(IN SHORT) Brussels Airlines will launch two new direct scheduled routes from Brussels to Kemi-Tornio Airport and Kittilä Airport in Finnish Lapland during the 2026–2027 winter season, strengthening air links between Central Europe and Northern Finland. The Brussels-Kemi-Tornio route will operate one to two times per week from 25 December 2026 to 10 March 2027,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SHANNON, Ireland, 2026-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has been shortlisted for a Routes World Award 2026, placing the west of Ireland airport among the finalists in one of global aviation’s most closely watched route development competitions. The airport has been named a finalist in the Under 5 Million Passengers category, which recognises… Read the full news article
(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2026-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Delivers is making it easier for UAE customers to shop at one of the UK’s best-known luxury retail destinations, through a new partnership with Bicester Village. The e-commerce delivery solution, powered by Emirates SkyCargo, has teamed up with Bicester Village to offer UAE-based shoppers a… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Korean Air will launch a new non-stop service between Seoul Incheon and Melbourne, operating three times a week from 18 December 2026 to 14 March 2027. The seasonal route, served by Boeing 787-9 aircraft on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, responds to growing travel demand between South Korea and Australia and complements Korean Air’s… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Grupo Brisas has joined the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) as a Regional Member, marking a new step in the Mexican hotel group’s growth as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The company operates 14 hotels and more than 3,300 rooms across Mexico through brands including NIZUC Resort & Spa, Las Brisas, Galería… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort has unveiled two new dining experiences for couples: Twilight by the Lake and Lanai Table for Two. Twilight by the Lake offers a relaxed lakeside evening with fairy lights, lanterns, candles, Adirondack chairs, cosy blankets and customisable s’mores, with optional pairings such as Baileys hot chocolate, espresso… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Agoda and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have renewed and expanded their strategic partnership through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding that broadens their collaboration beyond destination marketing into data, technology and AI-powered travel innovation. The agreement, signed in the presence of Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern and STB Chief Executive Melissa Ow, focuses on… Read the full news article
(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) 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
(NEWS) NADI, Fiji, 2026-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways is using its network to support child healthcare across Fiji, helping Cure Kids Fiji move doctors, researchers and specialists to the communities where their work is most urgently needed. The partnership is designed around a simple but important reality for an island nation: distance can… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new passenger service to Mauritius, with flights beginning on 12 July 2026 and operating three times weekly from the airline’s hub in Addis Ababa. The new route strengthens Ethiopian Airlines’ African network and provides travellers from Mauritius with onward access to destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Ryanair and Google Cloud have announced a five-year data and AI partnership under which Europe’s largest airline will deploy Google Workspace and Google Cloud services to 35,000 employees across its network, supporting its ambition to grow to 300 million passengers per year by 2034. The rollout includes Gemini Enterprise, Google Cloud’s agentic AI… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MANILA, Philippines, 2026-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Ortigas Manila is marking the Mid-Autumn Festival with a new signature mooncake collection from Lung Hin, the hotel’s award-winning Cantonese restaurant. The collection is designed around one of the most familiar traditions of the season: sharing mooncakes with family, friends, colleagues and business partners… 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) 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
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has announced Avani Kota Kinabalu, a 352-key premium lifestyle hotel scheduled to open in Q1 2027 in Sabah, Malaysia. The hotel will form part of The Logg Luyang, an integrated development by KTI Landmark, and will serve as its hospitality anchor with accommodation, dining, wellness and event facilities. Located around 10… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2026-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy is bringing a proudly Filipino story to the centre of its tennis travel campaign in Asia Pacific, naming Alex Eala of the Philippines as the face of its Tennis The World campaign across the region, excluding China. The partnership places one of the Philippines’ brightest… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Viking has taken delivery of its newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Ptah, during a ceremony at the Massara shipyard in Cairo. The ship will join Viking’s Nile River fleet and operate on the company’s 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. The Viking Ptah accommodates 82 guests in 41 staterooms and features Viking’s… 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
(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines is expanding cooperation with Malaysia Airlines as part of its regional revitalisation strategy, with Malaysia Airlines launching a new Fukuoka–Kuala Lumpur route on 2 September 2026. JAL will begin codeshare sales for the route on 7 August 2026, with flight numbers JL7098 and JL7099 operating alongside Malaysia Airlines’ MH56 and MH57… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) American Airlines is expanding its partnership with Pecan Lodge, making the Texas barbecue restaurant’s First Class meal options available on all eligible domestic flights departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport beginning 9 September. Customers will be able to preorder Pecan Lodge’s smoked brisket sandwich for lunch or the barbecue platter for dinner,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARSIPPANY, N.J., Unites States, 2026-Aug-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Rewards has been voted the No. 1 Hotel Loyalty Program in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the ninth consecutive year, extending a strong run of recognition for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ loyalty platform. The result comes shortly after Wyndham Rewards… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) MSC Group has unveiled Catalina Sugar Beach as the name of its enhanced beach destination on Catalina Island, off the coast of La Romana in the Dominican Republic. The destination is scheduled to open in November 2026 and is being developed in partnership with CTL Maritime and Casa de Campo Resort & Villas…. Read the full news article
(NEWS) MACLEAN. VA, United States, 2026-Aug-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hampton by Hilton is adding a new flavour to one of its best-known guest rituals: the hotel waffle. The brand has introduced its first-ever guest-created waffle, a limited-time Peach Cobbler Waffle now rolling out at nearly 2,500 participating Hampton by Hilton hotels across the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed voco Muar, a 107-room hotel that will become the first international-branded hotel in the Johor riverside town of Muar, Malaysia. The project is being developed with KCC Hotel (Muar) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of KCC Holdings Group, and is already in an advanced stage of construction, with… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MALDIVES, 2026-Aug-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Atmosphere Foundation has launched the second batch of its Zero to Divemaster Scholarship Programme, continuing an initiative designed to help young Maldivians enter the country’s tourism and diving industries. The programme, delivered in partnership with Moodhu Bulhaa Dive Centre, provides three months of professional training for students with… Read the full news article
(NEWS) FORT WORTH, TX / NEW YORK, NY, United States, 2026-Aug-3 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard are updating the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard, adding new travel and lifestyle benefits aimed at frequent American Airlines customers who want more from a premium co-branded card than miles alone. The… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hilton has announced a culinary partnership between Signia Hilton Savannah and Grey Spaces, the Savannah-based hospitality and lifestyle company co-founded by Chef Mashama Bailey and Johno Morisano. Grey Spaces will lead the culinary direction for the hotel’s food and beverage programme, including concepts, menus, wine lists and guest experiences across multiple venues. The… Read the full news article
(NEWS) TOKYO, Japan, 2026-Aug-3 — /Travel PR News/ — ANA is adding a playful pop-culture layer to domestic travel in Japan with the launch of a specially designed Chiikawa Jet, scheduled to enter service in late October 2026. The collaboration brings together All Nippon Airways and Chiikawa, the popular manga and anime character series created… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Seven airlines operating domestic flights from Haneda Airport are introducing measures to improve on-time performance, including stricter observance of gate closing times and updated baggage drop cut-off times. From 1 September 2026, JAL, including J-AIR, and JTA will make their existing 30-minute baggage drop timing a strict cut-off rather than a recommended time…. Read the full news article