Regional survey by Marriott Bonvoy uncovers key traits of travel-oriented, value-driven Gen-Zs and Millennials (IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy conducted a survey among Gen Zs and Millennials in Asia Pacific (APEC), revealing that a majority of them prefer belonging to a single loyalty travel program. Identified as “Savvy Explorers,” they prioritize maximizing travel value and unique… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Luxury
Six Senses Kyoto: A Fusion of Tradition, Luxury, and Sustainability
(IN SHORT) Six Senses Kyoto unveils its doors, marking the brand’s debut in Japan and a significant addition to its expanding urban collection. Positioned amidst Kyoto’s iconic heritage sites, the hotel blends modern luxury with traditional Japanese aesthetics, offering guests an immersive experience in the heart of the ancient capital. Drawing inspiration from Kyoto’s golden… Read the full press release
IHG Luxury Portfolio Dominates Prestigious Travel Awards
Nine top titles awarded to IHG properties – A total of four Six Senses and two Regent hotels are featured in Condé Nast Traveler Hot List, Travel + Leisure’s It List and AFAR’s Best New Hotels. (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates a remarkable achievement as nine of its properties, including four Six Senses… Read the full press release
IHG One Rewards App Sweeps Three Categories at 28th Annual Webby Awards
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates a triumphant win at the 28th Annual Webby Awards as its IHG One Rewards mobile app secures victories in three categories, including the prestigious People’s Choice Webby Award for Best User Experience. Recognized as the Internet’s highest honor, The Webby Awards acknowledges excellence in digital innovation, with IHG’s… Read the full press release
Sanctuary Spa Holidays Introduces New Destinations for Wellness Retreats
Crawley, West Sussex, 2024-Apr-26 — The leading provider of premium wellness experiences, Sanctuary Spa Holidays, has formally announced the launch of its new upscale destinations. The Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa in Mauritius and the Palais Namaskar in Morocco are two gorgeous new sites that Sanctuary Spa Holidays is happy to announce as part of… Read the full press release
Bearviewinginalaska.com offers full-day and half-day guided bear tours in Alaska
Homer, AK, 2024-Apr-21 — Alaska is a bear country and one of only a handful of exceptional spots in which every one of the three types of North American bears lives. You can see a bear in Alaska. In any case, regardless of whether you won’t ever be anywhere near one. Bearviewinginalaska.com is one of… Read the full press release
Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya: Professional Safari Vacations & Tours
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2024-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya Offers Professional Safari Vacations in Kenya to the most popular wildlife national parks and Luxury Accommodations in Nairobi, Masai Mara, Samburu, Amboseli, Tsavo, Lake Nakuru, Nyeri Aberdares, Nanyuki and around Mount Kenya. Cruzeiro Safaris also helps last minute traveler and transit travelers book short day… Read the full press release
Marriott Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plans in Europe through Conversion Projects
Growth plans across the continent reflect the confidence owners continue have in the company (IN SHORT) Marriott International, Inc. announces ambitious growth plans at the International Hospitality Investment Forum in Berlin, aiming to add nearly 100 properties and over 12,000 rooms to its European portfolio through conversion and adaptive reuse projects by the end of… Read the full press release
Hilton Honors Top Achievers at 2023 Americas Development Awards
(IN SHORT) Hilton celebrates the achievements of owners, development partners, and hotel teams across the Americas with the announcement of the 2023 Americas Development Awards. Recognizing resilience and commitment in hospitality, these awards acknowledge outstanding contributions to hotel development and operations. With 52 winners selected based on criteria like project quality, community impact, and brand… Read the full press release
IHG Partners with Felix Capital to Bring Holiday Inn & Suites to Sunshine Coast
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts announces a strategic partnership with Felix Capital to introduce the Holiday Inn & Suites brand to the Sunshine Coast with the opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Caloundra Sunshine Coast in early 2028. Located in the heart of Caloundra overlooking pristine beaches, this 160-room hotel, including 33 suites, will… Read the full press release
IHG and NOVUM Hospitality Forge Strategic Partnership, Doubling Presence in Germany
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with NOVUM Hospitality, announces a landmark agreement poised to double IHG’s footprint in Germany, a pivotal market for hospitality. This partnership, spanning 30 years with the option for renewal, will see up to 108 NOVUM Hospitality hotels, along with 11 under development, integrated into IHG’s system by… Read the full press release
IHG Expands Garner Brand Across EMEAA, Eyes 500 Hotels in 10 Years
Brand now available in more key international markets (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is rapidly expanding its midscale conversion brand, Garner hotels, across the Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa (EMEAA) region, signaling a significant stride towards its goal of achieving more than 500 hotels in the next decade. Following strategic agreements and successful… Read the full press release
Accor Spearheads Hospitality Innovation and Sustainability with Diverse Brand Portfolio
LED BY ITS 45+ DIVERSE AND ICONIC HOSPITALITY BRANDS ACCOR SEEKS TO DRIVE THE INDUSTRY FORWARD WITH AN OPEN MIND FOR INFINITE POSSIBILITIES AND A HEART-CENTRED APPROACH TO DOING WHAT IS BEST FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET (IN SHORT) Accor, a leading hospitality group, is poised to revolutionize the industry with its diverse portfolio of… Read the full press release
Culinary Maestro Matteo Re Depaolini Redefines Italian Dining at Four Seasons Beijing’s Mio
Redefining the heart of authentic Italian cuisine through a contemporary culinary perspective (IN SHORT) Matteo Re Depaolini, the newly appointed Chef de Cuisine at Mio, the Italian dining destination within Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, brings a fresh perspective to authentic Italian cuisine, blending tradition with innovation. With over two decades of culinary experience and a… Read the full press release
Royal Caribbean Unveils Exciting 2025-2026 Line-Up for Australia
Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas is Set for its Down Under Debut, joining Voyager of the Seas in November 2025 (IN SHORT) Royal Caribbean International announces its exhilarating 2025-2026 summer season lineup for Australia, featuring the highly anticipated Down Under debut of Anthem of the Seas in Sydney and the return of Voyager of… Read the full press release
Caption by Hyatt Expands Globally with New Hotels Planned in U.S. and Asia Pacific
Caption by Hyatt Experiencing Momentum Globally with Hotels Planned in the U.S. and Asia Pacific (IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrates the groundbreaking of Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga in Tennessee, marking the brand’s continued expansion and innovation in the hospitality sector. Developed by 3H Group Inc., the hotel combines upscale design with the convenience of… Read the full press release
Celebrating 50 Years of Democratized Travel: The ibis Legacy
The world’s best known economy hotel brand celebrates 50 years of market leadership, democratised travel and the people who made it possible (IN SHORT) As ibis, the renowned economy hotel brand, commemorates its 50th anniversary, it reflects on its journey of democratizing travel and hospitality. Established in 1974 with core values of affordability, innovation, and… Read the full press release
Fairfield by Marriott Makes European Debut with Copenhagen Nordhavn Opening
Fairfield by Marriott expands its global footprint with the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn, marking its first hotel opening within Europe (IN SHORT) Fairfield by Marriott, a trusted brand within Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, celebrates its European debut with the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Copenhagen Nordhavn in Copenhagen’s vibrant North Harbour district. This… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts Partners with Google Cloud to Revolutionize Travel Planning Experience
New trip planner will bring personalized travel recommendations to mobile app users (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with Google Cloud, announces an enhanced partnership aimed at revolutionizing the travel planning experience for guests through the IHG One Rewards mobile app. Leveraging Google Cloud’s generative AI technologies, IHG will introduce a dynamic travel… Read the full press release
Hilton Set to Transform Canadian Hospitality Landscape with Rapid Expansion Plans
With 180 hotels open and nearly 90 hotels in the pipeline, Hilton is on track to expand its portfolio of hotels by 50% over the next 5 years (IN SHORT) Hilton, a global hospitality giant, is poised to revolutionize the Canadian hospitality scene with ambitious growth strategies. With 180 hotels currently open and nearly 90 in… Read the full press release
Minor Hotels Enters South African Market with NH Collection Sandton Partnership
NH Collection Sandton to be launched in Africa’s richest square mile (IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has inked a significant deal with The Cavaleros Group to manage a hotel in Johannesburg’s Sandton district, marking the introduction of the NH Collection brand to Africa. Scheduled to commence operations on July 1st, 2024, the 329-key property will undergo… Read the full press release
All Aboard! Travel Promoters welcomes the Zambezi Queen Collection by Mantis
United Kingdom, 2024-Apr-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Promoters is delighted to extend a warm welcome to the Zambezi Queen Collection by Mantis, joining its portfolio of “properties with personality”. Located on the great Chobe River that borders Namibia and the Chobe National Park in Botswana, the Zambezi Queen Collection is made up of… Read the full press release
Lux Tented Camp in Thailand Announces Songkran Water Festival and Summer Promotions
New packages and rates from the luxury tented camp in northern Thailand include deals for Songkran water festival in April, the summer holiday period, families, couples and individual travellers (PRESS RELEASE) CHIANG RAI, THAILAND, 2024-Apr-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Visama Mae Chan luxury tented camp in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, has announced special… Read the full press release
Hilton Named No. 1 Best Company to Work For in the U.S. for Ninth Consecutive Year
Recognition marks the third time Hilton has topped the U.S. list and follows No. 1 ranking as the World’s Best Workplace (IN SHORT) Hilton has once again secured the top spot on the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the U.S. list by Great Place to Work and Fortune, marking its ninth consecutive year… Read the full press release
Hilton Expands into Luxury Lifestyle Market with Acquisition of Sydell Group’s NoMad Brand
(IN SHORT) Hilton has acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group to expand its NoMad Hotels brand globally, marking its entry into the luxury lifestyle hotel market. Led by founder Andrew Zobler, Sydell has created dynamic lifestyle brands, including NoMad, known for exceptional food and beverage offerings, interior design, and service. With plans for… Read the full press release
Curio Collection by Hilton Brings Artistic Elegance to Florence with Anglo American Hotel Debut
With design inspired by artistic movements of the early 1900s, Curio Collection by Hilton makes its debut in Florence (IN SHORT) Hilton introduces its upscale Curio Collection by Hilton brand to Florence with the opening of Anglo American Hotel Florence. Situated in the heart of the city, the hotel boasts 118 rooms and suites alongside… Read the full press release
IHG Expands Presence in South Korea with voco Seoul Myeongdong Signing
voco Seoul Myeongdong to welcome guests by the middle of this year (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to rebrand a 576-room property in Seoul’s vibrant Myeongdong district as voco Seoul Myeongdong, marking the brand’s second venture in South Korea after voco Seoul Gangnam. Partnering with Gravity Asset Management’s Seoul South… Read the full press release
Kimpton Expands into the Caribbean with Boutique Luxury Hotel in Santo Domingo
(IN SHORT) Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is set to open its first property in the Dominican Republic with Kimpton Las Mercedes, located in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City neighborhood. Owned by Megeve Investment Office S.A.S and operated by Iberostar Group, this boutique luxury hotel will feature 130 guest rooms,… Read the full press release
Accor Unveils “Hospitality is a Work of Heart” Initiative to Revitalize Hospitality Talent Culture
Accor’s new Employee Value Proposition is built with the ambition to bring back enchantment to the hospitality industry. (IN SHORT) Accor, a renowned hospitality group, introduces its new Employee Value Proposition (EVP) – “Hospitality is a Work of Heart” – aiming to redefine the hospitality industry’s talent landscape. In response to the challenges posed by… Read the full press release
ONGUMA TENTED CAMP ENJOYS A MAKEOVER
Etosha, Namibia, 2024-Apr-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Onguma Nature Reserve on the fringe of Namibia’s iconic Etosha National Park has relaunched Onguma Tented Camp, following a refurbishment. The tents have had an extensive makeover, with new canvas fly sheets – and the addition of an extended deck with more shade to accommodate new wood-fired hot… Read the full press release