Bawe island, Zanzibar, 2025-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection celebrated its first anniversary in style, winning the prestigious title of “Zanzibar’s Leading Luxury Resort 2025” at the World Travel Awards, reaffirming its role as a key player in the high-end hospitality landscape. Launched in July 2024, Bawe Island has… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort Hualālai has named native Hawaiian Renson Madarang as Cultural Manager, entrusting him with the resort’s heritage programming and the Ka’ūpūlehu Cultural Center. Madarang’s responsibilities include curating interactive exhibits and classes—such as lei making, ʻukulele lessons, hula, and Hawaiian chant—and facilitating elders’ storytelling sessions. With qualifications in music, traditional weaving, featherwork,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group has opened Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova in Dobra Voda, Montenegro, its newest premium beachfront resort on the Adriatic. The property features 170 stylish rooms and suites with private balconies overlooking the sea, two saltwater pools, private beach access, a yoga deck, tennis courts, and an open-air fitness terrace. Culinary offerings… Read the full news article
Protestors in Spain are becoming increasingly vocal about the impact of tourism in some areas and, in particular, short-term holiday lets that are forcing locals out of affordable housing. A leading travel expert says university rooms that would otherwise stand empty for the summer provide the solution. BARCELONA, Italy, 2025-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Horizon: Maldives returns as dnata Travel Group and Emirates Holidays report a 30% year-on-year increase in bookings for 2024. The event, scheduled for June 10, 2025, at Kurumba resort, will focus on sustaining the Maldives’ growing tourism momentum, fostering deeper ties between the Emirates Group and the local hospitality sector, and exploring new… Read the full news article
New figures show that demand for holiday lets soared last year, with bookings in coastal areas of Cornwall reaching record highs. Rising demand is putting strain on available housing stock for local people. Could Cornwall see protests similar to those currently taking place in Spain or might the humble beach hut provide the solution? CORNWALL,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened AluaSoul Sunny Beach in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, expanding its all-inclusive offerings in the region. The resort features 397 modern guestrooms, six dining options, engaging amenities like water sports, a fitness center, and a spa, and offers exclusive benefits through My Favorite Club. Guests can enjoy a seamless… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards, placing among the top 10% of hotels globally. This prestigious accolade celebrates the resort’s dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Located in central Vietnam, the resort seamlessly blends luxury with cultural immersion, offering elegant villas, a wellness sanctuary,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has unveiled its 2025 free summer entertainment lineup, featuring a drone show, the return of Free Movies on the Beach, half-price arcade mornings, and Evenings on the Colonnade with live entertainment. Starting in June 2025, families and visitors can enjoy exciting activities, music, and movie nights all summer… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) flydubai is launching its seasonal summer operations from 04 June 2025, with flights to 11 popular destinations, including new routes to Al Alamein in Egypt and Antalya in Türkiye. The summer schedule will run until 30 September and includes destinations like Batumi, Bodrum, and Santorini. To accommodate Eid Al Adha travel, flydubai’s schedule… Read the full news article
The Maldives, 2025-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN TO THE MALDIVIAN SEAS WITH ANDREA BERTON: EXPERIENCE GOURMET WEEK BY THE COCOON COLLECTION From 19 to 24 May 2025, Gourmet Week, one of the most anticipated events of the gastronomic calendar, will be taking place at You&Me Maldives by The Cocoon Collection,… Read the full news article
Beach huts are booming in popularity and the welcome April sunshine has seen bookings rise by 79% over the same period last year. A leading holiday expert says Brits have gone huts nuts as beach huts become the latest spring holiday trend. WEST MERSEA BEACH, UK, 2025-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Whisper it ever… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hilton has unveiled the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, a cliffside luxury resort on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast offering 188 rooms and suites, six dining venues, a world-class spa, and sweeping ocean views. The resort features architecture that blends into nature, a sustainability-first approach, and bespoke experiences that immerse guests in the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and STAUD have launched a limited‑edition accessories collection that marries the legendary luxury of St. Regis with the cool, effortless style of STAUD. This first‑of‑its‑kind partnership marks STAUD’s initial foray into luxury hospitality, offering an exclusive capsule collection that reflects the jet‑set spirit of travel and resort living…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort has launched the Ambaa Adventure, a first-of-its-kind service that brings a traditional Maldivian dhoni directly to guests’ overwater pool decks to serve handcrafted cocktails and mocktails. Operating every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the service is exclusively available to guests staying in the resort’s… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) LUX* South Ari Atoll is set to host a week-long Easter celebration from 14 to 21 April 2025, featuring a diverse lineup of family-friendly activities, adventurous marine experiences, rejuvenating wellness workshops, and exceptional culinary offerings. The resort, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award winner, presents a series of events including an Easter Egg… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) easyJet and easyJet holidays launched their first flight from London Gatwick to Sal, Cape Verde, today, with services running thrice weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) year-round. The route, easyJet’s debut in sub-Saharan Africa, offers flights from £129.99* and package holidays from £600, bookable until October 30, 2026, via easyJet.com or the app. The launch… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Aeroluxe Expeditions is entering the U.S. luxury travel market with its inaugural private jet journey, Colors of the World, set to depart in March 2026. Spearheaded by Piet Visser—an acclaimed expert with 30 years’ experience in designing bespoke European private jet expeditions—Aeroluxe aims to offer a boutique, intimate travel experience at a more… Read the full news article
Maldives, 2025-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Joy Island, the latest Maldivian creation by The Cocoon Collection, has won two major international awards, namely the Red Star Quality Award and Coral Travel Starway Tourism Award, confirming its commitment to excellence in luxury hospitality. The property, located in the North Malé Atoll and characterized by… Read the full news article
Bawe Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania 2025-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection, just off the coast of Zanzibar, has been named the “Best Hospitality Newcomer Worldwide” at the 2025 Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards, establishing itself as one of the most exclusive destinations in the luxury hospitality landscape. The Connoisseur Circle… Read the full news article
Bawe Island, Zanzibar, 2025-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection, the only 5-star resort in Zanzibar boasting the exclusive formula “one island, one resort”, continues its path of environmental enhancement with a new initiative dedicated to the protection of the ecosystem. In collaboration with the government of Zanzibar, a new… Read the full news article
Maldives and Zanzibar, 2025-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Sussex based representation company Travel Promoters has been appointed as the UK Sales & Marketing representative for The Cocoon Collection, effective immediately, expanding its portfolio into the Indian Ocean Islands including the magnificent Maldives archipelago and the exotic spice islands of Zanzibar, just off the… Read the full news article
The popularity of the traditional British beach hut has boomed in recent years and their average value has soared by over 100% in some areas. Even so, a 20% rise in winter bookings by hardy British holidaymakers is unexpected. A leading holiday expert says it’s easy to see their cosy, out-of-season charm, no matter… Read the full news article
GULF SHORES, Alabama, 2025-Feb-3 — /Travel PR News/ —Renowned travel writer and photographer Sara Broers of TravelwithSara.com will speak about “Day Trips from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach” on Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at Spectrum Resorts’ Coast at The Beach Club Resort & Spa, 453 Beach Club Trail, Gulf Shores. Broers, who has covered… Read the full news article
A Sustainable Approach to Design, Community Development and Tourism Bethesda, MD, 2024-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Weller Development Partners and Pegasus Capital Advisors, developers of Six Senses Grand Bahama, today unveiled the resort renderings and masterplan for the $250M+ development. The 50-acre resort community with 70 resort villas and 28 branded residences will focus on… Read the full news article
Holland-on-Sea, UK, 2024-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With UK staycations booming, a new survey from Britain’s longest-established beach hut rental company, Beachhuts.com, has revealed what Brits like to do best on a beach holiday. It’s a list that has changed greatly since the British seaside’s last stand in the early 1980s when it faced competition… Read the full news article
A contented ‘hut dog’ settling into a beach hut at Gorleston Beach, Norfolk. NORFOLK, United Kingdom, 2024-Aug-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the explosion of ‘pandemic puppies’ during Covid, there are now around 12 million dogs in the UK. 75% of their owners say they plan to take their best four-legged friend on a… Read the full news article
The average value of a beach hut soared by 100.5% in some areas of the UK last year. Beach huts seemed to have gone the way of donkey rides, Punch and Judy and kiss-me-quick hats – but a new generation is now discovering their delights, says a leading expert. Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, 2024-Jul-19 — /Travel… Read the full news article
United States, 2024-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Family vacations are the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones and strengthen family bonds. One study found 40 percent of parents planned to spend more on international travel with their families this year. There is also a growing trend of multiple generations traveling together…. Read the full news article
Mauritius, 2024-May-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Mauritius offers a unique blend of relaxation, adventure, and cultural enrichment. Join us as we explore the best that this island paradise has to offer to the luxury traveler. The Allure of Mauritius’s Geography Mauritius is a volcanic island renowned for its breathtakingly beautiful beaches, lush interiors, and… Read the full news article