Qatar, Doha, 2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) took part in ILTM, the International Luxury Travel Market held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France, from the 3rd to the 6th of December 2012. Hosted by the QTA, the Qatar Pavilion was located on stand G190 and featured a large… Read the full press release
2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Olivier Harnisch (45) as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. Harnisch will succeed Wolfgang M. Neumann who is taking over from Kurt Ritter as the company’s new President & CEO. Harnisch currently serves as Vice President, Northern and Central Europe at Hilton… Read the full press release
2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last week, a team of six staff from the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel joined Conrad Evans and Don Jones of Jersey Trees for Life and took to the St. Saviour / Grouville border to begin their task of planting trees and small hedging whips. The tree planting was the first action in… Read the full press release
TORONTO, 2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Porter Escapes launched online today, offering a one-stop shop for flight and hotel packages to Porter Airlines destinations. Created to sell unique vacation packages paired exclusively with Porter Airlines flights, travellers can enjoy a wide variety of flight and hotel combinations, all carefully curated to provide a premium travel experience for… Read the full press release
ATLANTA – 2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of its newest hotel, the dual branded Hilton Garden Inn® and Homewood Suites by HiltonTM in Midtown Atlanta. Located at 97 10th Street, the 12 story hotel boasts 136 Hilton Garden Inn rooms and suites, and 92 Homewood studio and one bedroom suites. The hotel is owned… Read the full press release
2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Joining the executive committee led by Marc Brugger, Managing Director of Rosewood Beijing, David Campbell has been appointed Director of Sales & Marketing to drive the pre- and post-opening momentum of the first China property of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, opening Summer 2013. Mr. Campbell has worked in Asia for more… Read the full press release
2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vivanta by Taj – Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the opening of Vivanta by Taj – Madikeri, Coorg. Adding to the rapidly expanding Vivanta portfolio, this hotel is the 25th property to open since the brand was launched in 2010. Situated at an altitude of 4000 ft. within 180 acres of subtropical… Read the full press release
ATLANTA – 2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, is honored to announce that the Holiday Inn brand ranked “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Scale Full Service Hotel Chains” in the J.D. Power and Associates’ annual North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM for… Read the full press release
First Hilton Worldwide Managed Hotel in Peru Welcomes Guests with Special Introductory Offer LIMA, Peru and MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced the opening of the new-build 207-room Hilton Lima Miraflores – the company’s first managed hotel in Peru and its flagship brand’s first Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel in the country…. Read the full press release
• The new hotel will open in 2014 and will be housed within the fully renovated Hotel Suecia, keeping the name of the old hotel and retaining all the charm of the Madrid of the Austrians • The company had recently announced the launch of the brand in Spain with the opening of two other… Read the full press release
New Technologies to Make the Job Search Easier 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International is making it easier for job seekers to find employment at its thousands of hotels and businesses worldwide. Today, Marriott launched the new “Marriott, Where I Belong” campaign. The campaign features real associates and highlights what it feels like to work for… Read the full press release
Guest Room Renovation Expected to Be Completed by January 5, 2013 LOS ANGELES – 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — “The renovation will add the sophisticated yet warm, relaxing touches that are so important to our travelers,” said Grant Coonley, general manager, Hilton Los Angeles Airport. The redesign of all guest rooms feature stylish touches such as new,… Read the full press release
2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Company cites strong local economies, growing middle class and an uptick in travel to and from the region as reasons for increased interest. Recognizing the increasing importance of the Caribbean and Latin America as a destination and source market for its portfolio of hotels, Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) has named company veteran Craig… Read the full press release
Back by popular demand, Coworth Park Kitchen Masterclasses offer a variety of seasonal cookery lessons available throughout the year. 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection’s country house hotel and spa in Berkshire, is welcoming back food aficionados to explore their passion for food and cooking in 2013 with the hotel’s range of Kitchen Masterclasses…. Read the full press release
Festive menus in One-Ninety and The Bar and Alfresco also impart the season’s traditions Singapore – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steeped in symbolism in keeping with the traditions of the lunar new year, reunion feasts and prosperity goodies created by Jiang-Nan Chun Chef Alan Chan and his team await families ushering in the Year of the Snake starting January… Read the full press release
Hilton Austin & The Gingerbread House Project AUSTIN, Texas – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Austin believes there is no better way to spread holiday cheer than by bringing a special holiday event to the patients at Dell Children’s Medical Center. As part of the annual event, the pastry team will create 20 special gingerbread houses… Read the full press release
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Pattaya today marked its second birthday anniversary by donating THB 66,930 to Human Help Network Foundation Thailand in support of their efforts in assisting underprivileged children in Thailand. “In line with our commitment to be a dynamic hub for all travelers and give back to our local community,… Read the full press release
An Evening of Innovative & Interactive Cultural Experiences with Critically Acclaimed Artist Todd McLellan and DJ KISS. 2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International, and WIRED, hosted Collective ReMix on Thursday, December 13, at the WIRED Store in New York City. Marriott Hotels & Resorts and WIRED curated… Read the full press release
95-room property brings Hamptonality to Pennsylvania LIMERICK, Pa. – 2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 95-room Hampton Inn Limerick located at 430 Linfield Trappe Road. “Hampton combines quality, innovation,… Read the full press release
Hong Kong, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to offer a new romantic package, inviting guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the beautiful City of Lights. Guests may spoil their Valentine with a luxurious stay at Mandarin Oriental, Paris, beginning with a chilled bottle of Champagne and a bed adorned with rose petals upon… Read the full press release
A new service for loyalty program members 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — For its 10 million members, Le Club Accorhotels, the Accor Group’s loyalty program, is now available on FidMe and Passbook, two mobile cardholder applications that allow users to store all their loyalty cards on their mobile phones. FidMe, developed by Snapp, is available on all mobile operating… Read the full press release
DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul – Avcilar Becomes Upscale Brand’s Latest Istanbul Addition with Locations in the Historic Old Town, Moda on the Asian side, and now Avcilar. ISTANBUL – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of its fifth hotel in Turkey, in the Avcilar district of Istanbul. DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul… Read the full press release
Brand Maintains No. 1 Spot Through Continued Growth, Stability and Passion Among Owners MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), the international brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced its number one ranking on Entrepreneurmagazine’s annual Franchise 500® list for the third year in a… Read the full press release
Fairmont Bali Slated to Open 2016 Toronto,2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced a new development on the southern coast of Bali, Indonesia scheduled to open in 2016. Perched on a ‘bukit’, or bluff, on the spectacular Balinese coastline with a spectacular and unobstructed view of the Indian Ocean, Fairmont Bali will offer… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 7,260 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the opening of the 230-key Wyndham San José Herradura Hotel & Conference Center in San José, Costa Rica, the second Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts property to open in the country’s capital… Read the full press release
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jörg Schiffmann has been appointed new Vice President Operations Steigenberger Business Hotels at Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts. Since the middle of November, he has been in charge of the implementation of strategic measures to review performance and to secure and continue to develop operational standards in the 35 Business Hotels operated by Steigenberger… Read the full press release
Contract for five hotels with Arcadia Hotel Hotelbetriebs GmbH Stuttgart 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has signed a franchise agreement with Arcadia Hotelbetriebs GmbH Stuttgart to develop five hotels in Germany and Austria, continuing the growth of its Holiday Inn Express brand. The new agreement with… Read the full press release
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spanish hotel company Meliá Hotels International and the Greenland Group, one of the largest real estate group in China, have reached a strategic agreement today to join forces to pursue their growth internationally, inside and outside China, respectively. For Greenland Group, an immediate impact of the agreement will be… Read the full press release
Tokyo launch unites Hyatt’s boutique-style brand with world-renowned Japanese hospitality CHICAGO, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Mori Building Co., Ltd. announced today that their affiliates have signed an agreement to launch Andaz Tokyo, the first Andaz hotel in Japan. When it opens in the summer of 2014, Andaz Tokyo will join… Read the full press release
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the national trade association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, today released its 2013 schedule of industry events, which includes investment conferences, fundraisers, and industry tradeshows. These events provide forums for members to network with top executives, stay engaged on key issues… Read the full press release