A Renewed Flight Path Strengthens Ties as Qantas Returns to Port Moresby Ahead of the PNG Chiefs’ NRL Debut

(NEWS) SYDNEY, 2025-Dec-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will reconnect Sydney and Port Moresby from March 2026, reinstating a route that is expected to take on new significance as Papua New Guinea prepares to enter Australia’s premier rugby league competition in 2028. The twice-weekly Boeing 737 service, adding almost 35,000 seats annually, comes at a… Read the full news article

Staying Connected Above the Clouds: Cathay Pacific Elevates Inflight Experience with Complimentary Wi-Fi for Gold and Premium Members

(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific is set to enhance its inflight experience by extending complimentary Wi-Fi access to Cathay Gold members across all cabin classes starting 15 November 2025. This initiative builds on the airline’s ongoing commitment to seamless connectivity in the skies and will soon include all Cathay members… 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

voco Hotels Expansion Across Six Mexican Cities Highlights Mexico’s Growing Tourism and Hospitality Investment

(NEWS) MEXICO CITY, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of six new voco hotels across Mexico in partnership with Alliance Hotels, marking a major expansion of its premium brand in the country. Scheduled to open in 2027, the conversions will bring voco properties to Cancun, Guadalajara, Ciudad… Read the full news article

Rebranded Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast set to shine as Hilton Curio Collection’s flagship waterfront destination in Southwest Florida

(NEWS) CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL, 2025-Sep-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunseeker Resort has announced its transformation into Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton, a move set to elevate the property into one of Florida’s premier waterfront destinations. Owned by Blackstone Real Estate and managed by Pyramid Global Hospitality, the rebrand brings the resort… Read the full news article

New dual-branded Hilton development brings Tru and Homewood Suites to Saltillo’s growing industrial hub

(NEWS) MEXICO/ MIAMI, 2025-Sep-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has expanded its presence in Mexico with the debut of Tru by Hilton Saltillo and Homewood Suites by Hilton Saltillo, a dual-branded development owned by American Hotels Group. Located in one of the country’s fastest-growing industrial hubs, the new properties bring together comfort and convenience for… Read the full news article

New dual hotel development adds over 420 rooms to IHG’s growing Bengaluru presence with Hotel Chetan International

(NEWS) BENGALURU, India, 2025-Sep-3 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a dual signing in Bengaluru, India, adding more than 420 rooms to its portfolio with the planned launch of Crowne Plaza Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park and Holiday Inn Express Bengaluru KIADB Aerospace Park. The two properties, set to open in early… Read the full news article

DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali opens with luxury amenities and marks Hilton’s entry into Pakistan

(NEWS) NATHIAGALI, Pakistan, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has officially launched its first hotel in Pakistan with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Nathiagali, bringing the brand’s hallmark hospitality to the country’s renowned Galiyat region. Situated just 85 kilometres from Islamabad, the property combines modern comforts with sweeping alpine scenery, positioning itself as… Read the full news article

Southwest Debuts Twice-Daily Indianapolis–Chicago Midway Service and Delta to Relaunch Raleigh Flights

(IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has launched twice-daily, year-round nonstop flights between Indianapolis and Chicago Midway, reestablishing the route after a five-year gap and expanding Hoosiers’ travel options. The airline’s new service complements its existing network of nonstops from IND to 19 destinations. Additionally, Delta Air Lines will resume twice-weekly nonstop flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham… Read the full news article

South African Airways to Launch Direct Cape Town–Mauritius Flights Beginning December 2025

(IN SHORT) South African Airways (SAA) will begin its first direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius on 9 December 2025, with service three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The new route reflects SAA’s commitment to expanding its regional footprint and supporting tourism between the Western Cape and Mauritius. Temporary adjustments will… Read the full news article

Two Existing Japanese Hotels to Reopen as ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda and ANA Holiday Inn Tosu

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts and FET SYSTEM INC. will convert two existing properties into ANA Holiday Inns in 2026, introducing the first internationally branded hotels in Sanda and Tosu City. The 130‑room Kobe Sanda hotel and 126‑room Tosu hotel will undergo major refurbishments and adopt Holiday Inn’s Open Lobby concept. This move aligns with… Read the full news article

Direct Zurich-Bristol Flight Service Launched by Edelweiss, Enhancing Travel Links

(IN SHORT) Edelweiss has launched a new direct flight service from Zurich to Bristol Airport, offering increased convenience for travelers in the South West of England. The twice-weekly service, operated on Mondays and Fridays, provides direct access to Zurich and onward connections to major European cities. This new route enhances regional connectivity, supporting both business… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Announces First-Ever Property in Ecuador, Coming to Guayaquil in 2027

(IN SHORT) InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is set to open its first-ever destination in Ecuador, with the InterContinental Guayaquil scheduled to debut in 2027. The hotel, located in the exclusive Samborondón district, will feature 101 luxurious guestrooms, including 11 suites and one Presidential Suite. It will offer guests a variety of premium amenities, including a… Read the full news article

Radisson Hotel Group to Unveil Several New Properties in Romania, Expanding Presence Across Key Locations

(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its presence in Romania with a series of new developments that include the opening of Radisson RED Bucharest Old Town in 2027, Radisson Blu Grand Mountain Resort in Brasov by early 2027, and the Radisson Blu Resort & Residences in Mamaia in 2028. The Group’s portfolio also includes… Read the full news article

IHG to Launch Holiday Inn Jeddah Al Naseem in 2026, Expanding Presence in Saudi Arabia’s Growing Hospitality Sector

(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 news article

Radisson Hotel Istanbul Merter Opens as a Stylish Hub in Türkiye

(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 news article

Eastern Airways Launches Swift 90-Minute Flight Linking Newquay and London Southend

(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 news article

Emirates Expands Reach in Asia with New Routes to Shenzhen, Da Nang, and Siem Reap

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 news article

NH Bangkok Asoke Opens, Expanding NH Hotels & Resorts Presence in Thailand’s Capital

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 news article

JetBlue to Launch Non-Stop Flights Between Halifax and Boston in June 2025

(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 news article

Sky Bird Travel and OneWurld have partnered to roll out WINGS – a revolutionary agent desktop solution

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 news article

TravelClick North American Hospitality Review: The transient segment is leading the charge with particularly sharp increases in the leisure travel segment

NEW YORK, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The hotel industry saw a healthy start to the year and is continuing to show gains in both demand and average daily rate (ADR), according to data from the April 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). The transient segment, which is made up of individual business and leisure… Read the full news article