South African Airways launches new App to promote communication between management and its employees

JOHANNESBURG, AFRICA, 2018-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) this week launched one of its flagship initiatives to promote communication between management and its employees. The App, which is innovative and the first of its kind in the history of the airline, can be downloaded on mobile devices. It will enable employees to… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group takes over management of CastaDiva Resort & Spa, an existing resort on Lake Como, Italy

Hong Kong, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced today (31 July 2018) that it has taken over management of CastaDiva Resort & Spa, an existing resort on Lake Como, Italy. The property will be rebranded as Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como in spring 2019 following a refurbishment of facilities. This will… Read the full press release

HSMAI partners with Level60 to offer revenue management course and classroom tools leading to a new HSMAI student certification

McLean, VA, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is pleased to announce a partnership with Level60 Consulting (Level60) to offer hospitality faculty members a course and classroom tools to teach revenue management, leading to a new HSMAI student certification. Designed expressly for faculty, the course and classroom tools… Read the full press release

IHG to take over management of Hayman Island, rebranding it as Hayman Island, by InterContinental

Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Whitsunday Islands will welcome a new era of luxury in 2019 with the signing of a management agreement that will see IHG take over management of Hayman Island, rebranding it as Hayman Island, by InterContinental. Hayman Island, by InterContinental will be an oasis at the northernmost point… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts assumed management of The Westin Alexandria, VA

ARLINGTON, Va., 2018-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — As a part of the company’s strategy to grow its upper-upscale collection, Interstate Hotels & Resorts – a global leader in third-party hotel and resort management – has assumed management of The Westin Alexandria in partnership with Hong Kong-based owner Junson Capital. The hotel is ideally located… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces signing of management and franchise agreements for nine Hyatt Place hotels and three Hyatt House hotels in Canada

Twelve Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels expected to open by 2020 TORONTO, 2018-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt today (June 6, 2018) announced plans to expand the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brand footprint in Canada with the signing of management and franchise agreements by a Hyatt affiliate for nine Hyatt Place hotel and three… Read the full press release

Matthew Taverner appointed General Manager of Australia’s foremost luxury resort qualia

2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hamilton Island has today named Matthew Taverner as the new General Manager of Australia’s foremost luxury resort; qualia. Commencing 1 August 2013, Taverner has 28 years experience in the hospitality and tourism industries, including over 20 years in managerial roles. His skill, knowledge and expertise transverses three continents, with positions previously held… Read the full press release