Hyatt Hotels announces the first Hyatt property in Barcelona — Hotel Sofia Barcelona

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today (November 5, 2018) plans for Hotel Sofia Barcelona to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, a global collection of unique and story-worthy stay experiences. A Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Selenta Group for the hotel to join The Unbound Collection… Read the full press release

Classic Vacations introduces private, customizable websites for groups traveling together

TRAVEL ADVISORS CAN NOW OFFER PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE EVENT WEBSITES TO THEIR CLIENTS WHEN BOOKING GROUP VACATIONS San Jose, CA, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury travel wholesaler Classic Vacations recently introduced another element to their online services catalogue, Travel Together: private, customizable websites for groups traveling together. Travel Advisors can easily enable Custom Group Websites… Read the full press release

IHG and Al Arabiya Real Estate Company partner for Staybridge Suites’ debut in Kuwait

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with the Al Arabiya Real Estate Company, owned by the leading Kuwaiti conglomerate, The Bukhamseen Group to debut Staybridge Suites in Kuwait, with the development of Staybridge® Suites Kuwait Salmiya…. Read the full press release

InterContinental® Hotels & Resort celebrates 200 InterContinental hotels around the world with a stunning art installation by Alexander Hall

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading luxury hotel brand InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts has partnered with London-based contemporary artist Alexander Hall, also known under the alias Haut de Gamme©, to create a stunning art installation, commemorating 200 InterContinental hotels and resorts around the world. The art installation is made from 200 champagne bottles individually hand-painted… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Paris’ Area Vice President of Operations and General Manager Philippe Leboeuf named 2018 Best Independent Hotelier of the World

Hong Kong, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Philippe Leboeuf, Area Vice President of Operations and General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris, has been named 2018 Best Independent Hotelier of the World. Leboeuf will be presented with his award at the 38th annual Hotelier of the World Awards at Lotte New York Palace, New York, on 12… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta introduces refreshed room design and upgraded public spaces

Atlanta, U.S.A, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, the city’s only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star hotel, announces the unveiling of renovated guest rooms, suites, spa and fitness centre, and an outdoor event space. The Hotel has partnered with New York-based interior design company Meyer Davis Studio for a refresh that embodies… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria named Egypt’s Best Hotel Spa 2018 at the 4th Annual World Spa Awards

Alexandria, Egypt, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria has been named Egypt’s Best Hotel Spa 2018 at the 4th Annual World Spa Awards, a dynamic awards program launched in 2015 and designed to drive up standards within spa tourism by rewarding the organisations that are the leaders in the field. The world’s finest spa and… Read the full press release

Park Inn by Radisson announces the opening of a 166-room hotel in Poznan, Poland

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of a 166-room hotel in Poznan, Poland. This brings the group’s Polish portfolio to 16 hotels and more than 3,500 rooms in operation or… Read the full press release

Zabeel House Al Seef by Jumeirah offers an unmatched dining experience along the historic Dubai Creek with the opening of SKAFOS restaurant

Mediterranean inspired, locally spiced”; the newly opened SKAFOS at Zabeel House Al Seef by JumeirahTM offers an unmatched dining experience along the historic Dubai Creek Dubai, UAE, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai’s stunning and historic creek just upped its hip quotient with the opening of SKAFOS restaurant at Zabeel House Al Seef by JumeirahTM – the newest,… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Carlton Tower unveils its festive Afternoon Tea offering for winter 2018

London, UK, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — After being crowned ‘Overall Afternoon Tea of the Year’ for the UK this June by Hotel F&B magazine, Jumeirah Carlton Tower is proud to reveal its festive Afternoon Tea offering for winter 2018. Served in the opulent Chinoiserie lounge, the Festive Afternoon Tea will be offered from 3-6pm daily, alongside… Read the full press release

Explore the Christmas markets and enjoy a ‘Winter Wonderland’ kitchen party at Jumeirah Frankfurt

Discover Christmas markets and the ‘winter wonderland’ kitchen party Frankfurt, Germany, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — For those looking to celebrate the festive season in pure luxury, Jumeirah Frankfurt is the perfect place to go. Explore the Christmas markets on the hotel’s doorstep and enjoy a ‘Winter Wonderland’ kitchen party, Jumeirah Frankfurt is pulling out all the… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi

Newly opened ‘Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi’ hotel marks the first property under Hyatt’s Andaz brand in the region CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi,turning the iconic ‘Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi’ into the first Andaz branded hotel in the… Read the full press release

Hyatt Place introduces new elevated regional breakfast experience at its hotels across the U.S.

CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hyatt Place brand today (November 1, 2018) unveiled its new elevated regional breakfast experience at Hyatt Place hotels across the U.S. Guests now have the option to choose from a variety of high-quality breakfast offerings that draw from food culture from five regions across the country, including the Atlantic,… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the retirement of Amy McPherson, President and Managing Director of Europe

BETHESDA, Md., 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today (10/31/2018) that Amy McPherson, President and Managing Director of Europe, which encompasses the United Kingdom, Ireland and Continental Europe, will retire from the position effective the end of March 2019.  McPherson, who has been with the company for 32 years,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown launches an exclusive festive package and social media sweepstakes

New York, U.S.A., 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown announces the launch of Martinis & Mistletoe – an exclusive festive package and social media sweepstakes in partnership with iconic downtown destinations including Westfield World Trade Center, Brookfield Place, One World Observatory and CUT by Wolfgang Puck. Martinis & Mistletoe is the ultimate downtown… Read the full press release

Sodashi founder Megan Larsen to showcase product range at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island

Luxurious, high performance skincare brand to showcase product range at property to celebrate longstanding partnership with Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Highlighting the close relationship between Dahlia Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island and the Sodashi brand, the Hotel prepares to welcome Founder Megan Larsen this November for… Read the full press release

Kempinski The Spa at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga named Latvia’s Best Hotel Spa 2018 by World Spa Awards

Riga, Latvia, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski The Spa at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, Latvia’s first five-star luxury Kempinski Hotel is delighted to announce the award by prestigious World Spa Awards as Latvia’s Best Hotel Spa 2018, for the first time. The World Spa Awards is a dynamic awards programme, launched in 2015, designed… Read the full press release

Emaar Hospitality Group offers an unparalleled array of extraordinary festive events to mark the holiday season and welcome the New Year in Dubai

Explore a world of scintillating celebrations at www.myfestivedubai.com Over 100 exceptional experiences tailored in three categories – Stays, Festive Season, New Year’s Eve, Corporate Events and Festive Treats  Experiences available at Emaar Hospitality Group’s three hotel brands – Address Hotels + Resorts, Vida Hotels and Resorts and Rove Hotels as well as its restaurants and… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Munich collaborates with gastronome Maximilian Gradl for its new cocktail bar, Ory

Hong Kong, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Munich has opened Ory, a chic new cocktail bar serving avant-garde drinks in a contemporary setting. Conceptualised by gastronome Maximilian Gradl, Ory is operated by his company Barschaft B17 GmbH, which includes Munich’s award-winning Herzog Restaurant & Bar in its portfolio of venues. Ory has been designed by acclaimed architect Özgür Keles and… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Boston presents its new Empress Package inspired by the Peabody Essex Museum’s latest exhibition

Hong Kong, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston is excited to announce its new Empress Package inspired by the Peabody Essex Museum’s latest exhibition, Empresses of China’s Forbidden City. The exhibition, on view through February 10, 2019, is the first of its kind to examine the role of empresses in shaping China’s last dynasty, the Qing… Read the full press release

Mark S Bradford appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing

Hong Kong, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Mark S Bradford is General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing, the Group’s first project in China’s capital city, scheduled to open in early 2019. Mark brings more than 17 years of hotel management experience with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to the project. He joined the Group in… Read the full press release

Mandarin’s first property in Beijing, Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing to open its doors in early 2019

Hong Kong, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, located in the heart of historic Beijing, with spectacular roof-terrace views of the Forbidden City, will open its doors in early 2019, the first Mandarin Oriental property in China’s capital. It will be positioned as the city’s most luxurious boutique hotel and will feature… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental presents a variety of holiday season packages at select properties throughout Asia

Hong Kong, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Welcoming the holiday season, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group presents a variety of seasonal packages at select properties throughout Asia. Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong  Setting the scene for the perfect winter getaway, the hotel will be dressed in a holiday theme while guests will be greeted with traditional mulled wine,… Read the full press release

EDITION Hotels brings its signature, iconic style to the UAE with the opening of The Abu Dhabi EDITION

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — EDITION Hotels brings its signature, iconic style to the UAE with the opening of The Abu Dhabi EDITION, an exclusive waterfront oasis spearheading a new movement in the city that never stands still. The first EDITION to open in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi is a ground-breaking hotel concept… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the opening of a new design-forward hotel situated in London’s South Bank

Bankside Joins Autograph Collection Hotels Portfolio of Five Hotels in the UK, including University Arms, Threadneedles, The Glasshouse, Hotel Xenia, and St. Ermin’s Hotel LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International, today (10/29/2018) announced the much anticipated opening of Bankside, a new design-forward hotel on the south bank… Read the full press release

Hilton to open a new hotel in the Baltic resort city of Świnoujście

Hilton Świnoujście will open by 2020 with direct access to Baltic Park Molo leisure complex ŚWINOUJŚCIE, Poland and MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE:HLT) today (October 29, 2018) announced plans to open a new hotel in the Baltic resort city of Świnoujście, following a franchise agreement with Zdrojowa Hotels. Hilton Świnoujście Resort &… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts named the number one “Most Excellent” large hotel chain in the world by TripAdvisor

Newport Beach, California, 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has earned the prestigious distinction of being named the number one “Most Excellent” large hotel chain in the world by TripAdvisor. For its first-ever “Most Excellent” awards, TripAdvisor selected the winners based on which brands have… Read the full press release

Radisson debuts in Southern Europe with the signing of the Radisson Larnaca Beach Resort on the island of Cyprus

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of the Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the introduction of the Radisson hotel brand to Southern Europe with the signing of the Radisson Larnaca Beach Resort on the island of Cyprus – due to open in… Read the full press release

Regent Seven Seas Cruises: luxury travelers are booking its 2019 Alaskan voyages at a brisk pace

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® finds Fall season is busiest for booking future Alaskan voyages, announces free children’s rate and new savings on pre- and post-Alaska voyage land packages. MIAMI, FLORIDA, 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — With the 2018 Alaskan May-through-September cruise season complete, Regent Seven Seas Cruises says luxury travelers are booking its 2019… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announced new benefits and programs to honor military personnel, veterans and their families

New commitments include first-ever Veteran and Military Rate, strengthened career placement and development for veterans and military spouses, and further engagement with veteran-owned businesses CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In honor of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (October 26, 2018) announced new benefits and programs that demonstrate a… Read the full press release