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The Soaltee Kathmandu Joins Autograph Collection, Showcasing Nepalese Heritage in Modern Luxury

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(IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection has debuted in South Asia with The Soaltee Kathmandu, Autograph Collection, located on 12 acres in Kathmandu’s Tahachal area. The historic 1966 property features 285 uniquely appointed rooms and suites overlooking the Himalayas, Swayambhunath Stupa, and manicured gardens. A “Storyteller” installation animates the hotel’s public spaces with personal narratives… Read the full news article

NoMad London Unveils Twenty8 NoMad: Wood-Fired NYC Flavors in a Modern Victorian Setting

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(IN SHORT) NoMad London launches Twenty8 NoMad, a New York–inspired bistro in its historic 28 Bow Street home. Designed by Martin Brudnizki, the restaurant evokes a contemporary palm court with rattan detailing, greenery, and a central wood-burning hearth. Its menu—overseen by Bryce Shuman, Zak Gregoire, and Martha Hernandez—features NYC classics reimagined: Union Square–style crudités, Little… Read the full news article

Victorian Building Restoration Completes Hotel del Coronado’s Major $550 Million Makeover

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(IN SHORT) Hotel del Coronado has completed its Victorian building restoration, the final phase of Blackstone Real Estate’s $550 million renovation plan. The work included refurbishing public spaces, updating all guestrooms with bright, Victorian-inspired décor, and adding two signature restaurants: Nobu Del Coronado and Veranda. Iconic ballrooms and the central garden courtyard—with the restored Naiad… Read the full news article

IHG Doubles Down on Osaka Expansion with Ten Hotels and Seven Brands During World Expo

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(IN SHORT) To coincide with World Expo Osaka Kansai, IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Osaka portfolio to ten hotels and 3,249 rooms—surpassing its Tokyo presence—and now spans seven brands from luxury (Vignette Collection at the former RIHGA Royal Hotel) to midscale (three Garner Hotels). This growth builds on a presence dating back to… Read the full news article

IHG and NetEase Cloud Music Debut Summer Soiree Playlist with NFC Magnet Perks and Pop-Up Parties

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts, alongside Kimpton, Regent, and Hotel Indigo, has launched the “Let’s Get Away, Ignite This Summer” music experience in collaboration with NetEase Cloud Music. From July 1 to August 31, 2025, guests at participating Greater China properties booking through the IHG app or WeChat will receive a special NFC magnet… Read the full news article

Two Sister Hotels by IHG and Grupo Poma Elevate Miraflores with InterContinental Real and Hotel Indigo Openings

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts and Grupo Poma’s Real Hotels & Resorts have launched two sister properties—InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores and Hotel Indigo Lima Miraflores—perched on Lima’s Costa Verde cliffs. InterContinental offers 321 rooms (29 suites), a Club lounge, 11 meeting spaces, and Lima’s largest rooftop infinity pool. Hotel Indigo features 76 rooms (10… Read the full news article

Hilton Empowers Communities and Reduces Emissions with Nearly One Million Career Opportunities and $7.3 Million in Impact Investments

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(IN SHORT) In 2024, Hilton reinforced its century-old commitment to “spreading the light and warmth of hospitality” through its Travel with Purpose strategy and the Hilton Global Foundation. The company generated nearly one million learning and career growth opportunities and logged 452,000 volunteer hours, while investing $7.3 million in community initiatives. Key workforce programs include… Read the full news article

Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Unmatched Summer Deals with $2,000 in Free Extras, Kids Sail Free and Up to 35% Off for Military and Educators

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(IN SHORT) This summer, Norwegian Cruise Line elevates its value proposition by combining up to $1,000 off cruise fares with its More at Sea™ package—worth over $2,000 in added amenities—and Kids Sail Free on select voyages. Travelers can explore Europe’s top bucket-list ports on seven- to 17-day voyages, unpacking just once as they sail from… Read the full news article

Experience Africa 2025 Sets the Agenda for Africa’s Tourism Future

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ATTA® Events announces focused speaker line-up and event programme for its flagship B2B tourism event in London   LONDON, UK, 2025-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA®) has officially revealed the speaker line-up for Experience Africa 2025 — the UK’s only trade show dedicated exclusively to showcasing the continent’s… Read the full news article

Celebrate 50 Years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in West Hollywood

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LOS ANGELES, 2025-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Put on your fishnets, grab your feather boas and don’t forget the toast—The Rocky Horror Picture Show is turning 50 this year! The cult classic that taught generations to dance the Time Warp, embrace the absurd and celebrate self-expression. It has become a staple of midnight movie… Read the full news article

Three-Way MOU Signed at Paris Air Show to Advance Zero-Emissions Dash 8 Regional Aircraft

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(IN SHORT) Conscious Aerospace, KLM, and Transavia have signed a three-party MOU at the Paris Air Show to co-develop a liquid-hydrogen fuel cell propulsion retrofit for the Dash 8-300 regional aircraft. The partnership—which includes knowledge-sharing on cabin and cargo layouts, route viability studies, and cost modeling—was formalized before Dutch civil-aviation officials. Conscious Aerospace CEO Erik… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport Unveils Alembic: Mediterranean Small Plates and Local Drinks in Departure Lounge

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(IN SHORT) Alembic, a new Mediterranean-style restaurant, opens in Bristol Airport’s departure lounge on 3 July. The light-bite menu—from Padron peppers and focaccia to Gambas al Ajillo and Spanish meatballs—is paired with locally sourced coffee and spirits. Breakfast offerings blend traditional (scrambled eggs on sourdough, bacon croissants) with Mediterranean options (shakshuka, five-bean toast). Vegetarian, vegan,… Read the full news article

Beijing Hosts PATA–Visa Training for Chinese Tourism SMEs on Digital Marketing and International Payments

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(IN SHORT) PATA and Visa are hosting their first SME capacity-building workshop in Beijing, equipping Chinese tourism businesses with digital-marketing strategies, visitor-friendly international payment solutions, and data insights on inbound travellers. This follows similar programmes across Southeast Asia and is supported by key local and regional partners. The training addresses China’s advanced mobile-payment landscape and… Read the full news article

New UN Tourism Partnerships in Croatia to Advance Research, Policy and Awards for Sustainability

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(IN SHORT) UN Tourism has signed memoranda with Croatia’s Ministry of Tourism and Sport and the University of Zagreb to establish a Research Centre for Sustainable Tourism and to inaugurate a Sustainable Tourism Awards. The Centre will generate applied research and policy guidance in governance, sustainability, knowledge exchange, multi-stakeholder collaboration, climate action, and tourism law,… Read the full news article

Booking Holdings Secures Long-Term Renewal with Etraveli to Enhance Flight-Booking Platform

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(IN SHORT) Booking Holdings has agreed to an eight-year extension of its partnership with Etraveli Group, originally established in 2019. This renewal will support Booking.com’s ambition to scale its global flights offering—now live in 57 countries—and aims to deliver improved ease of use, expanded choice, and better value for travelers and partners. Booking Holdings CEO… Read the full news article

Seasonal Loganair Services Return to Belfast City Airport for Festive Travel

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(IN SHORT) Belfast City Airport is pleased to host Loganair’s seasonal Christmas flights from the Isle of Man on 20 and 27 December 2025 and 3 January 2026. Operating with a 72-seat ATR 72-600, these three return services will support up to 10,000 daily passenger movements in the lead-up to Christmas. Tickets start at £69.99,… Read the full news article

Michelin-Starred Yannick Alléno to Curate Signature Menus for Qatar Airways First and Business Class

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(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways has entered into a strategic partnership with Michelin-starred Chef Yannick Alléno to reimagine dining for First and Business Class passengers and select lounges. Highlights include a Pavyllon counter restaurant at Doha’s Hamad International Airport First Class Lounge, bespoke lounge dishes at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and exclusive menus on Paris–Doha flights. The… Read the full news article

New Hong Kong–Munich Flights Push Cathay Pacific Toward 100 Weekly European Return Services

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(IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific has launched its first direct flights between Hong Kong and Munich, operating four weekly services on the Airbus A350-900. This addition follows the Rome seasonal route and precedes Brussels’s return service. Alongside HK Express, the airline group now connects customers to 100 destinations globally, having introduced 18 new cities in 2025…. Read the full news article

Almost All Scots Say Tourism Is Crucial to Scotland’s Economy, YouGov Survey Finds

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(IN SHORT) VisitScotland’s 2025 resident survey shows that 95% of Scottish adults view tourism as one of the economy’s most important sectors, alongside energy and hospitality. Conducted by YouGov with 1,032 respondents in January, the survey found that 91% believe tourism brings national economic benefits and investment, while 72% see it as a job creator…. Read the full news article

Changi Airport Group and Meilan Airport Forge Two-Year Partnership to Expand Routes and Cargo

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(IN SHORT) Changi Airport Group and Haikou Meilan International Airport have signed a two-year MOU to intensify collaboration in airport operations, route and cargo expansion, staff training, and technological innovation. Meilan Airport—operational since 1999 and now serving 138 cities on 227 routes—will share best practices with CAG in terminal and airside management and develop talent… Read the full news article

Bombardier Global 7500 Breaks Transatlantic Speed Record Flying Montreal to Paris in 5 ½ Hours

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(IN SHORT) The Bombardier Global 7500 has set a new transatlantic speed record, flying from Montreal to Paris in 5 hours and 30 minutes at over 1,000 km/h, further extending its list of more than 100 records. This achievement reinforces the 7500’s status as the fastest business jet connecting major global cities under real-world conditions,… Read the full news article

Amadeus Strengthens Scandinavian Reach with Renewed Partnership with Arrive Agencies

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(IN SHORT) Amadeus has renewed its partnership with Arrive Agencies, ensuring continued access to a robust portfolio of travel technology solutions—including NDC airline content, the Productivity Tracker for analytics, the Outpayce B2B Wallet for payments, and the Amadeus Value Hotels platform—while celebrating their collaboration on Cytric Easy since September 2024. This extension reinforces Amadeus’s commitment… Read the full news article

Global Hospitality Veteran Susanne Hatje Named General Manager for Conservatorium Hotel Rebrand

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(IN SHORT) Susanne Hatje has been appointed General Manager of Amsterdam’s Conservatorium Hotel effective 2 June 2025, guiding its transition to Mandarin Oriental branding in Q1 2026. With more than 28 years in luxury hospitality and 18 years in senior Mandarin Oriental roles, she most recently led the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Mayfair, and previously… Read the full news article

Veteran Hospitality Leader Edouard Lapasset Named General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris

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(IN SHORT) Edouard Lapasset, who has served as Hotel Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris since 2022, has been appointed General Manager effective June 1, 2025. With almost 20 years in high-end hospitality and 11 years with Mandarin Oriental, he has held pivotal roles—Assistant Front Office Manager in Geneva, Director of Rooms in Geneva and Doha—gaining… Read the full news article

San Antonio’s The Shops at La Cantera Voted #1 U.S. Shopping Center by USA TODAY Readers

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(IN SHORT) The Shops at La Cantera has been voted the #1 shopping center in the USA by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards—the only Texas mall to make the list. Located within a 1,700-acre luxury community, the open-air center features four anchor stores (Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard’s and Macy’s), over 165 specialty shops and… Read the full news article

New Morgan’s Hotel™ Introduces Personalized, Tech-Forward Hospitality on Wurzbach Parkway in San Antonio

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(IN SHORT) Morgan’s Hotel™ is launching an Ultra-Accommodating™ boutique property in San Antonio, combining bespoke design, AI-powered concierge service and assistive technology to deliver tailored stays at an affordable rate. The 90-room development on Wurzbach Parkway offers digital room keys, voice-activated controls, oversized accommodations, accessible facilities, a fitness center, lighted outdoor pool and signature dining… Read the full news article

MARRIOTT MEDIA Debuts as a Traveler-First Network Combining First-Party Data with Contextual Engagement

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(IN SHORT) Marriott International has launched MARRIOTT MEDIA, a traveler-centric media network designed to integrate brand messages seamlessly across guests’ digital and physical experiences. By harnessing first-party data from 237 million Marriott Bonvoy members and 9,500 properties, the platform enables precise targeting based on demographics, travel intent and on-site behavior. Guests benefit from relevant recommendations… Read the full news article

San Juan’s La Concha Resort Completes Major Refresh with New Dining, Spa and Signature Experiences

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(IN SHORT) La Concha Resort has become La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, an Autograph Collection Hotel, following a comprehensive renovation and the debut of its redesigned Suite Tower with 238 suites by Celano Design. The property now offers immersive culinary venues—including Levant by Michael White, Tekka Bar and the upcoming AQA Oceanfront—alongside a bespoke cocktail-personalization… Read the full news article

JW Marriott Debuts Sustainable Beachfront Resort on Crete with Private-Pool Villas and Farm-to-Table Dining

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(IN SHORT) JW Marriott has launched its first Mediterranean beach resort on Crete: JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa near Chania, featuring 160 rooms, suites and villas—most with private pools—across 100 acres of Aegean coastline. Designed by Block722, the energy-conscious resort integrates geothermal and solar technologies with local materials and planted roofs. Culinary offerings include… Read the full news article

Three-Way Aviation Alliance Begins Work to Make 90-Seat Electric Aircraft a Reality

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(IN SHORT) Elysian Aircraft, together with KLM and Transavia, has initiated a collaborative workshop series to accelerate the deployment of battery-electric aviation. Focusing on Elysian’s 90-seat E9X—capable of 800 km range—the partners will pool expertise in engineering, operations and commercial strategy to ensure viable electric services on regional routes. Transavia contributes real-world operational and maintenance… Read the full news article