The Waldorf Astoria New York announced the appointment of Matthew Schindler as the hotel’s chef de cuisine

Chef to oversee famed kitchens of New York institution’s dining outlets NEW YORK, 2013-08-12— /travelprnews.com/ — The Waldorf Astoria New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Schindler as the hotel’s chef de cuisine. Schindler brings more than 20 years of culinary experience in a variety of venues and kitchens to the Waldorf Astoria’s famed… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC released its H1 2013 results, $350M special dividend

2013-08-09— /travelprnews.com/ — Good performance with strong signing activity Financial summary0 2013 20121 % Change YoY Actual CER2 CER & ex. LDs3 Revenue $936m $878m 7% 7% 2% Operating profit $338m $281m 20% 20% 6% Total adjusted EPS 78.2¢ 62.8¢ 25% Total basic EPS4 127.8¢ 93.4¢ 37% Interim dividend per share 23.0¢ 21.0¢ 10% Net debt… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group announced two new EVEN™ Hotels signings scheduled to open early 2014

Holistic Wellness Hotel Brand from IHG Maintains Momentum with Two Signings, Scheduled to Open Early 2014 ATLANTA, 2013-08-09— /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announces the signing of two EVEN™ Hotelsproperties, confirming locations for the highly-anticipated first hotels and continuing development momentum for the holistic wellness brand. The hotels, located at 1775 Rockville Pike in… Read the full news article

Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa offered as the perfect holiday for the “The Price is Right!” TV show winners

“The Price is Right!”  is a leading American TV show which now enters its landmark 42nd Season.  Always looking for great partners to award their contestants, this year they will propose the Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa as a perfect holiday for their winners. 2013-08-05— /travelprnews.com/ — The Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa will make available for… Read the full news article

Final summer treat with limited-time packages and treatments at The Spa At The Hotel Hershey

Hershey, Pa., 2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — As summer draws near the end, visitors to The Spa At The Hotel Hershey can enjoy a final summer treat with limited-time packages and treatments available through the end of August. Guests can experience select seasonal offerings that include: Vacation for A Day  Embark on the perfect summer getaway with a Traditional Massage, Personal… Read the full news article

World’s largest hotel company Wyndham Hotel Group debuts in Peru with the full-service Wyndham Cusco Saqsayhuaman in Cusco

CUSCO, Peru, 2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,410 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the opening of the full-service Wyndham Cusco Saqsayhuaman in Cusco, Peru, the first property to fly the upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand flag in the South American country. The 79-room Wyndham Cusco Saqsayhuaman becomes… Read the full news article

Six Senses Laamu Maldives offers Exclusive Yoga Retreats at its Spa with highly respected practitioner Chandra Winzenried

2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Complementing Aqua Season at Six Senses Laamu, the resort’s Six Senses Spa will be hosting two Yoga retreats with highly respected practitioner, Chandra Winzenried, helping guests reconnect with themselves and the world around them. Re-energise, strengthen the body and get more zzzz’s The first retreat, from 8th to 13th August 2013, combines… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong attracts with the best swimming pool in town this summer

2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the best swimming pool in town, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is the ideal choice for a summer stay in the city. Located on the sixth floor rooftop and offering poolside resort-style service, two swimming pools, loungers, whirlpools and a delicious menu at the Pool Terrace café, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong offers a retreat in the centre of… Read the full news article

Experience more of Manila with Mandarin Oriental’s “More In Manila” Package

Hong Kong, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Manila invites guests to make the most of their time in this exciting city pulsating with a vibrant business district, colourful shopping and nightlife, and a rich culture. The “More in Manila” offer starts at PHP 6,000 for a Deluxe or Business Room and includes a complimentary third night when guests book a… Read the full news article

Special late summer body treatment offered at the Spas at Mandarin Oriental

HONG KONG, 2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spas at Mandarin Oriental are offering an energising treatment that is perfect for late summer. The 80 minute Time to Flourish body treatment relates to the Chinese element of Earth, which is the energy of late summer and represents the still moment between seasons, when flowers are in full bloom… Read the full news article

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing: absolute individuality combined with some of the world’s most clinically advanced therapies

2013-07-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing combines a philosophy of absolute individuality with some of the world’s most clinically advanced therapies to offer personalized renewal for all. In a first for the city, The Spa fuses indigenous Chinese ingredients and time-honoured traditions with cutting edge techniques and technology to present treatments as decadent and effective… Read the full news article

Specialty Spa Menu for the Summer Festival Season at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe

Seasonal offerings tie into summer calendar of events. 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Summer in Santa Fe means plentiful fiestas and festivals, celebrating the temperate climate, rich cultural traditions and vibrant food offerings of the destination. The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe introduces a menu of seasonal services, offered until the end of September, to coincide with the summer… Read the full news article

Discovery Shores Boracay has been voted by the readers of Travel + Leisure as the No. 1 Hotel Spa in Asia!

Manila, Philippines, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — July 2, 2013 – For the third year in a row, Discovery Shores Boracay has been voted by the readers of Travel + Leisure as the No. 1 Hotel Spa in Asia! The first time they received this recognition was in 2011. Discovery Shores Boracay (DSB) is also named theNo. 1 Hotel for Families in Asia and ranks among… Read the full news article

The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has added customized treatment to help fight the ageing process

2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Blending traditional Hawaiian spa experiences with cutting-edge services, innovative new treatments represent just three of myriad body toning and skin care treatments, offering guests immediate results with no down time. Known for its innovative and cutting-edge approaches to health and wellness, The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has added a customized treatment to… Read the full news article

The Leading Hotels of the World offer unique yoga experiences to help harried travelers achieve serenity

2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everyone needs to find healthy ways to relax, release and regenerate, and The Leading Hotels of the World offer unique yoga experiences to help harried travelers achieve serenity. Here are just a few. At Grand Hotel Heiligendamm on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast, guests experience authentic yoga from the Himalayas with yoga master Sanjay Vyas…. Read the full news article

LIFESTAGE skincare products and new facial treatments at Acqualina Spa by ESPA

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL., 2013-07-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach announces the launch of the pioneering LIFESTAGE skincare products and new facial treatments at Acqualina Spa by ESPA. The new professional treatments include ESPA Ultimate LIFESTAGE Facial and ESPA LIFESTAGE Facial and were unveiled by Sue Harmsworth, founder of ESPA, for the first time in the United States at… Read the full news article

UK City of Bath to celebrate National Spa Week 16 – 22 September with special promotions and packages

2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The city of Bath has 2,000 years of experience in relaxation and boasts the only natural thermal springs in the country making it a wonderful place to recharge and find your inner calm.  To celebrate Bath’s unique spa culture, the city will be holding special promotions and packages as part of National… Read the full news article

Carefully choreographed four-handed massage is the ultimate Spa Treatment at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia

Carefully choreographed four-handed massage is the ultimate indulgence. 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta introduces a new treatment entitled theHarmony Massage. This ritual involves two experienced massage therapists mirroring each other’s moves. With the leader and follower method of performance, the therapists use shiatsu – meaning “finger pressure” – and the Hawaiian lomi-lomimassage technique to restore the guest’s… Read the full news article

New Themed Babysitting at Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Thailand

2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Everyone loves family holidays. They’re an opportunity to create memories together, to take on new challenges together, to run around and play games in the fresh air together, and for parents to remember what it feels like to be a kid. But it’s also great for the parents to have a bit of time… Read the full news article

Dusit Thani Manila partners with Manila Doctors Hospital to promote Medical Tourism in the Philippines

Dusit Thani Manila partners with Manila Doctors Hospital for the Health and Wellness Room Package for its guests and clients Makati, Philippines, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — To help promote the Medical Tourism Industry in the country, Dusit Thani Manila recently partnered with Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH), a Department of Health (DOH) Level 3 accredited tertiary hospital,… Read the full news article

Warwick International Hotels Opens Winter Valley Warwick Resort & Spa, on the shores of Dead Sea, Jordan

Warwick International Hotels celebrates Winter Valley Warwick Resort and Spa Grand Opening 2013-06-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warwick International Hotels marks its expansion in the Middle East with the Grand Opening of Winter Valley Warwick Resort & Spa, on the shores of Dead Sea, Jordan. Since its creation in 1980, Warwick International Hotels (WIH) has expanded on… Read the full news article

Robin Dunivin Appointed As Spa Director At The Spa At Pelican Hill®

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, 2013-06-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Resort at Pelican Hill® today announced the appointment of Robin Dunivin to director of spa at The Spa at Pelican Hill®. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the spa industry, Dunivin will oversee Pelican Hill’s team of spa, salon and wellness professionals, as well as the… Read the full news article

Celebrate Father’s Day at Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, South Florida

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL., 2013-06-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, South Florida’s luxurious beachfront retreat and recipient of the 2013 Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award, is celebrating fathers throughout the month of June with exclusive spa treatments. Give dad an escape from the everyday stressful life with an unforgettable getaway to… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to introduce The Gentleman Essentials treatments

Hong Kong, 2013-06-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The award-winning Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to introduce Gentleman Essentials, a collection of treatments specially designed to address a gentleman’s grooming needs using power-packed products from grooming specialist The Refinery by Aromatherapy Associates. Gentleman Essentials treatments include: Essential Facial (1 hour 20 minutes, EUR 240) A deep cleansing and… Read the full news article

Tailored Approached to Wellbeing at The Imperial Spa at Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, France

THE IMPERIAL SPA AT HÔTEL DU PALAIS, BIARRITZ, FRANCE – A COMPLETE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Combining head-to-toe indulgence with results-driven treatments and professional health advice, The Imperial Spa at Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, France offers a tailored approached to wellbeing. The hotel’s spa menu features a full range of treatments from signature… Read the full news article

eforea: spa at Hilton Located At Hilton Pattaya Wins “Best Luxury Hotel Spa” Award

This Innovative Spa Concept At Hilton Pattaya Aims To Raise The Bar Of Service Excellence Within A Highly Competitive Spa Industry PATTAYA, Thailand, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The World Luxury Spa Awards™ comprises of 12 spa categories and recognized and respected on the global front by the public and media at large and are universally  acknowledged as… Read the full news article

It’s Father’s Day in style in the heart of Beverly Hills at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Memorable Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Beverly Hills at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. Hand rolled cigar table at THE Blvd, special dinner at CUT by Wolfgang Puck, men’s treatment gift at The Spa and the annual Concours D’Elegance on Rodeo Drive. Beverly Hills has become the place to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday June… Read the full news article

Get beach-ready this summer with Easy Breezy Treatment at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin’s The Spa

Summer is “Easy Breezy” at The Spa at Four SeasonsHotel Dublin. New treatment includes poolside Spa lunch. 2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin has launched a new “must-have” summer treatment: Easy Breezy,guaranteed to leave skin beach-ready so for holidays this year, one can just pack and go. Guests relax with a Vanilla Bliss Body Treatment, which exfoliates and nourishes… Read the full news article

Toronto Pearson International Airport, GoodLife Fitness Club’s first ever in-airport location

Toronto, ON, 2013-05-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frequent flyers and occasional travellers alike will be able to take advantage of the custom-designed GoodLife Fitness Club arriving in Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport this September, the first ever in-airport location for GoodLife. Toronto Pearson is Canada’s leading airport with many passengers who desire an exceptional travel experience. … Read the full news article

Thailand bags the Best Spa Destination (Asia) at 6th GeoSpa AsiaSpa India Awards

Bangkok, 2013-05-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 6th GeoSpa AsiaSpa India Awards were held at the Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon, on 29th April to celebrate the Spa and Wellness industry. Thailand bagged the “Best Spa Destination (Asia)”, Reader’s choice Award voted by the readers of the AsiaSpa India Magazine, which is the most popular spa and wellness magazine in… Read the full news article