TUI expands Asian portfolio with the launch of wellness-focused TUI Blue Angkor Grace in Cambodia

(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group is strengthening its presence in Asia with the opening of TUI Blue Angkor Grace, its second hotel in Cambodia and part of a wider expansion strategy that has seen seven new hotels launched across China, Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia in the current financial year. Located… Read the full news article

TUI apprenticeship levy funding strengthens healthcare training, supports charities, and opens new career opportunities across the UK

(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI UK&I has pledged £1 million of its unused Apprenticeship Levy to address skills shortages across the UK by funding apprenticeships in critical sectors. The initiative has already supported NHS England, charities, and businesses, creating new training opportunities in healthcare, childcare, engineering, wildlife management, and dentistry. Since… Read the full news article

How to Reach Manali from Delhi by Flight: Fastest Way to the Hills

DELHI, 2025-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Manali, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, is one of the most popular hill stations in India. Known for its snow-capped mountains, lush valleys, and adventure activities, it attracts tourists from all over the country. For first-time travelers, the most common question is how to reach Manali… Read the full news article

Strong Demand Secures Another Year of Qantas’ ‘Palau Paradise Express’ Connecting Brisbane to Koror

(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has extended its direct Brisbane–Palau service, the ‘Palau Paradise Express,’ for another year following strong demand and record growth in Australian visitors to the Pacific island nation. Since Qantas opened bookings in November 2024 and the route’s launch in December 2024, Palau has experienced a 113%… Read the full news article

Iconic Aalborg Landmark Reopens as Comwell Hvide Hus Dolce by Wyndham with Modern Danish Design

(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Dolce by Wyndham brand in Denmark with the opening of the newly remodeled Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, a 16-story landmark overlooking Kildeparken in the country’s fourth-largest city. Originally opened in 1969 and long known as a destination for weddings and… Read the full news article

W Hotels Debuts First Adult All-Inclusive with Bold Opening of W Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic

(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, has unveiled its first-ever adult all-inclusive property with the grand opening of W Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, a milestone that redefines luxury lifestyle hospitality in the Caribbean. Developed in collaboration with Grupo Puntacana and MAC Hotels, the… Read the full news article

Marriott Bonvoy and Flipkart Launch India’s First Integrated Loyalty Program Connecting Shopping and Travel Rewards

(NEWS) INDIA, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy and Flipkart have launched India’s first integrated travel-retail loyalty program, creating a seamless bridge between one of the country’s largest e-commerce platforms and the global hospitality leader’s award-winning travel ecosystem. The collaboration allows millions of members to earn and redeem rewards interchangeably, turning everyday shopping into… Read the full news article

New 350-Room voco Bangkok Siam to Join IHG’s Expanding Premium Portfolio in Thailand

(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with SCX Corporation Company Limited, a subsidiary of SC Asset Public Company Limited, to bring a new voco property to Bangkok. The 350-key voco Bangkok Siam is set to open in 2029, marking a major step in the brand’s… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn Express and Costa Coffee Partner to Fuel College Football Fans with Free Game Day Brews

(NEWS) ATLANTA, GA, 2025-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday Inn Express by IHG has teamed up with The Coca-Cola Company’s Costa Coffee in an exclusive partnership that will bring Costa’s freshly brewed coffee to more than 1,300 Holiday Inn Express hotels across the United States. To launch the collaboration, the brands are offering free coffee… 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

Radisson Hotel Group opens Radisson RED Oslo City Centre as one of the world’s first Verified Net Zero hotels

(NEWS) BRUSSELS/ OSLO, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group has officially opened Radisson RED Oslo City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel, marking a major step forward in sustainable hospitality and placing Oslo at the forefront of climate-conscious travel. The new property is one of the first two hotels worldwide to achieve Verified… Read the full news article

Dolphin Dynamics supports Border Travel in major digital shift with booking automation and system integration

(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Dolphin Dynamics has welcomed Border Travel, a member of the Advantage Travel Partnership, as the Scottish independent travel agency embraces digital automation for the first time in its 60-year history. Established in 1964 and proudly independent since its founding, Border Travel had operated entirely through manual processes until… Read the full news article

New Terminal One at JFK to welcome Qatar Airways operations and debut luxury 15,000-square-foot premium lounge

(NEWS) DOHA/ NEW YORK, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced it will relocate its New York operations to the New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in 2026, where it will also open its first-ever dedicated lounge in the United States. The award-winning carrier, recently named World’s Best Airline 2025… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines introduces Getaways vacation packages offering bundled travel with added flexibility and rewards

(NEWS) DALLAS. TX, 2025-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines has entered the packaged vacations market with the launch of its new in-house product, Getaways by Southwest™, designed to give travelers a more convenient and stress-free way to plan trips. The offering allows customers to bundle flights with hotels, rental cars, and ground transportation… Read the full news article

Kazanu Leads the Way with Green Naturist Accommodation in Saint Martin

(IN SHORT) Kazanu, a boutique naturist retreat in Oyster Pond, Saint Martin, has announced new eco-friendly upgrades that strengthen its commitment to sustainability while enhancing the guest experience. The property now features a reverse osmosis filtered water station for reusable bottle refills, ice made exclusively from purified RO water to ensure freshness and safety, and… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Parkside Beijing Elevates Stays with Double Rewards, Seasonal Offers, and Cultural Experiences

(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Parkside, Beijing is offering guests an enriched travel experience with its GHA Discovery Journey, available until 30 September 2025. The promotion rewards members with double Discovery Dollars, worth up to 14% of the room rate, which can be used for future stays and dining. Complementing this, the “More Reasons to Love”… Read the full news article

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Style with Marco Polo Plaza Cebu’s Curated Mooncake Collection

(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Plaza Cebu is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with a refined selection of handcrafted mooncakes in White Lotus, Salted Egg Custard, Red Bean, and Black Sesame flavors. Available for pre-order from August 15 to September 30, 2025, and priced at ₱2,488 per box of four, the mooncakes come in elegant packaging suitable… Read the full news article

First Phase of Korean Air’s Incheon Lounge Renewal Introduces Modern Design, Expanded Dining, and Premium Facilities

(IN SHORT) Korean Air has launched the first stage of its Incheon Airport lounge renewal, unveiling redesigned Miler Club and Prestige East (Right) Lounges as well as two new Prestige Garden Lounges on August 18. The upgraded lounges feature hotel-style interiors, distinct zones for relaxation, work, and dining, and “Live Stations” where Grand Hyatt Incheon… Read the full news article

Three Special Voyages to Celebrate Seven Seas Navigator’s Final Season and Cruise Director Ray Solaire’s 50-Year Career

(IN SHORT) Regent Seven Seas Cruises will bid farewell to its iconic Seven Seas Navigator in a three-voyage Farewell Season from August to October 2026, culminating in the ship’s final sailing on October 2. The commemorative season will also mark the retirement of legendary cruise director Ray Solaire after 50 years at sea, 18 of… Read the full news article

AirAsia Malaysia Expands Network with New Kota Kinabalu–Taipei–Fukuoka Route Strengthening Regional Tourism and Trade

(IN SHORT) AirAsia Malaysia has inaugurated its first-ever route to Japan, launching a daily fifth-freedom service linking Kota Kinabalu, Taipei, and Fukuoka. The inaugural flight on 15 August 2025 achieved full capacity from Taipei to Fukuoka and strong demand on the return leg, signalling robust interest in the new service. The launch positions Kota Kinabalu… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Xiamen Unveils Artisanal Mooncake Sets Blending Eastern Aesthetics and Local Flavours

(IN SHORT) Marco Polo Xiamen is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with four beautifully crafted mooncake gift boxes that blend Eastern artistry with the distinctive flavours of Xiamen. The Yue & Yi, Yuan, and Snow Skin collections each offer unique designs and flavour combinations, making them ideal for both personal and corporate gifting. Available through all… Read the full news article

Korean Air Launches Rail & Fly Partnership with Swiss Federal Railways for Seamless Swiss Connections

(IN SHORT) Korean Air will introduce a Rail & Fly program with Swiss Federal Railways from August 2025, allowing passengers to travel easily between Zurich Airport and major Swiss cities using combined flight and train tickets. The service offers flexible travel within a day before or after flights, with seat reservations available for CHF 5…. Read the full news article

Silversea Appoints Gianluca Sparacino to Lead Global Culinary Innovation and Destination-Inspired Dining

(IN SHORT) Silversea Cruises has named Gianluca Sparacino as its new Global Head of Food and Beverage, starting 18 August 2025, to lead the brand’s culinary innovation and service excellence. Bringing more than three decades of global hospitality experience, including senior roles at Four Seasons Resorts across the Americas and EMEA, Sparacino will guide the… Read the full news article

Rocco Forte Hotels to Debut The Carlton Milan in November 2025 with Art, Design, and Wellness Experiences in the City’s Fashion District

(IN SHORT) Rocco Forte Hotels will open The Carlton Milan on 6 November 2025, its sixteenth property and second in the city, located in Milan’s iconic fashion district. The 71-room hotel blends historic charm with contemporary luxury, offering art, design, gastronomy, and wellness experiences that connect guests to the city’s evolving cultural scene. Interiors by… Read the full news article

Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Direct Flights Launch as AirAsia X Expands into Europe with Seamless Connections for Singapore Travellers

(IN SHORT) AirAsia X will begin direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul on 14 November 2025, operating four times weekly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. The move represents AAX’s first step into Europe, offering travellers from Singapore and Southeast Asia seamless Fly-Thru connectivity to Türkiye’s largest city. Passengers can benefit from extensive onward… Read the full news article

AirAsia Rewards and PETRONAS Mesra Offer Double Points and Holiday Prizes in New Loyalty Campaign

(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

Historic Amalfi Monastery Hosts First Anantara & Technogym Wellness Retreat with AI-Powered Fitness and Mindfulness

(IN SHORT) Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel will host the inaugural Anantara & Technogym Wellness Retreat from 20–23 November 2025, bringing together the hotel’s historic charm and monastic serenity with Technogym’s advanced fitness technology. Guests will enjoy AI-driven wellness assessments, guided exercise sessions, mindfulness workshops, and local cuisine in a four-day programme designed for… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport Unveils Nature-Inspired VIP and Meeting Facilities Designed for Comfort and Privacy

(IN SHORT) Finavia has introduced its newly designed VIP and meeting facilities at Helsinki Airport’s arrivals hall, giving travelers an early taste of Finland through interiors inspired by the country’s nature and seasons. The spaces, designed by SIO Sisse Collander, offer privacy, comfort, and flexibility for meetings and events, with all furnishings sourced from Finnish… Read the full news article

TUI Tests Sand Shaker Device to Help Families End Post-Beach Clean-Up Struggles

(IN SHORT) TUI has unveiled the Sand Shaker, a tremor-technology platform designed to remove stubborn sand from belongings in seconds, aiming to eliminate one of the biggest frustrations of a beach holiday. The prototype is currently being tested and comes in response to research showing that over half of Brits dread cleaning up sand, with… Read the full news article

Embraer Strengthens Asia Pacific Ties with Airline Business Seminar in Singapore and New Regional Jet Orders

(IN SHORT) Embraer hosted its Asia Pacific Airline Business Seminar in Singapore from August 6 to 7, 2025, bringing together regional airlines, financiers, and aviation stakeholders to discuss evolving market trends and opportunities for growth. The event highlighted how Embraer’s E-Jets and E-Jets E2 aircraft can enhance regional connectivity, particularly to underserved destinations. According to… Read the full news article