UNWTO and AVIAREPS partner to offer destination marketing grants in Europe

Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO will work with its Affiliate Member AVIAREPS to offer grants for destination marketing and research services to five countries in Europe. The UNWTO + AVIAREPS Destination Marketing Grant will allow selected Member States to benefit from a range of digital marketing services, to be supplied on… Read the full press release

Marriott Hotels and Manchester United offer Suite of Dreams contest with overnight stay at Old Trafford

Sleepover-of-a-lifetime returns, giving one lucky fan the unrivaled chance to wake up at Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Hotels® – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s® portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, along with Manchester United, one of the world’s most popular sports teams, are offering fans the chance… Read the full press release

ANA Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthen strategic alliance in hotel business operations to raise awareness of ANA Group’s airline network and IHG Hotels & Resorts properties

Strengthens the multifaceted collaboration with one of Japan’s largest airline and hotel networks ANA HOLDINGS and IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan have signed a comprehensive commercial agreement. The agreement will develop the strategic alliance that started in 2006 and strengthen cooperation in various fields, predominantly in sales and marketing. A series of joint campaigns will… Read the full press release

British Airways and VisitBritain team up for new campaign: ‘Ask Britain Anything

London, UK, 2023-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The US has always been curious about British culture, but how well do Americans truly know the British? British Airways and VisitBritain have joined forces in a new campaign that gives an insider’s view on modern Britain, with all its vibrancy and warmth, to inspire US visitors… Read the full press release

Mekong Region Travel Boosted by Re-imagined Website

BANGKOK, 2023-Mar-8 — /Travel PR News/ — ​ The official website of Mekong Tourism has been re-imagined with a range of dynamic new digital elements for a variety of visitors – from consumer travellers to academics and researchers, from journalists to sustainable tourism advocates. Managed by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), the new-look mekongtourism.org… Read the full press release

Swoop Airlines Launches Clothing Line with Unique Debut Product: The Warmest Hoodie Ever with Round-Trip Airfare Included

Calgary, AB, 2023-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (February 22, 2023), Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline announced the launch of a clothing line called Swoopwear, with an innovative debut product, coined “The Warmest Hoodie Ever.”While the hoodie itself is a simple cotton and polyester blend, it’s “the warmest ever” because each limited-edition hoodie comes… Read the full press release

Journalists from Top Indian Media Outlets Explore the Maldives to Showcase its Unique Tourism Offerings

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — A team of journalists from India are visiting the Maldives, upon invitation by Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives), to immerse themselves in the tourism offers, unique experiences, and exciting encounters awaiting tourists in the Sunny Side of Life. The journalists on this… Read the full press release

Emirates Announces Three-Year Sponsorship Deal with Great Britain SailGP Team, Bringing “Fly Better” Brand to the High Seas

The airline has announced it will be the first-ever Title Partner of one the world’s most successful sailing teams, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and the Great Britain SailGP Team, one of the world’s most successful sailing teams, today (16 February… Read the full press release

New Hotel Industry Consultancy Launched in Vietnam

Apart from advising independent hoteliers on how to be profitable in a post-Covid travel era, Wafaifo Optimisers are also drawing on many years of big brand hotel experience to run their own ambitious hotel project   HOI AN, VIETNAM – 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — A new hotel business consultancy, Wafaifo Optimisers, has been launched… Read the full press release

Hosting guests this Valentine’s Day? Here’s how to make your guests’ break away extra special 

DEVON, UK, 2023-Feb-10— /Travel PR News/— Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and many people will likely be planning a romantic break with a loved one to mark the occasion. According to Google, searches have increased 84 percent in the past week alone for ‘valentine’s breaks’ and 2.5K searches for ‘romantic breaks UK’ in… Read the full press release

Maldives Showcases Best of Tourism at FESPO 2023 in Switzerland: MMPRC Joins Forces with 12 Industry Partners

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is thrilled to announce our participation in FESPO 2023, Switzerland’s premier travel and tourism event. Taking place from 2-5 February, over 600 exhibitors are expected to join this event held in Zürich, Switzerland. MMPRC is showcasing the best… Read the full press release

Maldives Named “Best Long-Haul Destination of the Year” at UK’s Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards 2022

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives has won the title of ‘Best Long-Haul Destination of the Year’’ in the UK’s Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards 2022, held at London’s Royal Automobile Club on the 19th of January 2023. The Maldives secured the title competing against destinations such as Canada, Ecuador,… Read the full press release

Visit Maldives Leads 64 Industry Representatives at OTM Mumbai Travel Trade Event

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), along with 64 industry representatives, are currently in Mumbai, India, participating at one of the premium travel trade events held in the country, OTM Mumbai. MMPRC and our industry partners are at this event to connect with travel trade… Read the full press release

Weeva Showcases Sustainability Solutions at OurAfrica.Travel

New Sustainability Management Platform Weeva to attend OurAfrica.Travel this month

Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ —Weeva showcases Sustainability Solutions at OurAfrica.Travel. Weeva will be exhibiting at OurAfrica.Travel for the first time in February 2023. The recently launched digital sustainability management system was created for the tourism industry to manage the complicated and sometimes daunting task of “sustainability” and to help build… Read the full press release

OurAfrica.Travel Returns 20 – 24 February

Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — OurAfrica.Travel returns this month, connecting eager buyers with exhibitors from across Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Organisers of OurAfrica.Travel, Allie Hunt and Storm Napier Now in its 4th year this virtual B2B tradeshow provides a platform for those selling the African and Indian Ocean… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines Launches “Welcome to World Class” Global Campaign

Singapore, 2023-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) today (30 January 2023) launched its latest global brand campaign, which will run on television, print, digital, out-of-home, and social media platforms. Titled Welcome to World Class, the campaign reflects the Airline’s commitment to deliver an exceptional customer experience across the end-to-end travel journey. This… Read the full press release

AirAsia Super App Launches #AyokemBALI Campaign to Bring Tourists to the Iconic Island of the Gods and its Hidden Gems

Launches #AyokemBALI campaign to invite foreigners to rekindle remarkable experience in idyllic Bali airasia ride provides seamless e-hailing transportation to explore Island of the Gods Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2023-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bali, also known as the Island of the Gods, has so many charms like no other. For a long time, the… Read the full press release

Northstar Travel Group Appoints Nick Powell as Managing Director of EMEA, Focusing on Growth and Development in UK and European Markets

Rutherford, New Jersey, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Northstar Travel Group (“Northstar”), the largest information services, data, events, and marketing solutions company focused exclusively on the travel industry, has named Nick Powell Managing Director, EMEA effective today (January 17, 2023). Powell replaces David Chapple, Managing Director of the group since its acquisition in 2019,… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises Launches New Global Brand Campaign: ‘Discover the Future of Cruising’ Showcasing Commitment to Sustainability

MSC Cruises launches its new global brand campaign – “Discover the future of cruising” – to be rolled-out in over 30 markets, and which highlights the brand’s long-standing and unwavering commitment to sustainability Filmed on board MSC World Europa, the most environmentally advanced ship to date within the MSC Cruises fleet, the campaign zeroes in… Read the full press release

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation Promotes the Sunny Side of Life at MATKA Nordic Travel Fair 2023

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is taking part in the MATKA Nordic Travel Fair 2023 to promote the Sunny Side of Life to the Nordic travel trade and consumers. The event is being held from 19 to 22 January 2023 at the Messukeskus… Read the full press release

Discover the Sunny Side of Life: Maldives Showcases Diverse Tourism Experiences at Fitur 2023 Trade Fair

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), along with our industry partners, are marketing the Sunny Side of Life and all its wonders at Fitur 2023, the global meeting point for tourism professionals and leading trade fair for inbound and outbound markets. From January 18th to… Read the full press release

Plan a Show-Me State Getaway with the new 2023 Missouri Travel Guide

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Jan. 18, 2023 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers can now order a free 2023 Missouri Travel Guide to help plan their vacation in the Show-Me State. The annual publication provides information about hundreds of destinations in Missouri, including state parks, lakes, golf courses, museums, theaters, hiking and biking trails, wineries, and… Read the full press release

Maldives Partners with McDonald’s Travel TV to Promote Unique Experiences in German-Speaking Markets

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) has launched a campaign with McDonald’s Travel TV to promote the Maldives in the German-speaking markets. The Maldives will be advertised in 700 McDonald’s outlets with a reach of 35 million consumers. The advertisement will showcase the unique… Read the full press release

Thailand’s Tourism Authority Aims to Build on Success of ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022’ Campaign

A series of new concepts and enhanced efforts are introduced to continue the milestone achievement from the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022’ campaign. Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is strengthening the ongoing “Visit Thailand Year: Amazing New Chapters” campaign towards a meaningful travel direction. Underlining the kingdom’s… Read the full press release

Leading Industry Executives Appointed to Brand USA’s 2023 Board of Directors, Led by Todd Davidson as Board Chair

WASHINGTON, DC, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, today (January 11, 2023) announced the newly appointed and reappointed directors who will comprise its 2023 board of directors. Todd Davidson, chief executive officer of Travel Oregon, will serve as board chair. Davidson was first appointed to… Read the full press release

Iberia and Turespaña Unveil Groundbreaking Tourism Campaign to Showcase Spain’s Best to the World

A few days before the start of FITUR, the airline and the Spanish Tourism Institute present a campaign to promote Spain among the nearly seven million travellers who fly with Iberia between America and Europe each year. The new on-board safety video shows nine of the countless tourist destinations in Spain: Toledo, Santiago de Compostela,… Read the full press release

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation partners with Cozmo Travel to promote the Maldives in Qatar and the Middle East in Hybrid Marketing Campaign

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has kicked off a hybrid marketing campaign with Cozmo Travel to promote the Maldives in Qatar and the Middle East. Throughout this campaign, we aim to promote the unique geographical features of the Maldives, the luxurious services, products and… Read the full press release

Swissport selects BCW as Global PR Partner to Boost Communications Strategy

Zurich, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has appointed BCW as its first multi-disciplinary, global partner for PR, Public Affairs and Crisis Communications. In close collaboration with local teams, Swissport Group Communications and BCW Switzerland will coordinate the partnership from Zurich, where Swissport International AG is headquartered. Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services… Read the full press release

Top 100 USA Spas of 2022

Couples Massage, Spa Pechanga, Spas of America

NEW YORK, United States of America, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ —America’s passion for spa and wellness travel surged in 2022, with consumers seeking out new and exciting spa and wellness experiences across the country. Spas of America the largest spa and wellness travel website has announced its Top 100 USA Spas of 2022. The annual award… Read the full press release