Category Archives: Luxury

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts launches Taste of Waldorf Astoria in partnership with the world’s foremost culinary arts organization, the James Beard Foundation (JBF)

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Five Rising Star Chefs Travel to Berlin, Rome, Edinburgh, La Quinta, and Shanghai to Collaborate with Waldorf Astoria Master Chefs on Next Iconic Dish MCLEAN, Va., 2014-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of a global gastronomy-focused program in partnership with the world’s foremost culinary arts organization, the James… Read the full press release

Hotel ICON acquires its first green vehicle, BMWi3

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Hong Kong, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its continuous commitment to the environment, Hotel ICON has purchased BMW’s first zero emissions vehicle the i3. The BMWi3 is the Hotel’s first green vehicle that will launch in November 2014. Guests who book direct in the hotel will get a chance to win… Read the full press release

Four award-winning Red Carnation hotels voted at Condé Nast Traveler’s “Readers’ Choice Awards”

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LONDON, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Every year, Condé Nast Traveler sets the gold standard for international hotels, resorts and cruise lines with its prestigious “Readers’ Choice Awards.” This year, properties were rigorously screened and rated by nearly 77,000 readers before a select few were awarded inclusion in the coveted list. The Red Carnation… Read the full press release

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives selected amongst the “Top Ten All-Inclusive Resorts in the World” for 2015 by AOL UK

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MALDIVES, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives opened its doors in December 2013, with its unique Premium All-Inclusive holiday plan, offering guests a ‘hassle-free beach holiday experience’! Still under a year old, the resort has been making strides and receiving accolades from world-wide,  through its unique approach to the typical Maldivian holiday… Read the full press release

The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives unveils several new wedding packages for couples to celebrate a new romantic retreat within its magnificent tropical paradise resort

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MALDIVES, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives invites couples to celebrate a new romantic retreat within its magnificent tropical paradise resort setting with several wedding packages to choose from. There is no better way to say “I Do” than at the 5-Star, The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives. Couples… Read the full press release

LUX* Belle Mare welcomes the culinary talents of celebrity chef Vineet Bhatia

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Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently reopened after an extensive makeover by design queen Kelly Hoppen, luxury Mauritian beach resort LUX* Belle Mare welcomes the culinary talents of celebrity chef Vineet Bhatia, dubbed the ‘finest modern-Indian chef anywhere’ by The Times’ critic AA Gill. This is not the first accolade for the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea launches Wellness Your Way, a program to help guests achieve optimal wellness

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Highly individualized wellness program achieved through energy-focused Spa treatments, fitness classes, Maui-inspired activities and nutrient-rich culinary menus Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A., 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has launched Wellness Your Way, a program to help guests achieve optimal wellness through energy-focused spa treatments, fitness classes including ocean-view yoga, and healthy… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Doha appoints Layne Nguyen as General Manager at the Hotel’s highly anticipated new restaurant Nobu Doha

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Doha, Qatar, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Layne Nguyen as General Manager at Nobu Doha, the Hotel’s highly anticipated new restaurant scheduled to open by the end of the year.  As the world’s largest Nobu, the tri-level restaurant is well appointed alongside the Hotel’s idyllic waterfront setting… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Prague announces the appointment of Andreas Schuster as Director of Sales and Marketing

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From the Hungarian capital of Budapest to the romantic city of Prague, Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague announces the appointment of Andreas Schuster as Director of Sales and Marketing. With more than a decade of hospitality experience under his belt, Andreas brings extensive international business expertise… Read the full press release

Belmond Grand Hotel Europe unveils magnificent new suites including the largest presidential suite in St Petersburg

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St Petersburg, Russia,  2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Russia’s first ever five-star hotel, Belmond Grand Hotel Europe, has unveiled six magnificent new suites including the largest presidential suite in St Petersburg and five Avant-Garde Suites inspired by 20th-century Russian artists. Created from 19 first-floor rooms in response to a growing demand for suite accommodation, the… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor and Al Hokair to establish new Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson properties in the major markets of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Brussels, Belgium, 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the  largest and most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, and Al Hokair Group, a leading  hospitality and entertainment group in Saudi Arabia, have signed a long-term country  development agreement: Across the Kingdom, Carlson Rezidor will operate around  30 new and existing hotels, resorts and serviced… Read the full press release

Rezidor further drives its pro-active and strategic asset management approach with the conclusion of two major agreements in Western Europe in Q3 2014

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Brussels, Belgium, 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor further drives its pro-active and strategic asset management approach with the conclusion of two major agreements in Western Europe in Q3 2014   Pro-active asset management   Rezidor, one of the most  dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel  Group, further drives… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International continúa su intensa expansión en Oriente Medio y Asia – Pacífico con nuevos hoteles en Doha (Qatar) y Bintan (Indonesia)

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Mallorca, España, 2014-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — La Compañía hotelera líder en España, y una de las primeras del mundo en el segmento resorts, anunció hoy, en el marco de una  gira de su Vicepresidente  por diversos países de Oriente Medio y Asia-Pacífico,  la firma con dos importantes propiedades en destinos tan importantes como… Read the full press release

qualia honoured as the Best Resort in Australia in UK Conde Nast Traveller’s 17th annual Top 100 Readers’ Travel Awards

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Hamilton Island, Australia, 2014-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamilton Island’s luxury resort, qualia has been bestowed the honour of the Best Resort in Australia and second in the Australasian & The South Pacific region in UK Conde Nast Traveller’s 17th annual Top 100 Readers’ Travel Awards. Earlier in the year, UK Conde Nast Traveller asked… Read the full press release

Loews Don CeSar Hotel wins 2014 Orbitz Best in Stay Award

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ST. PETE BEACH, 2014-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Loews Don CeSar Hotel is the winner of a 2014 Orbitz Best in Stay Award for being a top-rated hotel in Tampa Bay, FL. The 2014 Orbitz Best In Stay Awards honor nearly 400 top-rated hotels in 75 popular destinations based on reviews by Orbitz customers. In… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baku florist Bayram Nasradullayev wins Prix Villégiature Award for Best Hotel Floral Arrangement in Europe

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Hotel florist Bayram Nasradullayev wins Best Hotel Floral Arrangement in Europe in 2014 Prix Villégiature Awards Baku, Azerbaijan, 2014-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Being bright and colourful does not depend on a season for Baku, Azerbaijan. That is why when one enters Four Seasons Hotel Baku, a world of amazing bouquets creates the warmest and most… Read the full press release

Belmond launches two new journeys with rich and diverse itineraries on the Eastern & Oriental Express in 2015

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LONDON, 2014-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond, owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and authentic rail experiences is launching two new journeys with rich and diverse itineraries on the Eastern & Oriental Express in 2015. The five night ‘Fables of the Peninsula’ from Singapore to Bangkok on 29 March… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton enhances its app allowing the creation of personalized travel posters on smart phones and tablets

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App Now Allows Creation of Personalized, Shareable Travel Posters CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2014-10-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton knows the value of a photo is not only its aesthetic quality, but in the memory that it evokes. Enhancements to the luxury hotel company’s app are live, allowing the creation of personalized travel posters on smart phones… Read the full press release

Louisville-based boutique hotel and restaurant group 21c Museum Hotels announced the official name and the Executive Chef of its Durham, NC restaurant

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Durham, NC, 2014-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning Louisville-based boutique hotel and restaurant group, is pleased to announce both the official name and the Executive Chef of its forthcoming Durham, NC restaurant.  Counting House will be helmed by Executive Chef Josh Munchel and will showcase his commitment to local, high-quality… Read the full press release

Carlton Hotel Baglioni and Luxury Lab Cosmetics bring the Spiga 8 Spa back to life

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Milan, 2014-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The collaboration between Luxury Lab Cosmetics and the Carlton Hotel Baglioni will bring the Spiga 8 Spa back to life. The spa, at number 8 Via della Spiga, will tailor both beauty and wellness experiences to guests’ individual needs, using international brands, including Natura Bissé and the latest technologies such… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group opens its 10th operating Radisson Blu property in Turkey

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Kayseri, Turkey, 2014-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, opens the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kayseri in Turkey. It is the group’s 10th operating Radisson Blu property in Turkey and further strengthens Europe’s largest upper upscale brand known for stylish & sophisticated design, unique… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek to present over-the-top dinner benefiting the James Beard Foundation on November 1

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Dallas, TX, 2014-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Saturday, November 1, five nationally-recognized chefs will converge on the Mansion Restaurant for an over-the-top dinner benefiting the James Beard Foundation. Truffles and Bubbles will showcase seven stunning courses from Mansion chefs Bruno Davaillon and Nicolas Blouin and five additional James Beard-recognized chefs, all featuring Urbani white Alba… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental announces award-winning Hollywood actress Lucy Liu as new fan for its multi-million global advertising campaign

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Hong Kong, 2014-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental’s USD multi-million global advertising campaign “He’s a Fan/She’s a Fan”, continues to gather ‘fans’ from around the world.  The latest addition is the award-winning Hollywood actress, Lucy Liu. The campaign is designed to raise Mandarin Oriental’s brand awareness globally in print and in digital media,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg to open on December 1, 2014

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Johannesburg, South Africa, 2014-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — December 1, 2014 marks the grand opening of Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg, the first property in the brand’s portfolio in Southern Africa. Formerly known as The Westcliff, the iconic hillside hotel closed its doors to the public in June 2013 for a complete USD 52… Read the full press release

The second official Four Seasons Food Truck tour kicks off and will satisfy taste buds down the American East Coast

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The chefs of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach to showcase street food favourites on the go Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2014-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — With nine stops in 43 days, the second official Four Seasons Food Truck tour kicked off on September 15 and will be satisfying taste buds down the American East Coast including a… Read the full press release

Jersey’s Longueville Manor awarded 3 Rosettes and AA 5 Red Stars by the AA Guide

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JERSEY, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey’s Longueville Manor has been recognised as an outstanding example in the hotel sector by the AA Guide. The Relais & Châteaux property has been awarded 3 Rosettes and AA 5 Red Stars. This annual award once again confirms Longueville Manor as the highest rated hotel in the… Read the full press release

Meliá Palas Atenea renueva sus salones de reuniones para adaptarse a las demandas del segmento MICE

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Dispone de 17 salas de reuniones y banquetes, 12 de ellas con luz natural y con capacidad para acoger hasta 400 personas Sus instalaciones están equipadas con las últimas tecnologías y disponen de los más modernos adelantos audiovisuales Mallorca, España, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Palas Atenea el emblemático hotel del Paseo Marítimo de… Read the full press release

Regina Hotel Baglioni Rome announces the opening of the new Baglioni SPA by Caschera SPA

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Rome, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Regina Hotel Baglioni on Via Veneto, Rome, is delighted to announce that the new Baglioni SPA by Caschera SPA is now open, offering an oasis in the city for all who want to experience authentic beauty and wellbeing. The spa is a large space to rediscover harmony between mind… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group to open the Park Inn by Radisson Residence Dubai Jumeirah Village Triangle in Q2 2017

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DUBAI, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Residence Dubai Jumeirah Village Triangle. The property featuring 261 studios and apartments is scheduled to open in Q2 2017. It brings Carlson Rezidor’s portfolio in Dubai to 14… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton to assume management of ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa

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CHEVY CHASE, Md., 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton will assume management of ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa on October 2, 2014. The luxury resort will become The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami marking the tenth property in the hotel company’s award-winning Florida portfolio. The 18-story glass signature designed tower overlooks the beautiful Atlantic Ocean… Read the full press release