Category Archives: Resorts

The 27th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll named Whistler Blackcomb the No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America

Posted on by

Whistler Blackcomb Also Tops Survey For Terrain Variety, Après and Off-Hill Activities WHISTLER, BC, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The 27th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll has named Whistler Blackcomb the No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America. The online survey saw 41,000 resort rankings submitted by SKI Magazine readers and ranks the top… Read the full press release

Great culinary talents join The Fearrington House to create special tasting dinner in honor of Relais & Châteaux’s 60th anniversary

Posted on by

Event Launches Exciting Culinary Season at Fearrington Village Fearrington Village, NC, 2014-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — On Monday, October 13th, four great culinary talents will come together under one roof at The Fearrington House to create a special tasting dinner in honor of the 60th anniversary of Relais & Châteaux, the worldwide collection of… Read the full press release

Knott’s Berry Farm Season Passes for 2015 now on sale

Posted on by

Buena Park, Calif., 2014-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Knott’s Berry Farm Season Passes – one of the best entertainment values in all of Southern California – are now on sale for 2015 at the best price of the season.  This year, Passholders can add the new All Season Dining Plan to their Pass and enjoy… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. opens 150-room JW Marriott Santo Domingo

Posted on by

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) continues to grow its world-class luxury JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of the 150-room JW Marriott Santo Domingo. The grand opening celebration took place today in Santo Domingo and was graced with the presence of President Danilo Medina, Minister of Tourism Francisco… Read the full press release

RCI and Plantation Resort renewed their multi-year affiliation agreement

Posted on by

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI and Plantation Resort recently renewed their multi-year affiliation agreement. The property has a long-standing affiliation with RCI®, and brings a high-quality property in South Carolina’s Grand Strand area to the exchange company’s approximately 3.7 million subscribing members. “Plantation Resort is pleased that we are continuing the mutually beneficial relationship… Read the full press release

TradeWinds Beach Resort: Guy Harvey Outpost hosts Lionfish Safari Tournament, September 6-7, 2014

Posted on by

St. Pete Beach, FL, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — TradeWinds Beach Resort: Guy Harvey Outpost hosts Lionfish Safari Tournament, September 6-7, 2014 When: September 6 – All Day– Lionfish Spearfishing Tournament September 7 – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Tournament Weigh-In & Family Fun Day What: Guy Harvey Outpost, along with Reef Monitoring, Inc…. Read the full press release

Leading Hotels of the World: Leading Hotels in Mexico Offer Excellent Fall Value

Posted on by

New York, United States, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Set on a 500-yard stretch of private beach, Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita, an ultra-luxury boutique resort, comprises 90 graciously appointed one- and two-bedroom suites, all with private terraces and ocean views. Among the highlights of the resort are La Canoa, an award-winning restaurant; a world-class spa, which… Read the full press release

The Mountain Collective™ added Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine in North America to its roster of iconic mountains for the 2014-15 winter season

Posted on by

Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine Joins Collective – Passholders Now Have Access to Seven Leading Destinations on One Pass for Just $389 USD Kid’s Pass prices reduced more than 55 percent – plan a family adventure now BANFF, Alberta, WHISTLER, BC, ASPEN, Colo., JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., ALTA, Utah, SNOWBIRD, Utah, SQUAW VALLEY, Calif., MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. and SAN… Read the full press release

Contemporary wine country resort Solage Calistoga honored with AAA Four Diamond Award for the second consecutive year

Posted on by

Relaxed Luxury, Michelin Star Dining and Destination Spa Define Napa Valley Resort Experience CALISTOGA, CALIF., 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Solage Calistoga, the contemporary wine country resort that redefines “fun” in Napa Valley, today announced AAA has honored the property with a Four Diamond distinction for the second consecutive year. Solage Calistoga, the flagship property… Read the full press release

La Quinta Resort & Club announces multi-million dollar restoration reviving the luster of this iconic desert hideaway

Posted on by

Desert Landmark Set for Property-Wide Enhancement; Debuts Fall/2014 LA QUINTA, Calif., 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The original desert hideaway, La Quinta Resort & Club, has been a haven to Hollywood stars since it first opened in 1926. Now a multi-million dollar restoration revives the luster of this iconic resort with a fresh, modern look in line… Read the full press release

qualia named Best Australian Hotel/Resort in the Australian Federation of Travel Agents 2014 National Travel Industry Awards

Posted on by

Hamilton Island, Australia, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamilton Island’s luxury resort, qualia has been bestowed the honour of Best Australian Hotel/Resort in the Australian Federation of Travel Agents 2014 National Travel Industry Awards; the premier industry event of the year. The Awards provide the opportunity for the industry to acknowledge the achievements of those who… Read the full press release

Red Carnation Hotels: The Old Government House Hotel and Spa has been granted Visit Guernsey’s Gold Award

Posted on by

GUERNSEY, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Old Government House Hotel and Spa has been granted Visit Guernsey’s Gold Award and had its five-star rating and Breakfast Award renewed for a further 12 months. The Gold Award recognises excellence in the experience that guests receive, from the moment they make a reservation, their arrival at the hotel and… Read the full press release

Serena Hotels Africa announced it won 6 awards in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2014

Posted on by

Kigali, Rwanda,  2014-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Five Serena Lodges have been listed among some of the best places in the world, specifically in the top 50 Lodges & Resorts in Africa and the Middle East. – Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge has been rated 11/50 with a score of 89.87% – Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge… Read the full press release

LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius named on the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2014

Posted on by

Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius is delighted to announce that it has been named on the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2014, an annual ranking of the best reviewed hotels as determined by one of the world’s largest full-service online travel site. Pulling from nearly two million annual verified… Read the full press release

Hotel Cala del Porto launched its new beach club “La Vela”

Posted on by

Maremma, Italy, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Located on the coast of the picturesque Maremma with magnificent views of the Tuscan Archipelago, Hotel Cala del Porto, a Relais & Chateaux member, has just launched its new beach club, “La Vela”. The club features a spacious wellness area (130 m²) including solarium, Turkish bath and massage treatment rooms, a large… Read the full press release

The only Green Globe member in Bermuda Rosewood Tucker’s Point awarded Green Globe re-certification

Posted on by

The resort is the only Green Globe member in Bermuda to receive this prestigious accolade. BERMUDA, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Tucker’s Point is excited to announce that it has once again been certified by Green Globe, a world leader in certification of sustainable travel and tourism businesses. Rosewood Tucker’s Point is the only… Read the full press release

Coco Collection appoints Paul Vincent Benedict Brown as the General Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island

Posted on by

MALDIVES, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Coco Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Vincent Benedict Brown as the General Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, the ultimate private island retreat reserved for only the most discerning travellers. Secluded, secret and serene, Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island is one of the world’s… Read the full press release

Belmond announced complimentary 35-minute helicopter safari with its ‘Discover Botswana with Belmond’ offer this July, August and September

Posted on by

Botswana, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond is offering an unforgettable safari experience to guests at its luxury lodges in Botswana, one of the world’s last great wilderness areas. With the ‘Discover Botswana with Belmond’ offer, those booking four nights or more* in July, August and September will be treated to a complimentary 35-minute helicopter safari… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International ha anunciado hoy la apertura de un nuevo establecimiento de la marca TRYP by Wyndham en la Costa del Sol, Estepona, perteneciente a Málaga

Posted on by

Mallorca, España, 2014-6-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha anunciado hoy la apertura de un nuevo establecimiento de la marca TRYP by Wyndham en la Costa del Sol, Estepona, perteneciente a Málaga. El hotel TRYP Estepona Valle Romano es un complejo formado por 430 apartamentos, rodeado por un campo de golf y ubicado a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills announces partnership with organic vegan cooking school and food company Spork Foods

Posted on by

New vegan, gluten-free menu items created by Spork Foods will be available at the Hotel’s poolside Cabana Restaurant Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, U.S.A., 2014-6-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills announces a partnership with Spork Foods, an organic vegan cooking school and food company, owned and operated by sisters Jenny Engel and… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International: La marca Sol Hotels & Resorts se reinventa y presenta cuatro nuevos conceptos de hoteles vacacionales para el cliente actual

Posted on by

Mallorca, España, 2014-6-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International sigue avanzando en su estrategia de revalorización y reposicionamiento de sus marcas y productos. Su última apuesta ha sido el relanzamiento de su marca familiar vacacional Sol Hotels & Resorts – que cuenta actualmente con 70 establecimientos – con la creación de innovadores conceptos que reinventan… Read the full press release

IHG announced its intention to return US$750 million to Shareholders via Special Dividend with Share Consolidation

Posted on by

Buckinghamshire,UK, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — On Friday, 2 May 2014, the Board of IHG announced its intention to return US$750 million to Shareholders via a Special Dividend with a Share Consolidation. The Board today announces it is publishing a circular (the “Circular”) setting out full details of the proposed Special Dividend and associated Share Consolidation… Read the full press release

IHG to open 148-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites in Puebla State, Mexico

Posted on by

IHG expands its footprint in Puebla State, Mexico PUEBLA, PUE., 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] recently announced the opening of the 148-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Puebla Angelopolis hotel which features 18 suites and two master suites, in a 14-story building. The City of Puebla is also known as “The… Read the full press release

Maldives: Sunland Hotels and Coco Collection appointed Armand Chaudhary COO

Posted on by

Maldives, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunland Hotels and Coco Collection have appointed Armand Chaudhary as Chief Operating Officer to lead daily operations of the group of companies. While being based in the group’s new and stylish head office in the capital Male’, Armand will oversee the company’s four properties in the Maldives, namely the exclusive… Read the full press release

Maldives: Kandolhu Island now a Small Luxury Hotels of the World member

Posted on by

Maldives, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Set in North Ari Atoll, Kandolhu is a heart shaped island with wide sweeping beaches surrounded by a ring of an intricately formed house reef; a venue ideal for romantics and those seeking a blissful holiday in the beautiful island-dotted nation of the Maldives. The small island with just… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North to celebrate Father’s Day with a weekend of foodie fun

Posted on by

Specialty golf-themed brunch, three-course dinner highlight weekend celebration Scottsdale, U.S.A., 2014-6-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrate Dad with a weekend of foodie fun this Father’s Day at Proof, an American canteen, and Onyx Bar & Lounge at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North.   Special happenings include everything from a three-course dinner to a golf-themed brunch and ice… Read the full press release

Italian food guru Emanuele Cappellini brings his worldly experience to Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

Posted on by

Cairo at Nile Plaza, Egypt, 2014-6-6 — /Travel PR News/ — As one of the first authentic Italian restaurants to make Cairenes cry “Mama mia!” Bella at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is getting revamped. Not only will the restaurant itself look and feel different upon its impending re-launch but the menu too will get a whole new taste as… Read the full press release

Mali Carow named Food and Beverage Director at Four Seasons Hotel Amman

Posted on by

Amman, Jordan, 2014-6-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mali Carow has been named Food and Beverage Director at Four Seasons Hotel Amman, overseeing all kitchens, in-room dining, banquet events, in addition to food and beverage operations for the six diverse outlets that include Olea, Asia, Vivace, FIVE Grill & Lounge, The Foyer Lounge and The Square Bar. Commenting on her appointment, Livio Faverio, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Amman, states,… Read the full press release

IHG launches “Reel Summer” video contest with chance to win trip to New York City and Meet-and-Greet with actor Josh Lucas

Posted on by

The IHG® Rewards Club “Reel Summer” Video Contest Will Reward a Member of the Hotel Loyalty Program with a Trip to New York City and Meet-and-Greet with Lucas NEW YORK, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — This week in New York City, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading hotel companies,… Read the full press release

Marriott plans to add more than 200 luxury and lifestyle hotel projects over the next several years

Posted on by

Rapid Global Expansion Strategy Leads the Industry. New York, New York, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced plans to significantly grow its global portfolio of luxury and lifestyle brands.  Accounting for nearly 25 percent of the company’s system-wide pipeline, Marriott expects to add more than 200 luxury and lifestyle hotel projects… Read the full press release