(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its LINE MINI App to Thailand and Taiwan, marking another step in the hotel group’s regional digital strategy and its effort to reach travellers through the platforms they already use every day. The launch makes IHG the first hotel company to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has introduced a series of measures designed to give customers more flexibility and confidence when travelling. From 10 August 2026, customers travelling to Dubai can make unlimited free date changes across all fare types, while refund fees on Dubai flights have been reduced to as low as US$25 on selected fares. Across… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ATLANTA, GA, United States, 2026-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing AI-powered conversational search into its own digital channels, aiming to make hotel discovery feel less like filling out a form and more like describing the trip a guest actually wants to take. The beta launch is now beginning… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates Skywards has launched Skywards Rail, a new redemption platform allowing members to use Miles to purchase rail tickets across more than 12,000 European destinations. The platform provides access to more than 40 major operators across 12 European countries, covering domestic, international and high-speed rail services. Members can search schedules, select cabins and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates Skywards has launched a 5 million Skywards Miles giveaway for Dubai Summer Surprises 2026, offering members the chance to win 10,000 Skywards Miles when they spend AED 200 or more with participating Skywards Everyday partners or through Skywards Miles Mall UAE. The promotion runs until 30 August 2026 and will select 500… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has won two honours at the 2026 Global Hotel Alliance Awards, receiving Best Hotel of the Year for Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Best Enrolment Performance. The awards recognise the group’s strong hospitality performance, guest engagement and loyalty programme success within the GHA DISCOVERY alliance. The ceremony took place on… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wharf Hotels has won three distinctions at the 2026 Global Hotel Alliance Awards, including Best Member Recognition, Best Brand Performance Winner and a special recognition for Marco Polo Hotels’ 20 years of collaboration and member engagement with GHA. Thomas Salg accepted the awards for the Hong Kong-based hotel group, highlighting the role of… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, UK, 2026-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel loyalty programmes are evolving beyond hotel stays as hospitality brands partner with financial services providers to reward customers for their everyday spending. IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its first co-branded debit cards in the UK through partnerships with Revolut and Visa, according to a press… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines have launched new joint fare products between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore as part of a strategic joint business partnership formalised in January 2026. The fares build on the carriers’ existing codeshare cooperation and are intended to give customers more flexibility and access to the airlines’ combined networks. The… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, United States, 2026-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Loyalty partnerships are moving further into entertainment and everyday lifestyle experiences, giving members new ways to connect hotel stays, coffee routines and live music. Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks are building on their rewards collaboration with One Night With Myles Smith, an exclusive one-night performance… Read the full news article
(NEWS) STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2026-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is bringing its customer participation initiative closer to its EuroBonus loyalty programme as it broadens the framework beyond environmental actions to wider ESG priorities. According to a press release published by SAS, the airline is renaming “Conscious Traveler” as EuroBonus ChangeMakers to make the initiative’s… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SEOUL, South Korea, 2026-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Urban greening initiatives are becoming an increasingly important part of corporate sustainability strategies, particularly in major cities where expanding green space can improve environmental quality, community wellbeing and climate resilience. In Seoul, Korean Air is continuing that effort through the latest phase of its Green… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership through additional codeshare routes and reciprocal loyalty programme benefits. Starting in June 2026, the airlines will connect travellers to more than 40 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Philippines through expanded network integration. The partnership also enables Privilege Club… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) British Airways has announced two new Avios-Only flights from London City Airport to Madrid and Toulon Saint-Tropez, bringing the total number of such services to over 50 since the initiative began in 2023. All seats on these flights will be available exclusively to members of The British Airways Club, with bookings opening on… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Accor has launched the ALL Accor booking and loyalty platform within ChatGPT, allowing travellers to search, explore and plan hotel stays using natural language. Available in more than 20 languages, the AI-based app enables users to view rates, property details and loyalty benefits before completing secure bookings via ALL Accor. The move reinforces… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2025-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — KrisFlyer, the loyalty programme of the Singapore Airlines Group, is extending its footprint in live entertainment with priority access for members to OneRepublic’s From Asia, With Love Tour stop at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 2 March 2026. The move follows a string of high-profile music tie-ups, including… Read the full news article
(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
(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
(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest network of independent hotel brands, has entered a landmark partnership with The Wolseley Hospitality Group, owned by Minor International, marking the first time a restaurant group has joined the alliance. The collaboration integrates nine of London’s most celebrated dining destinations, including… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) AirAsia rewards and PETRONAS Mesra Rewards have launched a limited-time campaign running until 31 August 2025, allowing members to link accounts through AirAsia Xchange for double point conversions, free bonus points, and the chance to win major prizes. First-time linkers receive 100 AirAsia points and 1,000 Mesra Rewards points, while enhanced rates during… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) TAP Air Portugal has teamed up with Samsung to become the first airline in Portugal to support Samsung Wallet, offering passengers a seamless, secure digital travel experience. Samsung-enabled users can add TAP boarding passes and their Miles&Go loyalty cards directly into the Wallet app, benefitting from Samsung Knox security. TAP’s Digital & eCommerce… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Austrian Airlines and Miles & More have chosen Erste Bank und Sparkasse to manage their Austrian credit card portfolio starting in 2026, with Mastercard continuing as payment provider. The new credit cards will be linked to the George digital banking platform and will introduce expanded benefits such as cashback on foreign currency payments,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates Skywards has expanded its Skywards Exclusives portfolio to offer members hospitality tickets for events at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s largest indoor venue. Members can now redeem or bid for tickets to a wide variety of events, including concerts, sports, and comedy shows. The partnership provides more exclusive experiences for Skywards members, enhancing their… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wharf Hotels recently held an exclusive event at Niccolo Chengdu, presenting its premium portfolio of Marco Polo Hotels, Maqo, and Niccolo Hotels to Chinese lifestyle and travel media, along with key opinion leaders. The event also highlighted the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, with six lucky attendees receiving Platinum and Titanium memberships, including credits… Read the full news article
Maldives, Country, 2025-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cocoon Collection has launched the Cocoon Circle, an exclusive loyalty programme designed to reward returning guests with elevated privileges, personalised experiences, and unforgettable touches across its award-winning resorts in the Maldives. Inspired by the enduring charm of island hospitality, Cocoon Circle invites guests to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates and flydubai have announced a major milestone, carrying 5 million passengers in the past year, representing a 36% growth in joint passenger numbers. The partnership, which started in 2017, has expanded to 240 destinations across more than 100 countries, offering seamless travel experiences, enhanced connectivity, and an integrated loyalty programme. Both carriers… Read the full news article
‘Fly and Win’ promotion by the award-winning airline changes the life of a UK-based Filipino nurse forever DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A nurse from the United Kingdom has won first prize in Qatar Airways’ ‘Fly and Win’ campaign; becoming a US dollar millionaire overnight. Two other lucky prize winners, from Kenya… Read the full news article
The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai has tied up with ICICI Bank to offer customers more ways to earn Skywards Miles on travel and lifestyle purchases. The Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Credit Card is available in three versions: Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Emeralde Credit Card, Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Sapphiro Credit Card, and… Read the full news article
The loyalty programme’s annual charity drive, “Thanks a Million,” is back to offer three lucky winners in the UAE a chance to win a share of 1 million Skywards Miles at Dubai World Cup. All proceeds will be made to the Emirates Airline Foundation, and winners will be announced on 28 March 2022. Dubai, UAE,… Read the full news article
Ground-breaking new partnership will open a new world of reward opportunities for Privilege Club members, in addition to their current redemption options The airline’s loyalty programme adopts Avios, a leading loyalty currency, on a 1:1 ratio with Qmiles DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has today (22 February 2022) announced that… Read the full news article