Category Archives: Travel Marketing

Qatar Airways is the co-presenting sponsor Of Mosaïcultures Internationales Montréal 2013 (MIM2013) at the Montreal Botanical Gardens

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Five-Star Airline Co-Presenting Sponsor Of 5th Edition Of Major Horticultural Event Qatar Airways People’s Choice Award Gives Visitors The Opportunity To Vote For Their Favourite Piece And A Chance To Win A Trip Of A Lifetime Montreal, CANADA, 2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways officially announced that its relationship with the city of Montréal has further… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport passengers welcomed by giant Hungarian salami advertisement

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2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The promotion campaign of Pick salami was successfully concluded at Terminal 2 of Budapest Airport after the Vida wines of the Szekszárd region and the products of the Royal Tokaji winery. Hungarian salami – Pick and Herz – was the main focus of the campaign lasting for a month jointly organized by… Read the full news article

Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism rolled out new wedding website: WeddingsinPalmSprings.com

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Palm Springs, CA, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Palm Springs is one step closer for same-sex couples looking to tie the knot in one of California’s top LGBT destinations. For those ready to celebrate and eager to start planning their big day and honeymoon, the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism has a new website, www.WeddingsinPalmSprings.com,  featuring full-service hotels,… Read the full news article

Brand USA launched consumer multi-channel media campaigns in Brazil and Mexico to promote United States as a premier travel destination

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for promoting the United States as a premier travel destination, launches consumer campaigns in Brazil and Mexico. The fully integrated campaigns (comprised of TV, digital, out-of-home, and print advertising) will showcase the diversity of experiences available in the United States and invite consumers in Brazil and… Read the full news article

India’s premier international airline Jet Airways named “Best Domestic Airline” at CNBC Awaaz Travel Awards 2013 held in Mumbai

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MUMBAI, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, was recently declared the ‘Best Domestic Airline’ at the seventh edition of the CNBC Awaaz Travel Awards 2013. At a glittering ceremony held in Mumbai, the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shri Prithviraj Chavan, was the chief guest and Jet Airways was proud to receive this prestigious… Read the full news article

Fort Walton Beach Property Waterscape received 2013 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Waterscape honored as a top performing vacation rental property as reviewed by travelers on the world’s largest travel site Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award… Read the full news article

Premier Holidays: explore the lesser known spots of the Isles of Scilly, Thailand and Cambodia from £349 per person

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Explore the lesser known spots of the Isles of Scilly, Thailand and Cambodia from £349 per person Dive into Porthcressa Beach, St Mary’s Island from £349 per person Spend four nights at the three-star St Mary’s Hall in Hugh Town on St Mary’s Island, Isles of Scilly, from £349 per person with… Read the full news article

Jersey Live Festival returns to the Royal Jersey Showground this summer

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dinosaur JR confirmed for Jersey Live Main Stage, Dry The River confirmed to headline Folklore Stage + Camo & Krooked replace Zeds Dead on Dance Stage. Jersey Live Festival returns to the Royal Jersey Showground this summer, supported for the 8th year by headline sponsors JT, for its 10th anniversary event. Following… Read the full news article

Las Vegas takes actions against privacy invasion

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LAS VEGAS, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Las Vegas today publically offered encouragements to organizations affected by the actions found in recent reports regarding data mining and privacy invasion outlining how to protect travelers’ “What Happens Here, Stays Here” moments while in the destination. By sending open letters to the heads of major Internet and telecommunication companies… Read the full news article

Canadian Tourism Commission roadshows provide training and networking opportunities for Brit travel agents

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hit the road, Jack: The UK office of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has been out and about in English cities, bringing Canada into the offices of travel agents and tour operators. Working alongside Canadian destination partners and suppliers, the roadshows trained, educated and entertained 115 UK agents in Bournemouth and Bristol. The events also acted… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia welcomes Air India’s return to the Australian market after 16 years

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy welcomed the decision by Air India to launch direct non stop flights to Sydney and Melbourne – marking a return to the Australian market after 16 years. “Key to unlocking India’s long term tourism potential is improved air access and capacity. Securing direct flights to Australia… Read the full news article

Annual Medical Tourism Fam Trip Thailand 13-18 August, 2013

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Bangkok, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — High-end Chinese health and wellness visitors are to be the primary niche-market focus of the annual Medical Tourism Fam Trip to be organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Spa Association between 13-18 August, 2013. More than 80 registrations from all over the world have been received… Read the full news article

India’s premier international airline Jet Airways and HDFC Bank launched India’s first Premium Debit card

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has enhanced its partnership with HDFC Bank, the country’s second largest private sector bank, by launching India’s first Premium Debit card, the ‘JetPrivilege-HDFC Bank World Debit Card’. The feature-rich debit card will allow users to earn JPMiles on all daily purchases in stores or online, in… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to sponsor FC Barcelona Asia Tour 2013

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Tour Takes Football Stars To Fans In Bangkok And Kuala Lumpur For Friendly Matches Airline To Offer Barça Fans A Chance Win Match Tickets And Meet The Players Doha, QATAR, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Let the games begin! Qatar Airways has been named the official title sponsor of the FC Barcelona Asia Tour 2013 to be held… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia and Air New Zealand partner over co-operative marketing initiatives

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia and New Zealand’s national carrier Air New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see more than A$6 million invested in joint marketing activity over a three year period to promote tourism to Australia in key overseas markets. Under the agreement the two parties will each contribute… Read the full news article

Historic Scotland: One of the North East’s most stunning locations is to bring a children’s classic to life next month

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2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — One of the North East’s most stunning locations is to bring a children’s classic to life next month. Babe the Sheep Pig, Dick King-Smith’s heart-warming tale of an orphan piglet which was also made into a major Hollywood film, is to take centre stage at Duff House when touring company Illyria’s outdoor… Read the full news article

Historic Scotland publication highlights the broad variety of listed pubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow

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2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new publication from Historic Scotland highlights the broad variety of listed pubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pubs of Edinburgh and Glasgow is the first in a series of postcard books from Historic Scotland, and features images of some of the most iconic pubs in the country. The pubs featured were chosen… Read the full news article

U.S. Travel Association Roger Dow: Penny Pritzker is ‘Unparalleled Choice’ to Lead the Commerce Department

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Pritzker Is ‘Unparalleled Choice’ to Lead the Commerce Department, Says U.S. Travel’s Dow Washington, D.C., 2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, released the following statement today applauding the Senate’s confirmation of Penny Pritzker to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. “We applaud the Senate for… Read the full news article

Episode of AAA’s Discover Oklahoma to feature the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater

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2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The June 29th episode of AAA’s Discover Oklahoma features the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater and stops at the Dick Tracy Headquarters in Pawnee, Chandler’s Greenfield Vineyard and Winery and The Paramount and the Sandridge Sky Trail in Oklahoma City. AAA’s Discover Oklahoma airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. CT on KOTV-6 in Tulsa,… Read the full news article

Visitors to Calgary can obtain the latest flood recovery updates on visitcalgary.com

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Calgary, Alberta, 2013-06-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Calgary frontline crews and volunteers are working tirelessly to bring the city out of its state of emergency and into a period of recovery. Most of Calgary’s attractions, restaurants and accommodations are open for business with the status of the remaining flood-affected businesses changing on a daily basis. While the… Read the full news article

UK City of Bath to celebrate National Spa Week 16 – 22 September with special promotions and packages

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2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The city of Bath has 2,000 years of experience in relaxation and boasts the only natural thermal springs in the country making it a wonderful place to recharge and find your inner calm.  To celebrate Bath’s unique spa culture, the city will be holding special promotions and packages as part of National… Read the full news article

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts to host “Cabineering Cook-off presented by Pepsi” contest July 17 in West Yellowstone, Montana

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WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont., 2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts will host the “Cabineering Cook-off presented by Pepsi” contest July 17 to celebrate the opening of its new Explorer Cabins (SM) in West Yellowstone, Mont. Contestants may submit an original recipe, which must be created using only the appliances offered at Explorer Cabins and… Read the full news article

‘Saudia’ Airlines joins Marriott Rewards

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2013-06-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Rewards members traveling throughout the Middle East can now earn ‘Saudia’ Airlines – Alfursan Miles for stays at more than 3,700 Marriott International hotels in 70 countries across 14 distinctive brands.   Marriott Rewards® points can also be redeemed for Alfursan Miles. Effective immediately, Marriott Rewards members who designate ‘Saudia’ Airlines –… Read the full news article

Kiwi celebrity chef Al Brown hosts new show ‘Dishing up Australia with Al Brown’ aimed at New Zealand viewers

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2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The unique local and indigenous culinary delights of the Top End are set to entice visitors to the territory as part of a new travel series currently airing in New Zealand that showcases some of Australia’s finest food experiences. Kiwi chef Al Brown hosts the new show, ‘Dishing up Australia with Al… Read the full news article

Scottish Government agency Historic Scotland announced spectacular jousting returned to Linlithgow Palace Peel

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2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Our daring knights are returning to the stunning setting of Linlithgow Palace Peel, the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, to stage an unforgettable display of horsemanship and skill. They will be appearing on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June and the following weekend, Saturday 6th July and Sunday 7th July 2013 from 12:30 – 4:30… Read the full news article

Tourism Authority of Thailand volunteer tourism marketing campaign won digital Innovation Asia Award

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BANGKOK, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — A global marketing campaign launched by the Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote Volunteer tourism was one of the winners of the first Digital Innovation Asia Awards conferred at a ceremony on June 10. Conferred the “MOST IMPACTFUL CAMPAIGN” award, it was designed to tap into a growing industry trend known as Voluntourism… Read the full news article

Thailand expects record number of Vietnamese tourists in 2013

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Bangkok, 2013-06-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite Vietnam’s currently sluggish economy that is expected to have a GDP growth 5.04% to 5.35% this year, Vietnamese tourist arrivals to Thailand are on pace to surpass arrivals in 2012. More than 618,000 Vietnamese came to Thailand last year. The first five months of 2013 saw Thailand receiving 260,621 Vietnamese visitors,… Read the full news article

Alamo Rent A Car to launch suite of social network-based games called Alamo Games 2 Go

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Participants Can Win $5,000 Grand Prize and Weekly Prizes for Games Played On-The-Go ST. LOUIS, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just in time for the official start of summer, Alamo Rent A Car is providing entertainment, fun and prizes for vacationing families through a new suite of social network-based games called Alamo Games 2 Go. Launched this week on… Read the full news article

Lonely Planet celebrates its 40th birthday recreating the iconic journey that led to the start of the much loved travel guide

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2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate Lonely Planet’s 40th birthday, the world’s number one travel publisher has sent two writers across the world to recreate the trip that led to the start of the much loved travel guide. To mark the 40th anniversary of the pioneering first trip, writers Oliver Smith and Christa Larwood from Lonely Planet Traveller magazine are following the… Read the full news article

Travelport signed multi-year global distribution system deal with Abu Dhabi based Al Badie Travel Agency

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, has announced a multi-year global distribution system (GDS) deal with Al Badie Travel Agency – one of the most established travel companies in Abu Dhabi. The new contract is a testament to… Read the full news article