Category Archives: Travel Marketing

New passenger awareness campaign Fly Safely, Drink Responsibly takes off in Norway

Posted on by

Geneva, Switzerland, 2019-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) supported by airports group Avinor, the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway, and the Federation of Norwegian Aviation Industries, has launched a new passenger awareness campaign called Fly Safely, Drink Responsibly to encourage passengers to think carefully about their alcohol consumption before boarding flights. Unruly passenger incidents… Read the full press release

OpenTable once again partnered with No Kid Hungry to help end childhood hunger in America

Posted on by

Kicking Off on Giving Tuesday, the Campaign Will Allow OpenTable Diners to Donate Points for the Third Consecutive Year SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In advance of the holiday season, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), has once again partnered with No Kid… Read the full press release

VisitScotland Growth Fund award supports new campaign showcasing Dunfermline and west Fife

Posted on by

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A new campaign will bring more visitors to Dunfermline and west Fife by showcasing the town and area’s history and heritage with the help of VisitScotland. Led by Dunfermline Heritage Partnership (DHP) with the support of Fife Cultural Trust Dunfermline & West Fife Tourism Association and Fife… Read the full press release

Heathrow unveiled a magical installation of periscopes at Terminals 2 and 5 with scenes from Santa’s Toy Factory

Posted on by

‘How does Santa get to every house in the world in one night?’ is the most frequently asked festive question amongst children under 10 Over a third (35%) of parents tell children it takes Santa’s elves a year of preparation to prepare for the big night Heathrow keeps the magic alive as it unveils a… Read the full press release

Agoda kicks off “Less Hassle, More Travel” brand campaign

Posted on by

SINGAPORE, 2019-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda, one of the world’s fastest growing online digital  travel platforms, has launched its first multi-market TVC, out-of-home (OOH), digital and cross-channel advertising campaign leveraging its brand characters called “Agojis.” The campaign, built on the brand platform “Less Hassle, More Travel,” kicks off in four markets: Australia, South Korea, Saudi Arabia,… Read the full press release

MMPRC welcomed media from Turkey to Maldives

Posted on by

Male, Maldives , 2019-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and Public Relation Corporation (MMPRC) welcomed media from Turkey to Maldives for a familiarization trip today (Dec. 1, 2019). This is the 21st familiarization trip conducted by the corporation for various markets this year. The media is comprised of journalists and editors from a number… Read the full press release

LoyaltyXpert Announced The Loyalty Program For Channel Partners

Posted on by
Channel-Loyalty-Program-India

Ahmedabad, India, 2019-Dec-2 — /Travel PR News/ — LoyaltyXpert, one of the leading loyalty solution providers in India, has announced loyalty programs for channel partners. Managed by Ecosmob Technologies Pvt. Ltd, LoyaltyXpert aims at developing a remarkable loyalty program for small businesses to help them in achieving a swift growth in their business. The channel loyalty… Read the full press release

OpenTable and Capital One Financial Corporation to offer cardholders access to top dining destinations across the U.S.

Posted on by

Premium Access reservations open up prime time weekend dining times to Capital One credit cardholders SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), and Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) partnered to offer Capital One credit cardholders access to hard-to-get reservations at prime dining times… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges announces return of its third annual “Members Only Madness” promotion

Posted on by

Choice Hotels Rewards Loyalty Members with Exclusive Discounts, Bonus Points and More ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is bringing back its third annual “Members Only Madness” promotion. Now through November 22, Choice Privileges members will have the chance to unlock daily deals, including… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways’ frequent flyer program launches the “Points Travel Sale” campaign

Posted on by

Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Flyer Bonus, a frequent flyer program of Bangkok Airways launches the “Points Travel Sale” campaign, offering KTC-BANGKOK AIRWAYS credit card members a chance to redeem air tickets using only 50% of the normal flight awards redemption rates. The offer is valid for one-way or round-trip tickets on Bangkok… Read the full press release

Ryanair launched the first in a series of joint promotions of Lombardy in the UK market

Posted on by

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, and Regione Lombardia today (15 Nov) launched the first in a series of joint promotions of Lombardy in the UK market, with a consumer-focused event in London Southend Airport. This event is part of the Try Somewhere New in Lombardia campaign, promoting and highlighting the Lombardy… Read the full press release

CDA recognized with 2019 Peggy G. Hereford Award

Posted on by

CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) was recently awarded the 2019 Peggy G. Hereford Award for Overall Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Programs. This top honor is the “best in show” award for Airports Council International North America (ACI-NA) Marketing and Communications awards programs. Deputy Commissioner Castalia Serna accepted… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels and Operation Homefront launch second year of their partnership with the debut of the “Choice Salutes” campaign

Posted on by

Continued partnership honored by sending military families home for the holidays GAITHERSBURG, Md., 2019-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, and Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, launched the second year of their partnership with the… Read the full press release

Maldives welcomes team of journalists and social media influencers from Italy

Posted on by

Male, Maldives, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — A team of journalists and social media influencers from Italy have arrived in Maldives today (Nov. 4, 2019). The purpose of this trip is to create awareness of the destination in the Italian market while reaching a wider audience, feature the products of the destination and highlight on… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Munich announces two luxury accommodation offers for the festive season

Posted on by

Munich, Germany, 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Munich is launching two luxury accommodation offers for the festive season, including a ballet performance package. Guests booking A Nutcracker Christmas room package will enjoy The Nutcracker ballet by Tchaikovsky and other seasonal indulgences on selected dates in November and December, while A Magical Christmas includes a seven-course dinner on Christmas Eve… Read the full press release

2019 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign winners announced

Posted on by

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2019-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The results are in! Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) announced today (November 4, 2019) the winners for the 2019 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign. The winners are: Best Brewery: Bad Dad Brewing Co. – Fairmount, Grant County Best Hiking Trail: The Ladders Trail (Trail 3) at Turkey Run State Park… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport app latest version offers Home-to-gate travel information

Posted on by

Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Real time travel information taking you from home to departure gate is now available through the latest version of the Auckland Airport app. Designed to take the stress out of airport departures and arrivals, for the first time the revamped app creates a personalised itinerary for the… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines and TripAdvisor launch Japan Travel information site called “Untold Stories of Japan”

Posted on by

Featuring new videos including Amami Oshima Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines and TripAdvisor have jointly launched the multi-media portal called “Untold Stories of Japan”, a Japan Travel information site, in October 2017. Since the launch, the content has expanded, to include destinations such as Hiroshima, Kochi, Amami Ryukyu, Osaka and Tokyo…. Read the full press release

Tribute Portfolio brings back its popular Friendsgiving package

Posted on by

Friendsgiving Hotel Packages Include a Destination-Inspired Thanksgiving Feast, Special Welcome Amenities & Leftover-Like Breakfast at Select Hotels from New York to Paris BETHESDA, MD, 2019-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Few things beat gathering around the table for a delicious meal surrounded by people you love to be around, which is why Tribute Portfolio is bringing… Read the full press release

British Airways is the first airline to partner with the Department for Transport on a new initiative to make travel easier for people with disabilities

Posted on by

New campaign highlights British Airways’ Beyond Accessibility training programme, which supports staff in assisting more than half a million customers with disabilities who fly with the airline each year Airline recently launched dedicated customer care team with direct phone line for travellers requiring additional assistance In 2019 British Airways became the first and only airline… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific announces return of its popular Vantage Pass promotion

Posted on by

Indulge in the comfort of Cathay Pacific’s Business and Premium Economy experience by booking two round trips for one great fare Hong kong, China, 2019-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific’s popular Vantage Pass promotion is back once again, allowing passengers to double their enjoyment of Cathay Pacific’s and Cathay Dragon’s Business and Premium Economy… Read the full press release

Lufthansa campaign #LifeChangingPlaces enters third round

Posted on by

Brand campaign #LifeChangingPlaces enters third round Campaign tells the moving story of a Lufthansa flight attendant whose social commitment in Ethiopia is changing her life Supplementary installations at the Lufthansa Hubs in Frankfurt and Munich collect donations for help alliance COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelling can change a life: The inspiring power… Read the full press release

Booking.com offers guests the chance to book a real life replica of the Addams Family Mansion

Posted on by

In honor of the newest animated feature film release, Booking.com is paying a call on The Addams Family *snap* *snap* NEW YORK, NY, 2019-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Even though their house is a museum, in honor of the newest animated The Addams Family debuting in theaters on October 11th, Booking.com, the digital travel leader connecting travelers with the widest… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways invites the public to vote on the dishes to be added to its in-flight menu

Posted on by

Contest will determine the next additions to ANA’s in-flight menu for Premium Economy and Economy Class. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, is inviting the public to vote on which dishes will be added to its in-flight menu for Premium Economy… Read the full press release

Hilton Kuala Lumpur launches Pink Hope Afternoon Tea to raise funds for The Estée Lauder Companies Malaysia Breast Cancer Campaign beneficiaries

Posted on by

The all-pink afternoon tea set will be featured throughout October in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — It doesn’t matter who, when, or how; breast cancer can affect the people we care about most. It is for this reason that Hilton Kuala Lumpur created the Pink Hope Afternoon Tea, an… Read the full press release

What Top Tourism Boards Can Teach Us About Digital

Posted on by

MADRID, Spain, 2019-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — There are an unlimited number of online resources travellers can use to plan and book their holidays. Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TripAdvisor are great sources of information and inspiration, but with so much potential coming from digital channels, destinations should be able to provide the… Read the full press release

VLeisure Launches New Credit Service, Empowering Travel Agents Through Greater Financial Control

Posted on by

VLeisure credit to free up agency funds, driving more sales for their business. London, UK, 2019-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — VLeisure the one-stop B2B travel marketplace connecting travel agents with inventory in over 147 countries, today announced a new credit service that will empower travel buyers.  Using VLeisure credit, agencies will be able to buy products… Read the full press release

Travelport extends its Travel Unified campaign; calls for more support for people with intellectual disabilities

Posted on by

Little-known SSR code, DPNA, can be used to alert airlines when a traveler has an intellectual or developmental disability and needs assistance Many airlines offer support to meet passengers’ individual needs once alerted via the SSR code Use of the code on flights booked through Travelport has increased 89% since the launch of its Travel Unified campaign,… Read the full press release

EXO’s leader Suho joins the 4th International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao as Talent Ambassador

Posted on by

Macao, China, 2019-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The 4th International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao (referred to as “IFFAM” or the “Film Festival”) will be staged from 5th to 10th December this year. As an annual international event in Macao, the Film Festival will continue to push forward the development of Macao’s film, cultural and creative industries, enhance exchange… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand and Bangkok Airways launch new ‘Fly me to Thailand’ promotion

Posted on by

Gift cards, discounts and more privileges offered for travellers from CLMV, Malaysia, Singapore and India. Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Bangkok Airways have launched a new ‘Fly me to Thailand’ promotion, offering privileges, gift cards, discounts and many more special deals for travellers from Cambodia, Lao… Read the full press release