(IN SHORT) TUI Care Foundation has launched new TUI Futureshapers programmes in Portugal and North Africa to foster sustainable tourism entrepreneurship. In Portugal, the initiative is returning for a second round in collaboration with IRIS to provide training and mentoring to up to 60 entrepreneurs, with the top three teams receiving funding and six months… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The TUI Care Foundation and Women in Travel CIC have launched TUI Futureshapers London to address the gender imbalance in tour guiding. Hosted at the Royal Society of Arts, the programme equips women from diverse backgrounds with storytelling, marketing, and business skills—plus personalized mentoring—to become certified guides and entrepreneurs. This summer’s tours include… Read the full news article
Bawe island, Zanzibar, 2025-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection celebrated its first anniversary in style, winning the prestigious title of “Zanzibar’s Leading Luxury Resort 2025” at the World Travel Awards, reaffirming its role as a key player in the high-end hospitality landscape. Launched in July 2024, Bawe Island has… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund has awarded funding to Kids Together Belfast’s “Music and Me” programme, which supports two- to four-year-olds on the autism spectrum or awaiting diagnosis. The eight-week course uses music to develop social skills, communication, and emotional regulation. In the final fortnight, parents participate to learn techniques for reinforcing progress… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Air Canada Foundation’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament raised $1.3 million to fund grants for children and youth across Canada. Hosted at Club de golf Le Mirage, the event featured 296 participants and over 90 sponsors. Proceeds will support equity-deserving communities through meal programs, Indigenous school support, and pediatric initiatives like the Dr…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) On 17 June at Centara Grand’s CRU Champagne Bar, PATA and its Thailand Chapter honoured outgoing TCEB President Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya and welcomed Siripakorn Cheawsamoot as DASTA’s new Director General. PATA Chair Peter Semone and event organiser Ben Montgomery highlighted both men’s contributions to Thailand’s tourism sector—Chiruit for boosting the country’s MICE… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The TUI Care Foundation is deploying over €500,000 in Montego Bay to tackle plastic and glass waste pollution and youth unemployment via two flagship programmes. Destination Zero Waste Jamaica, in collaboration with Smilozone Cares, will build a recycling-and-upcycling centre, train up to 300 young people in green-economy skills, and mobilize tourism businesses and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) In celebration of National Women in Engineering Day, Stagecoach highlights its 74 women engineers, including 10 apprentices driving innovation across its UK operations. Apprentice Nancy Halpin emphasizes the reward of hands-on problem-solving, while Assistant Engineering Manager Charlotte Nicholls recounts her ascent from apprentice to leadership over eight years. Asset Management Director Tony Cockcroft… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) In 2024, Hilton reinforced its century-old commitment to “spreading the light and warmth of hospitality” through its Travel with Purpose strategy and the Hilton Global Foundation. The company generated nearly one million learning and career growth opportunities and logged 452,000 volunteer hours, while investing $7.3 million in community initiatives. Key workforce programs include… Read the full news article
ATTA® Events announces focused speaker line-up and event programme for its flagship B2B tourism event in London LONDON, UK, 2025-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA®) has officially revealed the speaker line-up for Experience Africa 2025 — the UK’s only trade show dedicated exclusively to showcasing the continent’s… Read the full news article
Maldives & Zanzibar, 2025-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cocoon Collection is a family owned and run portfolio of six stunning resorts spread across Zanzibar and the Maldives, each offering unique experiences that blend contemporary design and warm hospitality with local culture and natural beauty. The Azzola family has a deep appreciation of the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Thailand has launched the “Amazing Thailand Love Wins Festival” in celebration of Global Pride Month, with nationwide events throughout June highlighting the country’s commitment to human rights, gender equality, and inclusion. The festival marks a historic milestone following the official enactment of marriage equality in January 2025. It features regional Pride celebrations, including… Read the full news article
Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana, 2025-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A powerful new wildlife documentary titled Mashatu: Land of Leopards will have its African premiere at the Wildscreen Festival, from 12-13 June 2025, hosted in Botswana for the very first time! Watch the Trailer here. Filmed entirely at Mashatu Game Reserve over three… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Vilebrequin to launch a limited-edition capsule collection of swimwear, accessories, and games inspired by the St. Regis Family Traditions program. This collection, celebrating family travel, will debut at select St. Regis resorts in 2025, featuring exclusive designs and luxurious, family-focused items. The launch is accompanied… Read the full news article
West Sussex, United Kingdom, 2025-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — New venture brings fresh thinking and future-fit strategies to a fast-changing industry The travel industry is evolving faster than most can keep up. And clinging to outdated playbooks is no longer a viable strategy. Impact Travel Lab, a new venture from tourism strategist Lindsey Walter,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) London Luton Airport (LLA) marked VE Day by welcoming the classic Miles Magister aircraft, a key training plane from the 1930s and 1940s, in celebration of the airport’s historical ties to the Royal Air Force. In collaboration with the 10F Luton Squadron Cadets, the event recreated a famous wartime photo, paying tribute to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Korean Air’s Family Day event, held from May 2 to 6, 2025, saw over 20,000 employees and their families gathering at the airline’s hangars in Seoul and Busan. This year’s event marked the first joint gathering since Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines. The event, which offers family-friendly activities and insights into the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) PATA is now accepting submissions for the Face of the Future 2025 award, with a deadline of June 15, 2025. The award recognizes young professionals in the Asia Pacific region who demonstrate leadership and innovation in sustainable tourism. The winner will receive various benefits, including sponsorship to attend PATA Travel Mart 2025, a… Read the full news article
West Sussex, UK, 2025-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Promoters is delighted to share that its team is growing again, in line with its expanding client portfolio. Hospitality Representation & PR, founder Ailsa Tavares is excited to welcome Laura Dale to “Team TP” which already includes some of the most passionate, professional and knowledgeable… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) TRENZ 2025 has concluded successfully in Rotorua, and Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has announced that TRENZ will return to Auckland in 2026. Hosted at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), the event will highlight the region’s new developments and sustainable initiatives. Auckland’s dynamic, diverse offerings will be showcased to international delegates, marking… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Anne Applebaum, the renowned Polish-American historian and journalist, will deliver the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Salzburg Festival. Her speech, titled “Democracy and the Music Festival,” will examine the challenges posed by authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic norms. Applebaum, known for her work on the Soviet Union and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Norwegian Cruise Line celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week by launching the Norwegian’s Giving Joy® program, offering 20 teachers free cruises and three Grand Prize winners the chance to sail aboard the Norwegian Luna™ during her Christening Voyage in Spring 2026. Nominations are open until May 31, 2025. In addition, NCL continues to support educators… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund is now accepting applications from local organizations in Greater Belfast, Ards, and North Down. The fund, which has awarded more than £656,000 since 2009, supports projects focused on education, sustainability, social inclusion, and health and wellbeing. Applications are open until May 23, 2025, and the airport encourages local… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Carolynne Ross, a volunteer at Edmonton International Airport (YEG), has celebrated a remarkable milestone by logging her 10,000th hour of service. For over two decades, Carolynne has been a vital part of the YEG Airport Volunteer Ambassador team, helping travelers navigate the airport and providing a welcoming and stress-free experience. Through her dedication… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Korean Air and Delta Air Lines have once again teamed up for a beach cleanup competition in Santa Monica, marking their second consecutive year of participation. The event, organized in collaboration with Heal the Bay, saw employees from both airlines removing hundreds of pounds of litter from the coastline. This cleanup is part… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Three apprentices from Belfast City Airport’s High Flyers Apprenticeship Programme—Aoibh Caroll, Jay Sempey, and Nicole Dallot—have completed their training and are now joining the Airport Fire and Rescue Service. The trio underwent a thorough training process in both academic and practical aspects of fire safety and emergency response. Their achievements were recognized at… Read the full news article
The Maldives, 2025-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN TO THE MALDIVIAN SEAS WITH ANDREA BERTON: EXPERIENCE GOURMET WEEK BY THE COCOON COLLECTION From 19 to 24 May 2025, Gourmet Week, one of the most anticipated events of the gastronomic calendar, will be taking place at You&Me Maldives by The Cocoon Collection,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has officially become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, with over 30,000 staff trained in autism and sensory awareness. As part of Autism Awareness Month, the airline also announced the expansion of its pioneering ‘Travel Rehearsal’ programme to 17 international cities, giving children with autism the opportunity to experience and practice air… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has launched a donation-matching initiative through the Emirates Airline Foundation, pledging to match every contribution up to $10,000 to support 13 grassroots NGOs working with disadvantaged children in nine countries. The initiative aims to strengthen access to food, housing, education, and healthcare, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Community 2025. Projects span… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Visit Maldives, alongside 11 co-exhibitors, showcased the beauty and diversity of Maldivian tourism at KITF 2025 in Kazakhstan, reinforcing the Maldives’ position as a dream destination for Central Asian travelers. Through a visually rich stand, MMPRC promoted the island nation’s signature luxury, romantic escapes, and eco-conscious travel. With over 27,000 visitors from the… Read the full news article