Category Archives: Travel Marketing

Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) and delegates of local travel trade attended the China International Travel Mart (CITM) in Shanghai

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MACAU, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) and delegates of local travel trade are joining the China International Travel Mart (CITM) inaugurated in Shanghai today (14 November) to enhance their connections with tourism industry partners from the Mainland and overseas along with the opportunity to promote Macau as a World… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia and Etihad Airways expand their strategic marketing partnership to promote Australia to international leisure and business travellers

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ABU DHABI, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have deepened their strategic marketing partnership with a significant increase in joint funding for the promotion of tourism to Australia in overseas markets. Under the new arrangements, Tourism Australia and Etihad Airways will quadruple their spend… Read the full news article

Travelport Featured Property now available for purchase through TravelClick following the expansion of their partnership

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‘Travelport Featured Property’ now available for purchase through TravelClick. TravelClick Becomes Only Provider to Offer a Full Suite of Advertising Products for Hotels on All Major Global Distribution Systems. NEW YORK, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, has announced it has expanded its partnership… Read the full news article

Embraer Commercial Aviation forecasts that airlines in Latin America will take delivery of 700 new jets in the 70 to 130-seat segment over the next 20 years

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Nassau, Bahamas, 2014-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Commercial Aviation forecasts that airlines in Latin America will take delivery of 700 new jets in the 70 to 130-seat segment over the next 20 years, representing 11% of the worldwide demand for the segment in the period. It is estimated that 63% of these units will… Read the full news article

VISITLONDON.COM, VisitBritain and the GREAT Britain campaign launched international search to find London’s Official Guest of Honour

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LONDON, 2014-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Today VISITLONDON.COM, the official Visitor Guide to the capital, together with VisitBritain and the GREAT Britain campaign, have launched an international search to find London’s Official Guest of Honour, who will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience London as never before. The capital city and its most famous… Read the full news article

VisitBritain partnered with STUDIOCANAL to promote Britain as a GREAT destination to visit with the UK release of the new Paddington film

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LONDON, 2014-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitBritain has partnered with STUDIOCANAL to promote Britain as a GREAT destination to visit with the UK release of the new Paddington film (28th November), following the adventures of the famous bear who arrives at Paddington Station from Peru. VisitBritain partners with STUDIOCANAL for international family marketing campaign… Read the full news article

Days Inn® hotel brand to honor those who have served our country with seven getaway giveaway

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Offers donation of up to one million Wyndham Rewards points to Hotels for Heroes PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — This November, the Days Inn® hotel brand is launching two promotions designed to honor those who have served our country, giving away seven getaways to deserving veterans—including active service members—while also donating up to one million… Read the full news article

Armed Forces Vacation Club® celebrates Veterans Day with $50 off select week-long resort stays through Nov. 28, 2014

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of Veterans Day, Armed Forces Vacation Club® is offering $50 off select week-long resort stays‡ now through Nov. 28, 2014. Customers can search www.AFVClub.com  and enter code THANKYOU during check out to receive this special discount. The deal applies to most resorts within the club’s worldwide destinations,… Read the full news article

Lufthansa extended its partnership with the German Football Association (DFB) until 2018

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As the “airline for sport”, Lufthansa is continuing its involvement in football and has extended its partnership with the German Football Association (DFB) until 2018. Lufthansa will thus remain an official partner of the German Football Association. The corresponding agreement was signed in Frankfurt today by Wolfgang… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines partners with premiere winter resorts to launch ‘Ski the West’ program that includes travel discounts and free skiing

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SEATTLE, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Skiers, snowboarders, and those looking for a winter getaway can rejoice. Alaska Airlines is partnering with select top resorts in the Western United States and Canada to offer great deals on airfare, lift tickets and equipment rentals. With Alaska Airlines’ “Ski the West” promotion travelers can earn a roundtrip to… Read the full news article

TripAdvisor, PATA and E-Tourism Frontiers launch initiative to improve the way destinations use digital tools and content created by travellers known as DATA

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BANGKOK, 2014-11-11 — /Travel PR News/ — TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site*, in partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and E-Tourism Frontiers announced today the launch of a new initiative to improve the way destinations use digital tools and content created by travellers. Known as DATA (Destination Academy with TripAdvisor), these regional events… Read the full news article

Enterprise Holdings extends its Veterans Day celebration throughout the month of November

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Charitable Activities, November Car Sales Promotion Underpin the Company’s Longstanding Military Support ST. LOUIS, 2014-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings, which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental brands, is extending its Veterans Day celebration throughout the month of November. To show its support, Enterprise Holdings is… Read the full news article

Enterprise Rent-A-Car launched its annual Plus Your Points promotion for all Enterprise Plus loyalty members

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New Ways to Earn Make it Easier than Ever for Enterprise Plus Loyalty Members to Get Free Rental Days ST. LOUIS, 2014-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched its annual Plus Your Points promotion for all Enterprise Plus loyalty members. From today through Feb. 27, 2015, Enterprise Plus members who register for the promotion… Read the full news article

VisitEngland to promote England as leading destination for accessible tourism following successful bid for funding from the European Commission

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LONDON, 2014-11-7 — /Travel PR News/ — At the start of World Travel Market today, VisitEngland announces plans for a national drive to promote England as a leading destination for accessible tourism, following a successful bid for funding from the European Commission. The announcement comes as new research by VisitEngland shows the overnight accessible tourism market… Read the full news article

VisitEngland welcomes additional £10m from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund for the development of tourism in the North

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LONDON, 2014-11-7 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland’s Chief Executive James Berresford said: “We welcome this additional £10million from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) for the development of a new strategy for tourism in the North. This commitment from Government clearly demonstrates that tourism is being increasingly recognised as a key driver of the economy which… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotel Group adds five new member hotels that are ideally situated for travellers looking to enjoy memorable stays in London

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Luxury brand welcomes five new member hotels in enviable locations to help travellers experience the best of the city LONDON, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group continues to expand its London portfolio of independent luxury properties, adding five new member hotels that are ideally situated for travellers looking to enjoy memorable stays in… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia hosted ‘Restaurant Australia’ launch event in China

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SYDNEY, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘Restaurant Australia’ whet China’s growing appetite for travel Down Under at a launch event for 400 influencers in Shanghai showcasing the best of Australia’s food and wine. Held at the Kerry Hotel in Shanghai on 30 October, the event was attended by Her Excellency Ms Frances Adamson, Australian… Read the full news article

Brand USA in partnership with American Airlines and British Airways confirms the 2015 MegaFam familiarisation tour for international travel agents

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London, UK, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, in partnership with American Airlines and British Airways is pleased to announce confirmation of the 2015 MegaFam, a multi-destination familiarisation tour for international travel agents. The 2015 MegaFam will visit 22 states, 12 of which have not previously been… Read the full news article

SkyTeam unveils refreshed version of its App with more useful features for global travelers on the go

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New App published in Chinese Language and now features SkyPriority Finder AMSTERDAM, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has launched a refreshed version of its App. Free to download and available for Apple and Android devices. The updated App now offers even more useful features for global travelers on the go. “The… Read the full news article

Prestbury Worldwide Resorts becomes the latest tailor-made tour operator to deploy the Dolphin tour operator sales and management system

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Independent tour operator to replaces existing systems with end-to-end Dolphin sales and management solution. LONDON, 2014-11-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Cheshire-based Prestbury Worldwide Resorts has become the latest tailor-made tour operator to reveal plans to deploy the Dolphin tour operator sales and management system. With Dolphin already rolled-out at luxury travel specialist Carrier and… Read the full news article

Melbourne Airport, Qantas Airways, ACI and IATA to work together to develop Smart Security pilot program for delivery at Melbourne Airport in 2015

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Geneva/Montreal, 2014-11-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Australia’s Melbourne Airport, Qantas Airways, Airports Council International (ACI), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed an agreement to work together to develop a Smart Security pilot program for delivery at Melbourne Airport in 2015. Smart Security is a joint project between IATA and ACI that brings stakeholders together… Read the full news article

British Airways announced 10% Christmas discount for full- motion flight simulator experience gift vouchers booked between November 15 and December 15, 2014

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LONDON, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Give the gift of flight this Christmas with a British Airways full- motion flight simulator experience. To get into the festive spirit the airline is offering a special 10 per cent Christmas discount for gift vouchers booked between November 15 and December 15, 2014. A once in a… Read the full news article

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express announces new ‘Nordic Adventures’ for June 2015

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VENICE, Italy, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Venice Simplon-Orient-Express announces new ‘Nordic Adventures’ for June 2015. The stunning journeys visit three of Europe’s most fascinating cities: Venice, Copenhagen and Stockholm; sharing their waterside, canal-latticed characteristics in common and now linked by the legendary train. The four night, five day journeys depart from Venice to… Read the full news article

Jersey Tourism presents at the leading global World Travel Market (WTM), 3 – 6 November in London

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JERSEY, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey Tourism is exhibiting at the leading global World Travel Market (WTM) in London next week. The event is a vibrant business-to-business opportunity presenting a diverse range of destinations to UK and International travel professionals. It is an opportunity for the global travel trade to meet, network, negotiate… Read the full news article

Concur® to develop and enable corporate travel booking solutions functionality for Air Canada

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Concur TripLink Adds Esteemed Star Alliance Member to Suite of Suppliers TORONTO, 2014-10-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur® (Nasdaq: CNQR), the leading provider of spend management solutions and services, today announced at Fusion Exchange in Toronto a partnership with Air Canada to develop and enable corporate travel booking solutions functionality for aircanada.com. By leveraging Concur… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport fund-raising programme raised €26,000 for the Samaritans thanks to generous Bank of Ireland sponsorship

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The Samaritans are €26,000 to the good this week thanks to a hugely successful fundraising drive by Shannon Airport staff, supported by Bank of Ireland, over the past 12 months.  Shannon, Ireland, 2014-10-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Three novel initiatives organised by airport staff over the past 12 months saw it raise its largest figure… Read the full news article

The Arizona Office of Tourism officially rolled out its national travel advertising campaign “Let Yourself Go”

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Campaign Inspires Travelers to Choose Arizona as Their Vacation Destination     Arizona, US, 2014-10-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) has officially launched its national travel advertising campaign, “Let Yourself Go.” This campaign is an extension of what the agency launched last year, which generated more than six million unique visits… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia targets China’s most affluent travel seekers with holiday package worth $70,000 per person

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SYDNEY, 2014-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia is targeting China’s most affluent travel seekers with a holiday package that ‘money can’t buy.’ Well, it can, but it’ll set you back $70,000 per person. The 22 day tour takes in every state and territory, showcasing Australia’s nature and landscapes, its cosmopolitan cities and culture…. Read the full news article

Virgin Australia becomes the largest airline partner of Tourism Australia

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SYDNEY, 2014-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia have today announced plans to increase the value of their three year marketing partnership to A$20 million making Virgin Australia the largest airline partner of the national tourism body. Both parties will jointly spend more than A$10m during 2015 Financial Year promoting Australia… Read the full news article