Celebrate National Hot Cocoa Day at Four Seasons Hotel Denver

EDGE Bar celebrates National Hot Cocoa Day

Enjoy a complimentary hot cocoa at EDGE Restaurant & Bar in honour of this festive occasion Denver, U.S.A. – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — At EDGE Restaurant atFour Seasons Hotel Denver, hot cocoa is more than just chocolate and marshmallows. It’s taken to a whole new level with EDGE Bar’s “adult hot chocolates,” which include a dash of specialty liquor for added flavour…. Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide Signs Agreement with Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. for Hilton Hotels & Resorts Expansion Into the Philippines

Hilton Worldwide signed a management agreement with Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. to manage Hilton Manila in Newport City in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

MANILA, the Philippines and MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today signed a management agreement with Travellers International Hotel Group Inc. to manage Hilton Manila in Newport City in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. The agreement will bring the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel to Manila. Scheduled to open in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and #FNIchat Invite Everyone to Talk New Year’s Eve

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and #FNIchat Invite Everyone to Talk New Year’s Eve

Join the conversation via Twitter Chat with Foodies’ Night In (#FNIchat) on December 17, 2012 *Corporate – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, there’s no time like the present to start thinking about what to serve, what to pour and how to make the holiday meal as festive as can… Read the full press release

Hilton London Metropole Appoints Two Senior Sales Managers

Hilton London Metropole, one of the largest conference hotels in the UK and Europe, welcomes two new senior members to its sales team. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

LONDON – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Metropole, one of the largest conference hotels in the UK and Europe, welcomes two new senior members to its sales team. The appointments of Jackie Boughton, director of sales, and Paul Weild, MICE sales manager, strengthen further the hotel’s highly regarded conference, meeting and events team with both… Read the full press release

THE DORCHESTER UNVEILS FESTIVE GINGERBREAD REPLICA HOTEL

THE DORCHESTER UNVEILS FESTIVE GINGERBREAD REPLICA HOTEL

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Dorchester unveils Gingerbread Hotel and Sweet Emporium for children. The Dorchester has kicked off the festive season with the unveiling of a children’s Sweet Emporium and gingerbread replica of the hotel for Christmas, 1:100 the size of the actual building. A creation conceived by the hotel’s executive chef Henry Brosi and… Read the full press release

Le Meurice, FRESH ALMONDS ARE THE STAR OF THE 2013 GALETTE DES REINES !

FRESH ALMONDS ARE THE STAR OF THE 2013 GALETTE DES REINES !

More original and more delicious than ever, the now famous Galette des Reines returns to Le Meurice. 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — For 2013, the pastry brigade has imagined an authentic galette in Le Meurice’s signature colours, in the shape of a fresh almond as a reminder of the origins and true taste of this traditional cake…. Read the full press release

Hilton, El pavo de Navidad sabe mejor vestido de etiqueta

Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa ha decidido ofrecer la posibilidad de adquirir un pavo recién cocinado el día de Navidad para que sus vecinos puedan disfrutar de una comida o cena familiar gourmet sin complicaciones. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Hilton Vilamoura ofrecerá la posibilidad de adquirir un pavo recién cocinado para disfrutar en la comida o cena de Navidad en casa VILAMOURA, Portugal – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — En su empeño por ofrecer el mejor servicio tanto a sus huéspedes residentes como a los conciudadanos del Algarve, Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa… Read the full press release

Two major Mauritian Hotel Groups join Hospitality Plus client base and switch to SynXis Central Reservation System

2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hospitality Plus, resellers of Sabre Hospitality Solutions in South-East Africa and Indian Ocean islands, are happy to announce that two major Mauritian-based hotel groups, Sun Resorts and Attitude, have joined its client base and have gone live with SynXis, the leading Central Reservation System and Online Booking Engine developed by Sabre Hospitality… Read the full press release

Family Moments with Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

Family Moments with Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

Thinking about a long weekend with the kids? Put the fun back in holiday planning with the Family Moments package at Four Seasons London at Park Lane, England – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Right in the heart of Mayfair, across from Hyde Park and just moments away from all the exciting sights and sounds that London has to… Read the full press release

UNIQUE CHEF EXCHANGE PROGRAMME SPONSORED BY QATAR AIRWAYS BRINGS AUTHENTIC ARABIC AND POLISH FLAVOURS TO HYATT HOTELS IN DOHA AND WARSAW

Celebrating the launch of a new chef exchange programme between Qatar Airways and Grand Hyatt properties in Doha and Warsaw following the airline’s newly-started flights linking the two capital cities are from left: Chef Witold Drobny from the Hyatt Regency Warsaw; His Excellency Robert Rostek, Ambassador of Poland to the State of Qatar; Qatar Airways’ Vice President Commercial, Qatar Ehab Amin; and Grand Hyatt Doha General Manager, Garry Friend.

2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a true meeting of cultures, the Grand Hyatt Doha, Qatar and Hyatt Regency Warsaw, Poland have embarked on a unique exchange to celebrate Qatar Airways’ route launch between Doha and the Polish capital Warsaw. The two Hyatt properties, together with Qatar Airways, are organising a unique 10-day chef exchange programme to… Read the full press release

Herodion Hotel in Athens, Greece, joined the Warwick International Hotels’ Collection

2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Herodion Hotel is a superior hotel with a contemporary atmosphere. It integrates seamlessly with the historic environment, at the heart of Athens, which offers cultural unique sites. Its exceptional location close to the new Acropolis Museum in Athens residential area, surrounded by many galleries, cafes and restaurants is not the least of… Read the full press release

Paradisus Resorts Launch Mobile iPhone & Android Application

Revolutionary App Will Allow Users To Digitally Interact With Palma de Mallorca , 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Paradisus Resorts, the luxury all-inclusive hotel brand part of Meliá Hotels International’s premium portfolio, announced today the launch of its own cutting-edge mobile application, furthering guests comfort and ease from the moment they check-in through the remainder of their stay. … Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele Introduces Sustainable Menu at the Dining Room

Chef Junior Ulep adds the finishing touches to his dish.

Menu focuses on ocean/farm-to-table concept comprised of 100% Hawaiian ingredients Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Dining Room, the acclaimed restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele, introduces its new menu, which features rustic Hawaiian cuisine with a farm-to-table and ocean-to-table concept. The menu is comprised of 100 percent local and sustainable… Read the full press release

Hampton Hotels Treats Guests to Even Sweeter Stay

Hampton Hotels today announced the launch of an updated guest appreciation initiative that will add a uniquely delicious feature to each of its U.S. hotels within its nearly 1,900 property portfolio worldwide this fall, enhancing the guest experience and rewarding loyal Hampton guests and Hilton HHonors members. Credit: Hampton Hotels.

Enhanced guest appreciation initiative thanks frequent travelers and Hilton HHonors members for staying at Hampton hotels MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels today announced the launch of an updated guest appreciation initiative that will add a uniquely delicious feature to each of its U.S. hotels within its nearly 1,900 property portfolio worldwide this fall, enhancing… Read the full press release

Warwick International Hotels Finalizes Purchase of Paradise Island Harbour Resort, Nassau, Bahamas

2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warwick International Hotels is pleased to announce the acquisition of the 250-room Paradise Island Harbour Resort.  The transaction was completed Dec. 6, 2012. Warwick International Hotels will be undertaking a complete and extensive renovation of the resort, which is planned to begin in the latter part of 2013. With easy access from… Read the full press release

RCI Renews Affiliation Agreement for Six Petchey Leisure Properties

Kettering, Northampton, U.K. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Petchey Leisure’s six properties in Europe will continue to be a part of the RCI network of affiliated resorts through a new affiliation agreement between Leisure Dimensions Ltd and RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange. Petchey Leisure, one of Europe’s leading timeshare brands, was recently acquired by… Read the full press release

MELIA HOTELS INTERNATIONAL PROMOTES TONY CORTIZAS TO VP GLOBAL BRAND MARKETING

• FORMER VP OF MARKETING FOR MELIA HOTELS INTERNATIONAL’S PREMIUM PORTFOLIO, CORTIZAS’ NEW ROLE EXPANDS TO ALL BRANDS UNDER THE COMPANY’S UMBRELLA Palma de Mallorca , 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Melia Hotels International announces the promotion of Tony Cortizas to VP Global Brand Marketing effective immediately. Previously acting as the VP Brand Marketing – Premium Portfolio &… Read the full press release

Seventh Annual Georgetown Jingle Takes Place on December 16 at Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC

"The Shaker Abecedarious" by Sandi Hoffman Special Events

Businesses and families gather for holiday events benefiting pediatric programs at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Washington, DC, U.S.A. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The seventh-annual Georgetown Jingle will take place on December 16, 2012, at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. The family-friendly holiday extravaganza, hosted each year by Four Seasons and the design community, benefits Medstar Georgetown University… Read the full press release

HYATT ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION IN TRAINING PROGRAM TO PROMOTE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY IN CHINA

CHICAGO, 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced a sponsorship arrangement with The Paulson Institute, which is partnering with the China Association of Mayors to enhance urban sustainability practices and policies in China.  The collaboration signifies Hyatt’s commitment to furthering China’s sustainable urban growth and underscores Hyatt’s commitment to local contributions that tackle global… Read the full press release

Cherish the Holidays With A Wintery Feast At Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District invites guests to get in the holiday spirit, and enjoy a Christmas meal in 750 Restaurant & Bar. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

SAN FRANCISCO – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton San Francisco Financial District invites guests to get in the holiday spirit, and enjoy a Christmas meal in 750 Restaurant & Bar. Savory dishes include Slow Roasted Spice Rubbed Pork Loin with Cranberry Madera Jus, Herb Garlic Charbroiled Chicken, Garlic Rosemary Whipped Potatoes, and a Buche de Noel… Read the full press release

Welcome the Year of the Snake with Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Celebrate the season with the Chinese New Year package Chiang Mai, Thailand – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In Eastern mythology the Snake, the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac, is said to be the most enigmatic, intuitive, introspective, refined and collected of the animal signs. Why not welcome the new Year of the Snake with the three-night Chinese… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide’s Commitment to Diversity Shines in 2012

National Minority Supplier Development Council Names William F. Kornegay, Jr. to Board of Directors’ Executive Committee MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide announced today the appointment of William F. Kornegay, Jr., senior vice president, supply management, to the executive committee of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Board of Directors. In this… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces New Resort in Turkey’s Cesme Peninsula

Kathleen Taylor and Dilek Sabancı

Partnership marks first luxury resort of its kind in the Mediterranean and Aegean basin *Corporate – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The world is about to discover one of Turkey’s best kept secrets asFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces plans for a new resort property in Cesme, near Alaçati. The picturesque Aegean town, located on the coast of… Read the full press release

Hampton Hotels Activates 200 Team Members during Inaugural Global Week of Service

Hampton Hotels engaged more than 200 employee-volunteers from three countries in more than 800 hours of service during Hilton Worldwide's inaugural Global Week of Service, held November 11-18. Credit: Hampton Hotels

Hampton hotels from around the world give back through the new Hampton Helps program MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels engaged more than 200 employee-volunteers from three countries in more than 800 hours of service during Hilton Worldwide’s inaugural Global Week of Service, held November 11-18. Throughout the Global Week of Service, Hampton… Read the full press release

Marriott International Introduces Two New Brands to the Brazilian Hotel Market

Marriott International Introduces Two New Brands to the Brazilian Hotel Market

Bethesda, MD –2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) announced today plans to introduce two of its mid-market hotel brands, the Fairfield Inn and Courtyard by Marriott brands in Brazil. The company will open a new 165-room Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, and a 160-room Fairfield Inn by Marriott… Read the full press release

Brunch Natalizio Per Tutta La Famiglia all’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice

L’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, l’elegante hotel del Gruppo situato sull’isola della Giudecca a Venezia propone, all’interno del Ristorante Molino, un esclusivo brunch per festeggiare il Natale in un’atmosfera accogliente. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Un bellissimo brunch a buffet per tutti i gusti VENEZIA – 2012-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — L’Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, l’elegante hotel del Gruppo situato sull’isola della Giudecca a Venezia propone, all’interno del Ristorante Molino, un esclusivo brunch per festeggiare il Natale in un’atmosfera accogliente. Il menu, perfetto per adulti e bambini, prevede moltissimi piatti dell’eccellenza gastronomica… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Invites Food and Drink Aficionados to Taste New Epicurean Website

Heirloom apple and lobster carpaccio

Interactive site offers gourmands, amateur cooks and culinary voyeurs a new meeting place to share the love of all things delicious *Corporate – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Imagine an apple as it travels the globe; stopping first in Boston where it’s transformed into a Berkshire pork taco with honey crisp apples, then on to Riyadh where it matures into… Read the full press release

Manila Hotel Celebrates Centennial Anniversary

Manila Hotel celebrated its 100th anniversary in a grand festivity with an unforgettable gala reception on July 4, 2012.  2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Manila Hotel Grand Centennial Ball began with cocktails and entertainment with Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III gracing the event as the Guest-of-Honor. Manila Hotel Executive Vice President Enrique Y. Yap, Jr. welcomed… Read the full press release

Digital Dominance: Four Seasons Cements Digital Content Leadership with Award Winning Website and Social Media Programs

Digital Dominance: Four Seasons Cements Digital Content Leadership with Award Winning Website and Social Media Programs

Latest developments include epicurean website Taste and new luxury and lifestyle sites *Corporate – 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the list of awards and accolades for the re-imagined and redesigned fourseasons.com grows, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues to expand its digital universe with fresh content in the luxury lifestyle category, broader and deeper social media presence, and new synergies… Read the full press release

Loews Hollywood Hotel and the World’s Most Extravagant Candy Emporium Launch the Sweet! Suite Just in Time for the Holidays

Loews Hollywood Hotel and the World’s Most Extravagant Candy Emporium Launch the Sweet! Suite Just in Time for the Holidays

LOS ANGELES, 2012-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The sweetest dreams will come true this holiday season when families check-in to the handcrafted, candy-coated Sweet! Suite at the new Loews Hollywood Hotel. The world’s only Sweet! Suite was custom designed by the chocolate-making, lollipop-twirling candy-makers of Hollywood’s newest 30,000 square foot candy emporium, aptly named Sweet! Hollywood. A… Read the full press release