Kempinski Hotels celebrates 116 years of hospitality experience with Facebook Promotion

Geneva, Switzerland, 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — No other luxury hotel company can claim 116 years of hospitality experience. From its humble beginnings in Berlin to 74 hotels in 30 countries today Kempinski has set the standard for European gastronomy and savoir-vivre. Kempinski invites its Facebook fans to take a journey through the history of the company and… Read the full press release

The Howard Johnson® hotel brand offers 35 percent off mid-week stays booked on Monday

PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tired of the Monday blues? The Howard Johnson® hotel brand is here to help, offering 35 percent off mid-week stays booked on Monday. The latest in the iconic brand’s ongoing series of Happy Monday-themed promotions, the discount is available exclusively for travelers who opt-in by registering their email address at www.hojohappymonday.com. Once… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group announced up to 30% savings on bookings made three to 45 days in advance

Travelers Can Save Up to 30% on Bookings Made Three to 45 Days in Advance Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Time is winding down for wanderlusters to fulfill 2013 resolutions to “travel more”, “travel farther,” or “travel smarter,” and Preferred Hotel Group is helping put those goals within reach with its Advance Purchase offer…. Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Group announced free unlimited WiFi access across all of its establishments as of January 2014

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — From January 2014, guests at all establishments that make up the Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts and InterCityHotel brands will be able to enjoy the convenience of free WiFi access in their rooms and in the lobby and surf away to their heart’s content via laptop or smart phone. The… Read the full press release

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts launched “Extraordinary Day” packages for luxury experiences seekers across 13 key properties throughout North America

InterContinental® Brand Launches Sweepstakes for a Chance to win Extravagant Weekend Getaway Atlanta, GA, United States, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Imagine visiting a city and getting to experience the “In the Know” sights and luxury experiences of the destination. Drawing from more than 60 years of global expertise, the IHG® brand’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)]InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts is… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announced it signed six multi-development franchise agreements in Germany

Denham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has concluded a multi-development franchise agreement with Bierwirth & Kluth Hotelmanagement GmbH to develop five hotels across Germany. The first hotel under the agreement – Holiday Inn Hamburg – City Nord – has already been signed. This is… Read the full press release

New Zealand tourism industry won multiple awards at 2013 World Travel Awards

New Zealand, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The New Zealand tourism industry is in celebration mode after a swathe of victories at the 2013 World Travel Awards – also known as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’. Air New Zealand celebrated a double victory when the Australasian awards were announced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Double joy … Read the full press release

Las Vegas’s “What happens here, stays here” turns 10 years

From Infamous Super Bowl Snub to Global Movie Franchise, a Look Back at How the Campaign Shaped the Destination and Pop Culture LAS VEGAS, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas is a world-class vacation destination built on the principle of adult freedom, and no other tagline encapsulates this mentality better than the destination’s iconic “What happens here,… Read the full press release

Taste of Sonoma comes to the Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s Molokini Bar & Grille with Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo

Wailea-Makena, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Makena Beach & Golf Resort’s Molokini Bar & Grille continues its monthly Food & Wine Education Series on Thursday October 26, 2013 at  6:30 PM with a Taste of Sonoma. This month, Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo returns to the Makena with three wines from Sonoma County. In addition to a… Read the full press release

Dolan Hotels formed educational partnership with four Jersey secondary schools; Le Rocquier, Les Quennevais, Grainville and Haute Valle

Jersey, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dolan Hotels has launched an on-going educational partnership directly linking its hotels and restaurants with four Jersey secondary schools; Le Rocquier, Les Quennevais, Grainville and Haute Vallee. The scheme, which started this month, has been developed by Dolan Hotels to share their professional knowledge and skills with students and support the curriculum… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced opening of Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown Marks Brand’s Third Hotel in Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) today announces the opening of Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown, which has just completed a rebranding and renovation. “We are excited to add to the momentum in the Minneapolis community by welcoming the first Hyatt Place hotel to the… Read the full press release

Plaza Premium Lounge to debut on Heathrow’s new Terminal 2

Heathrow is proud to announce Plaza Premium Lounge’s debut landing into Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 : The Queen’s Terminal scheduled to open in June 2014. London, UK, 2013-10-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Embracing Heathrow’s long association with the British Royal family and the terminal that has been named in Queen Elizabeth’s honour, the new Plaza Premium Lounge will… Read the full press release

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group becomes exclusive hotel partner for CNBC Africa’s prestigious TV series “It’s Africa’s Time”

Minneapolis, Minn., United States, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, ranked for four consecutive years on Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical companies list, joins the prestigious TV series “It’s Africa’s Time” (CNBC Africa) as an exclusive hotel partner. In episode 11, “It’s Africa’s Time” travels with Carlson Rezidor to Cape Town and Addis Ababa… Read the full press release

TradeWinds Island Resorts invites hockey fans to St. Pete Beach for Tampa Bay Lightning game watching parties

St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — TradeWinds Island Resorts Hosts “Away” Lightning Game Watch Parties on the Beach When: Thursday, October 3 – 7:00 p.m. – vs. Boston Bruins– Season Opener Saturday, October 5 – 8:00 p.m. – vs. Chicago Blackhawks Friday, November 1 – 7:00 p.m. – vs. Carolina Hurricanes Saturday, December… Read the full press release

Hyatt announced qualified intermediary acquired The Peabody Orlando hotel from UST Hotel Joint Venture for $717M and rebranded it as Hyatt Regency Orlando

Chicago, Il, USA, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (the “Company” or “Hyatt”) (NYSE: H) announced today that a qualified intermediary acquired The Peabody Orlando hotel from UST Hotel Joint Venture, Ltd. in a like-kind exchange transaction, for approximately $717 million (subject to standard and customary proration and closing adjustments).  The hotel has been rebranded as… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, DiNapoli Capital Partners and Rockwood Capital announce the opening of Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek

Chicago, Il, USA, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), DiNapoli Capital Partners and Rockwood Capital, LLC today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek. The hotel’s rebranding and completion of $10 million in property-wide improvements including all new guestrooms, meeting spaces and a new dining area, marks the third Hyatt Place location in… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels and natural Thai skincare line THANN partner to roll out new amenities line in Marriott properties

Washington D.C., U.S.A., 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) and THANN, a natural Thai skincare line, today announced their partnership to reinvigorate the guestroom beauty experience by rolling out a new amenities line in Marriott properties throughout the Americas and Asia. Propelled by growing consumer demand of its customers for… Read the full press release

Hilton Sofia Bulgaria welcomed more than 350 guests for Oktoberfest Celebration

SOFIA, Bulgaria, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — On September 21 Hilton Sofia hosted the official Oktoberfest celebration in the city. More than 350 guests joined the spectacular event, organized under the patronage of the German Embassy. The entire hotel lobby was transformed into a beer tent. The Kids Oktoberfest started at 17:00 and in addition to the various themed… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake offers unique scented journey during the short blossom period of the sweet osmanthus

Hangzhou at West Lake, China, 2013-10-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Crowned the city flower of Hangzhou, sweet osmanthus has a rather short blossom period during late summer and early autumn, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of the most beloved flowers for the locals. Tucked away on the city’s west side by the Lingyin area, there… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto celebrates its first birthday with social media contest #FSCelebrate

The flagship Hotel has a line-up of activities in celebration of its anniversary Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s been quite a year for Four Seasons Hotel Toronto with more than a dozen internationally renowned accolades. The new flagship hotel is celebrating its first birthday with a range of different offerings for guests and locals alike. From… Read the full press release

Fabrice Vulin appointed Caprice Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China, 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong announces the appointment of Fabrice Vulin as Caprice Chef. Decorated with awards and with vast experience from Michelin-starred kitchens across France, Vulin moves to Hong Kong in November 2013 with his first new Caprice menu expected to be plated and presented in early 2014. Hailing from Briançon, France, Vulin has… Read the full press release

Exotic video food tour exploring Nevis’s culinary heritage at Four Seasons YouTube Channel

Nevis, West Indies, Caribbean, 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — A trip to Bountiful?  Armchair travellers everywhere can now enjoy a virtual taste of Nevis as they log on to Four Seasons YouTube Channel and join the crew of projectexplorer.org as they cover the terrain of Nevis’s abundant culinary landscape.  This exotic video food tour is action packed as ProjectExplorer.org Host Zoe… Read the full press release

Tree-like custom art sculpture to be installed in the recently renovated lobby of the AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — An original, tree-like art sculpture will be installed in the recently renovated lobby of the AAA Five DiamondFour Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, further enhancing the sleek space by reflecting its indoor-outdoor feel. The installation will be complete on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Conceived and created by Toronto-based artist Ken Gangbar, the 17-foot… Read the full press release

Joie de Vivre Hospitality founder Chip Conley joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality

Kicks off Global Hospitality Campaign to Educate and Empower Host Community San Francisco, Calif., 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airbnb, the community marketplace to list, discover and book unique accommodations around the world, today announced that Chip Conley, founder of the award-winning, boutique hotel company, Joie de Vivre Hospitality, has joined the company as the Head of Global… Read the full press release

Maria Jagla appointed General Manager Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh announces the appointment of Maria Jagla as new General Manager of the Red Sea Resort. Maria is a hotel veteran who made the switch to Four Seasons twenty years ago, having first started in the “land down under” in Sydney, Australia.  Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is Maria’s 9th Four… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Austin appoints Maria Hirt as New Director of Marketing

Four Seasons veteran excited to call Austin home Austin, U.S.A, 2013-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Austin announces the appointment of Maria Hirt as Director of Marketing, overseeing sales, catering, public relations, advertising and room revenue at the 291-room hotel in downtown Austin. Originally from Lima, Peru, Hirt is a long-time Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts manager, serving in various sales… Read the full press release

Inland American Lodging Group, Inc. to acquire from Hyatt Hotels Corporation two Andaz hotels located in Napa, CA, and Savannah, GA

Oak Brook, Ill., 2013-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Inland American Lodging Group, Inc. (“IALG”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc. (“Inland American”), and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that IALG has acquired a portfolio of two Andaz hotels for approximately $115 million. The hotels, both part of Hyatt’s acclaimed boutique… Read the full press release

Unique massage treatment while whales sing underwater at Four Seasons Resort Maui, Hawaii

Humpback whales sing for guests; sights and sounds soothe the soul Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A., 2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Specialized massage therapists treat guests in the warm water in front of Four Seasons Resort Maui.  This is the Resort Spa’s signature Wai-Vari water treatment therapy, an amazingly therapeutic treatment. A unique weightless experience designed specifically for relieving physical discomfort and mental stress…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the Think Pink campaign

Specialty cocktail, dessert and Spa Suite invite guests to Think Pink this October 2013-09-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — This October Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts honour Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the Think Pink campaign. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, ART Restaurant Seattle and The Spa invite guests to enjoy special events and offers all month long with a portion of proceeds… Read the full press release

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ranked #1 Overall Resort in North America by the annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll

Teton Village, WY, 2013-09-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The votes are in, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is ranked #1 Overall Resort in North America by the annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll.  SKI Magazine’s survey, now in its 26th year, provides an annual snapshot of the Top 50 resorts in North America. Readers rank resorts in 20 different categories that… Read the full press release