JW Marriott Marquis Miami Offers Rare Preview of Upcoming Christie’s Sale Miami, FL – 2012-12-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of an ongoing partnership between JW Marriott hotels and Christie’s Auction House, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami will host “The Art of the Surreal,” a pop-up exhibition during Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 from December 5-7, 2012. … Read the full press release
Serengeti, Tanzania, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following a rebrand and an extensive upgrade, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania officially opened its doors today. The Serengeti National Park is considered by many as the best in Africa and is one of Tanzania’s most famous natural wonders. The Lodge is the first Four Seasons in Sub-Saharan Africa and marks the introduction… Read the full press release
New Signing Represents 19th Hilton Worldwide Property in Egypt DUBAI, U.A.E and MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide is set to further strengthen its presence in Egypt following the signing of a management agreement with Delta for Tourism & Hotels Company to introduce a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts property to the city… Read the full press release
NEW DELHI – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton New Delhi / Janakpuri today announced a Lahori Food Festival at Zune, the Indian specialty restaurant. From December 1 – 15, 2012, guests at the hotel, located adjacent to the Janakpuri West Metro station and 18 km from South Delhi and Connaught Place, will be able to relish… Read the full press release
2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its asset management strategy, Accor announces the sale of the Sofitel Paris La Défense under a sale and management-back agreement, for a total value of €22m (€144,000 per room). The hotel will continue to be operated by Accor under a long-term management agreement. The acquisition is carried out jointly by Amundi… Read the full press release
Singapore, 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Sentosa, A Beaufort Hotel has launched its $25,000 ”Fit for Royalties” Special to welcome the festive season from 1 to 31 December 2012. Arrive in style at the hotel in a stretch limousine that sits eight persons comfortably and be transported in a buggy to the private driveway of the Garden Villa… Read the full press release
@ Hilton Beijing, 1st December BEIJING – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The highly anticipated 18th Annual Hilton Beijing Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be taking place on Saturday December 1st, 2012. A three storey tall Christmas tree will fill the grand Hilton Beijing lobby with the festive warmth of the season. As our special guest, Miss… Read the full press release
Take a luxury break from just £879 per person 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK’s leading independent tour operator Premier Holidays has launched their new Prestige brochure. This luxury brochure focuses on Far East destinations as well as India, Indian Ocean, South Africa, Middle East, Australia and the USA. Packages start from only £879 per person… Read the full press release
The acclaimed resort makes an ideal Bermudian getaway during the festive season BERMUDA – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Tucker’s Point in Bermuda is ringing in the holiday season with exciting and innovative happenings at the resort. From a new restaurant concept at the Clubhouse and updates at The Point to special holiday packages, there is… Read the full press release
PHUKET, Thailand – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa has been awarded “Best Contribution to an Event by a Venue” by Marketing Events Awards 2012, held at a gala event on November 22, 2012 in Singapore. Marketing Events Awards 2012 honors the best of event marketing, management, and planning industry in Asia…. Read the full press release
Celebrate Christmas and New Year with Four Seasons México, D.F., Mexico – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Mexico DF has planned attractive events for the end of the year and to greet the New Year 2013. In the wonderful surroundings of the Hotel, in the courtyard where every Sunday Champagne Brunch takes place, a special Christmas Champagne… Read the full press release
8 March is an historical celebration of women and the part that they play in all of our lives whether it is in the role as friend, lover, mother, daughter or sister MALDIVES – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa today announced promotion for Women’s Day, an occasion to celebrate women… Read the full press release
Available exclusively for a limited time only Dublin, Ireland – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Banish the winter blues and escape to The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin for the unique and exclusive Tropical Dream Treatment, which incorporates the mysterious, sensual and surprising fragrance of champaca, a key ingredient and inspiration. Champaca, commonly known as tropical magnolia, is one… Read the full press release
PATTAYA, Thailand – 2012-12-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as general manager of Hilton Pattaya. In this role, he will oversee hotel operations and lead the team in delivering quality and exceptional guest experiences at this award-winning property. Dirk De Cuyper, regional general manager – Thailand, Hilton Worldwide, said,… Read the full press release
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Straits Trading Company Limited (STC) has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with members of the Far East Organisation (FEO) Group, setting the framework for a strategic alliance in the hospitality sector. Under the MOUs, STC entities, including its hospitality arm Rendezvous Hospitality Group (STC Group), will enter into agreements with… Read the full press release
ARLINGTON, Va., 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Timur Senturk as managing director of China’s tallest ultra-luxury hotel, the flagship J Hotel located at Shanghai Tower. Currently under construction in Shanghai’s central business district of Lujiazui, Pudong, the J Hotel Shanghai Tower is anticipated to open in the first quarter of… Read the full press release
2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises announced today that it has enhanced its relationship with Cruise Strategies Ltd to provide even more extensive promotional assistance, sales and marketing representation in Canada. Silversea, which has been represented by Cruise Strategies since 2007, has now forged an even closer relationship with the Cruise Strategies team to plan… Read the full press release
Destin, Fla – 2012-11-30 — /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), has entered into a agreement with the developers of the prestigious Destin Pointe, an island neighborhood, located on Holiday Isle in Destin, Fla. ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals… Read the full press release
Let the enthralling plum blossom perfume winter days Hangzhou at West Lake, China – 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — A city known for its gorgeous scenery and romantic atmosphere, Hangzhou was hailed by legendary explorer Marco Polo as a “City of Heaven” when he visited at the end of the 13th century. Hundreds of years later, its heavenly charm… Read the full press release
The Stedelijk Museum names Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht its preferred hotel AMSTERDAM, 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aedes Real Estate, Hyatt and Marcel Wanders announced today a donation to the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. The major financial gift by Aedes, Marcel Wanders, and a Hyatt affiliate is made on the occasion of the official opening of Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht,… Read the full press release
Lakeside Ice-Skating, A Swashbuckler’s Paradise and Santa Trades-Up to Segways and Surfboards CHEVY CHASE, Md. – 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. invites guests young – and young at heart — to establish fun new traditions with extraordinary seasonal offerings. Properties from the Atlantic Ocean across to the Pacific beckon families to discover unparalleled… Read the full press release
Traditional delicacies and seasonal specialties await Hangzhou at West Lake, China – 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Deck the halls with boughs of holly – Christmas is right around the corner! With holiday spirit in the air and lovely decorations everywhere, December is bound to be an exciting month. On Christmas Eve, stockings are hung and presents… Read the full press release
Detox Programme Introduced to Banish the Excesses of Celebrations at Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa MALDIVES – 2012-11-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christmas and New Year is renowned for certain excesses of food, drinks and parties. Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa has a fabulously addictive new purification programme on its spa menu. Banish… Read the full press release
Apprenticeship Schemes Offer Industry Training and Long-term Employment Opportunities for Young People London – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has launched the Marriott Culinary Apprenticeship Academy (MCAA), its first coordinated effort in the United Kingdom to train and offer young people a viable career in the culinary and hospitality industry. The MCAA is… Read the full press release
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — THE INN Hotel, Restaurant & Bar is very proud to have retained a GOLD award from Visit Britain for the fourth consecutive year. This award recognises outstanding levels of quality, service, customer care and food. THE INN is also delighted to be one of the first Restaurants in Jersey to have been… Read the full press release
Breckenridge, Colo. – 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kids Can Upgrade to Snowboards for $4 Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), is celebrating the start of the 2012-2013 ski season by offering free ski rentals for children 12 years and under staying… Read the full press release
Celebrate the Holidays with Gaylord 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2 million pounds of ice is the perfect holiday ingredient for ICE! at Gaylord Hotels. Join our newest family member this holiday season for ICE!, an indoor winter wonderland made up of DreamWorks Animation themed ice sculptures and thrilling two-story tall ice slides. All 4 Gaylord Hotels… Read the full press release
2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — A number of new activities and sales/marketing actions have been decided on for 2013. Ranging from trade fair participation, over to the new approach to mobile devices and upcoming partnerships are stated in this preliminary version. Included are the activities of our corparted partners like TOP City&CountryLine, wellnessfinder.com, Falkensteiner and VCH-Hotels Germany. The… Read the full press release
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – 2012-11-29 — /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 debut of its upscale Wyndham® Hotels and Resorts brand in Costa Rica with the opening of the 111-room, newly constructed Wyndham Garden San José Escazú. The hotel, owned by Rocca Portafolio… Read the full press release
Steigenberger Europäischer Hof, Baden-Baden, 2012-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brierly Gardens Investments Limited, Cyprus, owner of Steigenberger Hotels AG since 2009, has acquired the real estate of Steigenberger Europäischer Hof in Baden-Baden, the very first hotel operated by the company. This move ensures further management by Steigenberger of its original hotel, continuing a tradition of more than… Read the full press release