Inside PATA’s New Push to Prepare the Travel Industry for an AI and Sustainability Driven Future

(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

New sponsorship extension strengthens American Airlines and Miami HEAT collaboration across sports and community initiatives

(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

Wyndham and Applebee’s launch integrated travel and dining experience across U.S. hotel network

(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

Marriott Brings Luxury Hospitality Design into Residential Living Through New Marriott Bonvoy Boutique Collections

(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

InterContinental Jaipur Achrol Resort to strengthen Rajasthan’s growing luxury hospitality market

(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

Centinel and IHG selected to modernize U.S. Air Force on-base lodging under long-term partnership agreement

(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