Category Archives: Travel Marketing

Agoda.com announces its selection of hotels offering special promotions in Berlin, Germany to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall

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SINGAPORE, 2014-10-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has prepared a list of hotels offering special promotions in Berlin, Germany to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The event was one of the twentieth century’s most defining… Read the full news article

Travelport honoured with the Best GDS award for the sixth consecutive year at the 25th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2014

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-10-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, has been honoured with the Best GDS award for the sixth consecutive year at the 25th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2014.  The award was announced at… Read the full news article

Travelport launches its industry-leading Travelport Universal API to developers and customers in India

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Bangalore, India, 2014-10-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, last week launched its industry-leading Travelport Universal API (Application Programming Interface) to developers and customers in India. Over the course of the week, Travelport delivered… Read the full news article

TravelClick received 44 awards for website design in hotel and lodging categories from The Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, W³ and Web Marketing Association’s WebAwards

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TravelClick Continues to Win More Awards Year-Over-Year at Prestigious Global Competitions NEW YORK, 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, received 44 awards for website design in hotel and lodging categories from three prestigious organizations: The Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, W³ and Web… Read the full news article

Loews Don CeSar Hotel continues its tradition of being “pet friendly” as it celebrates Halloween with Loews Loves Pets party on October 30

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“Historic Hotel” to host 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Bark Bash  to benefit Humane Society of Pinellas ST. PETE BEACH, Fla., 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The iconic Loews Don CeSar Hotel will continue its tradition of being “pet friendly” as it celebrates Halloween with a Loews Loves Pets party full of tricks and treats… Read the full news article

The Adventure Travel Trade Association releases results of the first global bicycle tourism survey for the adventure travel industry

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SEATTLE, 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA;www.adventuretravel.biz) released the results of the first global bicycle tourism survey for the adventure travel industry. Each year the ATTA invites adventure businesses to share anonymous information about their companies and uses that data to compile a report called the Industry Snapshot. The… Read the full news article

GBTA called on the US Department of Transportation to quickly require all airlines to increase their transparency and disclose all baggage and other ancillary fees

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DOT Must Require Airlines to Disclose all Fees ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) called on the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to move quickly to require all airlines to increase their transparency and disclose all baggage and other ancillary fees.  According to comments filed by GTBA as part… Read the full news article

GBTA Foundation study: Dynamic pricing in hotels for corporate traveler managers continues to be well-received cost-saving measure

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GBTA Foundation Survey of Travel Mangers Finds General Satisfaction, Cost-Savings When using Dynamic Pricing Model ALEXANDRIA, VA, 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Dynamic pricing in hotels for corporate traveler managers continues to be a well-received cost-saving measure, according to a new study by the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association… Read the full news article

LAX Connection E-newsletter latest issue now available online

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LOS ANGELES, CA, 2014-10-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest issue of LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/LAWANewsletters.aspx . The newsletter provides information to the public and the travel-tourism industry about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and air service developments. This issue features news on Automated Passport Control (APC)… Read the full news article

The second official Four Seasons Food Truck tour kicks off and will satisfy taste buds down the American East Coast

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The chefs of Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach to showcase street food favourites on the go Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2014-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — With nine stops in 43 days, the second official Four Seasons Food Truck tour kicked off on September 15 and will be satisfying taste buds down the American East Coast including a… Read the full news article

The Registry Collection® signs affiliation agreement with Saint Peter’s Bay in Barbados

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Parsippany, N.J., 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Registry Collection®, the world’s largest luxury exchange program, recently signed an affiliation agreement with Saint Peter’s Bay in Barbados. Saint Peter’s Bay is a high-end property catering to luxury travelers looking for the utmost in accommodations and service with an authentic feel for the surrounding area. Members of… Read the full news article

The Pacific Asia Travel Association signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Travel Association “World Without Borders”

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BANGKOK, 2014-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Travel Association “World Without Borders” of the Russian Federation (World Without Borders). The agreement strengthens the links initiated by PATA’s visit to Moscow and St. Petersburg in March… Read the full news article

Lonely Planet and IATA partner to celebrate the 100th anniversary of commercial air travel by revealing Lonely Planet’s top 10 predictions for the future of world travel

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Lonely Planet Reveals the Future of Travel Lonely Planet experts reveal their top 10 predictions for the future of travel Travel to become an increasingly integrated aspect of people’s everyday lives True escapes and remote hotels to increase in popularity as stressed travellers seek an escape from work Travellers’ to favour face-to-face recommendations instead of… Read the full news article

Holiday Inn® brand launches #JourneyOnContest via Instagram as part of the brand’s Journey to Extraordinary campaign

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Campaign Also Gives Consumers The Chance To Win Free Room Nights ATLANTA, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the launch of its Holiday Inn® brand’s #JourneyOnContest via Instagram as part of the brand’sJourney to Extraordinary campaign. If a picture is worth a thousand words,… Read the full news article

The Adventure Travel Trade Association teams up with National Geographic Traveler to present on the future of responsible tourism at the World Travel Market in London on November 5, 2014

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SEATTLE, 2014-9-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA;www.adventuretravel.biz) is teaming up with National Geographic Traveler to present on the future of responsible tourism at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. The ATTA’s Executive Director in Europe, Chris Doyle, and Keith Bellows, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of National… Read the full news article

TravelClick to present two free webinars on how hoteliers can maximize their return on investment on media and advertising campaigns

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NEW YORK,  2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, will present two free webinars on October 1 to discuss how hoteliers can maximize their return on investment on media and advertising campaigns. TravelClick media experts John Hach, Senior Vice President, Global Product Management and… Read the full news article

Nebraska Tourism Commission sponsors media tour for 21 journalists writing for national and regional media outlets

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LINCOLN, Neb., 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Northeast Nebraska will step into the national spotlight September 29 – October 3, as the state plays host to a group of 21 journalists writing for national and regional media outlets. This will be the ninth media tour sponsored by the Nebraska Tourism Commission. The tours are designed… Read the full news article

Liverpool John Lennon Airport takes part at the 20th World Route Development Forum in Chicago

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Liverpool, UK, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Senior Management from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) are in North America this week to meet with airlines from across the globe at the 20th World Route Development Forum, being held in Chicago. The event is an annual global gathering of the world’s top airlines and airports… Read the full news article

Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle the only Scottish attractions shortlisted at the 2014 British Travel Awards

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown is on for people to cast their votes for Edinburgh Castle or Stirling Castle to be named Best UK Heritage Attraction at the 2014 British Travel Awards (BTAs), with voting closing on 30th September. The only Scottish attractions in the running for the prestigious award, they… Read the full news article

VisitEngland’s Growing Tourism Locally project generated £517.9 million additional tourism spend and created record number of 9,620 additional jobs in the tourism sector

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LONDON, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (23 September 2014) at the ABTA Convention in Ljubljana, Slovenia, VisitEngland reveals the latest results of the three-year project, ‘Growing Tourism Locally’, which in its second year has to date generated a total of £517.9 million additional tourism spend and created a record number of 9,620 additional… Read the full news article

Hoseasons by Wyndham Vacation Rentals unveils new logo and brand messaging at the ABTA convention in Slovenia

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Suffolk, UK, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Domestic holiday giant Hoseasons today unveiled a new logo and brand messaging at the ABTA convention in Slovenia in response to the evolution in its product range and customer profile. Following extensive research, the new look moves away from the seaside blue logo with seagull motif, to a… Read the full news article

VISIT FLORIDA partners with Brand USA to create marketing program called Shop Florida

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Tallahassee, Fla., 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Brazilians love shopping in the USA, especially in the Sunshine State. Consider the overwhelming evidence: Of 2.1 million U.S.-bound visitors in 2013, six of every seven came to Florida. Those 1.8 million visitors contributed $2.3 billion to the state economy. In spring 2015, VISIT FLORIDA will partner with… Read the full news article

Intern from London City Airport’s Community Internship programme awarded three month, paid contract at The Docklands Equestrian Centre

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LONDON, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Community Internship programme run by London City Airport has placed its first intern. The Docklands Equestrian Centre has become the first organisation to receive an intern from the programme, spearheaded by the airport in partnership with the University of East London (UEL). Fred Turuka, awarded a… Read the full news article

easyJet’s Fearless Flyer course at Gatwick airport taught over 100 nervous flyers unique set of ‘mind tools’ to manage their fear

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More than 100 people are today celebrating overcoming their phobia of flying after attending easyJet’s Fearless Flyer course at Gatwick airport over the weekend. LONDON, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The group of 110 nervous flyers took part in the two-day course, run by phobia expert Lawrence Leyton and senior easyJet pilot Peter West,… Read the full news article

The Pacific Asia Travel Association presented the PATA Grand and Gold Awards 2014 during the PATA Travel Mart in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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PHNOM PENH, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) proudly presented the PATA Grand and Gold Awards 2014 to 21 separate organisations and individuals at a special luncheon on Friday, September 19, 2014, at Koh Pich City Hall, during the PATA Travel Mart in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. These awards have long been supported… Read the full news article

Pacific Asia Travel Association panel marked the opening session of the 6th ASEAN Tourism Investment Forum

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PHNOM PENH, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — On Thursday, September 18, 2014, a Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) panel marked the opening session of the 6th ASEAN Tourism Investment Forum, during an afternoon of meaningful discussions on the future of tourism in the region. Moderated by PATA CEO Martin Craigs, the panel featured distinct perspectives… Read the full news article

Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Bahrain Airport Company launch online passenger survey to improve service quality at Bahrain International Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ministry of Transportation and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) have launched an online passengersurvey inviting the public’s feedback and opinions on the type of services, facilities and overall conveniences they would like to experience when traveling throughthe airport. Effective from today, the passenger survey is accessible via Bahrain… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation co-hosts the 20th World Route Development Forum on September 20-23, 2014 in Chicago

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CHICAGO, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago is this year’s official destination for the largest and most prestigious business-to-business aviation event and airline route development forum in the world – the 20th World Route Development Forum  – taking place September 20-23, 2014 at Chicago’s McCormick Place and various locations throughout the city. World Routes brings together… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company to participate in the 20th World Routes Development Forum and Exhibition, 20th – 23rd September 2014 in Chicago

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the manager and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), is once again gearing up to participate in the upcoming 20th World Routes Development Forum and Exhibition taking place in Chicago, USA from the 20th – 23rd September 2014. In addition to attending the summits… Read the full news article

Air China’s PhoenixMiles program members to earn up to 1,600 miles when staying at select properties within Preferred Hotel Group’s portfolio

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BEIJING, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group™ today announced a new partnership with Air China that allows members of Air China’s PhoenixMiles program to earn up to 1,600 miles* when staying at select properties within Preferred Hotel Group’s portfolio of more than 650 independent hotels and resorts worldwide. The strategic alliance is the latest… Read the full news article