Marriott signs largest hotel-branded residential project to date worldwide

Project would add close to 4,200 residential and officetel units in Vietnam, positioned to meet the increasing demand for distinct premium lifestyle offerings Bethesda, MD, 2021-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today (JANUARY 7, 2021) announced a milestone agreement with Vietnam-based real estate firm Masterise Homes to develop a dual-branded… Read the full press release

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of The St. Regis Cairo

An Epitome of Modern Egyptian Glamour, the hotel brings Exquisite Design and Signature Butler Service to the Bustling Metropolis CAIRO, EGYPT, 2021-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, today (JANUARY 6, 2021) announced the highly-anticipated opening of The St. Regis Cairo. Rising tall on the banks of… Read the full press release

IHG® announces Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District, opening in January 2022

The latest signing supports IHG’s growth ambition in KSA Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a Management Agreement with Lina Snacks Foods Company, to open Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District. Building on IHG’s recent signings in KSA, including… Read the full press release

IHG® to bring dual-branded Hotel Indigo and Staybridge Suites in Nottingham’s Island Quarter

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has committed to bring two of its world-renowned brands to Nottingham (UK) after signing a management agreement with Conygar, the developer behind The Island Quarter development. IHG will be bringing its upscale boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo as… Read the full press release

IHG® announces 300-room Crowne Plaza Danang Waterfront scheduled to open in 2023

Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has signed a management agreement with Minh Dong Travel Service and Trading Company Limited – a member of PGT Group – to open the second Crowne Plaza in Danang. The 300-room Crowne Plaza Danang Waterfront will welcome guests in 2023. With unobstructed… Read the full press release

Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya ready to assist travellers as travel and tourism restarts

NAIROBI, Kenya, 2021-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — As we slowly restart travel and tourism Kenya is ready to host tourist with strict health measures taken. Once advice one should take is to have additional extra days in the city so as to have the COVID-19 test for travelers done. Ask the travel experts at… Read the full press release

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort announces new international award wins

Doha, Qatar, 2021-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Amid a year of shutdowns and strictly guided re-openings Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has emerged as Thailand’s top resort with a number of prestigious international award wins to add to its collection. The resort which blends contemporary design with traditional Thai hospitality and old-world charm, was named the winner… Read the full press release

Gabriel Carlos named Bar Manager of One-Ninety Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Singapore, 2021-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Passionate about the art of bartending and a familiar face at guest shifts, bar conventions and trade seminars around the world, Gabriel Carlos now lends his effervescent personality as Bar Manager of One-Ninety Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Better known as Gab, his passion for the trade started when he had a… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels announces the opening of the Cambria Hotel Detroit-Shelby Township

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its rapid expansion across the country with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Detroit-Shelby Township. This marks the brand’s fifth new hotel since June, joining properties in Greenville, South Carolina; Madeira Beach, Florida; Ocean City, Maryland; and Sonoma, California. The four-story,… Read the full press release

G6 Hospitality commits to a proactive, zero-tolerance stance on human trafficking

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — G6 Hospitality, parent company of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, reaffirms its commitment to raising awareness about human trafficking and supporting the important work being done across industries to end human trafficking. “G6 Hospitality is deeply committed to doing our part to end human trafficking in… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of the first Hyatt hotel in the Cambodian capital, Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh

Offering 247 rooms, the opening marks the largest hotel by an international brand in the city and Hyatt’s debut in the Cambodian capital CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 6, 2021) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, the first Hyatt hotel in the Cambodian capital and… Read the full press release

Spas of America Unveils Top 100 Spas of 2020

Top 100 Spas of 2020, Red Mountain Resort

ST. GEORGE, UTAH, 2021-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — While North American travelers haven’t been able to travel as much as they would like, it hasn’t stopped them from looking, according to Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2020. The spa and wellness travel website cited Country, Mountain and Mineral Spas as the most… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of five UrCove properties in the major gateway cities of Shanghai, Chengdu and Nanjing

The new openings reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to reach China’s underserved upper-midscale segment and strategically grow the Hyatt brand in China CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt today (December 29, 2020) announced that UrCove, the new hospitality brand developed under a joint venture between Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotel Group affiliates, opened its… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels launches its year-end campaign, Stay A Little Longer

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2020-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — To wrap up the year, Wharf Hotels has launched its year-end campaign inviting guests to take some time out for themselves and their families with their Stay A Little Longer offer. From now until 17 January 2020, sixteen of the group’s Niccolo and Marco Polo… Read the full press release

Hyatt completes the sale of Exhale Enterprises LLC

CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt announced today (DEC 22, 2020) the completion of its sale of Exhale Enterprises LLC, which includes Exhale, an internationally recognized spa and fitness brand in the U.S. and Caribbean, to E-HALO Holdings, LLC in partnership with Integrity Square, LLC, a leading advisory firm and growth equity… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the first IHG hotel in East Malaysia

Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has launched the first IHG hotel in East Malaysia, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre. Officially opening on 21 December 2020, this contemporary hotel is in the heart of Sabah’s bustling capital city and offers clean, comfortable and convenient stays, making it the best… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

New resort to redefine luxury hospitality on the Gold Coast with stunning aesthetics, personalized wellness programs and exceptional service GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA, 2020-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, has announced the opening of JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, marking the debut of Marriott International’s iconic JW Marriott… Read the full press release

Bar Trigona at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur launches new initiative to renew Malaysian forestland while supporting local farming communities

Renewing Malaysian forestland, one cocktail at a time Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2020-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Combining a passion for great cocktails with a commitment to restore the local forestland, Bar Trigona at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has launched a long-planned project – A Tree Today, A Forest Tomorrow. Bar Trigona, recently recognised among World’s 50 Best Bars by… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotels announces the opening of Frutt Mountain Resort in the heart of Central Switzerland on 19 December 2020

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In the heart of Central Switzerland and only 40 km from Lucerne, Frutt Mountain Resort, newly managed by Kempinski Hotels, will welcome ski and nature lovers in the midst of a winter wonderland from 19 December 2020. The gondola takes guests up to 2,000 metres directly to the… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotels appoints Bernold Schroeder as CEO ad interim

Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group Kempinski Hotels announces today (14 December 2020) the appointment of Bernold Schroeder as Chairman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer ad interim, effective immediately. The news follows the decision of the Kempinski Supervisory Board to part ways with former Chief… Read the full press release

PATA announce a new organisational partnership with Hotel Resilient

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2020-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a new organisational partnership with Hotel Resilient, a scientific benchmarking and certification body for crisis risk management and climate change adaptation of hotels and resorts based on internationally recognized and industry supported standards. “Tourism is one of… Read the full press release

ONYX Hospitality Group announces the first-ever Shama resort, Shama Yalong Bay Sanya in Hainan, China

Devoted to integrating a ‘no boundaries’ lifestyle into an amazing resort setting, Shama Yalong Bay Sanya is set to welcome its first guests in February 2021 Shanghai, China, 2020-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, has signed a management agreement with Hainan Sunup Group Investment… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels to develop new Cambria Hotels in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee through new franchise agreements

Upscale Brand Awards Franchise Agreements in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has awarded franchise agreements to Victor Patel of VRL Hotels to develop new Cambria Hotels in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. These agreements further the upscale brand’s traction in Tennessee, which includes the already open Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown as well as… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley announces the appointment of Shaun Acosta as its Executive Resort Chef

Veteran Four Seasons chef to helm Resort’s elevated culinary experiences, including In-Room Dining, Campo poolside restaurant, banquet offerings, the demonstration kitchen, and more Napa Valley, U.S.A., 2020-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, the highly anticipated luxury resort in the heart of California’s famed wine region, announces the appointment of Shaun… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of the new, 148-room Hyatt Place Saltillo, Coahuila, México

SALTILLO, Coahuila, 2020-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Saltillo, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Coahuila is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new, 148-room hotel offers business and leisure travelers an open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere,… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of 137-room Hyatt Regency Cape Town

The hotel marks the second Hyatt hotel in South Africa and brings the brand’s premium level of service to Cape Town for the first time CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (December 15, 2020) announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Cape Town, the first Hyatt-branded property in the… Read the full press release

Nine mountain communities to get support from Vail Resorts $3.3 million COVID-19 emergency relief and behavioral health grants

BROOMFIELD, Colo., 2020-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Vail Resorts’ Chief Executive Officer, Rob Katz, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Elana’s Pantry, today (Dec. 11, 2020) announced more than $3.3 million in COVID-19 emergency relief and behavioral health grants. In nine communities where Vail Resorts operates, these… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels launches Choice Hotels Owners African American Alliance (CHOAAA)

New Owners’ Council to Further Representation, Support and Advocacy for Black and African American Hoteliers ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Part of the company’s longstanding commitment to diversity, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announces the creation of the Choice Hotels Owners African American Alliance (CHOAAA). As the hotel industry’s only franchisee-focused group… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown launches an exclusive health and wellness membership club Club27

New York, U.S.A., 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Recognised this year by Forbes Travel Guide as a Five Star Spa, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown debuts Club27, an exclusive health and wellness membership club designed to suit the most discerning fitness seekers. Created by Senior Spa Director Tara Cruz, Club27 was designed with locals… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River announces opening of new BKK Social Club

Influential Beverage Manager Philip Bischoff curates bespoke cocktails and an exciting spirits selection at the new glamour bar Bangkok, Thailand, 2020-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Evoking the golden age of glamour, the new BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River celebrates the legendary allure of Buenos Aires and the energy of today’s Bangkok…. Read the full press release