Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announces additional improvements to its golf program

A new Director of Golf, restaurant and course redesign provide for an enhanced experience on and off the course Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, US, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already revered as a top golf destination boasting two expert-designed courses in one of the most stunning locations in the world, Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announces additional improvements to its golf… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baku starts 2014 with Pizza & Pasta Nights at Zafferano Restaurant

Baku, Azerbaijan, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baku starts 2014 with new events and promotions, beginning with Pizza & Pasta Nights at Zafferano Restaurant. The Hotel’s signature all-day restaurant is named from the Italian word for “saffron,” the spice that grows abundantly in Azerbaijan. The Italian-themed menu highlights delicious specialties from Central Italy. Guests can enjoy… Read the full press release

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis received two honors from Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines

Nevis, West Indies, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nisbet Plantation Beach Club is beginning the New Year with two honors naming the intimate Nevis resort among the top resorts in the Caribbean and the world. In the Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List of the World’s Best Places to Stay, Nisbet Plantation received an overall score of 94.9, ranking… Read the full press release

Alistair Forrest appointed General Manager Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Nevis

Nevis, West Indies, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, the Caribbean’s only historic plantation inn on the beach, has appointed Alistair W.L. Forrest to General Manager. Forrest will oversee the daily operations, service excellence, staff training, sales and marketing efforts of the award-winning 36-room Nevis resort. Forrest brings to the position more than 35 years of experience… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson Hotels won prestigious Norwegian travel and tourism industry award

Brussels, Belgium, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The award is the most prestigious in the Norwegian travel and tourism industry. The Grand Travel Awards are based on votes given by hundreds within the travel industry’s travel agents and suppliers. “This award emphasizes  that  Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson is at the top in terms of both… Read the full press release

Rezidor hotels donated EUR 66,500 to the victims of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

Brussels, Belgium, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rezidor, a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, and its 350 operating hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa have donated EUR 60,000 to the victims of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. In Rezidor’s name and in honour of Carlson’s 75th anniversary, the Carlson Family Foundation added additional EUR… Read the full press release

Loews Don Cesar Hotel announced “We Dream in Pink” package to celebrate Valentine’s Day

St. Pete Beach, FL, US, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The color pink represents unconditional love and nurturing. It’s just natural that the seaside Loews Don Cesar Hotel, also known as the “Pink Palace”, is offering a memorable “We Dream in Pink” package to celebrate the  romance of Valentine’s Day that’s playful, relaxing and just a little flirtatious! The… Read the full press release

Welcome Lunar New Year with Dj Parvenu at W Retreat & Spa Maldives

Maldives, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives is the perfect gateway to experience Lunar New Year in style. The Retreat will be electrified to the tunes of DJ Parvenu, a duo composed of Damian Boylan and Jonathan Daltrey, winners of W Hotels & burn studio DJ Lab 2013. Jetting around the world and performing… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group signed Holiday Inn® Dabrowa Gornicza Katowice in Poland

Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies today announced the signing of Holiday Inn® Dabrowa Gornicza Katowice in Poland. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2015. The franchise agreement with Hotel Commercial Investment to open Holiday Inn Dabrowa Gornicza Katowice will be the first Holiday… Read the full press release

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts opened new hotel in the the Swiss Alps – InterContinental Davos

Davos, Switzerland, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental® Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, opened its eagerly awaited InterContinental® Davos hotel in December 2013. Perfectly positioned at the foot of the Flüela Pass, the hotel looks over the shores of Lake Davos, offering magnificent views of the Grison Alps and featuring stunning, contemporary design. The unique, oval… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International anuncia la apertura de dos nuevos hoteles en Zhengzhou, China

Con casi 1.000 habitaciones, los hoteles abrirán en 2015 y 2016 respectivamente, bajo las exitosas marcas “Innside by Meliá” y “Meliá Hotels & Resorts” Ambos acuerdos fortalecen los lazos entre Meliá y sus socios de expansión en China Palma de Mallorca. España, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International, la compañía hotelera española líder, con más de… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara will be featured in Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici wedding on January 26, 2014

Airing live on Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 8:00 to 10:00 pm ET on ABC Santa Barbara, CA, US, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara will be featured during the wedding special as former Bachelor Sean Lowe and fiancée Catherine Giudici celebrate their union with a spectacular live event.  This will mark… Read the full press release

Baltimore’s top wedding vendors gather for Charm City’s premier bridal event at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore on March 9, 2014

Baltimore’s top wedding vendors come together for Charm City’s premier bridal event, which includes a VIP Luncheon featuring renowned wedding experts Baltimore, MD, US, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is preparing to help couples create the wedding of their dreams in just onemarvelous afternoon on Sunday, March 9, 2014. The newly engaged will spend the day enjoying endless… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva unveils exclusive Swiss-Made retreat

Hong Kong, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ideal for those looking to enjoy today’s ultimate luxury and learn how to master a most precious asset: Time. Mandarin Oriental, Geneva offers an exclusive and unique retreat which combines a relaxing two night stay in a beautiful room facing the Rhône river with a tailor-made Time Management course and… Read the full press release

Istanbul’s largest hotel the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center opens

Offering world renowned Hilton service and traditional Turkish hospitality, Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center brings new scale to Istanbul’s visitor offering Istanbul, Turkey / McLean, VA, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, Istanbul’s largest hotel, today welcomes guests for the first time.  With 829 guest rooms and suites, as… Read the full press release

Children of military members recognized by TownePlace Suites by Marriott’s real giving™ program

Bethesda, MD, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of TownePlace Suites by Marriott’s real giving™ program, the extended-stay hotel brand is recognizing the children of military members for all that they sacrifice for their country. This past weekend, TownePlace Suites hosted a thank you event at Naval Support Activity Bethesda, home of Walter… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels reinvents how meetings are planned with the launch of Meetings Imagined

Bethesda, MD, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR), is launching Meetings Imagined, a first-of-its-kind concept that reinvents how meetings are planned, making them more visual, social, and purposeful. Featuring an online platform, MeetingsImagined.com provides expert tips, the latest meeting trends, and hundreds of inspirational images to spark creativity – all curated… Read the full press release

Agoda.com announced it compiled list of hotels in Milan, Italy perfect for winter holiday

Singapore, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has made a list of amazing hotels in Milan, Italy, that are perfect for a winter holiday in a city known throughout the world as a hub of global fashion and Italian culture. Among Italy’s many great cities, Milan… Read the full press release

Marriott International to report fourth quarter 2013 earnings results on February 19, 2014

Bethesda, MD, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) will report fourth quarter 2013 earnings results on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).  The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its fourth quarter 2013 earnings on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 10 a.m…. Read the full press release

TravelClick released its December 2013 North American Hospitality Review

New York City, NY, US, 2014-1-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — The North American hotel sector finished the last month of 2013 on a positive note, and all signs point to a prosperous 2014. Both group and transient segments (individual business and leisure travelers) ended 2013 showing year-over-year increases in occupancy and average daily rate (ADR), according to data… Read the full press release

Accorhotels.com now available in Arabic

Accor to reach a high growth market with a performing website, adapted to local specificities Paris, France, 2014-1-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accorhotels.com, the multi-brand reservation website for Accor hotels, continues its development and its adaptation towards high growth markets. Now available in Arabic, the website offers a choice of 31 geo-localized versions and 16 languages: English, French, German,… Read the full press release

Warwick International Hotels to launch last minute booking app Warwick Tonight

New York, US, 2014-1-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new last minute booking app from Warwick International Hotels, Warwick Tonight, is now available for download via the iTunes App Store and offers same-day deals in the hotel’s Collection for travelers and local customers with last-minute accommodation requirements. Warwick International Hotels is a Collection of over 50 highly individual… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila partners with Habitat for Humanity to provide shelter to families affected by Typhoon Haiyan

Manila, Philippines, 2014-1-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila partners with Habitat for Humanity in providing shelter to families affected by Typhoon Haiyan through the ‘Give a Gift of Home’ program. The hotel provides an avenue for the guests to support Habitat for Humanity’s cause by offering ways to donate.  Guests can round-off their bill upon check… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opens 290-room Crowne Plaza® Phoenix Airport hotel

Upscale hotel opens following $8 million renovation Atlanta, GA, US, 2014-1-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], today announced the 290-room Crowne Plaza® Phoenix Airport hotel as the newest addition to the portfolio of Phoenix hotels in the IHG family of brands. The 10-story property, a conversion from an independent hotel, has undergone a significant… Read the full press release

The historic HOTEL AM STEINPLATZ in Berlin opens following extensive restoration

Berlin, Germany, 2014-1-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — The historic HOTEL AM STEINPLATZ today celebrated its opening following an extensive restoration, representing the first Autograph Collection hotel to open in Germany. Originally designed by August Endell, architect of Berlin’s celebrated Hackesche Höfe complex, HOTEL AM STEINPLATZ has captivated passers-by since its completion. With its striking olive-green facade, arched windows reminiscent of… Read the full press release

Above & Beyond at Hotel ICON welcomes guests this Lunar New Year with variety of “lucky” dishes 23 January – 7 February 2014

Hong Kong, 2014-1-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — This Lunar New Year, Above & Beyond is offering a variety of “lucky” dishes available from 23rd January to 7th February 2014. From delectable braised oyster with black moss and conpoy to tasty snacks such as turnip pudding, this will be the perfect opportunity for family, friends and couples to spend some quality time together…. Read the full press release

Rolf Lippuner appointed Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

Lippuner has been with Four Seasons for more than 5 years and has 20 years of hospitality and business experience Washington, DC, US, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dirk Burghartz, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC announces the appointment of Rolf Lippuner as Hotel Manager.  Lippuner is promoted from his position as Director of Rooms at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, the city’s only… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Aqua Magic on the Red Sea Coast opened on 1 January 2014

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2014-1-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — For many a holiday dream will become reality as the Steigenberger Aqua Magic on the Red Sea Coast opened its doors on 1 January 2014. “The Steigenberger Aqua Magic is the ideal complement to our Al Dau Beach Resort in Hurghada”, commented Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of the Steigenberger Hotel… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok to introduce brand new dining concept in the Parichart Court – the Pop-Up Charcuterie Room

Open for just three months from January 20, 2014 for casual cold cuts and wine Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-1-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — From January 20, 2014, for just three months, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok will be introducing a brand new dining concept in the Parichart Court – the Pop-Up Charcuterie Room. Open six days a week from Monday to Saturday from 5:00… Read the full press release

Café Boulud and dbar at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto enter 2014 with all new menus

Toronto, Canada, 2014-1-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Café Boulud and dbar at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto are ringing in the new year with a selection of dining experiences available throughout the month of January 2014. From all new menus to wine specials, guests are encouraged to start 2014 on a delicious note. Just as Café Boulud introduces its new Winter… Read the full press release