Travel industry, tourism authority and academic leaders join new Pacific Asia Travel Association board lineup at Korea summit

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(IN SHORT) Pacific Asia Travel Association has announced a new group of elected board members during the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Gyeongju. The new board includes representatives from travel companies, tourism authorities, universities and industry organisations across the Asia-Pacific region, including Tripadvisor, Intrepid Travel, Tourism Malaysia and Bangkok University. PATA said the expanded board… Read the full news article

From Village Cricket Clubs to Archaeology Digs Local Projects Thrive Through Manchester Airport Funding

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(NEWS) MANCHESTER, UK, 2026-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — On a quiet patch of woodland in Cheadle, a group of amateur archaeologists is preparing to dig into the remains of a forgotten medieval mill. Not far away, children facing emotional and educational challenges are learning through animal-assisted therapy sessions in rural Tameside. In nearby village cricket… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport Group strengthens US connectivity as Delta and United resume seasonal routes from Ireland

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(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport is expanding its transatlantic travel network for Summer 2026 with the return of daily seasonal routes operated by United Airlines to Chicago and Delta Air Lines to New York City. Together, the services add approximately 95,000 seats and contribute to a record summer schedule featuring 40 routes and more than 340,000… Read the full news article

Beyond the Runway How Emirates Is Building One of the World’s Largest Aviation Engineering Hubs in Dubai

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(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2026-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Against the vast desert backdrop of Dubai South, where the outlines of tomorrow’s aviation ecosystem are steadily taking shape, the ceremonial turning of sand this week marked something far larger than the beginning of another infrastructure project. It was the latest signal that Dubai’s ambitions to… 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

Japan National Team Collaboration Brings Football Inspired Experiences to ANA Flights and Airports Across Japan

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(NEWS) TOKYO, Japan, 2026-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As airlines increasingly look for ways to connect with passengers beyond the flight itself, sports partnerships are becoming a growing part of the travel experience — and All Nippon Airways is leaning further into that strategy through a new collaboration campaign with the Japan Football Association…. Read the full news article

Airline Wellness Moves Beyond Luxury Amenities as Fiji Airways Launches New Recovery Focused Travel Experience

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(NEWS) NADI, Fiji, 2026-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — For decades, airlines have focused heavily on comfort upgrades, premium seating, and inflight dining as ways to improve long-haul travel. Increasingly, however, attention is shifting toward a different challenge altogether: how passengers actually feel physically and mentally after spending hours in the air. Fiji Airways is now… Read the full news article

New ‘Champagne Supernova’ Aircraft Highlights Virgin Atlantic’s Longstanding Manchester Connection

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(IN SHORT) Manchester Airport and Virgin Atlantic are marking 30 years of the airline’s Manchester operations, celebrating three decades of long-haul connectivity from Northern England. The milestone includes the introduction of a new Airbus A330neo aircraft named “Champagne Supernova,” increased route capacity and new investment in premium passenger services at Manchester Airport. Virgin Atlantic continues… Read the full news article

Mount Med Resort Appoints IMAGINE PR as North America Agency of Record

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New York, NY, 2026-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — IMAGINE PR has been appointed as the North American Public Relations Representative for Mount Med Resort, an award-winning medical spa in Austria’s Tyrolean Alps. This adults-only retreat opened in December 2024 in Oberau, an alpine village renowned for its pristine air and gentle pace of life in… Read the full news article

What Are Delta Seat Selection Fees And Why Do They Matter?

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WORCESTER, MA, 2026-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Having your own preferred seat on a Delta flight enhances your flight experience. Hence, the airline allows passengers to choose their own seats. However, seat selection is not free and incurs charges. The amount is not fixed and depends on the seat’s location and ticket type. And… 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

Metrolink Adds Special Ventura Stop for California Strawberry Festival as Rail Travel Gains Popularity for Major Events

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(NEWS) LOS ANGELES, California, Unites States, 2026-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southern California rail operators are continuing to position train travel as an alternative to major event traffic, and this weekend Metrolink will once again adjust service routes to accommodate visitors attending the annual California Strawberry Festival. Based on details shared in Metrolink’s official announcement,… Read the full news article

Aberdeen International Airport and Stagecoach launch first 24/7 cross City-Shire 727 bus service in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

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(IN SHORT) Aberdeen International Airport and Stagecoach have launched a refreshed 727 bus service operating 24 hours a day between Portlethen, Aberdeen city centre, and the airport, creating the first continuous cross City-Shire route in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The upgraded service provides more frequent and accessible journeys alongside affordable £5.80 Dayrider fares for airport passengers…. Read the full news article

Korean Air and California Science Center Transform Boeing 747 into Hands On Learning Experience for Future Generations

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(NEWS) LOS ANGELES, California, United States, 2026-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — One of aviation’s most recognizable aircraft is beginning a second life in Los Angeles — not as a commercial airliner, but as a large-scale educational exhibit designed to introduce future generations to the science and history of flight. Korean Air has officially unveiled its… 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

New LED Runway Lighting System Planned for Tampere-Pirkkala Airport in Summer 2026

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(IN SHORT) Finavia will invest €1.1 million in upgrading the approach lighting system at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport during summer 2026. The project will replace the airport’s existing runway approach lighting infrastructure with a new LED-based system designed to improve energy efficiency while maintaining safe airport operations. The renovation will be carried out in three phases without… Read the full news article

PATA Annual Summit 2026 Highlights New Leadership Appointments Industry Awards and Future Tourism Priorities Across Asia Pacific

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(NEWS) GYEONGJU, South Korea, 2026-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Asia Pacific tourism sector gathered in South Korea this week as the Pacific Asia Travel Association brought together more than 550 delegates from over 35 destinations for the PATA Annual Summit 2026, combining industry discussions, leadership appointments, policy forums, and recognition of long-standing tourism figures… Read the full news article

Summer After Dark Takes Center Stage at SeaWorld San Antonio with New Attractions and Nighttime Experiences

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(NEWS) SAN ANTONIO, TX, United States, 2026-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Theme parks across the United States are continuing to expand their after-dark entertainment offerings, and this summer SeaWorld San Antonio is placing a major focus on nighttime programming with the return of Electric Ocean, accompanied by a new drone show, expanded live entertainment, and… Read the full news article

ITA Airways Set to Become Fully Integrated Lufthansa Group Airline After New Share Acquisition Deal

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(IN SHORT) Deutsche Lufthansa AG plans to increase its ownership stake in ITA Airways from 41 percent to 90 percent through the acquisition of an additional 49 percent shareholding valued at 325 million euros. The transaction, expected to close in the first quarter of 2027 pending regulatory approvals, represents a major step toward the full… Read the full news article

Upgraded MSC Poesia Begins Alaska Sailings Featuring Luxury Enhancements and Regional Culinary Experiences

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(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises has launched its first Alaska cruise season with MSC Poesia departing Seattle on the company’s inaugural voyage to the region. The upgraded cruise ship will operate weekly seven-night itineraries through September, visiting destinations including Ketchikan, Juneau, Icy Strait Point and Victoria while offering scenic cruising through Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier…. Read the full news article

Education and Aviation Partnership at Manchester Airport Celebrated for Creating Nearly 2000 Career Opportunities

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(NEWS) MANCHESTER, UK, 2026-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Efforts to address workforce shortages in the aviation sector are increasingly relying on closer collaboration between airports, employers, and education providers, and a long-running partnership connected to Manchester Airport has now received national recognition for its approach. Trafford & Stockport College Group and Manchester Airports Group were… 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

New Qatar Airways South America Routes Strengthen Connectivity Between the Middle East and Latin America

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(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways will launch new services to Bogotá and Caracas from 22 July 2026, becoming the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela and the first airline to connect the Middle East directly with both cities. The twice-weekly route will operate via Doha, Bogotá, and Caracas, expanding Qatar Airways’ Americas network to 16 destinations…. Read the full news article

Silver Spirit Returns to Service Featuring S.A.L.T. Programme and Mediterranean-Inspired Riviera Concept

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(IN SHORT) Silversea has completed the revitalization of Silver Spirit, introducing upgraded public spaces, a new Mediterranean-inspired poolside concept called Riviera, and the debut of the brand’s S.A.L.T. culinary immersion programme onboard the ship. The refurbished vessel now features enhanced dining, wellness, and entertainment experiences designed around destination-focused luxury travel. Silver Spirit has returned to… 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

New Pelicargo Partnership Strengthens Emirates SkyCargo’s Digital Airfreight Booking Strategy

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(IN SHORT) Emirates SkyCargo has integrated its cargo booking services with Pelicargo, becoming the first Middle Eastern cargo airline to establish API connectivity with the U.S.-focused digital airfreight platform. The partnership allows freight forwarders and logistics customers to access real-time bookings and cargo capacity through Pelicargo’s marketplace. Emirates SkyCargo said the move supports growing customer… Read the full news article

Airbnb Launches FIFA World Cup 2026 Legacy Project with New Community Soccer Pitches in New York and New Jersey

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(IN SHORT) Airbnb has launched a new FIFA World Cup 2026™ community legacy initiative with the groundbreaking of a soccer mini-pitch at P.S. 112 Bronxwood in the Bronx. The project is part of a more than $1 million investment that will fund five mini-pitches across New York City and New Jersey to expand youth access… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Introduces Circolo Al Fresco Inspired by Classic Italian Summer Culture

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has launched Circolo Al Fresco, a new summer concept inspired by traditional Italian social clubs and designed around leisure, outdoor dining, games, and wellness experiences. Set within the hotel’s historic Gherardesca Garden, the concept transforms the pool area into an open-air summer salon featuring bocce, chess, mini golf, poolside… Read the full news article