Hilton McLean Tysons Corner Receives Prestigious AAA Four Diamond Lodging Award®

Hilton McLean Tysons Corner Receives Prestigious AAA Four Diamond Lodging Award®

2012-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton McLean Tysons Corner has received the esteemed AAA Four Diamond Award® designation. The AAA Diamond rating process is a premier program which annually evaluates more than 60,000 lodging establishments and restaurants, and assigns them a rating of one to five Diamonds. Lodgings at the Four Diamond level, including Hilton McLean Tysons Corner,… Read the full news article

STRATEGIC HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE THE ESSEX HOUSE HOTEL

Purchase of Iconic Asset Situated on Central Park South Marks Strategic Hotels’ Return to the New York City Market; Hotel Will Be Converted to the JW Marriott Brand CHICAGO, 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(NYSE: BEE) announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchaseNew York City’s Essex House Hotel from the Dubai Investment Group for… Read the full news article

NEW HYATT GOLD PASSPORT PROMOTION HELPS TRAVELERS EARN MORE POINTS TOWARD REWARDS

Global campaign encourages members to “Imagine the Possibilities” for their next vacation CHICAGO, 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Gold Passport® members can begin registering today for a new global promotion that brings travelers one step closer to their next vacation. From September 1 through November 30, 2012, Hyatt Gold Passport members have the opportunity to earn thousands of… Read the full news article

Concierge Team Members at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Join Prestigious Clefs d’Or Fraternity

Concierge Team Members at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Join Prestigious Clefs d’Or Fraternity

Ahmed Ayoub and Tamer Kelany provide the highest level of service to guests of Four Seasons Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt – 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two members of the Concierge team at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence are the latest within the group’s Middle Eastern properties to join the ranks of concierge staff that proudly… Read the full news article

Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Acquires the Essex House Hotel

Iconic Asset in Central Park South will be Converted to the JW Marriott Brand. CHICAGO – AUGUST,  2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: BEE) announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchase New York City’s Essex House Hotel from the Dubai Investment Group for a gross purchase price of approximately… Read the full news article

HYATT REGENCY INDIAN WELLS RESORT AND SPA DEBUTS NEW NAME AND RENOVATION COMPLETION

Renamed Indian Wells resort now offering discounted rates for guests to experience its multi-million dollar renovation INDIAN WELLS, Calif., 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa, formerly Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa, ushers in a new era today following a phase completion of an ongoing multi-million dollar renovation. To coincide with the… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Amman Gives Back to the Community During Ramadan

Partnership with Family Kitchen includes packing and distributing iftar meals, and food bank donations Amman, Jordan – 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Volunteers from Four Seasons Hotel Amman teamed up with Family Kitchen to help distribute and package food to the less fortunate this Ramadan as part of its corporate social responsibility program and to give back to the community… Read the full news article

HYATT PLACE DELRAY BEACH CELEBRATES OFFICIAL OPENING

134-room Hyatt Place hotel located in the heart of Delray Beach Delray Beach, Fla., 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), The Kolter Group LLC and Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Delray Beach, Palm Beach County’s first new hotel opening in more than two years. The refreshing new choice for… Read the full news article

India Has Never Been So Close: Guests Therapists from Mumbai Come to the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon This Fall

Ayurvedic massage

Centuries of history meet in a cultural interchange Lisbon, Portugal – 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Directly from Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai in India, arriving early September at the Ritz Spa, two massage therapists will bring unique and relaxing experiences to guests at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. Ayurvedic treatments and products will make these massages and treatments unforgettable, with an Indian twist. They… Read the full news article

THE STAPLEFORD PARK 2012 SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIPS

2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stapleford Park, a Luxury Country House Hotel and setting for a wide number of country pursuits in Leicestershire, will be holding the 2012 Shooting Championships on Wednesday 5th September, supporting LOROs and the Princes Trust. Following on from the successful Championships in 2011, the event will be entering it’s third year at Stapleford Park…. Read the full news article

HYATT TREATS CHILDREN TO NEW ORGANIC MENU CREATED BY RENOWNED FOOD PIONEER AND CHEF ALICE WATERS

Exclusive organic menu complements Hyatt’s industry-leading children’s menu “For Kids By Kids” and marks the first hotel partnership for Waters CHICAGO, 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt today announced details of its new organic and seasonal children’s menu created exclusively for Hyatt by renowned food pioneer and chef, Alice Waters. The new menu, featuring a three-course organic meal,… Read the full news article

Fall 2012: What’s New in Palm Springs

2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — What’s New in Palm Springs: Fall 2012 Compiled by the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism, this quarterly update includes events, specials and renovations. Plus, what to expect for the winter season featuring new venues, attractions, activities, and signature events.  This update is as of August 13, 2012. Palm Springs Tourism media contact:… Read the full news article

Marriott International Kicks Off New U.S Soccer Partnership With All-Expense Paid Trip Giveaway

Marriott International is the Exclusive Hotel Partner of U.S. Soccer. 2012-08-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the new official hotel partner of the U.S. Soccer Federation, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is offering fans the chance to score a trip to see the U.S. Men’s National Team take on Jamaica in a FIFA World Cup Qualifier on… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Introduces New Internet and Wifi In-Room Connections

Significant investment in increased bandwidth and signal strength results in better internet service for guests Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt,  2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is now extending basic internet connections to all in-house guests. In recent years, with the explosion of personal devices requiring an internet connection, accessibility has become a key… Read the full news article

Southwest BBQ Academy Comes to Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North This Fall

Learn barbecue secrets at the hands of celebrated pitmaster Harry Soo and Four Seasons chefs Scottsdale, U.S.A., 2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is teaming up with Grand Champion Pitmaster Harry Soo of Slap Yo’ Daddy BBQ to offer the Southwest BBQ Academy: MBA (Masters in BBQ Arts) October 18 – 21, 2012. Presented by Tempe-based BBQ Island, this event promises… Read the full news article

Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Appoints New Senior Team Members

LONDON, 2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has announced two new appointments to it’s senior team, both set to start this month. Marcus Gregs joins the hotel as Executive Chef and Daniel Hollett as Director of Sales and Marketing. Marcus Gregs has extensive international experience as an Executive Chef with similar roles held… Read the full news article

D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives Package Now Available at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California

Package includes two exhibit tickets with no time restrictions exclusively for guests of Four Seasons Los Angeles, Westlake Village, U.S.A., 2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new overnight package at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California invites guests to explore the legacy created by Walt Disney and the company that bears his name with the D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Flags Formula 1 Races with Accommodation Experience Revved Up by Summer Value-Add Benefits

A luxe oasis minutes from the Marina Bay Street Circuit Singapore, 2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Singapore ramps up for its fifth Formula 1 night race, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore offers racing enthusiasts a pit stop 15 minutes from the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Located on tree-lined Orchard Boulevard with access to a host of retail, dining and entertainment establishments… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Introduces Its Own Wedding Blog

Interactive environment stimulates ideas and eases the planning process Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A. – 2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu, the first and only Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawaii Island, introduces its own wedding blog. Intended to inform guests of all wedding related options available at the Resort, the blog was created to ease the planning process… Read the full news article

Shine from Within: The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin Offers Sodashi Marine Mineral Facial Package in September

Reverse the signs of aging with this exclusive treatment 2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rushing around to make all the deadlines and keep all those appointments? Diaries should be on alert for the exclusive Sodashi Marine Mineral Facial Package with mini Afternoon Tea at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin this September. Designed by The Spa’s award winning therapists, the… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane Presents Destination Downton Abbey

A true taste of England with the ultimate town and country package London at Park Lane, England – 2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bringing together all the glamour and excitement of a hugely popular television series, the history of a majestic English castle and the luxury of a Four Seasons stay, Destination Downton Abbey is the ultimate town and country package. The… Read the full news article

Daniel Boulud Appoints Chef de Cuisine of Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

Highly anticipated restaurant and flagship hotel open October 5, 2012 Toronto, Canada, 2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Straight from his brigade in New York City, Daniel Boulud has named Tyler Shedden as Chef de Cuisine of the much anticipated Café Boulud Toronto. A native to Canada’s west coast, Tyler began cooking in his grandmother’s kitchen before deciding he was destined for… Read the full news article

Demand Generation and Social Media: Best Practices and Measurements

TRAVELCLICK HOSTS COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR ON Q2 HOTEL INDUSTRY TRENDS NEW YORK, 2012-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, will present three free webinars on August 28th and 29th to review second quarter hotel performance results and trends.  Findings will be presented by John Hach, Senior Vice President, Global Product Management,… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide First Out Of the Blocks To Support New UK Sports Tourism Legacy and Youth Development

Strong Summer Performance Boosted Further by Opening of New Hotels at St George’s Park LONDON, 2012-08-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amidst a successful summer for British sport and tourism, and following speeches from Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt and IOC President Jacques Rogge in support of British hospitality, Hilton Worldwide is stating its intention to support a long… Read the full news article

Marriott International to Open First Hotel in Ukraine

Robust Growth Across Eastern Europe Continues wtih Addition of Histroic Hotel to Renaissance Hotels Growing Global Portfolio London, 2012-08-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mrriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) announced that it will open its first hotel in Ukraine, the 173-room Renaissance Kiev Hotel, under a management agreement with Subsidiary Enterprise Grand Plaza. The hotel is expected to open in mid-2013… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide Opens Its First Dual Brand Property in The UK

Hilton and Hampton by Hilton hotels open in partnership with The FA at St George’s Park BURTON UPON TRENT, UK and MCLEAN, Va. 2012-08-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide is today celebrating the opening of its first dual branded property in the U.K., the Hilton and Hampton by Hilton at St. George’s Park, The Football Association’s… Read the full news article

Moroccan Indulgence at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

A Spa journey perfect for brides, couples and those who want to indulge Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt, 2012-08-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza now offers brides and Spa enthusiasts an exciting new experience to discover phenomenal Moroccan Indulgence at its Spa and Wellness Center. The Moroccan Spa journey begins in the private… Read the full news article

Industry update: what’s hot in world of meetings, conventions and incentive travel

Events in Scotland, Canada and the US maintained Canada’s strong presence in the hectic MC&IT sector. 2012-08-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The meetings, conventions and incentive travel (MC&IT) sector really heats up for the summer season. Barely a week goes past without a major show at home and abroad. The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)’s MC&IT team is constantly on… Read the full news article

Savour A Bite of Vitality at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

New Spa cuisine offers vitamin-fuelled, low calorie and energy rich dishes to complement guests’ Spa and wellness experience Mauritius, 2012-08-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helping guests nourish their bodies from the inside out,Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has introduced A Bite of Vitality- a new menu of healthy Spa cuisine that can be enjoyed in the tranquil surroundings… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele Recognized by Travel Weekly Among World’s Superior Deluxe Hotels

Celebrate the award with Third Night Free fall getaway to Hawaii Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A. – 2012-08-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele has been recognized by Travel Weekly for the annual 2012 Superior Deluxe Hotels awards. The accolade is Travel Weekly’s highest and most coveted hotel classification and represents the world’s finest hotels. The award was… Read the full news article