Madrid, 2013-09-20 â /travelprnews.com/ â The upcoming 2nd UNWTO Global Summit on City Tourism, âInnovative strategies for improving competitiveness and the development of new business modelsâ in Moscow, capital city of the Russian Federation, (19-20 September 2013) will set the stage for the second phase of the âCitiesâ project initiated by UNWTO last year. Organized… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Agents
Thailand attends Russiaâs largest travel fair the Moscow Autumn Travel Industry Week Leisure 17 – 20 September 2013
Moscow, 2013-09-17 â /travelprnews.com/ â Thailand is planning a prominent, high-profile presence at Russiaâs largest travel fair, the Moscow Autumn Travel Industry Week (MATIW) Leisure 2013 between 17 – 20 September 2013. Thailandâs 19th year of participation in the show will be marked by a presence of about 39 Thai representatives from hotels and resorts, tour operators and… Read the full press release
easyJet and Amadeus launch unique system enhancements to help travel agents book low-cost carriers
New approach improves efficiency for travel agents and drives increased bookings for easyJet. Madrid/London, 2013-09-16 â /travelprnews.com/ â easyJet, the UKâs largest airline and operator of Europeâs no.1 air transport network, and Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, announce today the launch of unique system enhancements that will allow travel agents around… Read the full press release
UNWTO fully supports the newly created Vanilla Islands Tourism Organization
Madrid, 2013-09-12 â /travelprnews.com/ â UNWTO has expressed its full support to the newly created Vanilla Islands Tourism Organization as a means to reinforce tourism competitiveness in the islands of the Indian Ocean (Reunion Island, France, 10 September 2013). The concept of ‘Vanilla Islands’, defined at the beginning of August 2010 under the aegis of the Indian… Read the full press release
WWII history: Jerseyâs German occupation is the subject of the popular BBC radio four programme, The Reunion, this weekend
2013-09-06 â /travelprnews.com/ â The occupation of Jersey is the subject of the popular BBC radio four programme, The Reunion, this weekend. The Reunion reunites a group of people intimately involved in a moment of modern history. In this programme, presenter Sue MacGregor, reunites people who endured the difficult period during the German occupation of Jersey,… Read the full press release
Vermont Tourism’s Seventh Annual Apples to iPods Contest to start on Sunday, September 8 at 16 Vermont pick-your-own apple orchards
Vermont Tourism spices up fall with Apples to iPods: find a wooden apple hidden at 16 apple orchards & win an iPod. MONTPELIER, Vt., 2013-09-06 â /travelprnews.com/ â Vermont’s pick-your-own orchards will offer a chance to win an iPod during the Apples to iPods promotion that kicks off Sunday, September 8. In this technology-meets-agriculture contest, one specially… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office promoted Macau tourism at “The China Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition” (CIBTM) in Beijing
2013-09-06 â /travelprnews.com/ â Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) joined hands with Macau Economic Services and 19 local tourism business delegates to promote Macau business and incentive travel at “The China Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition” (CIBTM) in Beijing, an occasion to enhance connections and collaboration with industry partners from the Mainland as well. Co-organized… Read the full press release
Expedia Affiliate Network to enhance hotel offering for Air Franceâs customers worldwide
Expedia Affiliate Network brings retail expertise and superior inventory to revitalise Air Franceâs hotel offering. PARIS, France, 2013-09-04 â /travelprnews.com/ â Expedia, Inc., one of the worldâs largest online travel companies, today announced that ExpediaÂź Affiliate Network (EAN), the private-label arm of the company, has signed a new partnership agreement with Air France. The collaboration will see… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia’s Instagram profile @Australia now with over 200,000 followers worldwide
2013-09-04 â /travelprnews.com/ â Tourism Australia has confirmed its Instagram profile, @Australia, is the most followed holiday destination globally with more than 200,000 followers worldwide. New data released today highlights the most popular features of Tourism Australiaâs Instagram profile, which is powered by its followers who hashtag their own images with #seeaustralia. The best of these… Read the full press release
Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental launch Cash-In Club agent rewards program for U.S. travel agent partners
25,000-Point Campaign Encourages Club Members to Book Fall Reservations, Win Points Towards VisaÂź Prepaid Cards St. Louis, 2013-08-30 â /travelprnews.com/ â The Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental brands have announced the Fall promotion for the Cash-In Club agent rewards program for U.S. travel agent partners. With a theme of âBack to Travel,â the campaign will give away… Read the full press release
The San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau boast 1,000 Certified Tourism Ambassadors (CTA)
San Antonio, TX, 2013-08-29 â /travelprnews.com/ â The San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau has hit the mark of certifying 1,000 Certified Tourism Ambassadors (CTA). Out of all of the programs in the nation, San Antonio has the highest number of current, active CTAs in the country. The San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau completed its… Read the full press release
Win exclusive 3-day holiday to Bangkok with Tourism Authority of Thailandâs new global photo contest for fit and fabulous ladies after their 40th birthdays
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-08-28 â /travelprnews.com/ â As part of its international âFind Your Fabulousâ wellness and medical tourism campaign, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is unveiling a friendly global competition intended to salute ladies who are still fit and fabulous after their 40th birthdays. The Fabulous 40+ Photo Contest invites women from around the world to submit… Read the full press release
U.S. Travel Association announced the winners of the 2013 Mercury and Destiny awards, State Tourism Director of the Year and DMO Rising Star at ESTO conference in Richmond
Tennessean Susan Whitaker Named 2013 State Tourism Director of the Year RICHMOND, Va., 2013-08-24 â /travelprnews.com/ â Winners of the 2013 Mercury and Destiny awards, State Tourism Director of the Year and DMO Rising Star were announced during the U.S. Travel Association’s annual ESTO conference held this week in Richmond. Mercury and Destiny Awards The Mercury awards are… Read the full press release
Pacific Asia Travel Association: Asia Pacific destinations international visitors figure grew by eight per cent in first half 2013
2013-08-23 â /travelprnews.com/ â International visitor arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations have expanded at better than eight per cent over the first part of the year according to preliminary estimates released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today. Across the 31 destinations for which data is currently available, this translates into more than eight million additional arrivals… Read the full press release
Travelport opens new office in Erbil, Iraq
Erbil, Iraq, 2013-08-22 â /travelprnews.com/ â Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, has continued its Middle East expansion with the opening of a new office in Erbil, Iraq. The new commercial hub underlines the importance of Iraq as an important investment region for Travelport and now serves the travel agent… Read the full press release
VisitBritain announced it extended its five year partnership with the Barclays Premier League to 2016
Biggest football campaign launched in tourist boardâs history 2013-08-21 â /travelprnews.com/ â VisitBritain has today extended its five year partnership with the Barclays Premier League to 2016. The new deal will target millions of football fans around the world who follow English football, and aim to increase the 900,000 football mad visitors who already visit each year, spending… Read the full press release
Senior Thai tourism industry executives and media visited cleaned-Up Samet Island affected by a recent oil spill
Bangkok, 2013-08-21 â /travelprnews.com/ â A delegation of more than 200 senior Thai tourism industry executives and media, led by H.E. Mr. Somsak Pureesrisak, Minister of Tourism and Sports, visited the area affected by a recent oil spill and pronounced it as being âalmost completely cleaned up.â Mr. Suraphon Svetasreni, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand,… Read the full press release
Pacific Asia Travel Association to host the 2nd Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference (PAITC) and PATA Board Meetings in Rotorua, New Zealand
2013-08-20 â /travelprnews.com/ â The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has accepted the New Zealand MÄori Tourism‘s exceptional bid to host the second Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference (PAITC) and PATA Board Meetings in Rotorua, New Zealand from April 4-9, 2014. The objective of the PAITC is to promote awareness, enhance and protect the increasingly important tourism role of… Read the full press release
Thomson and First Choiceâs 24/7 Holidayline team released the most common questions asked as preparing for its millionth call in August
Thomson and First Choiceâs 24/7 Holidayline is gearing up to take its millionth call in August as thousands of holidaymakers jet off on their summer getaways. 2013-08-16 â /travelprnews.com/ â The service, which ensures customers can receive assistance at any point in their holiday, will have helped a million customers since the 24/7 Holidayline took its… Read the full press release
Global airline alliance SkyTeam rolled out further enhancements to its Global Meetings product
Delivers new tools and streamlined procedures for event organizers worldwide AMSTERDAM, 2013-08-08â /travelprnews.com/ â SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has rolled out further enhancements to its Global Meetings product. With a minimum of just 50 and no maximum number of attendees, plus generous discounts on flights operated by its 19 member airlines, SkyTeam is responding to… Read the full press release
Thomson first tour operator to launch innovative and immersive iPad magazine
2013-08-06â /travelprnews.com/ â With tablet usage in the UK tripling year-on-year, taking the total to 30 per cent of the population*, Thomson becomes the first tour operator to launch a brand new innovative and immersive iPad magazine that is designed to give the user a true feel of the unique holiday experience they will enjoy in… Read the full press release
Christchurch Airport and ‘South’ initiative getting ready for the opportunities offered by the China travel market
2013-08-05â /travelprnews.com/ â Christchurch Airport and the associated ‘South’ initiative are preparing to hold a series of workshops in September and October to help southern business and tourism operators become more aware of opportunities offered by the China travel market. ‘South’ is an initiative facilitated by Christchurch Airport, in conjunction with the 13 Regional Tourism Organisations,… Read the full press release
Thomas Cook UK & Ireland released its latest range of 2014 Summer holidays brochures with 16 new additions available online
Refreshed brochure design and introduction of four new titles Five new SENTIDO hotels and Five new Aquamania properties New and exclusive premium holiday concepts from Thomas Cook in Sunwing and Sunprime New budget range from Airtours with the introduction of smartline Early booking offer with Kids for a Quid 2013-08-01 â /travelprnews.com/ â Thomas Cook UK &… Read the full press release
Multi award winning company Lets Go Maldives announced their new site at letsgomaldives.com
2013-08-01 â /travelprnews.com/ â Letâs go Maldives (LGM) started business as a travel company in May 2005. Its business has grown over these years and LGM is now one of the best tour companies in the Maldives. Multi award winning company Lets Go Maldives is very thrilled to announce the launching of their fascinating new website www.letsgomaldives.com as… Read the full press release
The Pacific Asia Travel Association announced 2013 PATA Gold Awards winners
2013-07-29 â /travelprnews.com/ â The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 PATA Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), for the last 18 years, this yearâs awards recognise the achievements of 22 separate organisations and individuals. PATA will present 26 Grand and… Read the full press release
TOP INTERNATIONAL Hotels announced its TOP GROUP TARIFFS 2014 brochure
2013-07-25 â /travelprnews.com/ â This brochure 2014 contains an exclusive selection of hotels which have specialize themselves on bus- and grouptours. They all know which requirements this audience has and which service features are expected. Let yourself be persuaded by your next trip plans! Bookings via our central reservation in DĂŒsseldorf.
Arthur Hoffman appointed President ExpediaÂź Affiliate Network
London, 2013-07-24 â /travelprnews.com/ â ExpediaÂź Affiliate Network (EAN), the private label arm of the worldâs largest online travel company, Expedia, Inc., today announces the appointment of Arthur Hoffman as division President. Hoffman moves to the EAN division from the Expedia groupâs Rome-based online reservations business Venere.comâą, where he has been Managing Director for the past… Read the full press release
Travelport announced it opened new Hong Kong office at Kwun Tung
Hong Kong, 2013-07-23 â /travelprnews.com/ â Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, celebrated the successful relocation of its new Hong Kong office last night, hosting a grand opening party with approximately 100 VIPs, partners and customers in attendance. The new office is located in the Kwun Tung, one of the… Read the full press release
Duncan Barraclough appointed Travelport Head of Online Travel Agencies for Western Europe
Industry expert Duncan Barraclough joins Travelport from UK Fuels Group Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-07-16 â /travelprnews.com/ â Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, today announces the official appointment of Duncan Barraclough as Head of Online Travel Agencies (OTA) for Western Europe. In his new role, Barraclough will lead Travelportâs Western… Read the full press release
Brand USA is actively recruiting travel trade representation firms in Latin America
Washington, DC, 2013-07-05 â /travelprnews.com/ â Deadline for submission, July 15 Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for promoting the United States as a premier travel destination, is actively recruiting travel trade representation firms in Latin America. The firm(s) will work with the Brand USA staff, agencies and event management teams to ensure Brand USA is… Read the full press release