(IN SHORT) Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has announced the grand opening of Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay, a luxurious property that pays homage to the brand’s rich heritage while offering modern luxury experiences. The hotel, located conveniently close to the city center and key attractions, features 283 rooms, 50 luxury apartments, and a distinct… Read the full press release
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
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
LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Slovak is a small Arkansas community with strong ties to its heritage. The unincorporated town was originally settled by Slovak immigrants in the 1890s and is named after Slovakia. It is around 50 miles from Little Rock and near Stuttgart, known as the duck and rice… Read the full press release
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
Latest Historic Environment Support Fund recipients include a project to celebrate the oldest elm tree in Europe EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — A monument dedicated to a descendant of Robert the Bruce, a project to celebrate the oldest elm tree in Europe and the development of heritage trails in the Highlands are… Read the full press release
Limited-edition handcrafted beaded shoes by Kenny Loh Couture are now available on Journify Penang, Malaysia, 2022-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) partners with Kenny Loh, an inspiring local designer to launch a limited-edition beaded shoe collection in George Town today (5 August 2022), in preserving the peranakan heritage, culture and traditions… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Young people from across Scotland are being asked to take inspiration from over 5,000 years of Scotland’s history as part of the Year of Stories. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) hopes to inspire young storytellers through heritage as part of its ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ project which… Read the full press release
Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Apurva Kempinski Bali unveils its 2022 brand campaign entitled ‘Unity in Diversity’ – a celebration of the rich cultural diversity, heritage and philosophy of Indonesia’s seven main regions: Sumatra, Java, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. These will be part of the guest experiences throughout the resort, which… Read the full press release
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
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — If you’re looking for a new international destination to escape to – with an unbeatable mix of beaches, adventures and heritage that’s not too far away from the West Coast – it’s time to consider sun-splashed Belize. To make that trip planning easier, Alaska Airlines began nonstop service… Read the full press release
SYDNEY, Australia, 2021-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The former Chief Commercial Officer of the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH), Mr Nigel Fell, has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The WTACH Advisory Board approved the promotion, proposed by former CEO Chris Flynn, on 26 October. Flynn will… Read the full press release
Funding to provide training opportunities and the restoration of historic structures will benefit local communities and economies throughout Scotland EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A historic Tolbooth steeple in Fife, the B-listed former Govanhill Picture House and a traditional skills training programme targeting disadvantaged people in Perth and Kinross are just some… Read the full press release
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
Doha, Qatar, 2019-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In Qatar’s fast expanding capital, residents and travellers are invited to discover the charms of Qatari heritage at Al Najada Hotel by Tivoli. As a new addition to the collection of hotels in Souq Waqif, Al Najada offers new heights of Arabian hospitality to hotel and apartment guests…. Read the full press release
London, UK, 2019-Mar-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Carlton Tower is once again embracing its 1960s heritage, as the nearby Victoria and Albert Museum prepares for the launch of its forthcoming Mary Quant exhibition. The luxury Knightsbridge hotel’s Mary Quant Me package is an opportunity for guests to enjoy a 1960s revival lunch in The Rib… Read the full press release
Hospitality company is delighted to partner with a leading educational institution with extensive experience in preserving items of historical significance. Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has partnered with Silpakorn University to launch a unique project to preserve the rich architectural and… Read the full press release
BETHESDA, MD, 2018-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A weekend of celebration kicked off on November 7 at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino as it brought together guests, customers and locals to unveil its extensive transformation. Having been ingrained in the city for over four decades, Sheraton Cairo was not only an iconic venue… Read the full press release
ST. LOUIS, 2018-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As the United States commemorates Veterans Day, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is showing its support of the military through its focus on three key areas – recruitment and hiring, local operations and community relations – reaffirming its ongoing commitment to our nation’s armed forces. Enterprise’s commitment to the military goes back six decades…. Read the full press release
The company is strengthening the protection and promotion of its historical heritage by setting up the Air France Museum Heritage Endowment Fund. PARIS, France, 2018-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — An innovative legal entity launched under the 2008 Law on the Modernisation of the Economy, the Air France Museum Heritage Endowment Fund is intended to house… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism and heritage experts called for more effective visa systems to support tourism development at the UNESCO/UNWTO Silk Roads Heritage Corridors Tourism Strategy Workshop. The workshop aimed to define a tourism management roadmap for two UNESCO Silk Road Heritage Corridors crossing China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan (7-8 October 2013, Almaty,… Read the full press release
2013-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — From June – August 2013, the organisation, which is Scotland’s biggest operator of visitor attractions, reported 1,692,611 visitors, an increase of 14.8% on the same period last year. Across the agency’s 78 ticketed attractions, records were broken at flagship site Edinburgh Castle – up 26% on 2012 for the period June –… Read the full press release
2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Historic Scotland today announced that they have received initial backing for a £3.5 million bid from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to create a new National Conservation Centre (NCC) in Stirling. The sum is part of a £6.5 million funding package which will include £3 million from the Scottish Government’s Young Scots Fund…. Read the full press release