Author: Maralyn D. Hill

Ireland’s Prestigious Ashford Castle Unveils Magnificent New Suites

Posted by | Jan 25, 2014 | |

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2014 www.redcarnationhotels.com FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact: Arnelle Kendall Telephone: (561) 330-0850 Email: akendall@rchmail.com Ireland’s Prestigious Ashford Castle Unveils Magnificent New Suites in the First Phase of Its Glorious Restoration Program The beautiful new Presidential Suite at Ashford Castle   An extensive restoration and enhancement program is underway at Ashford Castle in County Mayo to return this stunning, historic building to its former glory. Having acquired the castle in June 2013, Red Carnation Hotels, a family-owned collection of 16 luxury award-winning hotels, is meticulously working to preserve Ashford’s history and charm while enhancing its guest facilities and levels of luxury and comfort.The program takes a three-phased approach and the first magnificent, all-new eight guestroomshave been completed and can now be revealed. These eight rooms, in the Victorian and East Wings, include the grandest suites in the castle. The rooms have been lovingly furnished by a dynamic design team headed by Mrs. Beatrice Tollman, Founder and President of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, and her daughter Toni Tollman. Each room is individually decorated and designed, featuring a luxurious mix of furnishings and original artwork, fit for any King or Queen. With carefully sourced antique furniture, exquisite fabrics, bespoke carpets and marble bathrooms, the luxurious rooms have been sensitively conceived tocomplement the ambiance and tradition of this iconic property. The second stage of the refurbishment is now underway and the castle is closed until mid-March 2014, to allow for the significant phase two plans to be...

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Four Seasons Resorts Lanai Tees Off the New Year

Posted by | Jan 24, 2014 | |

  MEDIA CONTACT: Lori Holland Director of Public Relations Four Seasons Resorts Lanai (201) 294-7810 lori.holland@fourseasons.com     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     FOUR SEASONS RESORTS LANAI TEES OFF THE NEW YEAR   A New Director of Golf, Restaurant and Course Redesign Provide for an Enhanced Experience on and off the Course   LĀNA‘I, HAWAI‘I (January 16, 2014) – Already revered as a top golf destination boasting two expert-designed courses in one of the most stunning locations in the world, Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announces additional improvements to its golf program providing for an enhanced experience both on and off its premier courses. The resort has hired a new Director of Golf, added a new clubhouse restaurant and reveals plans for the redesign of its Koele course.   Effective Jan. 27, Four Seasons Resorts Lanai will assume the management of golf operations for the Manele Bay golf course, one of Jack Nicklaus’ crowning achievements in golf design, and the Koele course which closed in early January for renovations. The resort recently appointed new Director of GolfScott Ashworth, PGA, who joins Four Seasons from Kauai Lagoons where he served as PGA Director of Golf and Grounds. Ashworth has more than 25 years of experience in the golf industry and has received many accolades while a member and President of the PGA Aloha Section including Golf Professional of the Year for Hawaii, Bill Strausbaugh Award (2009, 2012), the Horton...

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City of Page Announces New Tourism Website

Posted by | Jan 24, 2014 | |

For Immediate Release Thursday, January 16, 2014 Contact: Mike Finney Email: mike@azcomgroup.com Phone: 480-897-3331 City of Page Announces New Tourism Website   Page, AZ – The City of Page, the beauty of Lake Powell, and the extraordinary land and activities surrounding the community are featured onwww.visitpagelakepowell.com. The new website is a vibrant look at Page and the area- Lake Powell, the Colorado River, slot canyons on Navajo Tribal land, and the vast high desert that touches the shores of Lake Powell. Activities on Air, Land, and Water are featured on easy to navigate pages and the website is mobile compatible on hand held devices. “The visuals on the new website are stunning, but what else would they be when you’re showing off Page and Lake Powell,” says Mayor Bill Diak. “Visitors from around the world have discovered that we have activities that begin with the lake and go far beyond.” Finding a place to stay (Hotels/Motels, B&Bs, Vacation Home Rentals, Houseboats, Camping and RVs), things to do, and places to see, appear at the click of a mouse or a tap on your screen. Current weather, upcoming events and festivals, and links to web resources for the whole region makewww.visitpagelakepowell.com a resource for all travelers. “We’ve included all the land, water, and air tourism related businesses in the Page area to give tourists a complete picture of what they can do when they visit,”...

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Resort/Casino Remodel Offers Travelers Modern Luxuries, Timeless Feel

Posted by | Jan 23, 2014 | |

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                  Contact: Ciara Green – Public Relations Manager (951) 770-2776 office/(951) 553-9588 cell cigreen@pechanga.com     LARGEST RESORT-CASINO IN CALIFORNIA UNVEILS MULTIMILLION DOLLAR REMODEL, SERVING AS IMPORTANT ECONOMIC DRIVER FOR TOURISM & JOBS   Members of the media: If you would like to set up interviews, please contact Ciara Green, Pechanga Public Relations Manager, atcigreen@pechanga.com. High resolution images may be downloaded here: http://bit.ly/1aIzRbX Broadcast Media: VO & SOTs + sample VO/SOT script may be viewed and downloaded here: Script: http://bit.ly/1cPGE39 SOTs & B-roll Video may be viewed and downloaded here: https://vimeo.com/83721098   TEMECULA, Calif. – (January 14, 2014) – Just in time for 2014, Pechanga Resort & Casino, the largest resort/casino in the state, has officially unveiled its major multimillion dollar renovation of its 22,000 square foot hotel lobby, two restaurants and the addition of two new dining outlets. Pechanga Resort & Casino’s contractors and more than 350 construction workers completed the entire project just before the end of 2013. Economist Dr. Manfred Keil estimates the major renovation of the 25,000 square feet inside the Pechanga Resort & Casino results in an economic impact of approximately $20,000,000.  The economic impact is based on purchases and salaries and wages for more than 350 construction workers. The renovation is also expected to create another 90 permanent positions within the resort.   “We set out to renew and transform the lobby and restaurants into a focal point for guests...

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ONE NIGHT ONLY: Meet Bocuse d’Or USA Chefs Keller, Boulud, Bocuse and Team USA 2015

Posted by | Jan 22, 2014 | |

    Maralyn D. Hill, M.Ed.,  The Epicurean Explorer Executive Editor, LuxeBeatMag.com Freelance Lifestyle Journalist International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) Board Member, Co-Chair Conference & Media Trip Committee, Past President Member: Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Member: Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Blogs: Where and What in the World & Success with Writing https://authorcentral.amazon.com Follow me: @maralynhill google.com/+MaralynHill FB: http://www.facebook.com/The.Epicurean.Explorer,,  http://www.facebook.com/WhereandWhat.intheWorld, http://www.facebook.com/Success.With.Writing Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/maralynhill We welcome press releases on the food, wine, travel, and items related to the hospitality industry. We receive emails with more than we can post to our service. If you would like to post a press release, please click the the submission tab to get the form to upload your release. You can also upload three photos. It will go in pending and be scheduled, unless it is unappropriate. This will enable more of you to have your releases up in a timely...

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