Kimpton’s first on-campus hotel opens at University of Virginia Darden School of Business

DENHAM, UK, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton The Forum Hotel, the IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle brand’s first on-campus property, opens its doors today on the Grounds of the renowned University of Virginia Darden School of Business. As reflected in its name, the 198-room boutique hotel is a gathering place where… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Deal to Open InterContinental Bursa in Turkey in Late 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces InterContinental brand signing in Bursa, Türkiye DENHAM, UK, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces an exciting new signing for its leading luxury InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand in Bursa, Türkiye. The 231-key InterContinental Bursa is being developed in… Read the full press release

IHG signs agreement with Shangri-La to develop four new hotels in Nepal, including InterContinental and Hotel Indigo brands

The signing will bring three InterContinental hotels and a Hotel Indigo property across diverse locations in Nepal DENHAM, UK, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Nepal based Shangri-La Hotel & Resort Group to develop four new hotels in – InterContinental… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur to host official Terry Fox Fun Run in support of cancer research

Scheduled for May 7, 2023 the community event welcomes participants to run, jog or walk in support of cancer research Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is set to host the official Terry Fox Fun Run in Kuala Lumpur this year. The Hotel invites runners, joggers and walkers of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Welcomes Aaron Feeney as Director of Marketing

Aaron Feeney will lead Sales and Marketing at the award-winning Hotel San Francisco, U.S.A., 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco has announced that hospitality veteran Aaron Feeney has been appointed Director of Marketing. Bringing more than 20 years of industry experience to Four Seasons, the Hotel team is thrilled to bring his knowledge and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons San Francisco offers guests bespoke floral experience with Ampersand

From bedside bud vases to full room florals, Ampersand adds a special touch to any celebration with local, seasonal blooms San Francisco, U.S.A., 2023-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco will offer a special, in-room floral program from Bay Area flower shop and design studio Ampersand. Designed to elevate all of life’s most special… Read the full press release

Waldorf Astoria Orlando set to undergo multi-phase redesign for complete makeover in December 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning in April 2023, the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Orlando will undergo a comprehensive, multi-phase reimagination expected to debut in December 2023. Further elevating its status as one of Orlando’s premier destinations and a top luxury hotel in Florida, this property-wide redesign follows an extensive renovation of the hotel’s meeting… Read the full press release

Miraval Resorts & Spas announces brand collaborations focusing on mental wellbeing and inclusivity in travel and hospitality for 2023

Initiatives include expanded support of NAMI and new alignment with Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble CHICAGO, IL, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Supporting its core brand pillar of creating a life in balance through mindfulness, Miraval Resorts & Spas, an original thought leader in wellbeing, announced details of its 2023 brand collaborations. With emphasis on mental wellbeing,… Read the full press release

Accor Live Limitless Announces Official Support of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France

Paris, France, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — ALL – Accor Live Limitless, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty program, announces its Official Support of Rugby World Cup 2023, marking another development in ALL’s ongoing collaboration with global sporting events. Kicking off on 8 September and taking place over 51 days in Accor’s home country of… Read the full press release

Pullman Hotels & Resorts Opens Its 50th Hotel in Greater China with the Launch of Pullman Haining Hotel

THE PREMIUM HOSPITALITY BRAND CONTINUES ITS AMBITIOUS EXPANSION, WITH GREATER CHINA AS ITS BIGGEST MARKET Paris, France, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor is pleased to announce the opening of Pullman Hotels & Resorts’ 50th hotel in Greater China – Pullman Haining Hotel – ideally located in the business center of Haining City, Zhejiang Province, just an hour… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Steps to make hotels in Bangkok disability-inclusion ready

Global hotel company expands commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by providing roles for neurodivergent community Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Steps – an organisation that empowers employers to realise the potential of… Read the full press release

From Intern to Executive Chef: Ruslan Shipunov’s Culinary Journey at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui

Koh Samui, Thailand, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — “From the very beginning, I found what I wanted from life – to cook,” shares Ruslan Shipunov, who has been promoted to Executive Chef at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Twenty years of passion to prepare dishes that instantly put a smile on people’s faces has catapulted Ruslan’s… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico named one of Travel + Leisure’s Best New Hotels in the World for 2023

The coveted 2023 “It List” includes this newly opened Four Seasons property, located along the Costalegre coastline Tamarindo, México, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico is honoured to be named one of the Best New Hotels in the World in the 18th annual Travel + Leisure’s 2023 It List. The highly anticipated list features the top 100… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Nashville named one of Travel + Leisure’s Best New Hotels in the World

Property team recognized for delivering a luxury urban escape within the SoBro neighbourhood in the heart of downtown Nashville Nashville, USA, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Nashville has been named one of the Best New Hotels in the World in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 It List. The annual list recognizes the 100 most exciting… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International Releases 2022 ESG Report Outlining Commitment to Sustainability and Diversity in Hotel Ownership

Company highlights significant new steps on journey to cut costs and save time for franchisees while building legacy of sustainability, prosperity, and wellbeing ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — From innovative technology to conserve energy and water to even more ambitious diversity goals for hotel ownership, the 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report released… Read the full press release

Blue Diamond Resorts Earns Multiple Nominations in TravelPulse Canada’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

Toronto, ON, Canada, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Diamond Resorts has once again made its mark in the hospitality industry with relevant nominations in TravelPulse Canada’s prestigious 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards for its Royalton Luxury Resorts, Royalton CHIC Resorts, Hideaway at Royalton Resorts, Planet Hollywood Beach Resorts, Starfish Resorts and Memories Resorts &… Read the full press release

Moxy and AC Hotels by Marriott Set to Debut in Dual-Branded Property in Downtown Los Angeles

With a total of 727 guestrooms, the two Yabu Pushelberg-designed hotels include the first Moxy property in Los Angeles and feature an unprecedented 12 dining and entertainment concepts, eight by the acclaimed Houston Hospitality LOS ANGELES, CA, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Slated to debut on April 12, the 727-bedroom Moxy Downtown Los Angeles… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection Welcomes Chef and Artist Laila Gohar as Global Explorer, Collaborates on Globally Inspired Barware Collection

Marking the brand’s first epicurean collaboration, the chef and artist has created a barware collection with complementing cocktail recipes inspired by her travels from Los Angeles to Paris to Kyoto NEW YORK, NY, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces chef and artist… Read the full press release

Westin Hotels & Resorts and Abbott World Marathon Majors Team Up to Champion Race Travelers in Multi-Year Partnership

Reinforcing its commitment to wellness, Westin is helping runners take on the world’s most renowned marathons with its refueled Gear Lending program and new, tailored experiences taking place during marathon weekends BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Underscoring the brand’s newly reimagined and beloved WestinWORKOUT® Gear Lending program, Westin Hotels & Resorts – part of Marriott… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Makes Highly Anticipated Debut in Luxury Safari Segment with Masai Mara Lodge Opening

Transformative Experiences and Meaningful Connections Await at JW Marriott’s Haven of Luxury in the Heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the opening of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, marking the company’s… Read the full press release

Marriott International Launches “Be” Brand to Attract and Retain Top Talent Globally

For 26th Year in a Row, Marriott Named One of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced it is launching its new people brand, “Be,” as the company continues its focus on attracting and retaining top talent around the world. The… Read the full press release

Hilton and Peloton Expand Partnership to Bring Connected Fitness Experience to New International Markets

McLEAN, Va. & NEW YORK, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Peloton Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTON) are expanding their industry-first partnership to Puerto Rico and three new international markets – Germany, the U.K. and participating properties in Canada – providing guests with an elevated wellness experience, now in approximately 5,400 hotels around the world. Following the original… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Orlando welcomes Adrien Harel as new Resort Manager from Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

Harel joins the Orlando property from Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, U.S.A., 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Adrien Harel has recently been appointed as the new Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort.  Harel joins the Orlando property from Four Seasons Resort Bora… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels opens first hotel in Georgia with grand opening of Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District

New property continues brand’s expansion in travelers’ favorite destinations with debut opening in the state of Georgia ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) family of brands, continues its nationwide expansion with the grand opening of its first hotel in Georgia: the Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District. The… Read the full press release

Airbnb expands Entrepreneurship Academy to empower underrepresented communities in tourism entrepreneurship

The Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy has grown to support over 40 local community partners with 2023 representing the largest partner cohort yet. Through the Entrepreneurship Academy, Airbnb has helped more than 1,000 participants from underrepresented communities learn about hosting. San Francisco, CA, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb was founded in 2008 during the Great… Read the full press release

WorldMark Launches Planting Seeds Program to Teach Urban Permaculture to Vacation Club Guests

Vacation ownership club partners with master regenerative farmer to champion urban growing movement via interactive workshops that support mitigating climate change and food insecurity PORTLAND, Ore., 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Vacation club brand WorldMark by Wyndham® is launching Planting Seeds, a pilot program that introduces guests staying at WorldMark Portland Waterfront Park to the concept of urban permaculture… Read the full press release

JW Marriott unveils new Jeju Resort & Spa in South Korea, offering guests a luxurious haven amidst stunning volcanic coastlines and natural attractions

Resort’s Breathtaking Design Takes Inspiration From Traditional Island Life, Inviting Guests To Be Nourished And Revitalized In Body, Mind, and Spirit SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the opening of JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa in Seogwipo, Jeju. Perched… Read the full press release

Hilton Monterrey Opens with Focus on Conscious Travel and Efficient Design

MONTERREY, Mexico, 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of Hilton Monterrey, located in the business and financial district of the capital city of Nuevo León, Mexico. With an emphasis on efficient design and conscious travel, from its farm-to-table restaurant and energy-conserving technology, the 225-room property provides a modern urban oasis with… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street Boston promotes Rob Differ to Food and Beverage Leader, bringing culinary creativity to the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel

The talented and creative pastry chef will now lead all culinary for the Hotel and brings artistic craft and innovation to the leadership team One Dalton Street, Boston, U.S.A., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston announces the promotion of Rob Differ as the new Food and Beverage Leader. Originally part of the… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Mall of America and CenterPoint Energy announce installation of CarbinX™ Carbon Capture Unit to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Installation of CleanO2’s groundbreaking technology is part of a CenterPoint Energy program offering cleaner energy solutions to its customers BLOOMINGTON, MN., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) and Radisson Blu Mall of America, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the groundbreaking installation of a carbon-capture technology unit, CarbinX™, developed by CleanO2. This marks the first hotel… Read the full press release