Category Archives: Hotels

A New Children’s Day Collaboration in Jinjiang Turns Reading Into a Family Travel Experience

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(NEWS) JINJIANG, China, 2026-Jun-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Jinjiang has partnered with Jinjiang Xinhua Bookstore to launch “Let Reading Happen,” a Children’s Day campaign designed to promote reading, family companionship, and cultural engagement among hotel guests and local families. According to a press release published by Marco Polo Hotels, the initiative encourages… Read the full news article

How Tourism Is Helping Protect Endangered Sea Turtles Across Some of the World’s Most Popular Beaches

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(NEWS) BERLIN, Germany, 2026-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — As sea turtle nesting season begins across many of the world’s coastal destinations, conservationists are facing a growing challenge. Expanding tourism infrastructure, coastal lighting, plastic pollution, climate change, and habitat disruption continue to place pressure on some of the planet’s most vulnerable marine species. Yet tourism itself… Read the full news article

From Imperial Palace Gardens to Gyeongbokgung Palace Four Seasons Pairs Two Iconic Asian Capitals

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(NEWS) SEOUL, South Korea / TOKYO, Japan, 2026-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In East Asia, the distance between Tokyo and Seoul is short enough for a simple flight, but the experience of moving between the two cities can feel like crossing between two very different versions of modern urban life. Tokyo draws visitors into a… Read the full news article

Amadeus Launches AI-Powered Platform to Help Travel Brands Predict Demand Before Travelers Book

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(NEWS) MADRID, Spain, 2026-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel companies are spending billions each year trying to understand one increasingly difficult question: when exactly does a traveler decide where they want to go? The answer is no longer as straightforward as a flight search or hotel booking. Today’s travelers move between social media, AI assistants,… Read the full news article

KakaoBank Users Gain Seamless Access to Agoda’s Global Accommodation Inventory Through New In-App Travel Feature

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(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

IHG Strengthens UK&I Luxury Conversion Growth with Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG, marking the luxury conversion brand’s first property in London and IHG’s debut in Canary Wharf. Developed with Yianis Group, the 142-room hotel is scheduled to open in summer 2026 and will offer guestrooms and suites with views over the River… Read the full news article

Hilton’s Outset Collection Welcomes The Berkeley Richmond as One of Its First Independent Lifestyle Properties

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(IN SHORT) The Berkeley Richmond, a 55-room boutique hotel in Richmond’s historic Shockoe Slip neighborhood, has joined Outset Collection by Hilton following an extensive renovation of its guest rooms, public spaces and hospitality offering. As one of the first properties in Hilton’s new lifestyle brand, the hotel combines its long-standing local heritage with Hilton’s global… Read the full news article

Energy Reliability Becomes Priority for Caribbean Hospitality as Kazanu Upgrades Infrastructure

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(NEWS) OYSTER POND, Saint Martin, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Power outages are an occasional reality across many Caribbean islands, particularly during periods of extreme weather, infrastructure strain, or seasonal storms. For travelers, those interruptions can quickly shift a tropical getaway from relaxing to frustrating — especially in destinations where air conditioning, internet access,… Read the full news article

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Appoints IMAGINE PR as North American Public Relations Agency

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  New York, NY, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IMAGINE PR has been appointed as the North American Public Relations Representative for Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi, Thailand. The world’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve property, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is one of Thailand’s most distinctive luxury retreats. Set along the shores of the Andaman Sea,… Read the full news article

Kazanu Announces Installation of Modern Energy-Efficient Backup Generator in Oyster Pond, Saint Martin

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(IN SHORT) Kazanu has installed a modern, energy-efficient backup generator at its property in Oyster Pond, Saint Martin, designed to keep the entire accommodation running during island-wide power outages. The system can support guest rooms and key amenities such as air conditioning, kitchen appliances, lighting, Wi-Fi, the swimming pool, hot tub systems, and other essential… Read the full news article

Raffles Jeddah Debuts in Saudi Arabia with Red Sea Views, Signature Butler Service and Hejazi-Inspired Design

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(IN SHORT) Raffles Hotels & Resorts has opened Raffles Jeddah, a new luxury hotel on the Red Sea Corniche that brings the brand’s signature butler service, refined design and curated guest experiences to one of Saudi Arabia’s most important coastal destinations. The property strengthens Raffles’ presence in the Kingdom and supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Introduces Advanced Natura Bissé Treatments Focused on Personalised Beauty and Wellbeing

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(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

From a Single Thai Resort to a Global Luxury Brand Anantara Marks 25 Years of Growth

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Twenty-five years ago, Anantara Hotels & Resorts opened its first property in the Thai seaside town of Hua Hin with a relatively simple idea: luxury travel should feel connected to local culture rather than separated from it. At the time, many high-end hotel brands still focused heavily… Read the full news article

Anantara Turns the Spotlight on Hospitality Staff and Cultural Experiences for 25th Anniversary Campaign

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — For many luxury hotels, anniversaries are marked with refurbished suites, limited-edition menus, or nostalgic marketing campaigns. But as Anantara Hotels & Resorts celebrates its 25th year, the group is placing its focus elsewhere — on the people guests remember long after the stay itself ends. The brand… Read the full news article

Accor and Water Unite Partner to Scale Water-Saving Solutions Across International Hotels

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(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Water is becoming one of the hospitality industry’s most pressing operational challenges. From luxury resorts in drought-prone destinations to city hotels facing rising utility costs and stricter environmental regulations, global hotel groups are increasingly being forced to rethink how water is sourced, consumed, reused, and managed across daily… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila Continues Delivering Premium Hospitality With Renewed Five-Star Accreditation

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(NEWS) MANILA, Philippines, 2026-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In a hospitality market as competitive and fast-evolving as Metro Manila, maintaining a luxury hotel’s five-star status is less about prestige alone and more about consistency. As international travel continues to recover across Southeast Asia, hotels in the Philippine capital are facing growing expectations from both… Read the full news article

Accor Expands HERA Programme with New Advisor Challenge and Immersive Luxury Reward Trip

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(IN SHORT) Accor is launching the second edition of the HERA Challenge, inviting members of its HERA loyalty and rewards programme for travel advisors to compete for a place on the next HERA Voyage in early 2027. The initiative will recognise 33 top-performing luxury travel advisors across categories including overall revenue, single-booking revenue, regional performance,… Read the full news article

From Safari Lodges to Coastal Resorts Minor Hotels Expands Focus on Diverse African Journeys

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — As Africa Day approaches, hotel groups across the continent are increasingly positioning travel experiences around cultural diversity, conservation, and multi-destination itineraries rather than relying solely on traditional safari tourism. That broader approach is central to a new campaign launched by Minor Hotels, which is highlighting its portfolio… Read the full news article

Montenegro’s Luxury Hospitality Sector Gains Global Spotlight Through World Travel Awards Europe Gala

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(IN SHORT) World Travel Awards has selected Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort in Montenegro as the host venue for its Europe Gala Ceremony 2026, marking the organisation’s first event in the country in its 33-year history. Scheduled for 17 October 2026, the ceremony will gather leading figures from across Europe’s travel and tourism sector to… Read the full news article

Wyndham and Applebee’s launch integrated travel and dining experience across U.S. hotel network

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(IN SHORT) Applebee’s and Wyndham Rewards have launched a new partnership allowing Wyndham hotel guests to order Applebee’s To Go delivery directly through the Wyndham mobile app while earning loyalty points. Members placing qualifying orders of $15 or more receive free delivery and earn 10 Wyndham Rewards points per dollar spent, with additional bonus points… Read the full news article

Marriott Brings Luxury Hospitality Design into Residential Living Through New Marriott Bonvoy Boutique Collections

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(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, United States, 2026-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — For decades, the hotel room has quietly shaped the way people imagine comfort. The oversized bed layered in crisp white linens, the sculptural bedside lamp, the perfectly weighted throw pillow, the calming neutral palette that somehow feels both aspirational and effortless — travelers check out,… Read the full news article

InterContinental Jaipur Achrol Resort to strengthen Rajasthan’s growing luxury hospitality market

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Makson India Hospitality Pvt Ltd to develop InterContinental Jaipur Achrol Resort, a new 225-key luxury resort scheduled to open in 2030 near Jaipur, India. The project forms part of IHG’s broader strategy to expand its luxury hospitality footprint across high-growth leisure destinations in… Read the full news article

Centinel and IHG selected to modernize U.S. Air Force on-base lodging under long-term partnership agreement

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(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

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 20 Years of GIFTTS Programme with New Legacy Leadership Award

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(IN SHORT) Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced the winners of its 2026 Awards of Excellence, GIFTTS Pineapple Awards and inaugural GIFTTS Legacy Leadership Award during its global conference in Charleston. The awards recognised leading independent luxury hotels and hospitality brands for excellence in guest experience, sustainability, philanthropy and social responsibility. Wynn Resorts received the first-ever… Read the full news article

New voco Darwin Suites Marks Australia’s First Northern Territory Property for Fast-Growing IHG Brand

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(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

Across Islands, Cities and Coastal Retreats Six Senses Turns Food Waste Into a New Kind of Travel Experience

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The scent of citrus peels drying in the Omani sun is not the sort of detail most travelers expect to remember from a luxury resort stay. Nor are jars of bubbling kimchi in a London fermentation lab, reusable milk kegs arriving at an urban hotel kitchen, or… Read the full news article

Raffles Courchevel to Bring New Ultra Luxury Hospitality Experience to One of Europe’s Leading Ski Destinations

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(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In the French Alps, competition among luxury hospitality brands is increasingly shifting toward highly exclusive, experience-driven mountain resorts, and Raffles Hotels and Resorts is preparing to make its debut in the alpine market with a new property planned for Courchevel 1850, one of Europe’s most established high-end ski… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Expands Private Jet Experience Programme with New 2028 Luxury Travel Itineraries Across Multiple Continents

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(NEWS) TORONTO, Canada, 2026-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hospitality brands are continuing to expand beyond traditional hotel stays and deeper into experience-driven travel, with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts unveiling new itineraries for its Private Jet Experience programme scheduled for 2028. According to a press release published by Four Seasons, the company will… Read the full news article

UN Tourism Launches WhatsApp Based Hospitality Training Programme in New Approach to Digital Sector Education

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(NEWS) CITY, Country, 2026-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism training is increasingly moving beyond classrooms and traditional e-learning platforms, and UN Tourism is now testing what could become one of the sector’s most accessible digital education models yet: professional hospitality courses delivered entirely through WhatsApp. Based on details shared in UN Tourism’s official announcement, the… Read the full news article

Thailand Meetings Leadership Award Recognises Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk’s Contribution to Business Events Sector

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(IN SHORT) Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk of Dusit International has received the Thailand Meetings Leadership Award at the inaugural Thailand MICE Legacy Awards 2026. The recognition honours her more than 30 years of contribution to Thailand’s meetings and business events sector, including her leadership role within the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association. Organised by the Thailand Convention… Read the full news article