(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed franchise agreements for three new-build Holiday Inn Express hotels in Madrid, Málaga and Barcelona, adding 653 rooms to its Spanish pipeline. The properties are the first hotels signed under Selecto, a new select-service hotel platform created by Tikehau Capital with operating partner Quest Capital. The Madrid hotel… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, UK, 2026-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel loyalty programmes are evolving beyond hotel stays as hospitality brands partner with financial services providers to reward customers for their everyday spending. IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its first co-branded debit cards in the UK through partnerships with Revolut and Visa, according to a press… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Crowne Plaza Vienna, bringing the premium hotel brand back to Austria through a partnership with FEURING Asset Management GmbH. The 195-room hotel is expected to open toward the end of the third quarter of 2026 in Vienna’s Margareten district. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect David Chipperfield, the… Read the full news article
(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Baggage handling is becoming a major test of airport digitalisation, with airlines and airports under pressure to move more passengers through existing infrastructure while reducing costly service failures. SITA’s 2026 Baggage IT Insights report shows that mishandled baggage rates fell by 23% in 2025, dropping below… Read the full news article
(NEWS) CHICAGO, 2026-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan continues to attract investment from international luxury hotel brands, with demand for nature-based, wellness-oriented travel driving new resort developments in some of the country’s best-known mountain and hot spring destinations. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to introduce the Alila brand to Japan with the opening… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Air China and Singapore Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a deeper commercial partnership, including a proposed joint venture that remains subject to regulatory approvals. The airlines plan to consider broader codeshare services, coordinated flight schedules, joint fares, joint marketing and revenue-sharing arrangements. They also intend to enhance cooperation between… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines have launched new joint fare products between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore as part of a strategic joint business partnership formalised in January 2026. The fares build on the carriers’ existing codeshare cooperation and are intended to give customers more flexibility and access to the airlines’ combined networks. The… Read the full news article
(NEWS) AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands, 2026-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Major international events are becoming an important platform for airlines to showcase not only their global networks but also their commitment to creating welcoming environments for passengers and employees from diverse backgrounds. KLM is expanding its involvement in WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 through a series of… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Asia Pacific tourism has entered a new phase where growth is no longer evenly distributed across the region. The latest forecast from PATA points to a market shaped by China’s continuing scale, Vietnam’s rapid expansion, and a wider split between destinations that have moved beyond recovery and… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2026-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK’s latest consumer spending figures show expenditure on travel has dropped (-5.8% year-on-year) for a third month in a row – a sign of caution in today’s unpredictable economy and global order. But Nicholas Smith, Dynamic Packages Director at Thomas Cook says it’s largely a case of adaptation, rather than… Read the full news article
Moshi-Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, 2026-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Kilimanjaro Safari Holidays is among reputable Tanzanian registered Tour Operators that offers responsible travel tours to enhance nature conservation. In this year 2026 and coming year 2027 onwards we apply an altimeter to see altitude you have, and oxygen level to manage hiking pace and and avoid altitude… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HANNOVER, Germany, 2026-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers are looking for more structured experiences around wellness, nature and family time, and hotel brands are testing new ways to build those themes directly into resort stays. TUI Blue is launching four curated event formats at selected hotels in Türkiye and Germany from late summer… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has named Kanruethai Roongruang as General Manager of Avani+ Hua Hin Resort. She brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience, including leadership roles in resort operations, wellness, commercial strategy and business development. Most recently, she served as Chief Executive Officer of Island Escape Burasari and Burasari Residences in Phuket, while… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BALI, Indonesia, 2026-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Sustainability in hospitality is increasingly moving beyond operational targets and into the guest experience itself, with hotels finding new ways to incorporate environmental responsibility into design, food and beverage concepts, and storytelling. TELU Bar at the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is marking its… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MONTREAL, Canada, 2026-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Restaurants within luxury hotels are increasingly using wine programmes, seasonal dining concepts and signature culinary events to strengthen their appeal as standalone dining destinations rather than simply hotel amenities. Marcus, located at the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal, is celebrating a season of culinary recognition and summer programming… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2026-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Recognition from major wine publications has become an increasingly important benchmark for restaurants seeking to attract culinary travellers and position themselves within the global food and beverage landscape. Kollázs Brasserie & Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest has received the 2026 Wine Spectator… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PRAGUE, Czech Republic, 2026-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport operators across Europe are investing heavily in digital technologies to improve efficiency, resilience and the passenger experience, and Finland’s largest airport has now received industry recognition for its efforts. Helsinki Airport has been awarded the ACI EUROPE Digital Transformation Award 2026 for Finavia’s Airport… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) easyJet is launching three new direct UK routes to Finnish Lapland for the 2026–2027 winter season. Services from London Luton and Liverpool to Kittilä will begin on 24 and 25 November 2026 respectively, while a new Newcastle–Rovaniemi route will also start on 25 November. Each route will operate twice weekly. The expansion is… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MADRID, Spain, 2026-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Onboard connectivity has become a core part of the passenger experience, especially as travellers expect to work, stream and stay in touch throughout long-haul journeys. Iberia has operated its first aircraft equipped with free high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi, according to a press release published by the airline…. Read the full news article
(NEWS) DUBLIN, Ireland, 2026-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel retailers are placing greater emphasis on culture and employee engagement as they look to strengthen customer experiences in an industry where personal interactions remain a key differentiator. ARI is marking the third anniversary of its Joy On Your Way brand platform with Global Joy Day… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) American Airlines is retrofitting its Airbus A319 and A320 fleets with redesigned cabins that provide more premium seating, larger overhead bins, updated interiors, enhanced lighting and power at every seat. The refreshed aircraft will feature 12 premium seats on A319s and 16 on A320s, with privacy wings, additional storage and beverage trays in… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MALÈ, Maldives, 2026-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise tourism is gaining greater attention in the Maldives as the destination looks to diversify beyond its traditional resort-led visitor model and broaden arrival channels from high-value international markets. Visit Maldives Corporation and the Maldives Association of Yacht Agents welcomed the Chinese cruise ship Viking Yidun… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Asiana Airlines will leave Star Alliance on 16 December 2026 at 23:59 Korea Standard Time, ending its membership of the alliance after joining in 2003. Customers can continue earning miles on eligible Asiana-operated flights departing by 15 October 2026, while award-ticket and upgrade redemptions for travel on Asiana may continue until 16 December,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Cybersecurity has become a core part of trust for digital travel platforms, where booking systems, mobile apps and customer accounts are constantly exposed to online threats. Agoda is opening its security testing programme to a wider global research community with the launch of a public Bug Bounty… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, United States, 2026-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Loyalty partnerships are moving further into entertainment and everyday lifestyle experiences, giving members new ways to connect hotel stays, coffee routines and live music. Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks are building on their rewards collaboration with One Night With Myles Smith, an exclusive one-night performance… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún has opened north of Cancún in Mexico, adding a new luxury beachfront property in the Costa Mujeres area. Designed by Sordo Madaleno, the resort draws on Maya heritage, regional craftsmanship and the surrounding Caribbean landscape. It includes 163 guestrooms and 50 suites, nine food and beverage… Read the full news article
New York, USA, 2026-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IMAGINE PR has been appointed as the North America public relations representative for The Sira, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Lombok. Located on the pristine shores of North Lombok, one of Indonesia’s emerging luxury destinations, the beachfront resort is a sanctuary that celebrates the island’s natural… Read the full news article
NEW YORK, NY, United States, 2026-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the past two decades, study abroad offices built global programming on an assumption so reliable it barely warranted a line in the risk register: students could get anywhere in the world through Dubai, Doha, or Abu Dhabi. That assumption no longer holds. Since early… Read the full news article
(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wellness tourism is no longer limited to dedicated retreats and destination spas. Cruise lines are increasingly expanding health and wellbeing offerings as travellers look to combine relaxation, self-care and leisure travel in a single experience. MSC Cruises is responding to that trend with a major expansion… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SHANGHAI, China, 2026-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hotel brands are finding new ways to reach culturally engaged travellers beyond traditional advertising, with short-form video and social-first storytelling becoming part of how destinations and properties are presented to younger audiences. EDITION Hotels in Greater China has launched An Invitation from E, a six-episode… Read the full news article