Emirates Palace wins the GCC Best Brand Award at the 2019 GCC Best Brands Awards

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hotel, Emirates Palace took home the GCC Best Brand Award at the 2019 GCC Best Brands Awards this past Wednesday, 27 March in Dubai. The annual event evaluates brands in a set of rigorous criteria to discern the best of the best. At a glittering… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo strengthens its spa & wellness team with two senior appointments

Costa Rica,  Central America, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo has appointed Arnaud Dieutegard as Spa Director and Heriberto “Beto” Peña as Health and Wellness Ambassador of the newly re-imagined spa and wellness centre at the luxury resort located on the 1,400-acre (565 hectare) Peninsula Papagayo on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village announces the grand opening of highly anticipated California brasserie, Coin & Candor

Los Angeles, Westlake Village, U.S.A., 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, a AAA Five-Diamond Los Angeles urban retreat, announces the grand opening of Coin & Candor. A lively neighbourhood gathering place, Coin & Candor features a casual yet sophisticated indoor and outdoor space with stunning views of the Santa Monica Mountains. The… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta gears up for Easter celebrations

Jakarta, Indonesia, 2019-Apr-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Eggciting times are coming at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta as it is getting ready for Easter celebrations. From the limited edition Easter Egg Collection at La Patisserie to an exquisite Sunday Brunch at Alto Restaurant & Bar and a special chocolate treatment at The Spa, each promotion is well… Read the full press release

Key points on trekking Kilimanjaro and successful summit climb tips

Arusha, Tanzania, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Tips for successful climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, brought to you by Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris Ltd. A – Mental and physical preparation: Prepare psychologically and be positive that you can. If you work in office regularly, spare some time for gym exercise to stretch muscles and increase lung capacity… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the west of the capital, the hotel is just a 30-minute drive from King Khaled International Airport and situated in Riyadh’s… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of ultra-luxury hotel Rosewood Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Bangkok, a striking new landmark for the capital, has opened as an intimate, ultra-luxury hotel on Ploenchit Road in heart of the city’s prime central business and retail district.  As the 27th property in the growing global network for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, the hotel is the brand’s… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Nam Nghi Phu Quoc as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (April 1, 2019) the opening of Nam Nghi Phu Quoc as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, marking the first branded property in Southeast Asia under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. The 114-room resort is nestled within a secluded oasis surrounded by… Read the full press release

RCD Hotels partners with Duetto to strengthen its all-inclusive revenue strategy

With Hard Rock and Nobu Los Cabos expected to open in summer 2019, RCD Hotels seeks a game-changing resort revenue strategy. Cancun, Mexico, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — All-inclusive resorts require a unique revenue strategy, and RCD Hotels is partnering with Duetto to have better forecasting insights and drive more revenue at their two newest… Read the full press release

Delaware North receives regulatory approval for the acquisition of SKYCITY Darwin; property will be renamed Mindil Beach Casino & Resort

Mindil Beach Casino & Resort selected as new name after stakeholder input DARWIN, N.T., Australia, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Global hospitality company Delaware North has received regulatory approval to proceed with its acquisition of SKYCITY Darwin and has announced plans to rename the popular gaming and entertainment venue and resort. The official transfer… Read the full press release

IHG again named as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for the fifth year running

Recognition Marks Fifth Straight 100 Percent Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Annual Corporate Equality Index Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has again been named as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, earning a perfect 100 percent score on… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Milano collaborates with the Pinacoteca di Brera museum to introduce kids to art

Thanks to an exclusive collaboration with the Pinacoteca di Brera, Four Seasons Hotel Milano enhances its family offer and treats little guests with an exclusive welcome kit, containing everything necessary to practice their artistic skills and learn more about Italian art Milan, Italy, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — If Milan is famous for fashion… Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and SOVERAL Founder Alexandra Soveral launch Aromatherapy Blend Bar and Bespoke Aromatherapy Experience

New York, U.S.A, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown today (March 29, 2019) announces the launch of an Aromatherapy Blend Bar and Bespoke Aromatherapy Experience, curated with essential oils by Alexandra Soveral, Founder of SOVERAL. The French art of aromathérapie has been around since the Golden Age of Parisian beauty in the early to… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the winner of The Good Taste Series competition

Competing against five other talented chefs from around the world, Chef Jonathan Pasion from Andaz Maui Wailea Resort emerged champion in the second global edition of Hyatt’s cooking competition CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (March 29, 2019) the winner of The Good Taste Series competition, an annual global contest… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels Named “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” for Ninth Consecutive Year

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — For the ninth consecutive year, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) earned the distinction as one of the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.” The company once again achieved a perfect 100 score on the HRC 2019 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmark that ranks… Read the full press release

FOUR SEASONS ASTIR PALACE HOTEL ATHENS UNVEILS GREEK SEAFOOD RESTAURANT PELAGOS, OPENING MARCH 29

Athens, Greece, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Few experiences are as quintessentially Greek as enjoying a languorous meal to the gentle roar of the ocean while savouring precious memories with family and friends. Pelagos, the waterfront restaurant of Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, mirrors those very qualities that make hospitality a byword in Greece: simplicity,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is now open

A legend is reborn with every consideration for today’s traveller in the newest Four Seasons experience, and its very first in Greece Athens, Greece, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Heralding in a new era in a storied history and an exciting new chapter for a global brand, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is now open. … Read the full press release

Hyatt announces that 2019 will mark record growth for Hyatt in India

14 new Hyatt hotels to open, adding approximately 2,100 new guestrooms during the next 24 months CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (March 28, 2019) announced that 2019 will mark record growth for Hyatt in India. Expansion plans foresee the addition of over 2,100 guestrooms through the opening… Read the full press release

Ibis launches new music program, ibis Music

Paris, France, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Ibis’ new music program, ibis Music, is the latest step in the brand’s transformation, offering local residents and travellers a totally new experience in hospitality, creating vibrant social hubs for increased social interaction with the local community. The program is a 360˚ activation in music beginning with a… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza® Changi Airport named World’s Best Airport Hotel for the fifth successive year in the World Airport Awards

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza®Changi Airport has been awarded the World’s Best Airport Hotel for the fifth successive year in the World Airport Awards. The prestigious award was announced by Skytrax on 27 March 2019 at an award ceremony in London. Globally, the Crowne Plaza brand provides upscale accommodation at 430 hotels… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the newly-built 116-room Holiday Inn Express Asunción Aviadores in Paraguay’s capital city

The company brings the brand’s renowned comfort and convenience to Asunción’s commercial district Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (27 MARCH 2019) announces the opening of the newly-built 116-room Holiday Inn Express Asunción Aviadores hotel located in the business and commercial district of… Read the full press release

IHG welcomes Jamie Cole as Senior Vice President of Global Channels

New leader appointed to IHG’s Commercial & Technology leadership team  Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes hospitality veteran Jamie Cole as Senior Vice President of Global Channels. Cole is charged with maximising IHG’s revenue delivery across all customer touch-points and creating a… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio announces the opening of The Dalmar

New Build Brings South Florida Charm and Characterful Design to Downtown Bethesda, MD, 2019-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Tribute Portfolio, Marriott International’s newest collection brand known to bring together characterful hotels with vibrant social scenes, today (03/27/2019) announced the opening of The Dalmar. Conceptualized by the DoveHill team, the 25-story hotel features 209 guestrooms including… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto announces Nicholas Trosien as the new Chef de Cuisine of Café Boulud and Julie Garton as the new Wine Director

Toronto’s favourite French brasserie reveals a new spring menu specially curated by new Chef de Cuisine Nicholas Trosien with pairings by Wine Director Julie Garton Toronto, Canada, 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Toronto announces Nicholas Trosien as the new Chef de Cuisine of Café Boulud and d|bar by Chef Daniel Boulud. Since his appointment, Trosien has been working… Read the full press release

LUX* Resorts & Hotels announces the reopening of LUX* Bodrum for the summer season 2019 in Turkey

Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Resorts & Hotels is proud to announce the reopening of LUX* Bodrum for the summer season 2019 in Turkey. Starting 01-05-2019, guests can experience the brand new Vitalica Wellness centre, a 3, 5 or 7-day Wellness Retreat featuring customised programmes, consultations by medical professionals, holistic therapies, beauty and anti-ageing procedures,… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel in Munich welcomes new General Manager Oliver W. Schäfer

The hotel manager, who is very familiar with the Munich hotel industry, will manage the Steigenberger Hotel in Munich from 1st April 2019. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Oliver W. Schäfer has many years of experience as Hotel General Manager with a strong background in the corporate and luxury hotel… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the signing for the first Hyatt hotel in Krakow, Poland

The property will be the first Hyatt hotel in Krakow and the return of the Hyatt flag to Poland CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today (March 26, 2019) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with 3M Hotels Group for the first Hyatt hotel in Krakow, marking… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the introduction of Thompson Hotels as the first former Two Roads brand to join the World of Hyatt loyalty program

As the first former Two Roads brand to join World of Hyatt, Thompson Hotels provides World of Hyatt loyalty members even more places to earn and redeem points across distinct hotels and resorts CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 27, 2019), Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced the introduction of Thompson Hotels… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. introduces The Empresses of China Package

Hong Kong, China, 2019-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. in partnership with the Smithsonian’s Freer|Sackler museum of Asian art is pleased to debut The Empresses of China Package. The offering is an evolution to the hotel’s sponsorship of the exhibition and celebrates the hotel’s many connections to China’s empresses found throughout the property. On view through… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech launches new package for guests wanting to learn more about the traditions and culture of the Berber people

Hong Kong, China, 2019-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech has designed a new luxury accommodation package for guests wanting to learn more about the traditions and culture of the Berber people. Guests booking the five-star resort’s Berber Experience offer will discover the atmospheric Red City, find out about Moroccan culture from local residents and stay… Read the full press release