UNWTO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strengthen cooperation

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2022-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have agreed on the next steps they will jointly take to establish tourism as a driver of growth, opportunity and development across the Middle East and beyond. Less than a year after the official opening of the Regional Office for… Read the full press release

VisitScotland attracting younger visitors in the next phase of Scotland is Calling campaign

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A multi-million pound global marketing campaign is set to bolster the recovery of Scotland’s valuable tourism and events industry by encouraging younger visitors to make Scotland their top travel choice this year. With 16-34 year olds expected to be among the first to travel this year, and… Read the full press release

BODYHOLIDAY ST LUCIA DEDICATES MARCH TO MASTERING THE ART OF SAILING – SPRING SAIL IS BACK

sailing offers courses in BodyHoliday led by professional sailor

London, United Kingdom, 2022-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — BodyHoliday St Lucia’s annual Spring Sail programme returns next month to offer curious visitors of all abilities the chance to explore this fun yet challenging sport under the guidance of an experienced Olympic sailor. Spring Sail will run from 7th March to 1st April this year… Read the full press release

Emirates announces partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau

The agreement reaffirms the airline’s commitment to Sri Lanka and outlines mutually beneficial initiatives to help drive trade and tourism to the country.  Since the nation safely re-opened to international tourists in February 2021, Emirates has carried more than 80,000 passengers to Colombo. Dubai, UAE, 2022-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has signed a… Read the full press release

The Empowering Women of Great Plains, Africa

London, UK, 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Great Plains offers safari experiences built around bespoke, caring and considerate values. Just by embarking on a safari with Great Plains in Kenya, Botswana or Zimbabwe, you are contributing to a wider mission, to help expand and protect natural habitats for future generations. There are many notable and inspiring… Read the full press release

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation and Kuoni UK launch destination marketing campaign

Male, Maldives, 2022-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) has kicked off a destination marketing campaign with Kuoni UK, taking place from 28th February for a duration of one month. Kuoni UK is a tour operator established in 1966, providing premium tourism offers from around the world to… Read the full press release

UNWTO and the World Health Organization (WHO) call for the lifting of travel bans

Madrid, Spain, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for the lifting of travel bans as they do not provide added value and continue to contribute to economic and social stress. The two UN agencies agreed to collaborate on a global trust architecture… Read the full press release

UNO announces partnership with UEFA

Europe, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) today (23 FEB 2022) announced their partnership around shared values and a common vision for the future. The leaders of both organizations met at the UEFA headquarters and agreed to jointly promote the benefits of sports… Read the full press release

Worldwide Travel Alliance Partners with Uganda’s Ganyana Safaris

Elephants in Queen Elizabeth National Park; the Lemala Wildwaters Lodge in Jinja; and the Silver Back adult male gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  New partnership starts as the destination launches its “Explore Uganda – The Pearl of Africa” campaign; covid testing on arrival at Entebbe also dropped from 16 February as Ugandan tourism recovery gets under way LOS ANGELES, CA, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Worldwide Travel Alliance (WTA) has announced a new partnership with… Read the full press release

PAU DE LUME LAUNCHES AT SAVOY PALACE

As part of the Savoy Signature collection of restaurants in Madeira A ‘must visit’ for contemporary, Portuguese sharing dishes, brunch, health food and local wines London, UK, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The luxurious Savoy Palace, a Leading Hotels of the World property in Madeira, is launching its seventh restaurant, to add to its… Read the full press release

BODYHOLIDAY ST LUCIA & MOSIMANN’S JOINTLY PRESENT NEW CULINARY EXPERIENCE: MOSIMANN’S EPICUREANISM AT BODYHOLIDAY

Mosimann's Epicureanism at BodyHoliday, Hed Chef Nick Hebditch, I-Tal restaurant at expertly crafted cuisines at the event

London, UK, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/  – BodyHoliday St. Lucia is delighted to introduce “Mosimann’s Epicureanism,” their latest limited-time-only gastronomic offering. Created in partnership with the historic private dining club, Mossimann’s London, expertly crafted dining experiences will be offered to the resort’s visitors from 8th March to 2nd April at two of BodyHoliday’s restaurants:… Read the full press release

Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya ready to welcome travelers back to Kenya for an unforgettable safari travel experiences

NAIROBI, Kenya, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism recovery journey has already begun since 2021; the industry anticipates recovering fully by 2023 and year 2022 is the main journey to recovery. Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya is on this journey to recovery to bring back travelers to Kenya who enjoy the best destination and safari… Read the full press release

PATA welcomes the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) as its newest government member

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to welcome the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) as its newest government member. STB’s mission is to shape a dynamic tourism landscape for Singapore in partnership with industry and community. PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera said, “I am truly honoured to… Read the full press release

HEMSWORTH COMMUNICATIONS CONTINUES EXPANDING GLOBAL TRAVEL & TOURISM CLIENT ROSTER

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hemsworth Communications today announced the addition of two international brands – Amsterdam-based Corendon Hotels & Resorts and Montreal-based Rental Escapes – to its thriving Travel & Tourism division. Effective immediately, the firm is responsible for driving U.S. PR efforts for both companies, including developing strategic media relations… Read the full press release

How to Book Tickets through Foreign Tourist Quota

Foreign Tourist Quota

Mumbai, India, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — If you are from abroad and not able to reserve a train ticket even through Tatkal quota, then try to book your ticket under Foreign Tourist Quota. This method is quite simple and tickets can be booked only through the official reservation counter. Foreign Tourist Quota Helpful… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia encourages travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia with Don’t Go Small. Go Australia campaign

Tourism Australia is launching a new campaign internationally to encourage travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia, with international borders re-opening to all fully vaccinated tourists and other visitors from 21 February 2022. Sydney, Australia, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Don’t Go Small. Go Australia is a $40 million campaign being rolled out… Read the full press release

UNWTO welcomed tourism leaders’ commitment to place sustainability and inclusivity at the heart of the sector’s restart and recovery

Americas, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has welcomed a pledge made by tourism leaders at the Adventure Next Latin America summit to realign the sector along a path of greater resilience and sustainability. The tourism trade event welcomed the Ministers of Tourism of Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Honduras, alongside high/level representatives of the governments of both Brazil and… Read the full press release

UNWTO welcomed tourism leaders at the Adventure Next Latin America summit

Americas, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has welcomed a pledge made by tourism leaders at the Adventure Next Latin America summit to realign the sector along a path of greater resilience and sustainability. The tourism trade event welcomed the Ministers of Tourism of Panama, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Honduras, alongside high/level representatives of the governments of both Brazil… Read the full press release

Shared yacht tours with Xclusive Yachts to explore the Dubai Sea

DUBAI, Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the raving videos in the social world of TikTok and Instagram reels in the UAE now is Yacht Rental Dubai. The top noted video featuring private yacht rental experience in Dubai has over 93K views and 2.9K interactions. People from all… Read the full press release

OurAfrica.Travel trade show returns in March 2022

LONDON, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The travel trade collectively sighed in relief when red lists and restrictions started to be removed – but the reality is that many of us, especially in places like Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands and the Middle East – are still navigating our way out of the shrapnel of… Read the full press release

2022 Travel Trends Report by Cloudbeds reveals three new booking trends

Reflecting on a year of great change within the travel industry, Cloudbeds’ 2022 Travel Trends Report analyses the emerging booking trends enabling savvy hoteliers and property owners to drive more revenue and profitability from their future guests. LONDON, UK, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Cloudbeds, the hospitality industry’s fastest-growing technology partner, launches its 2022… Read the full press release

UNWTO announces launch of the first Global Youth Tourism Summit

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili has joined the Minister of Tourism of Italy Massimo Garavaglia to officially launch the first Global Youth Tourism Summit Sorrento, Italy, 2022-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Set to take place in Sorrento, Italy from 27 June to 3 July, the Summit will bring children… Read the full press release

Britain’s most Instagrammable luxury hotels outside of London

Cliveden House is Britain's most Instagrammed hotel outside of London

LONDON, UK, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ —  London is famous for its 5-star hotels, but the quality of luxury hotels outside of the Capital is also unrivalled, with Britain boasting some of the most idyllic and Instagram-worthy resorts in the world.  With uncertainty over international travel plans continuing into 2022, many of us are… Read the full press release

There’s Still Time to Escape to Guaycura Boutique Hotel Beach Club & Spa this Valentine’s Weekend

BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, Mexico, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Valentine’s Day may be just a week away, but there’s still time to book a last-minute romantic retreat to the Guaycura Boutique Hotel Beach Club & Spa in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Now offering winter stays for around $200 USD a night, the historic Guaycura… Read the full press release

Mexico’s Top 25 Spas of 2021

Top 25 Mexico Spas of 2021, Spas of America

MEXICO CITY, Mexico, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers in Mexico were drawn to the outdoors last year, as fresh-air beach spa and wellness experiences proved the most popular, according to Spas of America’s annual ranking of consumer preferences. The Remède Spa at The St. Regis Mexico City captured the No. 1 Mexico Spa… Read the full press release

Louis Cella and Bill Ott will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during the 48th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism

LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Louis Cella and Bill Ott will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during a noon luncheon on Monday, Feb. 28, during the 48th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference will be held in Fayetteville Feb. 27 through March 1. The Hall… Read the full press release

New report by PATA and Vynn Capital: digital transformation can drive faster recovery for the travel industry and make it more resilient

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The travel and tourism industry can accelerate travel recovery and become more resilient by adopting technology solutions according to a new report released today (January 27, 2022) by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Vynn Capital, a Southeast Asia based venture capital firm. The report, The… Read the full press release

Antigua and Barbuda becomes UNWTO’s 160th Member State

Americas, 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda for the first time since the country became UNWTO’s 160th Member State. The Caribbean destination became UNWTO’s newest Member State and eighth in the Caribbean region when its application was approved by the 24th Session of the General Assembly in December… Read the full press release

The Top 50 Canada Spas of 2021

Iridium Spa, The St. Regis Toronto, Spas of America

TORONTO, Canada, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ —Travellers in Canada were drawn to the outdoors last year, as country, ocean, and mountain spa and wellness experiences proved the most popular. Spas of America’s annual ranking of consumer preferences found people sought out outdoor fresh air, outside of most cities, but close to home. Ontario captured… Read the full press release

Sarawak Tourism Board and Malaysia Aviation Group to promote Sarawak as a tourist destination in 2022

Sarawak Tourism Board Launches Sia Sitok Sarawak Plus Interstate Travel Campaign KLIA, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Sarawak is set to become a destination of choice for both domestic and international travellers, as Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) and Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) embark on a year-long partnership to promote Sarawak as a tourist destination… Read the full press release