Category Archives: Business

Marriott International brings City Express by Marriott to Japan with Osaka conversion, marking the brand’s Asia Pacific debut amid global expansion momentum

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(NEWS) TOKYO, 2025-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International is bringing its fast-growing midscale brand City Express by Marriott to Japan, with two Osaka properties set to open in 2026 under a conversion and rebranding agreement with Pacifica Hotels G.K. The announcement marks the Asia Pacific debut of City Express by Marriott — a major… Read the full news article

New Auckland Lounge and Sydney Redevelopment Mark Next Phase in Qantas’ Premium Travel Push

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(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Nov-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas is ramping up its investment in the premium travel experience, moving forward with an extensive global lounge overhaul that will see a major transformation of its Sydney International Business Lounge and the long-awaited opening of its new Auckland International Lounge next month. The twin projects reflect… Read the full news article

Ancient Egypt Flies to Hong Kong as Cathay Cargo Demonstrates Logistics Mastery with 30-Tonne Artefact Transport

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(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Nov-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo has successfully transported 250 ancient Egyptian artefacts weighing more than 30 tonnes from Shanghai to Hong Kong, marking the arrival of one of the most significant cultural exhibitions ever staged in the city. The priceless collection will be unveiled at the Hong Kong Palace Museum… Read the full news article

United Airlines and Lyft Join Forces to Turn Airport Rides into Airline Miles for Travelers

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(NEWS) SAN FRANCISCO / CHICAGO, 2025-Nov-5 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines is taking another step toward redefining the connected travel experience through a new partnership with Lyft, enabling MileagePlus® members across the U.S. to earn miles on everyday rides. The collaboration allows United’s loyal flyers to collect airline miles each time they book an… Read the full news article

WTM London 2025 Highlights Maldives’ Growing Popularity Among British Travelers

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Nov-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives has entered World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 with strong momentum, underscoring another year of remarkable growth in the UK travel market. According to Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), the destination welcomed 159,615 visitors from the United Kingdom as of 21 October 2025 — an increase of… Read the full news article

Making Saudi Travel More Accessible: How Amadeus Is Helping flyadeal Bring Saudi Arabia’s Budget Travel to Global Audiences

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(NEWS) MADRID, 2025-Nov-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus is strengthening its position at the center of global air travel innovation, forging a series of new partnerships that are reshaping how airlines distribute flights, engage with travelers, and modernize their digital operations. From Saudi Arabia to Europe, Africa, and the Americas, carriers are turning to the… Read the full news article

Inside Agoda’s Global Playbook: Building Travel Connections Across Asia, Europe, and Beyond

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(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2025-Nov-4 — /Travel PR News/ — As travel continues to rebound across regions, global digital travel platform Agoda is strengthening its foothold through new alliances with major hospitality players across continents. Its latest collaborations—with Archipelago International in Indonesia, Premier Inn in the United Kingdom, and The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) in India—mark a… Read the full news article

AirAsia Charts a New Course as Bahrain Becomes the Gateway Linking Asean to the Middle East

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(NEWS) MANAMA, 2025-Nov-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Capital A Berhad, the parent company of AirAsia, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications to explore the establishment of Bahrain as AirAsia’s first Middle East hub — a move that could significantly reshape regional connectivity between Southeast Asia and… Read the full news article

Connecting Cultures and Commerce: How Teleport and Etihad Cargo Are Opening Cambodia’s Gateway to Global Markets

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(NEWS) ABU DHABI, UAE, 2025-Nov-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Teleport, Southeast Asia’s eCommerce logistics specialist, has expanded its long-standing collaboration with Etihad Cargo — the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways — through the launch of a new dedicated freighter service from Phnom Penh’s Techno International Airport (KTI). Scheduled to begin during the winter… Read the full news article

From Riyadh to Madinah, Hilton Expands Its Saudi Presence with New Brands and 15,000 Job Opportunities

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(IN SHORT) Hilton is accelerating its growth in Saudi Arabia with more than 100 hotels now open or in development, backed by an $8 billion investment and the creation of over 15,000 new jobs. The hospitality giant’s expansion—spanning 14 brands—aligns closely with Saudi Vision 2030, enhancing the country’s tourism infrastructure through luxury projects like Conrad… Read the full news article

From Lyon to Bangkok: Radisson’s Worldwide Growth Push Defines 2025’s Hospitality Landscape

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(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group has continued its remarkable expansion into 2025, securing more than 210 hotel signings and openings across EMEA and APAC. The company’s flagship brands—Radisson Blu, Radisson Collection, Radisson RED, and Radisson Individuals—have all played pivotal roles in driving growth, particularly in markets like France, India, and China. New luxury and sustainable… Read the full news article

From Local Guides to Global Leaders: The Changing Face of Women in Tourism

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(NEWS) ALMATY, Kazakhstan, 2025-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism leaders and changemakers from across Europe have joined forces to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment through the “Almaty Call to Action”, a landmark outcome of the First Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Europe, held from 22–23 October in Almaty. The… Read the full news article

Smarter Business Travel Takes Flight with TAP FORBIZ as TAP Air Portugal Expands Corporate Partnerships

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(NEWS) LISBON, Portugal, 2025-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP Air Portugal has introduced TAP FORBIZ, a new corporate travel programme designed to make business flying smarter, more flexible, and more rewarding for companies of every size. By offering tailored tools that simplify travel management and reduce costs while rewarding both managers and employees, TAP FORBIZ… Read the full news article

Originair’s Blenheim-Christchurch Flights Strengthen South Island Links as Christchurch Airport Builds on Last Year’s Growth

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(NEWS) CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, 2025-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport has strengthened its role as a key gateway for the South Island, celebrating the launch of Originair’s new service between Blenheim and Christchurch. The route, which began on 19 October, was welcomed with a ceremonial water arch as the aircraft taxied in, marking the… Read the full news article

Agoda and Premier Inn elevate cross-continental travel, inviting guests to explore Europe with confidence and style

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(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2025-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move that could reshape how travelers from Asia explore Europe, global digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with the United Kingdom’s largest hotel chain, Premier Inn, to list more than 900 of its hotels across the UK, Germany, and Ireland. The collaboration is expected to give… Read the full news article

Turning Lessons Into Action: NBAA Reviews 15 Major Aircraft Accidents to Advance Business Aviation Safety Practices

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(NEWS) LAS VEGAS, NV, 2025-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As aviation safety takes center stage amid a year marked by several high-profile incidents, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has launched a major new resource aimed at advancing safety learning across the sector. The Spotlight on Safety Accident Compendium, unveiled during the 2025 Business Aviation… Read the full news article

Strong recovery of the Global MICE Sector at IMEX America 2025

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(NEWS) LAS VEGAS, NV, 2025-Oct-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Held from October 7–9, 2025, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, IMEX America 2025 set a new benchmark for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. The event drew over 3,500 exhibitors and thousands of hosted buyers from across the globe, making it the largest… Read the full news article

China National Tourist Office in Los Angeles Strengthens China’s Presence at Arcadia’s Moon Festival and IMEX America 2025

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(NEWS) LOS ANGELES / LAS VEGAS, 2025-Oct-9 — /Travel PR News/ — At IMEX America 2025 in Las Vegas, the China National Tourist Office (CNTO) in Los Angeles made a strong impression by nearly doubling its booth size to 1,000 square feet, marking its second consecutive year at the world’s leading meetings and events trade show…. Read the full news article

China National Tourist Office in Los Angeles Spearheads China Showcase at IMEX America 2025

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Bigger Booth, Richer Experiences and Unmatched Opportunities for Global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions (MICE) Industry (IN SHORT) At IMEX America 2025 in Las Vegas, the China National Tourist Office (CNTO) in Los Angeles is marking its second consecutive year of participation, strengthening China’s global standing as a leading MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination…. Read the full news article

Reinventing the Stay: Inside Hilton’s and Wyndham’s Bold New Take on Lifestyle Hotels

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(NEWS) MCLEAN, VA/ PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2025-Oct-6 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s a big week for travelers who crave something different. Two of the world’s biggest hospitality names, Hilton and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, just unveiled fresh new hotel brands that promise to blend individuality, style, and flexibility — without losing the comforts guests have come… Read the full news article

Where healthcare, hospitality, and lifestyle meet: Hilton opens doors in Jacksonville and redefines Florida travel experiences

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(NEWS) JACKSONVILLE, FL, 2025-Oct-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has officially opened the Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic, marking the first full-service hotel to debut in Jacksonville in nearly two decades and underscoring Hilton’s ongoing expansion across Florida. Located on the Mayo Clinic campus, the eight-story, 252-room hotel introduces a new chapter of hospitality for Northeast… Read the full news article

Egypt’s hotel scene enters a new era with Minor Hotels and SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises shaping luxury tourism for the next decade

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(NEWS) CAIRO, Egypt, 2025-Oct-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Egypt’s tourism sector is poised for a major evolution as Minor Hotels and SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises announced a landmark joint venture that will reshape the country’s luxury and lifestyle hospitality landscape. The agreement, signed in the presence of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of… Read the full news article

How Emirates and flydubai are turning Dubai into the ultimate destination for digital-first travel experiences

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(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2025-Oct-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai is accelerating its drive toward a cashless future with a landmark collaboration between Emirates, flydubai, and Dubai Finance (DOF), reinforcing the emirate’s ambition to make more than 90% of all transactions digital by 2026. The two airlines have signed separate Memoranda of Understanding with DOF in… Read the full news article

From Monaco to the Indian Ocean: How the Maldives Is Building Its Profile as a Global Superyacht Haven

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(NEWS) MALE, Maldives, 2025-Oct-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched its first-ever Super Yacht Promotion Campaign, running from September through December 2025, as part of a bold effort to establish the Maldives as one of the world’s premier luxury yacht destinations. The initiative specifically targets high-net-worth individuals traveling on private and… Read the full news article

Redefining Airline Retailing: Travelport and Air Canada Partner to Deliver Richer Content and Personalized Offers

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Oct-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has taken a bold step forward in its digital transformation journey by making its complete range of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content available through Travelport+, the modern retailing platform used by thousands of travel agencies and travel management companies around the globe. This new milestone expands… Read the full news article

A personal symphony of luxury: Park Hyatt expands globally and unveils campaign inspired by refined details

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(NEWS) CHICAGO, 2025-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation has unveiled a new chapter for its Park Hyatt brand as it celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2025 with the launch of a global campaign titled Luxury is Personal. Since its beginnings with Park Hyatt Chicago in 1980, the brand has become synonymous with understated… Read the full news article

A Deeper Look at Oktoberfest in the Context of Overtourism: sustaining the mega festival’s economic engine while shrinking its social and environmental footprint

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Millions of visitors pack Munich’s Theresienwiese festival grounds each year during Oktoberfest, bringing both economic boom and logistical challenges. Key takeaways: Biggest upside is economic, not volume growth. Oktoberfest injects €1B+ into Munich’s economy, supports ~12–13k seasonal jobs, and boosts brand equity across Bavaria. 2025 demand is record-high but manageable. Expect ~90%+ hotel occupancy and… Read the full news article

Eurowings Strengthens Market Position as Customers Gain Direct Access to Codeshare Flights via Website and App

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(NEWS) COLOGNE, Germany, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurowings has taken a major step in expanding its digital services by enabling customers to search, book, and check in for codeshare flights directly through its website and mobile app for the first time. With AEGEAN Airlines and Smartwings as the initial partners, travelers now gain… Read the full news article

Hamad International Airport and Beijing Daxing Sign Sister Airport Agreement to Boost Qatar–China Aviation Links

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(NEWS) DOHA, Qatar, 2025-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport (DOH), Qatar’s award-winning global hub, has signed a Sister Airport Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), strengthening aviation cooperation between Qatar and China while expanding global connectivity through Doha. The agreement, signed at Beijing Daxing’s state-of-the-art terminal, builds on Qatar… Read the full news article