(NEWS) SHANNON, Ireland, 2026-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Young people from across County Clare were recognised this week for community leadership, resilience, and social impact at the 2026 Clare Garda Youth Awards, an annual programme that highlights positive contributions made by young people throughout the county. Held at Hotel Woodstock in Ennis, the awards ceremony… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Accor is launching the second edition of the HERA Challenge, inviting members of its HERA loyalty and rewards programme for travel advisors to compete for a place on the next HERA Voyage in early 2027. The initiative will recognise 33 top-performing luxury travel advisors across categories including overall revenue, single-booking revenue, regional performance,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Zoo Atlanta’s Brew at the Zoo will return on Saturday, May 23, 2026, offering an adults-only Memorial Day Weekend festival experience with beer and cider samples, live music, evening wildlife viewing, Keeper Talks, yard games and complimentary carousel rides. The event will feature samples from more than 30 Georgia breweries and cideries, with… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has completed the first retrofit of a two-class Airbus A380 aircraft as part of its multi-billion dollar cabin refurbishment programme, converting the aircraft into a three-class layout with Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy cabins. The refurbished A380, registered A6-EUX, has returned to service on the Dubai-Birmingham route and now includes 76… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — As Africa Day approaches, hotel groups across the continent are increasingly positioning travel experiences around cultural diversity, conservation, and multi-destination itineraries rather than relying solely on traditional safari tourism. That broader approach is central to a new campaign launched by Minor Hotels, which is highlighting its portfolio… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) World Travel Awards has selected Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort in Montenegro as the host venue for its Europe Gala Ceremony 2026, marking the organisation’s first event in the country in its 33-year history. Scheduled for 17 October 2026, the ceremony will gather leading figures from across Europe’s travel and tourism sector to… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — In an industry built on movement, adaptation has become one of tourism’s most valuable currencies. Across Asia and the Pacific, tourism professionals are navigating a rapidly shifting landscape shaped by artificial intelligence, sustainability targets, changing traveler expectations, digital marketing demands, and mounting pressure to balance growth with… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) American Airlines and the Miami HEAT have signed a new multiyear sponsorship extension that will continue American’s role as the team’s Official Airline. The agreement includes expanded fan experiences, AAdvantage loyalty programme benefits and in-arena promotions at Kaseya Center while building on a partnership that has lasted more than 25 years. The collaboration… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Applebee’s and Wyndham Rewards have launched a new partnership allowing Wyndham hotel guests to order Applebee’s To Go delivery directly through the Wyndham mobile app while earning loyalty points. Members placing qualifying orders of $15 or more receive free delivery and earn 10 Wyndham Rewards points per dollar spent, with additional bonus points… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, United States, 2026-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — For decades, the hotel room has quietly shaped the way people imagine comfort. The oversized bed layered in crisp white linens, the sculptural bedside lamp, the perfectly weighted throw pillow, the calming neutral palette that somehow feels both aspirational and effortless — travelers check out,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Makson India Hospitality Pvt Ltd to develop InterContinental Jaipur Achrol Resort, a new 225-key luxury resort scheduled to open in 2030 near Jaipur, India. The project forms part of IHG’s broader strategy to expand its luxury hospitality footprint across high-growth leisure destinations in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Centinel Public Partnerships and IHG Hotels & Resorts have been selected by the Department of the Air Force to modernize and manage on-base lodging across U.S. Air Force installations under a 50-year agreement. The phased programme, beginning with 23 installations, will transition lodging operations toward commercial ownership and management while aiming to improve… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways is expanding its African route network with resumed services, additional flight frequencies and a new destination launch for Summer 2026. The airline will restart flights to Seychelles, Kigali and Marrakesh while increasing operations to cities including Cairo, Cape Town and Dar es Salaam. Qatar Airways will also begin three weekly flights… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership through additional codeshare routes and reciprocal loyalty programme benefits. Starting in June 2026, the airlines will connect travellers to more than 40 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Philippines through expanded network integration. The partnership also enables Privilege Club… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Pacific Asia Travel Association has announced a new group of elected board members during the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Gyeongju. The new board includes representatives from travel companies, tourism authorities, universities and industry organisations across the Asia-Pacific region, including Tripadvisor, Intrepid Travel, Tourism Malaysia and Bangkok University. PATA said the expanded board… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MANCHESTER, UK, 2026-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — On a quiet patch of woodland in Cheadle, a group of amateur archaeologists is preparing to dig into the remains of a forgotten medieval mill. Not far away, children facing emotional and educational challenges are learning through animal-assisted therapy sessions in rural Tameside. In nearby village cricket… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport is expanding its transatlantic travel network for Summer 2026 with the return of daily seasonal routes operated by United Airlines to Chicago and Delta Air Lines to New York City. Together, the services add approximately 95,000 seats and contribute to a record summer schedule featuring 40 routes and more than 340,000… Read the full news article
(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2026-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Against the vast desert backdrop of Dubai South, where the outlines of tomorrow’s aviation ecosystem are steadily taking shape, the ceremonial turning of sand this week marked something far larger than the beginning of another infrastructure project. It was the latest signal that Dubai’s ambitions to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced the winners of its 2026 Awards of Excellence, GIFTTS Pineapple Awards and inaugural GIFTTS Legacy Leadership Award during its global conference in Charleston. The awards recognised leading independent luxury hotels and hospitality brands for excellence in guest experience, sustainability, philanthropy and social responsibility. Wynn Resorts received the first-ever… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) voco Darwin Suites has officially opened in Darwin as the first voco-branded hotel in the Northern Territory and the first voco Suites property in Australia. Operated under IHG Hotels & Resorts, the 88-suite hotel combines apartment-style accommodation with premium hotel amenities and lifestyle-focused hospitality. The opening strengthens Darwin’s growing accommodation sector while expanding… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The scent of citrus peels drying in the Omani sun is not the sort of detail most travelers expect to remember from a luxury resort stay. Nor are jars of bubbling kimchi in a London fermentation lab, reusable milk kegs arriving at an urban hotel kitchen, or… Read the full news article
(NEWS) TOKYO, Japan, 2026-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As airlines increasingly look for ways to connect with passengers beyond the flight itself, sports partnerships are becoming a growing part of the travel experience — and All Nippon Airways is leaning further into that strategy through a new collaboration campaign with the Japan Football Association…. Read the full news article
(NEWS) NADI, Fiji, 2026-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — For decades, airlines have focused heavily on comfort upgrades, premium seating, and inflight dining as ways to improve long-haul travel. Increasingly, however, attention is shifting toward a different challenge altogether: how passengers actually feel physically and mentally after spending hours in the air. Fiji Airways is now… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Manchester Airport and Virgin Atlantic are marking 30 years of the airline’s Manchester operations, celebrating three decades of long-haul connectivity from Northern England. The milestone includes the introduction of a new Airbus A330neo aircraft named “Champagne Supernova,” increased route capacity and new investment in premium passenger services at Manchester Airport. Virgin Atlantic continues… Read the full news article
New York, NY, 2026-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — IMAGINE PR has been appointed as the North American Public Relations Representative for Mount Med Resort, an award-winning medical spa in Austria’s Tyrolean Alps. This adults-only retreat opened in December 2024 in Oberau, an alpine village renowned for its pristine air and gentle pace of life in… Read the full news article
WORCESTER, MA, 2026-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Having your own preferred seat on a Delta flight enhances your flight experience. Hence, the airline allows passengers to choose their own seats. However, seat selection is not free and incurs charges. The amount is not fixed and depends on the seat’s location and ticket type. And… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In the French Alps, competition among luxury hospitality brands is increasingly shifting toward highly exclusive, experience-driven mountain resorts, and Raffles Hotels and Resorts is preparing to make its debut in the alpine market with a new property planned for Courchevel 1850, one of Europe’s most established high-end ski… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LOS ANGELES, California, Unites States, 2026-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southern California rail operators are continuing to position train travel as an alternative to major event traffic, and this weekend Metrolink will once again adjust service routes to accommodate visitors attending the annual California Strawberry Festival. Based on details shared in Metrolink’s official announcement,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Aberdeen International Airport and Stagecoach have launched a refreshed 727 bus service operating 24 hours a day between Portlethen, Aberdeen city centre, and the airport, creating the first continuous cross City-Shire route in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The upgraded service provides more frequent and accessible journeys alongside affordable £5.80 Dayrider fares for airport passengers…. Read the full news article
(NEWS) LOS ANGELES, California, United States, 2026-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — One of aviation’s most recognizable aircraft is beginning a second life in Los Angeles — not as a commercial airliner, but as a large-scale educational exhibit designed to introduce future generations to the science and history of flight. Korean Air has officially unveiled its… Read the full news article