(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia with the signing of Holiday Inn Jeddah Al Naseem, a 222-key hotel scheduled to open in June 2026. Strategically located in Jeddah’s evolving Al Naseem district, the hotel will feature the brand’s signature Open Lobby concept, offering seamless spaces for work and… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Gauri Resort & Banquet Services to launch Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hapur by 2027. The new 120-room property will be part of a larger development that includes over 75,000 square feet of MICE and social event space. Strategically located along NH 9… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its presence in Türkiye with the new Radisson Hotel Istanbul Merter, located in one of Istanbul’s most dynamic districts. The hotel, strategically positioned in Merter with excellent transport links to the Old Town and cultural hotspots, features 267 modern and spacious rooms and suites designed to provide both… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Eastern Airways has inaugurated a new route connecting Newquay and London Southend, with flights taking only 90 minutes. This new service, which began on April 3, 2025, enhances connectivity between Cornwall and the East of England for both leisure and business travelers. Celebrations for the launch included a unique in-flight Cornish cream tea… Read the full press release
Emirates becomes first Middle Eastern carrier to operate daily to Shenzhen from 1 July, extending its presence to four Chinese mainland gateways including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou New linked service between Da Nang and Siem Reap via Bangkok offers multiple, convenient weekly services to both leisure destinations (IN SHORT) Emirates is expanding its network in Asia… Read the full press release
NH Bangkok Asoke follows the brand’s debut in the Thai capital with the opening of NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard in October 2024 (IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has expanded its NH Hotels & Resorts brand with the opening of NH Bangkok Asoke on March 1, 2025. This new property follows the launch of NH Bangkok Sukhumvit… Read the full press release
IHG’s midscale conversion brand, Garner hotels, has rapidly expanded since launching in 2023 with more than 117 hotels now open or in the pipeline (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its midscale conversion brand, Garner hotels, into the UK with the opening of Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury. The hotel, part of IHG’s partnership… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group has expanded its presence in Maharashtra with the opening of Radisson Resort Khopoli, offering a blend of comfort and convenience. Located between Mumbai and Pune, the resort features 115 rooms, diverse dining options, and flexible event spaces, making it an ideal destination for both leisure and business travellers. The new… Read the full press release
New program aims to provide corporate planners with a seamless, efficient, and centralized approach across the collection of Hyatt properties (IN SHORT) Hyatt has launched the Hyatt Asia Pacific Meetings & Events Alliance, a new initiative designed to simplify multi-city event planning across the region. The alliance includes nine premier Hyatt properties in key business… Read the full press release
Major investment highlights Thailand’s importance as key market in airline’s network Lounge expansion signals growing premium travel demand to/from Bangkok (IN SHORT) Emirates has expanded its premium offering at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok with the opening of a newly refurbished and spacious lounge. The $5 million renovation offers enhanced services, a serene environment, and luxurious… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Halifax Stanfield Airport has announced that JetBlue will launch daily, non-stop flights between Halifax and Boston starting in June 2025. The summer-seasonal service will offer travelers an easy link between the two cities, enhancing both leisure and business opportunities. With JetBlue’s A220 aircraft, the flights will accommodate 140 passengers and provide a seamless… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates will increase its flights between Dubai and Madagascar, from four to six weekly services starting April 2025, to meet growing demand and support Madagascar’s tourism ambitions. The expanded schedule offers better connectivity for travelers from various parts of the world, including North America and Europe, while also promoting the island’s unique attractions…. Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) The business travel industry is set for major transformations by 2040, influenced by technological advancements, sustainability demands, and demographic shifts, as highlighted in the new supplement 2040: Baseline, Boom, or Bust by CWT and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). This report outlines three potential scenarios: the Base Case, which predicts moderate growth… Read the full press release
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2024-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The most preferred destination in Africa is Kenya. Travel plan your trips online or offline today. Kenya is a country known for its diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. It is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, and for good reason. The… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Skellefteå City Airport in Sweden has become the first individual airport in the country to participate in the SAS Corporate Sustainability Program. Under this initiative, the airport will exclusively use environmentally friendly aviation fuel for all its business trips with SAS during 2023/2024. The aim is to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Business travel can be a significant source of stress for employees. Research indicates that the majority of business travelers experience poor mental health, stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and loneliness during work trips. To alleviate this, businesses can take several steps to minimize stress and improve the well-being of their traveling employees. These steps include… Read the full press release
Introduces New Hilton for Business Platform and Enhancements to Events.Hilton.com McLEAN, Va., 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton announced two new digital innovations designed to create a more seamless travel experience for small- and medium-sized businesses. The innovations are part of Hilton’s long-term commitment to digitally transform the business travel experience – from booking… Read the full press release
Amadeus will provide technology solutions to enable Amex GBT to deliver on its strategic pillars and business priorities Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and Amadeus have renewed their strategic long-term technology agreement to address the challenges and opportunities of the evolving business travel sector. The… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Group business travel specialists, Travel Places, is launching a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fund, providing a unique opportunity for its clients to address the carbon footprint from their business travel. Travel Places works with sporting governing bodies, world-class athletes, international musicians, and production companies from the… Read the full press release
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2022-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel bookings to Kenya has increased in the current year. After successful general elections and peaceful transition of the governments, Tourist and business travelers have confidence in the Kenya favorable environment to travel as tourist and the business traveler. Most Tour and travel companies in Kenya are… Read the full press release
Carrier reveals Southwest Business Assist which brings new features and capabilities for Corporate Travel Buyers and Travel Decision Makers to better manage business travel on Southwest Airlines DALLAS, TX, 2022-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Aug 15, 2022) announced it is making it easier than ever to manage business travel… Read the full press release
GBTA Canada announces partnership with the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels to advance SAF in Canada Toronto, Canada, 2022-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sustainability has moved to the front of the agenda for economies, companies and the world at large. It is also a priority for the business travel industry, as revealed in… Read the full press release
Forward-looking on-the-books hotel group occupancy rates for 2022 in the US already match the total made in 2021, and outperform 2020 Data points to significant uptick, particularly in unique markets, but bookings will be smaller in both size and value with shorter lead times PORTSMOUTH, NH, 2022-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — As hoteliers evaluate… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2022-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has entered into a collaboration agreement with Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Norwegian’s corporate customers can now reduce their CO2 emissions from business travel by up to 80 per cent through sustainable aviation fuel. The agreement is an important step in… Read the full press release
Sky Bird Travel and OneWurld – A Division of Snowstorm Technologies (UK) Ltd. Detroit, USA, 2020-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Sky Bird Travel and OneWurld have partnered to roll out WINGS – A revolutionary Agent Desktop Solution across Sky Bird Travel’s 20,000+ agencies in North America to provide WINGS travel agents with the necessary… Read the full press release
DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today (May 4, 2020) it now takes corporate travel bookings through industry-standard business travel booking systems. All of Southwest’s everyday low fares along with industry-standard booking, ticketing, and functionality with business relevant content are available in Travelport’s Apollo and Worldpsan Global Distribution… Read the full press release
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, today (Jan 20, 2020) announces the launch of its inaugural monthly podcast, Business Travel On the Fly, that speaks to industry topics and issues affecting business travelers. “We are constantly looking at ever more meaningful ways to engage with business travelers,… Read the full press release
LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A big part of our job is to make sure that we are on top of the latest news and insights that matter to your independent hotel. So sometimes it might feel like we’re sharing a lot of data here on AP Voice but we want to… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, USA, 2013-12-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – announced today registration is open for the GBTA Convention 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif., July 26-30. The annual convention is the largest, most comprehensive annual gathering of business travel and meetings managers, meeting planners,… Read the full press release
Despite Slower Than Expected Business Travel Growth, China Remains On Track to Become The World’s Largest Business Travel Market Shanghai, China, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — GBTA publishes the results of its fourth GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China 2013 H2 report. The GBTA commissioned Rockport Analytics, LLC to create a semi-annual business travel outlook for China. Sponsored by Visa,… Read the full press release