(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
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
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
(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