Category Archives: Travel Marketing

Honda Aircraft Company to present at the 2015 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland

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The HondaJet makes its first appearance in Europe GENEVA, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Honda Aircraft Company announced today progress and HondaJet program achievements during a press conference at the 2015 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. The HondaJet is making its first appearance in Europe and will begin a demonstration tour following… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to host free summer workouts at Millennium Park

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Chicagoans and visitors will enjoy outdoor Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and Zumba® classes all summer CHICAGO, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Jump start your weekend with the Summer Workouts in Millennium Park on Saturdays, June 6–September 5, beginning at 7am. Guests are invited to stretch, kick and dance the summer away each Saturday as… Read the full news article

Chicago: Summer Film Series returns to Millennium Park, Tuesdays, June 23 – September 1, at 6:30pm

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Eleven blockbuster films help celebrate summer’s biggest events and mark some 2015 milestones CHICAGO, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicagoans and visitors alike are invited to enjoy outdoor movies downtown as the popular Summer Film Series returns toMillennium Park, Tuesdays, June 23 – September 1, at 6:30pm. Guests may take a seat at the… Read the full news article

The Maldives teams up with PVR Cinemas pan-India for video campaign to further increase Indians visiting Maldives

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MALDIVES, 2015-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC)has tied up with PVR Cinemas pan-India for a 2-week video campaign that will run in all major cinema halls of the PVR auditoriums. The promotion had been timed around the beginning of the summer holiday season in India to catch… Read the full news article

Embraer Executive Jets’ newest mid-light jet the Legacy 450 makes its European debut at the 15th EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland, May 19-21

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Embraer Executive Jets’ newest mid-light jet, the Legacy 450, is making its European debut at the 15th European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE). The aircraft landed today at Geneva International Airport and will be on the static display at Geneva’s Palexpo Exhibition Center, in Switzerland, May… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport launches competition to drive tourism in New Zealand

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The competition will see a total fund of $100k awarded to four businesses showing innovation in growing New Zealand tourism across the seasons. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Norris Carter, Auckland Airport’s general manager aeronautical commercial, says the competition has been developed to help drive tourism growth from Asian markets during… Read the full news article

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort teams up with Eric Orton, Teton Mountain Lodge and Hotel Terra to host the 2nd year of Eric Orton’s Mountain Running Academy

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Teton Village, WY, 2015-5-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to team up with world renowned running coach and Marmot Athlete Eric Orton and slopeside lodging partners Teton Mountain Lodge and Hotel Terra to host the second year of Eric Orton’s Mountain Running Academy. These multiday running camps based out of… Read the full news article

Air Partner acquires specialist broker in aircraft remarketing Cabot Aviation for up to £1.2m

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Air Partner, the leading global aviation charter specialist, has acquired Cabot Aviation, a specialist broker in aircraft remarketing, for up to £1.2m. GATWICK, 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Cabot Aviation was founded in 1998 by Malcolm Holt and Tony Whitty, who have grown the company into one of the leading aircraft remarketing brokers in… Read the full news article

RCI releases enhanced version of its website for affiliated developers and resort staff, RCIAffiliates.com

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, recently released an enhanced version of its website for affiliated developers and resort staff, RCIAffiliates.com. The enhancements include three new components that affiliates will notice: 1) A new look and even more intuitive navigation; 2) New content that serves as an industry… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group launches its new loyalty program; debuts multi-million dollar, integrated umbrella marketing campaign

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Hospitality Powerhouse Casts Kristofer Hivju of “Game of Thrones” and “Force Majeure” Fame as ‘Wyndham Rewards Wyzard’ and Celebrates with 3,000 Bonus Point Summer Promotion PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company, today announced the global launch of its groundbreaking new loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards®, with the debut… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb announces the appointment of Lauren Everest as its new Public Relations and Communications Manager

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WHISTLER, BC, 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — After working in the Public Relations Department for more than five years, Lauren Everest has been appointed as the new Public Relations and Communications Manager at Whistler Blackcomb. “We are very excited to have Lauren step into her new role of Public Relations and Communications Manager,” says Stuart… Read the full news article

VisitEngland hosted its annual VisitEngland Awards for Excellence

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LONDON, 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The winners of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2015 were revealed at its annual ceremony, held last night at the spectacular Sage Gateshead. Celebrating excellence across the tourism industry, 17 winners including Best Small Hotel, Tourism Pub of the Year, Best Visitor Attraction and Tourism Event of the… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb turns up the heat with exciting list of updates and additions to its summer program

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New 360 Pass, Timed Hiking Routes, Flightseeing Tours, E-Bikes And More! WHISTLER, BC, 2015-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer is in the air and Whistler Blackcomb is turning up the heat with an exciting list of updates and additions to its summer program. The new cabins on the Whistler Village Gondola will continue spinning straight… Read the full news article

The GoPro GoShow presented by Whistler Blackcomb returns for its second year on May 17 during Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival

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Athletes Tasked With Capturing The Essence of May In Whistler For A Chance To Win $2000 WHISTLER, BC, 2015-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The GoPro GoShow presented by Whistler Blackcomb will return for its second year on May 17 during Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival (GO Fest). This year, instead of inviting professional filmmakers to compete… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company to host the first edition of Routes MEA 2015 in Kingdom of Bahrain at Gulf International Convention Centre, 31 May – 2 June 2015

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Preparations are in full swing as Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), is gearing up to host the first edition of Routes Middle East and Africa 2015 (Routes MEA 2015) in the Kingdom of Bahrain this month. The inaugural Routes… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways launched online competition for football fans to design and customise a Football Dreams Africa jersey

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Prizes include Business Class tickets and FC Barcelona merchandise Contestants will have a chance to win one of 22 exciting prizes FRIENDLY MATCH IS SET FOR MAY 22, 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — For anyone who has ever dreamed about designing their very own football jersey, Qatar Airways is now giving them the… Read the full news article

The inaugural Grant Thornton Runway Run touches down at Belfast City Airport on 24 June

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BELFAST, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Ever fancied running down the runway at George Best Belfast City Airport? Business advisory firm Grant Thornton is inviting teams to partake in the first official runway run in Northern Ireland. On Wednesday 24 June, under the glow of the runway lights, hundreds of runners will take-off down the… Read the full news article

The Resort at Pelican Hill® presents its fifth annual Festa dell’Autunno from October 8-11

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — From October 8-11, The Resort at Pelican Hill® presents its fifth annual Festa dell’Autunno, an autumn festival that brings the traditions of Italy to Southern California’s own Tuscan seaside village. New this year, the weekend festivities begin on Thursday with a Guest Chef Wine Dinner at Pelican Grill,… Read the full news article

The Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels reverts to its original name of Steigenberger Wiltcher’s

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite several name changes over the years, the Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels has never lost its legendary reputation. It is now reverting to its original name of Steigenberger Wiltcher’s, which it held between 1913 and 1925, and is fully focused on regaining its privileged and historic position… Read the full news article

TravelNevada appoints Jennifer Neubauer as its research manager, handling consumer market research and data

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CARSON CITY, Nev., 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Nevada Division of Tourism (TravelNevada) has hired Jennifer Neubauer as its research manager, handling consumer market research and data. Among her various duties, Neubauer will oversee the development, coordination and administration of various research surveys, statistical databases, projects and reports. She will manage all aspects of statewide… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines signs agreement with the Singapore National Olympic Council to be the Official Airline Partner for Team Singapore

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Joint Release With SNOC SINGAPORE, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement with the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) to be the Official Airline Partner for Team Singapore. Under the three year agreement from now until 30 April 2018, SIA will provide an agreed value of air tickets for… Read the full news article

The City of Chicago and DCASE: Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony to be held on May 23

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CHICAGO, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are pleased to announce the Grand Marshall and date for Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony on Saturday, May 23. The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia marked the first day of Corroboree Greater China on Hamilton Island with the signing of aviation marketing deal with Cathay Pacific

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SYDNEY, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia marked the first day of Corroboree Greater China on Hamilton Island with the signing of a major aviation marketing deal with Cathay Pacific, which will see the two parties jointly invest A$2 million during 2015 promoting Australia to key overseas markets. A key feature of the… Read the full news article

Travelindex renews its successful partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

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BANGKOK, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelindex, a travel content distribution and discovery platform has recently renewed its very successful partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). By publishing and distributing content for PATA Members that shows off industry expertise and highlights unique strengths and services, Travelindex can influence credibility, search rankings and purchase… Read the full news article

GBTA announces actor; musician and philanthropist Kevin Bacon as featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2015, July 25-29 in Orlando, Florida

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Alexandria, VA, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced award winning film, television and stage actor; musician and philanthropist Kevin Bacon will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2015, July 25-29 in Orlando, Florida. Bacon will be speaking at… Read the full news article

flydubai publishes new research highlighting on the latest travel trends

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Feedback from over 200,000 passengers through onboard survey covers 36 customer touchpoints Emergence of next generation of business class traveller Key factors influencing their airline choice include connectivity and value for money  Dubai, UAE, 2015-5-8 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai published today new research focussing on the latest travel trends, behaviours and preferences based on the… Read the full news article

Brand USA to launch its culinary tourism strategy and partnership with James Beard Foundation

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Washington, DC, 2015-5-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States charged with increasing international tourism into the United States, announced it will launch its culinary tourism strategy in conjunction with its participation at the James Beard Foundation Awards Ceremony and Gala Reception on Monday, May 4, at… Read the full news article

The Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run at Shannon Airport set for Friday, 19th June 20th at midnight

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1,700 places up for grabs for Friday, 19th, June 20th Midnight event – Proceeds to go to Shannon Group’s 2015 designated charities TLC4CF and Milford Care Centre Shannon, Ireland, 2015-5-8 — /Travel PR News/ — One of Ireland’s most unique mass participation sports events of the year, the Bank of Ireland Runway Night Run at Shannon… Read the full news article

Historic Scotland: Two historical Scottish watermills will celebrate more than 300 years of milling history as part of National Mills Weekend, 9th – 10th May

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2015-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Two historical Scottish watermills will be celebrating more than 300 years of milling history as part of National Mills Weekend. Over the course of a weekend, on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May, Perth’s 18th century Stanley Mills and New Abbey Corn Mill in Dumfries, which dates… Read the full news article

Jersey: The Royal Yacht announces the launch of its exclusive wine club hosted by Sirocco and The Cellar

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The Royal Yacht has announced the launch of its new and exclusive wine club, hosted by Sirocco and The Cellar. JERSEY, 2015-5-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The wine club will provide its members with opportunities to sample and enjoy a range of world-class wines, attend special events and enjoy exclusive discounts.  Membership is by… Read the full news article