Return to one of Europe’s Leading Luxury Spas at Syntopia

CRETE, Greece, 2020-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — After months of lockdown, we can all now celebrate the return on travel in Europe. No doubt, you need a truly calming holiday to unwind your mind, during which you can drift away in a spa from the current state of the world. And where better, than… Read the full press release

Tourism Associations Agree Platform for Mutual Cooperation

Chatswood, NSW, Australia, 2020-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Two global tourism associations are joining forces to dovetail key objectives in their fields of cultural heritage protection and vocational training. A new partnership agreement between the World Tourism Association for Culture & Heritage (WTACH) and the World Association for Hospitality & Tourism Education & Training… Read the full press release

IHG Army Hotels committed to deliver the best care and true hospitality to military members, their families and communities

Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Army Hotels, a portfolio of hotels which serves thousands of guests every day on forty military installations in the United States and Puerto Rico, continues to fulfill its mission to serve communities and military families during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to caring for active… Read the full press release

Accor and Bureau Veritas to develop a label that will set the sanitary standards to help the hospitality and restaurant industry reopen with confidence

Paris, France, 2020-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, a global leader in augmented hospitality, and Bureau Veritas, a world-leading provider in testing, inspection and certification, have joined forces to develop a label designed to certify that the appropriate safety standards and cleaning protocols have been achieved to allow businesses to reopen. Franck GERVAIS, CEO… Read the full press release

New Venture VacationHomeLettings LLC: Vacation Rentals by Owner

Lewes, DE, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — VacationHomeLettings is an online worldwide marketplace and hospitality service provider. Find the best holiday homes, apartments, cottages, villas, etc. over here. It is Started with a vision to make travel accessible to everyone, we are offering a better way to Search, Book direct from owner and Stay at… Read the full press release

Katara Hospitality launches new concept towards developing the hotel industry and enrich the tourism experience in the State of Qatar

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, has announced the launch of a new concept and the first in the region as part of its commitment towards developing the hotel industry and enrich the tourism experience in the State of Qatar. Whimsy combines… Read the full press release

Delaware North is the food and beverage and hospitality partner of the 2020 Australian Open

Buffalo, N.Y., 2020-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2020 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne & Olympic Parks is well underway, with Delaware North serving aces in hospitality. The company is the longstanding food and beverage and hospitality partner of the Australian Open, and uses the high-profile event to showcase what excellent service is… Read the full press release

SINGITA APPOINTS CHRISTINE CHENG AS NEW SALES MANAGER IN ASIA

Singita Sales Manager in Asia

Cape Town, South Africa, 2020-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Cheng, as Sales Manager for South-East Asia. Christine will represent Singita exclusively in the region covering Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Korea and Indonesia, as well as China in the short term. A seasoned… Read the full press release

Mr. Yasin Shaikh appointed as Regional Manager – Revenue & Distribution, Absolute Hotel Services India.

Mumbai, India, 2020-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr. Sameer Dharkar Managing Director Absolute Hotel Services, India is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Yasin Shaikh as Regional Manager – Revenue & Distribution effective January 2020. With an academic base, BSc. in Hospitality studies, Mr. Yasin has over a decade of intense exposure in hotel… Read the full press release

ONYX Hospitality Group Partners with Hangzhou East Bay Headquarters Base Construction to Introduce Amari East Bay Hangzhou as a New Landmark in the Qiantang New Area of Hangzhou

BANGKOK, Thailand, 2020-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, today announces the signing of a management agreement with Hangzhou East Bay Headquarters Base Construction Co. Ltd., introducing Amari East Bay Hangzhou, a new landmark in the Qiantang New Area of Hangzhou. This will be ONYX… Read the full press release

Primland Retains Dan Shepherd PR for Luxury Resort Public Relations Program

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Primland nestles amidst 12,000 acres of pristine Blue Ridge Mountains landscape in southwestern Viriginia. Meadows of Dan, Virginia, USA 2019-Dec-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Primland, the astounding luxury resort on 12,000 acres of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southwest Virginia, has retained Dan Shepherd Public Relations (DSPR) to design and execute a strategic publicity and… Read the full press release

Hilton announces partnership with Street Feeders of Kuala Lumpur to extend its hospitality to the homeless and urban poor

Hilton’s centennial celebrations continue with the extension of the Hilton Effect to more communities across South East Asia KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 2019-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its centennial celebrations in South East Asia this year, Hilton, one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the world, today (November 26, 2019) announced its partnership with… Read the full press release

Marriott International to introduce three of its global hospitality brands to Thailand

Plan would bring more than 1,500 rooms and debut three brands across Phuket and Pattaya by 2024 BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today (NOVEMBER 15, 2019) announced it has signed agreements with Asset World Corporation (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, to introduce three of its… Read the full press release

Puerto Rico Boutique Hotel and Six Golf Courses Garner “Best-Of” Acclaim

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ —  O:LV Fifty Five Hotel in San Juan recently garnered “New Boutique Hotel of the Year” honors from Caribbean Journal; and six Puerto Rico golf venues earned the distinction of being voted onto “Golfweek’s Best 2019: Top 50 Mexico & Caribbean Courses.” Twenty of the golf… Read the full press release

IHG extends hospitality to four-legged guests at select bars & restaurants across Australia

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) is extending its hospitality to four-legged guests at select bars & restaurants across Australia from today until the end of September. Aussies can honour International Dog Day with their pooch at IHG’s key bars and restaurants – whether it’s enjoying a beverage… Read the full press release

SINGITA OPENS KWITONDA LODGE AND KATAZA HOUSE – SUPPORTING GORILLA CONSERVATION

Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House

Rwanda, 2019-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita, multi-award-winning hospitality and conservation brand, officially opens Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House in Rwanda on 1 August 2019. Set on 178 acres (72 hectares) on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, Kwitonda Lodge boasts eight luxurious suites, while Kataza House, an exclusive-use villa, features four spacious… Read the full press release

Executive Announcement at Absolute Hotel Services India Regional Office

Mumbai, India, 2019-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ —  Mr. Sameer Dharkar Managing Director Absolute Hotel Services, Indian subcontinent & Middle East, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Saurabh Jategaonkar as Regional Manager – Revenue & Distribution.  Academically, Saurabh has a Degree in International Hospitality Management from the Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh UK, along with… Read the full press release

Hyatt and BTG Homeinns unveil new hospitality brand, UrCove

Developed as an entirely homegrown brand, UrCove branded hotels will cater to China’s growing but underserved upper-midscale segment SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the pioneering joint venture announcement in February, Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotels Group continue to make great strides with the unveiling of a new hospitality brand on Wednesday,… Read the full press release

OpenTable partners with Upserve to connect dining habits, preferences and reservations to elevate hospitality

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), today ( June 5, 2019) announced an industry-first partnership with Upserve, a full-service Restaurant Management Platform. The partnership allows data and guest insights to flow in real-time both ways between OpenTable’s GuestCenter operating system and… Read the full press release

CWT M&E and Kaplan Higher Education Academy to enhance employment opportunities for students in the hospitality & MICE industries

Singapore, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT M&E, the global meetings and events agency, and Kaplan Higher Education Academy (KHEA), part of Kaplan in Singapore, a leading private education institution, have signed an agreement to enhance employment opportunities for students in the hospitality & MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) industries. The partnership will… Read the full press release

New Amadeus-IHG research explores the future of hospitality

Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — New research study, Drivers of Change in Hospitality, explores the changes we can expect as guest insight, technology optimization and the ability to hyper-personalize take effect. Informed by over 7,500 consumers worldwide and industry experts, the study identifies three trends that the sector must respond to meet… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways recognized for its outstanding onboard hospitality, passenger experience and charitable initiatives

Airline took home numerous awards from three prestigious ceremonies held in Hamburg during the month of April, including ‘Trendsetter of the Year’, ‘Best Charitable Initiatives’, ‘Best Onboard Catering Innovation’ and ‘Best Onboard Snacks’   DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is celebrating a successful month of April with a host of… Read the full press release

TravelClick: Hospitality Rate Growth Remains Steady Despite Booking Declines Across North America

Transient reservation pace showing the sharpest decline throughout 2019 NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, an Amadeus company, today (3/20/2019) released new data from the Company’s February 2019 North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). According to this data, average daily rates (ADR) are up 2.7 percent across all travel segments during the… Read the full press release

TRIBE — Accor’s new lifestyle brand in the midscale segment

Paris, France, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor continues to expand its portfolio and is launching a new lifestyle brand in the midscale segment, TRIBE. Renowned for its expertise in the economy and midscale sector and now a major name in luxury hotels, Accor continues to establish itself in the lifestyle sector in order to… Read the full press release

Hyatt and Homeinns partner to create a new hospitality brand to meet growing number of young travelers in China

Joint venture to leverage strengths of Hyatt and Homeinns, create new hospitality brand aimed at meeting the evolving travel trends in China by offering a different premium travel experience in the upper-midscale segment CHICAGO / SHANGHAI, CHINA , 2019-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Stock… Read the full press release

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel welcomes newly appointed Director of Sales & Marketing Joyce Wong

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Joyce Wong as Director of Sales & Marketing. Bringing over 10 years of corporate sales experience in the hospitality industry to her new position, Wong oversees all sales, marketing and public relations efforts for the new… Read the full press release

Lovelle Anderson-Campbell at Hilton Nottingham awarded the Rising Star: Front of House Award at the Nottinghamshire Hospitality STARS Awards 2018

Presented by Nottinghamshire Hospitality Stars Awards 2018 NOTTINGHAM, England, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Lovelle Anderson-Campbell at Hilton Nottingham has recently been awarded the Rising Star: Front of House Award as part of the Nottinghamshire Hospitality STARS Awards 2018. This prestigious award celebrates the achievements of Nottinghamshire’s thriving tourism and hospitality sector, and is organised by Visit… Read the full press release

Aston Martin Lagonda and Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to launch a new era of performance and hospitality

Cannes, France, 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Aston Martin Lagonda and Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) iconic luxury hotel brand, announce a new, four-year, global partnership, bringing two enduring icons of global luxury together to launch a new era of performance and hospitality. The two brands promise a season of unforgettable opportunities, bringing… Read the full press release

New AHLEF, HCareers report reveals that over 50 percent of Gen Z is interested in pursuing a career in hospitality

New AHLEF, HCareers Report Promises Robust Workforce for Hotels WASHINGTON, 2018-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new report shows that over 50 percent of the Gen Z demographic—the largest generation in the U.S.—is interested in pursuing a career in hospitality. Commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) and conducted by BW Research… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Frankfurt is the official hospitality partner of “Ronaldinho & Friends vs. Adler All Stars” football charity match

Frankfurt, Germany, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The city of Frankfurt is set to welcome world football stars to an exclusive charity match: “Ronaldinho & Friends vs. Adler All Stars,” on 17 November. Jumeirah Frankfurt, centrally located in the heart of the city and only a few steps away from the famous shopping street Zeil… Read the full press release