2013-08-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kuramathi Island Resort has finally revealed its brand new website today. Innovatively user-friendly and gregarious in design, the website reflects the Kuramathi brand and concept in every aspect. Site navigation through the webpages has been made easier, providing easy access to information with a single click of the button. Large images of… Read the full press release
Bethesda, MD, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Residence Inn by Marriott, the leader in the extended-stay lodging segment, continues to expand its presence in New York City with its latest addition, the Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Midtown East. Great location, excellent service…but there was still something missing: a name for its penthouse suite. Tens of thousands of Residence… Read the full press release
Pune, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — A renowned automobile and manufacturing hub in Pune, Chakan now, has its first International business hotel with the launch of Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan. The hotel will mark the opening of the 10th Courtyard by Marriott property in India, and the 4th Marriott property in Pune city. This premium, business… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 17 October, 2013, Marriott International celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first property in Germany, the Hamburg Marriott Hotel. To mark the occasion, Marriott is launching “Lend a Hand,” a fundraising campaign across 31 hotels in Germany, Austria and Switzerland to support disadvantaged youth in Europe. Over five weeks, from… Read the full press release
2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of gaining 21,000 “Likes” (and counting) on facebook, 21c Museum Hotels is thanking our fans with an opportunity to win a limited edition White Penguin sculpture by Italian artist collective Cracking Art Group. To enter, fans can visit 21c Museum Hotels’ facebook page and visit the ‘WIN ME” tab to complete the sweepstakes form. Daily… Read the full press release
London, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel in London is pleased to announce that this year, legendary British fashion accessories designer, Lulu Guinness, will be designing the hotel’s Christmas tree. Taking inspiration from her recent collections, Lulu will be decorating the Brown’s Christmas tree and adding her glamorous festive touches to various areas of… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Surrounded by numerous shopping malls, department stores, boutiques and market stalls in the heart of Causeway Bay, The Excelsior, Hong Kong has prepared an exciting getaway package that allows guests to enjoy enticing dining and exclusive shopping offers in celebration of this year National Day. The Excelsior, Hong Kong’s National Day package starts at… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Set sail with an indulgent Sail Away room package designed for discerning well-heeled travellers at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore.Experience pure comfort and sheer luxury with the Sail Away package, which includes luxurious accommodation, world-class dining and pampering spa treats, plus a leisurely cruising day on a private charter yacht along Singapore’s coastline.Priced… Read the full press release
Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Makkah Real Estate Company have signed an agreement to build the world’s largest Holiday Inn, the 1,238-room Holiday Inn Makkah, due to open in Saudi Arabia in 2016. This landmark agreement responds to the boom in religious tourism to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. … Read the full press release
Brisbane, Australia, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stamford Hotels and Resorts announce the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as General Manager at Stamford Plaza Brisbane. Philippe returns to Brisbane directly from his most recent position as General Manager at Hilton Pattaya, Thailand. Before then he worked with Hilton Worldwide around the globe including China, Japan, Australia and Europe working… Read the full press release
2013-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shoot, share and win this September with Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok and the #MyWGF World Gourmet Festival Instagram photo contest. From mouthwatering cuisine to chefs in action, Champagne glasses lined up at the Louis Roederer Lounge, or mixologists shaking up a storm at the Whisky Lounge, guests at this year’s World Gourmet Festival are encouraged to snap and… Read the full press release
2013-08-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — LATINA Style Magazine has ranked Marriott International #4 on its annual LATINA Style 50 Report. This annual survey serves as the most respected source of employment and career information for Hispanic women in the U.S. Companies responding to LATINA Style’s questionnaire are evaluated based on issues that LATINA Style readers identified as most important to them in the workplace such… Read the full press release
2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — It was only August, but the pastry team at Four Seasons Hotel Austin had an idea for its 2013 Gingerbread Village – a “wonderful, awful idea,” as Dr. Seuss would say. A beloved annual tradition since the 1980s, the Hotel’s Gingerbread Village in 2013 will be themed to the beloved Dr. Seuss classic, How the… Read the full press release
2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two new non-traditional event spaces in Four Seasons Hotel New York are now available for receptions, private dinners, weddings, and lunch and breakfast meetings. Fifty-Eight (the former L’Atelier space) accommodates up to 40 guests for a seated dinner and a maximum of 70 guests for a reception. The space designed by Pierre Yves Rochon is scarlet in… Read the full press release
2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading travel brands and organisations are set to go ‘head to head’ in what promises to be a thrilling World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony, to be hosted at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Antalya, Turkey on August 31st 2013. Hailed as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry”, World Travel Awards… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has today signed an agreement to manage a luxury hotel in Shenzhen, Southern China. Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, which is slated to open in 2017, will form part of the premier Shum Yip’s UpperHills mixed use project. This development will comprise office towers, a residential complex, significant retail… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong was named the Hotel of the Year by Virtuoso® in its Best of the Best Hotel Awards 2013. The iconic hotel was recognised for excellence out of Virtuoso’s extensive collection of more than 983 hotels, resorts, villas and private island-retreats in 100 countries. Now in its seventh… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wingate by Wyndham®, the hotel brand that offers travelers all the extras at no extra cost, is giving its fans the chance to win a red carpet experience and live out their music dreams at one of the music industry’s hottest awards shows thanks to its newly launched “All-Access Sweepstakes.”… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ever dreamt of life as a millionaire? Well now is your chance to become one – a Wyndham Rewards® points millionaire! Days Inn®, the economy hotel brand synonymous with value, this week launched a prize draw in partnership with the brand’s loyalty programme, Wyndham Rewards, offering the opportunity to win fantastic prizes including one… Read the full press release
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,410 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the addition of its first hotel in Uzbekistan, the newly opened, 120-room Ramada Tashkent. The five-star hotel is owned by Sunshine Turon International, Ltd., and marks another step forward in Wyndham… Read the full press release
2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new fashion season cocktail menu celebrates the four gifted designers who have been shortlisted for the 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize. The cocktail menu will be available at five Dorchester Collection hotels: The Dorchester, London; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Le Meurice, Paris; Le Richemond, Geneva and The Beverly Hills Hotel,… Read the full press release
CHICAGO, 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a wholly owned Hyatt subsidiary has closed a previously announced investment in Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V.(“Playa”), a company that has been formed to own, operate and develop all-inclusive resorts. This transaction allows Hyatt to increase its resort presence in Latin America and… Read the full press release
Highest degree of travel comfort through full flat seats in Business Class and through comfortable Economy Class seats State-of-the-art on-board entertainment-system in Economy and Business class 31% rise in passenger satisfaction 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of now all passengers on Austrian’s long-haul flights benefit from the advantages of its new cabin. These advantages include a… Read the full press release
Luxury hotels embrace local philanthropy projects during Community Connections Month 2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — This September, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will reach out and support local charitable organizations during the luxury hotel brand’s Community Connections Month. As part of Fairmont’s new Sustainability Partnership program and the brand’s ongoing commitment to proactively engage with its local communities, hotel colleagues in participating locations… Read the full press release
2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, announces the Radisson Blu Conference & Spa Hotel, Istanbul Tuzla: The property featuring 249 rooms is already under construction and scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q4 2013. It is Carlson Rezidor’s 7th hotel in Istanbul and further… Read the full press release
2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Indulge in your own island idyll in the Maldives with the Beach House Iruveli’s Castaway Escapes. Guests can now enjoy exclusive access to a secluded and uninhabited island for the day or an overnight trip. Newly launched, the Beach House Iruveli offers guests a selection of Morning, Sunset and Overnight Escapes to the… Read the full press release
Three New Initiatives Will Help Reduce Energy Consumption Across Europe Hotels. London, 2013-08-15— /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has launched a number of strategic energy saving initiatives in Europe to reduce carbon dioxide or C02 emissions versus annual targets by an additional 7 percent over the next three years. Forged in response to the company’s… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — With Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong celebrating its Golden Anniversary throughout 2013, the hotel offers the perfect location in which to celebrate Golden Week in October 2013. Guests can indulge in a host of promotions from the exclusive Golden Celebration accommodation package to a series of golden spa treatments, as part of the hotel’s… Read the full press release
Residence Inn Hosts First-Ever Kids Roundtable on Travel Bethesda, M.D., 2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — Residence Inn by Marriott reinforces its commitment to family travel enrichment by turning the spotlight on kids – the young generation of travelers who have strong opinions about their families’ vacation decisions. To uncover what children truly want from a hotel, and glean insights… Read the full press release
Chef to oversee famed kitchens of New York institution’s dining outlets NEW YORK, 2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — The Waldorf Astoria New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Schindler as the hotel’s chef de cuisine. Schindler brings more than 20 years of culinary experience in a variety of venues and kitchens to the Waldorf Astoria’s famed… Read the full press release