Category Archives: Travel Marketing

Etihad Airways announces new key appointments within its commercial division which will support the airline’s growth and expansion plans

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Abu Dhabi, 2015-3-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced new key appointments within its commercial division which will support the airline’s growth and expansion plans. Amer Khan has been appointed to the position of Regional General Manager for Middle East and North Africa,… Read the full news article

David Whitaker to become chief marketing officer for Brand USA on May 11, 2015

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WASHINGTON, 2015-3-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Industry veteran David Whitaker has been tapped to become chief marketing officer for Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States. Whitaker will join Brand USA on May 11, 2015, following eight years as president and CEO of Tourism Toronto, the fourth largest city in North… Read the full news article

The Board of Trustees of the Destination & Travel Foundation selected Brand USA as the upcoming recipient of its highest honor, the Spirit of Hospitality Award

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WASHINGTON, 2015-3-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Trustees of the Destination & Travel Foundation has selected America’s destination marketing organization, Brand USA, as the upcoming recipient of its highest honor, the Spirit of Hospitality Award. The award is presented annually to the individual or organization that has shown exceptional dedication and commitment… Read the full news article

More air travellers are going paperless at London City Airport

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LONDON, 2015-3-20 — /Travel PR News/ — More air travellers are going paperless, according to London City Airport (LCY), making better use of technology to speed up their journey. The number of passengers downloading their boarding pass to their mobile phone has increased by seven percentage points in twelve months – from 14% to 21%…. Read the full news article

Emirates Airline President: American consumers, international gateway airports, local and regional economies will be the ultimate victims of the US carriers’ protectionist campaign

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Debunks allegations of subsidy and “stealing traffic” in white paper presented by Delta, American, and United Highlights economic benefits of Emirates’ services to American consumers, local and regional economies, and businesses Discusses the impact of selective protectionism that restrict international air transport links and trade bridges in a global economy Washington D.C., USA, 2015-3-19 —… Read the full news article

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will conduct a Minority, Women and Disadvantaged-Owned (M/W/DBE) Contractors Workshop on March 31

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CHICAGO, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will conduct a Minority, Women and Disadvantaged-Owned (M/W/DBE) Contractors Workshop on Tuesday, March 31 from 1-4 p.m. at the UIC Forum. Don’t miss this chance to network face-to-face with prime contractors and learn more about upcoming opportunities at Chicago’s Airports. Your business could be… Read the full news article

Register now for The Chicago Department of Aviation Airport Concessions Symposium scheduled for March 25, 2015

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CHICAGO, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Airport Concessions Symposium is just eight days away. Registration is now open, so sign up today! The free workshop will provide an overview of the steps required to become a concessionaire, from the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, airport design and construction requirements,… Read the full news article

#IWANTTOGOWHERE, the new image promotion campaign by S7 Airlines

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance, launches the image promotion campaign #IWANTTOGOWHERE, starting from March 16, 2015. Travelling all over the world became an integral part of our lives. We go on business trips, fly to visit our friends, go on vacations using familiar… Read the full news article

VisitEngland launches industry wide consultation on the future growth strategy for the tourism industry in England

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At an event at the start of English Tourism Week yesterday, VisitEngland launched an industry wide consultation on the future growth strategy for the tourism industry in England. LONDON, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — This consultation will set the stage for a mid-term refresh of the Strategic Framework for Tourism 2010-2020 launched by VisitEngland… Read the full news article

VisitEngland: Matthew Henderson from Beamish Museum in County Durham becomes England’s Tourism Superstar 2015

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LONDON, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — As English Tourism Week gets underway VisitEngland is delighted to announce that Matthew Henderson from Beamish Museum in County Durham has come top of a public vote to become England’s Tourism Superstar 2015. Matthew went up against ten other short-listed nominees in a public vote run by the… Read the full news article

Jersey: Radisson Blu and La Villette Hotel crowned overall winners in Jersey and Guernsey by C.I. Travel Group and Feefo

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JERSEY, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The first truly independent Channel Island accommodation awards have been announced, with Radisson Blu and La Villette Hotel being crowned overall winners in Jersey and Guernsey respectively. C.I. Travel Group, in partnership with online review portal Feefo, is behind the scheme to highlight customer service excellence in the Channel… Read the full news article

VisitBritain: 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

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26 November 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of one of the most enchanting works of literature: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. LONDON, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, famously first outlined his story to the ten-year-old Alice Liddell – the inspiration for the tale – as… Read the full news article

The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA): UK’s most popular, iconic attractions report 6.5% increase of the visitors in 2014 vs 2013 figures

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UK VISITORS ATTRACTIONS SEE 6.5% INCREASE IN VISITOR NUMBERS IN 2014 – London sees 7.11% increase – LONDON, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) announced its members’ visitor figures for 2014 today (Monday, March 16, 2015), which saw an average increase of 6.5% on 2013 visitor numbers. Scottish attractions… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive addressed more than 150 international guests with keynote speech at the New York Times ‘Art for Tomorrow’ conference in Doha

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His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker delivers keynote speech on the importance of art as a pillar of society and connector of people around the globe Insight shared on the intricacies of transporting global masterpieces DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, delivered a keynote… Read the full news article

Qantas signs-over its historic 747 aircraft VH-OJA to the Historic Aviation Restoration Society

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MASCOT, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today did a ceremonial sign-over of its historic 747 aircraft VH-OJA to the Historic Aviation Restoration Society, seven days after it touched down in spectacular fashion at Illawarra Regional Airport. Gareth Evans, CEO of Qantas International, together with the Qantas pilots that delivered the aircraft,… Read the full news article

IHG launches its first-ever “Mexico Flash Sale”; 30% discount to IHG® Rewards Club members when they book between March 13th and 16th

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IHG® Rewards Club members get 30 percent off stays March 13 – June 15 México, D.F., 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) one of the world’s leading hotel companies, launches today its first-ever “Mexico Flash Sale”.  IHG® Rewards Club members will receive a 30 percent discount off the Best Flexible Rate, when they… Read the full news article

Agoda.com uncovered specials on accommodation in three of Thailand’s most popular destinations to celebrate Thai New Year Songkran

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SINGAPORE, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has uncovered specials on accommodation in three of Thailand’s most popular destinations to celebrate Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year and one of the country’s most fun-filled annual events. The festival today is… Read the full news article

Agoda.com announced early bird hotel deals in Guangzhou, China to prepare for the 117th China Import and Export Fair

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SINGAPORE, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), has announced early bird hotel deals in Guangzhou, China to prepare for the 117th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair. Huge crowds of importers, exporters, and manufacturers… Read the full news article

U.S. Travel Association comments on news from the U.S. Commerce Department that inbound international visitation to US reached a new high in 2014

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WASHINGTON, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow comments on news from the U.S. Commerce Department that inbound international visitation to the United States reached a new high in 2014: “This latest international visitation figure is the fruit of a lot of hard work by the American travel community and… Read the full news article

U.S. Travel Association comments on the spring travel forecast from Airlines for America

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WASHINGTON, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow comments on the spring travel forecast from Airlines for America: “We obviously welcome the projection of increased travel demand over the next two years, which jibes with our own data. But just because the lines are longer at the DMV than ever… Read the full news article

FirstGroup plans for a new service offering great value fares between London, North East England and Edinburgh

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FirstGroup proposes low fares operation to capture market share from air travel Aberdeen, Scotland, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, is developing plans for a new service offering great value fares between London, North East England and Edinburgh. As part of this process, the Group… Read the full news article

Maldives won the third best exhibitor award at InternationaleTourismus-Börse (ITB) 2015

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MALDIVES, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Defeating many countries in Asia, Australia and Oceania, Maldives has won the third best exhibitor award at InternationaleTourismus-Börse (ITB) 2015. Held in collaboration with Cologne Business School (CBS), over 30 Bachelor and Masters Students of CBS evaluated all 11,000 exhibition booths in the first three days at the… Read the full news article

Maldives to be the partner country of the InternationaleTourismus-Börse (ITB) 2016

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MALDIVES, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives is currently being represented at the world’s leading travel trade show InternationaleTourismus-Börse (ITB) held in Berlin, Germany from 4 – 8 March 2015. 75 companies will be represented in the newly designed Maldives stand under the patronage of the Managing Director of MMPRC, Mr. Abdulla Ziyath. It… Read the full news article

TAP’s loyalty programme Victoria celebrates its 10th anniversary with initiatives dedicated to its clients

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Victoria, TAP’s loyalty programme, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with initiatives dedicated to its clients. LISBON, Portugal, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Until 13 March, Victoria Clients can take advantage of a promotion offering 50% discount on the use of miles on the purchase of an Award Ticket to any destination in the company’s… Read the full news article

Logistics Hub UK to showcase the Sheffield City Region’s assets nationally at the prestigious Multimodal Exhibition in April, 2015

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South Yorkshire, England, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Logistics Hub UK will showcase the Sheffield City Region’s assets nationally at the prestigious Multimodal Exhibition in April with plans to develop the logistics sector and attract new investors to the area. Logistics Hub UK is the sector group established to promote the region’s logistics offering to… Read the full news article

Macau Government Tourist Office presented Macau’s tourism products and diverse tourism image at ITB Berlin

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MACAU, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) promoted Macau’s tourism products and diverse tourism image at the renowned international tourism trade fair, ITB Berlin, towards industry partners from around the world. ITB Berlin 2015 was held from 4 to 8 March in Berlin, the capital of Germany. Boasting a size… Read the full news article

Dubai Airports launched social media campaign to highlight range of services available at the airport

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New social media campaign to highlight range of services available at the airport  Dubai, UAE, 2015-3-10 — /Travel PR News/ — What could a penguin possibly do to entertain itself in the world’s number one international airport? Dubai Airports today launched a social media campaign that finally answers that age-old question. The campaign, which is splashed across… Read the full news article

Rossiya Airlines became the first airline in Russia to put Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Class 2 based on Apple iPad into operation

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Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Rossiya Airlines, part of Aeroflot Group, became the first airlines in Russia to put Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Class 2 based on Apple iPad into operation. This innovation is used during the entire flight and will lead flight crews to work in accordance with the paperless cockpit… Read the full news article

Viator selects the top three coolest ways to experience five of the hottest spring break destinations like an insider

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Viator Announces Top 3 Picks for Experiencing More in Five Hot Spring Break Meccas San Francisco, CA, 2015-3-9 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s Spring Break 2015… leave the same old beach and bar scene behind (at least for a few hours). Viator – the leading resource for researching and booking tours and activities worldwide – has… Read the full news article

Jersey.com: Folklore to take place at Val De La Mare, St Peter, for a one-day event on Sunday 14th June

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Folklore have announced the artists to play the one day music event in June. Headliners James will share the bill with Nerina Pallot, Reef, Gentlemen’s Dub Club, Dreadzone, LLoyd Yates, The Doors Alive and Tadhg Daly. Sunday 14th June 2015, 12:30 – 22:30 Subject to the organisers gaining the Bailiffs permission JERSEY, 2015-3-9 — /Travel… Read the full news article