(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels & Resorts is using its 25th anniversary to make a quieter statement about luxury travel: sometimes the most memorable journeys are not built around doing more, but around slowing down enough to notice where you are. The brand has gathered a collection of signature… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels & Resorts is continuing its People Who Inspire anniversary series with the story of Dr Nissa Mututanont, the veterinarian caring for rescued elephants at the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation in Northern Thailand. Set beside Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, the foundation… Read the full news article
(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
(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has received fresh recognition for its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, with 13 of its properties included in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The results place several IHG hotels among the properties most highly rated by Travel + Leisure readers, including… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hilton and Fuerte Group Hotels have announced the planned conversion of Amàre Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive Resort into a Curio by Hilton property, with opening scheduled for October 31, 2026. Owned and managed by Fuerte Group Hotels, the resort will add a new adults-only, all-inclusive option to Hilton’s growing portfolio in Mexico and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach has been named the No. 1 Resort in Florida and the No. 4 Resort in the United States in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2026. The resort has also earned a place on the 2026 T+L 500 list, recognising it among the world’s finest hotels for quality,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-Jul-7 — /Travel PR News/ — China’s hotel market has long been measured in openings, room counts and brand announcements. But the more interesting shift now is not simply how many hotels are being built. It is how international groups are trying to position themselves within a travel market that is becoming more complex,… 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) 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
(NEWS) HAMBURG, Germany, 2026-Jul-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury cruise travellers are increasingly seeking festive holidays that combine seasonal celebrations with distinctive destinations, replacing traditional year-end routines with experiences ranging from tropical beaches to polar expeditions. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled its Christmas and New Year programme for the 2026/2027 season, offering a collection of… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MALÈ, Maldives, 2026-Jul-2 — /Travel PR News/ — China remains central to the Maldives’ tourism strategy, not only because of visitor volume but also because of its role in sustaining growth at a time when global travel patterns are being affected by wider geopolitical uncertainty. The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Visit Maldives… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jul-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury travel in Asia Pacific is becoming less about age-based assumptions and more about the personal motivations behind each journey. According to a press release published by Marriott International, new research from the Luxury Group by Marriott International identifies four distinct luxury travel mindsets among affluent Gen Z… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Santa Monica Travel & Tourism has appointed Rocket Travel Marketing as its official in-market representation agency for the United Kingdom and Ireland, effective 1 July 2026. Rocket Travel Marketing will lead travel trade and market-development activity, while sister agency Astara Communications will manage public relations and media outreach. The partnership is designed to… Read the full news article
(NEWS) CHICAGO, 2026-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan continues to attract investment from international luxury hotel brands, with demand for nature-based, wellness-oriented travel driving new resort developments in some of the country’s best-known mountain and hot spring destinations. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to introduce the Alila brand to Japan with the opening… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MONTREAL, Canada, 2026-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Restaurants within luxury hotels are increasingly using wine programmes, seasonal dining concepts and signature culinary events to strengthen their appeal as standalone dining destinations rather than simply hotel amenities. Marcus, located at the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal, is celebrating a season of culinary recognition and summer programming… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún has opened north of Cancún in Mexico, adding a new luxury beachfront property in the Costa Mujeres area. Designed by Sordo Madaleno, the resort draws on Maya heritage, regional craftsmanship and the surrounding Caribbean landscape. It includes 163 guestrooms and 50 suites, nine food and beverage… Read the full news article
New York, USA, 2026-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IMAGINE PR has been appointed as the North America public relations representative for The Sira, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Lombok. Located on the pristine shores of North Lombok, one of Indonesia’s emerging luxury destinations, the beachfront resort is a sanctuary that celebrates the island’s natural… Read the full news article
(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wellness tourism is no longer limited to dedicated retreats and destination spas. Cruise lines are increasingly expanding health and wellbeing offerings as travellers look to combine relaxation, self-care and leisure travel in a single experience. MSC Cruises is responding to that trend with a major expansion… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SHANGHAI, China, 2026-Jun-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hotel brands are finding new ways to reach culturally engaged travellers beyond traditional advertising, with short-form video and social-first storytelling becoming part of how destinations and properties are presented to younger audiences. EDITION Hotels in Greater China has launched An Invitation from E, a six-episode… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with El Corte Inglés to open the first Kimpton hotel in Madrid, with the 106-key property scheduled to welcome guests in mid-2030. Located in a heritage building on Calle Goya in Barrio Salamanca, the hotel will feature a restaurant, spa, indoor pool, rooftop bar and… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SEOUL, South Korea, 2026-Jun-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Airline hospitality is often judged through seats, service and menus, but wine programmes have become another way carriers differentiate the premium cabin experience. Korean Air has received six honours at the 2026 Cellars in the Sky Awards, according to a press release published by Korean… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has recorded its strongest-ever performance at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, winning 31 accolades across the region, up from 26 the previous year. The group’s flagship luxury brand, Anantara Hotels & Resorts, was voted the number one Favourite Hotel Brand of the Year, while Minor Hotels also… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hospitality brands are increasingly using food and beverage experiences as a way to differentiate destinations and deepen guest engagement. Rather than focusing solely on fine dining, many are creating immersive culinary programmes that connect travellers with local culture, ingredients and traditions. The Luxury Group by Marriott… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HAMBURG, Germany, 2026-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Short luxury cruises are increasingly being shaped around atmosphere and themed experiences, rather than destination lists alone. Along the Côte d’Azur, where old-world glamour remains part of the region’s travel identity, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is bringing back one of its more distinctive short-cruise formats for 2027. Following… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, 2026-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has reached a major global expansion milestone with the opening of its 10,000th property, the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa in India. According to a press announcement published by Marriott International, the opening comes as the company approaches its 100th anniversary and highlights… Read the full news article
(NEWS) CHICAGO, 2026-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Relationship-focused travel is emerging as a growing segment of the hospitality industry, with resorts introducing new ways for guests to spend quality time together. Secrets Resorts & Spas has partnered with The Skin Deep to develop a programme aimed at fostering deeper conversations and stronger connections among couples…. Read the full news article
(NEWS) LANGKAWI, Malaysia, 2026-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A new distinction introduced by Condé Nast Traveler aims to identify properties that have consistently excelled across all of the publication’s most prominent rankings. Among the first hotels selected for Condé Nast Traveler’s newTriple Crown collection is Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, recognised for its consistent performance… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2026-Jun-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury resorts are increasingly partnering with fashion brands to create destination-specific experiences that extend beyond traditional retail. From branded beach clubs to seasonal pop-ups, these collaborations are becoming a way for hospitality and fashion companies to engage guests through lifestyle-driven experiences. Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum has become… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MEGÈVE, France, 2026-Jun-2 — /Travel PR News/ — For more than a century, Megève has occupied a special place in the story of Alpine tourism. Originally developed in the 1920s as an alternative to the grand winter resorts of Switzerland, the destination has evolved into one of France’s most prestigious mountain retreats, attracting travelers drawn… Read the full news article
(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