National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro appoints Black Diamond PR

LONDON, England, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — London-based communications agency, Black Diamond, has been chosen by The National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro (NTO Montenegro) as their PR representatives in the UK during WTM Virtual. Along with ongoing press office activities, Black Diamond will be supporting the team at WTM Virtual next week, during which NTO Montenegro… Read the full press release

Anantara Kihavah welcomes guests with brand new villas and new experiences

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is now open and welcoming guests with brand new villas and redesigned wellness and dining concepts, including its newly renovated beach pool residences, restaurants and Anantara Spa. Further enhancing the guest experience, the resort has also implemented Anantara’s Stay with Peace of Mind programme and the launch… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces leadership changes

Marcus Bernhardt and Dr. Ulrich Johannwille took charge of Steigenberger Hotels AG/Deutsche Hospitality on 1 November 2020 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The designated Members of the Executive Board of Steigenberger Hotels AG/Deutsche Hospitality – CEO Marcus Bernhardt and CFO Dr. Ulrich Johannwille – assumed responsibility for operational management at… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels announces the opening of Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — AUCKLAND WATERFRONT: What floats your boat? A rock star lifestyle without the hefty price tag. TFE Hotels’ new ‘heavy metal (precast concrete and glass)’ superstar, Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter, which opened on 30 October, takes centre stage in Auckland’s up-and-coming, industrial-chic waterfront precinct. A guaranteed… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels welcomes Michael Poutawa as its new Group Director Restaurants, Bars & Events

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Poutawa as its new Group Director Restaurants, Bars & Events. Having held senior positions with luxury hotel groups in China, Thailand and Doha, and a frequent host to heads of state forums, Michael holds over… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo

Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the debut of its fourth brand in South Africa, the upscale Radisson, with the opening of Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre, Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo. This new addition further strengthens the group’s presence in one of its key African markets and brings the… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group opens its first Park Inn by Radisson in Riyadh

Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its first Park Inn by Radisson in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital city. The opening of the hotel strengthens the brand’s presence in Saudi Arabia to nine hotels, and brings the group’s portfolio across the… Read the full press release

Rocco Forte Hotels launches bespoke package inviting guests to live “in residence” for a few weeks to enjoy an Italian escape

Rocco Forte Hotels invites guests to seize the moment and escape to Italy London, UK, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — At a time when many European countries are faced with bleak winter days and office closures, Rocco Forte Hotels has launched Carpe Diem, an extraordinary, once in a lifetime customized offer inviting guests to… Read the full press release

Dusit International announces its first Dusit-branded hotel in Japan, Dusit Thani Kyoto

Dusit Thani Kyoto is slated to open its doors in the heart of the city in September 2023. Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Yasuda Real Estate Co., Ltd., a community-focused property developer based in Tokyo,… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport

Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resort’s® (IHG) fastest growing hotel brand, Holiday Inn Express, has today opened its first airport hotel in Australia: Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport. Opened in partnership with Pro-invest Group, the new-build hotel is located on the doorstep of Sydney’s domestic airport terminal and minutes away… Read the full press release

Hotel Indigo® opened 14 properties across the globe in 2020

The latest addition of Hotel Indigo® in Dubai Downtown enriches travellers with inspiring and award-winning designs inspired by local creativity Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts’ upper upscale brand, Hotel Indigo®, one of the world’s fastest growing boutique hotel brands, continues its growth momentum with new destinations across the globe. 2020… Read the full press release

Marriott International invites guests to work anywhere with Marriott Bonvoy

Consumer Feedback Shows 42 Percent of U.S. Business Professionals Would Consider Working from a Hotel BETHESDA, MD, 2020-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced a new program to work anywhere with Marriott Bonvoy that meets consumers where they are in their lives – juggling working and schooling from home and seeking a… Read the full press release

ONYX Hospitality Group expands partnership with Ratanakorn Asset for three new developments in Pattaya

Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, is expanding its partnership with leading Thai real estate company Ratanakorn Asset for three new developments in the eastern Thai city of Pattaya. The partnership will see the launch of the world’s first YOO Beach Club… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler announces the opening of Braidwood Tavern on December 15, 2020

Whistler, Canada, 2020-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler announces the new Braidwood Tavern, a craft kitchen and social house located at the heart of the recently renovated alpine property. A contemporary take on the classic mountainside tavern, Braidwood’s warm and welcoming atmosphere captures the lively charm of Whistler. Inspired by British Columbia’s… Read the full press release

Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya ready to welcome tourists

NAIROBI, Kenya, 2020-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya is prepared to host tourists, delegates and casual travelers through providing tour operator services in Kenya. Their website is confirmed to e-commerce and guests can easily access, read details and book online for Tour within Nairobi and Mombasa as well as Road Safaris and… Read the full press release

Rocco Forte Hotels launches a recognition program unlike any other — Rocco Forte Friends

A new recognition program based on unique, tailor-made experiences London, UK, 2020-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Rocco Forte Hotels, the prestigious family-owned hotel group led by Sir Rocco Forte has launched Rocco Forte Friends, a recognition program unlike any other aimed at inviting its most loyal guests as well as new guests to sign up and take… Read the full press release

Radisson Individuals — Radisson Hotel Group’s new brand

Brussels, Belgium, 2020-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group announces the launch of a new brand, Radisson Individuals. Radisson Individuals is a conversion brand that offers independent hotels and local, regional chains the opportunity to be part of the global Radisson Hotel Group platform, benefit from the Group’s international awareness and experience, with… Read the full press release

Condé Nast Traveler honors Waldorf Astoria and Conrad properties with 14 Readers’ Choice Awards

Eight properties ranked within top 10 and six properties ranked within top five MCLEAN, Va., 2020-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Last week, Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing 14 unique properties within Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) luxury portfolio. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts earned 11 property awards and Conrad Hotels &… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire’s annual Spa Members’ Ball raised GBP 16,850 for Cancer Research UK and the Brain Tumour Trust Charity

Hampshire, England, 2020-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In a year of such uncertainity, charity has never been more important and the team at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is delighted to announce that this year its annual Spa Members’ Ball  raised GBP 16,850 for Cancer Research UK and the Brain Tumour Trust Charity. Each year, Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla prepares to welcome guests back beginning November 19, 2020

Anguilla, West Indies, 2020-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Incredible views, a luxurious atmosphere, and the comfort one can trust await as Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla prepares to welcome guests back to paradise beginning November 19, 2020. The Resort’s secluded setting and open spaces offer a physically distanced environment in which to relax or safely… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels announces the opening of The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection Hotel in Japan

The new hotel is set to showcase Kyoto’s culinary, cultural and community traditions to travellers visiting the gentle mountain landscapes of Takaragaike TOKYO, JAPAN, 2020-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels today (OCTOBER 15, 2020) announced the opening of The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection hotel in the Takaragaike area, situated in the… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces leadership changes in Steigenberger Inselhotel Konstanz and Steigenberger Hotel Bad Neuenahr

Peter Martin takes charge at the Steigenberger Hotel Bad Neuenahr, Thomas Swieca to become General Manager of the Steigenberger Inselhotel Konstanz Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomas Swieca takes over the position of General Manager at the Steigenberger Inselhotel Konstanz on 15 October. He succeeds Peter Martin, who takes over… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges loyalty program members and Barclays contribute $330,000 to American Red Cross COVID-19 relief efforts

Donation Helps Address Nationwide Blood Supply Shortage to Save Lives ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced today (Oct. 15, 2020) that members of its award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program with Barclays US Consumer Bank have provided more than $330,000 in support of the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts. Through… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay opens new Healing Village Spa

Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia, 2020-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — At a time when our collective wellbeing is more important than ever, Bali is ready for those seeking a fresh start and renewed energy, with the opening of the new Healing Village Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. Emerging from an 18-month-long renovation with… Read the full press release

95% of Accor hotels worldwide already adopted to ALLSAFE cleanliness and hygiene protocols

95% of the Group’s worldwide network UTILIZING ALLSAFE PROTOCOLS; 65% OFFICIALLY LABELLED; remaining properties to be AUDITED by year-end 2020 The Group’s hygiene and cleanliness label provides hotel guests with trust and assurance WHEN THEY TRAVEL, allowing them to feel healthy, safe and confident throughout their stay Paris, France, 2020-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

Steigenberger: Michelin star restaurants Olivo and Français to reopen

Two gourmet restaurants set to reopen – Anton Gschwendtner’s “Olivo” in Stuttgart and Patrick Bittner’s “Français” in Frankfurt Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Head Chefs Anton Gschwendtner and Patrick Bittner will soon once again be serving up dishes such as Carabineros prawns from Portugal and Nebraska hanging tender steak in… Read the full press release

The EDITION Hotel debuts in Tokyo on 20th October 2020

TOKYO, JAPAN, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The premiere of The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon represents a very delicate balancing act between the refined, elegant, simple and pure approach of Japan’s culture, style and traditions and EDITION’s passion, emotion, sophistication, perpetual subversion of the status quo and desire to break rules to create something entirely… Read the full press release

IHG: Construction of PI Cap owned avid™ hotel begun in Vaughan, Toronto

New property owned by PI Cap located in vibrant Vaughan, Ontario Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today (13 OCTOBER 2020) the latest in international expansion for its avid™ hotels brand – the groundbreaking for the first Canadian property located… Read the full press release

New 400-room Hyatt Regency hotel at the Resorts World Casino New York City to open next year

New 400-room Hyatt Regency hotel set to open 2021 CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Genting Americas announced today (October 13, 2020) plans for a new hotel located at Resorts World Casino New York City (RWNYC). Hyatt Regency JFK at Resorts World New York is scheduled to open… Read the full press release

2020/21 news from Florida’s Paradise Coast

London, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — 2020/21 news from Florida’s Paradise Coast; New developments, hotel updates and commitment to cleanliness   New World-Class Sports Complex: The Paradise Coast Sports Complex entered the first phase of its opening when it hosted its first tournament, FBU’s Top Gun Showcase, in July. When fully open, the complex will… Read the full press release