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Anantara Kihavah Maldives unveils elemental-inspired festive celebrations with luxury experiences for families and couples

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is set to transform the festive season into a celebration of nature, connection, and wonder with a programme inspired by the four elements—earth, water, fire, and air. Guests will enjoy a line-up of magical experiences across Christmas, New Year, and Orthodox Christmas, combining… Read the full news article

From Bangkok to Koh Lanta, Avani Hotels launches tailored pet experiences for International Dog Day 2025

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Avani Hotels & Resorts is celebrating International Dog Day on 26 August by unveiling a series of pet-friendly experiences across Thailand, ensuring furry companions enjoy the same level of comfort and care as their owners. From riverside escapes in Bangkok and coastal breaks in Hua Hin, to beachside… Read the full news article

Ronaldo Headlines Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong as CR7® Museum Opens Doors

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(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong has become the epicenter of global football this week as Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr in the first-ever Saudi Super Cup hosted in East Asia, while fans off the pitch are flocking to the newly opened CR7® LIFE Museum at K11 MUSEA. The Saudi Super… Read the full news article

Mesa Selected for FlightSafety’s Next Flagship Aviation Training Facility, Bringing Jobs and Global Reach

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(NEWS) COLUMBUS, OH, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — FlightSafety International has announced a major expansion in Arizona with plans to build a 100,000-square-foot Learning Center in Mesa, reinforcing both the company’s global growth strategy and the state’s increasing prominence in aviation. Scheduled to break ground in October 2025 and open in early 2028, the… Read the full news article

Iconic Aalborg Landmark Reopens as Comwell Hvide Hus Dolce by Wyndham with Modern Danish Design

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Dolce by Wyndham brand in Denmark with the opening of the newly remodeled Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, a 16-story landmark overlooking Kildeparken in the country’s fourth-largest city. Originally opened in 1969 and long known as a destination for weddings and… Read the full news article

W Hotels Debuts First Adult All-Inclusive with Bold Opening of W Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic

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(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, has unveiled its first-ever adult all-inclusive property with the grand opening of W Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, a milestone that redefines luxury lifestyle hospitality in the Caribbean. Developed in collaboration with Grupo Puntacana and MAC Hotels, the… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn Express and Costa Coffee Partner to Fuel College Football Fans with Free Game Day Brews

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(NEWS) ATLANTA, GA, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday Inn Express by IHG has teamed up with The Coca-Cola Company’s Costa Coffee in an exclusive partnership that will bring Costa’s freshly brewed coffee to more than 1,300 Holiday Inn Express hotels across the United States. To launch the collaboration, the brands are offering free coffee… Read the full news article

DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali opens with luxury amenities and marks Hilton’s entry into Pakistan

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(NEWS) NATHIAGALI, Pakistan, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has officially launched its first hotel in Pakistan with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali, bringing the brand’s hallmark hospitality to the country’s renowned Galiyat region. Situated just 85 kilometres from Islamabad, the property combines modern comforts with sweeping alpine scenery, positioning itself as… Read the full news article

Dolphin Dynamics supports Border Travel in major digital shift with booking automation and system integration

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Dolphin Dynamics has welcomed Border Travel, a member of the Advantage Travel Partnership, as the Scottish independent travel agency embraces digital automation for the first time in its 60-year history. Established in 1964 and proudly independent since its founding, Border Travel had operated entirely through manual processes until… Read the full news article

New Terminal One at JFK to welcome Qatar Airways operations and debut luxury 15,000-square-foot premium lounge

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(NEWS) DOHA/ NEW YORK, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced it will relocate its New York operations to the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in 2026, where it will also open its first-ever dedicated lounge in the United States. The award-winning carrier, recently named World’s Best Airline 2025… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines introduces Getaways vacation packages offering bundled travel with added flexibility and rewards

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(NEWS) DALLAS. TX, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines has entered the packaged vacations market with the launch of its new in-house product, Getaways by Southwest™, designed to give travelers a more convenient and stress-free way to plan trips. The offering allows customers to bundle flights with hotels, rental cars, and ground transportation… Read the full news article

Kazanu Leads the Way with Green Naturist Accommodation in Saint Martin

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(IN SHORT) Kazanu, a boutique naturist retreat in Oyster Pond, Saint Martin, has announced new eco-friendly upgrades that strengthen its commitment to sustainability while enhancing the guest experience. The property now features a reverse osmosis filtered water station for reusable bottle refills, ice made exclusively from purified RO water to ensure freshness and safety, and… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Parkside Beijing Elevates Stays with Double Rewards, Seasonal Offers, and Cultural Experiences

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(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing is offering guests an enriched travel experience with its GHA Discovery Journey, available until 30 September 2025. The promotion rewards members with double Discovery Dollars, worth up to 14% of the room rate, which can be used for future stays and dining. Complementing this, the “More Reasons to Love”… Read the full news article

Three Special Voyages to Celebrate Seven Seas Navigator’s Final Season and Cruise Director Ray Solaire’s 50-Year Career

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(IN SHORT) Regent Seven Seas Cruises will bid farewell to its iconic Seven Seas Navigator in a three-voyage Farewell Season from August to October 2026, culminating in the ship’s final sailing on October 2. The commemorative season will also mark the retirement of legendary cruise director Ray Solaire after 50 years at sea, 18 of… Read the full news article

AirAsia Malaysia Expands Network with New Kota Kinabalu–Taipei–Fukuoka Route Strengthening Regional Tourism and Trade

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(IN SHORT) AirAsia Malaysia has inaugurated its first-ever route to Japan, launching a daily fifth-freedom service linking Kota Kinabalu, Taipei, and Fukuoka. The inaugural flight on 15 August 2025 achieved full capacity from Taipei to Fukuoka and strong demand on the return leg, signalling robust interest in the new service. The launch positions Kota Kinabalu… Read the full news article

Limited-Edition Sky Bag from Niccolo Suzhou Blends Luxury Design with Festive Mooncakes

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(IN SHORT) Niccolo Suzhou will release the Sky Bag from 25 August to 6 October 2025 for the Mid-Autumn Festival, combining a luxury mooncake gift set with a chic fashion accessory. Featuring a jade-inspired green and sunlit orange design, the bag contains six mooncakes in three flavours: Green Sichuan Pepper Beef, Egg Yolk Lotus Seed… Read the full news article

Korean Air Launches Rail & Fly Partnership with Swiss Federal Railways for Seamless Swiss Connections

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(IN SHORT) Korean Air will introduce a Rail & Fly program with Swiss Federal Railways from August 2025, allowing passengers to travel easily between Zurich Airport and major Swiss cities using combined flight and train tickets. The service offers flexible travel within a day before or after flights, with seat reservations available for CHF 5…. Read the full news article

Silversea Appoints Gianluca Sparacino to Lead Global Culinary Innovation and Destination-Inspired Dining

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(IN SHORT) Silversea Cruises has named Gianluca Sparacino as its new Global Head of Food and Beverage, starting 18 August 2025, to lead the brand’s culinary innovation and service excellence. Bringing more than three decades of global hospitality experience, including senior roles at Four Seasons Resorts across the Americas and EMEA, Sparacino will guide the… Read the full news article

Rocco Forte Hotels to Debut The Carlton Milan in November 2025 with Art, Design, and Wellness Experiences in the City’s Fashion District

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(IN SHORT) Rocco Forte Hotels will open The Carlton Milan on 6 November 2025, its sixteenth property and second in the city, located in Milan’s iconic fashion district. The 71-room hotel blends historic charm with contemporary luxury, offering art, design, gastronomy, and wellness experiences that connect guests to the city’s evolving cultural scene. Interiors by… Read the full news article

Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Direct Flights Launch as AirAsia X Expands into Europe with Seamless Connections for Singapore Travellers

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(IN SHORT) AirAsia X will begin direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul on 14 November 2025, operating four times weekly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. The move represents AAX’s first step into Europe, offering travellers from Singapore and Southeast Asia seamless Fly-Thru connectivity to Türkiye’s largest city. Passengers can benefit from extensive onward… Read the full news article

AirAsia Rewards and PETRONAS Mesra Offer Double Points and Holiday Prizes in New Loyalty Campaign

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(IN SHORT) AirAsia rewards and PETRONAS Mesra Rewards have launched a limited-time campaign running until 31 August 2025, allowing members to link accounts through AirAsia Xchange for double point conversions, free bonus points, and the chance to win major prizes. First-time linkers receive 100 AirAsia points and 1,000 Mesra Rewards points, while enhanced rates during… Read the full news article

Historic Amalfi Monastery Hosts First Anantara & Technogym Wellness Retreat with AI-Powered Fitness and Mindfulness

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(IN SHORT) Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel will host the inaugural Anantara & Technogym Wellness Retreat from 20–23 November 2025, bringing together the hotel’s historic charm and monastic serenity with Technogym’s advanced fitness technology. Guests will enjoy AI-driven wellness assessments, guided exercise sessions, mindfulness workshops, and local cuisine in a four-day programme designed for… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport Unveils Nature-Inspired VIP and Meeting Facilities Designed for Comfort and Privacy

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(IN SHORT) Finavia has introduced its newly designed VIP and meeting facilities at Helsinki Airport’s arrivals hall, giving travelers an early taste of Finland through interiors inspired by the country’s nature and seasons. The spaces, designed by SIO Sisse Collander, offer privacy, comfort, and flexibility for meetings and events, with all furnishings sourced from Finnish… Read the full news article

TUI Tests Sand Shaker Device to Help Families End Post-Beach Clean-Up Struggles

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(IN SHORT) TUI has unveiled the Sand Shaker, a tremor-technology platform designed to remove stubborn sand from belongings in seconds, aiming to eliminate one of the biggest frustrations of a beach holiday. The prototype is currently being tested and comes in response to research showing that over half of Brits dread cleaning up sand, with… Read the full news article

Embraer Strengthens Asia Pacific Ties with Airline Business Seminar in Singapore and New Regional Jet Orders

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(IN SHORT) Embraer hosted its Asia Pacific Airline Business Seminar in Singapore from August 6 to 7, 2025, bringing together regional airlines, financiers, and aviation stakeholders to discuss evolving market trends and opportunities for growth. The event highlighted how Embraer’s E-Jets and E-Jets E2 aircraft can enhance regional connectivity, particularly to underserved destinations. According to… Read the full news article

American Introduces U.S. Nonstop Flights to Budapest and Prague While Expanding European and South American Service

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(IN SHORT) American Airlines is launching six new summer 2026 routes: DFW to Athens and Zurich, and an extended seasonal link to Buenos Aires; MIA to Milan year-round; and PHL to Budapest and Prague seasonally. The airline will deploy Boeing 787-8s and 777-200s across these services, with fares and schedules available August 11. Additionally, American… Read the full news article

Chicago Celebrates Birthplace of House Music with Four Days of Free Workshops Performances and Panels

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(IN SHORT) The 2025 Chicago House Music Festival and Conference runs August 21–24, offering free community-focused events celebrating the city’s role as House music’s birthplace. Highlights include an opening night conference with panels and dance workshops at the Chicago Cultural Center; masterclasses and outdoor DJ sets in Grant Park; a daylong multi-stage festival and dance… Read the full news article

ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation Forge Joint Venture to Launch Electric Air Taxis in Japan

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(IN SHORT) ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation are forming a joint venture to launch electric air taxi services in Japan, aiming to operate over 100 eVTOL aircraft in a phased national rollout beginning in Tokyo. Public demonstration flights of ANA-branded Joby aircraft will take place at Expo 2025 Osaka from October 1–13. Joby’s five-seat, zero-emission… Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways Celebrates Japan–Hawai‘i Harmony at Fifth ʻAha Mele Music Festival

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways will host its fifth ANA ʻAha Mele festival in Honolulu from November 19 to 22, featuring pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii alongside friends Fumiaki Miura, Shutaro Matsui and Kento Tsubosaka, plus first-time collaborator Raiatea Helm. The lineup includes an intimate Blue Note Hawaii show and a gala at Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell…. Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways and Viasat Partner to Deliver Complimentary High-Speed In-Flight Internet

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways is launching free, high-speed Wi-Fi on its Boeing 767-300ER international flights, powered by Viasat’s Amara system. Rolling out on three aircraft by FY 2025 and completing all six by FY 2026, the service will eventually cover more than 80 percent of ANA’s international fleet by 2030. The upgrade lets passengers… Read the full news article