(NEWS) BENGALURU, India, 2025-Sep-3 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a dual signing in Bengaluru, India, adding more than 420 rooms to its portfolio with the planned launch of Crowne Plaza Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park and Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park. The two properties, set to open in early… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PATTAYA, Thailand, 2025-Sep-3 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to expand its midscale brand Garner into Southeast Asia with the opening of Garner Hotel Pattaya Central later this year. Located in the heart of Pattaya, the 153-room property will be developed in partnership with Nova Park Company Limited, a long-standing… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ZURICH, Switzerland, 2025-Sep-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air Cargo has signed a five-year partnership with Swissport to manage and modernize its long-standing freight terminal, Cargo Building 9, at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Effective September 1, 2025, the deal gives Swissport full responsibility for operating, subleasing, and upgrading the 232,500-square-foot facility, with… Read the full news article
(NEWS) TOKYO, 2025-Sep-2 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first airline in Asia to adopt the services of EcoVadis, the global leader in sustainability ratings, in a move to enhance its environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework. The Tokyo-based airline will use EcoVadis’ Sustainability Intelligence Suite to evaluate suppliers, address… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2025-Sep-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has been ranked the number one Best Workplace in Asia by Great Place to Work®, reinforcing its standing as the region’s top hospitality employer for eight consecutive years. The recognition reflects Hilton’s dedication to creating a workplace culture centered on wellness, inclusion, purpose, and growth opportunities… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SWORDS, Ireland, 2025-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair has announced a landmark partnership with Booking Holdings, the global travel leader whose portfolio includes Booking.com, KAYAK, Priceline, and Agoda. The agreement, unveiled on August 26, will allow travelers booking through these platforms to access Ryanair’s extensive network of more than 235 destinations with full price… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, 2025-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor has strengthened its leadership team in South Asia with the appointment of Ranju Alex as Chief Executive Officer for the region, covering India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The Paris-based hospitality group, which currently operates over 70 hotels in South Asia with more than 30 in… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, BRAZIL, 2025-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer, in collaboration with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), has announced the final weeks of applications for its Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program, which offers 45 places for engineers in Brazil. Applications close on September 7, with candidates from nearly 30… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SHANNON, Ireland, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Shannon Airport Group has been recognised nationally for its environmental leadership, earning a place on the shortlist for the Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards in the ‘Environment & Biodiversity’ category. The nomination highlights the Group’s innovative Biodiversity Enhancement and Conservation Grazing Project at Thady’s Hill,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group is strengthening its presence in Asia with the opening of TUI Blue Angkor Grace, its second hotel in Cambodia and part of a wider expansion strategy that has seen seven new hotels launched across China, Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia in the current financial year. Located… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI UK&I has pledged £1 million of its unused Apprenticeship Levy to address skills shortages across the UK by funding apprenticeships in critical sectors. The initiative has already supported NHS England, charities, and businesses, creating new training opportunities in healthcare, childcare, engineering, wildlife management, and dentistry. Since… Read the full news article
DELHI, 2025-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Manali, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, is one of the most popular hill stations in India. Known for its snow-capped mountains, lush valleys, and adventure activities, it attracts tourists from all over the country. For first-time travelers, the most common question is how to reach Manali… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with SCX Corporation Company Limited, a subsidiary of SC Asset Public Company Limited, to bring a new voco property to Bangkok. The 350-key voco Bangkok Siam is set to open in 2029, marking a major step in the brand’s… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BRUSSELS/ OSLO, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group has officially opened Radisson RED Oslo City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel, marking a major step forward in sustainable hospitality and placing Oslo at the forefront of climate-conscious travel. The new property is one of the first two hotels worldwide to achieve Verified… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Dolphin Dynamics has welcomed Border Travel, a member of the Advantage Travel Partnership, as the Scottish independent travel agency embraces digital automation for the first time in its 60-year history. Established in 1964 and proudly independent since its founding, Border Travel had operated entirely through manual processes until… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Silversea Cruises has named Gianluca Sparacino as its new Global Head of Food and Beverage, starting 18 August 2025, to lead the brand’s culinary innovation and service excellence. Bringing more than three decades of global hospitality experience, including senior roles at Four Seasons Resorts across the Americas and EMEA, Sparacino will guide the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Embraer hosted its Asia Pacific Airline Business Seminar in Singapore from August 6 to 7, 2025, bringing together regional airlines, financiers, and aviation stakeholders to discuss evolving market trends and opportunities for growth. The event highlighted how Embraer’s E-Jets and E-Jets E2 aircraft can enhance regional connectivity, particularly to underserved destinations. According to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) CWT has been appointed as the sole business travel partner for dormakaba, replacing a fragmented network of travel providers across over 50 countries. The partnership will harmonize travel processes, consolidate data for cost savings and enhanced duty of care, and bolster dormakaba’s digital platform with features such as AI-driven analytics, hotel content integration,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Marriott International and La Tablée des Chefs will distribute 500,000 ready-to-cook soup portions across Canada by the end of 2025, expanding a partnership that began in 2023. Over 75 Marriott properties in nine provinces have already delivered 45,000 dry soup packets and donated 127,000 meals to date. The initiative is part of Marriott’s… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IATA’s 2024 WATS report, drawing on data from over 240 airlines, delivers an in-depth view of global air transport metrics for the previous year. Key highlights include an 11.8% rise in premium-class traffic—totaling nearly 117 million passengers—and Asia-Pacific’s leadership with 22.8% premium growth. Jeju–Seoul topped the busiest airport-pair rankings at 13.2 million flyers,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Kōwhai Park solar farm at Christchurch Airport has marked the installation and sign-off of its first row of solar panels—the ‘Golden Row.’ Delivered by a partnership between Lightsource bp, Contact Energy, and the airport authority, the 168 MW DC project spans 230 hectares and will generate enough clean electricity to power more… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has begun building its first Avani property in Singapore’s historic Tanjong Pagar district, partnering with Kajima Development and Al Wathba Investment. The 14-storey, 200-key lifestyle hotel at 24 Peck Seah Street is expected to open in Q2 2027. Over 50 dignitaries, including senior executives from Minor International, Kajima Development, Al Wathba… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Francesco Sciortino, currently Chief Operating Officer of Austrian Airlines, will transition to Hub Manager Frankfurt and Accountable Manager on the Lufthansa Airlines Executive Board starting 1 September 2025. During his 4½-year tenure at Austrian, he championed the introduction of the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 787-9, led the decision to phase out the Embraer… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) ARDA-Hawaii has donated $4,000 to The Lawrence & Hokulani DeRego Foundation to support instruction in hula, the Hawaiian language, crafts, and other cultural traditions. This contribution backs the foundation’s long-running Hula ʻOni E festival—now in its 31st year—taking place August 29–31, 2025, with performances by hālau from Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Michael Robinson as General Manager of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, effective 30 June 2025. A hospitality veteran with over 15 years of global experience, Michael brings a strong track record of leadership across the Middle East, Asia, and the United States. He most recently led Anantara Riverside Bangkok… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with KGA International Trades Private Limited to open Holiday Inn Express Kottayam Changanassery in Kerala by early 2027. It will be the city’s first internationally branded hotel and part of the under-construction KGA Mall. The hotel will offer 90 rooms and an array of facilities… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Changi Airport has kicked off its SG60 celebrations with a Charity Walk and the ‘60 Years of Homecoming’ Airport Boulevard light-up, raising over $220,000 for Community Chest initiatives supporting youth-at-risk and children with special needs. The launch event featured over 1,200 participants and was attended by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow. Highlights… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Swissport has launched its new air cargo operations at Auckland Airport, unveiling a cutting-edge facility that expands the company’s logistics network in New Zealand and throughout Asia-Pacific. With direct airside access, advanced cargo screening systems, cold storage for perishables, and digital infrastructure for real-time monitoring, the 8,500-square-metre terminal aims to set a new… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport has retained its status as Ireland’s number one airport brand for the third consecutive year in the 2025 RED C Brand Reaction Index, which assesses emotional brand connection among Irish consumers. The airport rose three places from last year, ranking 48th out of 176 brands and remaining the top-performing airport brand… Read the full news article
(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