(NEWS) MADRID, Spain, 2026-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — For airlines, the passenger experience no longer begins at the airport. It starts much earlier — when a traveller searches for a route, compares prices, checks fare options, and decides whether to book directly or through another platform. That part of the journey is becoming increasingly… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas is increasing capacity to Japan and New Zealand in response to strong travel demand from Australian travellers. The airline will add more than 45,000 seats to Tokyo and Queenstown by early 2027. From December 2026 to March 2027, Qantas will increase its Melbourne-Narita flights from daily services to 11 flights per week,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SHANGHAI, China, 2026-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is sharpening its focus on younger travellers in Greater China, where travel is increasingly tied to identity, social connection and shared interests rather than simply accommodation. With more than 230 million Gen Z consumers in Greater China, the hotel group is building… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) 5 Spices Restaurant, located at Club Liberté on Mahé Island in Seychelles, offers travellers and local residents a dining option close to major resort properties including Four Seasons, Kempinski and Canopy by Hilton. The restaurant combines a relaxed bar lounge, an evening à la carte restaurant and a sushi bar under one roof…. Read the full news article
(NEWS) BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2026-Jul-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has supported the creation of a new outdoor sensory walk and garden at Seaview Primary School, providing pupils with a dedicated space designed to support wellbeing, inclusion and learning beyond the classroom. The project, funded through Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund, has transformed… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hilton and Fuerte Group Hotels have announced the planned conversion of Amàre Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive Resort into a Curio by Hilton property, with opening scheduled for October 31, 2026. Owned and managed by Fuerte Group Hotels, the resort will add a new adults-only, all-inclusive option to Hilton’s growing portfolio in Mexico and… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BRUSSELS, Belgium, NEW DELHI, India, 2026-Jul-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel development is often presented through numbers: openings, signings, pipelines and room counts. But behind those figures is a wider travel story about where people are going, how cities are changing and which destinations are becoming important enough to attract long-term hospitality investment…. Read the full news article
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, 2026-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Perched among the granite kopjes in the heart of Serengeti National Park, Warangi Ridge by The Wilderness Collection is one of Tanzania’s most exciting new safari gems. Launched in September 2025, this proudly Tanzanian-owned property offers panoramic views over savanna grasslands, with an incredible, cascading rock… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort has appointed Keith Tomkies as its new General Manager. In the role, he will lead all operational departments and support the continued elevation of the guest experience at the premium private-island resort in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Tomkies brings nearly three decades of international hospitality experience, having held leadership… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates will introduce a second daily Airbus A350 service between Dubai and Colombo from 8 August, replacing the Boeing 777 currently operating flights EK648 and EK649. The move will double the number of daily Emirates flights on the Colombo route featuring Premium Economy, giving travellers more opportunities to experience the airline’s latest-generation aircraft… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates Skywards has launched a 5 million Skywards Miles giveaway for Dubai Summer Surprises 2026, offering members the chance to win 10,000 Skywards Miles when they spend AED 200 or more with participating Skywards Everyday partners or through Skywards Miles Mall UAE. The promotion runs until 30 August 2026 and will select 500… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) dnata Travel has relaunched its Secret Stays campaign for summer 2026, offering UAE residents a surprise luxury holiday booking experience in the Maldives. The campaign allows customers to book a resort stay without knowing the name of the property until after confirmation, combining expert curation, value and the appeal of surprise travel. The… Read the full news article
(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2026-Jul-8 — /Travel PR News/ — For most travellers, sustainability in aviation is still something they encounter in fragments: a note about sustainable aviation fuel, a reusable onboard item, a quieter aircraft, a cleaner airport vehicle, or a solar-panelled facility glimpsed from a terminal window. The larger work is usually less visible. It… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ROME/ MILAN, Italy, 2026-Jul-8 — /Travel PR News/ — At major airports, the passenger experience is often judged by what happens above the surface: check-in queues, boarding gates, baggage belts and aircraft pushing back on time. But the reliability of that journey depends heavily on the teams working behind the scenes — loading bags,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has won two honours at the 2026 Global Hotel Alliance Awards, receiving Best Hotel of the Year for Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Best Enrolment Performance. The awards recognise the group’s strong hospitality performance, guest engagement and loyalty programme success within the GHA DISCOVERY alliance. The ceremony took place on… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach has been named the No. 1 Resort in Florida and the No. 4 Resort in the United States in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2026. The resort has also earned a place on the 2026 T+L 500 list, recognising it among the world’s finest hotels for quality,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has been recognised among the Best Hotels in New York City in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026. The annual awards are based on Travel + Leisure’s reader survey and honour leading hotels, destinations, airlines, cruise lines and travel experiences worldwide. Located in Tribeca in… Read the full news article
Vilanculos, Mozambique, 2026-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Beyond Pambele’s white-sand beaches and turquoise waters lies a world of extraordinary marine diversity. Located within the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary, overlooking the breathtaking Bazaruto Archipelago, Pambele Beach House is situated in one of Mozambique’s most remarkable coastal environments. Known as “Mozambique’s Marine Big 5″, these incredible ocean… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Hyatt Regency London Olympia, a 204-room property located within the £1.3 billion redevelopment of Olympia in West London. The hotel is Hyatt Regency’s fifth London location and is positioned to serve visitors attending exhibitions, conferences, live performances, business meetings and leisure activities in the Olympia and Kensington area…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association has named Guangzhou Chimelong Group Co., Ltd. as its newest Preferred Partner, creating a framework for cooperation on responsible tourism, visitor-economy development, industry engagement, research and data exchange across Asia Pacific. The partnership brings together PATA’s regional tourism expertise and global industry network with Chimelong Group’s cultural tourism,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Swissport has launched PrivatPort as an independently governed executive aviation company providing premium ground handling, passenger and crew services for private jet operators, VIP travellers and flight crews. The business operates through nine FBOs and more than 70 locations across four continents, while retaining access to Swissport’s international infrastructure and operational expertise. PrivatPort’s… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Swissôtel has selected Dutch haute couture designer Peet Dullaert as the first laureate of Accor’s New Crafts Awards, created in partnership with the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. Chosen from a pool of 80 emerging brands in the FHCM SPHERE programme, Dullaert was recognised for his precise, human-centred approach… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-Jul-7 — /Travel PR News/ — China’s hotel market has long been measured in openings, room counts and brand announcements. But the more interesting shift now is not simply how many hotels are being built. It is how international groups are trying to position themselves within a travel market that is becoming more complex,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wharf Hotels has won three distinctions at the 2026 Global Hotel Alliance Awards, including Best Member Recognition, Best Brand Performance Winner and a special recognition for Marco Polo Hotels’ 20 years of collaboration and member engagement with GHA. Thomas Salg accepted the awards for the Hong Kong-based hotel group, highlighting the role of… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MIAMI, FL, United States, 2026-Jul-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury cruising is increasingly being shaped less by how many destinations a ship can visit and more by how much time travellers have to spend in each one. Longer port calls, overnight stays, smaller harbours and itineraries timed around local festivals are becoming central… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Shurooq has appointed Minor Hotels to manage and operate Sharjah Collection, a portfolio of seven nature-led and heritage-focused boutique properties across Sharjah. Minor Hotels will provide operational expertise, commercial support and access to its international distribution network while preserving the distinct identity of each retreat. Following investment and enhancement work, the properties are… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MADRID, Spain, 2026-Jul-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Airlines continue to use onboard dining as a way to differentiate the travel experience, increasingly shaping menus around passenger feedback while introducing seasonal offerings both in the air and on the ground. Iberia has refreshed the menus on its long-haul flights departing from Madrid, bringing back… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HAMBURG, Germany, 2026-Jul-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury cruise travellers are increasingly seeking festive holidays that combine seasonal celebrations with distinctive destinations, replacing traditional year-end routines with experiences ranging from tropical beaches to polar expeditions. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled its Christmas and New Year programme for the 2026/2027 season, offering a collection of… Read the full news article
Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa, 2026-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Family-owned safari lodge returns after a flood and intensive ten-month rebuild, with its next generation and long-serving team at the heart of the story. Jaci’s Private Lodge officially reopened on 1 July 2026 in South Africa’s malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, 16 months after severe… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HANOVER, Germany, 2026-Jul-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel companies are increasingly shifting their marketing away from idealised holiday imagery in favour of campaigns that reflect authentic experiences and the stories travellers share long after they return home. TUI Group has adopted that approach with the launch of a new advertising campaign for its… Read the full news article