(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Makson India Hospitality Pvt Ltd to develop InterContinental Jaipur Achrol Resort, a new 225-key luxury resort scheduled to open in 2030 near Jaipur, India. The project forms part of IHG’s broader strategy to expand its luxury hospitality footprint across high-growth leisure destinations in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Centinel Public Partnerships and IHG Hotels & Resorts have been selected by the Department of the Air Force to modernize and manage on-base lodging across U.S. Air Force installations under a 50-year agreement. The phased programme, beginning with 23 installations, will transition lodging operations toward commercial ownership and management while aiming to improve… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways is expanding its African route network with resumed services, additional flight frequencies and a new destination launch for Summer 2026. The airline will restart flights to Seychelles, Kigali and Marrakesh while increasing operations to cities including Cairo, Cape Town and Dar es Salaam. Qatar Airways will also begin three weekly flights… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership through additional codeshare routes and reciprocal loyalty programme benefits. Starting in June 2026, the airlines will connect travellers to more than 40 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Philippines through expanded network integration. The partnership also enables Privilege Club… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport is expanding its transatlantic travel network for Summer 2026 with the return of daily seasonal routes operated by United Airlines to Chicago and Delta Air Lines to New York City. Together, the services add approximately 95,000 seats and contribute to a record summer schedule featuring 40 routes and more than 340,000… Read the full news article
(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2026-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Against the vast desert backdrop of Dubai South, where the outlines of tomorrow’s aviation ecosystem are steadily taking shape, the ceremonial turning of sand this week marked something far larger than the beginning of another infrastructure project. It was the latest signal that Dubai’s ambitions to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) voco Darwin Suites has officially opened in Darwin as the first voco-branded hotel in the Northern Territory and the first voco Suites property in Australia. Operated under IHG Hotels & Resorts, the 88-suite hotel combines apartment-style accommodation with premium hotel amenities and lifestyle-focused hospitality. The opening strengthens Darwin’s growing accommodation sector while expanding… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The scent of citrus peels drying in the Omani sun is not the sort of detail most travelers expect to remember from a luxury resort stay. Nor are jars of bubbling kimchi in a London fermentation lab, reusable milk kegs arriving at an urban hotel kitchen, or… Read the full news article
(NEWS) TOKYO, Japan, 2026-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As airlines increasingly look for ways to connect with passengers beyond the flight itself, sports partnerships are becoming a growing part of the travel experience — and All Nippon Airways is leaning further into that strategy through a new collaboration campaign with the Japan Football Association…. Read the full news article
(NEWS) NADI, Fiji, 2026-May-15 — /Travel PR News/ — For decades, airlines have focused heavily on comfort upgrades, premium seating, and inflight dining as ways to improve long-haul travel. Increasingly, however, attention is shifting toward a different challenge altogether: how passengers actually feel physically and mentally after spending hours in the air. Fiji Airways is now… 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
(NEWS) PARIS, 2026-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — In the French Alps, competition among luxury hospitality brands is increasingly shifting toward highly exclusive, experience-driven mountain resorts, and Raffles Hotels and Resorts is preparing to make its debut in the alpine market with a new property planned for Courchevel 1850, one of Europe’s most established high-end ski… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LOS ANGELES, California, Unites States, 2026-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southern California rail operators are continuing to position train travel as an alternative to major event traffic, and this weekend Metrolink will once again adjust service routes to accommodate visitors attending the annual California Strawberry Festival. Based on details shared in Metrolink’s official announcement,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Aberdeen International Airport and Stagecoach have launched a refreshed 727 bus service operating 24 hours a day between Portlethen, Aberdeen city centre, and the airport, creating the first continuous cross City-Shire route in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The upgraded service provides more frequent and accessible journeys alongside affordable £5.80 Dayrider fares for airport passengers…. Read the full news article
(NEWS) SAN ANTONIO, TX, United States, 2026-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Theme parks across the United States are continuing to expand their after-dark entertainment offerings, and this summer SeaWorld San Antonio is placing a major focus on nighttime programming with the return of Electric Ocean, accompanied by a new drone show, expanded live entertainment, and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises has launched its first Alaska cruise season with MSC Poesia departing Seattle on the company’s inaugural voyage to the region. The upgraded cruise ship will operate weekly seven-night itineraries through September, visiting destinations including Ketchikan, Juneau, Icy Strait Point and Victoria while offering scenic cruising through Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways will launch new services to Bogotá and Caracas from 22 July 2026, becoming the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela and the first airline to connect the Middle East directly with both cities. The twice-weekly route will operate via Doha, Bogotá, and Caracas, expanding Qatar Airways’ Americas network to 16 destinations…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Silversea has completed the revitalization of Silver Spirit, introducing upgraded public spaces, a new Mediterranean-inspired poolside concept called Riviera, and the debut of the brand’s S.A.L.T. culinary immersion programme onboard the ship. The refurbished vessel now features enhanced dining, wellness, and entertainment experiences designed around destination-focused luxury travel. Silver Spirit has returned to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk of Dusit International has received the Thailand Meetings Leadership Award at the inaugural Thailand MICE Legacy Awards 2026. The recognition honours her more than 30 years of contribution to Thailand’s meetings and business events sector, including her leadership role within the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association. Organised by the Thailand Convention… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates SkyCargo has integrated its cargo booking services with Pelicargo, becoming the first Middle Eastern cargo airline to establish API connectivity with the U.S.-focused digital airfreight platform. The partnership allows freight forwarders and logistics customers to access real-time bookings and cargo capacity through Pelicargo’s marketplace. Emirates SkyCargo said the move supports growing customer… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Airbnb has launched a new FIFA World Cup 2026™ community legacy initiative with the groundbreaking of a soccer mini-pitch at P.S. 112 Bronxwood in the Bronx. The project is part of a more than $1 million investment that will fund five mini-pitches across New York City and New Jersey to expand youth access… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has launched Circolo Al Fresco, a new summer concept inspired by traditional Italian social clubs and designed around leisure, outdoor dining, games, and wellness experiences. Set within the hotel’s historic Gherardesca Garden, the concept transforms the pool area into an open-air summer salon featuring bocce, chess, mini golf, poolside… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Marriott International has launched the City Express by Marriott brand in Asia Pacific with the opening of two hotels in Osaka, Japan. City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya and City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South offer a combined 243 rooms and are designed to provide affordable, efficient and modern accommodations for business and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement for the development of Garner Hotel Jagdalpur, marking the Garner brand’s entry into Chhattisgarh and expanding IHG’s presence in India’s emerging hospitality markets. The 117-room hotel will be developed by Freedom Hospitality and managed by United Hospitality Management, with opening planned for 2029. IHG said… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Edmonton International Airport will see the return of nonstop seasonal flights to Cancun as Flair Airlines restores winter services from Edmonton, Calgary and Montreal beginning in December 2026. The Edmonton route will operate three times weekly through April 2027, while Calgary and Montreal will also receive regular nonstop Cancun service throughout the winter… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Tourism Industry Aotearoa has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s proposed Conservation Amendment Bill, calling it the most significant reform of conservation legislation in around 40 years. TIA Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram said the tourism sector has long pushed for modernisation of the current conservation framework, particularly around concession systems governing tourism activities on… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2026-May-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Barcelona is preparing for an unusually significant cultural year in 2026, as the city combines its designation as World Capital of Architecture with the centenary of the death of Antoni Gaudí. Across the city, exhibitions, performances, guided tours, and restoration milestones are expected to place renewed international… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises has introduced MSC Concierge, a new AI-powered digital assistant integrated into the MSC for Me mobile app to provide cruise passengers with real-time onboard assistance and personalised recommendations. Available in more than 90 languages, the free service allows guests to book restaurants, spa treatments and shore excursions, check account information and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Scandinavian Airlines has been ranked both the world’s most punctual airline and Europe’s most punctual airline in Cirium’s April 2026 On-Time Performance report after achieving an on-time arrival rate of 89.53 percent. The recognition marks the second consecutive month SAS has led the global rankings and comes during a period of ongoing operational… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Pacific Asia Travel Association has unveiled the full programme and speaker line-up for the PATA Annual Summit 2026, which will take place in South Korea from 11 to 13 May under the theme “Navigating Towards a Resilient Future.” The summit coincides with PATA’s 75th anniversary and will gather tourism leaders, economists, destination marketers,… Read the full news article