Munich Airport Strengthens Its Five-Star Offering With the Opening of Terminal 1 Pier

(NEWS) MUNICH, Germany, 2026-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport is preparing to open its new Terminal 1 Pier on April 13, marking a significant expansion of its infrastructure and a capacity boost aimed primarily at non-Schengen traffic. Based on details outlined in official airport statement, the new pier is designed to strengthen operational efficiency… Read the full news article

Runway Events and Passenger Donations Power Support for Air Ambulance NI

(NEWS) BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2026-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Ambulance NI has received more than £140,000 in charitable funding following the conclusion of a two-year partnership with Belfast City Airport, which supported the charity as its official Charity Partner. Based on details shared in official updates from both organisations, the contribution reflects funds raised… Read the full news article

Inside Emirates’ Multi-Billion-Dirham Plan to Create a New Home for Its Cabin Crew

(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2026-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Airline has confirmed plans for a new purpose-built Cabin Crew Village in Dubai, marking a multi-billion-dirham investment aimed at supporting the airline’s expanding workforce. Based on details shared in the company’s official announcement, Emirates has signed an agreement with Dubai Investments Park (DIP) to acquire land… Read the full news article

From trial to tarmac Changi Airport’s autonomous journey takes shape

(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport has taken another step toward redefining the airport of the future, with fully driverless autonomous tractors now operating live on its airside to transport passenger baggage. Based on details shared through official announcement, the deployment follows nearly a year of intensive testing and signals a shift… Read the full news article

From Belgian labs to global patients Brussels Airport’s role in the next era of medicine

(NEWS) BRUSSELS, 2026-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has taken a significant step toward reshaping how next-generation medical treatments move around the world, with the first successful test shipments of human cell and blood material departing for the United States as part of the Precision Therapy Logistics Gateway (PTLG) project. Based on details shared… Read the full news article

Inspiring future flyers and innovators inside London Luton Airport’s student competition

(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — London Luton Airport is turning its focus to the future of aviation with the launch of a new competition designed to inspire students across Luton to explore the careers, creativity and skills that keep an airport running every day. Based on details shared in official announcement, the initiative… Read the full news article

TUI Junior Academy brings environmental education to the heart of Türkiye’s coastal communities

(NEWS) BERLIN, 2026-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Care Foundation is expanding its footprint along Türkiye’s coastline through the latest phase of the TUI Junior Academy Türkiye, an education-led programme designed to turn environmental awareness into real-world action in some of the country’s most visited coastal regions. Drawing on details shared through official project updates,… Read the full news article

A champion’s journey takes wing as Aryna Sabalenka partners with Emirates

(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2026-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is expanding its presence in global tennis with the appointment of world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka as its first dedicated tennis ambassador, a move that aligns elite sport, international travel and the airline’s long-running investment in the game. The partnership, outlined in recent official announcements, reflects… Read the full news article

New Technology Partnership Helps flydubai Connect Passenger Data Across the Journey

(NEWS) DUBAI, 2026-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has taken a further step in its digital transformation journey through a new partnership with Amperity, aimed at unifying customer data and delivering more personalised travel experiences across the airline’s network. The collaboration reflects flydubai’s broader strategy of investing in innovation to enhance how passengers engage with… Read the full news article

INDIA: Sofitel Plans Luxury Resort Blending French Elegance and Rishikesh’s Spiritual Heritage

(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor has announced plans to introduce the Sofitel name to Rishikesh with the signing of Sofitel Rishikesh Narendra Nagar, a high-end resort development scheduled to open in 2030. The project marks a significant expansion of Accor’s luxury portfolio in India and places one of its most recognisable brands… Read the full news article

Amadeus Backs ICAO Strategy to Expand Digital Identity and Aviation Capacity Worldwide

(NEWS) MADRID, 2026-Jan-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus and the International Civil Aviation Organization have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation across global aviation systems, with a particular focus on ensuring that all countries can participate in and benefit from modern air transport. The collaboration supports ICAO’s No Country Left Behind initiative,… Read the full news article

Tourism Training Initiative in the Dominican Republic Targets Youth Employment and Childcare Gaps

(NEWS) BERLIN, 2026-Jan-8 — /Travel PR News/ — A new multi-year initiative in the Dominican Republic is aiming to tackle youth unemployment and gender inequality in one of the country’s most important economic sectors: tourism. TUI Care Foundation has launched the next phase of its TUI Academy Dominican Republic programme, expanding its reach across the eastern… Read the full news article

A New RIU Plaza Hotel Opens Steps from Big Ben as the Brand Grows in Central London

(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-Jan-8 — /Travel PR News/ — RIU Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in the UK capital with the opening of Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster, marking the company’s second RIU Plaza property in London. Located in the heart of Westminster, the newly added hotel places guests just steps from some of… Read the full news article

Hyatt Unveils a Transformed Secrets Playa Mujeres Experience on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast

(NEWS) CHICAGO, 2026-Jan-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the reopening of Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort following a comprehensive renovation, marking a refreshed chapter for the adults-only, all-inclusive property just north of Cancún. As outlined in the company’s latest update, the transformation reinforces Hyatt’s long-term investment in established leisure… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila Sets a Confident Culinary Direction with Its New Executive Chef

(NEWS) MANILA, Philippines, 2026-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Ortigas Manila has begun the year with a notable leadership appointment, naming Alex Ensor as its new Executive Chef, a move that signals a renewed focus on thoughtful, contemporary dining at the hotel. According to the hotel’s latest announcement, Ensor brings nearly three decades of… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels Expands Its Thai Portfolio with NH Hua Hin in a Royal Seaside Town

(NEWS) BANGKOK, 2026-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels is set to expand its footprint in Thailand with the upcoming launch of NH Hua Hin, marking the introduction of the NH Hotels & Resorts brand to Thailand’s historic royal seaside town of Hua Hin. According to the company’s announcement, Minor Hotels will officially assume management… Read the full news article

From Mail Routes to Global Reach American Airlines Marks 100 Years of Flight

(NEWS) FORT WORTH, TX, 2026-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A century after a single mail flight departed Chicago for St. Louis, American Airlines is beginning a year-long celebration marking 100 years of flight, inviting customers to take part in a milestone that traces the evolution of one of aviation’s most recognisable brands. According to the… Read the full news article

Inside Changi’s Future as Terminal 5 Takes Shape Through a New Public Exhibition

(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore has taken a public-facing step toward its next major aviation milestone with the launch of T5 In the Making, an immersive exhibition offering visitors an early look at the vision, design, and innovation behind Changi Airport Terminal 5. According to the organisers’ announcement, the exhibition was officially… Read the full news article

Hilton Expands Its Omani Footprint with a Trio of Seaside Hotels at Barr Al Jissah

(NEWS) MUSCAT, Oman, 2026-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has officially begun welcoming guests to three newly launched properties at Barr Al Jissah, marking a significant addition to Oman’s growing luxury and leisure hospitality landscape. According to the company’s announcement, the opening of Al Husn Hotel Muscat, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar, and DoubleTree by Hilton… Read the full news article

Aberdeen International Airport Marks Two-Year Charity Partnership with £96,000 Raised for Local Children

(NEWS) ABERDEEN, Scotland, 2025-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport has marked the conclusion of a two-year charity partnership with AberNecessities, raising £96,000 directly for the children’s charity, according to the airport’s press release. The partnership, which began in January 2024, focused on supporting disadvantaged families across the North-East of Scotland by providing essential… Read the full news article

Heathrow Unveils £1.3 Billion 2026 Investment to Modernise Terminals and Improve Passenger Journeys

(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow has unveiled plans to invest £1.3 billion during 2026 as part of a wide-ranging programme aimed at improving passenger experience while strengthening the airport’s UK-wide supply chain. The investment forms part of Heathrow’s long-term ambition to become an “extraordinary airport,” designed to meet future demand through better… Read the full news article

Mysore Ooty Coorg Tour Package with Comfortable Stay & Transfers

NEW DELHI, 2025-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A well-planned holiday is not just about visiting famous attractions, but also about enjoying enough leisure time to relax and truly experience each destination. The Mysore Ooty Coorg Tour Package with Sightseeing & Leisure Time is designed exactly for this purpose. It offers a perfect balance of… Read the full news article

MSC Lirica and MSC Divina Outline New Seven-Night Eastern Mediterranean Routes for 2026

(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2025-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises is expanding its Eastern Mediterranean presence for summer 2026, unveiling new seven-night itineraries aboard MSC Lirica and MSC Divina that will connect some of the region’s most established ports with a handful of lesser-known destinations. Sailing from Italy, the two ships will offer routes linking… Read the full news article

City Express by Marriott’s North American Expansion Signals Strong Appetite for Midscale Hotels

(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, 2025-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s midscale ambitions are gaining visible momentum, with the company announcing it has reached 100 signed agreements for City Express by Marriott properties across the United States and Canada. The milestone comes just over a year after the brand was introduced to North America and reflects… Read the full news article

A Changing Travel Landscape IHG Greater China Reflects on 2025 With a Multi-City Gala

(NEWS) SHANGHAI, China, 2025-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts Greater China has wrapped up 2025 with its annual IHG Gala, a multi-city year-end gathering that brought together corporate clients and long-term partners across the region. Rather than a single showcase, the event unfolded simultaneously in several locations, reflecting both the scale of… Read the full news article

Design-Led Stays Take Center Stage as Canopy by Hilton Enters the Turkish Market

(NEWS) ISTANBUL, Türkiye, 2025-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton is expanding its lifestyle footprint in Türkiye with the debut of its Canopy by Hilton brand, set to open two new properties this month in Istanbul and Izmir. The move reflects both the group’s broader global growth in lifestyle hospitality and Türkiye’s rising appeal among travellers… Read the full news article

flydubai and AWS collaboration signals growing role of cloud and AI in modern aviation

(NEWS) DUBAI, 2025-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai has entered a new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at strengthening the airline’s digital capabilities and accelerating innovation across its operations and customer experience. Announced in Dubai, the partnership will see AWS support flydubai through structured innovation engagements focused on cloud computing, data analytics, machine… Read the full news article

Meet Mahjong The Therapy Dog Bringing Calm and Compassion to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

(NEWS) CHARLOTTE, NC, 2025-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is welcoming a very special new member to its award-winning CLT Canine Crew — a therapy dog whose journey to the terminal was shaped by compassion, coincidence and a belief in second chances, according to their press release. Mahjong, a two-and-a-half-year-old Australian… Read the full news article

A New Era for Italian Logistics as dnata Expands with a High-Tech Cargo Hub in Malpensa

(NEWS) MILAN, 2025-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Milan’s cargo landscape is gearing up for a major evolution as dnata confirms a €25 million investment to build a next-generation cargo facility at Milano Malpensa—an announcement that places Italy’s busiest airfreight gateway firmly on the map of future-ready logistics hubs. According to the company’s announcement, the development… Read the full news article

Travel Advisors and Industry Leaders Converge in Riviera Maya as Lomas Hospitality Showcases Destination Excellence

(NEWS) NEW YORK, 2025-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Lomas Hospitality, the family-owned hotel group celebrated for its acclaimed resorts throughout Mexico’s Riviera Maya, hosted its annual industry gathering from December 4–8, bringing together leading travel advisors, tour operators, wholesalers, consortia partners, and media across North America. The week-long event, according to a press announcement published… Read the full news article