Four Seasons Resort Langkawi unveils all-new, reimagined Ikan Ikan restaurant

Langkawi’s award-winning restaurant debuts reimagined new dining destination, complete with new design, menu and interactive culinary experiences Langkawi, Malaysia, 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, the award-winning Malaysian beach resort nestled adjacent to a UNESCO World Geopark along the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea, invites guests to ring in the holiday… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces the opening of The IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz

The IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz in Saudi Arabia is open for business Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality is continuing its policy of internationalisation and will be welcoming guests in Saudi Arabia from 20 December 2018. The IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz, which is located in the Kingdom’s capital city, starts operations… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of InterContinental® Dhaka

Introduces a luxurious offering to guests visiting the capital city  Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the opening of InterContinental® Dhaka in partnership with Bangladesh Services Limited. The luxury hotel is situated in a prime and one of the most… Read the full press release

The first luxury “eco-conscious” Jumeirah Resort opens at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group today (13 December 2018) announces the opening of Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, the group’s first luxury “eco-conscious” Resort, nestled on the pristine shores of Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The luxury beachfront Resort overlooks 400 metres of beautiful white sand on the Arabian Gulf and offers a… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the first Andaz-branded hotel in Dubai expected to open in 2020

Property will mark the first Andaz-branded hotel in Dubai and the second in the United Arab Emirates CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation today (December 16, 2018) announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with wasl Asset Management Group, one of the largest real estate development and management… Read the full press release

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt welcomes Hotel SOFIA Barcelona to its portfolio upper-upscale hotel properties

The property marks the first Hyatt hotel in Barcelona and the third property in Europe to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today (December 12, 2018) Hotel SOFIA Barcelona is joining The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, becoming the first Hyatt hotel in Barcelona and third property in… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the opening of its first hotel in Nevada — the WoodSpring Suites Reno Sparks

Hotel Opening Marks Brand’s Entry into State Amid Cross-Country Expansion ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, in collaboration with Brookwood Hotels, announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Reno Sparks, the brand’s first hotel in Nevada. Located at 140 Salomon Court, the… Read the full press release

Emirates Palace, American Community School Abu Dhabi and the Make-A-Wish UAE come together to make this festive season much merrier for kids in need

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2018-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Palace knows that any hotel is only as grand as its community, so every year it works together with its community to make Abu Dhabi an even better place to live and visit. This year via its Golden Hearts campaign, Emirates Palace was able to… Read the full press release

Oaks Hotels & Resorts announces the successful acquisition of boutique resort QT Port Douglas

Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts, a division of Minor Hotels, is strengthening its presence in Tropical North Queensland, announcing it has acquired the freehold interest of the boutique resort QT Port Douglas and adjoining land. In a deal brokered by CBRE, the 170-room resort – now called Oaks Resort… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Regency Seattle

New full-service hotel features more than 1,200 guestrooms, 103,000 square feet of dynamic meeting and event spaces, multiple dining experiences, and more CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 10, 2018) the opening of Hyatt Regency Seattle, located in the heart of downtown at 808 Howell Street and near… Read the full press release

132-room Hyatt Place Chongli within Thaiwoo Ski Resort opens its doors to guests

The 132-room hotel is located within Thaiwoo Ski Resort CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Chongli is the first Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Zhangjiakou in China’s Hebei Province. The hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi. Hyatt Place Chongli is located within… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection announces the grand opening of Hôtel de Berri, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris

Located Steps from the Champs-Élysées and the Prestigious Triangle d’Or Fashion District, Hôtel De Berri, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris Celebrates ‘Art De Vivre’ in the City of Light BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott International, Inc., today (12/10/2018) announced the grand opening of Hôtel de Berri, a… Read the full press release

Radisson Hospitality announces the signing of the Radisson RED Vienna, Austria opening in 2021

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden, and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson RED Vienna in Austria. The Imperial City, world famous for its music, architecture and culture, is the perfect location to welcome the group’s upscale,… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Vittaveli adds water slides to its newly revamped ocean villas

Maldives, Indonesia, 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Vittaveli’s stunning overwater bungalows in the Maldives now offer more than an awe-inspiring view. The newly revamped Ocean Villas have been refurbished with water slides so the young-at-heart can plunge straight from their room into the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Dotting the azure waters in the… Read the full press release

Nam Nghi Phu Quoc Island to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in 2019

Located in Vietnam’s emerging resort destination, Nam Nghi Phu Quoc Island set to be refreshed and join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in early 2019 CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 4, 2018) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with A&B Group for the… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu announces the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lund in Sweden

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lund in Sweden. The 192-room hotel is a rebranding of the existing Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, Lund. Sweden’s second-oldest… Read the full press release

IHG® announces new-build, dual-branded Staybridge Suites® and Holiday Inn Express® Quincy hotel in Quincy, Massachusetts

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (03 DECEMBER 2018) announces the development of the new-build, dual-branded Staybridge Suites® and Holiday Inn Express® Quincy hotel in Quincy, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. The 90-room Staybridge Suites and 90-room Holiday Inn Express will be owned by XSS Hotels(“XSS”)… Read the full press release

Hyatt Place makes its debut in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the opening of Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania

New property marks the entry of Hyatt’s select service brand, Hyatt Place, into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania, marking the introduction of the Hyatt Place brand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developed by… Read the full press release

Booking Holdings successfully completes the acquisition of hotel metasearch site HotelsCombined

NORWALK, Conn., 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) today (Dec. 3, 2018) announced that it has successfully completed its previously announced plan to acquire hotel metasearch site HotelsCombined. With a strong presence in APAC and thousands of active affiliates worldwide, HotelsCombined will report into Booking Holdings’ leading travel metasearch brand, KAYAK. “We’ve admired HotelsCombined and… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental welcomes Stanley Tucci as the newest celebrity fan to join its “He’s a Fan/She’s a Fan” advertising campaign

Hong Kong,, 2018-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — American actor, writer, producer, and film director, Stanley Tucci, is the newest celebrity fan to join Mandarin Oriental’s USD multi-million global advertising campaign “He’s a Fan/She’s a Fan”. The campaign elegantly connects Mandarin Oriental’s well-recognized symbol – the fan – with international celebrities who regularly stay at the… Read the full press release

Emirates Palace again recognized as the World’s Leading Conference Hotel 2018 and the World’s Leading Luxury Beach Resort 2018 at the World Travel Awards

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Palace has once again been recognized as the World’s Leading Conference Hotel 2018 and the World’s Leading Luxury Beach Resort 2018. The awards highlight the growing importance of both event and leisure tourism in the region. Recognized as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’,… Read the full press release

RIU Hotels & Resorts introduces a new architectural concept with the opening of its nineteenth hotel in Mexico, Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

Mallorca, Spain, 2018-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RIU Hotels & Resorts has now opened Riu Palace Costa Mujeres, introducing with it a new architectural concept. The innovative layout of its bars and restaurants allows guests to enjoy spectacular views of the sea. It is the international hotel chain’s nineteenth hotel in Mexico and its second… Read the full press release

The IntercityHotel Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Süd launches operations on 1 December 2018

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2018-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The waiting has come to an end. The new flagship of the IntercityHotel brand is about to go live and will welcome its very first guests from 1 December 2018. The IntercityHotel Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Süd is located on the South side of Frankfurt Central Station…. Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton brand announced the opening of Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Columbia Killian Road in Columbia, South Carolina

New hotel opens near Killian Road COLUMBIA, S.C., 2018-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel known for its commitment to providing thoughtful service, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Columbia Killian Road in Columbia, South Carolina. This 108-room hotel… Read the full press release

Burj Al Arab recognized as the Best Hotel in the World and Best Hotel in the Middle East at The ULTRAs

World’s most luxurious hotel awarded at annual awards ceremony held in Dubai on 21st November Dubai, UAE, 2018-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the world’s most iconic and luxurious hotels in the world – Burj Al Arab – was double recognized as the Best Hotel in the World and Best Hotel in the Middle East at… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces Hyatt Regency Edinburgh Marina, its first Hyatt-branded property in Scotland

Hyatt Regency Edinburgh Marina will mark the brand’s entry into Scotland ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, 2018-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt announced today (November 29, 2018)  that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement for the first Hyatt-branded property in Scotland and the third Hyatt Regency hotel in the United Kingdom. With 187 guestrooms and 98 apartments,… Read the full press release

Courtyard by Marriott announces the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon

Paris, France, 2018-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtyard by Marriott has welcomed a new property in the heart of Paris, ideally situated opposite the Gare de Lyon train station, which serves as both a domestic and international travel hub for millions of passengers each year. This dynamic area of the city is also home… Read the full press release

Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai opens its doors to guests

The Palace opens its doors to guests on 29 November 2018 Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As anticipation levels reach an all-time high, the curtain rises on Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai as it opens its doors to guests on 29 November 2018. Set within 100,000 sq m, the Palace lies on the… Read the full press release

Radisson Collection welcomes Moscow’s legendary landmarks, the Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, is delighted to announce the addition of one of Moscow’s legendary landmarks, the Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, to the exceptional Radisson Collection, effective January 2019. Reserved only for the group’s most outstanding properties, Radisson Collection’s… Read the full press release

IHG welcomes Brian McGuinness as Senior Vice President of Global Guest Experience Shared Services

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes hospitality veteran Brian McGuinness as Senior Vice President of Global Guest Experience Shared Services. McGuinness joins IHG charged with creating and delivering global guest experience solutions across the company’s portfolio of leading brands. The appointment reflects… Read the full press release