Pernod Ricard Joins World Travel & Tourism Council as Industry Partner to Support Experiential Tourism Growth

(IN SHORT) The World Travel & Tourism Council has welcomed Pernod Ricard as its newest Industry Partner, expanding the organisation’s global network of companies shaping the future of travel and tourism. The Paris-based spirits and champagne producer operates in more than 60 countries and manages a portfolio of globally recognised brands including Absolut, Jameson, Chivas… Read the full news article

Cathay and West Kowloon Cultural District Authority unveil Spirit of Hong Kong aircraft livery celebrating the city’s cultural creativity

(IN SHORT) Cathay and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority have unveiled the Spirit of Hong Kong – 80th Anniversary Edition aircraft livery, celebrating Hong Kong’s cultural creativity while marking Cathay’s 80th anniversary. The artwork, created by Hong Kong multimedia artist Victor Wong, is displayed on a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER and reflects the partnership’s… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Ortigas Manila invites families to celebrate the Class of 2026 with themed dining and celebration packages

(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Ortigas Manila is celebrating the Class of 2026 with a range of dining experiences available from March 9 to June 30, 2026. The hotel’s restaurants and venues will offer specially designed graduation promotions for families and groups, including buffet packages at Cucina, private dining options at Lung Hin, and celebratory desserts… Read the full news article

A Cultural Collaboration in Jaipur Connects Luxury Hospitality with the Stories of Women Artisans

(NEWS) JAIPUR, India, 2026-Mar-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur has launched a long-term cultural partnership with the Jaipur Rugs Foundation, a collaboration aimed at preserving Rajasthan’s weaving heritage while supporting women artisans across rural communities. The initiative reflects a growing movement within India’s luxury hospitality sector to combine high-end travel experiences with… Read the full news article

Sport Fishing Takes Center Stage in the Maldives as Burunu Boma Tournament Opens for Global Teams

(NEWS) MALE’, Maldives, 2026-Mar-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives Corporation has opened registrations for the Burunu Boma Global Sport Fishing Tournament, positioning the Maldives once again as a hub for international sport fishing and ocean-based adventure tourism. Scheduled to take place from June 13 to 15, 2026, the competition is expected to attract anglers… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Marks 100 Year Milestone with Special Livery Boeing 747-8 Returning to Frankfurt

(IN SHORT) Lufthansa has introduced a Boeing 747-8 featuring a special blue “100 Years” anniversary livery as part of celebrations marking the airline’s centennial. The aircraft, registered D-ABYN and named Niedersachsen, received its commemorative design in California and is scheduled to arrive at Frankfurt Airport on 5 March before entering commercial service the following day… Read the full news article

Villa Igiea Integrates Contemporary Art and Luxury Hospitality Through Claire Fontaine Exhibition and Sicilian Matriarchy Experience

(IN SHORT) From March 7 to May 10, Villa Igiea in Palermo presents We Are All Whatever Singularities by the feminist collective Claire Fontaine, an exhibition inspired by Giorgio Agamben’s philosophical concept of singularity. Through Warhol-referencing silkscreens, sculptural interventions, and luminous installations, the show explores identity, digital interconnectedness, memory, and resistance within contemporary culture. The… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines Launches New Global Brand Message to Strengthen Customer Connections and Future Growth

(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines has launched a new corporate brand slogan, Soaring Together, as part of its long-term JAL Group Management Vision 2035. The slogan reflects the airline’s commitment to connecting people and communities while supporting sustainable growth and customer wellbeing. The updated brand framework is built around three themes—Awaken the Senses, Inspire New Horizons,… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal Expands Cultural and Culinary Experiences with Jazz Evenings and Signature Brunch Events

(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Montreal has introduced a series of new cultural and culinary experiences for March 2026, including a weekly jazz evening at Marcus Restaurant + Lounge and several signature brunch events. The Marcus Social series will offer live jazz performances each Wednesday, while the Après Marcus event will launch a new seasonal… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Expands Holistic Wellness Offering Combining Traditional Healing and Modern Technology

(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has introduced a comprehensive wellness concept combining traditional healing practices with modern technology to support vitality and longevity. The program includes spa treatments, immersive wellness experiences, restorative sleep options and health-focused dining. Signature offerings include the Enhanced Vitality program, red light therapy treatments, floating sound bath sessions and… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Milano Introduces Unique Guest Experience with The Sartorialist Street Photography Sessions

(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Milano has launched a new guest experience in collaboration with renowned street photographer Scott Schuman, also known as The Sartorialist. The offering allows guests to participate in a three-hour photography session across Milan, capturing personal style against the city’s iconic streets and architecture. Introduced during Milan Fashion Week, the experience… Read the full news article

Preferred Travel Group Mobilizes Global Teams to Support Women Focused Charities During International Women’s Day Week

(IN SHORT) Preferred Travel Group has launched a global initiative in recognition of International Women’s Day 2026, encouraging employees to support women-focused charities and nonprofit organizations between March 2 and March 8. The program, organized through the company’s GIFTTS philanthropic initiative, includes donation drives, volunteer activities, and fundraising efforts across offices worldwide. Activities include supporting… Read the full news article

Agoda Reports Strong Growth in Domestic Valentine Travel with Surat Thani Leading Thai Couples’ Destination Choices

(IN SHORT) Agoda has identified Thailand’s most popular Valentine’s Day destinations based on accommodation search trends among couples. Domestic travel interest rose significantly this year, with searches increasing by nearly 130 percent, partly due to the holiday falling on a weekend. Surat Thani recorded the fastest growth in popularity, particularly for its island and coastal… Read the full news article

From Mountain Communities to Coastal Hamlets Rural Destinations Compete for Best Tourism Villages 2026

(NEWS) MADRID, Spain, 2026-Feb-27 — /Travel PR News/ — UN Tourism has launched the application process for the Best Tourism Villages 2026 initiative, inviting rural destinations around the world to compete for international recognition as part of a programme that highlights tourism’s role in supporting local communities. The scheme, which has grown steadily since its introduction… Read the full news article

OurAfrica.Travel announces new partnership with Africa’s Eden

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South Africa, 2026-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — OurAfrica.Travel is Africa’s only digital trade show, and has, since its inception during the 2020 lockdown, been all about collaborations and partnerships in the spirit of Ubuntu – driven by a desire to support the greater good of the whole African tourism community in an affordable, inclusive way…. Read the full news article

China Highlights Its Snowy Landscapes Winter Festivals and Spring Festival Traditions for American Travelers

(NEWS) NEWPORT BEACH, CA, 2026-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — China National Tourist Office in Los Angeles is spotlighting China’s winter travel appeal through a Chinese New Year showcase in Southern California, highlighting snow festivals, seasonal traditions and cold-weather destinations as part of a broader effort to position the country as a year-round tourism choice. The event… Read the full news article

China National Tourist Office in Los Angeles to Present Chinese New Year Celebrations & Winter Travel Showcase at Fashion Island

(IN SHORT) The China National Tourist Office (CNTO) in Los Angeles will host a Chinese New Year celebration and winter travel showcase on February 28, 2026, at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California. The public event will feature festive decorations, lantern displays, cultural installations, and photo opportunities to celebrate the Spring Festival and introduce visitors… Read the full news article

A Valentine’s Day with Purpose as AEGEAN Employees Give Back to Nature on Mount Hymettus

(NEWS) KIFISIA, Greece, 2026-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — AEGEAN Airlines marked Valentine’s weekend with an environmental initiative on Mount Hymettus, where employees and their families gathered to plant trees as part of the airline’s expanding volunteer programme. Organised through the airline’s employee volunteer group Team AEGEAN, the activity highlighted a growing focus on community engagement… Read the full news article

Maldives Returns to ITB Berlin with Cultural Events Industry Announcements and Plans for Visit Maldives Year 2027

(NEWS) MALE’, Maldives, 2026-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives Corporation is preparing a high-profile return to ITB Berlin in March 2026, using the world’s largest travel trade exhibition as a platform to strengthen partnerships and build momentum toward the planned Visit Maldives Year 2027 campaign. The destination’s presence at Messe Berlin will run from… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport Welcomes the Return of the Clare Garda Youth Awards Honouring Young Changemakers

(NEWS) SHANNON, Ireland, 2026-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport hosted the launch of the 2026 Clare Garda Youth Awards, marking the start of this year’s search for young people across County Clare whose actions are making a positive difference in their communities. Organised by An Garda Síochána in partnership with The Shannon Airport Group,… Read the full news article

Navitaire Helps Shape the Future of Travel Booking as Volotea Adopts a New Cloud-Based Retail Platform

(NEWS) MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 2026-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Navitaire, an Amadeus company, is expanding its partnership with Volotea as the European low-cost carrier adopts Navitaire Stratos, a next-generation retailing platform designed to modernize the airline’s booking and digital retail capabilities. The agreement marks another step in Volotea’s technology-driven strategy as airlines increasingly turn to artificial… Read the full news article

New Attractions Seasonal Festivals and Texas Traditions Make San Antonio an Appealing Spring Break Destination

(NEWS) SAN ANTONIO, 2026-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — San Antonio is positioning itself as a lively spring getaway with a mix of large-scale events, family attractions, and new developments across the city. As outlined in recent tourism updates from Visit San Antonio, the Texas destination expects another busy season as patio weather returns and spring… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Partners with Simone Biles to Shape the Future of Luxury Wellness Experiences

(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Olympic gymnast Simone Biles as its first Global Wellness Ambassador in a long-term partnership focused on advancing holistic wellbeing across the brand’s global portfolio. Biles will collaborate with the company’s wellness experts to help develop new programmes that integrate physical performance, mental health and recovery, while also… Read the full news article

Emirates Keeps the Music Playing with Continued Support for Sydney Symphony Orchestra

(NEWS) SYDNEY, Australia, 2026-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has extended its long-standing partnership with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra through 2028, continuing a collaboration that links international travel with cultural exchange. As shared in the airline’s latest announcement, the agreement marks 23 years of association, making it Emirates’ longest-running non-sports sponsorship worldwide. The renewed partnership… Read the full news article

Unfolding Legacies Marks a Century and a Half of Hospitality at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has commenced its 150th anniversary celebrations with Unfolding Legacies, a multi-year programme running through March 2027 that highlights the hotel’s cultural heritage, hospitality traditions and ongoing evolution. The initiative opened with a gala under royal patronage and includes an immersive historical exhibition, a new commemorative publication and a series of… Read the full news article

Bank Mandiri Partners with Marriott Bonvoy to Deliver Travel-Focused Rewards Card for Indonesian Customers

(IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy and Bank Mandiri have launched the Marriott Bonvoy® Mandiri Credit Card, the loyalty program’s first co-branded card in Southeast Asia and Mandiri’s first with an international hospitality group. The card allows Indonesian customers to convert everyday spending into global travel rewards, including bonus points, Free Night Awards and automatic Silver Elite… Read the full news article

Radisson Modernizes Global Booking Access Through AI-Enhanced API Connectivity with Amadeus Travel Platform

(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group and Amadeus have implemented a direct API connection between Radisson’s EMMA Central Reservation System and the Amadeus Travel Platform, replacing traditional GDS-based models with a real-time, AI-enhanced integration. The new connectivity ensures immediate synchronization of rates and availability, improves data accuracy and eliminates the need for multiple interfaces. Travel sellers… Read the full news article

Travelport and LOT Deepen Three-Decade Partnership with NDC Rollout

(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport and LOT Polish Airlines have signed a new multi-year content agreement that will expand the airline’s digital distribution strategy through Travelport’s global network of travel agencies and travel management companies. Based on details shared in the official announcement, the deal will make LOT’s New Distribution Capability (NDC)… Read the full news article

Qantas Rolls Out Major Domestic Fare Sale with Economy from $99 and Business from $299

(IN SHORT) Qantas has launched its largest domestic sale in over five years, offering around 1.9 million discounted Business and Economy seats across 60 destinations. Economy one-way fares start from $99 on selected routes such as Byron Bay to Sydney, while Business fares begin at $299 between Melbourne and Sydney, including lounge access and higher… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas to Showcase Large-Scale Murals by Emerging Regional Artists

(NEWS) MIAMI, FL, 2026-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean is expanding its Artist Discovery Program on board its newest Icon Class ship, Legend of the Seas, creating more opportunities for emerging artists from across the Caribbean and, for the first time, Central America to have their work showcased to a global audience at sea…. Read the full news article