The Peninsula London Extends Fashion Awards Partnership for 2026 at Royal Albert Hall

Four fashion and entertainment guests pictured in a four-panel event collage

The luxury hotel will again host fashion, film and music guests around the British Fashion Council’s annual fundraising event on 30 November KEY TAKEAWAYS The Peninsula London is continuing its collaboration with the British Fashion Council as Official Hotel Partner for The Fashion Awards 2026. The Fashion Awards will take place on Monday 30 November… Read the full news article

Rocco Forte Links Rome’s Kandinsky Retrospective With Munich’s Blue Rider Heritage

Wassily Kandinsky’s abstract painting Gelb-Rot-Blau, or Yellow-Red-Blue, with geometric forms and sweeping lines in yellow, red, blue, black and violet.

Hotel de Russie and The Charles Hotel are pairing private museum access, guided cultural exploration and art-inspired cocktails in a new two-city experience for hotel guests. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hotel de Russie in Rome and The Charles Hotel in Munich have introduced complementary Kandinsky-focused cultural experiences exclusively for hotel guests. The Rome itinerary centres on the… Read the full news article

Mercure’s Local Maps Invite Travellers to Discover Food, Culture and Community Beyond the Hotel Door

(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mercure Hotels & Resorts is introducing Mercure’s Local Maps, a new digital experience designed to help travellers explore the neighbourhoods around Mercure hotels through recommendations curated by local hotel teams. The initiative turns the knowledge of Mercure staff into mobile-friendly destination guides, pointing guests toward restaurants, markets, cultural… Read the full news article

Discover Airlines Adds Bristol to First Great Britain Network as Lufthansa Group Leisure Carrier Expands UK Flights

(NEWS) BRISTOL, England, 2026-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport and Discover Airlines have announced a new direct connection between Bristol and Frankfurt, marking the Lufthansa Group leisure carrier’s first destination in England and part of a wider summer 2027 expansion into Great Britain. The new Bristol–Frankfurt service will begin on 17 May 2027 and… Read the full news article

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Turns to Lotus Offerings, Temple Visits and Monk Blessings for Anniversary Experience

(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is marking Anantara’s 25th anniversary with a new cultural experience designed to take guests beyond the island’s beaches and into its Buddhist heritage. The Island Blessings Experience introduces travellers to a quieter side of Koh Samui through lotus flower folding, temple visits,… Read the full news article

Taiwan Gains Momentum With Filipino Travellers as Agoda Sees Strong Growth in Travel Searches

(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Taiwan is seeing a clear rise in interest from Filipino travellers, with new Agoda search data pointing to the Philippines as Southeast Asia’s leading source market for Taiwan travel interest in 2026. According to details released by Agoda, accommodation searches made in the first half of the… Read the full news article

Indian Group Travellers Turn to Hill Stations, Pilgrimage Cities and Leisure Escapes, Agoda Data Shows

(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Indian travellers are showing clear differences in how they plan late-summer trips, with solo travellers leaning toward major cities, cultural destinations and scenic escapes, while groups are searching more actively for hill stations, pilgrimage centres and relaxed leisure breaks. Agoda’s latest accommodation search data for the 2026… Read the full news article

Viking Ptah Joins Viking’s Nile River Fleet for Pharaohs & Pyramids Itinerary

(IN SHORT) Viking has taken delivery of its newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Ptah, during a ceremony at the Massara shipyard in Cairo. The ship will join Viking’s Nile River fleet and operate on the company’s 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. The Viking Ptah accommodates 82 guests in 41 staterooms and features Viking’s… Read the full news article

Anantara Angkor Resort Builds a Lotus-Inspired Siem Reap Stay Around Sunrise at Angkor Wat and Khmer Cultural Tradition

(NEWS) SIEM REAP, Cambodia, 2026-Aug-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Angkor Wat is usually associated with crowds at sunrise, cameras along the causeway and early-morning groups moving quickly between viewpoints. But this year, travellers arriving before dawn are finding a different atmosphere across the Angkor Archaeological Park: fewer visitors, more space and a slower way… Read the full news article

Anantara Celebrates 25 Years With Immersive Destination Experiences in Thailand, Zambia and Oman

(IN SHORT) Anantara Hotels & Resorts, part of Minor Hotels, is marking its 25th anniversary with a collection of signature destination experiences across more than 50 properties throughout 2026. The featured experiences span Thailand, Zambia and Oman, with each designed around the landscapes, ecosystems and communities that define the destination. The collection includes elephant encounters… Read the full news article

Marriott Bonvoy Turns to Storytelling With Ma Boyong to Help Travellers See China’s Cities Differently

SHANGHAI, China, 2026-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy is taking a more narrative approach to destination discovery in China, partnering with acclaimed author Ma Boyong to help travellers explore six major cities through local stories, cultural details and hotel-linked experiences. The new initiative, called Destination Discovery Guides, covers Beijing, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing… Read the full news article

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Plans Three Curated Art Cruises Linking the EUROPA 2 With Galleries, Artists and Private Collections

(NEWS) HAMBURG, Germany, 2026-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is continuing to position the EUROPA 2 as more than a luxury ship with an art collection on board. In 2027, the company will expand its ART 2 SEA programme with three curated themed cruises designed to connect guests with artists, galleries, museums, private… Read the full news article

From Japan’s Festival Season to Norway’s Fjords, Silversea Plans a More Event-Led Cruise Calendar for 2028–2029

(NEWS) MIAMI, FL, United States, 2026-Jul-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury cruising is increasingly being shaped less by how many destinations a ship can visit and more by how much time travellers have to spend in each one. Longer port calls, overnight stays, smaller harbours and itineraries timed around local festivals are becoming central… Read the full news article

Viking Expands European River Voyage Experiences with New Zeppelin Flights, Shore Excursions and Land Extensions

(IN SHORT) Viking has introduced a wide range of new European river voyage experiences for 2026 and beyond, including Zeppelin airship excursions over Germany, new culinary and cultural shore excursions, small group experiences and expanded land extensions. The new Zeppelin flights will be available on select Rhine River itineraries, giving guests aerial views of Cologne,… Read the full news article

Anantara Highlights Local Talent as Guizhou’s Food and Wine Scene Continues to Evolve

(NEWS) GUIZHOU, China, 2026-Jun-3 — /Travel PR News/ — In China’s Guizhou province, where the globally renowned Moutai spirit has long dominated dining tables and celebrations, a quieter transformation is taking place. A new generation of hospitality professionals is helping introduce wine culture to a region whose culinary identity has traditionally been shaped by fermentation, bold… Read the full news article

Anantara Earns Rare Triple Crown Recognition Across Three Global Destinations

(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-Jun-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hotel awards have become increasingly crowded in recent years, but few distinctions require recognition from industry experts, travel editors, and guests at the same time. That is the premise behind the newly launched Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown Collection, a new accolade reserved for hotels that… Read the full news article

A New Children’s Day Collaboration in Jinjiang Turns Reading Into a Family Travel Experience

(NEWS) JINJIANG, China, 2026-Jun-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Jinjiang has partnered with Jinjiang Xinhua Bookstore to launch “Let Reading Happen,” a Children’s Day campaign designed to promote reading, family companionship, and cultural engagement among hotel guests and local families. According to a press release published by Marco Polo Hotels, the initiative encourages… Read the full news article

From Imperial Palace Gardens to Gyeongbokgung Palace Four Seasons Pairs Two Iconic Asian Capitals

(NEWS) SEOUL, South Korea / TOKYO, Japan, 2026-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In East Asia, the distance between Tokyo and Seoul is short enough for a simple flight, but the experience of moving between the two cities can feel like crossing between two very different versions of modern urban life. Tokyo draws visitors into a… Read the full news article

Silversea Unveils 2027 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage Through Northern Europe and the British Isles

(NEWS) MIAMI, FL, United States, 2026-May-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise loyalty programs have long rewarded repeat travelers with perks like priority boarding, cocktail receptions, and upgraded amenities. But for many returning guests, the real appeal lies elsewhere — the chance to travel with a familiar community of like-minded passengers while revisiting destinations through… Read the full news article

Singapore Reimagines the Airport Experience by Bringing Art Music and Poetry to Changi

(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — For many travellers, Changi Airport is already an experience in itself — a place where waterfalls, gardens and design blur the line between transit and destination. Now, Singapore is adding another layer to that journey, turning its airport into a living showcase of the city’s creative voice. A… Read the full news article

Asia Pacific Becomes a Creative Powerhouse for Design Hotels with Its Largest Regional Expansion Yet

(NEWS) BERLIN, Germany, 2025-Dec-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Design Hotels is marking a milestone year in Asia Pacific, announcing the addition of more than 14 new properties across the region—its strongest regional growth to date, accounting for 28% of the brand’s global portfolio expansion in 2025. The surge highlights APAC’s growing influence in the global… Read the full news article

From Monastery to Masterpiece, Villa San Michele Redefines Florentine Hospitality for a New Generation

(NEWS) FLORENCE, 2025-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Perched above Florence with sweeping views of the city’s Renaissance skyline, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, is set to reopen on 28 April 2026 after an extensive 18-month renovation that redefines Italian elegance, according to their official press release. Once a 15th-century Franciscan monastery, the property… Read the full news article

Wizz Air Opens New Direct Service from Girona to Budapest

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air has inaugurated a new direct route from Girona to Budapest, with flights scheduled twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays starting April 1, 2025. With fares beginning at €29.99, the service enhances travel connectivity between Spain and Hungary and allows passengers to explore Budapest’s historic and cultural attractions. The launch, celebrated by… Read the full news article

Aeroluxe Expeditions Enters U.S. Market with High-Touch Private Jet Journeys—At a More Accessible Price

(IN SHORT) Aeroluxe Expeditions is entering the U.S. luxury travel market with its inaugural private jet journey, Colors of the World, set to depart in March 2026. Spearheaded by Piet Visser—an acclaimed expert with 30 years’ experience in designing bespoke European private jet expeditions—Aeroluxe aims to offer a boutique, intimate travel experience at a more… Read the full news article