London, UK, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the pre-eminent awards programme in the tourism and hospitality industry – has unveiled its Asia 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Asia Winners Day. Winners include India, which fended off stiff competition to emerge as ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’, whilst the Philippines was acknowledged with… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has announced its Europe 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Europe Winners Day. Winners include Portugal, which fended off stiff competition to emerge as ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’, whilst the imperial splendour… Read the full news article
LONDON, UK, 2020-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro (NTO Montenegro) will be exhibiting at Virtual WTM next week. Representatives from the tourism board are available for trade and media appointments, and will be making some exclusive announcements. Recent years have seen well-known upscale hotel brands invest in the country… Read the full news article
Madrid, Spain, 2020-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourists are to be given greater legal protection as consumers under new plans being advanced by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). With restoring confidence a key priority for the sector, the International Code for the Protection of Tourists advanced by UNWTO with the support of almost 100 Member States… Read the full news article
Tokunoshima Island, Kagoshima © Japan National Tourism Organization LONDON, 2020-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As travel corridors open and the British weather gets wetter, colder and darker, there’s no better time for travellers to set sights on winter sun. Holidaymakers eager for a dose of vitamin D need look no further as we’ve… Read the full news article
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2020-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya is prepared to host tourists, delegates and casual travelers through providing tour operator services in Kenya. Their website is confirmed to e-commerce and guests can easily access, read details and book online for Tour within Nairobi and Mombasa as well as Road Safaris and… Read the full news article
Mumbai, India, 2020-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr. Sameer Dharkar, Managing Director of Absolute Hotel Services India, is delighted to announce the signing of a Management Agreement with Neuleaf Lifespace Private Limited Company and adding to its portfolio, Eastin Resort and Spa, Dapoli. The property is a component of Konkan Trails Dapoli, a Unique Villa… Read the full news article
Nusa Dua – Bali, Indonesia, 2020-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach has launched a range of new wedding services for couples to celebrate every step of their romantic journey starting from grand wedding proposal, everlasting pre-wedding photo tour, all the way to enchanting wedding ceremony and honeymoon. Wedding planning starts… Read the full news article
SINGAPORE, 2020-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, a 512-room hotel with halal and award-winning dining options in Singapore’s Tiong Bahru district, has appointed Shadab Amin as Director of Sales & Marketing. Shadab brings with him a wealth of hospitality experience having started his career in 2010. He joined InterContinental® Hotels Group… Read the full news article
MOROCCO, 2020-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As the 2020 virtual conference came to a close, it was officially announced that Marrakesh, Morocco will be the destination for the 2021 Travel Convention. The city last hosted the conference in 2005 and has since undergone many developments while maintaining its traditional and cultural roots. Situated at… Read the full news article
The industry reboots: ITB Berlin and the Berlin Travel Festival are holding a three-day online event for trade visitors and the general public – 90 exhibitors and over 50 speakers – On Friday tickets costing 25 euros offer trade visitors access to digital services and networking formats –On the weekend the wide-ranging programme targets the general… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Why Yosemite’s Tuolumne County should be on your 2021 travel radar Just 2.5 hours east of the San Francisco Bay Area, Tuolumne County is easily accessible year-round for all-season fun, adventure and memory-making moments. Comprising the High Sierra, Gold Country and the lion’s share of Yosemite national Park,… Read the full news article
London, 2020-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — 2020/21 news from Florida’s Paradise Coast; New developments, hotel updates and commitment to cleanliness New World-Class Sports Complex: The Paradise Coast Sports Complex entered the first phase of its opening when it hosted its first tournament, FBU’s Top Gun Showcase, in July. When fully open, the complex will… Read the full news article
JAPAN, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the launch of their e-learning platform earlier this year, JNTO has released a new training course for British tour operators and travel agents. This intermediate course introduces a variety of outdoor activities, gardens, modern art and cultural experiences. Yumi Takakubo, Head of Trade Partnership and Marketing says:… Read the full news article
Start-up competition established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) aims to identify innovators with a focus on sustainability Competition event is set to take place in February 2021 in Doha, with Qatar Airways and QNTC providing finalists with flights, transportation and accommodation DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased… Read the full news article
TOKYO, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — News this month told us that 8base, a Hachinohe Metropolitan Area Exchange Plaza, opened up in Hibya, Tokyo. 8base is a ‘base’ where visitors can go and directly taste the charm of local gourmet food, local sake and special products related to the south of the Hachinohe area…. Read the full news article
PAPE’ETE, 2020-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Since the reopening of the borders on July 15, 2020, The Islands of Tahiti have applied a common policy of cancelling and modification to allow travellers to make reservations in full confidence. This policy applies to cancellations and change requests for any reservation made between May 1, 2020… Read the full news article
AMSTERDAM, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — 15 museums and attractions will represent the US in the global Tiqets Awakening Weeks. The US Awakens is the last week of a six-week program spanning six countries spotlighting a host of exclusive online and offline activities from venues like Florida Aquarium, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and the… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2020-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — London-based communications agency, Black Diamond, has been appointed as the first retained agency in the UK and Ireland for the Morocco National Tourist Office. The competitive pitch process took place during lockdown and can now be announced as the country’s borders begin to open to travellers. Black… Read the full news article
SPLIT, Croatia, 2020-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The brand-new Maslina Resort, a chic, five-star, Relais & Chateaux property on the Croatian island of Hvar, is delighted to announce the addition of their new luxury boat. The customised Colnago 45 TS will transport guests directly from Split Airport over the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic… Read the full news article
PHUKET, Thailand, 2020-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort and its Metzo’s Bar & Grill have both been voted into the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2020. In 2019 the resort entered the Tripadvisor Hall of Fame for Excellence, which is only for accommodations or restaurants that have earned TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence… Read the full news article
TO CELEBRATE THE RE-OPENING OF SUN SIYAM IRU VELI AND SUN SIYAM VILU REEF ON THE 1STOCTOBER SUN SIYAM RESORTS OFFERS GUESTS AN INCREDIBLE 40% DISCOUNT Malé, Maldives, 2020-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Sun Siyam Resorts, the luxury Maldivian hotel and resorts brand, is delighted to announce that the five-star Sun Siyam Iru… Read the full news article
Nusa Dua – Bali, Indonesia, 2020-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach is ready to welcome medical tourists to Bali through its recent partnership with Indonesia Medical Tourism Board (IMTB) and BIMC Siloam Hospital in a joint effort to promote the advanced healthcare and world-famous hospitality of the island. Hotel Nikko Bali… Read the full news article
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveling off peak can be a thrilling experience when there are less people crumbling for the same experience. Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya has offered all travelers travel Discount on the popular safari to 3 days Masai Mara experience. which is now at USD350 per adult The full details… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, Australia, 2020-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has appointed Mr Nigel Fell as Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Fell, a UK national, is a multi award-winning destination and business development strategist at c-suite level for some of Europe’s largest and best-known travel organisations, including tour… Read the full news article
Loch Ness is one of the Scottish locations to feature in the Escape the Everyday campaign film EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2020-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — A new UK-wide campaign to encourage people to take a domestic break during autumn and winter has been launched by the UK’s national tourism organisations. The £5 million ‘Escape the… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2020-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — London-based communications agency, Black Diamond, has been appointed as the travel trade representation and PR agency for multiple destinations across Japan. Following a competitive pitch process, Black Diamond now represents Visit Hachinohe, Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organisation, Three Star Road and Gifu-Ishikawa in the UK and Irish markets. Known for… Read the full news article
All roads lead to Bergamo for Omio Travel platform Omio demonstrates social responsibility with campaign aimed to help reboot Italy’s tourism by adopting the town of Bergamo Omio wants to encourage travellers to take the road to Bergamo and enjoy the delights of northern Italy Omio is donating to Bergamo Support Fund based on customer bookings… Read the full news article
Latest assessments by leading industry experts and fascinating lectures by globetrotters Visitors can explore all kinds of travel worlds in person or in virtual showrooms Tickets for trade visitors: 35 euros for the in-person event and 25 euros for the virtual event Weekend tickets for the general public cost 7.50 euros, online participation is free… Read the full news article
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2020-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Voting is open for Visit Indiana’s 2020 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign, which this year will coincide with The 20 IN 20. Voters can select their favorite Lakes, Donut Shops and Unique Sleeps around the state. There are 20 places to choose from in each category,… Read the full news article