(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has announced an 18-month global celebration to mark its 150th anniversary, honouring its legacy as Thailand’s first luxury hotel and one of Asia’s most iconic city resorts. Under the theme Unfolding Legacies, the commemoration will run from November 2025 to March 2027, blending heritage,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SAN ANTONIO, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — San Antonio is preparing to welcome back one of its most festive traditions as Holidays on Houston Street returns for its third year, transforming five blocks of the historic downtown corridor into a dazzling winter wonderland. From December 5 to December 14, 2025, the City of San… Read the full news article
(NEWS) AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has unveiled its latest innovation in digital marketing with the official launch of Airmail, an AI-powered newsletter tool designed to deliver personalized travel inspiration and offers at scale. Developed in partnership with LiveWall and Cape, the platform enables local KLM marketing teams across 65 global… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group has unveiled a major trans-Tasman expansion, announcing the launch of Qantas’ first A220 international service between Brisbane and Wellington as well as a new Jetstar route connecting Brisbane and Queenstown. Beginning in February 2026, the A220 aircraft will replace existing E190 and some Boeing… Read the full news article
(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels has named Frank Veenstra as Chief Development Officer, positioning him to guide the company’s next growth phase as it strengthens its foothold in the ultra-luxury segment. In his new role, Veenstra will oversee Kempinski’s global development strategy, selecting high-value assets for investment, expanding growth through… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has expanded its award-winning Wyndham Rewards program by partnering with KrisFlyer, the lifestyle rewards program of Singapore Airlines Group, to give members more flexibility in how they use their points. The collaboration allows Wyndham Rewards’ 120 million enrolled members to earn KrisFlyer miles… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ATLANTA, GA, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International and Noble Investment Group have broken ground on their tenth StudioRes hotel, marking a significant milestone in the rapid expansion of Marriott’s newest extended stay brand. The project underscores the strength of the two companies’ three-decade partnership and Noble’s growing leadership in branded long-term accommodations,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MEXICO CITY, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of six new voco hotels across Mexico in partnership with Alliance Hotels, marking a major expansion of its premium brand in the country. Scheduled to open in 2027, the conversions will bring voco properties to Cancun, Guadalajara, Ciudad… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ATLANTA, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has announced plans to open a new property in Napa Valley, California, in 2028. The development will mark the brand’s debut in the globally renowned wine country, a region that welcomes millions of visitors each year…. Read the full news article
(NEWS) SHANGHAI, 2025-Sep-9 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new collaboration between its loyalty program, IHG One Rewards, and the King Pro League (KPL), giving members in Greater China the opportunity to redeem points for match tickets and exclusive fan packages. The partnership aligns with the rapid rise of… Read the full news article
(NEWS) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 2025-Sep-9 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has marked a milestone in its luxury and lifestyle portfolio with the debut of Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, the brand’s first property in the Middle East. Located in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the 16-floor hotel combines Kimpton’s signature playful spirit with… Read the full news article
(NEWS) NASHVILLE, TN, 2025-Sep-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has expanded its Tapestry Collection portfolio with the opening of The Printing House Nashville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a 187-room lifestyle hotel inspired by the city’s deep-rooted printing heritage and creative spirit. Located at Third Avenue and Peabody Street in Nashville’s South Bank neighborhood, the property… Read the full news article
(NEWS) CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL, 2025-Sep-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunseeker Resort has announced its transformation into Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton, a move set to elevate the property into one of Florida’s premier waterfront destinations. Owned by Blackstone Real Estate and managed by Pyramid Global Hospitality, the rebrand brings the resort… Read the full news article
(NEWS) CÁCERES, Spain, 2025-Sep-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has expanded its Curio Collection with the debut of Palacio de Godoy Cáceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 16th-century palace transformed into a luxury hotel in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Cáceres, Spain. Originally built in 1563 as the residence of Spanish conquistador Francisco Godoy,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MONZA, Italy, 2025-Sep-9 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises made history at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza by becoming the first cruise line to bring its signature gastronomy directly to the Formula 1 paddock. As a Premium Partner of the BWT Alpine Formula One Team, the company’s top chefs served an exclusive menu… Read the full news article
Challengers rise: UK ride-hail market splinters beyond Uber and Bolt. Cabbidder launches: bidding model cuts costs on airport and long-distance trips. Sherbet expands: £40m boost for electric black-cab fleet and AI booking. VAT ruling: Supreme Court shields rivals from Uber’s tax burden. More choice: on-demand, fixed-fare, luxury, and bidding apps now compete. Driver focus: lower… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport has begun preparatory work on a new drop-off zone that will be located behind the Sheraton hotel, directly at the departures hall level. Expected to open by October 2026, the redesigned area will provide smoother and more direct access to the terminal, a larger capacity… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has confirmed Chiang Rai as the host of the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2025 (PDMF 2025), which will take place from December 1–3 at the Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel & Convention. Announced during the closing of PDMF 2024, the selection… Read the full news article
(NEWS) DOHA, Qatar, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have expanded their codeshare partnership and increased frequencies on routes between Doha and Beijing Daxing, strengthening connectivity ahead of China’s Golden Week travel period. From 16 October 2025, Qatar Airways will codeshare on China Southern’s three weekly non-stop flights between Beijing… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SEPANG, Malaysia, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — AirAsia has officially launched Cebu as its newest hub in the Philippines, marking a significant step in its multi-hub strategy and reinforcing its commitment to growth and connectivity across Asean. Set to commence operations on 15 November 2025, the Cebu hub will initially serve five routes including… Read the full news article
(NEWS) GUERNSEY, Jersey, 2025-Sep-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Islands has opened applications for its latest round of flight funding, continuing its initiative to support Channel Islanders in pursuing opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach. Since its launch in 2019, the programme has provided more than 500 flights to charities, organisations, and individuals,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SAN JOSÉ, CA, 2025-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Waymo has secured approval to operate its autonomous ride-hailing service at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC), marking a significant step toward expanding self-driving transportation in the Bay Area. The rollout will begin with fully autonomous testing using Waymo employees, followed by commercial service for travelers… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, 2025-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor has announced the winners of its 9th Accor Design Awards at the Maison&Objet fair in Paris, spotlighting the future of sustainable hospitality through the creativity of design students. This year’s competition challenged participants to redesign Novotel guestrooms in ways that reduce carbon footprints and support ocean conservation,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Sep-6 — /Travel PR News/ — A new travel app, Cabbidder, has entered the UK market with the aim of reshaping how passengers book airport transfers and long-distance taxi journeys, according to a press release just published on TravelPRNews.com. Instead of calling multiple firms and comparing inconsistent quotes, customers can now publish their… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HAMBURG, Germany, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled four new itineraries for its small luxury ship EUROPA 2, scheduled between June and August 2027, offering guests unique routes from Southeast Asia across the Indian Ocean and African coastlines to the western Mediterranean. These new voyages replace the previously published Red Sea… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HANOVER, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group has announced its entry into the Japanese market with the signing of its first hotel management agreement in the country, marking a new milestone in the company’s global expansion. The newly built TUI Suneo Otaru, scheduled to open in 2029, will introduce the group’s leisure… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has introduced a new free layover tour program that gives transfer passengers the chance to discover the city’s cultural landmarks and iconic views during their transit. The initiative, jointly organized with Trip.com, is available to passengers with at least seven hours… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ROME, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Rome is preparing to host the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma in April 2026, an event set to showcase the finest of Italian automotive heritage, luxury lifestyle, and cultural elegance. Initially planned for 2025 but postponed due to the passing of the Pope, the debut edition has now been… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cabbidder, a new UK travel app, has officially launched with the goal of making airport transfers and long-distance taxi bookings easier and more transparent. Instead of calling multiple firms, passengers can post their journey details once in the app and receive offers from licensed Hackney and Private Hire Operators nationwide. The platform simplifies… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MEXICO/ MIAMI, 2025-Sep-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has expanded its presence in Mexico with the debut of Tru by Hilton Saltillo and Homewood Suites by Hilton Saltillo, a dual-branded development owned by American Hotels Group. Located in one of the country’s fastest-growing industrial hubs, the new properties bring together comfort and convenience for… Read the full news article