Lufthansa Group Broadens Winter 2026/27 Schedule With New Routes From SWISS, ITA Airways, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Edelweiss and Eurowings

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa Group is expanding its winter 2026/27 flight schedule with new long-haul destinations, increased frequencies and a broader rollout of Lufthansa’s Allegris cabin. Lufthansa will add eleven new Allegris destinations, including Vancouver, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, Detroit, San José, Seoul and Kuala Lumpur from Frankfurt, as well as Singapore, Washington and Cape Town from… Read the full news article

MSC Cruises Promotes Fly and Cruise Packages as Demand for Hassle-Free Holidays Grows

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(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise companies are entering the 2026 summer season facing a more cautious and cost-conscious traveller. After several years marked by disrupted travel plans, rising airfares, inflation, and uncertainty around added holiday costs, many travellers are placing greater emphasis on flexibility, transparent pricing, and convenience when booking vacations…. Read the full news article

IHG Strengthens UK&I Luxury Conversion Growth with Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG, marking the luxury conversion brand’s first property in London and IHG’s debut in Canary Wharf. Developed with Yianis Group, the 142-room hotel is scheduled to open in summer 2026 and will offer guestrooms and suites with views over the River… Read the full news article

Hilton’s Outset Collection Welcomes The Berkeley Richmond as One of Its First Independent Lifestyle Properties

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(IN SHORT) The Berkeley Richmond, a 55-room boutique hotel in Richmond’s historic Shockoe Slip neighborhood, has joined Outset Collection by Hilton following an extensive renovation of its guest rooms, public spaces and hospitality offering. As one of the first properties in Hilton’s new lifestyle brand, the hotel combines its long-standing local heritage with Hilton’s global… Read the full news article

ANA and Japan Airlines Urge Coordinated Action to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Protect Japan’s Air Transport Future

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have released the second edition of their joint report, Toward Net Zero CO2 Emissions from Air Transport in 2050, outlining the current state of sustainable aviation fuel in Japan and the actions needed to support aviation decarbonisation. The report warns that SAF remains far below the level… Read the full news article

Fan Culture and Travel Converge as ANA Backs Immersive Tourism Experiences in Japan

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(NEWS) TOKYO, Japan, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Anime cafés, themed pop-up stores, collectible merchandise, and character-driven exhibitions have become a major force within Japan’s domestic tourism economy. What was once considered a niche fan subculture has evolved into a powerful travel driver, with visitors increasingly planning trips around concerts, gaming events, manga collaborations, and… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport Expands Support for Local Green Spaces and Social Impact Projects

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(NEWS) BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports are often associated with terminals, runways, and international travel routes, but increasingly they are also becoming active players in the communities that surround them. Across Europe, major airports are facing growing expectations to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility and local community engagement. From noise… Read the full news article

Vodafone Albania and Tirana International Airport Advance Digital Airport Operations Through Airbus Critical Communications Technology

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(IN SHORT) Vodafone Albania and Tirana International Airport have launched “Security That Travels With You”, a strategic technology initiative that brings Airbus’ airport security and mission-critical communications solution to Tirana International Airport. The implementation makes TIA the first airport in the Western Balkans to deploy Airbus’ airport security solution as part of Vodafone Group’s global… Read the full news article

PATA Recognises Long-Term Member Organisations for Their Role in Advancing Asia Pacific Tourism Cooperation

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(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association honoured long-standing member organisations during the PATA Executive Board & Board Member and PATA Awards Presentation Dinner on May 11, held as part of the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Pohang, Korea. The recognition formed part of PATA’s 75th anniversary commemorations and celebrated organisations with more than 50,… Read the full news article

Vivid Sydney 2026 Expands Harbour Viewing Experiences With Premium Dinner Cruises

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(NEWS) SYDNEY, Australia, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — As winter evenings settle over Sydney Harbour each year, the city’s waterfront transforms into one of Australia’s largest outdoor light galleries. Ferries move beneath illuminated bridges, projections ripple across historic buildings, and crowds gather along Circular Quay to experience Vivid Sydney, the city’s annual celebration of light,… Read the full news article

Energy Reliability Becomes Priority for Caribbean Hospitality as Kazanu Upgrades Infrastructure

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(NEWS) OYSTER POND, Saint Martin, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Power outages are an occasional reality across many Caribbean islands, particularly during periods of extreme weather, infrastructure strain, or seasonal storms. For travelers, those interruptions can quickly shift a tropical getaway from relaxing to frustrating — especially in destinations where air conditioning, internet access,… Read the full news article

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Appoints IMAGINE PR as North American Public Relations Agency

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  New York, NY, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IMAGINE PR has been appointed as the North American Public Relations Representative for Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi, Thailand. The world’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve property, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is one of Thailand’s most distinctive luxury retreats. Set along the shores of the Andaman Sea,… Read the full news article

Sydney’s Only Glass Boat Cruising Restaurant Announces Vivid Sydney 2026 Cruise Experiences

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(IN SHORT) Clearview, Sydney’s only glass boat cruising restaurant, has announced the return of its Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruise experiences for the 2026 festival season, running from 22 May to 13 June, offering guests a premium on-water perspective of the city’s popular lights festival. Designed with floor-to-ceiling windows and an almost entirely glass-wrapped structure, the… Read the full news article

Kazanu Announces Installation of Modern Energy-Efficient Backup Generator in Oyster Pond, Saint Martin

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(IN SHORT) Kazanu has installed a modern, energy-efficient backup generator at its property in Oyster Pond, Saint Martin, designed to keep the entire accommodation running during island-wide power outages. The system can support guest rooms and key amenities such as air conditioning, kitchen appliances, lighting, Wi-Fi, the swimming pool, hot tub systems, and other essential… Read the full news article

Raffles Jeddah Debuts in Saudi Arabia with Red Sea Views, Signature Butler Service and Hejazi-Inspired Design

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(IN SHORT) Raffles Hotels & Resorts has opened Raffles Jeddah, a new luxury hotel on the Red Sea Corniche that brings the brand’s signature butler service, refined design and curated guest experiences to one of Saudi Arabia’s most important coastal destinations. The property strengthens Raffles’ presence in the Kingdom and supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030… Read the full news article

Emirates Expands Community Tennis Initiatives With Special Roland-Garros Experience

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(NEWS) PARIS, France, 2026-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Long before the main draws begin at Roland-Garros, the grounds of the famous Paris tennis complex already carry a different kind of energy. Practice courts fill with rising players, stadium crews prepare for two intense weeks of competition, and young tennis fans crowd the fences hoping for… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Introduces Advanced Natura Bissé Treatments Focused on Personalised Beauty and Wellbeing

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Madrid has introduced a renewed selection of Natura Bissé treatments at its spa, strengthening its position as a leading luxury wellness destination in the Spanish capital. The new menu combines cosmetic science, expert techniques and a holistic approach to personal wellbeing, with facial and body rituals designed to deliver visible… Read the full news article

From a Single Thai Resort to a Global Luxury Brand Anantara Marks 25 Years of Growth

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Twenty-five years ago, Anantara Hotels & Resorts opened its first property in the Thai seaside town of Hua Hin with a relatively simple idea: luxury travel should feel connected to local culture rather than separated from it. At the time, many high-end hotel brands still focused heavily… Read the full news article

Anantara Turns the Spotlight on Hospitality Staff and Cultural Experiences for 25th Anniversary Campaign

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — For many luxury hotels, anniversaries are marked with refurbished suites, limited-edition menus, or nostalgic marketing campaigns. But as Anantara Hotels & Resorts celebrates its 25th year, the group is placing its focus elsewhere — on the people guests remember long after the stay itself ends. The brand… Read the full news article

Cruising Through Vivid Sydney Offers a Different View of the City’s Biggest Winter Festival

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(NEWS) SYDNEY, Australia, 2026-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — As winter settles over Sydney Harbour, the city’s skyline once again transforms into a nightly theatre of colour, projections, music, and light. Ferries glide beneath illuminated bridges, crowds gather along Circular Quay, and the sails of the Sydney Opera House become giant moving canvases during one of… Read the full news article

Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises To Focus On Festival Lights & Fireworks Views

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(IN SHORT) Australian Cruise Group has announced that its Vivid Sydney dinner cruises aboard Showboat and Clearview will offer special views of both the festival’s light installations and fireworks on six selected nights during Vivid Sydney 2026. The fireworks displays will take place on 28 and 29 May, and 4, 5, 11 and 12 June,… Read the full news article

KLM Celebrates 80 Years Since Becoming the First European Airline to Resume Scheduled U.S. Service After World War II

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(IN SHORT) KLM is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its Amsterdam–New York route, which began on 21 May 1946 when the airline became the first European carrier to launch scheduled service to the United States after World War II. The first flight, operated with a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, carried 32 passengers and took more than… Read the full news article

Swissport to Add Cargo Handling Capabilities in Morocco Through Swiftair Maroc Acquisition

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International has signed a binding agreement to acquire Swiftair Maroc, a Casablanca-based cargo handling company operating at Mohammed V Airport, Morocco’s main air freight hub. The deal marks Swissport’s entry into Morocco’s cargo market and gives the company access to a 3,700 sqm airside warehouse with temperature-controlled facilities for pharmaceuticals and perishable… Read the full news article

Booking Holdings Introduces BKNG Ads as a Single Global Identity for Partner Advertising Across Major Travel Platforms

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(IN SHORT) Booking Holdings has launched BKNG Ads, a new unified advertising identity that gives partners a more consistent way to access advertising solutions across Booking.com, Priceline and Agoda. The initiative is designed to simplify engagement with the company’s advertising platforms and help partners plan, activate and scale campaigns more efficiently. BKNG Ads brings together… Read the full news article

Sini Kivekäs to Lead Finnair’s People Function as Airline Advances Employee Experience Strategy

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(IN SHORT) Finnair has appointed Sini Kivekäs as Chief People Officer and a member of its Executive Board, effective 1 June 2026. Kivekäs brings nearly 30 years of experience from the financial services sector, with senior leadership roles at Nordea and Aktia. In her most recent position, she served on Aktia’s Group Executive Committee with… Read the full news article

Accor and Water Unite Partner to Scale Water-Saving Solutions Across International Hotels

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(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Water is becoming one of the hospitality industry’s most pressing operational challenges. From luxury resorts in drought-prone destinations to city hotels facing rising utility costs and stricter environmental regulations, global hotel groups are increasingly being forced to rethink how water is sourced, consumed, reused, and managed across daily… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila Continues Delivering Premium Hospitality With Renewed Five-Star Accreditation

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(NEWS) MANILA, Philippines, 2026-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In a hospitality market as competitive and fast-evolving as Metro Manila, maintaining a luxury hotel’s five-star status is less about prestige alone and more about consistency. As international travel continues to recover across Southeast Asia, hotels in the Philippine capital are facing growing expectations from both… Read the full news article

Silversea Unveils 2027 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage Through Northern Europe and the British Isles

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(NEWS) MIAMI, FL, United States, 2026-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise loyalty programs have long rewarded repeat travelers with perks like priority boarding, cocktail receptions, and upgraded amenities. But for many returning guests, the real appeal lies elsewhere — the chance to travel with a familiar community of like-minded passengers while revisiting destinations through… Read the full news article

Bear Viewing in Alaska Offering Grizzly Bear Watching Tours in Alaska

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Alaska, USA, 2026-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — If you want to board on a wonderful bear viewing trip in Alaska then Bear Viewing in Alaska is the right partner for you. There are many places in Alaska where you can do wonderful bear watching but you need a professional and experienced tour guide for the… Read the full news article

Alaska Gamefisher: How to get the best of bear viewing in Alaska

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Soldotna, AK, 2026-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — If you want to do bear watching in Alaska then Alaskan Gamefisher is the best option. They offer full-fledged same day and multi-day guided bear viewing trips in Alaska. Looking to book exciting and rewarding Alaskan brown bear tours? Contact to Alaskan Gamefisher. They have over 30+… Read the full news article