Access is increased at East Lothian heritage sites EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced that Tantallon and Dirleton Castles will reopen tomorrow (Saturday 1 July), with visitors now being able to explore more of two of Scotland’s oldest castles. Tantallon Castle, a mighty fortress built in the… Read the full press release
LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Marshals Museum, a world-class, national museum located on the banks of the beautiful Arkansas River in Fort Smith, Arkansas, will open its doors to visitors on July 1, 2023. The U.S. Marshals Service is the oldest American federal law enforcement agency, created in 1789… Read the full press release
TEPIC, Mexico, 2023-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The state of Nayarit is in the mood to celebrate. Earlier this week, Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR) held a press conference in Mexico City where Nayarit State’s Minister of Tourism, Juan Enrique Suárez del Real Tostado, was presented five new Pueblos Magicos, or “Magical Towns,” designations… Read the full press release
Early bird registrations are only available to 7 July for the new annual global leadership summit on culture and heritage in tourism A selection of speakers who will exchange ideas at the inaugural summit on culture and heritage in tourism, which will take place in Valencia, Spain 24-25 September. Lewisham, Australia, 2023-Jun-29 — /Travel… Read the full press release
BANSKO, Bulgaria, 2023-Jun-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Bulgaria’s mountain wonderland hosts the world’s biggest gathering of Digital Nomads. Peek into the lives of digital nomads, unravel the secrets of their location-independent lifestyle, and understand why they’ve chosen Bulgaria’s mountain village as their haven. Get ready to uncover the world of digital nomads at Bansko… Read the full press release
DUBAI, 2023-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Khiri Travel has won “Best Sustainable Tourism Company – Thailand” and “Best Destination Management Company – Thailand” at the 2023 International Travel Awards held in Dubai on 17 June. Award organisers, UAE-based Golden Tree, said: “Khiri Travel has shown itself as a brilliant representative of excellent services… Read the full press release
Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s been an exciting couple of months for Weeva as momentum gathers around the new digital sustainability management platform built FOR the tourism industry, BY the tourism industry. In April, MD Julie Cheetham and Sustainability Content and Support Lead Nwabisa Mjoli were delighted to accept… Read the full press release
Sussex, United Kingdom, 2023-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ —Travel Promoters Welcomes Two Exciting New Partnerships in South Africa UK based representation company, Travel Promoters is delighted to announce two new partnerships from 1 June 2023 with Lalibela Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape and The Clarendon Collection in Cape Town. Lalibela comprises six safari lodges including… Read the full press release
DOHA, 2023-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — We are thrilled to share that Centara West Bay Hotel has achieved an outstanding milestone in our commitment to sustainability! We have successfully obtained 100% compliance in our first year internal Centara Hotels & Resorts sustainability audit. “The achievement of 100% compliance in our sustainability audit is a… Read the full press release
DOHA, 2023-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences Doha is proud to announce that we have been certified by Green Key Qatar 2023. This prestigious certificate recognises the hotel’s commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, making Centara West Bay one of the leading green hotels in Qatar. The Green… Read the full press release
London, 10 May 2023 — /Travel PR News/ — The biggest event in Hungary’s history, the World Athletics Championships will be held in 2023 in Budapest. From 19-27 August 2023, 2,000 athletes from more than 200 countries will come to Hungary to celebrate the Queen of Sports and take part in the third biggest sporting… Read the full press release
CAMBODIA, 2023-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2023 under the theme of “Rethinking for Resilience and Digitalization” concluded successfully at the Independence Hotel in Preah Sihanoukville, Cambodia on 26 April 2023. Over 200 international and local delegates participated in the MTF. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Tourism,… Read the full press release
North Devon, United Kingdom, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently, it was announced that second homeowners in popular UK holiday destinations could be facing a 100 percent council tax increase, as local councils have been granted the right to enforce the action. The hike has become a source of controversy, with homeowners claiming this… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), to promote and strengthen shared interests between the two organisations in the areas of market access, innovative events, membership and communications to name a few. PATA Chair Peter… Read the full press release
PARKSVILLE, Canada, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the most renowned spas in Canada, the Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort on Vancouver Island, British Columbia is celebrating its 20th anniversary. “The Grotto Spa has provided exceptional experiences to guests for the last 2 decades,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver. “It has… Read the full press release
DUBLIN, Country, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA CELEBRATES ITS NEW CONNECTION WITH IRELAND The travel industry raises a glass with Friuli Venezia Giulia in celebration of the new direct service from Dublin to Trieste with Ryanair. Last night, members of the travel industry gathered for an invitation only event at the… Read the full press release
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya Offers Professional Safari Vacations in Kenya to the most popular wildlife national parks and Luxury Accommodations in Nairobi, Masai Mara, Samburu, Amboseli, Tsavo, Lake Nakuru, Nyeri Aberdares, Nanyuki and around Mount Kenya. Cruzeiro Safaris also helps last minute traveler and transit travelers book short… Read the full press release
Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The highly anticipated fourth edition of OurAfrica.Travel, the leading digital trade show for the African and Indian Ocean tourism industry, which took place from February 20th to 24th, was a tremendous success, attracting 186 exhibitors and over 440 buyers and media from around the world…. Read the full press release
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., 2023-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — “What’s Your M-O?” It’s not just a question, it’s at the heart of the successful Visit Missouri integrated communications campaign. According to Strategic Marketing and Research Incorporated (SMARI), the campaign generated $884 million in incremental visitor spending in the state of Missouri in 2022. The Missouri… Read the full press release
Ahead of the Mekong Tourism Forum in Preah Sihanoukville 26 April, Cambodia’s, Minister of Tourism, Mr Thong Khon outlines his country’s targets for tourism, aviation and dispersing a new generation of visitors beyond Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh What are your targets for Cambodian’s tourism in 2023? The target for Cambodia’s tourism in 2023… Read the full press release
FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA INVITES IRELAND TO EXPLORE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF ITS REGION Ryanair launches new direct service from Dublin to Trieste for Spring/Summer 2023 opening up Italy’s north-eastern region to Irish travellers London, United Kingdom, 2023-Apr-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Surrounded by natural beauty, Friuli Venezia Giulia is a charming region offering many cultural,… Read the full press release
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2023-Apr-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Coming from Nairobi the first glimpses of the spectacular rift Valley are breathtaking. The escarpment on which the city rests crashes sheer to the floor of a volcano-studded valley hundreds of meters below, across which savannah grasslands reach out beyond the horizons. In the view could speak… Read the full press release
The Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy has grown to support over 40 local community partners with 2023 representing the largest partner cohort yet. Through the Entrepreneurship Academy, Airbnb has helped more than 1,000 participants from underrepresented communities learn about hosting. San Francisco, CA, 2023-Apr-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb was founded in 2008 during the Great… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Visa are delighted to announce the completion of the Informal Workers Programme in Bali, Indonesia. The programme was created in 2021 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support one of the most important – but often overlooked – stakeholders… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Businesses across the South East exported £479 million of goods and services to India – more than any region outside London – according to the latest Government figures1. These impressive trade volumes – and the jobs they support – have been given a further boost today as… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Organisations and individuals making outstanding contributions towards the successful promotion of the travel and tourism industry throughout the Asia Pacific region are encouraged to submit entries to the PATA Gold Awards 2023. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023. Now in its 39th year and sponsored… Read the full press release
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
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina have teamed up to launch the 2023 UNWTO Students’ League. The new ‘Off the Beaten Track’ challenge aims to create a networking environment that will enable cultural connections between students, governments and businesses. Teams of students will… Read the full press release
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2023-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — It the season for rain and it’s really welcome by both human, fauna and flora and looking forward to a green vegetation in the national parks. Food security is paramount for the growth of the populations and healthy living. Speaking of food security tourists have also been… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has opened applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO was launched in 2021 as part of the Organization’s work to make tourism a driver of rural development and wellbeing. To date, over 70 villages from almost 40 countries have… Read the full press release