AUSTRALIA: IHG to rebrand its Kirkton Park property to voco™ Kirkton Park Hunter Valley

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG will give it’s stunning Kirkton Park property in the NSW wine region a refresh and rebrand it as voco™ Kirkton Park Hunter Valley, making it the fourth signing in Australia since IHG launched the upscale voco™ brand globally in June. With 70 voguishly appointed rooms, the… Read the full press release

Oaks Hotels & Resorts announces the successful acquisition of boutique resort QT Port Douglas

Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts, a division of Minor Hotels, is strengthening its presence in Tropical North Queensland, announcing it has acquired the freehold interest of the boutique resort QT Port Douglas and adjoining land. In a deal brokered by CBRE, the 170-room resort – now called Oaks Resort… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Regency Seattle

New full-service hotel features more than 1,200 guestrooms, 103,000 square feet of dynamic meeting and event spaces, multiple dining experiences, and more CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 10, 2018) the opening of Hyatt Regency Seattle, located in the heart of downtown at 808 Howell Street and near… Read the full press release

132-room Hyatt Place Chongli within Thaiwoo Ski Resort opens its doors to guests

The 132-room hotel is located within Thaiwoo Ski Resort CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Chongli is the first Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Zhangjiakou in China’s Hebei Province. The hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi. Hyatt Place Chongli is located within… Read the full press release

Hotel Elephant Weimar joins Autograph Collection Hotels’ Portfolio of Independent Hotels in Germany following extensive renovation

Following an Extensive Renovation, Hotel Elephant Weimer Joins The Brand’s Portfolio of Four Independent Hotels in Germany Weimar, Germany, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive collection of passionately independent hotels, has revealed the latest addition to its portfolio with the reopening of Hotel Elephant Weimar following a nine month full renovation.  Located… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection announces the grand opening of HĂŽtel de Berri, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris

Located Steps from the Champs-ÉlysĂ©es and the Prestigious Triangle d’Or Fashion District, HĂŽtel De Berri, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris Celebrates ‘Art De Vivre’ in the City of Light BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (12/10/2018) announced the grand opening of HĂŽtel de Berri, a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver announces the appointment of Evan Morgan as Restaurant Chef, YEW Seafood + bar

“Combine new flavours and change conceptions – food should evolve along with the rest of our culture,” Evan Morgan, Restaurant Chef, YEW Seafood + bar Vancouver, Canada, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Evan Morgan joins YEW seafood + bar as the new Restaurant Chef, a position that allows him to bring his skills, passion and creativity as a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach welcomes Cyril Dupuis as newly appointed Executive PĂątissier

Dubai, U.A.E, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Gaining knowledge in the art of pastry for almost 30 years, from the world’s most renowned chefs such as Alain Ducasse and Pierre HermĂ©, Cyril Dupuis –newly appointed Executive PĂątissier at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach – has himself become a culinary legend in the world of the finest… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces the addition of three new premium branded hotels in Salt Lake City, Utah to its growing portfolio

ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts unveils the addition of three new premium branded hotels to its growing portfolio – the Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown, Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Downtown and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown in Salt Lake City, Utah. The… Read the full press release

CANVAS Hotel Dallas now accepting reservations

DALLAS, TX, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors to Dallas are invited to color outside the lines as art and hospitality collide with the opening of CANVAS Hotel Dallas. Now accepting reservations, CANVAS features authentic, art-centric accommodations, spectacular rooftop lounge and pool, eclectic and dynamic meeting and event spaces, and a new lobby restaurant. Formerly… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of the Radisson RED Vienna, Austria opening in 2021

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden, and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson RED Vienna in Austria. The Imperial City, world famous for its music, architecture and culture, is the perfect location to welcome the group’s upscale,… Read the full press release

Solidarity AccorHotels endowment fund marks its 10th anniversary

Paris, France, 2018-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Helping to combat the economic and social exclusion of the most disadvantaged people was the rationale behind the creation of the endowment fund Solidarity AccorHotels. Ten years on, more than 300 projects have been supported in 45 countries to help 172,800 direct beneficiaries with the aid of 20,000… Read the full press release

Hyatt celebrates the opening of Hyatt House Kuala Lumpur, Mont’Kiara

Hyatt House Kuala Lumpur, Mont’Kiara has opened its doors as Hyatt’s first extended-stay hotel in Southeast Asia CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and UEM Sunrise Berhad today (December 6, 2018) celebrate the opening of the long-awaited Hyatt House Kuala Lumpur, Mont’Kiara, marking the brand’s entry into the extended stay… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces 151-room Hyatt Regency Tirana, Albania expected to open in 2019

Hyatt Regency Tirana will mark continued growth for Hyatt in Southeast Europe CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 6, 2018) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Kastrati Hotels & Tower shpk for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Albania. The 151-room Hyatt Regency… Read the full press release

Park Inn by Radisson announces the opening of the Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West in Norway

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of the Park Inn by Radisson Oslo Airport Hotel West in Norway. Radisson Hotel Group’s third property at Oslo Airport is an ideal base… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of Hampton Inn by Hilton Simpsonville in Simpsonville, Kentucky

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky., 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel known for its commitment to providing thoughtful service, today (December 3, 2018) announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Simpsonville in Simpsonville, Kentucky. This 80-room hotel offers travelers the confidence of a seamless stay with its 100%… Read the full press release

Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton extends partnership with industry’s largest soap recycling program

In Time for National Handwashing Awareness Week, Hilton Supports Industry’s Largest Soap Recycling Program MCLEAN, Va, 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — In honor of National Handwashing Awareness Week, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton announced a partnership with Clean the World, the world’s largest organization to recycle hotel soap and bath amenities. Furthering Hilton’s 2030 target to send zero… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Vittaveli adds water slides to its newly revamped ocean villas

Maldives, Indonesia, 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Vittaveli’s stunning overwater bungalows in the Maldives now offer more than an awe-inspiring view. The newly revamped Ocean Villas have been refurbished with water slides so the young-at-heart can plunge straight from their room into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Dotting the azure waters in the… Read the full press release

Nam Nghi Phu Quoc Island to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in 2019

Located in Vietnam’s emerging resort destination, Nam Nghi Phu Quoc Island set to be refreshed and join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in early 2019 CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 4, 2018) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with A&B Group for the… Read the full press release

Aston Martin Lagonda and Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to launch a new era of performance and hospitality

Cannes, France, 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Aston Martin Lagonda and Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) iconic luxury hotel brand, announce a new, four-year, global partnership, bringing two enduring icons of global luxury together to launch a new era of performance and hospitality. The two brands promise a season of unforgettable opportunities, bringing… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu announces the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lund in Sweden

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lund in Sweden. The 192-room hotel is a rebranding of the existing Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, Lund. Sweden’s second-oldest… Read the full press release

IHGÂź announces new-build, dual-branded Staybridge SuitesÂź and Holiday Inn ExpressÂź Quincy hotel in Quincy, Massachusetts

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — IHGŸ (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (03 DECEMBER 2018) announces the development of the new-build, dual-branded Staybridge SuitesŸ and Holiday Inn ExpressŸ Quincy hotel in Quincy, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. The 90-room Staybridge Suites and 90-room Holiday Inn Express will be owned by XSS Hotels(“XSS”)… Read the full press release

IHGÂź Rewards Club teams up with NE-YO to thank loyal members with 150 million points to jumpstart their travel in the new year

The world’s first and largest global hotel loyalty program teams up with NE-YO to thank members and gift them with points to jumpstart travel in the new year Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — IHGŸ Rewards Club, InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHGÂź) loyalty program, is thanking their loyal members this holiday season by gifting 150 million… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental provides guests with travel inspiration and daily reasons to check-in this holiday season with the launch of its festive Advent Calendar

Hong Kong, 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has launched a festive Advent Calendar on its brand Instagram channel, providing guests with travel inspiration and daily reasons to check-in this holiday season. Viewers are invited to share their festive moments throughout December using the hashtags #MOHoliday and #ImAFan and visit the Group’s Instagram feed… Read the full press release

Maldives named the World’s Leading Dive Destination 2018 at the Grand Final of The World Travel Awards

Male’, Maldives, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives wins the prestigious position of the World’s Leading Dive Destination 2018 at the Grand Final of The World Travel Awards held last evening at PĂĄtio da GalĂ© in Lisbon, Portugal. Maldives once again secured the prestigious position after fierce competition with top tourist destinations such as Seychelles and… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges announces the return of its popular Double Points promotion

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc.  (NYSE: CHH), is bringing back its popular Double Points promotion. Starting tomorrow through February 15, 2019, members who book at participating Choice Hotels locations can earn 20 points per dollar spent at hotels, up to 30,000 bonus points. Additionally, loyalty members… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Nevis welcomes Pasquo King as the new Director of Food and Beverage

Appointment marks a promotion from Executive Chef in Bali Nevis, West Indies, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the award-winning resort consistently ranked by travellers and travel experts as one of the top resorts in the Caribbean, has named Pasquo King as the new Director of Food and Beverage. A chef with 20 years… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC co-host Light Up The Season fundraising event to benefit Children’s National, Sunday, December 16, 2018

Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Light Up The Season is a family-friendly community fundraising event to benefit Children’s National to be held on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, 2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. It is co-hosted by Children’s Health Board and Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. This… Read the full press release

Jumeirah’s London hotels promise an unforgettable experience for the whole family this festive season

London, UK, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Located in the heart of London, Grosvenor House Suites by Jumeirah Living, Jumeirah Carlton Tower and Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel are the ultimate places for some family fun over the festive season. The recently unveiled ‘Festive Family Time’ and ‘Festive Family Fun’ packages ensure that children and adults are guaranteed an unforgettable escape in… Read the full press release

Hyatt Place makes its debut in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the opening of Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania

New property marks the entry of Hyatt’s select service brand, Hyatt Place, into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania, marking the introduction of the Hyatt Place brand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developed by… Read the full press release