(IN SHORT) Brussels Airport is trialling an autonomous electric tow tractor for cargo trailer transport within its cargo zone, marking the first real-life test of autonomous cargo transport at a Belgian airport. The pilot is part of the European Stargate programme and is being carried out with WFS Cargo and Charlatte Autonom, a partnership between… Read the full news article
Daily Archives: August 24, 2026
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Turns to Lotus Offerings, Temple Visits and Monk Blessings for Anniversary Experience
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is marking Anantara’s 25th anniversary with a new cultural experience designed to take guests beyond the island’s beaches and into its Buddhist heritage. The Island Blessings Experience introduces travellers to a quieter side of Koh Samui through lotus flower folding, temple visits,… Read the full news article
ANA Brings Pokémon Back to the Skies With New Green Pokémon Jet and Airport-Based Pokémon GO Experiences
(NEWS) TOKYO, Japan, 2026-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways is preparing to bring another Pokémon-themed aircraft into service, with its new Green Pokémon Jet scheduled to begin operating on international routes from 18 September 2026. The specially painted aircraft is the second jet unveiled as part of the ANA x Pokémon 30th Anniversary… Read the full news article
New MSC World Asia Flagship Gains Signature Dragon Sculpture Before December 2026 Launch
(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises has completed the installation of a large dragon sculpture aboard MSC World Asia, marking a key design milestone as the line’s newest flagship moves closer to welcoming its first guests. The ship is currently under construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire,… Read the full news article
IHG Strengthens Kyoto Portfolio With One of Japan’s Largest Hotel Conversion Deals
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a landmark 14-hotel portfolio agreement with long-term partner GCP Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Gaw Capital Group, covering 1,063 rooms in Kyoto, Japan. The deal includes 12 Garner hotels, one Holiday Inn Express hotel and one unbranded hotel, all of which will be converted, renovated and rebranded… Read the full news article
IHG Targets Emerging Leisure and MICE Demand With New voco Hotel in Karjat
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Discover Resorts Neral Pvt. Ltd. to convert an existing property into voco Karjat in Maharashtra by early 2028, adding more than 200 rooms to IHG’s India portfolio and bringing its fastest-growing premium brand to an emerging leisure and MICE destination. Located in the… Read the full news article





