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Chef Eric Briffard of Le Cinq at Four Seasons Hotel George V Debuts a New Book of Recipes

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Chef Eric Briffard

Eric Briffard – Le Cinq is now available at the Hotel and booksellers. Paris, France – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Renowned chef Eric Briffard, Executive Chef at Le Cinq atFour Seasons Hotel George V, has published a book written in collaboration with Chihiro Masui and Richard Haughton. Eric Briffard – Le Cinq (éditions Glénats) reveals Chef’s vision of modern cuisine, and lets readers in… Read the full news article

Proof, an American Canteen, Debuts This Fall at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

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Chocolate bacon waffle

New restaurant combines casual, comfort and community. Scottsdale, U.S.A. – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Embark on a cross-country road trip down the main streets of America at Proof, an American canteen, debuting November 2012 atFour Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Featuring homestyle comfort fare sourced exclusively from the 50 states, this relaxed restaurant promises to fast become a… Read the full news article

Get a Taste of Texas Grapefruit at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

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Texas Grapefruit

Fall’s favourite fruit stars in several seasonal items in October. Austin, U.S.A. – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — As temperatures in Austin slowly fade into fall, summer produce is packing up to make room for autumn’s abundance. Throughout the month of October 2012, Four Seasons Hotel Austin invites locals and guests to get their fill of a fall favourite, the… Read the full news article

Marcus Stewart Appointed Executive Sous Chef of Four Seasons Resorts Lanai

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Marcus Stewart Appointed Executive Sous Chef of Four Seasons Resorts Lanai

Hawaii, Lana’i at Manele Bay, U.S.A. – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marcus Stewart has been named Executive Sous Chef of Four Seasons Resorts Lanai. In his new role, Chef Stewart will assist Executive Chef Kevin Erving in overseeing all culinary operations and menu development for the seven restaurants and bars at Manele Bay and The Lodge at Koele. “Chef Marcus… Read the full news article

Ignite the Spark this Fall at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California with a USD 100 or USD 200 Credit for a Romantic Rendezvous

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Couples visit Malibu for a romantic beach day

Share the love with a personalized Countdown to Romance Facebook app, #IgniteTheSpark on Instagram or take an interactive Spark quiz Los Angeles, Westlake Village, U.S.A. – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Couples can Ignite the Spark this fall at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village with an overnight package for two including a Hotel credit, perfect for creating romantic experiences. Duos spending… Read the full news article

W Maldives participates in ‘Upgrade yourself’ promotion by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific

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Guests can book an Upgrade to the Suite, Villa or Club room and treat themselves to Premium Upgrade Benefits they deserve

2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives participates in the ‘Upgrade Yourself’ campaign which was launched this week by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Asia Pacific. This campaign allows travellers to upgrade themselves to the higher room categories and enjoy upgraded benefits at a minimum of 20% off standard Suite and Villa rates or 10%… Read the full news article

Lemar to Headline At Hilton Manchester Deansgate’s Star Studded Ball

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Hilton Manchester Deansgate is set to host its most lavish Star Ball to date as a host of celebrities, including many soap and football stars, confirm their attendance at the event on Saturday 13th October. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hilton Manchester Deansgate is set to host its most lavish Star Ball to date as a host of celebrities, including many soap and football stars, confirm their attendance at the event on Saturday 13th October. The glitzy fundraising ball is set to be packed full of quality entertainment, with Lemar taking… Read the full news article

Accor reaches a secured pipeline of 90 contracts in Brazil

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Group has ambitious plans to reach 250 hotels in the country by 2016. Accor partners are committed to invest $1.5 billion. 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world leader hotel operator and market leader in Brazil, announces a record secured pipeline of 90 contracts to be delivered by 2016. The Group network in Brazil will increase… Read the full news article

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Its First All-Inclusive Five Star Resort in Mexico

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Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, its first all-inclusive resort in Mexico. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort Opens Today PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, its first all-inclusive resort in Mexico. Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort features 259 luxury rooms and suites and is owned and managed by Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe. “With our focus on Hilton Resorts and leisure… Read the full news article

MGALLERY ADDS A PRESTIGIOUS NEW FRENCH ADDRESS TO ITS COLLECTION: LA BASTIDE DE GORDES & SPA

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Located in the heart of the Luberon Mountains, La Bastide de Gordes & Spa is the third MGallery establishment in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, where it also operates the Grand Hotel Beauvau in Marseille and the Grand Hotel Roi René in Aix-en-Provence. High-end hotel Collection of Accor group, MGallery embodies the spirit of new luxury:… Read the full news article

Hilton Hotels & Resorts da la bienvenida a su primer Resort 5 estrellas Todo Incluido en México

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Hilton Hotels & Resorts anunció hoy la apertura de Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, su primer resort bajo el concepto todo incluido en México. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort abre sus puertas hoy PUERTO VALLARTA, México, 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts anunció hoy la apertura de Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, su primer resort bajo el concepto todo incluido en México. Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort ofrece 259 habitaciones de lujo y suites. Es propiedad y está operado por Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe…. Read the full news article

Raffles Hotels & Resorts 125th Anniversary Around the World

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Raffles Hotels & Resorts 125th Anniversary Around the World

2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evening in Singapore. The scent of frangipani and the soft hum of conversation drift across the Palm Court at Raffles Hotel. Is it 1887 or 2012? The doormen, looking crisp in their distinctive Gieves & Hawkes uniforms, welcome arriving travellers. Somewhere deep in the hotel a butler swoops in from a teak… Read the full news article

Loews Regency Hotel Announces Power Breakfast Moves Uptown to Park Avenue Winter

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Different location. Same power. NEW YORK, NY, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The famed Power Breakfast at 540 Park Avenue will be hosted at Park Avenue Winter beginning January 7, 2013 as the Loews Regency Hotel prepares for a complete revitalization. The restaurant will house the legendary meet up of power brokers through late Autumn 2013. As the… Read the full news article

Accor, leading player in Africa, confirms its dynamic expansion on the continent

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With a current network of 17,000 rooms, the Group will open 5,000 new rooms 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, held in Nairobi, Accor will reaffirm its ambitious expansion plan in Africa, with nearly 5,000 new rooms/ 30 hotels to be opened by 2016. Since the opening of its first hotel in… Read the full news article

Rendezvous Hotel Perth Announces The Commencment Of Stage Two Of A Multi-Million Dollar Transformation

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Rendezvous Hotel Perth Announces The Commencment Of Stage Two Of A Multi-Million Dollar Transformation

2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous Hotel Perth is excited to announce the start of the second stage of their multi-million dollar transformation. Positioned adjacent to one of Perth’s most beautiful beaches the transformation of Rendezvous Hotel Perth is part of a multi-million dollar re-branding initiative uniting Rendezvous Hotels and The Marque Hotels into one Rendezvous brand…. Read the full news article

Bohemia Celebrates Eight Years of Michelin Success

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Champagne is flowing at Bohemia today as the team learn that the restaurant has retained its Michelin star for an impressive eighth year.  After the results were accidentally leaked by Michelin yesterday morning there has been a tense wait for the official listing, which finally came through yesterday afternoon. Commenting on this… Read the full news article

Visiting two star Michelin chef to host a dinner at Grand Jersey

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Monday 1st October Michael Wignall, head chef at The Latymer restaurant at country house hotel Pennyhill Park, will be cooking up a treat for 20 lucky diners in Tassili’s kitchen. Mr Wignall, who has recently been awarded two Michelin stars, will be visiting Grand Jersey for the second time. General manager… Read the full news article

Metropole Goes To Market

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Hilton London Metropole invites guests to celebrate Christmas with a rustic twist, with its festive Market Banqueting package. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Hilton London Metropole Introduces Christmas Market Banqueting LONDON – 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Metropole invites guests to celebrate Christmas with a rustic twist, with its festive Market Banqueting package. Offering largescale banqueting with a unique medieval influence, guests can dine in style with a colourful and eclectic buffet in the layout of a traditional Christmas market… Read the full news article

Shaun Rankin to Leave Bohemia After Nine Years

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey celebrity chef, Shaun Rankin, will leave his post as Head Chef of Bohemia, at the end of 2012, to set up independently. After nine years at the helm of the Michelin starred restaurant he is now moving on to follow his own aspirations under his SR brand. Shaun will leave Bohemia… Read the full news article

Festively Windsor – Christmas With All The Trimmings At Melbourne’s Most Cherished Hotel

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — A fabulous seven-course Christmas feast including home-made plum puddings based on a 130-year-old recipe, a gorgeously presented Windsor Grand Christmas Hamper and a choir singing favourite Christmas Carols – these are just some of the offerings from Melbourne’s Hotel Windsor this festive season. The Christmas degustation menu will be served in 111… Read the full news article

Explore the world of “Poke & Sauvignon Blanc” at Makena with Executive Chef Marc McDowell and Master Sommelier Pat Okubo

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Featuring Fine Dining Takes on a Classic Hawaiian Dish & Hand Picked Selections of Sauvignon Blanc Wailea, Makena, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort has partnered with one the world’s youngest Master Sommeliers to explore the world class pairing of Poke and Wine, simply named “Poke and Sauvignon Blanc” the tasting is held… Read the full news article

Hilton Pattaya Joined International Coastal Cleanup 2012

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The team members of Hilton Pattaya led by Dhaninrat Klinhom, Marketing Communications Manager (fifth from right, standing) recently participated in the ‘International Coastal Cleanup 2012’ organized by the Coca-Cola system in Thailand, inclusive of Coca-Cola (Thailand) LTD, ThaiNamthip LTD, Haad Thip PLC. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Award-winning Hilton Pattaya is Making a Difference in Environmental Conservation PATTAYA, Thailand, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The team members of Hilton Pattaya led by Dhaninrat Klinhom, Marketing Communications Manager (fifth from right, standing) recently participated in the ‘International Coastal Cleanup 2012’ organized by the Coca-Cola system in Thailand, inclusive of Coca-Cola (Thailand) LTD, ThaiNamthip LTD, Haad Thip PLC. There… Read the full news article

The Leading Hotels of the World Announces New Members in The United States and Europe

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Luxury Leader Welcomes Magnificent Spas and Urban Gems NEW YORK, NY, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — An innovative new concept in hospitality, Mr. C Beverly Hills, represents a modern version of old-world simplicity and European glamour, providing today’s traveler with a comfortable and elegant experience that blends contemporary amenities with discreet, personalized service. The hotel’s 137 rooms and… Read the full news article

Marriott Completes Acquisition of Gaylord Hotels Brand and Hotel Management Company

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Group and Meetings Portfolio Enhanced BETHESDA, Md., 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) said today that it has completed the transaction announced on May 31 with Gaylord Entertainment Company, now Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), to acquire the Gaylord brand and hotel management company for $210 million. Gaylord Entertainment’s shareholders approved that… Read the full news article

Three-Michelin star Guest Chef Alain Passard arrives at The Sentosa

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acclaimed three-Michelin star Chef Alain Passard will showcase his culinary flair as Guest Chef at The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel from 4 to 9 December 2012. For six days, guests will be treated to a sumptuous five to sevencourse journey of gastronomy by the celebrated chef. The degustation menu will, no doubt,… Read the full news article

Atlantic Hotel reconfirmed as one of the finest in the UK

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Atlantic Hotel and Ocean Restaurant has been reconfirmed as one of the finest establishments in the UK and Ireland retaining its highly prized four AA Red Star / four AA Rosette rating. The champagne corks are also popping for sister property Mark Jordan at the Beach which has been newly awarded… Read the full news article

New Zealand’s Travelbug Goes Global With Expedia Affiliate Network

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London, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN) announced its partnership with New Zealand’s Travelbug (www.travelbug.co.nz) today, one of the country’s most successful OTAs. The deal will see EAN powering Travelbug’s international hotels offering, as the site expands from its current domestic focus to sell hotels in destinations worldwide. Travelbug is using the latest version… Read the full news article

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Opens the Holiday Inn Express Utrecht Papendorp in the Netherlands

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Joint Venture Partnership Opens Fourth in Nine-hotel Portfolio ARLINGTON, Va., 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the 118-room Holiday Inn Express Utrecht Papendorp in the Netherlands. The hotel is the fourth to open of a nine-hotel portfolio being developed across the Netherlands. The portfolio is jointly owned by Interstate… Read the full news article

RIVIERA MAYA’S ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA REOPENS AFTER $1.6 MILLION RENOVATION

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Award-Winning Resort Introduces New Suite Category, Menus, and Amenities for Grown-Ups and Kids RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Riviera Maya’s most luxurious resort, the 128 all-suite Rosewood Mayakoba, reopens today following a four-week, $1.6 million renovation, just in time to celebrate a new beginning of the Mayan Calendar. Led by renowned Mexican architect… Read the full news article

ROSEWOOD MANSION ON TURTLE CREEK ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR

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DALLAS, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that Christian Tavelli has been appointed managing director of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. A Rosewood veteran, Tavelli was most recently managing director of Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, a resort located in the heart of an enchanting artists’ village in the mountains… Read the full news article