Hotel Marketing News

Latest news from Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Members
Hotel Puente Romano hosts Andalucia Tennis Experience Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Puente Romano in Marbella, Spain, is to host the Andalucia Tennis Experience, part of the Women’s Professional Tennis Tour (WTA) from April 3 to 11, 2010. The clay courts of the Puente Romano Tennis Club will be staging the second edition of the WTA tournament featuring 32 of the world’s top 100 women tennis players including Serena Williams, Jelena Jankovic, Anabel Medina and Carla Suárez. Former Wimbledon champion Manolo Santana has recently been named as the hotel’s Tennis Club manager.

Holiday Inn makes Hospitality History with the relaunch of the 2,000th hotel
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront in Scotland marks milestone in the $1 billion relaunch

Harrah’s Entertainment Launch Virtually Free, Rewarding Guests Nearly $44,000,000 in Hotel Amenities
Harrah’s Entertainment Atlantic City is thrilled to celebrate the 30th birthday of the legendary Bally’s Atlantic City by offering guests a Virtually Free stay at all of their Atlantic City hotels. Harrah’s Entertainment will be matching (and even exceeding!) the cost of rooms with various fun filled amenities, resulting in a total estimated $44,000,000 in hotel services.

Boutique Hotel Hazlitt’s Boasts Exclusive Roof Terrace For All Weather
Summer 2010 will see historic London hotel, Hazlitt’s utilise one of its newest additions, the only London hotel suite to feature a private roof terrace with retractable glass roof – making it an unspoiled location for even the most typical English summer day.

New York Helmsley Showcases J/Brice Design to Market Grand Reopening
Though top hotel designers rarely figure into a hotel’s marketing scheme, the New York Helmsley has decided to credit J/Brice Design International in its grand reopening promotion.

Roomlinx Becomes Member of American Resort Development Association
Roomlinx, Inc. (OTC: RMLX), the leading supplier of Interactive TV (iTV) for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce that it has joined the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) as an associate member and will exhibit its iTV solutions at the ARDA 2010 Convention & Exposition.

The Bentley London Waldorf Astoria Collection Launches ‘Private Hotel’ Concept
Already an experienced host to high-level guests, the elegant luxury hotel was prompted to create the private hotel concept after identifying an increasing demand for bespoke, easily-contained hotel accommodation for groups during global summits, official visits and conferences. These groups will now be able to take over the hotel completely during their stay, ensuring both enhanced personal service and security for guests.

Aloft Hotels Cranks up the Volume on Its Music Agenda
Aloft To Be Presenting Sponsor of Exclusive “Live In the Vineyard” Music Series
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Florida Unveils New Sandestin Wine Festival Website
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort launches new Sandestin Wine Festival website featuring festival details, ticket sales, wine apps and other helpful information.

Atlantic City Hotel & Lodging Association Hosts its Empire Gala at Tropicana Casino & Resort
There was extravagance and excitement. Atlantic City reigned supreme as queen of resorts during an era when Atlantic City shined with decadent hotels and the beaches were lined with visitors spanning the city.

Rubenstein Public Relations Appointed Agency of Record for Mount Airy Casino Resort
Mount Airy Casino Resort (http://www.mountairycasino.com/), has retained Rubenstein Public Relations to represent the casino resort for public relations and messaging (http://www.rubensteinpr.com/).

WORLDHOTELS welcomes Royal Garden Hotel in London
One of London’s most prestigious properties, the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, has selected WORLDHOTELS as its strategic partner for global marketing, sales and distribution and will join the group’s portfolio on April 1 2010. The new partnership also reflects the hotel’s updated image which is accompanied by extensive refurbishment and redesign activities that encompass its changing direction.