Category Archives: Travel Marketing

easyJet further enhances its mobile app by adding live aircraft tracking functionality directly from Flightradar24

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LONDON, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today announced that it has further enhanced its award-winning mobile app by adding live aircraft tracking functionality directly from Flightradar24. The airline is the first in the world to have collaborated with Flightradar24 to integrate the feature into a mobile app, meaning passengers can… Read the full news article

Macau Government Tourist Office to host “Macao Light Festival 2015 – Journey of Lights” from 6 – 31 December

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MACAU, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — To support Macao’s goal to develop into a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, radiate its destination glamour and add a festive vibe in town, the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is presenting a spectacular event – “Macao Light Festival 2015 – Journey of Lights” at a range of… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines provides English-speaking customers with more convenience with the launch of its English mobile site for domestic service

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Tokyo, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) launched mobile site in English for domestic service , providing English-speaking customers with more convenience including the domestic flight booking and purchase, and view reservation function, which are same as those on JAL’s website for domesitc flights in English (www.jal.co.jp/en/). The number of foreign visitors to Japan… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire floral designer Russell New to host Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop

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Hampshire, England, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire floral designer Russell New will host a Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop, inviting guests to welcome the festive season in the stunning grounds of Dogmersfield Park. Russell and his team from Blomster Designs will share tips on how to create elegant, handmade wreaths… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong addresses the needs of its connected travellers with Best Rate Guarantee and digital upgrades across its platform

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Hong Kong, China, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Savvy travellers will be rewarded this fall when booking direct through FourSeasons.com, thanks to the new Best Rate Guarantee at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.  As guests increasingly turn to the digital world to research destinations and hotel information, it is more important than ever for… Read the full news article

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will be held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria from 28 April to 1 May 2016

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PLOVDIV, Bulgaria, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Sixteen Bulgarian wine cellars have already been selected in the program of the most prestigious wine contest Concours Mondial de Bruxelles; five of them are from the Plovdiv region. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will be carried out from 28 April to 1 May 2016 in Plovdiv. Over 320 members… Read the full news article

Dubai Airports announces line-up of UAE bands for musicDXB

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DUBAI, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports has announced a line-up of five up-and-coming UAE bands for musicDXB, an initiative launched with Katy Perry’s performance at the Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner and a pop-up show by UK swing kings Jack Pack at Dubai International, the world’s largest stage and number one international airport. “Katy Perry… Read the full news article

Star Alliance redesigns its website across both desktop and mobile devices

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UPGRADED IPAD AND ANDROID APPS AVAILABLE SOON FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance, the way the Earth connects, has redesigned its website to offer a fresh, modern look and user friendly experience across both desktop and mobile devices, complementing the individual websites of its member airlines. Upgrades to its iPad and Android apps… Read the full news article

World Travel Awards: Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est, Zanzibar, Tanzania to host the Africa & India Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016

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LONDON, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est, Zanzibar, Tanzania, has been selected to host the Africa & India Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016. Set to take place on Saturday, April 9th, 2016, the dazzling red-carpet ceremony will welcome hospitality leaders and luminaries from across the regions…. Read the full news article

Burba Hotel Network: Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI) returns to Mumbai on 17-18 November 2016

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Costa Mesa, CA, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Burba Hotel Network (BHN) and Horwath HTL – India, hosts of the upcoming Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI), are pleased to announce that the 2016 conference will be returning to Mumbai in late autumn of 2016. The conference will be held on 17-18 November 2016, at… Read the full news article

Historic Scotland: Stirling Castle again transforms its esplanade shop for the festive season into dedicated Christmas shop

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EDINBURGH, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With just a month to go until the big day, Stirling Castle is swinging into the Christmas spirit with a series of events and offers including late night shopping, festive feasting and Christmas carols. Stirling Castle has once again transformed its esplanade shop for the festive season into… Read the full news article

Global internet sensation Joseph Griffin returns to Las Vegas to properly capture the sights and sounds of the iconic Las Vegas Strip

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LAS VEGAS, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Global internet sensation Joseph Griffin made his triumphant return to Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 19, to properly capture the sights and sounds of the iconic Las Vegas Strip. This time, he filmed a few familiar places from his original ‘selfie’ video paired with additional only in… Read the full news article

VisitBritain: 27.1 million visits to Britain from January to September, 2015

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LONDON, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — International visits to Britain for the first nine months of 2015 have broken previous records according to new figures out today from the Office for National Statistics. The data shows there  were 27.1 million visits to Britain from January to September this year, a 3% increase compared to the… Read the full news article

Wyndham® Extra Holidays: Limited-time Black Friday travel discounts of up to 50 percent off various resorts

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Save up to 50 Percent off Your Next Vacation with Limited-Time Travel Deals ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is now offering limited-time Black Friday travel… Read the full news article

40 percent off select rental accommodations with Wyndham Vacation Rentals Cyber Monday sale

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Get up to 40 percent off* stays in some of the U.S.’s best ski, mountain and beach destinations Parsippany, N.J., 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Save on the gift of travel — or a trip for yourself! Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rental properties and part of the Wyndham Worldwide… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International anuncia el cambio de marca de Meliá de Mar (Illetas, Mallorca)

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La compañía anuncia el cambio de marca de Meliá de Mar (Illetas, Mallorca), que será reconvertido en un hotel de lujo Gran Meliá con una inversión superior a €3 millones Mallorca, España, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International ha anunciado hoy un proyecto para la transformación de su emblemático hotel Meliá de Mar,… Read the full news article

Tiffany & Co. opens its first ever free-standing boutique at sea onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas

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Tiffany Store Brings Luxury Retail Experience to Oasis of the Seas NEW YORK, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Tiffany & Co. today announced its first ever free-standing boutique at sea onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas. The store is located in the ship’s lush Central Park neighborhood and will offer a full… Read the full news article

Qantas and nib to introduce more rewarding health insurance experience for Qantas Frequent Flyers

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Qantas Assure to offer health insurance powered by nib to up to 11 million Frequent Flyers Wearable technology used to reward Frequent Flyer members with Qantas Points for staying active Next in a series of digitally-focussed growth vehicles for Qantas Loyalty Mascot, NSW, Australia, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and nib will offer… Read the full news article

Sunwing launches vacation packages to Gansevoort Dominican Republic for the coming winter season

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TORONTO, ON, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is now offering the luxurious Gansevoort Dominican Republic exclusively for this coming winter season.  Officially opened just last winter, the stunning, modern boutique hotel has already earned a number of accolades. Named one of the best places to travel in 2015 by Travel + Leisure it was… Read the full news article

VisitScotland celebrates Scotland with the release of book My Scotland by its Famous Sons and Daughters

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EDINBURGH, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A galaxy of Scottish stars have come together in a glossy new coffee-table book, celebrating their homeland in words and pictures. With imagery and research provided by VisitScotland, My Scotland by its Famous Sons and Daughters is released on Monday 23 November, just in time for Christmas. It… Read the full news article

VisitScotland: What to see, do and look forward to in Scotland in 2016

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EDINBURGH, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Welcome to VisitScotland’s annual update on everything to see, do and look forward to in Scotland in the next 12 months. The Year of Innovation, Architecture & Design 2016 – Scotland enthusiasts will have more reasons than ever to visit their favourite country during 2016 which is celebrating… Read the full news article

The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand partners with the world’s largest insurance organisations AIG and JLT

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Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA), the peak industry organisation for New Zealand’s tourism sector, has formally sealed its new Premier Business partnership arrangement with two of the world’s largest insurance organisations, AIG and JLT. JLT is a global insurance, risk consultancy and employee benefits specialist…. Read the full news article

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand: new virtual driving website for visiting drivers in New Zealand launched

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Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new virtual driving website for visiting drivers is a welcome addition to the range of efforts the tourism industry and government are making to improve safety on New Zealand roads, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. The AA Visiting Drivers Training Programme provides real-world… Read the full news article

Pike29 Memorial Track to become the 10th in New Zealand’s Great Walks

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New Zealand’s nine great walks will become 10 in 2018 with the announcement of the Pike29 Memorial Track. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The 45-kilometre walk is to be constructed through the Paparoa National Park on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island. The national park will be extended by 3971… Read the full news article

Caribbean Airlines and Guyana Tourism Authority host media familiarization trip for U.S. based journalists

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PORT OF SPAIN, 2015-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines is the official airline partner for a five-day media familiarization trip being hosted by the Guyana Tourism Authority for a group of U.S. based journalists. The purpose of the media trip is to expose Guyana’s undiscovered gems and vast natural attractions to American nature-lovers,… Read the full news article

Travelport launches new demo site to showcase its Universal API capabilities allowing travel agencies and developers to ‘try before they buy’

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Travelport inspires and empowers travel agencies and developers to ‘try before they buy’  Langley, UK, 2015-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, recently launched an innovative new demonstration site to showcase its Universal API capabilities. The tool allows both commercial decision makers within travel agencies and developers to fully explore… Read the full news article

Al Bateen Executive Airport doubles exhibition space for Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, the only dedicated business aviation airport in the region, announced today that it has doubled the exhibition space for Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016 in response to huge demand from key industry professionals to participate. Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016 is being… Read the full news article

Coco Collection won the award for Luxury Hotel Brand in Maldives at 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards in Hong Kong

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MALDIVES, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — At the 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards gala ceremony held at Harbour Grand Hong Kong, Coco Collection won the award for Luxury Hotel Brand in Maldives. With a strong reputation as a luxury brand offering stylish and sophisticated escapes that design experience-led stays for the guests, this award is… Read the full news article

Booking.com’s 800,000+ accommodations properties worldwide now available in Concur Travel

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BELLEVUE, Wash. and FRANKFURT, Germany, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 9, 2015), Concur, the world’s leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions and services, and Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, announced a new partnership to enhance business travel worldwide. Through the partnership,… Read the full news article

The City of Chicago announces the lineup for the 102nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 24 in Millennium Park

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The Voelker family of Northlake, Illinois, will join Mayor Emanuel to light their 63-foot Colorado Blue Spruce as Chicago’s 102nd Christmas Tree CHICAGO, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago is pleased to announce the lineup for the 102nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, November 24, in Millennium Park (Washington St…. Read the full news article