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Marriott Hotels & Resorts Signs New Strategic Partnership with The German Golf Association

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Marriott Hotels & Resorts Signs New Strategic Partnership with The German Golf Association

Three-Year Partnership Makes Marriott Hotels & Resorts the Official Hotel Partner of the DGV. Frankfurt – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts yesterday signed a three year strategic partnership with the German Golf Association (DGV), the umbrella organization representing over 800 golf clubs in Germany.  The partnership, effective from 1st January 2013, makes Marriott… Read the full news article

Halloween investit l’hôtel Hilton Evian-les-Bains pour s’amuser et se régaler an famille !

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Avec le 31 octobre, viennent les frissons et les friandises ! Comment ne pas résister à Halloween, fête tant aimée par nos chères têtes blondes ! Pour l’occasion, Hilton Evian les Bains a mijoté quelques activités et animations pour petits et grands, histoire de célébrer cette tradition en famille ! Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Menu à thème, brunch et découpe de citrouille, un programme riche en partage et complicité pour fêter la tradition la plus effrayante de l’année ! EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France – 2012-10-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Avec le 31 octobre, viennent les frissons et les friandises ! Comment ne pas résister à Halloween, fête tant aimée par nos chères têtes… Read the full news article

Spice Up The Holidays With Festive Culinary Offerings at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Spice Up The Holidays With Festive Culinary Offerings at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Executive Chef Ashley James has added modern twists such as a Mozzarella Mixologist station to the brunch menus Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills for an elegant and unforgettable Thanksgiving and Christmas brunch or dinner, prepared by Executive… Read the full news article

Newly Converted Embassy Suites Baltimore Downtown to Open Doors in 2013

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Upper Upscale All-Suites Brand Moves into Historic Venue in Inner Harbor; Will Continue to Host Meetings and Events MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Embassy Suites Hotels today announced the May 2013 opening of the Embassy Suites Baltimore Downtown, which will be the largest full-service all-suites hotel in downtown Baltimore and the upper upscale hotel… Read the full news article

Hilton Pattaya Announces 2012 Seasons Festivities By The Sea

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Hilton Pattaya today announced 2012 seasons festivities offers highlighting its perfect destination, a choice of tempting cuisine and sparkling entertainment by providing a selection of packages, variety of fabulous venues where guests can relax in comfort and enjoy all the best the festive season has to offer. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today announced 2012 seasons festivities offers highlighting its perfect destination, a choice of tempting cuisine and sparkling entertainment by providing a selection of packages, variety of fabulous venues where guests can relax in comfort and enjoy all the best the festive season has to offer. With a… Read the full news article

Thierry Kennel, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Denver, Promoted to Regional Vice President

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Four Seasons Hotel Denver

Kennel, a 25-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, will oversee four properties Denver, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thierry Kennel, general manager of Four SeasonsHotel Denver, has received a promotion to Regional Vice President, effective October 22, 2012. Kennel will continue to serve as General Manager of Four SeasonsHotel Denver, while assuming additional responsibilities as a Regional Vice… Read the full news article

Augustin Teboul announced winner of the 2012 Dorchester Collection

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Augustin Teboul announced winner of the 2012 Dorchester Collection

Fashion Prize Paris,2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Augustin Teboul is the winner of the 2012 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize.  The award was bestowed to the designer last night at Dorchester Collection’s Hôtel Plaza Athénée, after a catwalk show featuring the five shortlisted designers of the prize.  Annelie Augustin and Odély Teboul were presented with €30,000 from Dorchester… Read the full news article

Condé Nast Traveler Names Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora #1 in French Polynesia, #9 in the World

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Resort aerial view

Resort celebrates by offering inclusive package through winter 2013 Bora Bora, French Polynesia – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora was named the top resort in French Polynesia by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards.The Resort also placed #9 in the world in the Top 100 category, with a score of 98.1 out of a possible… Read the full news article

Executive Chef Aaron Brooks and Team Present Popup Cooking Class Series at Four Seasons Hotel Miami

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Executive Chef Aaron Brooks and Team Present Popup Cooking Class Series at Four Seasons Hotel Miami

New series of classes in cuisine takes guests through various “Popup” kitchens at Hotel Miami, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Miami debuts an interactive cooking class series to take place at different popup locations throughout the Hotel, occurring about once per month from November 2012 through May 2013. Classes are themed and utilize… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles and WiseOceans Work Together to Bring New Marine Education and Conservation Program to Guests and Staff

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WiseOceans Marine Educator Rosie Fisher

New on-site Marine Educator and increased eco-friendly options bring greater choice, interactive activities and green education to the hillside and waters of Petite Anse Seychelles – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Seychelles mainland of Mahé is known for its beautiful landscapes, with jungle-crested mountains spanning the length and breadth of this granitite island, which is surrounded by… Read the full news article

Tnooz Feature: How Social Media is Changing Hospitality

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Tnooz Feature: How Social Media is Changing Hospitality

2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over the many centuries that the hospitality industry has existed, technology has rarely changed the way that hotels interact with guests during their stay. The last major disruption was the in-room telephone, which allowed guests to call the front desk with a complaint or request. Now, with the advent of smart phones… Read the full news article

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V Recognized for Sixth Year as One of the Best Hotel Spas in Europe

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The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V Recognized for Sixth Year as One of the Best Hotel Spas in Europe

Travel + Leisure readers vote for Le Spa once again Paris, France – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the sixth consecutive year, the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel George V has been named one of the Best Hotel Spas in Europe by the US magazine Travel + Leisure. The ranking, published annually, is determined by the votes of readers, who are invited to complete… Read the full news article

PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP ANNOUNCES GROWTH OF 65 NEW MEMBERS TO-DATE IN 2012

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Third Quarter Sees Continued Increase in Reservations, Significant Milestone in Paris, and Enhancement of Preferred Pride CHICAGO – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, welcomed 24 new members during the third quarter of 2012, bringing year-to-date growth to 65 new member hotels. The… Read the full news article

IHG to introduce Managed Service Centre for hotels in Russia and the CIS

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2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG has announced plans to establish a managed service centre that will provide support services for its hotels as it grows Russia and the CIS. Once it is open (most likely around March 2013) the Moscow-based centre will enable IHG hotels to access specialised clustered (non-guest facing) services including sales and marketing,… Read the full news article

Condé Nast Traveler Names Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele #1 Resort in Hawaii in Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

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The Lodge at Koele

Escape to the private Hawaiian island this fall with Third Night Free offer Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele was named as the Top Resort in Hawaii by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Resort also placed #32 in the world in the Top… Read the full news article

Marriott to Grow Russia and CIS Portfolio by Over 50 Percent to More than 30 Hotels by 2015

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Marriott to Grow Russia and CIS Portfolio by Over 50 Percent to More than 30 Hotels by 2015

MOSCOW – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading global hotel operator Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is on track to double its portfolio in Europe from 40,000 rooms to 80,000 rooms by 2015. Marriott is fueling much of its growth in Europe with a strong focus on new development in Russia & CIS and today announced it… Read the full news article

Conrad Macao Adds Plush to ‘Pink Revolution’

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Conrad Macao, Cotai Central will be launching a series of ‘pink experiences and collectibles’ from October 1, till November 30, 2012, in support of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution. Credit: Conrad Hotels & Resorts.

Luxury hotel ‘thinks pink’ to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer MACAO – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Conrad Macao, Cotai Central will be launching a series of ‘pink experiences and collectibles’ from October 1, till November 30, 2012, in support of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution. This is an annual breast cancer awareness and… Read the full news article

England’s The Waterside Inn Comes to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong at Caprice

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Chef Michel Roux

Michel Roux brings 28 years of three Michelin stars to the glittering kitchens of Caprice for an exclusive engagement in November Hong Kong, China – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A master in culinary design and sustaining the coveted three Michelin-star award at his signature restaurant The Waterside Inn in Bray, England for 28 consecutive years, Michel Roux Sr brings this unique… Read the full news article

Hilton Naples Appoints Niccole Neebling As Director Of Sales, Catering & Marketing

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Hilton Naples today announced appointment of Niccole Neebling as Director of Sales, Catering & Marketing. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

NAPLES, Fla. – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Naples today announced appointment of Niccole Neebling as Director of Sales, Catering & Marketing. Clark Hill, general manager, Hilton Naples, said, “We are fortunate to have an experienced professional like Niccole Neebling leading our sales and marketing efforts. Niccole fulfills the Hilton Brand Promise with her commitment to… Read the full news article

Five Marriott Hotels are Recognised as Europe’s Best at the World Travel Awards

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LONDON – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five Marriott hotels in Europe have walked off with top industry awards at this year’s much-anticipated World Travel Awards.  The awards, voted for by travel professionals and consumers worldwide, showcase and reward excellence in all areas of the travel and tourism industry. The Marriott hotels singled out for their contribution to… Read the full news article

Strike Gold At Hilton Queenstown’s eforea: spa at Hilton

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Hilton Queenstown is celebrating Central Otago's 150th gold anniversary in fashion, with an exclusive promotion with New Zealand's leading shoe designer, Kathryn Wilson. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand -2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Queenstown is celebrating Central Otago’s 150th gold anniversary in fashion, with an exclusive promotion with New Zealand’s leading shoe designer, Kathryn Wilson. From 15 October 2012 until 7 November 2012 every guest of Hilton Queenstown’s luxurious eforea: spa at Hilton will be invited to enter a competition to… Read the full news article

Holidays in Houston 2012

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Holidays in Houston 2012

2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays season in the nation’s fourth-largest city brings stunning light displays, world-renowned performances and much more. Check out all that Houston has to offer in the coming months. Performing Arts A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas Nov. 18-Dec. 24 A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas… Read the full news article

Hilton HHonors Treats Members with 1,000 Reasons to Plan Weekend Travel

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Members can earn 1,000 Bonus Points per night Thursday through Monday MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Whether it is extending a business trip, planning a last-minute escape or enjoying extra days on a family vacation, this November and December, Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide’s 10 distinct hotel brands, is providing travelers… Read the full news article

MOTEL 6 LAUNCHES FACEBOOK APPLICATION FOR BOOKING RESERVATIONS

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Introductory rates among the benefits to fans of the brand’s page Dallas, Texas, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finding a clean, comfortable place to rest while on the road just got a little easier. Today, Motel 6 launched a booking application on Facebook, allowing customers to complete their reservation from start to finish without ever leaving the… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotel Group Wins TTG Travel Awards 2012

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Winner of Best Hotel Representation Company Category HONG KONG, 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a family-owned company that provides sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent hotels and resorts around the world has been awarded ‘Best Hotel Representation Company’ at the 23rd TTG Travel Awards 2012. TTG Travel Awards recognizes the very best of… Read the full news article

THAI Chooses agoda.com to Introduce Hotel Booking Services

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2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thai Airways International Public Company Limited and agoda.com announced the signing of an agreement that offers THAI customers direct access to more than 200,000 hotels from agoda.com’s worldwide hotel inventory. Through a hotels tab on the THAI homepage http://www.thaiairways.com, customers can book accommodation through agoda.com, which offers services in 37 different languages, including… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Invites Guests to Enjoy Brasil Portugal Agora 2012-2013

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Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Invites Guests to Enjoy Brasil Portugal Agora 2012-2013

Join in the celebrations as the best of Brazil comes to Portugal Lisbon, Portugal – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon invites guests to celebrate the historic and cultural ties between two countries during Brasil Portugal Agora 2012-2013. A series of events in Portugal and Brazil began in September, and continues through June 2013. This eclectic… Read the full news article

agoda.com rolls out red carpet deals for the Rome Film Festival

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2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced hotel deals in Italy’s ancient capital city of Rome in preparation for the annual Rome Film Festival. Although it hasn’t been around as long as some of its bigger cousins like Cannes or Sundance, the Rome… Read the full news article

Marriott Thwarts Attempted Takeover of Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel

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Renaissance Continues to Manage Eden Roc Hotel Bethesda, Md. – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — A New York State Supreme Court judge signed a temporary restraining order (TRO) late yesterday, protecting Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) and its affiliate Renaissance Hotel Management Company, LLC, the manager of the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach hotel, from takeover attempts… Read the full news article

Popular Sake Dinner Event Returns to Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

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Chiyonosono Sake Brewery

October 26 event offers sake pairings with seasonal autumn dishes Tokyo at Marunouchi, Japan – 2012-10-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Autumn has come with the changing colours of the season and the return of the popular seasonal Sake Dinner event ekki BAR & GRILL atFour Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. Guests are invited to try Kyushu’s mouthwatering sakes – Shigematsu… Read the full news article