Category Archives: Resorts

Marriott International to provide the ultimate home court as the Official Hotel Partner for the NCAA® championships

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Marriott International to provide the ultimate home court as the Official Hotel Partner for the NCAA® championships Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International is readying its game face for the second year as the Official Hotel Partner across all 90 NCAA® championships. This month tips off March Madness®, with the Men’s Final Four® in San Antonio… Read the full press release

Marriott International named Publicis Groupe’s SapientRazorfish and Spark Foundry as its global media agency

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Key Attributes of Selection Included Global Scale, Innovative Approach and Focus on Performance  Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announced today (03/06/2018) it has appointed Publicis Groupe’s SapientRazorfish and Spark Foundry as its global media agency of record to oversee all media planning and purchasing. The collaboration with Publicis Groupe will… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality launches a new hotel brand — MAXX by Steigenberger

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is presenting a new hotel brand. MAXX by Steigenberger will be joining Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, Jaz in the City and IntercityHotel in its portfolio in future. The group launched its new Deutsche Hospitality umbrella brand just under 18 months ago with the… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts strengthens its executive team with three talented women

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NEWPORT BEACH, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Lindsey Ueberroth, Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Hotels & Resorts — the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to independent luxury hotels — today (March 1, 2018) announced three executive appointments that mark a significant shift in the leadership structure of the family-owned and operated-company: Michelle… Read the full press release

IHG to transform guest experience at its European hotels with bold new designs for Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts

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IHG to transform guest experience at its European hotels with bold new designs for Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts IHG® joins forces with Conran and Partners to shake up business travel across Europe BERLIN, GERMANY, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (05 MARCH 2018)… Read the full press release

IHG expands EVEN® Hotels brand with the opening of EVEN® Hotel Sarasota – Lakewood Ranch and EVEN® Hotel Eugene

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the bicoastal expansion of the EVEN® Hotels brand, with openings in Sarasota, Fla. and Eugene, Ore. The EVEN® Hotel Sarasota – Lakewood Ranch is located just off I-75 near miles of white, sandy beaches. Owned by Zieg Hospitality,… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts announces Solaz, Los Cabos, its first hotel in Baja California Sur

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The Luxury Collection’s First Resort in The Baja California Peninsula Will Deliver Immersive, Authentic Experiences in Los Cabos Bethesda, MD, 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts today (03/05/2018 ) announced the brand’s first hotel in Baja California Sur with the opening of Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos in June 2018…. Read the full press release

Gateway Hospitality Group Management Platform now part of Interstate Hotels & Resorts

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts  – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces it has acquired the management platform from Gateway Hospitality Group. The 20-hotel portfolio will be operated under Interstate Gateway Management LLC, a subsidiary of Interstate Hotels & Resorts, with founder Bob Voelker and partner Ron… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts appoints Carrie David as chief human resources officer

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Interstate Hotels & Resorts appoints Carrie David as chief human resources officer ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces the appointment of Carrie David as chief human resources officer. Carrie is responsible for leading all aspects of the human resources team, developing… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group™ launches a premium collection of exceptional hotels in landmark locations — Radisson Collection™

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A premium lifestyle hotel brand “Welcome to the Exceptional” BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The newly rebranded Radisson Hotel Group™ announces Radisson Collection™, a premium collection of exceptional hotels in landmark locations. Driven by consumer demand for individuality and more personalized experiences, Radisson Collection brings together the finest hotels in the Radisson… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group™ introduces a refreshed loyalty program, Radisson Rewards™

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A new brand identity, a new global brand architecture and a new name to help associate member benefits with consumer facing brands BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The newly rebranded Radisson Hotel Group™ introduces a refreshed loyalty program, Radisson Rewards™, replacing Club Carlson SM. Radisson Rewards will align with the hotel group’s new… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group rebrands to Radisson Hotel Group

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces its rebranding to Radisson Hotel Group, effective immediately, at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin. The new identity leverages the powerful, international brand equity of the Radisson name to drive awareness in the marketplace, increase marketing efficiency across the global portfolio and offer… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotel Downtown Dallas now fully open

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Cambria Hotel Downtown Dallas now fully open   ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, in collaboration with owner Kirtland Realty Group, developer Todd Interests, and management company Fillmore Hospitality, announced that the Cambria Hotel Downtown Dallas is now fully open… Read the full press release

Multi Country Multi City Travel Roadshow @ India, Australia & Middle East

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Quality matters than Quantity in Tourism Industry BANGALORE, India, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — International Travel Roadshow (ITR) opens its 2018 Calendar targeting Top 3 Luxury Travel Markets in the World. Yes. ITR 2018 is Scheduled in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane), India (5 Cities) and Middle East (Dubai & Doha). ITR is the… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation announces groundbreaking initiative allowing employees pursue higher education at no cost

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10 Hotel Companies Launch Innovative Pilot Program to Offer Employees No-Cost Associate and Low-Cost Bachelor’s Degrees WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the foundation arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, today (February 28, 2018) announced a pilot program to offer streamlined degree programs… Read the full press release

Hilton names John Lucas as General Manager for its first Hotel in Papua New Guinea, Hilton Port Moresby

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  Hilton Port Moresby to become Hilton’s First Hotel in Papua New Guinea Upon Opening in Q3 2018 PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced John Lucas as General Manager for Hilton Port Moresby, the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded property to open in Papua New Guinea. Hilton… Read the full press release

The Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London and Nish Palas in Istanbul to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand

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New hotels in London and Istanbul expected to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand Iconic Hôtel Martinez in Cannes partially reopened as part of the brand portfolio CHICAGO, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today two hotels in Europe are expected to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the first Park Hyatt hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia anticipated to be completed in 2020

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Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur will top PNB 118 tower, expected-to-be tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia CHICAGO , 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today (March 1, 2018) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn. Berthed, an owned subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) and… Read the full press release

Hyatt announceS extension of the World of Hyatt loyalty program to the home sharing space

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Through Oasis, World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem points at hand-picked homes from Uruguay to Italy CHICAGO, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today (March 1, 2018) announced an industry-leading extension of the World of Hyatt loyalty program to the home sharing space. Effective today, members can now earn and redeem World of… Read the full press release

Hyatt CFO Patrick Grismer to speak at the J.P. Morgan 2018 Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Forum

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CHICAGO, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (March 1, 2018) that Patrick Grismer, chief financial officer, will speak at the J.P. Morgan 2018 Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Forum at 9:35 a.m. PST on Friday, March 9, 2018. All interested persons may listen to a simultaneous webcast of the… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces ambitious new Responsible Business targets to 2020

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Ambitious new targets build on strong progress in recent years, which includes reducing our carbon footprint and providing skills to thousands of local people. Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced ambitious new Responsible Business targets to 2020, alongside details… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC partners with Zenaviv to provide an avenue for children with autism to express their unique abilities

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Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC partners with Zenaviv to provide an avenue for children with autism to express their unique abilities   The iconic DC hotel collaborated with the social-benefit organisation Zenaviv to provide an avenue for children to express their talent, while enriching their future Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2018-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza® to open in Adelaide’s tallest building, Frome Central Tower One in 2020

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Crowne Plaza® to open in Adelaide’s tallest building, Frome Central Tower One in 2020   Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza® Adelaide will return in 2020, bringing the leading upscale brand back to the city, bigger and better than ever at its new address in Adelaide’s tallest building, Frome Central… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts further expands in Egypt with the opening of Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle in Hurghada in November 2018

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts are set to grow in Egypt. Plans are in place for the nine existing hotels in the country to be joined by the Steigenberger Pure Lifestyle in Hurghada from November 2018 onwards. The hotel will be run by the developer ALDAU… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts appoints Rogier Hurkmans as regional vice president of operations for Continental Europe

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ARLINGTON, Va./LONDON, U.K., 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – a leading global hotel management company of franchised branded and independent hotels and resorts – announces the appointment of Rogier Hurkmans as a regional vice president of operations for Continental Europe. Reporting to Ken McLaren, Interstate’s executive vice president of international operations,… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton starts 2018 with the addition of seven new hotels to its portfolio and grows its global pipeline to more than 580 planned hotels

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Hampton by Hilton starts 2018 with the addition of seven new hotels to its portfolio and grows its global pipeline to more than 580 planned hotels   New development follows an impressive 139 openings in 2017 for the leading upper-midscale brand MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Hampton by Hilton, Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) upper-midscale brand, celebrated… Read the full press release

Wyndham Rewards® adds the AmericInn® brand and its more than 200 midscale hotels to its growing portfolio

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World’s most generous rewards program announces transfer ratio of 1,500 Wyndham Rewards points for every 1 Easy Reward point. Parsippany, N.J., 2018-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Rewards®, the award-winning guest loyalty program known for its groundbreaking simplicity and generous rewards, today (February 23, 2018) unveiled the addition of the AmericInn® brand and its more… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas receives the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star designation

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Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas receives the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star designation   Hong Kong, 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers seeking a Five Star experience in hotel, spa and dining venues will be delighted to check into Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. The 392-room hotel is among only eight in the United States and 13… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Munich awarded a Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide

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Mandarin Oriental, Munich awarded a Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide   Hong Kong, 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Munich has become the first hotel in Germany to be awarded a Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide. “We are thrilled to receive this special distinction, as the first and only hotel in Germany. This… Read the full press release

Emirates Palace named one of Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotels

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide today (2/20/2018 ) revealed its prestigious list of Five-Star properties, and Emirates Palace is thrilled to be included in the exclusive set of six Five-Star hotels out of thousands located in the Middle East and Africa. Forbes Travel Guide has been rating… Read the full press release