Expedia Group and PredictHQ say 18 major events were forecast to draw more than 4 million attendees, with New York leading spending and nearby counties benefiting from spillover demand. KEY TAKEAWAYS Eighteen major US sporting events were forecast to attract more than 4 million attendees and generate over $537 million in visitor spending. New York… Read the full news article
KEF handled 893,214 passengers during the month, while US and Canadian departures rose sharply and the June-to-August total reached 2.60 million KEY TAKEAWAYS Keflavík Airport handled 893,214 passengers in August 2026, down 9.9% from the same month in 2025. Twenty-six airlines served 74 destinations during August, with Copenhagen, New York and London the most popular… Read the full news article
The five-times-weekly Newark service will restore a nonstop New York link from Düsseldorf and mark La Compagnie’s first entry into the German market. KEY TAKEAWAYS La Compagnie will begin nonstop Düsseldorf-New York-Newark flights on 21 April 2027, operating five times a week. The route will use an Airbus A321neo LR configured with 76 fully flat… Read the full news article
Two daily ICE round trips now link Cologne, Brussels Airport and Antwerp, with protected rail-to-air connections and Miles & More earning for Brussels Airlines passengers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Brussels Airport regained a direct international high-speed rail connection on September 7, 2026, when the first new ICE service from Cologne arrived at 8:29 a.m. Brussels Airlines and… 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
Short-haul fares are reduced by up to 30% while North America starts from €199 each way, covering travel from October 2026 through mid-March 2027 KEY TAKEAWAYS Aer Lingus says millions of seats across more than 100 routes are included in one of its biggest sales of the year. Short-haul flights from Ireland to Europe and… Read the full news article
Hotels.com research finds 53% adopt a different work persona on business trips as the platform launches new tools for self-booking corporate travellers. KEY TAKEAWAYS 53% of Canadian business travellers surveyed by Hotels.com say their work personality differs from who they are at home, rising to 73% among Gen Z. Among travellers with defined employer limits,… Read the full news article
Pettitts Travel’s 70-city index places New Delhi and Florence next, using museums, heritage, religious sites, languages, UNESCO listings and food markets to score cultural depth. KEY TAKEAWAYS Venice ranks first with a perfect 10/10 in Pettitts Travel’s current 70-city cultural destinations index, ahead of New Delhi and Florence. Seven Italian cities appear in the top… Read the full news article
Children from Miami Gardens, Brooklyn and East Palo Alto were selected through the USTA Foundation, linking Emirates’ community court programme with a once-in-a-lifetime hit at the US Open. KEY TAKEAWAYS Emirates brought seven young tennis players from Miami Gardens, Brooklyn and East Palo Alto onto Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2026 US Open. The children… Read the full news article
The team’s Newark arrival comes days before Lahinch hosts the 51st Walker Cup, followed by the Amgen Irish Open in Doonbeg and the build-up to the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor. KEY TAKEAWAYS The USA Walker Cup team arrived at Shannon Airport from Newark ahead of the 51st Walker Cup at Lahinch Golf Club… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their annual September Sale, offering discounted flights and holiday packages across the airline’s global network for travel in 2026 and beyond. The sale opened on 27 August 2026 and runs until 29 September 2026, giving travellers several weeks to plan… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Delaware North Parks and Resorts has opened Above the Roar, a fully immersive virtual reality attraction at Niagara Falls State Park, located inside the Ralph C Wilson Jr Welcome Center. The multisensory experience uses exclusive aerial footage, motion-enhanced seating and immersive sound to take guests on a journey over the Niagara River rapids,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their annual June Original Sale, running from 4 June to 25 June 2026, with discounts on flights and holiday packages across short-haul and long-haul destinations. Flight offers include return fares to Boston from £459, Washington from £469, Miami from £489, New York from £529 and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Korean Air is expanding its First Class pre-order meal service to long-haul flights departing from nine overseas cities: Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C., Paris, London and Frankfurt. Passengers can place orders from June 1 for flights departing on or after June 22, using the Korean Air website or mobile… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) KLM is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its Amsterdam–New York route, which began on 21 May 1946 when the airline became the first European carrier to launch scheduled service to the United States after World War II. The first flight, operated with a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, carried 32 passengers and took more than… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Manchester Airport and Virgin Atlantic are marking 30 years of the airline’s Manchester operations, celebrating three decades of long-haul connectivity from Northern England. The milestone includes the introduction of a new Airbus A330neo aircraft named “Champagne Supernova,” increased route capacity and new investment in premium passenger services at Manchester Airport. Virgin Atlantic continues… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport celebrated its long-standing partnership with United Airlines, marking the airline’s 100th anniversary and nearly three decades of operations at the airport. Since 1998, United has provided vital nonstop connections between the west of Ireland and the United States, including routes to Newark and Chicago. With over 2.5 million passengers served, the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport expects over 132,000 passengers during the Easter period, marking a 7% increase year-on-year. The airport has also launched an expanded Summer 2026 schedule featuring 38 routes, five new destinations, and a total capacity of 2 million seats. Transatlantic services have reached their highest levels since 2018, with increased flights to the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Lake George RV Park in New York has been named both Best Overall Campground and Best Pet-Friendly Campground in the inaugural Best of Camp New York Awards, organized by Camp New York and the Campground Owners of New York (CONY). Known for nearly six decades as a beloved Adirondack destination, the park features… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ZURICH, Switzerland, 2025-Sep-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air Cargo has signed a five-year partnership with Swissport to manage and modernize its long-standing freight terminal, Cargo Building 9, at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Effective September 1, 2025, the deal gives Swissport full responsibility for operating, subleasing, and upgrading the 232,500-square-foot facility, with… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Sep-1 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and British Airways Holidays have unveiled their “End of Summer Sale,” giving travellers the chance to book discounted flights and holiday packages for travel in late 2025 and throughout 2026. Running until 30 September 2025, the sale covers a broad mix of destinations, from European… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hilton has signed a management deal with M&L Group to rebrand The Hotel Maria in Helsinki as Waldorf Astoria Helsinki—Finland’s first Waldorf Astoria—later this year. Located in the historic Kruununhaka district, the 116-room property will remain open during its brief transition. Amenities will include signature restaurants, a refined bar, fitness facilities, and a… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Finnair will relaunch its Helsinki–Toronto service on 4 May 2026, operating Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, marking its return to the Canadian market after an 11-year break. Christine Rovelli, Chief Revenue Officer, highlighted Toronto’s appeal and the enhanced connectivity this route brings for European travellers exploring Canada. Toronto’s multicultural vibrancy and proximity to Niagara… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Air India has extended its integrated self check-in and baggage-drop service to 19 key international destinations operated from India, including cities in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, and Australia. The new facility allows passengers to print boarding passes, select seats, and drop luggage independently, speeding up the airport process and enhancing convenience. This… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched The Original Sale, offering significant savings on flights and holiday packages for 2025 and 2026. Customers can enjoy discounted flights to destinations like New York, Dubai, and Antigua, as well as exclusive holiday packages to St. Lucia, Orlando, and more. Additional savings are available for… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) SAS has announced an expansion of its partnership with Delta Air Lines, effective April 2, 2025, enhancing travel options between Scandinavia and North America. This deepened SkyTeam codeshare agreement increases destination choices and flight frequencies, streamlining the travel process. Copenhagen Airport will offer 21 weekly flights to New York and 10 to Minneapolis… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates is set to reinstate its second daily flight between Dubai and Beirut from 1 April 2025, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER. The new service, with flight EK957 departing Dubai at 07:30 and arriving in Beirut at 10:35, along with its counterpart EK958 from Beirut at 12:05 to Dubai at 16:55, will increase… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Breeze Airways is expanding its service from Charleston International Airport with three new routes to Albany, New York, Rochester, New York, and Burlington, Vermont. The announcement comes after Breeze’s first profitable quarter and highlights the growing demand for affordable, nonstop flights from Charleston. These new routes are expected to boost the region’s hospitality… Read the full news article
An immersive stay experience awaits at New York Hilton Midtown in celebration of the global cinematic event Universal Pictures’ Wicked arrives in theaters November 22, 2024 (IN SHORT) Hilton and Universal Pictures have teamed up to create a unique Wicked-themed suite at the New York Hilton Midtown, celebrating the upcoming release of the film Wicked, arriving… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Lanai, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, and Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea host weekend of culinary mastery showcasing signature menus from the islands (IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii will host a weekend of exclusive dinners at Platform by the James Beard Foundation in New York City this November. The event will… Read the full news article