Daily Archives: September 11, 2025

Qantas and Jetstar Add Nearly 210,000 Seats Across the Tasman Including New Brisbane to Queenstown Flights

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(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group has unveiled a major trans-Tasman expansion, announcing the launch of Qantas’ first A220 international service between Brisbane and Wellington as well as a new Jetstar route connecting Brisbane and Queenstown. Beginning in February 2026, the A220 aircraft will replace existing E190 and some Boeing… Read the full news article

Frank Veenstra Joins Kempinski Leadership Team to Shape Next Chapter of Global Growth in Luxury Hospitality

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(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels has named Frank Veenstra as Chief Development Officer, positioning him to guide the company’s next growth phase as it strengthens its foothold in the ultra-luxury segment. In his new role, Veenstra will oversee Kempinski’s global development strategy, selecting high-value assets for investment, expanding growth through… Read the full news article

New Partnership Between Wyndham Rewards and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer Brings Hotel Stays and Air Travel Closer Together

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(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has expanded its award-winning Wyndham Rewards program by partnering with KrisFlyer, the lifestyle rewards program of Singapore Airlines Group, to give members more flexibility in how they use their points. The collaboration allows Wyndham Rewards’ 120 million enrolled members to earn KrisFlyer miles… Read the full news article

StudioRes Expansion Gains Momentum with Marriott and Noble Partnership Driving Over 50 Projects Nationwide

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(NEWS) ATLANTA, GA, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Noble Investment Group have broken ground on their tenth StudioRes hotel, marking a significant milestone in the rapid expansion of Marriott’s newest extended stay brand. The project underscores the strength of the two companies’ three-decade partnership and Noble’s growing leadership in branded long-term accommodations,… Read the full news article

voco Hotels Expansion Across Six Mexican Cities Highlights Mexico’s Growing Tourism and Hospitality Investment

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(NEWS) MEXICO CITY, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of six new voco hotels across Mexico in partnership with Alliance Hotels, marking a major expansion of its premium brand in the country. Scheduled to open in 2027, the conversions will bring voco properties to Cancun, Guadalajara, Ciudad… Read the full news article

Kimpton Expands California Presence with Napa Valley Luxury Hotel in Partnership with Stratus Development Partners

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(NEWS) ATLANTA, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has announced plans to open a new property in Napa Valley, California, in 2028. The development will mark the brand’s debut in the globally renowned wine country, a region that welcomes millions of visitors each year…. Read the full news article

Jubilee 2025 – not the year anyone expected but visitors are still flocking to Rome’s events!

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As Rome prepared for this year’s historic Catholic Jubilee, no one expected the death of a much-loved Pope just months into the celebrations. However, the new Pope has reinvigorated them and events such as the Jubilee of Youth have seen record numbers flock to the Eternal City. With huge crowds expected for this autumn’s events,… Read the full news article