Category Archives: Travel Marketing

IATA announces that the second edition of the World Financial Symposium will focus on industry efforts to support sustained financial health

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Geneva, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the second edition of the World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on industry efforts to support sustained financial health. WFS will be held 14-17 September in Barcelona, Spain against a backdrop of improving industry profitability. Airlines are expected to earn a net… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation at HMSHost-sponsored Airports Going Green, the 2nd Annual Sustainable Fashion Show on October 26 in Chicago

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CHICAGO, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Join us for a very special event at Airports Going Green: The 2nd Annual Sustainable Fashion Show presented Monday evening, October 26.  Sponsored by HMSHost, the Fashion Show will highlight clothes and accessories made from re-purposed and sustainable materials crafted by the Fashion Studies Department at Columbia College in… Read the full news article

Alaska announced steep discounts on popular routes throughout North America as part of its annual fall fare sale

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One-way fares as low as $59 through Aug. 17* SEATTLE, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska’s annual fall fare sale kicks off today, with steep discounts on popular routes throughout North America. One-way fares start at $59 and include new and popular destinations like Albuquerque, New Mexico, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Honolulu, Hawaii.* Visit www.alaskaair.com to… Read the full news article

Bloggers from Japan won Cebu Pacific Air’s first #CEBjuanderers Challenge 2015

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Airline’s first regional blogger campaign also featured teams from Australia, China, Korea  PASAY CITY, Philippines, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB), the Philippines’ largest airline, concluded its first #CEBjuanderers Challenge, with bloggers from Japan emerging as the winners. Ikuma Nakagawa and Hidekazu Tanaka from Team Japan competed against teams of two bloggers… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia: Vogue Australia’s September issue features Nicole Kidman photographed at Uluru, one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks

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SYDNEY, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Vogue Australia’s September issue went on sale today featuring Nicole Kidman photographed at Uluru, one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks. Just like the Royal visit last year, which saw a spike in enquiries and booking for Voyages and Longitude 131, Tourism Australia is hoping that operators in the region will… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways and Alitalia welcomed 100,000th guest to their joint pavilion at Expo Milano 2015

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ABU DHABI, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Official Expo Milano 2015 sponsors Etihad Airways and Alitalia celebrated a major milestone by welcoming the 100,000th guest to their joint pavilion at Expo Milano 2015. Italian national Luigino Nonino, accompanied by his family, was the lucky 100,000th visitor to the pavilion. To mark the occasion, the… Read the full news article

Celebrity floral designer Eric Buterbaugh will host arrangement workshops at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time ever, Hollywood’s most sought after celebrity florist will host quarterly workshops on creating arrangements that make a statement. Dubbed “The King of Roses” by Harper’s Bazaar, Resident Floral Designer Eric Buterbaugh will host arrangement workshops, lending his legendary expertise to… Read the full news article

Four New Zealand tourism operators will each receive $25,000 as the winners of Auckland Airport’s $100,000 tourism competition

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Auckland Airport has named four New Zealand tourism operators as the winners of its $100,000 tourism competition. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — YHA New Zealand, Explore Group, Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei Whai Maia Limited and ZeaYou Travel Limited will each receive $25,000 as the winners of the competition. Norris Carter, Auckland Airport’s… Read the full news article

oneworld® member S7 Airlines becomes general sponsor of the Russian Aerobatic Gliding Team

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MOSCOW, 2015-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance, has now become a general sponsor of the Russian Aerobatic Gliding Team. The glider going by the name of Swift S-1, which the Russian team is to fly during the competition event, has been painted in the S7… Read the full news article

Visits to England’s attractions increased by 4% in 2014 according to VisitEngland’s Annual Attractions Survey

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LONDON, 2015-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Visits to England’s attractions increased by 4% in 2014, consolidating the sector’s return to growth following 2013’s positive figures, according to VisitEngland’s Annual Attractions Survey released today. Key figures include: Attractions reported a healthy 4% annual increase in total visits in 2014 All regions across England experienced growth in 2014,… Read the full news article

Jersey: La Robeline Cider Company and La Manche Smokehouse awarded 2-Star Gold by Great Taste

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JERSEY, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The leading accreditation scheme for artisan and speciality food producers in the British Isles has awarded an unprecedented number of awards to local producers – including awarding two gold stars for a locally made cider and oak smoked butter. The world’s most coveted blind-tasted awards, Great Taste, has… Read the full news article

Viking River Cruises® renews its national corporate sponsorship of PBS’ celebrated series MASTERPIECE for another year

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WITH 17 EMMY® NOMINATIONS JUST ANNOUNCED FOR MASTERPIECE, NEW SPONSORSHIP DEAL EXTENDS THROUGH FINAL SEASON OF “DOWNTON ABBEY” Los Angeles, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking River Cruises® (www.vikingrivercruises.com) announced today it has renewed its national corporate sponsorship of PBS’ celebrated series MASTERPIECE for another year. The announcement comes on the heels of MASTERPIECE earning 17… Read the full news article

TFE Hotels celebrates the launch of its next generation technology platform for MICE clients, bookers and guests

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New South Wales, Australia, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels (Toga Far East Hotels) is celebrating the launch of its next generation technology platform for Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Events (MICE) clients, bookers and guests. The event was hosted by the iVvy team at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) on Tuesday, as they… Read the full news article

ITB Berlin and IPK International analyse the travel flows of Chinese tourists

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Rapid growth in short trips – Strong above-average rises in Asia and North America trips – Europe loses market share – ITB Berlin and IPK International analyse the travel flows of Chinese tourists BERLIN, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chinese love of travelling is tremendous. After two decades of rapid and mostly double-digit… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways celebrated expansion in Pakistan with VIP dinner featuring the launch of a community initiative

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Award-winning airline celebrates successful start of flights to Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad Qatar Airways commemorates Pakistan expansion with Community Initiative MULTAN, Pakistan, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways hosted a signature event at the Ramada Hotel Multan, to celebrate its rapid expansion in Pakistan, with new flights launched to Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad on… Read the full news article

Qatar Duty Free with L’Oréal Luxe create exclusive pop-up store for passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport (HIA)

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“When East Meets West” concept showcases fragrances from five different perfume houses in an exclusive and interactive environment DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Duty Free (QDF), in conjunction with L’Oréal Luxe, has created an exclusive pop-up experience for passengers travelling through Hamad International Airport (HIA) this summer. Lancôme, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint… Read the full news article

S7 Priority Programme and Moscow Pass and Piter Pass the first to offer tourist card in Moscow and Saint Petersburg

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MOSCOW, 2015-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global alliance, is announcing the partnership between the S7 Priority Programme and Moscow Pass and Piter Pass, which are the first to offer a tourist card in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. From now on members of the S7 Priority frequent flyer programme will be… Read the full news article

The 21st Annual Central Coast Hair Design & Beauty Expo returns to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on October 4, 2015

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Santa Cruz, CA, 2015-8-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The 21st Annual Central Coast Hair Design & Beauty Expo returns to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s historic Cocoanut Grove on October 4, 2015. Some of the most influential stylists and platform artists in the business will demonstrate new techniques and offer fresh ideas to inspire stylists and… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines launches an information technology competition targeted at tertiary students keen to make a difference in the aviation industry

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SINGAPORE, 2015-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines is launching an information technology competition targeted at tertiary students keen to make a difference in the aviation industry. The ‘SIA App Challenge’ is based on the theme of ‘Your Travel, Your Way’. Participants will be provided real-world business challenges to stretch their creativity, aimed at… Read the full news article

Travelport: Global travel agency TravelStore returns and signs new multi-year agreement

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Langley, UK, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, announces that the global travel agency, TravelStore, has returned as its customer after six years and has signed a new, multi-year agreement for its business in Portugal, Spain, Angola and Mozambique. TravelStore has recognized the significant investment Travelport has made in… Read the full news article

Abu Dhabi Duty Free to open the world’s first Sephora pop up stores in an airport at Abu Dhabi International Airport

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The World’s First Airport Duty Free Sephora Store Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Duty Free, in partnership with DFS and Sephora, is set to open the world’s first Sephora pop up stores in an airport at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The stores, which will be open at Terminal… Read the full news article

Noma to temporarily close in Copenhagen to open its new waterfront home at Barangaroo on Sydney Harbour; part of collaboration with Tourism Australia and Lendlease

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SYDNEY, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — One of the world’s best restaurants, Noma, today announced it will relocate to Sydney for ten weeks from January 2016, to share the best of Australian produce as seen through the eyes of head chef, René Redzepi, and his team. Noma will temporarily close in Copenhagen, Denmark to… Read the full news article

August named Virginia Craft Beer Month

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Celebrate Virginia’s craft brewery industry at more than 100 breweries RICHMOND, VA, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — With more than 100 breweries in place and more opening every year, Virginia has become a magnet for the craft beer industry. Local love is on tap and August has been named Virginia Craft Beer Month. The world… Read the full news article

Macau Government Tourist Office presents ‘Fun Summer in Macau – Tourism Carnival’ road show in Taiwan

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MACAU, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) puts on a road show titled ‘Fun Summer in Macau – Tourism Carnival’ in Taiwan from today (31 July) to 6 August. Through creative activities and partnering with locally-famous online illustrator, the event aims to promote Macau’s diverse elements of tourism and encourage… Read the full news article

Macau Government Tourist Office test runs “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities” Bus Highlight Tour

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MACAU, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) will soft launch the “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities” Bus Highlight Tour through a local travel agency tomorrow (1 August) for a test run of 14 days, followed by an official launch on 15 August. Running on circular routes which connect points across… Read the full news article

ATTA: AdventureWeek Rebound Nepal familiarization trip highlights that Nepal is ready to welcome travelers again

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SEATTLE, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz) has announced the program for AdventureWeek Rebound Nepal, a specialized familiarization (FAM) trip that highlights the fact that Nepal is ready to welcome travelers again after the April 2015 earthquake and showcases the adventure opportunities along the Great Himalaya Trails. The trip… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways appoints Cheil Network to handle its global digital and social marketing activities

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ABU DHABI, 2015-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed the Cheil Network to handle its global digital and social marketing activities, following a competitive pitch process held last month. Cheil is now responsible for delivering Etihad Airways’ strategy and creative in all digital and… Read the full news article

Concur announces new partnership with Lufthansa to enable business travel bookings directly

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Concur’s TripLink enables Lufthansa to meet today’s growing business travel needs ORLANDO, Fl., 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of expense management solutions and services, today announced a new partnership with Lufthansa to enable business travel bookings directly, while still giving travel managers all of the same benefits, tools and… Read the full news article

Concur announces partnerships with Lyft and HotelTonight

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New partnerships expand options for on-the-go and last minute business travel with Concur ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions and services, today announced partnerships with Lyft and HotelTonight. These partnerships continue the company’s commitment to meet modern business travelers’ needs for… Read the full news article

Canongate Youth’s budding film makers and artists teamed up with Scotland’s Urban Past to explore and celebrate the history of the Dumbiedykes area

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EDINBURGH, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Budding film makers and artists from Canongate Youth have teamed up with Scotland’s Urban Past (SUP) to explore and celebrate the history of the Dumbiedykes area. SUP, a nationwide initiative that puts local communities in charge of recording the history on their doorsteps, helped a group of 5-11… Read the full news article