MGallery Collection Introduces All-Villa Island Retreat in the Maldives with V Villas at Mirihi

(IN SHORT) MGallery Collection has opened V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection, marking the brand’s debut in the Maldives with a luxury all-villa retreat on the private island of Mirihi in the South Ari Atoll. Accessible by a 30-minute seaplane journey from Malé, the resort features 42 spacious beach and overwater villas, including… Read the full news article

Viking Expands European River Voyage Experiences with New Zeppelin Flights, Shore Excursions and Land Extensions

(IN SHORT) Viking has introduced a wide range of new European river voyage experiences for 2026 and beyond, including Zeppelin airship excursions over Germany, new culinary and cultural shore excursions, small group experiences and expanded land extensions. The new Zeppelin flights will be available on select Rhine River itineraries, giving guests aerial views of Cologne,… Read the full news article

Certified Hotels Gain Momentum as TUI Maintains Position on CDP Climate Change A List

(NEWS) HANNOVER, Germany, 2026-Jun-5 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group is highlighting new sustainability milestones as demand rises for hotels with independent environmental certification and the company receives renewed recognition for climate reporting. The tourism group has been included in the CDP Climate Change A List for the fourth time, a recognition given to… Read the full news article

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

Japan Airlines Meets Environmental Targets Through Company-Wide Plastic Reduction Efforts

(NEWS) TOKYO, Japan, 2026-Jun-5 — /Travel PR News/ — As airlines face increasing pressure to reduce their environmental footprint, attention is turning not only to aircraft emissions but also to the everyday materials used throughout airline operations. Single-use plastics, in particular, have become a growing focus across the aviation industry as carriers seek to reduce… Read the full news article

Hong Kong International Airport Advances Belt and Road Connectivity with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Aviation Agreements

(IN SHORT) Airport Authority Hong Kong has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with aviation partners in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to strengthen air connectivity between Hong Kong and Central Asia. The agreements were signed during a Central Asia visit by a Hong Kong delegation led by HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee. In Kazakhstan, AAHK signed an… Read the full news article

Amadeus Data Reveals Strong Surge in Travel Demand Ahead of 2026 Solar Eclipse

(NEWS) MADRID, Spain, 2026-Jun-5 — /Travel PR News/ — A rare astronomical event is already reshaping travel demand across parts of Europe, with new data showing a sharp increase in bookings to destinations expected to offer prime viewing opportunities during the total solar eclipse of August 2026. According to data from Amadeus Travel Intelligence, flight… Read the full news article

AEGEAN Opens Applications for Aircraft Engineer Training Programme with Scholarship and Employment Opportunities

(IN SHORT) AEGEAN has launched a new cycle of its Aircraft Engineer Training Scholarship Programme, offering 20 young candidates the opportunity to receive specialised training and practical experience in aircraft maintenance engineering. The 24-month programme, which has been running since 2022, combines classroom modules with on-the-job training at AEGEAN’s new Technical Base and is delivered… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Fullon Hotels & Resorts Sign HUALUXE Taipei to Introduce Premium Brand to Taiwan

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed HUALUXE Taipei in partnership with Fullon Hotels & Resorts, marking the debut of the HUALUXE brand in Taiwan. Expected to open in 2026, the 199-room hotel will be located in Taipei’s historic Dalongdong area next to Yuanshan MRT Station, close to landmarks such as Taipei Confucius Temple,… Read the full news article

Bombardier’s Global 8000 Demonstrates Ultra-Long-Range Performance With Transatlantic Speed Record

(NEWS) MONTREAL, Canada, 2026-Jun-5 — /Travel PR News/ — In the ultra-long-range business jet market, speed remains a key measure of aircraft performance, particularly for operators and passengers seeking faster point-to-point connections across continents. Bombardier’s Global 8000 has now marked an early performance milestone, completing its first speed record flight between Montreal, Canada and Nice,… Read the full news article

British Airways and British Airways Holidays Highlight Flight and Package Savings Ahead of Peak Travel Planning Season

(IN SHORT) British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their annual June Original Sale, running from 4 June to 25 June 2026, with discounts on flights and holiday packages across short-haul and long-haul destinations. Flight offers include return fares to Boston from £459, Washington from £469, Miami from £489, New York from £529 and… Read the full news article

Hamburg Airport Highlights Efficiency, Digitalisation and Partner Cooperation as Cargo Center Turns 10

(IN SHORT) Hamburg Airport is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Hamburg Airport Cargo Center, which opened on 30 May 2016 and has since become an important centre for air freight handling in the region. Built for more than €50 million to replace the airport’s old cargo terminal from the 1960s, the HACC covers around… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport Modernises Cargo Zone With Sustainable Warehouse and Office Development

(NEWS) BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2026-Jun-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has started construction on a new logistics facility in its cargo zone, marking another step in the airport’s long-term effort to modernise freight infrastructure and support companies operating on-site. According to a press announcement published by Brussels Airport, the project, scheduled for completion in… Read the full news article

Norwegian Leads European Airlines for May 2026 On-Time Performance with 88.58% Punctuality Score

(IN SHORT) Norwegian has been named Europe’s most punctual airline for May 2026 in the latest On-Time Performance rankings from Cirium, recording an on-time performance score of 88.58%. The result places Norwegian first among European airlines and underlines the company’s operational reliability ahead of the peak summer travel season. Over the past three months, Norwegian… Read the full news article

JD Wetherspoon to Open First Manchester Airport Pub as Final Major Food and Drink Venue in Terminal 2 Transformation

(IN SHORT) Manchester Airport has revealed that its first JD Wetherspoon pub will open in September in the Terminal 2 Departures lounge and will be named The Belle Vue, in honour of Manchester’s historic Belle Vue entertainment site. The former Belle Vue location was once home to a pub, zoological gardens, greyhound racing and a… Read the full news article

Baltic Ground Services Supports Freebird Airlines Seasonal Charter Operations Across Four European Airports

(IN SHORT) Baltic Ground Services has expanded its cooperation with Turkish leisure carrier Freebird Airlines ahead of the Summer 2026 season. Under renewed agreements, BGS will continue providing into-plane fueling services for Freebird Airlines at Tallinn Airport, Kaunas Airport and Palanga Airport, while also adding Ostrava Airport in the Czech Republic under a newly signed… Read the full news article

Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown Adds to Four Seasons Hualalai’s Luxury Hospitality Accolades

(NEWS) HUALALAI, Hawaii, United States, 2026-Jun-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai has earned a place in Condé Nast Traveler’s inaugural Triple Crown, a new distinction recognising hotels and resorts that have appeared across all three of the publication’s major awards programmes: The Hot List, The Gold List and The Readers’ Choice… Read the full news article

Travel tips for booking safari and Kilimanjaro climbs with responsible travel company

Tanzania Travel advisory about safari booking seasons

Arusha, Tanzania, 2026-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Responsible travel is meaningful to all of you that seek to support protection of natural tourist attractions. Tanzania has an award winning national parks such as Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti, the world travel award winners. Welcome to the reputable Tour Operator that has many recommendations from USA,… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Megève Joins France’s Elite Circle of Palace Hotels

(NEWS) MEGÈVE, France, 2026-Jun-2 — /Travel PR News/ — For more than a century, Megève has occupied a special place in the story of Alpine tourism. Originally developed in the 1920s as an alternative to the grand winter resorts of Switzerland, the destination has evolved into one of France’s most prestigious mountain retreats, attracting travelers drawn… Read the full news article

Anantara Earns Rare Triple Crown Recognition Across Three Global Destinations

(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-Jun-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hotel awards have become increasingly crowded in recent years, but few distinctions require recognition from industry experts, travel editors, and guests at the same time. That is the premise behind the newly launched Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown Collection, a new accolade reserved for hotels that… Read the full news article

IHG Gains Access to Flexible Institutional Capital Through Arini Collaboration to Support European Hotel Expansion

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a strategic collaboration with Arini Capital Management to support selected hotel growth opportunities across EMEA, beginning with major urban and resort locations in Europe. The collaboration gives IHG access to flexible institutional capital that can help third-party owners execute high-quality hotel projects while preserving IHG’s asset-light… Read the full news article

Hilton Doubles Down on Lifestyle Hospitality as Its Collection Brands Expand Worldwide

(NEWS) MCLEAN, VA, United States, 2026-Jun-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton is seeing strong momentum behind hotels that feel less uniform and more closely tied to their surroundings, as Curio Collection by Hilton and Tapestry Collection by Hilton have each grown past 200 properties worldwide — a sign of rising traveler interest in stays… Read the full news article

Hilton Expands College-Town Hospitality Strategy Beyond Graduate Brand

(NEWS) MCLEAN, VA, United States, 2026-Jun-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has launched Undergraduate by Hilton, a new upper-midscale hotel brand designed for college and university markets. The brand will complement Graduate by Hilton, expanding Hilton’s campus-focused hospitality strategy into a broader range of destinations with a more scalable and flexible development model. The… Read the full news article

IATA Announces Madrid Debut for WMES 2026 as Aviation Industry Tackles Maintenance Bottlenecks and Delivery Delays

(IN SHORT) The International Air Transport Association has launched the World Maintenance & Engineering Symposium, a new industry event focused on aircraft maintenance, engineering and supply chain resilience. The first WMES will take place in Madrid on June 24–25, 2026, under the theme “Reviving the Supply Chain.” The event will address supply chain instability, engine… Read the full news article

Tianjin’s Urban Transformation Gains New Hospitality Landmark With First Hyatt Place Opening

(NEWS) CHICAGO, 2026-Jun-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Tianjin has long been more than Beijing’s neighbour. Set between river, canal and sea, the northern Chinese port city has spent recent years reshaping itself from an old industrial centre into a more polished urban destination, where restored European-style streets, riverside promenades, historic temples and high-speed rail links… Read the full news article

How Tourism Is Helping Protect Endangered Sea Turtles Across Some of the World’s Most Popular Beaches

(NEWS) BERLIN, Germany, 2026-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — As sea turtle nesting season begins across many of the world’s coastal destinations, conservationists are facing a growing challenge. Expanding tourism infrastructure, coastal lighting, plastic pollution, climate change, and habitat disruption continue to place pressure on some of the planet’s most vulnerable marine species. Yet tourism itself… Read the full news article

KLM Relocation at Schiphol to Support Modern Work Environments and Future Airport Development

(IN SHORT) KLM and Royal Schiphol Group have signed the final agreement for the relocation of several KLM facilities at Schiphol, including KLM Catering Services, Topside and the airline’s cargo buildings. The agreement was signed on May 29 by KLM CFO Bas Brouns and Royal Schiphol Group CFO Robert Carsouw. The relocation will allow Schiphol… Read the full news article

Amadeus Launches AI-Powered Platform to Help Travel Brands Predict Demand Before Travelers Book

(NEWS) MADRID, Spain, 2026-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel companies are spending billions each year trying to understand one increasingly difficult question: when exactly does a traveler decide where they want to go? The answer is no longer as straightforward as a flight search or hotel booking. Today’s travelers move between social media, AI assistants,… Read the full news article

KakaoBank Users Gain Seamless Access to Agoda’s Global Accommodation Inventory Through New In-App Travel Feature

(IN SHORT) Agoda has partnered with KakaoBank to integrate its hotel booking experience into the KakaoBank app, giving users of one of South Korea’s leading digital banks direct access to Agoda’s global accommodation inventory. The collaboration reflects the increasing overlap between travel services, financial technology and everyday digital platforms, allowing customers to browse and book… Read the full news article

MSC Cruises Promotes Fly and Cruise Packages as Demand for Hassle-Free Holidays Grows

(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise companies are entering the 2026 summer season facing a more cautious and cost-conscious traveller. After several years marked by disrupted travel plans, rising airfares, inflation, and uncertainty around added holiday costs, many travellers are placing greater emphasis on flexibility, transparent pricing, and convenience when booking vacations…. Read the full news article