(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group has signed Radisson RED Sydney Haymarket, a 328-room, new-build lifestyle hotel planned to open in 2029 in the Haymarket area at the southern end of Sydney’s Central Business District. The project, developed in partnership with Ceerose, will mark the first Radisson RED hotel in Australia and forms part of Radisson… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) AirAsia is celebrating Malaysia’s 69th National Day with a Merdeka-season promotion offering 15% off domestic flights on selected routes when booked through AirAsia MOVE. The booking period runs from 26 August to 1 September 2026, with travel available from 2 September 2026 to 31 March 2027, giving travellers more opportunities to explore destinations… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Air India and Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines have announced a new interline partnership aimed at improving travel convenience and strengthening connectivity between India, Bhutan and international markets. The agreement allows passengers to book single-ticket itineraries combining Air India and Drukair flights, with coordinated passenger and baggage transfer through to the final destination via… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe has appointed Shannon Schwier as General Manager, following her most recent role as opening Resort Manager at Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort. Schwier brings extensive Four Seasons experience across luxury hotel and resort operations, pre-opening projects, leadership transitions and corporate initiatives, having held roles… Read the full news article
(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
(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
(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
(IN SHORT) IATA, CANSO and ACI have launched a Joint Runway Safety Initiative to reduce the risk of runway incursions, where an aircraft, vehicle or person is incorrectly present on a runway or protected runway area. The initiative focuses on improving safety reporting and data capture, strengthening Local Runway Safety Teams, and sharing lessons learned… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) CLUB SEEN Koh Samui, located on Chaweng Beach at Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel, will host AFRODISE on 25 July 2026. The internationally known Afro House event concept, founded by DJ and producer Aaron Sevilla, will bring a Tulum-inspired beachfront music experience to Koh Samui. The event will feature Aaron Sevilla alongside Juany Bravo,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Hyatt Regency London Olympia, a 204-room property located within the £1.3 billion redevelopment of Olympia in West London. The hotel is Hyatt Regency’s fifth London location and is positioned to serve visitors attending exhibitions, conferences, live performances, business meetings and leisure activities in the Olympia and Kensington area…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has introduced a third daily service between Dubai and Cape Town, with flight EK778 arriving at Cape Town International Airport on 1 July 2026 as the airline’s Airbus A350 made its first appearance in South Africa. The new service expands travel options between Cape Town and Emirates’ Dubai hub, improving access to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Luxair has launched direct scheduled flights between Helsinki and Luxembourg, with the inaugural service departing Helsinki Airport on 2 July 2026. The route will operate twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays, using Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, making it the first regular scheduled service with this aircraft type at Helsinki Airport. Finavia said the… 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
(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) Minor Hotels has recorded its strongest-ever performance at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, winning 31 accolades across the region, up from 26 the previous year. The group’s flagship luxury brand, Anantara Hotels & Resorts, was voted the number one Favourite Hotel Brand of the Year, while Minor Hotels also… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cargolux has partnered with Cathay Technologies to introduce an Electronic Flight Folder solution across its flight operations, marking a significant step in the cargo airline’s digital transformation. The EFF platform centralises key flight information such as flight plans, load sheets and fuel data into one integrated digital environment, helping pilots work more efficiently… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) MGallery Collection has opened V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection, marking the brand’s debut in the Maldives with a luxury all-villa retreat on the private island of Mirihi in the South Ari Atoll. Accessible by a 30-minute seaplane journey from Malé, the resort features 42 spacious beach and overwater villas, including… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Airport Authority Hong Kong has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with aviation partners in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to strengthen air connectivity between Hong Kong and Central Asia. The agreements were signed during a Central Asia visit by a Hong Kong delegation led by HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee. In Kazakhstan, AAHK signed an… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) TAP Air Cargo, the cargo division of TAP Air Portugal, has joined Pharma.Aero’s global healthcare logistics community, strengthening the organization’s network across the air cargo sector and enhancing pharmaceutical supply chain connectivity between Europe, the Americas and Africa. Through its strategic Lisbon hub, TAP Air Cargo supports key pharmaceutical trade lanes and provides… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines are expanding their joint New Zealand-Singapore network for the Northern Winter 2026 season, running from 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027. The expansion includes three new weekly Air New Zealand non-stop services between Singapore and Christchurch using Boeing 787 aircraft, complementing Singapore Airlines’ existing Christchurch operations… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Agoda has partnered with KakaoBank to integrate its hotel booking experience into the KakaoBank app, giving users of one of South Korea’s leading digital banks direct access to Agoda’s global accommodation inventory. The collaboration reflects the increasing overlap between travel services, financial technology and everyday digital platforms, allowing customers to browse and book… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association honoured long-standing member organisations during the PATA Executive Board & Board Member and PATA Awards Presentation Dinner on May 11, held as part of the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Pohang, Korea. The recognition formed part of PATA’s 75th anniversary commemorations and celebrated organisations with more than 50,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Clearview, Sydney’s only glass boat cruising restaurant, has announced the return of its Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruise experiences for the 2026 festival season, running from 22 May to 13 June, offering guests a premium on-water perspective of the city’s popular lights festival. Designed with floor-to-ceiling windows and an almost entirely glass-wrapped structure, the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Madrid has introduced a renewed selection of Natura Bissé treatments at its spa, strengthening its position as a leading luxury wellness destination in the Spanish capital. The new menu combines cosmetic science, expert techniques and a holistic approach to personal wellbeing, with facial and body rituals designed to deliver visible… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Swissport International has signed a binding agreement to acquire Swiftair Maroc, a Casablanca-based cargo handling company operating at Mohammed V Airport, Morocco’s main air freight hub. The deal marks Swissport’s entry into Morocco’s cargo market and gives the company access to a 3,700 sqm airside warehouse with temperature-controlled facilities for pharmaceuticals and perishable… Read the full news article
(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
(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways is expanding its African route network with resumed services, additional flight frequencies and a new destination launch for Summer 2026. The airline will restart flights to Seychelles, Kigali and Marrakesh while increasing operations to cities including Cairo, Cape Town and Dar es Salaam. Qatar Airways will also begin three weekly flights… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) voco Darwin Suites has officially opened in Darwin as the first voco-branded hotel in the Northern Territory and the first voco Suites property in Australia. Operated under IHG Hotels & Resorts, the 88-suite hotel combines apartment-style accommodation with premium hotel amenities and lifestyle-focused hospitality. The opening strengthens Darwin’s growing accommodation sector while expanding… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Manchester Airport and Virgin Atlantic are marking 30 years of the airline’s Manchester operations, celebrating three decades of long-haul connectivity from Northern England. The milestone includes the introduction of a new Airbus A330neo aircraft named “Champagne Supernova,” increased route capacity and new investment in premium passenger services at Manchester Airport. Virgin Atlantic continues… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Deutsche Lufthansa AG plans to increase its ownership stake in ITA Airways from 41 percent to 90 percent through the acquisition of an additional 49 percent shareholding valued at 325 million euros. The transaction, expected to close in the first quarter of 2027 pending regulatory approvals, represents a major step toward the full… Read the full news article
