Category Archives: Travel Marketing

January 2015 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review: Hotels in major North American markets experienced strong growth in rate across all travel segments

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Hoteliers Need to be on Their Toes to Keep RevPAR Momentum  NEW YORK, 2015-1-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels in major North American markets experienced strong growth in rate across all travel segments according to data from the January 2015 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR).  With average daily rate (ADR) growth of 4.5 percent… Read the full news article

Historic Scotland: Duff House in Banff hosts new exhibition which explores number of pivotal moments in Scotland’s history

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — An exhibition which explores a number of pivotal moments in Scotland’s history is to open at Duff House in Banff. The Nation//Live is a pioneering project  by the National Galleries of Scotland which saw community groups in five regions across the country paired with a lead artist… Read the full news article

Hotel ICON again made the TripAdvisor’s list of the highest-rated hotels in China

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Hong Kong, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hotel located in Tsim Sha Tsui East Hong Kong, Hotel ICON has again earned the coveted honour from TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular hotel review site in its just-released list of the highest-rated hotels in China. Hotel ICON, an independent property only open for 4 years, has… Read the full news article

Brand USA: travelers considering a visit to US can now access new interactive map that features content from Instagram and Google Maps

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Online Trip-Planning with thousands of constantly changing photos, geo-targeted for international visitors! Washington, DC, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Prospective international travelers considering a visit to the United States can now access an exciting and new interactive map that features content from Instagram and Google Maps. The enhanced map – created via API access to Instagram,… Read the full news article

South African Airways becomes the first airline globally to install the SatAuth (Satellite Authorisation Systems) solution

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Johannesburg, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) this week becomes the first airline globally to install the SatAuth (Satellite Authorisation Systems) solution. The system, first installed on the airline’s cabin trainer for testing in May last year, will not only allow secure credit card transactions anywhere in the skies but also provide… Read the full news article

FiturGreen 2015: “Towards sustainable consumption and production in the tourism sector”, 28-30 January 2015, Fitur, Madrid

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Tourism must be sustainable if it is to avoid jeopardizing its future and the viability of tourism destinations, and contribute in that way to promoting a more responsible consumption. The role of travellers as agents of positive change will be addressed at FiturGreen 2015 through models, success stories and innovative tools that have improved the… Read the full news article

British Airways offers customers the thrill of getting a free one-way upgrade to First for a limited time

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LONDON, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — For a limited time lucky customers flying British Airways could enjoy the thrill of getting a free one-way upgrade to First. The special offer is being given to those buying eligible return flights in the airline’s Club World cabin, from now until March 13, for travel up to… Read the full news article

Caribbean Airlines announces “Double Decker” special for passengers travelling between Port of Spain and London

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PIARCO, Trinidad and Tobago, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines today announced a special “Double Decker” offer for passengers travelling between Port of Spain and London. With this special offer, guests who purchase one Business Class ticket will receive a second ticket free. This promotion is applicable to tickets purchased from January 20 through to January… Read the full news article

Autograph Collection adds new Netherlands-based hotel to its portfolio: Hotel van Oranje in Noordwijk

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Dutch Coast Seaside Property Joins Global Portfolio of Independent Hotels London, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection has added a new Netherlands-based hotel to its portfolio: Hotel van Oranje in Noordwijk. The hotel complements Autograph Collection’s continually growing portfolio of upscale and independent hotels as the collection expands across Europe and beyond. As the… Read the full news article

Edmonton International Airport announces significant developments that will bring $225 million in investment to the region and will create approximately 1000 jobs

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Significant developments at airport contribute to provincial economy Alberta, Canada, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) had two significant development announcements that together will bring $225 million in investment to the region and will create approximately 1000 jobs. Ivanhoé Cambridge announced immediate leasing opportunities for a new retail centre, the Outlet Collection… Read the full news article

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel joins the exclusive portfolio of Autograph Collection hotels as the group’s first Hawaiian property

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel To Join Discerning Collection Of Independent Hotels; Celebrates 50th Anniversary Bethesda, Md., 2015-1-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A landmark of luxury on Hawaii Island, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, joins the exclusive portfolio of Autograph Collection hotels as the group’s first Hawaiian property and the 75th in its global portfolio.  Now celebrating… Read the full news article

Two of Scotland’s top visitor attractions will mark the life and works of one of Scotland’s most famous poets and exports Robert Burns

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EDINBURGH, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of Scotland’s top visitor attractions will mark the life and works of one of Scotland’s most famous poets and exports, Robert Burns, this weekend. Taking place over the weekend of the 24th and 25th January, the events will see Edinburgh and Stirling Castles celebrate the Scottish bard’s… Read the full news article

The Las Vegas News Bureau invites the public to share in the area’s rich photographic history by voting for their favorite photographs in “Vegas Votes”

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WINNING PHOTOS TO BE FEATURED IN A TRAVELING LIBRARY EXHIBIT LAS VEGAS, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — What image pops in your mind when you think of Las Vegas? Is it the neon lights of the Strip or the fast cars racing at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway? Maybe a scenic view of Red Rock Canyon… Read the full news article

VisitBritain analysis revealed that more international tourists are starting to travel across the country than ever before

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LONDON, 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — New analysis from VisitBritain has revealed that more international tourists are starting to travel across the country than ever before, with spending hitting new record levels in the majority of nations and regions for the first nine months of 2014. Majority of nations and regions saw record spending from… Read the full news article

RCI adds CardConnect™ and TrackResults to its RCI® Affiliate Access program

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The addition of secure payment transaction, and reporting and analytics services expands the business solutions available to RCI affiliates Parsippany, N.J., 2015-1-22 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), continues to grow its RCI® Affiliate Access program with the addition of… Read the full news article

Air France partners with Sixt Limousine Service to offer its customers a tailor-made solution for organizing their transfers in premium sedan vehicles

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PARIS, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Since July 2014, Air France has been offering a new transfer service aboard luxury chauffeur-driven vehicles, to or from over 50 airports in France and around the world. In partnership with Sixt Limousine Service, Air France offers its customers a tailor-made solution for organizing their transfers in premium… Read the full news article

The Airport Hotel at Hamad International Airport gives Qatar Airways’ passengers the option of checking in their luggage up to 12 hours prior to their flight departure

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The Airport Hotel invites its guests to check-in baggage up to 12 hours prior to their flight from Hamad International Airport Exclusive benefit for Qatar Airways’ passengers staying at The Airport Hotel DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Hotel at Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced that guests travelling with Qatar Airways now… Read the full news article

Wyndham Vacation Rentals 2014-15 Ski Trends Research Report explores today’s ski and winter vacations

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Next Generation covets variety, value and convenience in a ski vacation  Parsippany, N.J., 2015-1-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Younger adult skiers and snowboarders want their friends by their side, a good deal in their pockets, and plenty of off-mountain entertainment. These are among the findings of a recent study of today’s ski and snowboard traveler conducted… Read the full news article

PATA and Chengdu Culture & Tourism Development Group co-hosted the 2014 PATA Hub City Forum: Chengdu at the Sichuan Jinjiang Hotel in Chengdu, China

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BANGKOK, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Chengdu Culture & Tourism Development Group are pleased to have co-hosted the 2014 PATA Hub City Forum: Chengdu at the Sichuan Jinjiang Hotel in Chengdu, China on December 22, 2014. The purpose of the forum was to analyse current international travel trends,… Read the full news article

National Car Rental to give its Emerald Club members additional control in 2015 with the enhancement of its “Virtual Aisle” mobile app feature

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Emerald Club Members Can Choose Exact Rental Car Prior to Arrival at Rental Facility ST. LOUIS, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental is giving its Emerald Club members additional control in 2015 with the enhancement of its “Virtual Aisle” mobile application feature. Now with expanded service at 19 of National’s U.S. rental facilities, the “Virtual… Read the full news article

India’s newest full service carrier Vistara to distribute all of its fares and offering through Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform

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New Delhi, India, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, and Vistara, India’s newest full service carrier and a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons Limited, today jointly announce a new distribution and merchandising… Read the full news article

Marriott International named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year in recognition of its highly innovative all-screens initiative through its global Content Studio

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Global Hospitality Leader Named MIPTV Brand of the Year 2015. PARIS, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The global hospitality leaderMarriott International, Inc., (NASDAQ: MAR) has been named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year in recognition of its highly innovative all-screens initiative through its global Content Studio. MIPTV 2015 will host the Brand of the Year… Read the full news article

Maldives are excited to introduce its first female boat Captain

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MALDIVES, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Kurumba, Maldives are excited to announce that over the past five months, have been training Miss Aishath Rizuna “Rizu”, Maldives’ first female boat Captain. Rizu started to work at Kurumba, Maldives back in November 2011 as a Kids Club Attendant. In November 2012 she was promoted as Supervisor… Read the full news article

Mercure hotels to launch worldwide digital campaign “The Six Friends Theory” on Facebook from January 20 to February 10, 2015

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#6FriendsTheory PARIS, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mercure has decided to check the well-known six-degrees-of-separation theory, which claims that we are all only six people away from everyone else on the planet. Mercure is introducing a worldwide digital operation, “The Six Friends Theory”, based on this principle and leading to an unprecedented human experience combining the power… Read the full news article

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe unveiled new “Welcome to Virginia” sign at Dulles International Airport

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RICHMOND, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ —  On Jan. 6, Governor Terry McAuliffe unveiled a new “Welcome to Virginia” sign at Dulles International Airport (IAD), welcoming travelers to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dulles, located 26 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, is a major hub for domestic and international travel, servicing about 22… Read the full news article

Liverpool John Lennon Airport: Flybe announced January seat sale and discounts of up to 25% on 173 of its most popular European and UK routes

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today announced its January seat sale and discounts of up to 25% on 173 of its most popular European and UK routes with substantial savings on flights from 28 UK airports. Bookings, effective for travel between 4th February and 15th July,… Read the full news article

Kenya Airways opened ultramodern retail shop at the populous Nairobi’s downtown Tearoom

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Nairobi, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — National carrier Kenya Airways, today opened an ultramodern retail shop at the populous Nairobi’s downtown Tearoom in a bid to deepen its sales catchment base. The new Shop is expected to ease access on Sales & Ticketing services, address customer inquiries and sales of KQ Holiday packages to the thousands… Read the full news article

VisitEngland launches TV campaign aimed at raising the profile of English destinations in the year of Rugby World Cup 2015

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LONDON, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland today launches ‘Discover Your England’, a TV campaign aimed at raising the profile of English destinations in the year of Rugby World Cup 2015. Airing for the first time on Channel 5, ITV and SKY this Sunday 11 January, the advert features over 16 English destinations and… Read the full news article

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc selected Revinate’s SaaS solution for online reputation management across its global portfolio of hotels

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Revinate today announced that Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C) has selected Revinate’s SaaS solution for online reputation management across its global portfolio of hotels. M&C will be adopting Revinate’s Online Reputation Management Solution at both the corporate and property levels, emphasizing the hotel group’s commitment to maximizing… Read the full news article

RCI added two new properties in Japan to its exchange network through developer Gumi Development Co. Ltd

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Singapore, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI®, the global leader in holiday exchange, and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), recently added two new properties in Japan to its exchange network through an affiliation with developer Gumi Development Co. Ltd. “We are excited to add two great options for our members in… Read the full news article