Category Archives: Luxury

The Atlantic Hotel owner Patrick Burke to attend the ‘by invitation only’ International Luxury Travel Market, 2-5 December 2013

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Jersey, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Patrick Burke, owner and managing director of The Atlantic Hotel, has once again been invited to take part in the annual International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) from 2nd to 5th December 2013. This top trade show opens today at the Palais des Congres in Cannes and is the world’s leading ‘by invitation… Read the full press release

Retreat & Spa Maldives unveils its BRING THE BRIGHT New Year Eve exclusive program

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Maldives, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Retreat & Spa Maldives unveils its BRING THE BRIGHT New Year Eve exclusive program. All guests at the retreat are invited to join ‘the yacht night’ – the ultimate way to celebrate the arrival of 2014. Resident DJ, Xeum, will open the night festivities at LIVING ROOM by setting the scene for… Read the full press release

Christmas tree lighting evening on December 6th at Raffles Dubai

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Raffles Dubai celebrates this festive season in true tradition and style with an array of seasonal delicacies, events and spa offerings. Raffles Dubai invites you on December 6th to our Christmas tree lighting, an enchanting evening that promises a fun filled and magical experience for all. Savour an array of delicacies… Read the full press release

The Steak House at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta won 3 awards at the 1st Indonesian Wine List of the Year Award 2013

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Jakarta, Indonesia, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steak House at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has been awarded as the winner of the 1st Indonesian Wine List of the Year Award 2013. On the same occasion, The Steak House also won the awards for Best Wine List Jakarta and Best Restaurant Wine List. The judging panel of Indonesian Wine List of The Year Awards 2013 was… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul’s Aqua Restaurant at the Bosphorus to host wines of famous Tuscan winery Cecchi December 2 and 8, 2013

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Executive Chef Sebastiano Spriveri prepares a special dinner menu with Tuscan recipes and Tuscan wine for guests of Aqua between December 2 and 8, 2013 Istanbul, Turkey, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aqua Restaurant, inspired by the beautiful Bosphorus, hosts wines of famous Tuscan winery Cecchi between December 2 and 8. 2013. Executive Chef Sebastiano Spriveri will prepare a special dinner menu… Read the full press release

Cuckoo’s Nest bar and restaurant in Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel Gothenburg, Sweden wins “Best Bar Design”

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Gothenburg, Sweden, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The “genius” designed bar and restaurant Cuckoo’s Nest is part of the recently opened Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel – Gothenburg, Sweden.  The interior design has been inspired by the feature film “A Beautiful Mind”.  According to designer, Erik Nissen Johansen, the design is on the border between genius and madness. This… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises’ Silver Wind completed comprehensive refurbishment during two-week dry dock in Palermo, Italy

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Monte Carlo, Monaco, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silversea Cruises’ Silver Wind has just completed a comprehensive refurbishment during a two-week dry dock in Palermo, Italy this month. Major enhancements include a complete makeover for the ship’s speciality restaurant Le Champagne, the only Relais & Châteaux restaurant at sea. This popular dining venue has been entirely transformed with an upgraded… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opens 196-room Holiday Inn Express® Panama Distrito Financiero hotel in Panama City, Panama

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Hotel situated in the heart of the city’s financial district; close to Tocumen International Airport Miami, FL, United States, 2013-11-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the newest addition to its Latin America portfolio with the opening of the 196-room Holiday Inn Express® Panama Distrito Financiero hotel located in Panama City, Panama. The new-build hotel is a… Read the full press release

IHG signed 15 year management agreement with Al Andalus Property for Staybridge Suites hotel in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a 15 year management agreement with Al Andalus Property for a Staybridge Suites hotel in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Staybridge Suites Al Andalus Mall is due to be the first Staybridge Suites property to open in Saudi Arabia.  The announcement follows closely… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International continúa su expansión en el Caribe y anuncia la próxima apertura de Meliá Jamaica

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El Gobierno jamaicano confía a Meliá Hotels International la gestión de un emblemático resort situado en Montego Bay El presidente de la hotelera, Gabriel Escarrer, concluye así su gira caribeña, tras firmar también la incorporación de su primer hotel en Bahamas Palma de Mallorca. España, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International prosigue su alto ritmo de… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney unveiled new exclusive Full Harbour View Junior Suites

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Sydney, Australia, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The spectacular sight of the soaring white sails of the Sydney Opera House and the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge will greet guests staying in the new Full Harbour View Junior Suites at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. In addition to spectacular harbour views, the suite comes with exclusive privileges including complimentary Executive Club access… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa announced “grown-up” experiences in child-friendly sizes offering

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Swimming with sharks, learning to surf, caring for baby turtles, indulging in spa treatments and building coral reefs: Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa specializes in offering “grown-up” experiences in child-friendly sizes Kuda Huraa, Maldives, 2013-11-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Known affectionately as “KH,” Kuda Huraa may as well stand for “Kids Haven” for the quality and extent of… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Resort Trysil named Norway’s Best Ski Resort by World Ski Awards

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Kitzbühel, Austria, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newly established “World Ski Awards”, which focuses on the world’s best ski resorts, has awarded Radisson Blu Resort Trysil “Norway’s Best Ski Resort”. This is the first time the “World Ski Awards” has held an award ceremony which took place at the fashionable ski resort Kitzbühel in Austria. The award… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor’s global loyalty program Club Carlson won Loyalty Campaign of the Year at 2013 Mega Awards

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Vancouver, Canada, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor’s global loyalty program, Club Carlson, has just scooped the Loyalty Campaign of the Year at the 2013 Mega Awards, one of the hospitality industry’s highest accolades! Mega Awards reward genuine innovation in the airline & travel business, recognizing best loyalty, ancillary revenue and social media activity. Now in its… Read the full press release

Celebrate the holidays with Chef Marco Fossati and Quattro’s culinary team at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

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Chef Marco Fossati invokes the magic of the season with festive fare Palo Alto, CA, U.S.A., 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto invites everyone to celebrate the holidays with Chef Marco Fossati and Quattro’s culinary team. The perfect setting for holiday festivities – whether it’s a special dinner for two or a family… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston launched #BeDazzledBoston Instagram Contest

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Participants enjoy the chance to win a dazzling holiday gift: a stunning bauble from Pageo Jewelers Boston, MA, United States, 2013-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Boston is dazzling all times of year, but especially during the festive season.  Introducing the #BeDazzledBoston Instagram Contest at Four Seasons Hotel Boston, which encourages Instagram users to share images of Boston in bright lights. … Read the full press release

Exceptional private luxury retreat opens on 20 December 2013 – Velaa Private Island, Maldives

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Maldives, 2013-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located north from Malé, within the constellation of islands that form the Noonu Atoll, Velaa Private Island opens 20 December 2013, bringing new meaning to “private moments” in the Maldives. Velaa Private Island is the realization of founders Radka and Jiri Smejc’s quest to establish an exceptional private luxury retreat with service… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts & Cambodia property developer Vattanac to open Rosewood Phnom Penh in 2015

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Cambodia-based property developer Vattanac Properties to manage Rosewood Phnom Penh, scheduled to open in 2015. This latest signing is Rosewood’s seventh management agreement in Asia. Rosewood Phnom Penh will join the upcoming network of Rosewood ultra-luxury hotels in the region that will also… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways appointed David Edwards as Executive VP to lead the growing business of its corporate jet arm Qatar Executive

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Roberto Hlaca Joins as Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Strategy Captain Peter Resting Appointed Vice President, Flight Operations DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has appointed David Edwards as Executive Vice President to lead the growing business of its corporate jet arm, Qatar Executive. Announcing the appointment during the Dubai Air Show, Qatar Airways Chief… Read the full press release

Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association honors Wyndham Vacation Rentals®’s associate Francisco “Paco” Holguin for delivering superior guest service

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Head of Housekeeping at Montaneros in Vail Named Best Housekeeping Supervisor by the Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association Vail, CO, United States, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that associate Francisco “Paco” Holguin was selected to receive… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group to open 187-room Holiday Inn® hotel in Bucaramanga, Colombia

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IHG’s portfolio reaches nine properties in Colombia with addition of first Holiday Inn hotel for Bucaramanga Miami, FL, United States, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], today announced the opening of the 187-room Holiday Inn®hotel in the northeastern city of Bucaramanga, Colombia.  Bucaramanga’s first Holiday Inn® hotel  brings IHG’s hotel portfolio for Colombia to nine… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group holds educational event for investors and analysts in London

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London, UK, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)]  will today hold an educational event for investors and analysts in London, with presentations and live webcast starting at 2pm GMT. This event will provide further detail on IHG’s strategy to deliver high quality growth. The company released its third quarter interim management statement… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International y Baha Mar anuncian en Bahamas el hotel Meliá at Baha Mar, primer resort todo incluido del multimillonario complejo de Nassau

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Como gestor de este hotel, Meliá entra por la puerta grande en el Caribe anglo-parlante y continúa posicionándose en los mejores destinos vacacionales del mundo El proyecto Baha Mar, con una inversión de 3.500 millones de dólares, llevará a una nueva dimensión la oferta hotelera y de ocio del paradisíaco destino Palma de Mallorca. España, 2013-11-19… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru unveils new über luxe hideaway residence

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Resort unveils new über luxe hideaway residence: a three-bedroom, two-storey Estate featuring private 80-metre (260 foot) beach, two pools, Stargazing Lounge, vast al fresco living space and 24-hour assistance from caring, dedicated staff Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Republic of Maldives, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on the southeasterly edge of the island, away from the hub of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Prague and luxury brands Bvlgari, Brioni, Laurent-Perrier, and Tatiana Kovaříková hosted charity dinner for Pink Bubble Foundation

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Prague, Czech Republic, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague hosted the charity dinner BUBLINKY for Pink Bubble Foundation on October 23, 2013 at its restaurant CottoCrudo. A number of well-known brands – Italian jewelry designer Bvlgari, Brioni fashion house, Laurent-Perrier luxury Champagne, and Czech fashion designer Tatiana Kovaříková supported this special event. The joint efforts of all of the partners raised CZK 172,000 to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa to offer authentic, customized Chinese cuisine on request

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Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Republic of Maldives, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chinese guests seeking a taste of home are in some of the best hands in the Maldives at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, thanks to Singaporean Executive Chef Simon Song. Since joining the Resort in 2012, Chef Song has elevated Kuda Huraa’s Asian culinary offerings to… Read the full press release

Vincent Hoogewijs appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok

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Hospitality veteran to have regional responsibilities for Four Seasons Hotels Thailand Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok announces the appointment of Vincent Hoogewijs as Regional Vice President and General Manager, with regional responsibilities for the additional three Four Seasons properties in Thailand – Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, and Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. No stranger to Thailand, Hoogewijs’ first… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas brings Four Seasons food, service and ambiance to iconic Las Vegas venues

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Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays are synonymous with entertaining and no one knows entertaining better than experiencedFour Seasons catering experts and talented culinary team members. Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas offers more than 28,000 square feet (2,600 square metres) of elegant function space in a luxurious, non-gaming setting. But the Hotel can also bring Four… Read the full press release

Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects to unveil his latest design creation, Cheval Blanc Randheli in Maldives

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Maldives, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrated designer Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects is about to unveil his latest design creation, Cheval Blanc Randheli, one of the most anticipated new hotel openings ever to grace the Maldives. The property will be Jean-Michel’s second property in the Maldives, it will also be the second Cheval Blanc Maison in the… Read the full press release

Grand Jersey to present final instalment of ‘Four Seasons of Elegant Dining’ at National Trust for Jersey’s Georgian town house on 19th November 2013

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Jersey, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Grand Jersey and Dunell’s Premier Wines will present the fourth and final instalment of ‘Four Seasons of Elegant Dining’ at the National Trust for Jersey’s Georgian town house, 16 New Street, on 19th November 2013. The exclusive series has offered diners the opportunity to enjoy a three course meal courtesy of Tassili… Read the full press release