The carrier highlighted plans for wider global connectivity, expanded intermodal transport and a regional SAF supply chain as Hong Kong publishes its first Five-Year Plan. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan targets an increase in Hong Kong International Airport destinations from around 220 to 240 within five years. Cathay has committed around HK$150 billion… Read the full news article
The 2026 ranking places The Peninsula Istanbul at No.31 and The Peninsula Hong Kong at No.46, while The Peninsula Shanghai joins the extended 51–100 list. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Peninsula Istanbul entered The 50 Best Hotels 2026 at No.31, the highest-ranked Peninsula property and the only hotel in Türkiye in the top 50. The Peninsula Hong… Read the full news article
Rosewood São Paulo rises to No. 6 while four properties place in the top 25, three more enter the extended list and the group wins the 2026 Most Admired Hotel Group award KEY TAKEAWAYS Rosewood Hong Kong retained the No. 1 position in The 50 Best Hotels 2026 and was also named The Best Hotel… Read the full news article
Narita–Tianjin and Narita–Taipei gain frequencies, Hong Kong returns to JAL-operated Boeing 767 service on September 16, and Western Global adds Chicago capacity during September. KEY TAKEAWAYS JAL is increasing its own Boeing 767 freighter service from Narita to Tianjin from five to eight flights per week and its direct Narita–Taipei service from two to four… Read the full news article
Five suspended displays have returned to service in a fixed position with extra securing cables, while the screen involved in the September 5 incident remains under examination. KEY TAKEAWAYS Five overhead electronic displays in Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2 resumed showing content after checks by AAHK’s maintenance team and an independent structural engineer. Additional… Read the full news article
Agoda’s pre-holiday accommodation searches show coastal destinations dominating domestic interest while Asian cities lead outbound consideration for Vietnam’s 2026 National Day break. KEY TAKEAWAYS Da Nang ranked first in Agoda’s domestic accommodation searches for Vietnam’s 2026 National Day period, while Bangkok led the international list. The ranking is based on searches made from May 1… Read the full news article
More than 50 horses from eight breeds travelled 12 hours from Liège aboard a Boeing 747 freighter ahead of the production’s Asian debut at Kai Tak Arena KEY TAKEAWAYS More than 50 CAVALLUNA horses from eight breeds arrived at Hong Kong International Airport on 3 September after a 12-hour charter flight from Liège. Cathay Cargo… Read the full news article
Packages in Beijing, Hangzhou, Shijiazhuang and Quanzhou add transfers, late checkout and dining benefits, while IHG One Rewards links loyalty to VIP-box access and Live Nation Asia experiences KEY TAKEAWAYS IHG is packaging accommodation, transfers, dining benefits, late checkout and other services around concerts and cultural events at hotels across several Greater China cities. The… Read the full news article
Domestic accommodation search interest rose 120% and international interest 131%, with regional Japanese cities and selected long-haul destinations recording some of the biggest gains KEY TAKEAWAYS Agoda says domestic accommodation search interest among Japanese travellers for Silver Week 2026 is up 120% compared with a recent regular travel period, while international interest is up 131%…. Read the full news article
Search data for the Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami long weekends puts Goa first domestically, while Singapore leads international interest across both festive breaks. KEY TAKEAWAYS Goa is the most searched domestic destination on Agoda for both the Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami long weekends in 2026. Singapore leads international accommodation searches for both festive breaks, with Bali also… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has appointed Christian Wildhaber as General Manager, effective 1 September 2026, bringing nearly three decades of luxury hospitality experience to the five-star Swiss property. A native of Vevey and fluent in French, English and German, Wildhaber joins from Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, which he has led since August 2025, and has… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, Feance, 2026-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — American Express and ALL Accor are bringing two major loyalty ecosystems closer together through a new global partnership designed to give eligible Card Members more value across hotel stays, rewards and travel planning. The partnership, which begins rolling out in 2026, introduces two core benefits: elite… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Airport Authority Hong Kong has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with aviation partners in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to strengthen air connectivity between Hong Kong and Central Asia. The agreements were signed during a Central Asia visit by a Hong Kong delegation led by HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee. In Kazakhstan, AAHK signed an… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cathay Dining has been named Airline Caterer of the Year – Asia at the 2026 PAX Readership Awards, recognizing its leadership in aviation catering and commitment to quality and operational excellence. The award follows a record-breaking achievement in which the company produced over 100,000 meals in a single day. As part of the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The National Hotels and Guesthouse Association of Maldives, together with Visit Maldives and MATATO, successfully held the I AM Maldives Southeast Asia Roadshow in Hong Kong, bringing together tourism stakeholders and travel professionals. The event promoted both luxury and community-based tourism offerings while strengthening business connections in a key growth market. With strong… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific has launched a new non-stop route between Hong Kong and Seattle, operating five times per week and becoming the only direct connection between the two cities. The addition expands the airline’s North American network to nine destinations and supports nearly 120 weekly return flights across the region. The launch is part… Read the full news article
(NEWS) TORONTO, 2025-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is charting a bold new chapter in luxury air travel with New World Icons, a 20-day Private Jet Experience itinerary departing March 26 to April 14, 2027. The newly announced journey brings together first-time destinations, returning favorites, and a curated arc of cultural… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Nov-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo has successfully transported 250 ancient Egyptian artefacts weighing more than 30 tonnes from Shanghai to Hong Kong, marking the arrival of one of the most significant cultural exhibitions ever staged in the city. The priceless collection will be unveiled at the Hong Kong Palace Museum… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia / HONG KONG, 2025-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Across continents, the aviation industry is entering a new era of training excellence. From Australia to Hong Kong, the UK, Africa, and the United States, airlines and aviation organizations are investing heavily in education, safety, and technology to nurture the next generation of aviation… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Group has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Changsha, beginning November 4, 2025. The new service marks the airline group’s fifth Chinese Mainland destination added this year, expanding its network in the region to 24 cities. Operated by Cathay Pacific,… Read the full news article
(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
(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong has become the epicenter of global football this week as Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr in the first-ever Saudi Super Cup hosted in East Asia, while fans off the pitch are flocking to the newly opened CR7® LIFE Museum at K11 MUSEA. The Saudi Super… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific has resumed four-times-weekly flights between Hong Kong and Brussels as of 3 August 2025, joining nearly 100 weekly return services connecting Hong Kong with Europe during the summer peak. The airline’s expanded network includes multiple daily flights to London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Manchester, Milan, Paris and Zurich; four weekly to Barcelona, Madrid… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cathay Cargo has executed a high-security shipment of ten terracotta army figures and over 200 artefacts from Xi’an to Perth for the “Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor” exhibition. Utilising its Cathay Expert and Cathay Secure services, the carrier collaborated with cultural authorities and logistics partners to develop a fully custom transport… 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) The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced 32 new winter 2026–2027 voyages aboard Evrima and Luminara, including the first South Pacific and Hawaiian sailings. Evrima’s debut in French Polynesia and Hawaii will feature island-hopping itineraries from seven to twelve nights, leveraging its Marina for direct access to secluded lagoons and coral reefs alongside immersive… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has broadened its NDC-powered ticket distribution with Trip.com from Japan to eleven additional markets—Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines—effective June 24, 2025. Customers booking ANA flights on Trip.com in these regions will be able to purchase the same fare classes and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cathay Dining has unveiled its newly redesigned warewash system, marking the first airline caterer in Hong Kong to support the recycling of inbound food waste. The system boosts food waste recycling capacity by 200%, reduces utility consumption by up to 70%, and significantly enhances workplace safety with new anti-slip flooring and improved ventilation…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The expanded Terminal 2 (T2) at Hong Kong International Airport will open in phases starting on September 23, 2025, with the Coach Hall being the first facility to operate. The new Coach Hall will feature 41 parking spaces for buses and coaches, improving traffic flow at the airport and reducing congestion at Terminal… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) ONYX Hospitality Group has achieved significant recognition at the Traveller Review Awards 2025, where 26 of its properties were honored for excellence. The awards, hosted by Booking.com, celebrate the Group’s commitment to outstanding guest experiences across key markets including Thailand, China (with Hong Kong), Malaysia, and Laos. Additionally, the Group has received an… Read the full news article