(IN SHORT) Swissport has pledged more than €1.5 billion over five years to accelerate its transition to a fully electric ground-support fleet and expand renewable energy across its global operations. Already, 25% of its 14,500 GSE units are electric after recent purchases of over 1,000 hybrid and electric vehicles deployed in 28 countries. Major European… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corp. has agreed to sell the $2 billion real estate portfolio it acquired from Playa Hotels & Resorts to Tortuga Resorts, retaining up to $143 million in earnouts and $200 million in preferred equity. The deal covers 15 all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Hyatt will then enter… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection—overlooking the Bow Valley near downtown Banff—will close in October 2025 for a full-scale renovation and relaunch as Accor’s first North American Emblems property in summer 2026. Owned by Oxford Properties Group and a capital partner, the resort has welcomed guests since the 1880s and currently blends historic allure with… Read the full news article
LOS ANGELES,CA, 2025-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As international education continues to evolve in a post-pandemic world, study abroad professionals are being called to rethink the purpose and power of global mobility. It’s no longer just about sending students abroad—it’s about cultivating deeper, more intentional learning experiences that shape ethical, culturally intelligent global citizens. At… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) PATA’s Mid-Year Update to its Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2025–2027 refines its March outlook, modelling three recovery scenarios for 39 destinations amid geopolitical tensions, economic volatility and community pushback against mass tourism. Key takeaways include a projected rise from 692 million to 801 million international arrivals by 2027 under the “medium” scenario; China,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) PATA has welcomed the Aseer Region Development Authority as its latest member, strengthening ties in Saudi Arabia’s southwest. PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid and ASDA CEO Eng. Hashem Al Dabbagh emphasized Aseer’s potential as a model for sustainable, community-focused tourism. The region—known for its cool mountains, rich heritage and varied landscapes—will benefit from… 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) Kempinski Hotels swept three major prizes at the 2025 Global Hotel Alliance Awards in Brussels. Recognized for outstanding loyalty-programme engagement, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok claimed Top Property of the Year by achieving the most DISCOVERY room-night bookings, while The Apurva Kempinski Bali received the Green Collection Spotlight for its sustainability leadership. These awards… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Travelport has added EVA Air’s NDC content to its Travelport+ platform, allowing travel agencies in select markets to shop and service personalized fares and ancillaries within the GDS. The integration supports end-to-end NDC workflows—booking, modifications, and cancellations—enhancing efficiency and traveler experience. EVA Air’s digital planning lead, Eric Chiu, highlighted the partnership’s role in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Marriott International has partnered with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to open four City Express by Marriott hotels in El Salvador, delivering 440 new rooms to the country’s midscale market. The properties—City Centro in downtown San Salvador, an airport-adjacent hotel, a highway-front location in Santa Elena, and a City Express Plus in San Benito—will… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has adopted a classroom at Dubai’s Al Noor Training Centre for People of Determination, sponsoring the SAIE Emerald Class of ten students for one year. Beginning June 24, 2025, the partnership funds transportation, specialist staff and therapies—including physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy, vocational training and vision rehabilitation—to prepare students… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has opened in a meticulously restored Victorian building on Northern Ireland’s Portrush coast, marking the brand’s regional debut. The 80-room hotel brings to life the adventures of “Marcus,” a fictional explorer whose narrative and artwork infuse public areas and guest rooms. An £11 million renovation preserves… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Halifax Stanfield International Airport has opened a new fifth security lane featuring CATSA’s CT X-ray technology, allowing passengers to keep liquids, gels, and electronics in their bags while passing through screening. This upgrade—part of a phased plan—boosts efficiency and will lead to the discontinuation of the YHZ Express reservation-only service after June 30,… 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) On June 23, 2025, Travel Oregon announced $6.2 million in grants for 65 projects aimed at enhancing accessibility and inclusivity across Oregon’s tourism offerings. The funding—distributed through the 2024–25 Competitive Grants Program—supports eligible applicants such as local governments, Tribes, and nonprofits. Projects will add adaptive trails, inclusive outdoor activities, and cultural heritage experiences,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) UN Tourism has introduced the Safe Destinations Challenge to source innovative solutions that reinforce tourism resilience, safety, and sustainability, beginning in Europe, which drew 747 million international visitors in 2024 (58 percent of the global total). The initiative underscores Europe’s exposure to over 1,700 disasters in the past 50 years—ranging from climate events… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) SkyTeam marked its 25th anniversary on 22 June 2025, celebrating the evolution from four founding airlines to a global network of 18 members serving 945 destinations in 145 countries. The alliance’s 235 million loyalty members benefit from unified perks—co-located lounges, SkyPriority, interline transfers, and mileage redemptions. Over the past quarter-century, SkyTeam has introduced… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Arriva is deploying 30 new low-emission, Euro VI buses on its £9.7 million Busway network upgrade to enhance connections to London Luton Airport. The update delivers services every 7–8 minutes on key corridors and introduces 24/7 operations on routes A and Z, with additional lines (H, L, X2/X3) running early morning to past… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Korean Air’s second Green SKYPASS initiative will convert Mullae Park in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, into a landscaped public space by October 2025. SKYPASS members can support the project by redeeming miles for award flights or buying Korean Air merchandise through Mileage Mall’s KE Design Store. The program builds on the 2022 Omok Park transformation,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group and PPHE Hotel Group have signed an agreement for the first Radisson RED hotel in central London, located on Leman Street near Liverpool Street Station. The mixed-use development will replace two outdated office buildings with a 182-room lifestyle hotel featuring a restaurant, bar, gym, and office space. Scheduled to open… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Choice Hotels International announced that close to 300 of its properties have been honored with Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025, placing them among the top 10% of hotels worldwide. The Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area achieved an elite Best of the Best award for Family-Friendly hotels, distinguishing itself with resort… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) At the 2025 Future Hospitality Summit Africa, Hilton announced plans to grow from 63 to over 160 hotels across Africa, including more than 100 in development. Key debuts span Angola (three properties), Benin (Hilton Cotonou), Madagascar (two Antananarivo hotels), Ghana (Hampton Accra Airport; Hilton Accra Cantonments later this year), Nigeria (Curio Abuja, Lagos… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The TUI Care Foundation and IUCN have launched two community-based tourism projects under the TUI Wildlife programme to protect endangered species and uplift local populations in Namibia and Cambodia. In Namibia, the San-managed Nyae Nyae and N≠a Jaqna conservancies will receive three years of support to build biodiversity-monitoring capacity, diversify incomes, and develop… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Amadeus, in partnership with Microsoft and leveraging OpenAI’s Azure platform, is rolling out two AI-driven enhancements to its Hospitality products. The first embeds Amadeus Advisor Chat into Demand360, granting hotel teams instant, tailored insights based on data from 44,000 hotels and 35 million short-term rentals. Advisor Chat users have already reclaimed significant analyst… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Amadeus and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance are expanding their alliance to scale the Employability Program, which delivers digital and hospitality training to underprivileged youth. Launched in April with a 200-person pilot in four Indian cities in partnership with Kherwadi, the program pairs theoretical instruction with placements at local and global hotel brands…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental and the Pantone Color Institute have created Mandarin Oriental Celadon Green, a bespoke hue inspired by ancient celadon ceramics. This new signature colour forms the cornerstone of Mandarin Oriental’s refreshed brand identity, marrying the group’s Asian craftsmanship heritage with a modern, calming aesthetic. Announced on 18 June 2025, the launch features… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Starting 1 June, Airbus has adopted Lufthansa Group’s “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare” for all domestic German flights taken by its employees, enabling partial CO₂ offsetting via Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The fare, which can cover up to 30 percent of calculated emissions, complements Lufthansa’s broader suite of tailored corporate green travel solutions, including… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) At the New York Tourism forum on 16 June 2025, MMPRC and the Maldives’ UN Mission presented the archipelago as a prime destination for strategic industry partnerships. The delegation—led by Abdulla Ghiyas Riyaz and Ibrahim Shiuree and attended by Special Envoy Dr Mohammed Waheed Hassan—used the platform to highlight the Maldives’ economic progress… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) To coincide with World Expo Osaka Kansai, IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Osaka portfolio to ten hotels and 3,249 rooms—surpassing its Tokyo presence—and now spans seven brands from luxury (Vignette Collection at the former RIHGA Royal Hotel) to midscale (three Garner Hotels). This growth builds on a presence dating back to… Read the full news article