22 January, 2015 – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of Crowne Plaza® London – Battersea. The rebranded 78 room hotel is owned by Fabiano Hotels LTD and managed by IHG. It is located close to Clapham Junction, one of the UK’s busiest railway stations with […]
More Than 7 Locations to Choose, From Dream Beaches to Jungle Retreats. CHEVY CHASE, January 22, 2015: Private beaches, backyard barbeques, temperature controlled outdoor pools, pine forest surrounds and magnificent views – the villas and cottages at The Ritz-Carlton hotels around the world tastefully bring together the exquisite and the personal. Spacious and abounding in […]
From the deck, to the stage and beyond, “Frozen” experiences add to summertime fun CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2015) – Beginning in summer 2015, Disney Cruise Line guests can immerse themselves in the animated hit “Frozen” with brand-new experiences inspired by the film, including a spectacular deck party, a three-song stage show production number, new […]
GENOA, Italy (Jan. 21, 2015) –The first building block for Seven Seas Explorer was placed this morning during a special keel laying ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy. The keel laying signals a significant milestone in the construction for what will be the most luxurious ship ever built, and brings the vessel one […]
High-quality optical instruments become “official binoculars” for Seabourn’s Antarctic Season SEATTLE, January 21, 2015 – Seabourn, the award-winning ultra-luxury small ship cruise line, embarked on a new partnership with Swarovski Optik, making the high-quality optical instruments the official optical equipment for Seabourn’s Antarctica and Patagonia cruises. Under the partnership, Swarovski Optik will outfit Seabourn Quest’s […]
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Choice Privileges, the guest-loyalty program for Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced today a new rewards feature, Points Plus Cash, which enables Choice Privileges members to redeem a reward night by combining their existing Choice Privileges points with cash. This feature is the first in a series […]
Seattle, Wash., Jan. 21, 2015 — Beth Bodensteiner has been promoted to senior vice president, revenue management for Holland America Line. In this capacity, Bodensteiner will lead the development and execution of all revenue management programs and initiatives that support Holland America Line’s revenue goals. She will report directly to Orlando Ashford, president of Holland […]
Hospitality leader delivers simple solutions for planning responsible events MCLEAN, Va. January 20, 2015 – Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced Meet with Purpose, a concept designed to make it easier for meeting professionals to reduce waste and incorporate health and wellness into meetings and events. Meet with Purpose provides meeting professionals with sustainable choices […]
Ship to homeport at Amsterdam and explore Norway, the Baltic and Iceland Seattle, Wash., Jan. 20, 2015 – In summer 2016, Holland America Line’s newest ship, ms Koningsdam, will debut a series of northern Europe and Baltic cruises as part of the premium line’s robust Europe season that features seven ships sailing throughout the region. […]
19 January, 2015 – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with SiLee Ltd to develop the 268-room Holiday Inn Busan Seomyun in South Korea’s second largest city of Busan. Situated in Seomyun, the city’s central business district (CBD) and a short drive from the International Airport, […]