(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 press release
(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 press release
(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 press release
(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 press release
(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 press release
(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 press release
(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 press release
(IN SHORT) Avani’s Stay in Jurassic Paradise package celebrates the release of Jurassic World: Rebirth on 2 July 2025 by inviting families to a four-night adventure across two Krabi resorts. Highlights include movie-inspired dining, dinosaur-themed welcome treats, kayaking through mangroves, jungle hikes, and a choice of immersive spa treatments. Guests enjoy Jurassic-era cocktails, breakfast, inter-resort… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Mekong Kingdoms is offering fully private charters aboard the 50 m cruiser Bohème from June to September 2025. Groups of up to 26 can enjoy a three-night all-inclusive cruise from Luang Prabang to Xayaboury and back, with spacious suites, butler service, and gourmet dining. Guests participate in cultural excursions—such as Pak Ou Cave… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Anantara Siam Bangkok is commemorating its 25th World Gourmet Festival from 22–28 September 2025 with an exceptional lineup of global chefs. Three of the initial six restaurants—Jordnær, Burnt Ends and Amisfield—have just debuted in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Top 100, guaranteeing high demand. The roster also includes pastry innovator Janice Wong and… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards recognize 67 RIU hotels across 18 countries for outstanding guest reviews and service quality. Twelve of these properties—representing the platform’s top 1%—received the “Best of the Best” title, including leading resorts in Cape Verde, Spain, Ireland, Mexico, and Sri Lanka. The broader Traveller’s Choice roster highlights top-performing RIU… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek in Orlando debuts the SeaWorld Suite—a one-bedroom upscale “glamping” experience inspired by SeaWorld Orlando’s new Antarctica Realm—available August 1–September 8, 2024. The suite features Antarctic-themed décor, snow-and-water projections, plush penguin companions, and icicle-inspired ceilings, alongside full kitchens, living/dining spaces, and resort amenities. Bookings include four SeaWorld Orlando tickets (with… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Dusit Hotels and Resorts has opened Dusit Hotel AG Park, Chengdu within Tianfu Agricultural Expo Park in Xinjin, marking its first property in Sichuan Province and eighth in China. The resort features 241 guest rooms, seven private villas, farm-to-table and specialty dining outlets, a pool, spa-style wellness facilities, mahjong rooms, a children’s club,… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) This summer, World of Hyatt launches Camp Unwritten, an exclusive literary glamping series in collaboration with Reese’s Book Club and Under Canvas. Participants can book immersive weekend retreats—July in Columbia River Gorge with Alexene Farol Follmuth, July in the Great Smoky Mountains with Ally Condie, and August in Moab with the July 2025… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation confirmed that 101.9 million Playa Hotels & Resorts shares (82.8% of the outstanding total) were validly tendered by the June 9, 2025 deadline, together with Hyatt’s existing 12.1 million shares bringing total participation to 92.7%, thus meeting all conditions for its $13.50-per-share tender offer (≈$2.6 billion). The subsequent offer period… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Hyatt’s new Inclusive Collection property, Secrets Baby Beach Aruba, opens near Baby Beach Bay on Aruba’s southeastern shore as the brand’s first adults-only, all-inclusive resort on the island. The 304-suite property features nature-inspired décor, private balconies or terraces, and an exclusive Preferred Club tier with private pools and butler service. Dining options include… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Lucknam Park, a distinguished country house hotel near Bath, will become the inaugural British property in Accor’s Emblems Collection in Q4 2025. Celebrated for its heritage architecture, Michelin-starred restaurant, luxury spa, and 500-acre estate, Lucknam Park joins a portfolio defined by “quiet luxury” and intimate, character-rich design. Leadership quotes from Maud Bailly (CEO… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) ALL Accor has joined forces with Plusgrade’s Points platform to enable members to convert loyalty points from participating programs—like Bilt, Capital One, and Citi—into ALL Accor Reward points. This seamless exchange is powered by Plusgrade’s proven ancillary-revenue technology, offering guests greater flexibility in redeeming rewards across Accor’s portfolio of over 45 brands and… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto’s The Lounge & Bar has been named one of the world’s top 58 Hotel Star Bars by Forbes Travel Guide. Honoured for its standout beverage artistry, refined service, and immersive storytelling, the bar offers an elevated mixology experience set against the tranquil beauty of an 800-year-old pond garden. Signature… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Sofitel has launched its new Vestiaire, a 45-piece wardrobe collection designed in collaboration with French designer Cordelia de Castellane, to be introduced across its global hotels in 2026. The collection blends Parisian elegance with functionality and sustainability, replacing traditional uniforms with flowing, refined silhouettes. Celebrating the 25,000 employees who represent the brand worldwide,… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has launched the Maldives’ first magnesium-based spa treatments, developed in partnership with wellness brand “Of The Islands.” Drawing on magnesium chloride sourced from deep beneath the Netherlands, these innovative therapies deliver powerful benefits such as improved sleep, muscle recovery, and nervous system support through transdermal application. The new offerings… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Dusit International has officially launched Dusit Princess Melaka, its first property in Malaysia, in a grand ceremony officiated by the Governor of Melaka and attended by regional dignitaries and hospitality executives. Strategically situated in the UNESCO World Heritage City, the 296-room hotel blends Thai-inspired luxury with Melaka’s heritage and features world-class amenities, including… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Cucina, the acclaimed Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant, is celebrating the summer truffle season with a limited-time black truffle menu from 15 June to 16 August 2025. Crafted by Chef Andrea Delzanno, the six-course menu features exceptional Italian dishes enriched with aromatic black truffles from Western Australia. Signature offerings include beef carpaccio with… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Jumeirah Group is marking Global Wellness Day 2025 on June 14 by offering immersive, locally inspired wellness experiences across its Talise Spa locations in 15 destinations and 10 countries. Themed #ReconnectMagenta, the global programme includes unique activities such as sunrise yoga at Burj Al Arab, traditional blessings in Bali, sound healing in Bahrain,… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Choice University (ChoiceU) has earned five prestigious awards, including three Telly Awards and a GlobalCCU Silver Award, in recognition of its outstanding educational content for hotel owners and operators. With nearly 2 million courses completed in 2024, ChoiceU continues to empower franchisees with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in the competitive… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Anantara Hotels & Resorts invites travellers to explore the cultural heritage of the ancient Champa Kingdom with a curated five-day, four-night experience across Hoi An and Quy Nhon. The package includes stays at Anantara Hoi An Resort and Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, a luxury train journey aboard The Vietage, and excursions to historic… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Anantara Chiang Mai Resort introduces Whispers of the East, an exclusive afternoon tea collaboration with Chef Pongsakorn Jiarasatit of Jia Tong Heng, running from 1 June to 31 October 2025. The experience highlights Chiang Mai’s Chinese culinary heritage, featuring dim sum-style savouries, classic sweets, and premium tea pairings, set against the serene Mae… Read the full press release
Maldives & Zanzibar, 2025-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cocoon Collection is a family owned and run portfolio of six stunning resorts spread across Zanzibar and the Maldives, each offering unique experiences that blend contemporary design and warm hospitality with local culture and natural beauty. The Azzola family has a deep appreciation of the… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) NoMad Hotels is set to debut in Detroit in 2027 with the opening of NoMad Detroit, located in the historic Michigan Central Station. The partnership with Ford Motor Company and Hilton marks a significant milestone in the city’s revitalization and will bring a new luxury lifestyle experience to the region. The hotel will… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Hilton has achieved a milestone of 1,000 luxury and lifestyle hotels worldwide, with plans to open three new properties each week in 2025. Recent announcements include the signing of NoMad Detroit in partnership with Ford Motor Company, expanding the NoMad brand in global markets. Hilton’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio continues to grow with… Read the full press release