Daily Archives: July 1, 2026

Marriott Report Shows Luxury Travel in Asia Pacific Is Becoming More Personal and Purpose-Led

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(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jul-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury travel in Asia Pacific is becoming less about age-based assumptions and more about the personal motivations behind each journey. According to a press release published by Marriott International, new research from the Luxury Group by Marriott International identifies four distinct luxury travel mindsets among affluent Gen Z… Read the full news article

Marriott and Coca-Cola Sign Global Agreement to Expand Beverage Choices for Hotel Guests

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(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD / ATLANTA, GA, United States, 2026-Jul-1 — /Travel PR News/ — A beverage served in a hotel room, restaurant or conference space may seem like a small detail, but at Marriott’s global scale, those choices become part of a much larger guest experience strategy. Marriott International and The Coca-Cola Company have announced… Read the full news article

New IHG Hotel Combines Wellness-Focused Rooms and Extended-Stay Suites Near Universal Orlando

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened a dual-branded EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites property on Universal Boulevard in Orlando, bringing together 120 wellness-focused EVEN Hotel rooms and 168 Staybridge Suites studio and one-bedroom accommodations for extended-stay travellers. Developed with Daiwa House Group, the 288-room hotel is located near Universal Orlando Resort, including Epic… Read the full news article

Santa Monica Expands Summer 2026 Travel Appeal With Fresh Openings and Immersive Experiences

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(NEWS) SANTA MONICA, CA, United States, 2026-Jul-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Santa Monica is heading into summer 2026 with a busy mix of hotel milestones, new restaurants, wellness programming, cultural events and FIFA World Cup activations, reinforcing the city’s position as one of Southern California’s most active coastal destinations. According to a news release… Read the full news article

Rocket Travel Marketing and Astara Communications to Promote Santa Monica in UK and Ireland

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(IN SHORT) Santa Monica Travel & Tourism has appointed Rocket Travel Marketing as its official in-market representation agency for the United Kingdom and Ireland, effective 1 July 2026. Rocket Travel Marketing will lead travel trade and market-development activity, while sister agency Astara Communications will manage public relations and media outreach. The partnership is designed to… Read the full news article

The Tschuggen Grand Hotel Welcomes New Executive Chef

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New York, NY, 2026-Jul-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Manuel Tumler has been appointed Executive Chef at the Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa, Switzerland, continuing his long-standing commitment to the privately owned Swiss hotel group, The Tschuggen Collection. A chef and host at heart, Manuel Tumler brings a true passion for hospitality and cuisine to his role. Born… Read the full news article

Red Pokémon Jet Takes Flight as ANA Marks Three Decades of Pokémon Collaboration

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(NEWS) TOKYO, Japan, 2026-Jul-1 — /Travel PR News/ — For ANA, the Pokémon partnership has become more than a branding exercise; it is a long-running part of how the airline brings playfulness, nostalgia and Japanese pop culture into the travel experience. All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled the Red Pokémon Jet, the first aircraft in… Read the full news article

Hilton Opens Waterfront Resort and Marina Property on Key West’s Stock Island

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(IN SHORT) Hilton has opened Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, a 175-room waterfront property on Stock Island that becomes the company’s 12th hotel in the Florida Keys. The resort includes 86 suites, private furnished balconies overlooking the marina or Atlantic Ocean, six saltwater pools, island-inspired dining, direct marina access and recreational activities such as… Read the full news article