Hyatt announces Alila Napa Valley in St. Helena, California

Idyllic wine country retreat will mark the Alila brand’s third hotel in California and the U.S. CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (January 28, 2021) an expansion of the luxury lifestyle Alila brand in the United States with the addition of Alila Napa Valley in St. Helena,… Read the full press release

Hyatt to bring three hotels in Sweden under the JDV Hotel brand

Story Hotel Riddargatan and Story Hotel Signalfabriken in Stockholm and Story Hotel Studio Malmö will mark the debut of Hyatt’s JDV Hotel brand in Europe CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today (JANUARY 27, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into franchise agreements with Story Hotels Holding AB… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the Hyatt-branded hotel in Estonia, Hyatt Place Tallinn opening early 2023

Hyatt Place Tallinn will represent a significant milestone as Hyatt continues to thoughtfully grow its select service offering ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt announced today (JANUARY 26, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management and related agreements with ESTMA HPT OU for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Estonia, Hyatt Place… Read the full press release

Hyatt resorts in Latin America offers complimentary on-property COVID-19 testing for guests traveling to the U.S.

New on-property COVID-19 tests and special Travel Delay Rate offer peace of mind and convenience for travelers visiting Hyatt hotels in Mexico, Costa Rica, the Caribbean and South America CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Driven by Hyatt’s purpose of care and to support the wellbeing of guests, World of Hyatt members and… Read the full press release

Accor and Faena Group partner to expand the Faena brand around the globe

Paris, France, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Alan Faena and Len Blavatnik of Faena Group, together with Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor, today (January 26, 2021) announced the launch of a global strategic partnership focused on expanding the Faena brand around the globe. Faena, one of the world’s most impactful brands in… Read the full press release

IHG® to host series of virtual Hotel Development Symposiums in early 2021

Series of virtual events feature dynamic hotel brands available for conversions and new development in the Americas Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today (25 JANUARY 2021) the schedule for a series of virtual Hotel Development Symposiums in early 2021…. Read the full press release

Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants to open its first property in France this spring — Kimpton St Honoré Paris

Kimpton® St Honoré Paris will bring the brand’s heartfelt hospitality to the city’s Opéra District Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Unveiling a new chapter in its European expansion, IHG® Hotels & Resorts’ boutique luxury brand, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, will open its first property in France this spring. The opening of Kimpton… Read the full press release

IHG® to develop eight Holiday Inn Express in the MEA region

Agreement will see the debut of the brand in 4 countries Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has recently signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Ishraq Hospitality, a division of the Dubai-based Mohamed & Obaid Almulla Group, to develop eight… Read the full press release

Marriott International launches Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy across Asia Pacific

Newly launched pilot program set to allow guests to forge connections with local communities for meaningful travel across Asia Pacific whether at home or abroad HONG KONG, 2021-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (JANUARY 26, 2021) announces the launch of Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy, a program offering meaningful travel across Asia… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay appoints Chef Thomas Bouledin as new pastry chef

New Pastry Chef joins world-class culinary team Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — 2021 is off to a sweet start at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay with the appointment of Pastry Chef Thomas Bouledin, who brings Michelin-star credentials and his French-Spanish heritage to the Resort’s world-class culinary team. At just 26,… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels appoints Junichi Tamakoshi to Regional Director Sales and Business Development, Japan

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Junichi Tamakoshi to Regional Director Sales and Business Development, Japan. Having previously worked as Director of Business Development at Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong for more than 8 years, he was also involved in various… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality appoints Florian Daniel to the newly created position of Chief Information Officer

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is taking a further important step along its pathway to restructuring. Florian Daniel has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Information Officer with immediate effect. In his capacity as CIO, Mr. Daniel will be responsible for the areas of Commercial… Read the full press release

Hyatt to bring Hyatt Centric brand to The Republic of Georgia

New lifestyle hotel will introduce the Hyatt Centric brand to The Republic of Georgia ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt announced today (JANUARY 25, 2021) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Alliance City LLC for the development of Hyatt Centric Boulevard Batumi. Expected to open in 2025, the hotel… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces IntercityHotel in Breda — the third IntercityHotel in The Netherlands

Deutsche Hospitality announces a new hotel for Breda in 2023 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — A third IntercityHotel will be coming to the homeland of Rembrandt, Jan Vermeer und Vincent van Gogh in 2023. The Netherlands is a popular travel destination, and Deutsche Hospitality is adding an attractive location in… Read the full press release

IHG announces Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche to open in January 2022

Signing continues accelerated growth of the Holiday Inn brand across Saudi Arabia  Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a Management Agreement with Saleh Alsalamah and Partner Companies, to open Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche. Having signed Holiday Inn Riyadh Al… Read the full press release

IHG announces Hotel Indigo Sydney Centre scheduled to open in 2025

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The huge momentum behind IHG’s Hotel Indigo brand in Australasia continues with the signing of a new agreement with City Tattersalls Club (CTC) in Sydney. Scheduled to open in 2025, Hotel Indigo Sydney Centre will sit atop the iconic Club’s premises in a newly renovated, 49-story… Read the full press release

Marriott International to debut the first Ritz-Carlton ski resort in Europe

The Ritz-Carlton, Zermatt will mark a new era of unrivalled elegance in one of Europe’s highest mountain ranges ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND, 2021-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (JANUARY 21, 2021) announced it has signed an agreement with Mario Julen to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to Zermatt, debuting the first Ritz-Carlton ski resort in… Read the full press release

Earn twice the bonus points through Choice Privileges’ New Year, New Bonus promotion

Loyalty Members Can Earn Twice the Points During Stays This Winter ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is kicking off the new year with the launch of a New Year, New Bonus promotion. Now through Feb. 28, Choice Privileges members who book and stay at participating Choice… Read the full press release

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul celebrates its 30th anniversary

Istanbul, Turkey, 2021-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With a history dating back to the 17th century, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul not only fuses history and luxury but has also inspired travel buffs and the tourism industry all over the world for 30 years. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year under Kempinski management, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul… Read the full press release

Marriott International to open 100 properties in Asia Pacific in 2021

75 Properties Opened Across Asia Pacific in 2020 HONG KONG, 2021-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) continues to expand its portfolio, expecting to open 100 properties in Asia Pacific in 2021, bringing more brands and experiences to new destinations for guests across the region. In 2020, the company celebrated its… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces the opening of the new IntercityHotel Hildesheim

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality launched the new IntercityHotel Hildesheim on 18 January 2021. This modern and comfortable upper mid-scale hotel is located right next to Hildesheim’s main railway station and within easy reach of the city’s historic old quarter. Interior design is by the Italian architect Matteo… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality appoints Norbert Speth as Vice President Corporate Strategy & Openings

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Norbert Speth has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President Corporate Strategy & Openings at Deutsche Hospitality with effect from 1 February 2021. Mr. Speth, who has also worked at InterContinental and Marriott, will be responsible in future for the pooling and… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The opening marks the first Grand Hyatt branded hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today ((January 17, 2021)) the opening of Grand Hyatt Al Khobar Hotel and Residences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the Kingdom…. Read the full press release

Le Cinq, Le George and  L Orangerie restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris retain five star rankings  in the Michelin Guide

The luxury hotel’s three restaurants have retained their rankings in the 2021 edition of the famous Michelin Guide, with three Michelin-starred Chef Christian Le Squer and Michelin-starred Chefs Simone Zanoni and Alan Taudon at the helm Paris, France, 2021-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Cinq, Le George and L’Orangerie restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris have retained their rankings in the latest edition of the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto welcomes Mary Ann Gamboa as Marketing Director

Mary Ann Gamboa joins the dynamic Four Seasons Hotel Toronto leadership team Toronto, Canada, 2021-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — For Mary Ann Gamboa, leading by example with the genuine desire to develop her team is the cornerstone of her tenured career. Before she immigrated to Canada in 1998, Mary Ann began her career in Manila,… Read the full press release

Moxy Austin-University opens its doors to guests

The First Moxy Hotel in Texas will be a Vibrant Hangout with Close Proximity to Campus AUSTIN, TX, 2021-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Austin-University has officially opened its doors today (JANUARY 13, 2021) as the first Moxy hotel to debut in Texas, tucked directly alongside the University of Texas at Austin campus. Owned by… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport debuts $20 million transformation

Owned by Manga Hotels, the newly renovated Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport, an IHG hotel, debuts a fresh start  Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport, owned and operated by Manga Hotels, opens its doors after completing a $20 million renovation. The transformation marks a new beginning for the hotel… Read the full press release

Renowned Chef Albert Au named executive chef at Cantonese restaurant Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Singapore, 2021-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — With almost three decades of experience in prestigious Chinese restaurants in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, renowned Cantonese Chef Albert Au 歐國強 has landed on the tropical shores of Singapore and now helms the one Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Chef Au’s impressive culinary career began at… Read the full press release

Enjoy an array of complimentary services and amenities with Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora’s Extended Stay program

Enjoy an array of complimentary services and amenities with Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora’s Extended Stay program Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2021-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The just-refreshed Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, named Best for an Epic Stay in the World by AFAR, recently introduced its Extended Stay program. Created to address the trend of extended… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces strategic partnership with Penn National Gaming

Members of Choice Hotels’ and Penn National Gaming’s Loyalty Programs Will Soon Earn and Redeem Points When Staying at Hotel or Gaming Properties Across the Country ROCKVILLE, Md. and WYOMISSING, Pa., 2021-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has entered into a strategic agreement with Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN), the nation’s largest regional… Read the full press release