The first Hyatt-branded hotel in historic Florence, South Carolina is officially open

103-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in the heart of downtown Florence, South Carolina CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (February 5, 2019)  announced Hyatt Place Florence/Downtown, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in historic Florence, South Carolina is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere… Read the full press release

Hyatt and S.D. Malkin Properties break ground on the future Joie de Vivre Hotels and Destination Hotels properties in late 2020

New, stand-alone Joie de Vivre Hotels and Destination Hotels properties to make up the largest oceanfront development in San Diego County in the last decade CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt and S.D. Malkin Properties, Inc., an innovative developer and owner of iconic retail, hotel, and entertainment destinations, today (February 6, 2019) will hold a groundbreaking… Read the full press release

Andaz Hotels & Resorts and The Society of Scent to create custom scents unique to Andaz properties across the globe

Andaz Hotels & Resorts and The Society of Scent are developing custom scents that connect guests to unique local experiences at Andaz properties across the globe CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — While global in scale, Andaz hotels and resorts weave the sights, sounds, scents, tastes and textures of the surroundings into each… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces Hyatt Centric hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Jabal Omar integrated real estate development

The property to mark the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the second in the Middle East CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (February 3, 2019) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Jabal Omar Development Company, a leading… Read the full press release

Acqualina Resort & Spa and Van Cleef & Arpels partner to offer an exclusive shopping experience for guests

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa and Van Cleef & Arpels are offering an exclusive shopping experience for guests of the award-winning resort located in Sunny Isles Beach to shop in style at the exquisite boutique in Bal Harbour Shops.  With Van Cleef & Arpels’ 50 year anniversary of its iconic… Read the full press release

Acqualina Resort & Spa recognized as TripAdvisor’s #1 Luxury Beachfront Resort in the Continental US for the fifth consecutive year

The ultra-luxury Miami resort is a 2019 Travelers’s Choice Award Winner SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa is proud to announce that it has been recognized as TripAdvisor’s #1 Luxury Beachfront Resort in the Continental US for the fifth consecutive year.| The results are based on guest reviews, in which guests… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts and SCG America partner for a new Le Méridien hotel in Orange County, California slated to open in 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a signing ceremony that took place yesterday, Interstate Hotels & Resorts today (JANUARY 31, 2019) announced its executed management agreement with New York City-based SCG America (SCGA) – the company leading the development of a new Le Méridien hotel in Orange County, California. Construction is anticipated to… Read the full press release

Renaissance Hotels continues its collaboration with award-winning, Singaporean singer-songwriter Tanya Chua to redefine its signature Evenings at Renaissance program

Following her travels in Paris, singer-songwriter Tanya Chua continues her partnership with Renaissance Hotels culminating in a special performance for loyalty members and VIP guests Xi’an, China, 2019-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott International, has announced that it is partnering once again with award-winning, Singaporean singer-songwriter Tanya Chua to redefine… Read the full press release

JW Marriott introduces JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa’s reimagined look following multi-million-dollar restoration

The hotel’s evolved Mayan influences provide guests with the ultimate luxury experience in the Mexican Caribbean Cancun, Mexico, 2019-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (01/30/2019) announced the completion of JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa’s highly anticipated renovation, which includes an extensive transformation to all 447 lavish… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo creates new levels of luxury following guestrooms and suites makeover

Hong Kong, China, 2019-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo has completed a comprehensive renovation of its guestrooms and suites to create new levels of luxury, that confirm the five-star hotel’s status as one of the best in the world. The makeover of all 179 spacious guestrooms and suites draws on Japan’s rich culture, to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora named the #1 Hotel in French Polynesia in the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards

Acclaimed island resort also named top hotel for luxury and service Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2019-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora was named the #1 Hotel in French Polynesia in the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. Based on the reviews and opinions submitted by the website’s millions of international users over the past… Read the full press release

Women in Business Travel

LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Gender diversity has been high on the corporate agenda for a number of years now. With an increasing number of women making up the fabric of the corporate world, questions are being raised as to whether corporate travel programmes are designed to treat their male and female travellers… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces the opening of Hyatt Place Calgary Airport

A spacious, 127-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in Calgary, Alberta CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 29, 2019) announced Hyatt Place Calgary Airport, the second Hyatt Place hotel in Alberta, and the ninth Hyatt-branded hotel in Canada, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive,… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection® announces the opening of the 58-room IRAPH SUI a stunning seafront property in Japan’s southern Okinawa islands

The Luxury Collection’s Third Property in Japan, IRAPH SUI, Will Offer Unique and Rare Experiences for Global Explorers in the Tropical Island Paradise Bethesda, MD, 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection®, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (01/29/2019) announced the opening of the 58-room IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miyako Okinawa,… Read the full press release

Hilton Atlanta all set for The Big Game

1,000 pounds of chicken, a shrimp and grits bar, and lobby ambassadors MCLEAN, Va., 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Big Game is here, and while both teams are busy preparing to take the field in Atlanta, hotels in the area are busy preparing for the most-watched American football event of the year. Hilton Atlanta,… Read the full press release

Chartwell Hospitality announces the opening of the 210-guest-room Hilton Nashville Green Hills

FRANKLIN, Tenn., 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Chartwell Hospitality LLC, an integrated hotel operations and development company, announced today (January 29, 2019) the grand opening of the 210-guest-room Hilton Nashville Green Hills, a contemporary property featuring high-end custom designs and an abundance of meeting and event space. As the neighborhood’s only full-service hotel, Hilton Nashville Green… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita set to welcome French and Australian guest chefs for a four-day culinary showcase from March 6 to 9, 2019

Nine acclaimed guest chefs to serve up spectacular gastronomy, interactive demonstrations and exclusive local events, ahead of the final Star Chef Cooking Showdown Mauritius, Africa, 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — From March 6 to 9, 2019, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is set to welcome nine acclaimed French and Australian guest chefs for a four-day… Read the full press release

Element Hotels announces the opening of Element Detroit at the Metropolitan

Located in the Heart of Detroit’s Entertainment District, Element Detroit at the Metropolitan brings new life to one of the city’s most iconic buildings that has sat vacant for 40 years and was destined for demolition Bethesda, MD, 2019-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Element Hotels, part of Marriott International, along with Detroit-based Roxbury Group… Read the full press release

Hyatt expects 40 new hotels to open in California, Oregon and Washington by the end of 2021

Hyatt to expand its brand portfolio in California, Oregon and Washington by nearly 45 percent CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today(January 28, 2019) announced that Hyatt expects 40 new hotels to open in California, Oregon and Washington by the end of 2021, fueling Hyatt’s regional brand growth by… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of EVEN® Hotel Miami Airport

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (25 JANUARY 2019) announces the opening of EVEN® Hotel Miami Airport, an innovative hotel created with wellness at its core.  Now open in the heart of Miami, EVEN Hotel Miami Airport will also be the first… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong offers an electrifying experience with its Hong Kong E-Prix room package

Hong Kong, 2019-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Join the excitement of the 2019 Hong Kong E-Prix as Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong offers an electrifying experience with its Hong Kong E-Prix room package. The hotel is positioned alongside the Central Harbourfront which will transform into an urban street circuit to host this world-class motorsport event on 10 March 2019…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina supports community-led well-being improvement initiative — Blue Zones Project

Hawaii, Oahu, U.S.A., 2019-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — As the leeward coast of Oahu’s first Blue Zones Approved worksite, Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina supports a national community movement inspired by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow who identified five regions of the world – or Blue Zones – with the highest concentration… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza welcomes Chef Cristian Lisci as the Italian Chef de Cuisine

Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt, 2019-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cairo’s most celebrated Italian restaurant, Bella, is set for an exciting new era in its glorious culinary history, as Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza welcomes Chef Cristian Lisci as the Italian Chef de Cuisine. With unrivalled experience including Michelin-starred restaurant Edilio, Lisci will be taking Bella restaurant into a… Read the full press release

IHG to open more than 25 Kimpton hotels across 20 new global destinations

Outlook for the luxury boutique brand is at its strongest in its 38-year history with more than 25 hotels under development Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is set to open more than 25 highly-anticipated Kimpton hotels across 20 new global destinations… Read the full press release

IHG announces a new-build voco Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 scheduled to open in 2021

Region’s first signing of the new upscale brand in the heart of Thailand’s capital Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Less than a year since the brand launch, IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a management agreement with B&G Estate Co., Ltd. for a new-build voco™ in Bangkok, Thailand — the first to be announced… Read the full press release

IHG opens its 100th Hotel Indigo® property globally

IHG®’s upscale, boutique brand has reached a significant milestone, with the portfolio set to double over the next three to five years Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened its 100th Hotel Indigo® property globally, Hotel Indigo® Berlin East Side Gallery…. Read the full press release

W Hotels creates an astrology guide with Ruby Warrington, Founder of cosmic lifestyle platform, The Numinous

London, United Kingdom, 2019-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — What does 2019 have in store in the stars? W can tell you. Today (01/23/2019) W Hotels announces a collaboration with Ruby Warrington, Founder of cosmic lifestyle platform, The Numinous. Alongside the creative team at W, Warrington has created an astrology guide for W hotels in Asia… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of the dual-branded AC Hotel Atlanta Midtown and Moxy Atlanta Midtown

Marriott International’s Playful Moxy Hotels and European-inspired AC Hotels Come Together in Midtown’s Business and Arts District, Complete with Rooftop Pool and Bar Bethesda, MD, 2019-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Noble Investment Group today (01/22/2019) announce the opening of the dual-branded AC Hotel Atlanta Midtown and Moxy Atlanta Midtown in the… Read the full press release

JW Marriott opens its first property in Northeast China — the JW Marriott Hotel Harbin River North

Overlooking the Iconic Songhua River, JW Marriott Hotel Harbin River North Offers a New Level of Luxury and Personalized Service in Northeast China  Harbin, China, 2019-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (01/23/2019) announced the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Harbin River North. Situated in the heart of the… Read the full press release

W Hotels Worldwide announces the official 2019 schedule of FUEL Weekends

From W Costa Rica to W Aspen, W is Bringing its Work Hard/Play Hard Philosophy to Five Fabulous Global Destinations this Year NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bootcamp on the beach. Mountaintop movement class. Paddleboard pilates. A W Hotels FUEL Weekend means working out never feels like work. W Hotels Worldwide… Read the full press release