2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended a book launch at Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel on Wednesday 18 July 2012 to celebrate Her Regiment’s new book, Uniquely British. Compiled by The Household Cavalry’s men and officers, it tells the story of a historically ‘British’ year – a year in which Britain’s… Read the full press release
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Hilton Worldwide Announces Hilton Hotels & Resorts Development In Iraq
DUBAI & MCLEAN, Va., 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced expansion plans in Iraqi Kurdistan, Northern Iraq, with the signing of a management agreement with the Mihtab Group to develop the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in the rapidly growing city of Erbil, Iraq. The 300-room Hilton Erbil Hotel & Spa, which is… Read the full press release
Bill Marriott Challenges You to a Cook-Off
Contest announced on his blog Marriott on the Move. 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — So you think you can cook? Bill Marriott is holding his first cook-off challenge. Using random ingredients, can you whip up a delicious meal? Send him a photo and he will declare a winner based on presentation. “This began as a contest among Marriott… Read the full press release
AH&LA LODGING INDUSTRY PROFILE CHARTS PROFITS, SALES, INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS
Industry Sees Rise in Profitability Washington, 2012-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — For 2011, the U.S. lodging industry posted pre-tax profits of $21.6 billion – up from $18 billion in 2010 – and $137.5 billion in sales – up from $127.7 billion in 2010, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Lodging Industry Profile (LIP), an… Read the full press release
Results of the Preselection Meurice Prize for contemporary art
Hôtel Le Meurice presents, for the fifth consecutive year, the Meurice Prize for contemporary art, and is more committed than ever to defend the young French creation 2012-07-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — On June 18th, 2012, the Jury of the Meurice Prize for contemporary art met in closed session. Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Patron of the Prize; Montse… Read the full press release
The Waldorf Hilton Unveils 100 Newly Refurbished Rooms
LONDON, 2012-07-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Waldorf Hilton, London is delighted to announce the completion of a £3.4 million overhaul of 100 guest rooms. The recent refurbishment is part of a larger £11.5 million hotel-wide redevelopment that has seen the Adelphi Suite and Good Godfrey’s bar restored back to their elegant 1920s art deco style. The… Read the full press release
Crystal City Marriott Unveils New Look and Feel (video)
Multi-Million Dollar Redesign Makes Hotel a New Travel Destination. Arlington, Va. 2012-07-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Crystal City Marriott, a 343-room hotel, officially unveiled its completed seven million dollar redesign, an investment by the hotel’s owners, Vornado Realty Trust and manager, Marriott International, making it a new destination for meetings, business and leisure travel to the Washington,… Read the full press release
Shoes to School 2012
A community outreach initiative by Marriott International properties in Indonesia to collect more than 2,300 new shoes to support the orphans 2012-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the first time, eight cross-brand properties under Marriott International in Indonesia: JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta; The Mayflower, Jakarta – Marriott Executive Apartments; The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan; The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta,… Read the full press release
Hilton Colón Quito es el primer hotel cinco estrellas de la ciudad en recibir la certificación Smart Voyager
Smart Voyager, una de las certificaciones turísticas más conocidas a escala mundial, reconoce y garantiza la hospitalidad y gestión del Hilton Colón Quito. QUITO, Ecuador, 2012-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — El adecuado manejo de los recursos naturales, culturales y sociales en el ámbito turístico forman parte de una preocupación global. Con el objetivo de poder identificar destinos y… Read the full press release
Stapleford Park nominated for best spa in the Midlands
2012-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stapleford Park Luxury Country House Hotel near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire has received a regional nomination for The Good Spa Awards 2012. Stapleford Park will be up against 15 other Spa’s in the region for the title of Best Spa in the Midlands. Among those nominees are Champney Springs and Ragdale Hall. Spas… Read the full press release
THE NLRB IN CHICAGO FOUND MERIT IN HYATT HOTELS’ CHARGES THAT UNITE HERE NEGOTIATED IN BAD FAITH AND HAS MADE AN ILLEGAL PROPOSAL WHILE HYATT ASSOCIATES WAIT FOR RAISES
Hyatt Calls on Union Leaders to Allow Members to Vote on New Contract So Associates Can Get their Wage and Benefit Increases CHICAGO, 2012-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago area Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board has found merit in Hyatt’s unfair labor practice charges that Unite Here locals representing Hyatt associates in the Chicago… Read the full press release
HYATT HONORS DAVIDSON HOTELS & RESORTS WITH ITS INAUGURAL NORTH AMERICAN FULL SERVICE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AWARD
CHICAGO 2012-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt is proud to announce that Davidson Hotels & Resorts is the recipient of Hyatt’s inaugural North American Full Service Strategic Partnership award. Davidson, a leading U.S.-based hotel management company, is being recognized for its notable contributions to the development of Hyatt’s full service hotel franchising platform in North America. Davidson President and Chief Executive Office… Read the full press release
HYATT ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING CHILDREN’S MENU “FOR KIDS BY KIDS” AND THREE-COURSE ORGANIC MENU DEVELOPED BY ALICE WATERS
Developed for Kids, by Kids, Hyatt’s New, Healthier Menu Offers Fun, Fresh and Flavorful items CHICAGO, 2012-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Corporation today announced the launch of a new, innovative menu, “For Kids By Kids,” which provides more nutritious, fresh and interactive offerings for the three million children served annually in all full-service Hyatt hotels and resorts… Read the full press release
HYATT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR ANDAZ GURGAON AND GRAND HYATT KOCHI FOR A TOTAL OF 56 HOTELS UNDER DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
CHICAGO, 2012-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt affiliates signed management agreements for an Andaz hotel in Gurgaon and a Grand Hyatt hotel in Kochi, bringing the total number of announced Hyatt-branded hotels under development in India to 56. “We are focused on creating preference by enhancing distribution of our full-service, extended-stay… Read the full press release
HYATT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR A PARK HYATT HOTEL ON CARIBBEAN ISLAND OF ST. KITTS
CHICAGO, 2012-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has signed a management agreement with Range Developments for a Park Hyatt hotel in St. Kitts. Slated to open in 2015, Park Hyatt St. Kitts will be located on the southeast peninsula of St. Kitts in Christophe Harbour, a 2,500-acre master planned community… Read the full press release
Helping Heroes – Marriott Rewards Members Donate Points to Help Wounded Warriors
2012-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — For those injured while serving in the military, having the support of friends and family is crucial. But the costs of long stays far from home can be prohibitive. Now Marriott Rewards members can donate points to Fisher House Foundation’s Hotels For Heroes to provide free hotel rooms for ailing military servicemen… Read the full press release
Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace Prepares for the Month of Ramadan
BEIRUT, Lebanon, 2012-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace today announced the offering of special menus and attractive offers in the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. Al Shindagah restaurant, at Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace, offers the most delectable Iftar meals, Lebanese delicacies, traditional sweets, Arabic coffee and more. In addition, lavish souhour meals will also… Read the full press release
Hilton Glasgow Unveils First Look at Trio of Dining Destinations
GLASGOW, Scotland, 2012-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following an extensive multi-million pound renovation and redesign, Hilton Glasgow has announced the introduction of three new food and beverage outlets to the hotel. Connich Bar, Morblas Restaurant and Ti Tea Lounge are three new concepts for the stylish city centre hotel, which will celebrate 20 years in the city later this year…. Read the full press release
Hilton London Wembley Officially Opens
LONDON, 2012-07-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today celebrates the official opening of its new landmark hotel, Hilton London Wembley, just 10 days before the start of one of the biggest sporting events in U.K. history. With plans to transform the area into one of the most thriving parts of the capital, for sport, entertainment and… Read the full press release
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