(IN SHORT) NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort has appointed Keith Tomkies as its new General Manager. In the role, he will lead all operational departments and support the continued elevation of the guest experience at the premium private-island resort in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Tomkies brings nearly three decades of international hospitality experience, having held leadership… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates will introduce a second daily Airbus A350 service between Dubai and Colombo from 8 August, replacing the Boeing 777 currently operating flights EK648 and EK649. The move will double the number of daily Emirates flights on the Colombo route featuring Premium Economy, giving travellers more opportunities to experience the airline’s latest-generation aircraft… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates Skywards has launched a 5 million Skywards Miles giveaway for Dubai Summer Surprises 2026, offering members the chance to win 10,000 Skywards Miles when they spend AED 200 or more with participating Skywards Everyday partners or through Skywards Miles Mall UAE. The promotion runs until 30 August 2026 and will select 500… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) dnata Travel has relaunched its Secret Stays campaign for summer 2026, offering UAE residents a surprise luxury holiday booking experience in the Maldives. The campaign allows customers to book a resort stay without knowing the name of the property until after confirmation, combining expert curation, value and the appeal of surprise travel. The… Read the full news article
(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2026-Jul-8 — /Travel PR News/ — For most travellers, sustainability in aviation is still something they encounter in fragments: a note about sustainable aviation fuel, a reusable onboard item, a quieter aircraft, a cleaner airport vehicle, or a solar-panelled facility glimpsed from a terminal window. The larger work is usually less visible. It… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ROME/ MILAN, Italy, 2026-Jul-8 — /Travel PR News/ — At major airports, the passenger experience is often judged by what happens above the surface: check-in queues, boarding gates, baggage belts and aircraft pushing back on time. But the reliability of that journey depends heavily on the teams working behind the scenes — loading bags,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has won two honours at the 2026 Global Hotel Alliance Awards, receiving Best Hotel of the Year for Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Best Enrolment Performance. The awards recognise the group’s strong hospitality performance, guest engagement and loyalty programme success within the GHA DISCOVERY alliance. The ceremony took place on… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach has been named the No. 1 Resort in Florida and the No. 4 Resort in the United States in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2026. The resort has also earned a place on the 2026 T+L 500 list, recognising it among the world’s finest hotels for quality,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has been recognised among the Best Hotels in New York City in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026. The annual awards are based on Travel + Leisure’s reader survey and honour leading hotels, destinations, airlines, cruise lines and travel experiences worldwide. Located in Tribeca in… Read the full news article