(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG, marking the luxury conversion brand’s first property in London and IHG’s debut in Canary Wharf. Developed with Yianis Group, the 142-room hotel is scheduled to open in summer 2026 and will offer guestrooms and suites with views over the River… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Berkeley Richmond, a 55-room boutique hotel in Richmond’s historic Shockoe Slip neighborhood, has joined Outset Collection by Hilton following an extensive renovation of its guest rooms, public spaces and hospitality offering. As one of the first properties in Hilton’s new lifestyle brand, the hotel combines its long-standing local heritage with Hilton’s global… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have released the second edition of their joint report, Toward Net Zero CO2 Emissions from Air Transport in 2050, outlining the current state of sustainable aviation fuel in Japan and the actions needed to support aviation decarbonisation. The report warns that SAF remains far below the level… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports are often associated with terminals, runways, and international travel routes, but increasingly they are also becoming active players in the communities that surround them. Across Europe, major airports are facing growing expectations to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility and local community engagement. From noise… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Vodafone Albania and Tirana International Airport have launched “Security That Travels With You”, a strategic technology initiative that brings Airbus’ airport security and mission-critical communications solution to Tirana International Airport. The implementation makes TIA the first airport in the Western Balkans to deploy Airbus’ airport security solution as part of Vodafone Group’s global… Read the full news article
(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
(NEWS) OYSTER POND, Saint Martin, 2026-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Power outages are an occasional reality across many Caribbean islands, particularly during periods of extreme weather, infrastructure strain, or seasonal storms. For travelers, those interruptions can quickly shift a tropical getaway from relaxing to frustrating — especially in destinations where air conditioning, internet access,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Raffles Hotels & Resorts has opened Raffles Jeddah, a new luxury hotel on the Red Sea Corniche that brings the brand’s signature butler service, refined design and curated guest experiences to one of Saudi Arabia’s most important coastal destinations. The property strengthens Raffles’ presence in the Kingdom and supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, France, 2026-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Long before the main draws begin at Roland-Garros, the grounds of the famous Paris tennis complex already carry a different kind of energy. Practice courts fill with rising players, stadium crews prepare for two intense weeks of competition, and young tennis fans crowd the fences hoping for… Read the full news article
(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
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Twenty-five years ago, Anantara Hotels & Resorts opened its first property in the Thai seaside town of Hua Hin with a relatively simple idea: luxury travel should feel connected to local culture rather than separated from it. At the time, many high-end hotel brands still focused heavily… Read the full news article
(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
(IN SHORT) Swissport International has signed a binding agreement to acquire Swiftair Maroc, a Casablanca-based cargo handling company operating at Mohammed V Airport, Morocco’s main air freight hub. The deal marks Swissport’s entry into Morocco’s cargo market and gives the company access to a 3,700 sqm airside warehouse with temperature-controlled facilities for pharmaceuticals and perishable… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Booking Holdings has launched BKNG Ads, a new unified advertising identity that gives partners a more consistent way to access advertising solutions across Booking.com, Priceline and Agoda. The initiative is designed to simplify engagement with the company’s advertising platforms and help partners plan, activate and scale campaigns more efficiently. BKNG Ads brings together… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Finnair has appointed Sini Kivekäs as Chief People Officer and a member of its Executive Board, effective 1 June 2026. Kivekäs brings nearly 30 years of experience from the financial services sector, with senior leadership roles at Nordea and Aktia. In her most recent position, she served on Aktia’s Group Executive Committee with… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Water is becoming one of the hospitality industry’s most pressing operational challenges. From luxury resorts in drought-prone destinations to city hotels facing rising utility costs and stricter environmental regulations, global hotel groups are increasingly being forced to rethink how water is sourced, consumed, reused, and managed across daily… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MANILA, Philippines, 2026-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In a hospitality market as competitive and fast-evolving as Metro Manila, maintaining a luxury hotel’s five-star status is less about prestige alone and more about consistency. As international travel continues to recover across Southeast Asia, hotels in the Philippine capital are facing growing expectations from both… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Accor is launching the second edition of the HERA Challenge, inviting members of its HERA loyalty and rewards programme for travel advisors to compete for a place on the next HERA Voyage in early 2027. The initiative will recognise 33 top-performing luxury travel advisors across categories including overall revenue, single-booking revenue, regional performance,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) World Travel Awards has selected Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort in Montenegro as the host venue for its Europe Gala Ceremony 2026, marking the organisation’s first event in the country in its 33-year history. Scheduled for 17 October 2026, the ceremony will gather leading figures from across Europe’s travel and tourism sector to… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — In an industry built on movement, adaptation has become one of tourism’s most valuable currencies. Across Asia and the Pacific, tourism professionals are navigating a rapidly shifting landscape shaped by artificial intelligence, sustainability targets, changing traveler expectations, digital marketing demands, and mounting pressure to balance growth with… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) American Airlines and the Miami HEAT have signed a new multiyear sponsorship extension that will continue American’s role as the team’s Official Airline. The agreement includes expanded fan experiences, AAdvantage loyalty programme benefits and in-arena promotions at Kaseya Center while building on a partnership that has lasted more than 25 years. The collaboration… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Makson India Hospitality Pvt Ltd to develop InterContinental Jaipur Achrol Resort, a new 225-key luxury resort scheduled to open in 2030 near Jaipur, India. The project forms part of IHG’s broader strategy to expand its luxury hospitality footprint across high-growth leisure destinations in… Read the full news article
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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