Category Archives: Luxury

Travel + Leisure Magazine featured Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge in its World’s Best Hotels 2014

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Tanzania, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge has been featured in the World’s Best Hotels 2014- according to Travel + Leisure Magazine (T+L), published in January 2014. The annual survey carried amongst theTravel +Leisure global readership was audited and revealed the top destinations, hotels, airlines, cruise liners, spas and travel agents. Travel + Leisure is a travel magazine based… Read the full press release

Travel News in Stockholm honored Radisson Blu Sweden with Grand Travel Award – Best International Hotel Chain

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Grand Travel Awards is organized by Travel News in Stockholm and it is the largest travel industry media in Sweden, both in print and online. The votes are casted by 1,200 travel agents, PCOs, DMCs and travel planners. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Radisson Blu wins… Read the full press release

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd to operate its collection of luxury hotels and travel experiences under new brand name, Belmond

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New name designed to increase brand recognition in order to drive growth by attracting new guests and stimulating visits from existing customers across the breadth of iconic hotel and travel collection Enables Company to enhance its strong customer loyalty and one-of-a-kind luxury experiences Company expects to invest $5.0 million in new brand during first year,… Read the full press release

90 young sea turtles released during the 20th Laguna Phuket Sea Turtle Release Ceremony on 21 February, 2014

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Phuket, Thailand, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The 20th Laguna Phuket Sea Turtle Release Ceremony, held on 21 February, 2014, saw 90 young sea turtles released into the sunset waters of the Andaman Sea on the Angsana Laguna Phuket beachfront. The beach ceremony, joined by more than 500 donors and spectators, was part of Laguna Phuket’s… Read the full press release

GOLF: Legendary pro Jim McLean to give golf enthusiasts three-day exclusive golf tutorial at Rosewood Mayakoba, May 21-24, 2014

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An Ideal Package for the Advanced Golfer Looking to Improve On-Course Performance Riviera Maya, MEXICO, 2014-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Golf enthusiasts will flock to the stunning Rosewood Mayakoba, home to the only Jim McLean Golf School in Mexico, May 21 – 24, 2014, to receive personalized sessions from the legendary pro himself during an exclusive,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baku to mark the International Women’s Day on March 8 with special offerings

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Baku, Azerbaijan, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baku is once again marking International Women’s Day on March 8 with special offerings from its restaurants and lounge. Zafferano Restaurant will offer a little corner of Italy with a prix fixe three-course menu with a glass of prosecco and dessert with tea or coffee included for AZN 80.00 per… Read the full press release

Thai food lovers: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai’s Chef Anchalee Luadkham to visit Four Seasons Hotel Amman March 13 – March 22, 2014

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Amman, Jordan, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman welcomes Chef Anchalee Luadkham of Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai who will be visiting Amman from March 13 – March 22, 2014 to introduce Hotel guests and diners to the unique flavours of her home-made Northern Thai recipes, along with Asia’s resident Thai Chefs Nakorn Bududon and Teerpat Kaewphirom. Khalid Bseiso, food… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa: Taylor “TK” Knox to defend his title at the fourth annual Surfing Champions Trophy 2014

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Maldives, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The countdown to the world’s most luxurious surfing competition has begun! Taylor “TK” Knox has confirmed he’ll be heading back to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa to defend his title at the fourth annual Surfing Champions Trophy 2014.  A unique event on the surfing calendar, the invitation-only contest sees six ex-World Champions… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive to exhibit at Abu Dhabi Air Expo from 25 to 27 February at the Al Bateen Executive Airport

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Bombardier Global 5000 On Static Display At Al Bateen Executive Airport Doha, QATAR, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Executive, the business jet charter division of award-winning Qatar Airways, will be exhibiting at Abu Dhabi Air Expo, which is set to take place from 25 to 27 February at the Al Bateen Executive Airport. Demonstrating its commitment to… Read the full press release

Radisson Red and Quorvus Collection, two new global hotel brands in the family of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

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“Lifestyle Select” Radisson Red brand provides a look at the shape of hotels to come while Quorvus Collection celebrates expertly curated luxury MINNEAPOLIS / BRUSSELS, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced at the Radisson® and Radisson Blu® Americas annual business conference, the company… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group and Italian fashion house Missoni terminate licence agreement for Hotel Missoni

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BRUSSELS, Belgium / MILAN, Italy, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group and the Italian fashion house Missoni have mutually agreed to terminate the worldwide Master Licence Agreement for the development and operation of the brand Hotel Missoni, effective 31st December 2013. The existing properties Hotel Missoni Edinburgh and Hotel Missoni Kuwait will cease to operate… Read the full press release

New Zealand’s award-winning Huka Lodge to celebrate its 90th birthday

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Taupo, New Zealand, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — New Zealand’s award-winning Huka Lodge is set to celebrate its 90th birthday in style with a selection of inspirational and intimate events planned for 2014. The luxury lodge – located in the North Island region of Taupo – will celebrate achieving this momentous milestone with a selection of some of… Read the full press release

The Hay-Adams Author Series to welcome British historian Simon Schama on Thursday, March 27, 2014

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Thursday, March 27, 2014, The Hay-Adams Author Series will welcome Simon Schama, CBE, Columbia University professor, British historian, award-winning author and documentarian, while dining with guests at The Top of the Hay, the Hotel’s elegant rooftop spaces overlooking the White House. Early in his career, Schama was a Fellow at… Read the full press release

Julien Surget joins The Hay-Adams as Director of Food & Beverage

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hay-Adams, one of the world’s leading luxury hotels, is pleased to announce that Julien Surget has joined the team as Director of Food & Beverage. In this role, the international hospitality professional will oversee the daily operations of the hotel’s food and beverage division, as well as participate in the… Read the full press release

The Hay-Adams recognized as one of the 2014 Best Hotels in the USA by U.S. News & World Report

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hay-Adams, one of the world’s leading luxury hotels, is pleased to announce that it has received recognition as one of the 2014 Best Hotels in the USA by U.S. News & World Report. The 2014 Best Hotels list recognizes and ranks hotels based on an unbiased methodology that includes the… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC announces board changes

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Denham, UK, 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (“IHG”) today announces that Mr David Kappler will retire from the Board and his role as an independent Non-Executive Director of IHG on 31 May 2014. David was appointed to IHG’s Board on 21 June 2004. David will step down as Chairman of the Audit Committee with… Read the full press release

Woodridge affiliates and Oaktree Capital Management funds acquired InterContinental San Francisco Mark Hopkins for $120m

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San Francisco, 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces the sale of the 383 room InterContinental San Francisco Mark Hopkins¹ (the “Hotel”) to a joint venture between affiliates of Woodridge Capital Partners (“Woodridge”) and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. (“Oaktree”) for $120m gross cash proceeds. IHG will continue… Read the full press release

TOP INTERNATIONAL releases sneak previews of its stand at world´s largest tourism fair ITB 2014

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Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — As usual in hall 9, stand 110 TOP INTERNATIONAL will be exhibiting on the world´s largest tourism fair. This time with a new look and feel. Following a few sneak previews what we have planned. We are looking forward meeting many of you and a successful ITB 2014. Your TOP INTERNATIONAL… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires welcomes the return of Tulio Hochkoeppler as the new General Manager of the Hotel

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Four Seasons veteran returns to hotel, succeeding Rebeca Selley-Morales Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires will welcome the return of Tulio Hochkoeppler as the new General Manager of the Hotel beginning in March 2014.  The 19-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is no stranger to the region: he was the Hotel’s Director of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita launched new line of food and beverage products from 100% local ingredients

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Mauritius resort prepares all food and beverage products on site using the freshest local ingredients Mauritius, 2014-2-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has launched a new line of food and beverage products, where all items are produced from 100% local ingredients and are sourced from within 50 miles (80 kilometres) of the Mauritius… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence won the reader’s choice rating of 92.3 percent in the Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List

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Cairo, Egypt, 2014-2-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence received the reader’s choice rating of 92.3 percent in the Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List, ranking it the highest hotel in Egypt. “Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence is extremely proud to be awarded top place in the 2014 Gold List as the best… Read the full press release

TravelClick North American Distribution Review Q1-2014: Online Channels Continue to Lead Bookings in 2014

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NEW YORK, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the fourth quarter (Q4) 2013, online channels which include Online Travel Agents (OTAs), hotel websites (Brand.com) and global distribution systems (GDS) used by travel agents continued to experience year-over-year growth in hotel room nights booked, according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; First Quarter 2014)…. Read the full press release

Maldives: Anantara Kihavah Villas unveils surreal underwater wedding package

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Maldives, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couples dreaming of a fantasy wedding in a truly unique kind of paradise can descend into the Indian Ocean’s dazzling depths for a surreal underwater ceremony at Anantara Kihavah Villas in the breathtaking Maldives, as part of the resort’s Dive Wedding package. In this adventurous ceremony, couples are surrounded by mesmerising marine… Read the full press release

IHG signed 20-year management agreement with Al Khorayef & Sons Co for Staybridge Suites hotel in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a 20-year management agreement with Al Khorayef & Sons Co for a 189-key Staybridge Suites hotel in Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This will be the first Staybridge Suites property in Al Khobar and the third to be announced in Saudi Arabia. Al Khorayef… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence named multiple winner in the 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards

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Cairo, Egypt, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence has been named as a multiple winner in the Top Luxury Hotels in Egypt and Top Hotels in Egypt categories  in the 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards, coming in sixth and seventh respectively in the lists of Top 25 Hotels. In the 12th year of the awards, the world’s most… Read the full press release

Seafood: Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta announced Wednesday Night Seafood Galore at Seasons Café

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Jakarta, Indonesia, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta presents Wednesday Night Seafood Galore, offering a selection of exquisite fresh seafood accompanied by free flow of draught Bintang beer at Seasons Café. Executive Sous Chef Tommy Zhu and team have prepared fresh fish, crab, clam, blue mussel, prawn and oyster complemented with selections of tasty Thai chili sauce, wasabi mayo, vinaigrette… Read the full press release

Raffles Praslin Seychelles created special romance package for Valentine’s Day to celebrate its third anniversary

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 A luxury romantic journey in paradise Third Anniversary offer from EUR 3,333 for 3 nights plus one complimentary night Seychelles, 2014-2-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate its third anniversary since opening, Raffles Praslin, Seychelles has created a very special romance package for couples visiting the luxurious beach resort in February 2014. Guests can celebrate their anniversary, join… Read the full press release

Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel opens its doors for the 2014 season

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Jersey, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Thursday 6th February, marks the start of the 2014 season for Jersey’s Atlantic Hotel www.theatlantichotel.com as the luxury establishment opens its doors once again to visitors after its annual winter maintenance closure. Now, thanks to an ongoing programme of investment, guests can enjoy a variety of new and upgraded facilities including the latest… Read the full press release

Outrigger property in Phuket listed in the top ten family hotels in Thailand in TripAdvisor 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards

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Phuket, Thailand, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — fter only nine months open, the newest Outrigger property in Phuket has entered the top ten hotels for families in Thailand in the TripAdvisor 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The resort has been hailed by online reviewers on TripAdvisor as the 8th best Hotel for Families in Thailand. The accolade was part… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton opens the Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo in central London

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London, UK / McLean, VA, US, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton by Hilton welcomes a landmark addition to its portfolio with the opening of the Hampton by Hilton London Waterloo. It is the brand’s first hotel in central London and follows the recent launch of Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport North Terminal, joining Hilton Worldwide’s global brand of over… Read the full press release