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Held on 17 October 2026, the riverside gathering also featured the Sacred Dancers of Angkor and welcomed hotel guests, staff and local residents. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jaya House River Park says 410 Buddhist monks joined a candlelit ceremony for global peace in Siem Reap on 17 October 2026. The riverside gathering brought hotel guests, staff and... Read the full news article
Oct 22 · 19:13·Travel PR News
Travel · Marketing & advertising
New US Transportation Department figures place Delta first for on-time arrivals and JetBlue last, while early-morning flights show a marked punctuality advantage. KEY TAKEAWAYS Delta’s network led the August 2026 US marketing-carrier table at 77.0% on-time arrivals, compared with JetBlue at 59.7%. JetBlue posted the highest marketing-carrier cancellation rate at 6.2%; Allegiant had the lowest... Read the full news article
Oct 22 · 19:11·Travel PR News
Healthcare · Travel
When the Ebola outbreak struck Ituri province, the Lita General Reference Hospital (HGR) found itself on the front line, facing unprecedented pressure. Dilapidated infrastructure, a shortage of beds, and the absence of a functional laboratory made patient care extremely difficult, both for Ebola patients and for others not affected by the Bundibugyo virus. “From the very beginning, internal medicine unit was urgently targeted to receive Ebola patients, and it was not easy. We had to put two patients together on the same bed,” recalls Dr Alphonse Abekani Jawotho, the hospital’s medical director.
This situation had a considerable impact on attendance at this referral health facility. The maternity ward, which averaged 80 deliveries per month, saw that number cut in half in the first weeks after the outbreak was declared. In June, only 42 deliveries were performed, reflecting the community’s mistrust of a hospital that had become an Ebola treatment centre.
To expand capacity and provide facilities that met safety standards in the context of the outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) installed three tents and supplied 29 beds and mattresses for maternity and pediatrics. Beyond beds, support included essential equipment such as oxygen concentrators, monitoring devices, personal protective equipment (PPE), and medicines. “The PPE we received was sufficient to cover our needs for three to four months,” notes Dr Jawotho. The hospital also received two new ambulances dedicated to the Ebola response, while the old ambulance continues to serve other patients.
These investments enabled the hospital not only to respond immediately to Ebola but also to ensure continuity of care for the wider population, improving patient comfort and reducing exposure risks.
With these reinforcements and measures that reassure the community, Lita Hospital is gradually regaining its clientele. When four year old Dieuveille* was injured in a traffic accident, his mother did not hesitate to travel 12 kilometers from Limani, in the Nizi health zone, to Lita. Suffering from trauma, the boy has been treated in pediatrics for 10 days. “We are no longer afraid to come to the hospital here. Moreover, the staff are doing their job well. Since we arrived, my son is getting better, and I hope we can go home soon,” says Aimerance, Dieuveille’s mother.
The quality care praised by Aimerance stems from an intensive training conducted for more than 600 health workers across all categories, from internal medicine to maternity to hygiene staff. Additionally, a borehole was also installed to strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. These improvements transformed the way pregnant women and newborns are cared for, while guaranteeing free pediatric services.
The Lita experience illustrates a holistic approach to epidemic response while ensuring continuity of primary health care. “The Lita health zone will play a central role in managing not only Ebola virus disease but also in strengthening the health system,” says Dr Célestin Kambale Ndaliko, WHO field coordinator in the Lita health zone.
WHO, alongside other partners, helped reinforce basic services within the hospital. Coordination under the leadership of the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with community committees, integrated these gains into a sustainable dynamic. “The Ebola response served as a lever to profoundly transform the overall quality of our local health system. We moved from a one off emergency response to a dynamic of sustainable consolidation of our infrastructure,” emphasizes Dr Patience Pacifique Lokengama, chief medical officer of the zone.
Investments improved biosafety, hygiene, access to safe water, and medical waste management, strengthening community trust in the facility. Key services were particularly consolidated. Pediatrics and neonatology now welcome children in safer conditions, with reorganized care pathways. Maternity benefits from access to water and sanitation, ensuring more dignified and secure deliveries. Finally, the establishment of triage and IPC circuits allows suspected cases to be isolated quickly without interrupting general care.
Lita is no longer just an Ebola response centre: it has become a health hub attracting patients beyond its zone, a model of resilience and solidarity for the entire region.
In maternity, services are gradually returning to normal. In September, 56 deliveries were performed. Miriam, 39, a resident of Linji in the Nizi health zone, has just given birth at Lita’s maternity ward. Rocking her newborn gently, she expresses satisfaction with the care she received. “I can see that the service has improved. As soon as you arrive, you go through triage, and if you don’t show signs of Ebola, you are quickly redirected. And everything goes very well,” says Miriam. “The beds are very comfortable,” she adds with a hearty laugh.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of WHO Regional Office for Africa.
Oct 22 · 19:10·APO Group
Travel
The 2026 World Culinary Awards honour spotlights regional Vietnamese menus, seasonal produce and the carrier’s ambition to reach five-star service standards by 2030. KEY TAKEAWAYS Vietnam Airlines won the World’s Best Culinary Airline 2026 award, the first Asian carrier to earn the title. The recognition comes from a global awards vote that also featured Air... Read the full news article
Oct 22 · 19:08·Travel PR News
Travel
A seasonal city-break programme combines sightseeing at Beijing landmarks with Liangma River dining, a 90-minute spa ritual and a two-night room offer launching 23 October. KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Hotel Beijing is promoting autumn visits combining the Summer Palace, Chaoyang Park and Solana waterfront with hotel experiences. Liangma River options include a 50-minute afternoon tea... Read the full news article
Oct 22 · 18:48·Travel PR News
Travel
Argentine chef Gonzalo Aramburu joins executive chef Antonio Soriano for a one-night culinary collaboration on 22 October priced at EUR 195 per person. KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Hotel Madrid hosts a one-night Argentine dining collaboration at Dani Brasserie on 22 October 2026. Visiting chef Gonzalo Aramburu joins hotel executive chef Antonio Soriano for the event.... Read the full news article
Oct 22 · 18:46·Travel PR News
Travel
The Back Bay hotel plans a November 26 ballroom buffet, evening dishes at Trifecta, a family-style takeaway meal and private gatherings. KEY TAKEAWAYS Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday November 26 2026; the Beacon Ballroom buffet runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buffet admission costs USD 249 per adult and USD 85 per child under... Read the full news article
Oct 22 · 18:44·Travel PR News
Travel · Payments & fintech
Eligible Platinum Cardmembers can match to IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite, while selected hotel stays qualify for a limited-time RMB 370 cashback offer. KEY TAKEAWAYS Eligible American Express Platinum Cardmembers in mainland China can register for complimentary IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status valid through 31 December 2027. Completing 10 qualifying nights in the specified... Read the full news article
Oct 22 · 18:42·Travel PR News
Finance · Travel
Seattle’s tourism marketing organisation reported softer occupancy but higher hotel revenue as it honoured five community figures shaping the visitor experience. KEY TAKEAWAYS Visit Seattle reported that hotel occupancy averaged 84% across June, July and August 2026, while room revenue rose 3% to $366 million. Summer ADR reached about $298, with June and July becoming... Read the full news article
Oct 22 · 18:39·Travel PR News
Education · Travel
A ceremony at Wānaka celebrated the Class of 2026 and recognised Marema Johnson with the airport-sponsored Safety & Community Award. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nine Wānaka Heli students completed a two-year Diploma in Aviation programme, with their graduation celebrated on Saturday in October 2026. The course combines helicopter flying, theory and practical instruction to prepare students for... Read the full news article
Oct 22 · 18:37·Travel PR News
Travel · Aerospace & defense
The arrival of aircraft PH-YHI at Schiphol takes the airline’s Airbus fleet to 20, with replacement of older Boeing jets planned through 2031. KEY TAKEAWAYS Transavia’s twentieth Airbus A321neo, registered PH-YHI, arrived at Schiphol on 19 October 2026. Its reported fleet now includes 20 Airbus A321neos and 33 Boeing 737 aircraft. The carrier says the... Read the full news article
Oct 22 · 18:33·Travel PR News
Travel · Entertainment
Zac Brown Band and Lady A to Headline Two-Night Destination Music Weekend April 23–24, 2027, in Orlando, Florida, with Unique Access for Owners Across The Marriott Vacation Clubs Portfolio ORLANDO, Fla., October 22, 2026--The Marriott Vacation Clubs, a portfolio of premium vacation ownership brands ope
Oct 22 · 18:32·Business Wire