spa at Hilton Membership

Hilton Pattaya today unveiled a refreshed eforea: spa at Hilton membership program. Guests will enjoy a transformative journey of the senses, helping them to emerge brighter through various luxurious treatments that leave them feeling rejuvenated and reinvigorated. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

eforea: spa at Hilton Features an Exclusive Menu of Treatment Journeys and Innovative Design Elements PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today unveiled a refreshed eforea: spa at Hilton membership program. Guests will enjoy a transformative journey of the senses, helping them to emerge brighter through various luxurious treatments that leave them feeling… Read the full news article

Pullman and MGallery rewarded at the World Travel Awards 2012

2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna and the MGallery Capovaticano Resort Thalasso & Spa won the Europe’s Leading Island Resort and Italy’s Leading Thalasso Resort respectively at the World Travel Awards 2012. These awards reflect the capacity of both these upscale Accor brands to distinguish themselves in the tourism industry as a whole and in their… Read the full news article

CHRISTMAS WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS: ALL INCLUSIVE FAMILY HOLIDAY PACKAGE WITH THE RESORT AT PAWS UP IN MONTANA

Greenough, Montana, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ho-Ho-Home is where the heart is this Christmas season. The Resort at Paws Up in Montana is bringing families together for an old-fashioned storybook Christmas in spacious luxury homes with fireplaces roaring, snow falling, and the jingle of sleigh bells and even (your own personal) Santa Claus. 5 nights of accommodations… Read the full news article

EVEN™ Hotels Announces First Property Signing

Wellness Brand Will Fill Unmet Demand for Healthier Travel in New York City ATLANTA,  2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ —  IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announces the signing of the first EVEN™ Hotels property which will be located in New York City, with ownership group CWC, Inc. The IHG managed hotel will be located at… Read the full news article

Wyndham Worldwide Reports Third Quarter 2012 Earnings

Third Quarter Adjusted EPS Up 20% Year-Over-Year Provides Preliminary 2013 Outlook PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:WYN) today announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2012. Highlights: Third quarter adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.13, compared with $0.94 in the third quarter of 2011, an increase of 20%. Third… Read the full news article

Hilton Waikoloa Village Announces Jon McFarland as New Executive Assistant Manager

Hilton Waikoloa Village -- the 62-acre Pacific playground located on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii, the Big Island -- proudly welcomes Jon McFarland to the hotel team as the new Executive Assistant Manager. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Waikoloa Village — the 62-acre Pacific playground located on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii, the Big Island — proudly welcomes Jon McFarland to the hotel team as the new Executive Assistant Manager. “We are delighted to have a professional of Jon’s caliber and proven background on the team,”… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC announces Third Quarter Americas RevPAR Growth at Annual Conference for Hotel Owners

2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group’s (“IHG”) annual conference for hotel owners in the Americas region commences today.  Details of revenue per available room (RevPAR) for IHG’s brands in the US and Americas for July, August and September 2012, for the third quarter 2012 and for the nine month period to 30 September 2012 will… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International successfully concludes the first stage of its Calvià Beach Resort project

• First results of the project to reposition a mature destination • Key highlights: the market response and local socio-economic development Palma de Mallorca, 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International has concluded the first stage of its Calvià Beach Resort project aimed at generating the gradual renovation and repositioning of Magaluf, a mature resort destination located… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Presents RSA – Regional, Seasonal, Artisanal

Golf course aerial view

An epicurean celebration, centered around the grand opening of ‘ULU Ocean Grill + Sushi Lounge. Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A. – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu, the first and only Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawaii Island, announces RSA – Regional, Seasonal, Artisanal, an epicurean celebration of sustainable cuisine and the grand opening of the Resort’s new… Read the full news article

Marriott Customer Update on Tropical Storm Sandy

2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. and The Ritz-Carlton continue to monitor Tropical Storm Sandy and are taking appropriate precautions in areas that may be affected by the storm, including Jamaica and the Bahamas. As always, the safety and security of our guests and employees is a top priority. Marriott provides comprehensive planning guidelines for… Read the full news article

Hilton Pattaya Receives Recognition In 2012 Thailand Property Awards For “Best Hotel Architectural Design”

Hilton Pattaya today announced that it has been named country winner at the 2012 Thailand Property Awards for Best Hotel Architectural Design. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Hotel Has Received 31 Awards Since Its Opening in 2010, and Continues to Create Waves in the Domestic and International Scenes PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced that it has been named country winner at the 2012 Thailand Property Awards for Best Hotel Architectural Design. The award was presented at Dusit… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto Glows with the Warmth of the Holiday Season

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto Glows with the Warmth of the Holiday Season

Annual tree lighting to take place on Monday, November 26 Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, U.S.A. – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The lights of Silicon Valley will shine brightly as Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto rings in the 2012 holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Celebration. The Tree Lighting will be held on… Read the full news article

New Hampton Inn & Suites Opens in Greensboro

109-room property brings Hamptonality to North Carolina GREENSBORO, N.C. – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 109-room Hampton Inn & Suites Greensboro/Coliseum Area located at 3033 High Point… Read the full news article

Wolfgang Puck’s Expert Team at Hotel Bel-Air Introduces Mixology, Wine and Culinary Classes

Wolfgang Puck’s Expert Team at Hotel Bel-Air Introduces Mixology, Wine and Culinary Classes

2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — From shaking the perfect martini to perfecting risotto, Wolfgang Puck’s team at his signature, namesake restaurant, Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air and the popular Bar at Hotel Bel-Air will share their expertise on everything food and beverage related in new, how-to-classes offered at Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Bel-Air. Participants will learn the art… Read the full news article

VOLVO WORLD MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP STARTS

STRATEGIC COURSE ROTATION BEGINNING IN BULGARIA IN 2013

STRATEGIC COURSE ROTATION BEGINNING IN BULGARIA IN 2013 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Volvo today announced their new golf strategy, bringing the Championship to geographical areas of interest for Volvo’s businesses. The strategic move will see the Championship rotate between a few host destinations, acknowledging the true global nature and growing global appeal of golf. Volvo and… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay Unveils Ocean-to-Table Margarita

Jeremy Sidman and Rabii Saber creating the Manele Margarita

New twist on classic cocktail infuses Hawaiian sea salt foam Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The age old question of salt or no salt is a thing of the past at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay. Margarita connoisseurs are invited to sip on the new Manele Margarita, an ocean-to-table… Read the full news article

agoda.com recommends top hotels for ski holidays in Korea

agoda.com recommends top hotels for ski holidays in Korea

2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is offering recommendations on fantastic hotels to take advantage of the crisp and popular ski season in South Korea. When people think of the world’s top ski locations, they usually think of Colorado or Switzerland or Canada –… Read the full news article