From Monaco to the Indian Ocean: How the Maldives Is Building Its Profile as a Global Superyacht Haven

(NEWS) MALE, Maldives, 2025-Oct-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched its first-ever Super Yacht Promotion Campaign, running from September through December 2025, as part of a bold effort to establish the Maldives as one of the world’s premier luxury yacht destinations. The initiative specifically targets high-net-worth individuals traveling on private and… Read the full news article

Redefining Airline Retailing: Travelport and Air Canada Partner to Deliver Richer Content and Personalized Offers

(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Oct-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has taken a bold step forward in its digital transformation journey by making its complete range of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content available through Travelport+, the modern retailing platform used by thousands of travel agencies and travel management companies around the globe. This new milestone expands… Read the full news article

From Dubai to the world: Emirates Skywards turns 25 with silver style and surprises for millions

(IN SHORT) Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee campaign featuring a special silver aircraft livery and 25 days of giveaways for its 37 million members worldwide. Running from 25 September to 20 October, the programme offers a 25 million Miles raffle, bonus Miles… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines Celebrates Historic Win at IWSC 2025 as Tsurusora PREMIUM Earns Top Spirits Award

(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines and its agricultural subsidiary JAL Agriport have achieved a historic milestone with their sweet potato distilled spirit, Tsurusora PREMIUM, winning the highest gold award at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2025 in the spirits category. Produced in partnership with Kitaya Co., Ltd., the award marks the first time Japan… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo’s SÉZANNE retains Michelin’s highest rating in 2025

(IN SHORT) SÉZANNE, the signature French restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, has retained its prestigious three-Michelin-star rating for the second consecutive year in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2025. Led by Chef Daniel Calvert, the restaurant has rapidly risen to global acclaim, achieving three stars in 2024 after securing one star in 2021… Read the full news article

Air India Expands Loyalty Programme with Zomato Partnership Offering Points, Bonuses, and Daily Flight Vouchers

(NEWS) NEW DELHI, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Air India has announced a new partnership with food delivery platform Zomato that connects its Maharaja Club loyalty programme with one of India’s most widely used lifestyle apps. Effective immediately, Zomato users can link their Maharaja Club accounts to earn rewards while ordering food, further expanding the… Read the full news article

Eurowings Strengthens Market Position as Customers Gain Direct Access to Codeshare Flights via Website and App

(NEWS) COLOGNE, Germany, 2025-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurowings has taken a major step in expanding its digital services by enabling customers to search, book, and check in for codeshare flights directly through its website and mobile app for the first time. With AEGEAN Airlines and Smartwings as the initial partners, travelers now gain… Read the full news article

Munich Airport and Lufthansa bring Bavarian flair to global passengers with festivities and themed flights for Oktoberfest

(NEWS) MUNICH, Germany, 2025-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport has officially launched the Oktoberfest season with a festive kickoff attended by Bavarian Minister of State for Food, Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism Michaela Kaniber, Airport CEO Jost Lammers, and Lufthansa Hub Manager Heiko Reitz. Terminal 2 was filled with Bavarian spirit as traditional costume… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways makes history with partnership at the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris

(NEWS) DOHA, Qatar, 2025-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has secured a historic role as the first ever Presenting Partner of the Ballon d’Or®, football’s most prestigious individual award ceremony. The 69th edition of the event, which honours the world’s best players, will be held on 22 September 2025 at the Théâtre du Châtelet… Read the full news article

From coast to coast Air Canada highlights 31 trailblazing restaurants shaping Canada’s dining scene in 2025

(NEWS) MONTRÉAL, 2025-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has announced the 31 finalists for its 2025 Best New Restaurants list, highlighting a diverse mix of culinary talent and fresh dining concepts across 10 Canadian cities. Stretching from St. John’s to Victoria, the list captures the creativity, diversity, and innovation that define Canada’s dining scene… Read the full news article

City of San Antonio, Centro, and Visit San Antonio unite to transform Houston Street into holiday wonderland

(NEWS) SAN ANTONIO, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — San Antonio is preparing to welcome back one of its most festive traditions as Holidays on Houston Street returns for its third year, transforming five blocks of the historic downtown corridor into a dazzling winter wonderland. From December 5 to December 14, 2025, the City of San… Read the full news article

How KLM’s Airmail innovation blends AI and human expertise to deliver personalized travel content

(NEWS) AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has unveiled its latest innovation in digital marketing with the official launch of Airmail, an AI-powered newsletter tool designed to deliver personalized travel inspiration and offers at scale. Developed in partnership with LiveWall and Cape, the platform enables local KLM marketing teams across 65 global… Read the full news article

New Partnership Between Wyndham Rewards and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer Brings Hotel Stays and Air Travel Closer Together

(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has expanded its award-winning Wyndham Rewards program by partnering with KrisFlyer, the lifestyle rewards program of Singapore Airlines Group, to give members more flexibility in how they use their points. The collaboration allows Wyndham Rewards’ 120 million enrolled members to earn KrisFlyer miles… Read the full news article

IHG celebrates 50 years in Greater China with new IHG One Rewards collaboration offering KPL match tickets and fan packages

(NEWS) SHANGHAI, 2025-Sep-9 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new collaboration between its loyalty program, IHG One Rewards, and the King Pro League (KPL), giving members in Greater China the opportunity to redeem points for match tickets and exclusive fan packages. The partnership aligns with the rapid rise of… Read the full news article

Italian Grand Prix sees MSC Cruises serve signature cuisine trackside for BWT Alpine Formula One Team and guests

(NEWS) MONZA, Italy, 2025-Sep-9 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises made history at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza by becoming the first cruise line to bring its signature gastronomy directly to the Formula 1 paddock. As a Premium Partner of the BWT Alpine Formula One Team, the company’s top chefs served an exclusive menu… Read the full news article

Global tourism leaders to gather in Chiang Rai for PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2025 under wellness and tradition theme

(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has confirmed Chiang Rai as the host of the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2025 (PDMF 2025), which will take place from December 1–3 at the Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel & Convention. Announced during the closing of PDMF 2024, the selection… Read the full news article

Novotel and WWF France inspire student-led hospitality designs at Accor Design Awards in Paris

(NEWS) PARIS, 2025-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor has announced the winners of its 9th Accor Design Awards at the Maison&Objet fair in Paris, spotlighting the future of sustainable hospitality through the creativity of design students. This year’s competition challenged participants to redesign Novotel guestrooms in ways that reduce carbon footprints and support ocean conservation,… Read the full news article

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises unveils four new EUROPA 2 itineraries for summer 2027 from Asia to the Mediterranean

(NEWS) HAMBURG, Germany, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled four new itineraries for its small luxury ship EUROPA 2, scheduled between June and August 2027, offering guests unique routes from Southeast Asia across the Indian Ocean and African coastlines to the western Mediterranean. These new voyages replace the previously published Red Sea… Read the full news article

Rome prepares for grand launch of Anantara Concorso Roma 2026 featuring classic cars, luxury experiences and cultural venues

(NEWS) ROME, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Rome is preparing to host the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma in April 2026, an event set to showcase the finest of Italian automotive heritage, luxury lifestyle, and cultural elegance. Initially planned for 2025 but postponed due to the passing of the Pope, the debut edition has now been… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines expands SEC football coverage with added flights, inflight game streaming, and new Knoxville route

(NEWS) DALLAS, TX, 2025-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines has announced an expanded commitment to SEC football fans this fall, reinforcing its role as the Official Airline of the Southeastern Conference. The Dallas-based carrier will operate 59 flights for 19 games across the season, with 13 of those covering SEC matchups, making it… Read the full news article

Ryanair partners with Booking Holdings to bring flight access and price transparency to Booking.com, KAYAK, Priceline, and Agoda users

(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

Aberdeen International Airport’s Midnight Runway Run Brings Community Together and Raises £65,000 for Charities

(NEWS) ABERDEEN, Scotland, 2025-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport, in collaboration with CHC Helicopter, successfully staged its sixth annual Midnight Runway Run on Saturday night, bringing together nearly 400 runners for a unique 4km challenge on the brightly lit runway. The event, which has become a fixture in the airport’s calendar, raised an… Read the full news article

How to Reach Manali from Delhi by Flight: Fastest Way to the Hills

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

Marriott Bonvoy and Flipkart Launch India’s First Integrated Loyalty Program Connecting Shopping and Travel Rewards

(NEWS) INDIA, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy and Flipkart have launched India’s first integrated travel-retail loyalty program, creating a seamless bridge between one of the country’s largest e-commerce platforms and the global hospitality leader’s award-winning travel ecosystem. The collaboration allows millions of members to earn and redeem rewards interchangeably, turning everyday shopping into… Read the full news article

Dolphin Dynamics supports Border Travel in major digital shift with booking automation and system integration

(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

Embraer Strengthens Asia Pacific Ties with Airline Business Seminar in Singapore and New Regional Jet Orders

(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

Chicago Celebrates Birthplace of House Music with Four Days of Free Workshops Performances and Panels

(IN SHORT) The 2025 Chicago House Music Festival and Conference runs August 21–24, offering free community-focused events celebrating the city’s role as House music’s birthplace. Highlights include an opening night conference with panels and dance workshops at the Chicago Cultural Center; masterclasses and outdoor DJ sets in Grant Park; a daylong multi-stage festival and dance… Read the full news article

CWT to Unify dormakaba’s Corporate Travel Program Across 50+ Countries

(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

New Aer Lingus App Delivers Real-Time Flight Status, AI Travel Assistant and Streamlined Navigation

(IN SHORT) Aer Lingus has unveiled a major upgrade to its mobile app, underpinned by a multi-million-euro investment and co-created with a 1,300-member customer panel. Since its debut, app ratings on Android and iOS have risen dramatically—now 4.8 and 4.7 stars respectively—and downloads have jumped 33% year-on-year. Key enhancements include live flight updates on locked… Read the full news article

PATA Names Yeji Cho 2025 Face of the Future Grand Winner and Honours Three Rising Tourism Innovators

(IN SHORT) PATA’s 2025 Face of the Future Award recognized Yeji Cho of the Korea Tourism Organization as Grand Winner for her leadership in accessible and cooperative tourism initiatives. Three additional honourees—Poornaka Delpachitra of Intrepid Travel (sustainability), Dr. Bella Vongvisitsin of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (strategic management) and Nikhil Jeet of DDP Group (leadership)—were celebrated… Read the full news article