2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards is bringing back its popular MegaBonus promotion for the new year. Whether it’s a romantic city getaway, a family vacation or any of a million other reasons, members can earn up to three free nights for stays at Marriott International hotels worldwide. Members earn a free night for every two… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Luxury
Bentley’s Whiskey Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Introduces Live Music and Dancing
Popular new hot spot in the Azeri capital pulses with a new Latin beat three nights per week Baku, Azerbaijan – 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Open just a few months, Bentley’s Whiskey Bar at Four SeasonsHotel Baku has fast become one of the city’s most exclusive meeting places. Azeris and international guests mingle as they relax and enjoy the… Read the full news article
Blanche van Berckel to head the Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steigenberger will be represented in the Belgian capital of Brussels from 1 January 2013 in the form of the Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels to be managed by Blanche van Berckel in her new capacity of Director. The hotel will offer 269 rooms and enjoy an A1 location on Avenue Louise in the direct… Read the full news article
Bienvenidos: Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires Introduces Elena Restaurant and Pony Line Bar
Hotel’s USD 40 million renovation includes two fabulous new places to drink and dine in the heart of La Recoleta Buenos Aires, Argentina – 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Welcome to the Argentine capital’s newest hot spots for dining, drinking and socializing: Elena, a stunning two story courtyard restaurant; and Pony Line, a club-like bar inspired by… Read the full news article
Wyndham Vacation Rentals Continues Global Expansion; Acquires Three Vacation Rental Management Businesses
Parsippany, N.J. – 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — World’s largest professionally managed vacation rentals company increases U.S. beach inventory and expands U.K. cottage portfolio with additions to its global rental network Wyndham Vacation Rentals, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that it has completed three tuck-in acquisitions as part of its ongoing… Read the full news article
Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels opens its doors
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The New Year got off to a good start with the official opening of the Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels on 1 January 2013. The luxury hotel is housed behind an historic facade and forms part of the Wiltcher’s Complex in the elegant surroundings of Avenue Louise. It has 269 rooms including 40 suites and… Read the full news article
Naturally Langkawi, a New Two-Night Package Offering Authentic Immersion at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
Package includes mangrove safari and authentic Malay dinner Langkawi, Malaysia – 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Perfect for a weekend getaway, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi offers a new two-night package for a bite-sized discovery of Langkawi at its authentic, natural best. Naturally Langkawi combines luxurious Melaleuca Pavilion accommodation and daily breakfast for two with two unique Langkawian experiences: a thrilling naturalist-led Mangroves… Read the full news article
LUFTHANSA has the world’s Best First Class duvet and bedding comfort
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a year in which Skytrax staff have taken more than 5,500 flights assessing all cabin classes on over 130 airlines, the most comfortable airline bedding has been chosen in an informal poll of our audit staff. THE WINNER The First Class bedding on Lufthansa’s A380 is quite simply the very best!… Read the full news article
MIAT MONGOLIAN AIRLINES is awarded Skytrax 3-Star Airline certification
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Opening the first of the 2013 Airline Star Ranking changes, Skytrax have announced that MIAT MONGOLIAN AIRLINES has been awarded the 3-Star Airline certification. MIAT Mongolian Airlines was previously ranked as a 2-Star Airline, but the recent level of Product and Service improvements have enabled their Star Ranking to be awarded at a 3-Star… Read the full news article
Agoda.com releases list of Asia’s top ten hotel spas for a great start to 2013
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — .com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is celebrating the New Year with the chance to relax, renew and rejuvenate your body and mind with some of Asia’s best hotels for relaxation and spa treatments. The New Year is traditionally thought of as a time to… Read the full news article
The King Is In The Building At Hilton Birmingham Metropole!
European Elvis Championships to be Held at Hilton Birmingham Metropole BIRMINGHAM, England – 2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Birmingham Metropole is excited to announce that this year’s European Elvis Championships will be held at the hotel, welcoming Elvis tribute artist fans to take advantage of its excellent event facilities. The hotel’s General Manager, Patrick Stapleton, said,… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip Introduces Spa Director Alice Leung
Bringing inspiration to the wellness sanctuary of the Hotel with her lifelong passion in spa Macau, China – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alice Leung, the new Spa Director at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, is no stranger in the Macau market as she has been working in luxury international spas before she joined Four Seasons family, and moved her way up to… Read the full news article
Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International Calls on Leaders of Both Parties to Return to Negotiations to “Do No Harm.”
2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — “We’ve made good progress in 2012 in the hotel industry and in the general economy creating new jobs, re-building the real estate market and boosting consumer confidence. The last thing we need is another crisis of confidence in our political system and the economy like we experienced in August 2011. The fiscal… Read the full news article
AMAZING THAILAND INVITES BUYERS TO EXPERIENCE THAINESS AT SATTE 2013
New Delhi, 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the immense success of SATTE 2012, Amazing Thailand will once again showcase the best of Thailand during SATTE 2013 from 16-18 January 2013 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Amazing Thailand will occupy a bigger space at Booth No 1159, Hall No. 11. There will be a wide variety of… Read the full news article
ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA’S MAGIC NUMBER: 5
Five-year anniversary, 5000 fans and five-night giveaway: A lucky Facebook fan wins a trip to Mexico’s most luxurious resort RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya’s premier resort, is thrilled to announce nearing two milestones – their fifth anniversary of the hotel and earning 5,000 Facebook fans. As a “thank… Read the full news article
Ring in 2013 at Four Seasons Hotel Denver and Kick Off a Healthy New Year with a Fitness Center Membership
Celebrate the New Year with EDGE Restaurant & Bar’s Futuristic Ball and experience a membership to The Spa and Fitness Center Denver, U.S.A. – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Year after year, topping many lists of New Year’s Resolution is to lead a more physically fit and healthy lifestyle. While resolutions can be hard to keep, the… Read the full news article
Dusit Thani Manila Awards the Winners of the Christmas Tree Contest Year III
Makati, Philippines – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila, in partnership with Esquire Financing, Inc., awarded the cash prize of P200,000.00 to Divine Healer Academy, a school based in Cabid-an, Sorsogon, for winning the first place in this year’s Christmas Tree Contest Year III with a theme that focuses on children, the world’s hope for the… Read the full news article
Meliá Hotels International to open a new Innside by Meliá hotel in the center of Aachen (Germany)
The hotel will be the 15th Innside property in Germany Palma de Mallorca, 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International has announced today a new Innside by Meliá hotel in the city of Aachen, 80 kms southwest from Dusseldorf and Koln, close to the Belgium and Dutch borders. The hotel, located at the heart of the city,… Read the full news article
New French Press Causing Buzz at Four Seasons Hotel Austin
TRIO debuts high-quality coffee from local roaster Casa Brasi Austin, U.S.A. – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newest item to grace the menus in TRIO at Four Seasons Hotel Austin is causing quite the local buzz – literally. Thanks to a new partnership between the downtown Austin restaurant and local roaster Casa Brasil, coffee lovers can now get their caffeine fix… Read the full news article
The Spa At Mandarin Oriental, Boston Debuts ‘Gentleman Essentials’
Hong Kong, 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning 1 January, the award-winning Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston will introduce ‘Gentleman Essentials,’ a collection of treatments and programs specially designed to address the needs of men, using power-packed products from The Refinery by Aromatherapy Associates. “We are thrilled to expand our spa program to include this selection of highly-effective results-oriented… Read the full news article
Expedia: Last-Minute Mobile Hotel Bookings Spike on New Year’s Eve
Study of last-minute mobile booking behavior reveals that “revelry” and “romance” are most cited causes BELLEVUE, Wash., 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Having witnessed a spike in last-minute mobile hotel bookings during different national holidays, Expedia.com®, the world’s leading online travel agency, today released the results of a study of such behavior. Conducted online by Harris Interactive… Read the full news article
KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS ADDS THE HOTEL WILSHIRE TO LOS ANGELES PORTFOLIO
Joint Venture with OSM Investment Company Marks Kimpton’s Seventh Hotel of 2012; Brings the Boutique Hotel Company’s Count to Six in Southern California SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has announced it has purchased the 74-room Hotel Wilshire through a joint venture with OSM Investment Company. The LEED-certified boutique hotel in the Miracle… Read the full news article
KOREAN AIR RECEIVES DOUBLE ACCOLADE AT GRAND FINAL WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2012
World’s Most Innovative Airline and World’s Excellence In Service Award Seoul, Korea, 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air, last night 12 December, received the honour of being awarded two prestigious accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Ceremony 2012, held in New Delhi, India. The airline was named the World’s Most Innovative Airline and… Read the full news article
Rembrandt Hotel, in Bangkok, Thailand, introduced the new Senor Pico
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new Señor Pico was highlighted with an exquisite selection of Mexican treats such as Beef and chicken Tacos, fresh Guacamole, quesadillas, salsas, enchiladas, lobster burritos, churros, and much more. Señor Pico also debuts its new bar offering a selection of signature, classic and contemporary cocktails including Mojito, Piña Colada, Cosmopolitan, 50… Read the full news article
Royal Resorts Selects RCI To Welcome In A New Era
Parsippany, N.J. – 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI adds six magnificent properties from one of the biggest vacation ownership brands in Mexico to its network of affiliated resorts RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, announced today that it welcomed Royal Resorts® to its world’s largest… Read the full news article
Steigenberger Hotel Group, New strategic alignment of divisions
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has recently amended the executive management structure of its two brands by replacing the two strategic divisions of Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterCityHotel with three operative areas, Steigenberger Business Hotels, Steigenberger Resort Hotels und InterCityHotels, each to be managed by its own Vice President of Operations. Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Steigenberger… Read the full news article
IHG Announces First Hotel and Residences Development in Jakarta
SINGAPORE, 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, has announced the signing of InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah Hotel & Residences, in partnership with PT Pondok Indah Hotel, a subsidiary of public listed PT Metropolitan Kentjana Tbk. Scheduled to open in 2015, the… Read the full news article
New Generation family themed resort in Mallorca to be developed by Meliá and Katmandu Park® Joint Venture
Guests at the new Sol Katmandu Park & Resort will enjoy an integrated themed hotel and park experience, with all facilities seamlessly integrated into one unique resort experience The Joint Venture will generate capital gains to Meliá of 11m€ The 2nd phase of the Calviá Beach Resort project is at full speed, driven by Meliá… Read the full news article
Agoda.com helps travelers acclimatize with deals in Asia’s cool-weather hot spots
2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced hotel deals in some of Asia’s most temperate regions to give locals and high-season visitors alike a break from Asia’s often warm and humid winter weather. No matter if it’s someone who lives in any number of… Read the full news article
DoubleTree by Hilton Welcomes its First Guests in Spain
Stunning Catalan Golf Resort the Location of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Emporda GIRONA, Spain – 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spain’s first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel opened its doors this week, bringing a unique blend of contemporary upscale accommodation and traditional Catalan flavour to the Costa Brava. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Emporda features… Read the full news article