TownePlace Suites is at the top of its tier according to Business Travel News’ 2012 Hotel Chain Survey. 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — For a second year in a row, TownePlace Suites by Marriott is the number one ranked hotel brand in the midprice extended-stay tier. Once again, TownePlace Suites scored highest in each of the individual… Read the full news article
The Pavilion celebrates Halloween with haunting cocktails from 1 to 31 October 2012. Come dressed in your Halloween costume and be treated to a complimentary drink*! Brainsick ($10) mocktail has a mixture of strawberry, passion fruit and mango puree among other juices to tantalise your taste buds. A caramelised spider web will adorn the glass… Read the full news article
Langley, UK, 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, is taking an industry lead in streamlining the upload of hotel negotiated rates, by: proactively conducting rate audits with hotel suppliers designing and implementing new processes removing the availability of outdated and duplicated codes streamlining the process for hotels to upload… Read the full news article
Hotel Offers Guests an Exclusive Opportunity to Play “Arnie’s” Course. LATROBE, Pa., 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Golfing legend Arnold Palmer and hospitality industry icon Bill Marriott today teamed up to celebrate the opening of the SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Latrobe hotel in Palmer’s hometown of Latrobe, Pennsylvania. SpringHill Suites by Marriott is an all-suite brand that focuses… Read the full news article
63-room property brings Hamptonality to Texas PLEASANTON, Texas, 2012-09-11 — /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 opening of its newest property, the 63-room Hampton Inn Pleasanton located at 2057 West Oaklawn Rd. “Hampton combines quality, innovation, comfort… Read the full news article
TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites to Become First Guy Harvey Outpost Resort in U.S. ST. PETE BEACH, Fla., 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over the next few months, the TradeWinds Sandpiper Suites on St. Pete Beach, Fla. will be transformed into Guy Harvey Outpost – a TradeWinds Beach Resort, becoming the first Guy Harvey Outpost in the United States…. Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, has signed an agreement with Dubai-based property developer Select Group to open InterContinental Dubai Marina. Part of the Bay Central development in the cosmopolitan Marina area, the hotel will offer rooms as well as residential suites for longer staying guests…. Read the full news article
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, a member of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family and the world’s largest hotel company with over 7,170 hotels around the globe, today announced the opening of the Ramada Encore hotel in Guadalajara, Mexico, its 100th property in Latin America. Wyndham Hotel Group is strategically expanding its footprint in… Read the full news article
Jakarta, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG has announced robust expansion plans for Indonesia, identifying it as a key growth market within the region. Revealing a strong pipeline especially in the midscale segment for Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, IHG will also strengthen its position in the market with the launch of Hotel Indigo, which will… Read the full news article
GLASGOW, Scotland, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Glasgow today announced the appointment of a new senior team member, Simon Magnus, to the hotel’s renowned hospitality team. The appointment comes at a time when the hotel is undergoing an extensive multi-million pound renovation and redesign. Magnus has been appointed as food and beverage manager and will oversee the… Read the full news article
Newly-Opened Hotel Hosts Qatar Concierge Society Meeting DOHA, Qatar, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newly-opened Hilton Doha yesterday hosted, for the first time, the monthly meeting of Qatar Concierge Society (QCS). The prestigious Les Clef d’Or, was also represented at the event with two past Presidents in attendance at the event. Also known as the Union Internationale des… Read the full news article
Industry Veteran from Hilton San Francisco Joins Resort September 1 HONOLULU, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today that Neil R. Poisson has been named executive assistant manager of its flagship resort in Hawaii, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort. He will oversee the operations of the company’s largest hotel, which encompasses 22 beachfront acres and… Read the full news article
2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s now easier for Marriott Rewards members to book their stays online. Cash + Points, a new Marriott.com booking tool, allows members to combine nights paid with cash and redemption nights within a single reservation at over 3,600 hotels worldwide. When members go online to make a reservation, a member will be… Read the full news article
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., the leader in luxury hospitality, has announced the brand’s first hotel in Tunisia. The Ritz-Carlton Tunis, Carthage is owned by Companie Tunisienne de Development Touristique (CTDT), a subsidiary of the Driss-Jenayah Group, and a pioneer group in hospitality. Located in Carthage-Sidi Bou Said,… Read the full news article
Making their annual trek from Yang Cheng Lake, hairy crabs are greeted with gusto by gourmands at Jiang-Nan Chun this October. 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Come October this year, hairy crab lovers can look forward to feasting on their favourite crustaceans as they return to the dining tables in Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Under the culinary stewardship… Read the full news article
Special package available this November reveals the wonder of this one-of-a-kind spectacle. Chiang Mai, Thailand – 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chiang Mai is a spectacular place to visit at any time of year, with its lush green rice fields, misty mountains, and golden temples that glint and twinkle in the warm, tropical sun. But for one night… Read the full news article
2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) announced today plans to open a new 200-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Santiago in the fourth quarter of 2014, under an agreement with Falabella Group, the largest retailer in South America, with operations in Chile, Argentina, Peru and Colombia. Situated immediately adjacent to the existing 280-room Santiago Marriott… Read the full news article
Creating learning opportunities and unforgettable memories with Four Seasons Tented Camp’s gentle giants. Golden Triangle, Thailand, 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — “What did you do this summer?” It’s the common question asked every autumn, when the excitement of the summer holidays comes to a close, and when the days start getting shorter and the nights start getting longer. There are… Read the full news article
From special dinners at EDGE to new services offered at The Spa, September will be special at Four Seasons Denver, U.S.A., 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Four Seasons Hotel Denver winds down a busy summer, September is gearing up in full swing with a variety of events and specials. From theme dinners at EDGE Restaurant & Bar to new offerings at The Spa, September… Read the full news article
Resort’s community relations program committed to fighting cancer in the city it serves. Dallas, U.S.A., 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas celebrates its 28th year of fighting cancer in its community by raising money for treatment and awareness of the disease among local citizens. To date, Cool October sporting and… Read the full news article
New wilderness art and sleigh ride excursions also offered. Jackson Hole, U.S.A., 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole is unveiling three new packages for the winter season: Green With Envy The Resort’s debut “Learn to Ski” package is an all-encompassing experience for beginner skiers. This customized three-day package is the ultimate introduction to skiing…. Read the full news article
The Spa introduces new autumn-inspired treatments and the return of the Runner’s Recovery Package. Chicago, U.S.A., 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Turn over a new leaf this season at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago with fall treatments and the return of the Runner’s Recovery Package, just in time for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Pumpkin, Spice and Everything… Read the full news article
Local restaurant and winery Narbona offers tours and hands on experiences for wine lovers. 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located just ten minutes by car from the Resort, Finca Narbona invites Four Seasons guests to its charming restaurant and beautifully restored farmhouse and winery from the turn of the century. Finca Narbona – a National Historical Monument – together… Read the full news article
Annual celebrations includes special menus September 15-16, 2012. México, D.F., Mexico, 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Mexico DF celebrates Independence Day as it does every year and invites its guests and clients to celebrate theGrito (cry) of independence in El Bar on September 15. A special cocktail will be offered, plus an à la carte menu with a… Read the full news article
NOUMEA, New Caledonia and MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with GLP Hotels for a 154-key conversion project to be known as Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residence. The property, currently the La Promenade, opened in 2008 and will undergo a refurbishment before officially opening under the… Read the full news article
2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stringent standards have been met, an agreement has been signed and Durrell Wildlife Park in Trinity is now home to Jersey’s only Youth Hostels Association (YHA)-accredited accommodation. The wildlife park’s hostel, Durrell Wildlife Hostel, has been awarded the accreditation, which promises guests a “home from home” experience and quality accommodation at affordable… Read the full news article
More choice for passengers as Gatwick plans to add a boutique bloc™hotel to its airport hotel portfolio Set to open at Gatwick’s South Terminal in Summer 2013 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport is delighted to announce its agreement with bloc™ hotels to open a 244 room property at the airport in early Summer 2013. The… Read the full news article
New Members Bring Adults-Only and Family-Friendly Destinations to Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Portfolio in Mexico CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER, 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group, a leading provider of sales and marketing support to independent hotels around the world, increased the presence of its Preferred Hotels® & Resorts brand in Riviera Maya with the addition of Paradisus Playa del Carmen La… Read the full news article
With a move to Sub-Saharan Africa, Chef Curtis Smithen continues his exotic culinary journey around the world with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean – 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chef Curtis Smithen may have changed his global positioning atFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts, but no matter where he goes around the globe, he never loses sight of his Nevisian… Read the full news article
SILVER SPRING, Md., 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ascend Hotel Collection announced today that new boutique properties in Boston, New Orleans and Gettysburg have joined its portfolio of independent hotels. They are enVision Hotel Boston; The Blake Hotel New Orleans; and Federal Pointe Inn, Gettysburg, Pa. The properties are the first in each of these markets to join this fast-growing network of upscale… Read the full news article