(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
(NEWS) INDIA, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy and Flipkart have launched India’s first integrated travel-retail loyalty program, creating a seamless bridge between one of the country’s largest e-commerce platforms and the global hospitality leader’s award-winning travel ecosystem. The collaboration allows millions of members to earn and redeem rewards interchangeably, turning everyday shopping into… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with SCX Corporation Company Limited, a subsidiary of SC Asset Public Company Limited, to bring a new voco property to Bangkok. The 350-key voco Bangkok Siam is set to open in 2029, marking a major step in the brand’s… Read the full news article
(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
(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
(NEWS) BRUSSELS/ OSLO, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group has officially opened Radisson RED Oslo City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel, marking a major step forward in sustainable hospitality and placing Oslo at the forefront of climate-conscious travel. The new property is one of the first two hotels worldwide to achieve Verified… Read the full news article
(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
(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
(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Plaza Cebu is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with a refined selection of handcrafted mooncakes in White Lotus, Salted Egg Custard, Red Bean, and Black Sesame flavors. Available for pre-order from August 15 to September 30, 2025, and priced at ₱2,488 per box of four, the mooncakes come in elegant packaging suitable… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Xiamen is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with four beautifully crafted mooncake gift boxes that blend Eastern artistry with the distinctive flavours of Xiamen. The Yue & Yi, Yuan, and Snow Skin collections each offer unique designs and flavour combinations, making them ideal for both personal and corporate gifting. Available through all… Read the full news article
(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
(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
Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique, 2025-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Pambele, a private beachfront house on the coastline of the San Sebastian Peninsula – has relaunched as an exclusive barefoot-luxury destination for discerning travellers. With its prime location in the Bazaruto Archipelago, within the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary, and a renewed commitment to bespoke travel – Pambele… Read the full news article
(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
(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
The Maldives, 2025-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cocoon Collection has shared some exciting news updates from its properties in the Maldives and Zanzibar You & Me Maldives switches to Premium All-Inclusive You & Me Maldives by will be introducing a new Premium All-Inclusive meal plan, effective from 27 December 2025, replacing the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Marriott International and La Tablée des Chefs will distribute 500,000 ready-to-cook soup portions across Canada by the end of 2025, expanding a partnership that began in 2023. Over 75 Marriott properties in nine provinces have already delivered 45,000 dry soup packets and donated 127,000 meals to date. The initiative is part of Marriott’s… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with LCK Hospitality Company Limited to open a 52-room Vignette Collection hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in late 2025. It will be the second Vignette property in Vietnam and the first in the city, joining IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio alongside brands such as Six Senses… Read the full news article
Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana, 2025-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — There are holidays, and then there are places and spaces that shape memories that live on for a lifetime. This year, swap screen time for safari time. Mashatu Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s best-kept secrets, is inviting families to escape into the wild with a limited-time… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Çeşme has reopened following a nine-month, 360-degree renovation that refreshed guest rooms, public areas, restaurants and outdoor spaces. The project, guided by Radisson Hotel Group’s “Brilliant Basics” standards, introduced premium bedding, smart room technology, enhanced soundproofing and robust safety systems. Emphasizing sustainability, the resort employed eco-friendly materials and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has begun building its first Avani property in Singapore’s historic Tanjong Pagar district, partnering with Kajima Development and Al Wathba Investment. The 14-storey, 200-key lifestyle hotel at 24 Peck Seah Street is expected to open in Q2 2027. Over 50 dignitaries, including senior executives from Minor International, Kajima Development, Al Wathba… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Renaissance Hotels has launched its “Discover The Lychee Road with Renaissance” campaign in Greater China, partnering again with acclaimed author Ma Boyong. Drawing on four of his novels, including The Lychee Road, the initiative blends digital storytelling, interactive on-site experiences, and enhanced “Evenings at Renaissance” events. Guests at 33 hotels will receive a… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched a LINE MiniApp in Japan, enabling users to search and book stays at over 6,600 IHG hotels worldwide, register for IHG One Rewards with a single click, and manage loyalty accounts without exiting the LINE app. The MiniApp also allows integration of partner rewards from Rakuten and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hotel Indigo London Clerkenwell, the latest Hotel Indigo property in IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens at 2 Clerkenwell Road near Farringdon Station. Its 143 uniquely themed rooms draw on the area’s architectural and horological heritage, featuring design elements like cutting-mat desks and blueprint-tube headboards. The hotel offers three food and beverage venues:… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental, Xi’an—slated to open in 2029—will be the Group’s first urban resort in Northwestern China. Nestled in the historic former capital, the property will comprise 166 rooms and suites with hot-spring features, seven private villas, five restaurants, a 1,200 m² ballroom, and comprehensive leisure and children’s facilities. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Kempinski Hotels is introducing a Double DISCOVERY Dollar offer for KEMPINSKI DISCOVERY members from August 1 to September 30, 2025. During this period, all qualifying direct bookings at over 850 GHA DISCOVERY properties across 45 brands will earn twice the standard DISCOVERY Dollar reward—equivalent to up to 14 percent back in cash-equivalent credits…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club kicks off July 31, offering fans “Big Golf. Bigger Fun.” with one million Wyndham Rewards points awarded each day through Sunday. The tournament weekend features beloved vacation-themed attractions—Club Wyndham Beach, Margaritaville at the Wyndham, the Earner Card Lounge, the USO Patriots Outpost—and a new Sandbar exhibit… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Leading Hotels of the World and DayBlink GPO have expanded the LSS program—created to deliver group-purchasing power to over 400 independent luxury hotels—by adding strategic partnerships in hotel technology and executive recruitment. The new technology partners include AI-driven CRM, guest-intelligence platforms, dynamic pricing tools, and sustainability solutions to enhance operational efficiency and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Graduate by Hilton has unveiled its inaugural Texas location in Highland Park, Dallas, directly across from Southern Methodist University. The 93-room hotel blends mid-century modern architecture with Texas ranch-style touches and Graduate’s signature collegiate charm. Key features include a vibrant lobby lounge, adaptable event spaces, an outdoor pool and terrace, and Los Charros… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Michael Robinson as General Manager of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, effective 30 June 2025. A hospitality veteran with over 15 years of global experience, Michael brings a strong track record of leadership across the Middle East, Asia, and the United States. He most recently led Anantara Riverside Bangkok… Read the full news article