The PCO - Issue #124 | Edition 3 (2026)

 

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Me and All Hotel Leipzig Opens in Germany

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 CHICAGO, IL (July 20, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Me and All Hotel Leipzig, a 282-room hotel that combines Bauhaus-inspired design, local culture and social experiences in the heart of Leipzig. Operated by the Lindner Hotel Group as part of its strategic collaboration with Hyatt, the hotel reflects the successful combination between Hyatt’s global brand expertise and Lindner’s deep understanding of the German hospitality market.

This Week's Featured Voyage: The British Isles

 

From the Irish Sea to the English Channel, this seven-night voyage traces a stretch of coastline that spans centuries of maritime history and some of the British Isles' most storied ports. Liverpool and its waterfront, the standing stones near Fishguard, the sandy coves of St. Mary's, the Cornish villages of Dartmouth and Fowey, each offering a perspective that only reveals itself from the water. SeaDream moves through this coastline slowly, drawn into harbors that feel genuinely its own.

U-Dreamed it, we did it! Emirates redefines Economy Class journeys with world’s first U-Dream headrest

 

Dubai, UAE, 20 July 2026: Emirates is revealing another world first in the sky, transforming journeys for Economy Class passengers with the introduction of the U-Dream Headrest - a game-changing new seat addition that enables Economy Class customers to experience a whole new level of support and comfort inflight.

UK travelers to get Swiss e-gates and free mobile roaming

 

UK travelers heading to Switzerland will soon benefit from faster border processing and the return of free mobile roaming under a new UK-Switzerland trade agreement.

Turks and Caicos tourism reaches record Q2

 PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS – Turks and Caicos tourism recorded its highest-ever second-quarter visitor total in 2026, with arrivals increasing 5% year on year, according to Experience Turks and Caicos. The destination welcomed 384,590 stayover visitors between January and June, representing growth of 6% compared with the same period in 2025. 

ICAO warns over EU ETS aviation expansion

 MONTREAL – The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has expressed concern that the proposed EU ETS aviation expansion from 2029 would undermine the only globally harmonised measure covering CO2 emissions from international aviation.

Singapore Tourism Board and Traveloka Renew Partnership

 

To drive the next phase of tourism growth, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Traveloka yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Singapore as a preferred destination for travellers across five key source markets: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia.

Gibraltar bids farewell to 118-year old border controls with Spain

 

With the removal of borders between Spain and Gibraltar on July 15, the British Overseas Territory is launching a public awareness campaign to help travelers understand new dual border control procedures. It represents a major change for British visitors arriving by air from the UK.

GrandStay property opens in Spicer, MN

 GrandStay Hospitality has opened its newest GrandStay Hotel & Suites property in Spicer, MN.