Surrey, United Kingdom, 2026-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — UK based tour operator Africa Collection is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new Guided Journeys brochure – an exciting and comprehensive showcase of touring experiences across Africa and the Indian Ocean. With over 25 years of expertise, Africa Collection has built a reputation as… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Marriott International has launched the City Express by Marriott brand in Asia Pacific with the opening of two hotels in Osaka, Japan. City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya and City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South offer a combined 243 rooms and are designed to provide affordable, efficient and modern accommodations for business and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement for the development of Garner Hotel Jagdalpur, marking the Garner brand’s entry into Chhattisgarh and expanding IHG’s presence in India’s emerging hospitality markets. The 117-room hotel will be developed by Freedom Hospitality and managed by United Hospitality Management, with opening planned for 2029. IHG said… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Edmonton International Airport will see the return of nonstop seasonal flights to Cancun as Flair Airlines restores winter services from Edmonton, Calgary and Montreal beginning in December 2026. The Edmonton route will operate three times weekly through April 2027, while Calgary and Montreal will also receive regular nonstop Cancun service throughout the winter… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Tourism Industry Aotearoa has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s proposed Conservation Amendment Bill, calling it the most significant reform of conservation legislation in around 40 years. TIA Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram said the tourism sector has long pushed for modernisation of the current conservation framework, particularly around concession systems governing tourism activities on… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2026-May-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Barcelona is preparing for an unusually significant cultural year in 2026, as the city combines its designation as World Capital of Architecture with the centenary of the death of Antoni Gaudí. Across the city, exhibitions, performances, guided tours, and restoration milestones are expected to place renewed international… Read the full news article
Mashatu, Botswana, 2026-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Botswana is largely known for its Okavango Delta. But the Northern Tuli in its far eastern corner aka the “Land of Giants” offers a completely unique experience that truly has to be experienced … and right now is the perfect time to visit! In the words of… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) ANA Holdings has been named to the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for the ninth consecutive year and the Asia Pacific Index for the tenth consecutive year in recognition of its sustainability performance. The company also ranked within the top five percent of airline companies in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026. ANA… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises has introduced MSC Concierge, a new AI-powered digital assistant integrated into the MSC for Me mobile app to provide cruise passengers with real-time onboard assistance and personalised recommendations. Available in more than 90 languages, the free service allows guests to book restaurants, spa treatments and shore excursions, check account information and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Scandinavian Airlines has been ranked both the world’s most punctual airline and Europe’s most punctual airline in Cirium’s April 2026 On-Time Performance report after achieving an on-time arrival rate of 89.53 percent. The recognition marks the second consecutive month SAS has led the global rankings and comes during a period of ongoing operational… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Pacific Asia Travel Association has unveiled the full programme and speaker line-up for the PATA Annual Summit 2026, which will take place in South Korea from 11 to 13 May under the theme “Navigating Towards a Resilient Future.” The summit coincides with PATA’s 75th anniversary and will gather tourism leaders, economists, destination marketers,… Read the full news article