Wharf Hotels Associates awarded with prestigious wins at Stelliers Awards for Greater China

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is delighted to announce that four of its Associates were awarded with prestigious wins at this year’s Stelliers Awards for Greater China, held recently in Macau. General Manager of Marco Polo Hotels Hong Kong, Mr Dalip Singh, was awarded the coveted “General Manager… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of the Great Scotland Yard hotel as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The historic building opens as a modern British destination with a food and beverage concept by Chef and Restaurateur Robin Gill CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 9, 2019) the opening of the 152-room Great Scotland Yard hotel as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. On the site of… Read the full press release

Hyatt to debut the first Hyatt branded hotel in Iceland in 2022

The fastest growing Hyatt lifestyle brand expands into the Nordics CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 9, 2019) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with H176 Reykjavík ehf, a fully owned subsidiary of Icelandic real estate company Reitir fasteignafelag hf, to open the… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Riverside Downtown, in Riverside, California

New hotel located in historic downtown Riverside RIVERSIDE, Calif., 2019-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton, the global upper-midscale brand known for its commitment to providing unmatched guest service, today (December 5, 2019) announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Riverside Downtown, in Riverside, California. Owned and developed… Read the full press release

Accor to sell 5% stake in Huazhu Group Limited for USD451m

Paris, France, 2019-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor announces that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell approximately 5% stake in Huazhu Group Limited (HTHT) for USD451m. Accor will keep an approximately 5% stake in Huazhu and Chaiman and CEO Sebastien Bazin will remain on the Board. This transaction, which was conducted in full… Read the full press release

Vail Resorts appoints Nadia Rawlinson to the its board of directors

BROOMFIELD, Colo., 2019-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today (Dec. 5, 2019 ) announced that Nadia Rawlinson has been appointed to the Company’s board of directors. Nadia Rawlinson is the chief human resources officer at Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Since joining Live Nation in June 2016, Rawlinson has led global human… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal recognized with international media accolades

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal brings back the city to the forefront of the global luxury hotel conversation Architecture and design highlight Montreal’s first luxury hotel in decades Sensual and elegant interiors by Gilles & Boissier and Philip Hazan MARCUS Restaurant: modern spaces designed by Atelier Zébulon Perron for Chef Marcus Samuelsson Emblematic eight-floor art installation… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta appoints Marco Violano as Executive Chef

Jakarta, Indonesia, 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Chef Marco Violano believes that his true calling is in feeding people good food. As one can imagine, the newly appointed Executive Chef of Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta takes cooking his home-style Italian cuisine very seriously. Like many Italian chefs, Marco too believes that his mother has been the biggest influence… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis appoints Josh Adams as Chef de Cuisine, Cinder House

St. Louis, U.S.A., 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — From a small organic farm in Illinois to some of the most well-known kitchens in the country, Josh Adams’ passion for adventure and regard for locally sourced ingredients has led him to Cinder House at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, as the newly appointed Chef de Cuisine. Culinary school was not… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston announces celebrity readers for the Teddy Bear Tea event

Lineup includes Patriots and Red Sox stars, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus, Wally, Blades and more Also experience the all-new Teddy Bear Breakfast event Boston, U.S.A., 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Boston announces the celebrity readers for the Teddy Bear Tea event at The Bristol. Now in its 22nd year, the Teddy Bear Tea is a special… Read the full press release

WoodSpring Suites announces the opening of its 50th hotel in Texas, The WoodSpring Suites Pecos

Pecos Opening Marks Extended Stay Brand’s Continued Westward Expansion in the Lone Star State ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — WoodSpring Suites, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), along with developer Summit 11 Investment Group, announce the opening of the brand’s 50th hotel in Texas, underscoring the brand’s continued growth across the U.S. The WoodSpring Suites… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group to operate and manage the renowned Capri Palace in Italy

DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, today (2 December 2019) announced it has been appointed to operate and manage the renowned Capri Palace in Italy. Reopening as Capri Palace, Jumeirah in April 2020, this beautiful Italian property enjoys an idyllic location… Read the full press release

Vail Resorts announces significant expansion of its current youth access efforts

BROOMFIELD, Colo., 2019-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Dec. 3, 2019), as part of its Epic for Everyone platform, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced a significant expansion of its current youth access efforts, with plans to launch new programs at more than a dozen resorts that serve major metropolitan areas, including New York City, Washington,… Read the full press release

Hyatt marks its entry into the Dominican Republic with the opening of Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana resorts

The two all-inclusive resorts bring the best of the Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara brand to life within the exclusive gated community of Cap Cana, located in Punta Cana CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: PLYA) today (December 2, 2019) announced the opening of the combined 750-room all-inclusive… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces more than 20 new luxury hotels and resorts expected to open worldwide by the end of 2020

Five new Park Hyatt hotels expected to open as the brand celebrates its 40th anniversary; The Unbound Collection by Hyatt continues to see strong growth in Europe CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 2, 2019) that more than 20 new luxury hotels and resorts are expected to open… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek reveals VIP excursion around Texas

Hongkong, China, 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is pleased to reveal “Bigger’n Texas,” an ultra-exclusive journey developed as part of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’® collection of one-of-a-kind travel experiences, Rosewood Limited Edition. Offering a VIP excursion around Texas inclusive of custom crafting session with bespoke cowboy boot company Miron Crosby and… Read the full press release

Hotel de Russie and Acqua di Parma celebrate the festive season with a magical winter wonderland

The iconic brand designs a wonderful, snowball-inspired installation that takes centre stage in Piazzetta Valadier, the courtyard of Rome’s historic hotel LONDON, UK, 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — This Christmas, Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte hotel, and Acqua di Parma, the historic maison of elegant fragrances and lifestyle products, are collaborating to celebrate the festive season… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts appoints Michele Allen as the new CFO

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today (December 3, 2019) announced that David B. Wyshner has decided to step down as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, and move into a senior advisory role reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Geoff Ballotti until March 1, 2020. “As the… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan starts the festive season with a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Yinchuan, China, 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan celebrates the festive season starting with a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday. Mr Markus Iseli, the general manager of the hotel, together with the children, lit the Christmas tree as a symbol of warmth and hope. More than 100 guests joined the ceremony and… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Bahía opens the holiday season

Estepona, Spain, 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 700 locals and hotel guests from all over the world descended on the Kempinski Hotel Bahía last weekend for a wonderful Christmas market and lighting of the lavish Diamond Christmas Tree this annual event combined in a single day, luxury, art, charity and local community in line with the… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts experts shares insights and tips for the year ahead

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel and hospitality professionals across the globe are preparing to usher in a new decade of travel, focusing on up-and-coming destinations, increasingly popular lodging trends, and fresh ways to experience travel in a meaningful way that impacts the way people view the world. With more than… Read the full press release

IntercityHotel Freiburg appoints Philipp Kehder as new General Manager

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — 37-year old Philipp Kehder will take over at the helm of the 152-room IntercityHotel Freiburg with effect from 2 December 2019. As the new General Manager, Mr. Kehder will be in charge of both day-to-day operations and the hotel’s strategic divisions. The previous Director Henri… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts® opens the newly refurbished Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park Hotel

A true piece of South African History Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts®, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, opens the newly refurbished Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park Hotel situated in the leafy suburb of Parktown, Johannesburg. Offering authentic experiences designed to bring friends, family and business partners together for genuine and… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Hamburg City

HAMBURG, GERMANY, 2019-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (DECEMBER 2, 2019) announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Hamburg City, the second Courtyard by Marriott hotel in the leading business city. The 277-guestroom hotel is set in an unparalleled city centre location with Hamburg’s gastronomic, shopping and cultural highlights on its doorstep, as well… Read the full press release

Newly renovated Amari Vogue Krabi now ready to welcome travellers

Fresh from an extensive renovation, the resort invites travellers to indulge in boutique charm while basking in the tranquillity of the iconic Andaman coastline. Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — With its trademark karst formations hanging over idyllic white-sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters, it is no wonder Krabi is home to… Read the full press release

TUI Group announces the opening of the TUI Blue Fieberbrunn hotel, TUI Blue’s second hotel in Austria

TUI Blue Fieberbrunn makes its debut for the first Winter season Third TUI Blue hotel in Austria in final construction phase Further hotel openings in Gran Canaria and Morocco Berlin, Germany, 2019-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group continues to expand the portfolio of its lifestyle hotel brand TUI Blue with the opening of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles welcomes Kevin Lopes as its new Executive Pastry Chef

Seychelles, Africa, 2019-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has announced Kevin Lopes as its new Executive Pastry Chef, who joins the culinary team in Petite Anse Bay from his role of head pastry chef at the three Michelin star Sketch in London. With responsibility for the pastry kitchens of the Resort’s three restaurants, in addition to… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels announces the opening of its third hotel in Arizona: the Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announces the opening of its third hotel in Arizona: the Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center. The seven-story, 127-room hotel joins two other Cambria locations in the Grand Canyon State: Cambria Hotel Phoenix Chandler-Fashion Center and Cambria Hotel North Scottsdale Desert Ridge. The new Phoenix hotel… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels announces the appointment of Von Go as General Manager of Marco Polo Shenzhen

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2019-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Von previously held the position of General Manager at Imperial Springs, Guangzhou. Over the past 17 years, Von has successfully built a career in management roles across Asia including China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with luxury hotel brands Dusit, Montigo Resorts and Ritz-Carlton.  During his roles,… Read the full press release

RIU Hotels & Resorts opens new Medical Clinic for the children living in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Guanacaste, Costa Rica, 2019-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — This Tuesday, RIU Hotels & Resorts opened the new Medical Clinic for the children living in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This project forms part of the chain’s investments in social responsibility in the destination and follows its main line of action: protecting childhood. Lola Trian Riu, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, travelled to Costa Rica to attend the inauguration. Lola… Read the full press release