Emirates and NBA Cares Deliver Lasting Community Legacy for San Antonio Youth

(NEWS) SAN ANTONIO, TX, United States, 2026-Jun-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Sports partnerships increasingly extend beyond branding and sponsorship rights, with major leagues and corporate partners investing in community projects designed to leave a lasting impact in host cities. Ahead of the NBA Finals, one such initiative has taken shape in San Antonio through… Read the full news article

Regent Shanghai on the Bund Takes Centre Stage During 28th Shanghai International Film Festival

(NEWS) SHANGHAI, China, 2026-Jun-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Regent Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence on the international film festival circuit, with Regent Shanghai on the Bund named Official Hotel Partner of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, taking place from 12 to 21 June 2026. The partnership places Regent at the centre… Read the full news article

TakeOff! Challenge 2026 Invites Students to Rethink Hospitality’s Most Important First Moments

(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-Jun-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor has launched the 15th edition of its TakeOff! Challenge, an annual student competition focused on practical innovation in hospitality. The 2026 edition invites students to propose solutions for improving first impressions in hotels, with a specific focus on guest welcome experiences and housekeeping standards. This year’s… Read the full news article

Roland-Garros Hosts Emirates Celebration Bringing Tennis Football Rugby and Basketball Together

(NEWS) PARIS, France, 2026-Jun-2 — /Travel PR News/ — At Roland-Garros, the sport on court is only part of the story. Around the clay, the tournament also functions as a meeting point for global sport, hospitality, sponsorship and media — a place where tennis intersects with football, rugby, basketball, sailing and other major international disciplines…. Read the full news article

Germany’s Men’s Team Travels to World Cup on Lufthansa Allegris Airbus A350

(NEWS) COLOGNE, Germany, 2026-Jun-2 — /Travel PR News/ — For Germany’s men’s national soccer team, the journey to the 2026 World Cup began not on the pitch, but at Frankfurt Airport. Lufthansa flight LH434 departed for Chicago at around 2:30 p.m. local time, carrying the squad, coaching team and support staff to the United States ahead… Read the full news article

Eurowings Flight Attendant Crowned Germany’s Next Top Model in Remarkable Career Journey

(NEWS) DÜSSELDORF, Germany, 2026-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Airlines often promote their employees as the face of the customer experience, but every so often a member of cabin crew steps into an entirely different spotlight. For millions of television viewers across Germany, that spotlight belonged this year to Aurélie Carina, a 22-year-old flight attendant from… Read the full news article

PATA Recognises Long-Term Member Organisations for Their Role in Advancing Asia Pacific Tourism Cooperation

(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association honoured long-standing member organisations during the PATA Executive Board & Board Member and PATA Awards Presentation Dinner on May 11, held as part of the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Pohang, Korea. The recognition formed part of PATA’s 75th anniversary commemorations and celebrated organisations with more than 50,… Read the full news article

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

(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

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

(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

Shannon Airport Group Backs Clare Youth Awards Recognising Courage Leadership and Community Action

(NEWS) SHANNON, Ireland, 2026-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Young people from across County Clare were recognised this week for community leadership, resilience, and social impact at the 2026 Clare Garda Youth Awards, an annual programme that highlights positive contributions made by young people throughout the county. Held at Hotel Woodstock in Ennis, the awards ceremony… Read the full news article

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

(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

(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

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

(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

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

(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

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

(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

Morocco Positions Itself as a Hub for Tourism Innovation with New Startup Winners and Rural Development Initiatives

(NEWS) MARRAKESH, Morocco, 2026-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Marrakech served as the meeting point for tourism leaders, investors, and technology innovators this week, as the International Conference on Technological Innovation and Tourism Investments focused on how digital tools and entrepreneurship are reshaping the sector. The event highlighted a growing emphasis on innovation as a driver… Read the full news article

Travel Promoters appointed by Zambezi Grande

Zambezi Grande pool at sunset

Lower Zambezi, Zambia, 2026-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ —  UK based Representation company Travel Promoters is delighted to share its appointment from 1 May 2026 as Sales and Marketing representatives for Zambezi Grande in Zambia – a 5-star boutique safari lodge on a prime spot on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, just minutes from… Read the full news article

A Week of Global Flavours Takes Over Bangkok as the World Gourmet Festival Returns to Anantara Siam

(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Each autumn, Bangkok leans further into its reputation as one of Asia’s most dynamic food cities — and few events capture that energy quite like the return of the World Gourmet Festival. Set to take place from 29 September to 4 October at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel,… Read the full news article

Pohang, South Korea to Host PATA Youth Event Aimed at Preparing Next Generation of Tourism Professionals

(NEWS) BANGKOK, 2026-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Industry organisations are placing increased focus on preparing the next generation of tourism professionals, as the sector continues to adapt to shifting global dynamics and workforce demands. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that its first Youth Symposium of 2026 will take place on May 11… Read the full news article

MSC Foundation Strengthens Partnerships and Scientific Capacity in The Bahamas Through Ocean Cay Initiative

(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marine conservation initiatives tied to tourism are gaining greater visibility across the Caribbean, as organisations look to combine environmental protection with education and community engagement. The MSC Foundation has marked one year since the opening of its Marine Conservation Center in The Bahamas, reporting progress across coral… Read the full news article

Joint Volunteer and Education Initiatives Highlight Collaboration Between Korean Air and Asiana

(NEWS) SEOUL, South Korea, 2026-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Airlines undergoing integration are increasingly extending collaboration beyond operations, with joint community initiatives emerging as a way to align workforces while maintaining engagement with local communities. In South Korea, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have carried out a series of shared volunteer activities this spring, reflecting… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport Invests in Skills Development with Expanded Apprenticeship Opportunities

(IN SHORT) Belfast City Airport has welcomed six new apprentices to its High Flyers Apprenticeship Programme, including roles in both the Fire and Rescue Service and IT. The programme, now in its 12th year, aims to develop future aviation professionals while addressing youth unemployment. With a strong track record of participants moving into full-time roles,… Read the full news article

Historic Italian Cars Take Centre Stage in Rome at Inaugural Anantara Concorso

(NEWS) ROME, Italy, 2026-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury travel and lifestyle events are increasingly intersecting with heritage experiences, as destinations look for new ways to attract high-value visitors beyond traditional tourism offerings. In Rome, that trend was on display over the weekend as the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma brought together more than 70… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Unveils Spring and Mother’s Day Experiences Combining Dining, Wellness and Art

(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is celebrating spring and Mother’s Day with a diverse range of experiences, including curated gifts, luxury dining, afternoon tea, and wellness offerings. Highlights include the La Dolce Vita brunch buffet, special menus at Café Boulud, and a refined afternoon tea at d|bar. Guests can also enjoy a premium stay… Read the full news article

The Luxury Collection and Margherita Maccapani Missoni Collaborate to Showcase Italian Craftsmanship During Milan Design Week

(IN SHORT) The Luxury Collection has partnered with Margherita Maccapani Missoni to launch an exclusive retail and design experience during Milan Design Week 2026. Hosted at Casa Brera in Milan, the collaboration features a limited-edition capsule collection and a curated selection of Italian artisan products. The initiative blends fashion, craftsmanship, and hospitality while celebrating Italian… Read the full news article

Airline Integration Efforts Extend Beyond Operations as Korean Air and Asiana Host Joint Employee Event

(NEWS) SEOUL, South Korea, 2026-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Airlines are increasingly turning to internal engagement initiatives as part of broader integration strategies, with community-focused events playing a role in aligning workforces and reinforcing shared values. On April 14, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines jointly hosted a charity running event in Incheon, bringing together employees… Read the full news article

Novotel Expands Wellness Vision with 37 Collective Focused on Sustainable Daily Improvements and Long-Term Health

(IN SHORT) Novotel has introduced the Novotel 37 Collective, a global initiative designed to make longevity and wellbeing accessible through small, consistent daily improvements rather than extreme lifestyle changes. Built on the principle that 1% daily progress can lead to significant long-term transformation, the Collective brings together experts including Olympic surfer Kauli Vaast, culinary innovator… Read the full news article

Pennsylvania Launches Statewide Ticket Giveaway Offering Residents Access to the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club

(IN SHORT) Visit PA, in collaboration with the PGA of America and Visit Delco, has launched a statewide ticket giveaway offering residents from all 67 Pennsylvania counties the chance to attend the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. The event, scheduled for May 11–17, 2026, marks the return of the Wanamaker Trophy to the… Read the full news article

Shearzone Safaris appoints Travel Promoters and Umlingo Travel PR

Nzovu Rundu Luxury Camp by Shearzone Safaris

Lusaka, Zambia, 2026-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Proudly Zambian owned, Lusaka based Shearzone Safaris has appointed both Ailsa Tavares and her team at Travel Promoters as its UK based Sales & Marketing Representative, and Claire Roadley from Umlingo Travel PR to raise their international profile. This comes as Shearzone Safaris prepares to launch its second… Read the full news article