Category Archives: SPAs & Wellness

EVEN™ Hotels introduces the Cork & Kale™ F&B platform focused on simple, natural and good ingredients

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IHG’s Newest Brand Works with Vucurevich Simons Advisory Group and SPE® Certified to Develop Branded F&B Platform Made with Simple.Natural.Good. Ingredients ATLANTA, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — EVEN™ Hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG)[LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] newest brand, created to meet the needs of wellness-minded travelers, today introduces the Cork & Kale™ food and beverage platform focused on simple,… Read the full news article

Hilton Buenavista Toledo once again to welcome their guests to exclusive “Chillout” nights

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TOLEDO, Spain, 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — During the months of June, July and August Hilton Buenavista Toledo once again will welcome their guests to exclusive “Chillout” nights, which will take place every Friday and Saturday on their chic Summer terraces. Enjoy a refreshing array of cocktails and a sumptuous barbecue buffet, later followed by a complementary oriental… Read the full news article

IHG opens Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor Regency in Maine

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Resort located adjacent to Acadia National Park ATLANTA, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor Regency. This resort is located one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, Maine has a marina and lobster pond on-site and boasts stunning views… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group opens Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach in Florida

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Resort located near several water and adventure parks ATLANTA, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach. The beachfront resort is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with stunning ocean views. “The Holiday… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announces the opening of its newest hotel, Mandarin Oriental Taipei

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Hong Kong, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of its newest hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Taipei. In celebration, the luxury property is offering guests a tantalizing Stay for More package which provides three nights’ accommodation for the price of two and an exclusive Dining Experience package which include a… Read the full news article

Hilton Queenstown’s eforea: spa names Karen Savery as its new spa manager

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QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, 2014-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — eforea: spa at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa gains an experienced hand in the management of its affairs with the hiring of Karen Savery as its new spa manager. Savery slips into her new position with a wealth of experience from the wellness industry, having worked the past eight… Read the full news article

Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau welcomes Michelin-starred guest chef Thierry Marx

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Hong Kong, 2014-04-18 — /Travel PR News/ — From 7 to 10 May, Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau welcomes Michelin-starred guest chef Thierry Marx to showcase the very best of his creative and modern French cuisine. Known for his acclaimed restaurants, Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx and Caméliaat Mandarin Oriental, Paris, Thierry Marx marries French tradition and Asian influences with inspirations… Read the full news article

Coco Spa at Coco Bodu Hithi awarded Best Luxury Destination Spa in Maldives at World Luxury Spa Awards 2014

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Maldives, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Coco Collection is honored that Coco Spa at Coco Bodu Hithi is among the winners of the prestigious World Luxury Spa Awards 2014. The award of Best Luxury Destination Spa in Maldives is the latest achievement in an impressive list of awards for Coco Spa at Coco Bodu Hithi…. Read the full news article

RCI added Vistacay Seogwipo and Vistacay Cheonjiyeon to its network of exchange options in South Korea

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SINGAPORE, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI®, the global leader in holiday exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has added to its network of exchange options in South Korea through its latest affiliation with Vistacay Hotel Group. Through this affiliation, RCI members seeking to travel to the world renowned… Read the full news article

Christopher Ehmann appointed general manager at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

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QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, 2014-04-10 — /Travel PR News/ — After opening two hotels in Bangkok for Hilton, and after a four-year run in Southeast Asia, hotelier Christopher Ehmann is relocating to New Zealand’s South Island where he’ll take charge of the three-year-old Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa as general manager. With more than two decades of hospitality management… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotel Group’s Preferred Family collection encourages families to swap classroom curriculums for priceless educational experiences around the globe

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CHICAGO, 2014-04-7 — /Travel PR News/ — This year, the Preferred Family collection from Preferred Hotel Groupencourages families to swap classroom curriculums for travel itineraries and pursue priceless educational experiences around the globe. Whether looking to test their hand at a new sport, learn a second language, or embrace the pastimes of a distinct culture, travelers of all ages… Read the full news article

Meliá, elegida entre las empresas más atractivas para trabajar en España

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Un estudio de la multinacional holandesa de recursos humanos Randstad permite medir la capacidad real de atracción laboral y de talento de las empresas Entre sus propios empleados, Meliá registra unos altos índices de orgullo de pertenencia y “vinculación” emocional con la Compañía Mallorca, España, 2014-04-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Realizado a partir de las… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels opened Hyatt Regency Chongming in Chongming Island, Shanghai

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Opening marks the first international upscale hotel on the beautiful Chongming Island in Shanghai CHICAGO, 2014-04-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Chongming, located on Chongming Island in Shanghai, China. The hotel introduces the Hyatt Regency brand to Shanghai and the first international upscale resort… Read the full news article

Deirdre Bradford promoted to Director of Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Bradford will oversee all Spa operations including managing 45 employees, introducing exclusive Spa treatments and maintaining strong relationships with guests Los Angeles, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Deirdre Bradford has been promoted to Director of Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. She was previously the Assistant Spa Manager, where she managed the daily operations of… Read the full news article

Kristen Thompson joins Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica as new Marketing Director

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New executive team member winner of prestigious Four Seasons President’s Club Award for top sales performance three straight years, 2011-2013 Costa Rica, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Kristen Thompson recently joined the executive team at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica as the new Director of Marketing. Most recently, she was Director of Sales for Four Seasons Hotel Denver and Four Seasons Resort Vail. … Read the full news article

The Waldorf Hilton London to launch its Patissiere Masterclass on Saturday 24 May

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LONDON, 2014-03-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Renowned for its traditional afternoon tea and first class cuisine, The Waldorf Hilton, London, launches its Patissiere Masterclass on Saturday 24 May. Hosted by David Conlon, the hotel’s seasoned Pastry Chef, budding cake designers are invited to try their hand at a range of culinary skills to decorate the perfect… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Boston’s The Spa to reintroduce its ‘Runners’ Revive’ treatment during April in honor of the 118th Boston Marathon

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Hong Kong, 2014-03-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Five-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston will reintroduce its ‘Runners’ Revive’ treatment for the month of April in honor of the 118th Boston Marathon. Created with runners in mind, the 50 minute ‘Runners’ Revive’ massage warms and soothes fatigued legs and feet. Special massage techniques work to flush lactic… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group partners with GROHE over water sustainability in hospitality

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Düsseldorf, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — On March 19, 2014, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and GROHE convened a one-day workshop at the GROHE’s headquarters in Düsseldorf, bringing together for the first time partners from hospitality, sanitary fittings, technical systems, architecture and building design to examine holistically how water is used in the hotel industry. Water is… Read the full news article

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens its first residential project in China, Fairmont Chengdu Residences

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Fairmont Chengdu Residences opens as city’s first branded residential offering   Chengdu, China, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Fairmont Chengdu Residences, the luxury hotel brand’s first residential project in China. Building on Fairmont’s growing presence in Asia Pacific, the residences are part of a mixed-use development that will… Read the full news article

Kempinski Hotels honoured with “The Best Luxury Hotel Brand” at the Voyage 10th Year Anniversary Travel Brand Annual Awards on 6th March, 2014

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Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai Wins “The Best New Opening Hotel”, Owner of Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya Wins “Best Hotel Top Star” and Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan Wins “The Best MICE hotel” Shanghai, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, has been honoured with the prestigious “The Best Luxury Hotel Brand” at the… Read the full news article

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Pastry chef Alfred Merkel’s “Siam Passion” wins Kempinski Dessert of the Year 2014

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German pastry chef in Bangkok wins competition out of 66 entries. Geneva, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Passion fruit, coconut, mango and banana combined with European pastry craftsmanship and a lot of passion for Thai culture – these are the ingredients of Siam Passion, Kempinski’s ‘Dessert Of The Year 2014’. Balancing the sweetness of the exotic… Read the full news article

Adrian Messerli appointed new Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

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Cairo, Egypt, 2014-03-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Olivier Masson, regional vice president Four Seasons Egypt and general manager Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, announces the recent appointment of Adrian Messerli as the new Hotel Manager at Four SeasonsHotel Cairo at Nile Plaza. From the shores of Sharm El Sheikh to the banks of the Nile, in his new position Messerli takes the… Read the full news article

Hilton Foshan opens in China’s southern province of Guangdong

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Hilton Foshan Marks the Brand’s First Hotel in Guangdong’s Third-largest City FOSHAN, China and MCLEAN, Va., 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the Hilton Foshan in China’s southern province of Guangdong. Strategically situated in Chancheng District of Foshan, the 27-story hotel features 600 contemporary guestrooms and suites. Hilton Foshan is… Read the full news article

Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli opens showcasing Marriott Hotels’ newest innovations

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Istanbul, Turkey, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International continues its rapid growth in Eastern Europe with the opening of the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli, taking the company’s total number of properties to seven in Istanbul and eleven in Turkey overall.  From its rooftop heliport and stunning views to impeccably furnished guestrooms and sophisticated event space, this… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas opens the Pool Café for the summer on March 28

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Hong Kong, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas officially opens the Pool Café for the summer Friday, March 28 with a new menu highlighting seasonal favorites and healthy options. The intimate poolside escape will launch a new menu with hearty offerings to start the day, superfood-focused lunch dishes, fresh and flavorful salads, refreshing… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Paris unveiled new Oriental Wellness programme

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Hong Kong, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to offer a new Oriental Wellness programme that will allow guests to combine relaxation with a healthy culinary experience. The programme starts with body and soul conditioning through a one hour yoga lesson, given by a specialist in three different types… Read the full news article

Serena Hotels Tanzania donated foodstuffs to victims of February heavy rains in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region

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Tanzania, 2014-03-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Serena Hotels Tanzania, one of the leading hotels in East Africa , has supplied nutritious foodstuffs for nearly 100 displaced individuals affected by the February heavy rains in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region. “The company was touched by the plight of the helpless population who were affected by the natural disaster,”… Read the full news article

Loews Hotels and FIAT to bring chauffeured FIAT 500Ls service to guests at five Loews addresses across North America

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Chauffeured FIAT 500L service rolled out at five participating Loews Hotels, as three properties go even further with complimentary FIAT rentals for guests NEW YORK, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Got someplace to go? Five participating Loews Hotels will get you get there in style, safety and comfort thanks to a new partnership with FIAT. The first-of-its-kind collaboration between… Read the full news article

LUX* Maldives announced the third edition of the ‘Underwater Festival’, 16 – 20 April 2014

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MALDIVES, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Maldives is proud to announce the third edition of the ‘Underwater Festival’, taking place on the island from 16 to 20 April 2014. Co-sponsoring the event, the leading diving company Euro-Divers presents an array of activities ranging from scuba diving to few of the most beautiful dive sites… Read the full news article

Raffles Istanbul to open in Zorlu Center this summer

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ISTANBUL, 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — When it opens this summer, Raffles Istanbul will be the perfect embodiment of the ‘new’ face of Istanbul: cutting-edge, eclectic and energetic. The hotel is at the heart of the Zorlu Center, a new hub for fashion, food and the arts on the European shore in Beşiktaş – overlooking… Read the full news article