Qatar Airways Marks Inaugural Journey to AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Showcasing Culture and Luxury

His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, Minister of Culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Royal Commission for AlUla welcomed His Excellency Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, Minister of Culture of the State of Qatar; and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer The… Read the full press release

The Rising Importance of Empathy and New Technology in Culture & Heritage Tourism

Emotional connection, empathy and narrative storytelling in an AI age of declining attention spans dominated debate at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit of the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage   VALENCIA, 2023-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Heritage tourism experts grappled with complex issues of presenting culture and heritage to tourists at an… Read the full press release

Rajan Datar to MC Summit on Culture & Heritage in Tourism

Valencia, 2023-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Rajan Datar, the award-winning TV broadcaster familiar to BBC UK and BBC World viewers, will MC opening and closing sessions at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit presented by the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage. The summit in Valencia, 24-25 September, will address issues and opportunities where… Read the full press release

Weeva joins the ATTA Evolution

Weeva - sustainability data management tool

Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Aug-4 — /Travel PR News/ — ATTA®, Weeva and Wesgro will be partnering tonight, 3rd August 2023, to host the first-ever ATTA® Evolution networking event in Cape Town.    Industry leaders and local members will gather at The Bailey to “Connect through Conversation” and share their experiences and ideas to create and… Read the full press release

New Summit to Galvanise Policies on Culture and Heritage in Tourism

Early bird registrations are only available to 7 July for the new annual global leadership summit on culture and heritage in tourism   A selection of speakers who will exchange ideas at the inaugural summit on culture and heritage in tourism, which will take place in Valencia, Spain 24-25 September. Lewisham, Australia, 2023-Jun-29 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Launches Seasonal Program to Educate Young Travelers on Hawaii’s Culture and Environment

Four Seasons Maui Academy and Camp Manitou are back in session, providing children and teens opportunities to connect with each other and the destination Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A., 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea welcomes Spring Break travellers with the relaunch of Four Seasons Maui Academy, a seasonal program replete with complimentary activities… Read the full press release

Indy Airport Celebrates Black History Month with ‘Funky Naptown’ Exhibition and Art & Soul Festival Tribute

Music, soul, history and art take center stage at IND in February INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) will pay tribute to local arts and culture during Black History Month, kicking off a soulful prelude to Spring with music, art and history. As part of the month-long celebration,… Read the full press release

Discover the Beauty & Culture of Colombia: AdventureNEXT Latin America 2023 Registration Now Open!

Monroe, WA, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for AdventureNEXT Latin America 2023 – Bogotá, which will take place 25-27 June 2023. The event’s theme, Tourism as an instrument of peace, offers delegates the opportunity to experience the highlights of the… Read the full press release

Weeva Showcases Sustainability Solutions at OurAfrica.Travel

New Sustainability Management Platform Weeva to attend OurAfrica.Travel this month

Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ —Weeva showcases Sustainability Solutions at OurAfrica.Travel. Weeva will be exhibiting at OurAfrica.Travel for the first time in February 2023. The recently launched digital sustainability management system was created for the tourism industry to manage the complicated and sometimes daunting task of “sustainability” and to help build… Read the full press release

2023 Brings Hope for In-Person Interactions and Sustainable Events: Industry Insights on Rebuilding Culture, Managing Costs and Embracing Virtual Attendance

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The past year has given us countless trends and cultural shifts in the way we work, travel, and meet colleagues and clients. From the rise of buzzword terms like quiet quitting to rising costs and speculation over the permanence of virtual meetings and what jobs AI would… Read the full press release

Oman Air Holidays launches two new packages showcasing the best of Oman’s nature, culture, and hospitality

Muscat, Oman, 2022-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Offering travellers a true Omani adventure, Oman Air Holidays has introduced two new packages that showcase the best of Oman’s nature, culture, and hospitality. Launched just in time for the popular winter season, the bespoke packages offer visitors the choice of an all-inclusive, eight-day tour around the country’s must-see… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai

The 173-key lifestyle hotel provides a culturally immersive stay for savvy travelers searching to uncover shareworthy experiences and local culture Chicago, IL, 2021-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 15, 2021) the opening of Hyatt Centric Jumeirah Dubai, marking the lifestyle brand’s debut in the Middle East. The seven-story property… Read the full press release

CORA CORA MALDIVES APPOINTS JUSTIN SWART AS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

CORA CORA MALDIVES, THE HOTTEST NEW OPENING IN THE DESTINATION APPOINTS JUSTIN SWART AS NEW GENERAL MANAGER  RAA ATOLL, Maldives, 2021-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cora Cora Maldives, the hottest new opening in the destination is thrilled to announce the appointment of Justin Swart as General Manager of the new, luxury all-inclusive property situated… Read the full press release

ÀNI PRIVATE RESORTS IS DONATING TWO MILLION DOLLARS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Anguilla, Dominican Republic, Thailand, Sri Lanka 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — ÀNI PRIVATE RESORTS IS DONATING TWO MILLION DOLLARS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN ANGUILLA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, SRI LANKA, AND THAILAND TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THESE COUNTRIES ÀNI Private Resorts, the world’s first collection of Private Resorts with four stunning properties: ÀNI Anguilla, ÀNI… Read the full press release

Tiqets’ US Awakens Week Highlights Exclusive New Experiences From Newly Reopened Museums and Attractions

Tiqets’ US Awakens Week Highlights Exclusive New Experiences From Newly Reopened Museums and Attractions

AMSTERDAM, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — 15 museums and attractions will represent the US in the global Tiqets Awakening Weeks. The US Awakens is the last week of a six-week program spanning six countries spotlighting a host of exclusive online and offline activities from venues like Florida Aquarium, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and the… Read the full press release

World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage Appoints Nigel Fell as Chief Commercial Officer

Nigel Fell

SYDNEY, Australia, 2020-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has appointed Mr Nigel Fell as Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Fell, a UK national, is a multi award-winning destination and business development strategist at c-suite level for some of Europe’s largest and best-known travel organisations, including tour… Read the full press release

Tiqets UK Awakens Celebrates Reopened Museums & Attractions and Sponsors Visits for NHS Staff

The UK Awakens

LONDON, 2020-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — 20+ museums and attractions in the UK are coming together to celebrate their reopening during Tiqets Awakening Weeks. The UK Awakens is the first country in this six-week program spotlighting a host of exclusive online and offline activities designed to help people safely and confidently return to culture,… Read the full press release

Tiqets Awakening Weeks Brings Together 100+ Museums and Attractions to Celebrate Their Reopenings

Tiqets Awakening Weeks

AMSTERDAM, 2020-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — This six-week program spanning six countries spotlights a host of exclusive online and offline activities from venues such as the Musée d’Orsay (FR), the Palace of Holyroodhouse (UK), the Vatican (IT), the 9/11 Memorial and Museum (US), the Château de Versailles (FR) and more. From 24 August to… Read the full press release

Russia announced as the Convention & Culture Partner of ITB Berlin 2020

Russia is presenting itself as a fascinating destination for culturally interested visitors. Berlin, Germany, 2020-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s largest country is the Convention & Culture Partner of the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show. ”We are delighted to have secured Russia as the Convention & Culture Partner of ITB. Russia has a… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland announces unique light and music event celebrating Gaelic culture at Urquhart Castle

Historic Environment Scotland announces flagship event for Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2020-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A new unique light and music event celebrating Gaelic culture will take place at Urquhart Castle in October, as part of the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020. Aiseag, which means ‘crossing’ or ‘sea… Read the full press release

The Luxury Collection and Sofía Sanchez de Betak announce the launch of an exclusive capsule collection inspired by Emirati art and culture

Sofía Sanchez de Betak, a.k.a. Chufy, Translates The Indigenous Destination Experiences of Dubai Into a Women’s Ready-to-Wear Line, CHUFY x The Luxury Collection: Dubai New York, NY, 2019-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection, a unique ensemble of more than 110 iconic luxury hotels in more than 30 countries, and Sofía Sanchez de… Read the full press release

New promotional service for arts and culture organisations across Bath launches

Bath, UK, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Launching in August 2019, Bath Focus is a bespoke new promotional service for arts and culture organisations across the city. Developed by Glide Media and co-branded with Visit Bath, the service is designed to target and engage with your local domestic market, increasing awareness, generating word of mouth and… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport kicked off “Art, Culture and Music at the Airport 2019”

HONG KONG, CHINA, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — “Art, Culture and Music at the Airport 2019” kicked off at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) today (5 July 2019). Passengers from around the world will be presented with a vivid journey into local culture during the four-month festival.  It is the fifth consecutive year the Airport… Read the full press release

CVG and ArtsWave to showcase the region’s extensive and diverse array of arts and culture at the airport

Erlanger, Ky., 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveling through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) this year? If so, you may get to experience “ArtsWave Presents,” a live arts and entertainment program continuing in 2019 that showcases the region’s extensive and diverse array of arts and culture at the airport. Performances are scheduled on peak travel… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech launches new package for guests wanting to learn more about the traditions and culture of the Berber people

Hong Kong, China, 2019-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech has designed a new luxury accommodation package for guests wanting to learn more about the traditions and culture of the Berber people. Guests booking the five-star resort’s Berber Experience offer will discover the atmospheric Red City, find out about Moroccan culture from local residents and stay… Read the full press release

Brand USA to inspire international travelers to visit the USA with warm and welcoming stories of American culture via United Stories

Mobile content creation lab spotlights first-person perspectives of American culture via locals, influencers, and travelers alike DENVER, COLORADO, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (JANUARY 15, 2019), Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, launched United Stories. United Stories is a mobile content creation lab that will travel the United States capturing warm… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to bring more travellers between India and Doha as the Official Airline Partner for the Qatar-India Year of Culture 2019

Award-winning airline celebrates culture as a universal connection that brings people together  Qatar Airways currently operates 102 weekly flights between Doha and 13 destinations in India DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it is the Official Airline Partner for the Qatar-India Year of Culture 2019, marking… Read the full press release

VisitBritain partners with Avanti Destinations to inspire travellers from the USA to explore Britain’s diverse culinary history and culture

VisitBritain will this week welcome 21 travel agents to the UK after partnering with a leading USA travel operator to show the UK as a top destination for food and drink. LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitBritain has partnered with Avanti Destinations to create bookable itineraries, called ‘Local Flavours in Britain’, to… Read the full press release

Sheraton Hotels to showcase unique characteristics that define the culture of seven cities in a global experiential tour

Bethesda, MD, 2018-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheraton Hotels, Marriott International’s most global brand is reclaiming its position as the world’s gathering place, welcoming locals and guests on an unexpected journey of their city without ever leaving the hotel. Today (08/31/2018), the brand known for its service culture and deep community roots, kicks off… Read the full press release

35 outstanding young artists selected for Chicago’s 2018 Rising Star Honor Roll

Chicago, IL, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will honor 35 outstanding young artists selected for the city’s 2018 Rising Star Honor Roll at a private reception tonight, August 8, at the Chicago Cultural Center. Recognized for their creative leadership and exceptional artistic talents, the young… Read the full press release