UNWTO announces launch of the first World Sports Tourism Congress

The Congress will take place in Lloret on 25 and 26 November The programme will feature renowned speakers such as Petra Stusek, Kattia Juarez Dubón, Edwin Moses and Marco Mazzi The event will be in a hybrid format and will use advanced technology to enhance the virtual presence of some speakers through holograms Registration for… Read the full news article

Visit Maldives campaign runs on Travel Weekly Asia

Male, Maldives, 2021-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives has commenced a campaign with Travel Weekly Asia to promote Maldives as a leading safe haven destination and to showcase products and experiences offered in the Maldives to the travel trade community in South East Asia. Held from September 2021 until January 2022, the campaign… Read the full news article

STREAMING NOW ON NETFLIX-ÀNI DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND ÀNI ART ACADEMIES FEATURE IN THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES “THE WORLD’S MOST AMAZING VACATION RENTALS-EPISODE FIVE-GIVE BACK GETAWAYS”

Dominican Republic, 2021-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — ÀNI Private Resorts, the world’s first collection of private resorts is thrilled to announce that its ÀNI Dominican Republic resort together with its ÀNI Art Academy features in series two of the hit Netflix show “The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals”. The stunning private resort features in… Read the full news article

Liz Ortiguera, CEO of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA): wellness and sustainable luxury tourism are on the rise

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Virtual PATA Wellness and Luxury Travel Conference and Mart 2021, taking place from October 20-22. The event is organised in partnership with Platinum Sponsor, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and Official Virtual Platform Partner, Zipevent Co., Ltd. This niche-themed event… Read the full news article

Asian tourism leaders: the right policy measures and strong coordination can allow destinations to start safely welcoming back international visitors

Tourism leaders from across Asia and the Pacific have met to plan the sector’s restart and recovery even as borders remain closed throughout the region. Madrid, Spain, 2021-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The 33rd Joint meeting of the World Tourism Organization’s Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and its Commission for South Asia (14 September 2021) came… Read the full news article

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 news article

PATA recognised 20 organisations and individuals at the PATA Gold Awards 2021

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today (September 8, 2021) announced the winners of the PATA Gold Awards 2021. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) for the last 26 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 20 organisations and individuals. PATA presented 18… Read the full news article

Tourism Industry Aotearoa: wage subsidy remains available while any part of New Zealand is in COVID-19 Alert Level 3 or 4

Wellington, New Zealand, 2021-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism operators and their staff around the country will be relieved by today’s  (7 September 2021) confirmation that the wage subsidy remains available to them, according to Tourism Industry Aotearoa. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said this morning that the wage subsidy is still available nationwide, while… Read the full news article

UNWTO celebrates second edition of the Global Tourism Investment Forum

Madrid, Spain, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has celebrated the second edition of the Global Tourism Investment Forum. Joining Ministers of Tourism for the event in Cabo Verde were business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors, with a special focus on innovation and sustainable recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the crisis… Read the full news article

Oman Air to enhance its package holidays offerings through tripsnstay partnership

As Oman opens up to tourism, package holidays at the forefront of travel reboot initiatives Muscat, Oman, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has signed a strategic agreement with tripsnstay, part of the Khimji Ramdas Group, to enhance its offering of local and international package… Read the full news article

The 141-villa resort Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa opens doors to guests

The Paris-born Brand Brings a Touch of Nostalgia to the Famed Archipelago, Inviting Guests to Linger Longer and Savour the Good Life Maldives, 2021-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, along with Singaporean developer Chiu Teng Enterprises today announce the opening of Le Méridien… Read the full news article

Visit Maldives teams up with TEZ Tour on a special campaign targeting travelers from Russia

Maldives, 2021-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives collaborates with Russian tour operator, TEZ Tour, as part of the effort to maintain momentum and increase arrivals from the Russian market, specifically during the coming peak season. TEZ Tour is one of the top five tour operators of Russia. Visit Maldives is collaborating with the… Read the full news article

Visit Maldives and ‘Manta Reisen’ launch marketing campaign targeting the Swiss Market

MALDIVES, 2021-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives launches a joint marketing campaign with ‘Manta Reisen’ targeting the Swiss Market. The campaign aims to maintain and raise awareness of the brand destination as one of the most desired and safe destinations for travellers. The campaign combines business-oriented and consumer-oriented components in line with the… Read the full news article

ÀNI PRIVATE RESORTS ANNOUNCES ITS EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION WITH PRIVATE JET SERVICES (PJS) FOR THE ULTIMATE HOME-TO-DESTINATION EXPERIENCE

London, UK 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — ÀNI Private Resorts, the world’s very first collection of Private Resorts, is delighted to announce its collaboration with Private Jet Services (PJS), offering its guests the ultimate travel experience. To celebrate their partnership with PJS, all guests of ÀNI Private Resorts will receive an in-flight credit for… Read the full news article

MOKSHA SPA AND WELLBEING CENTRE – FREEDOM AND VITALITY COMBINE AS CORA CORA MALDIVES, THE HOTTEST NEW OPENING IN THE DESTINATION UNVEILS ITS BRAND-NEW SPA

Raa Atoll, Maldives, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The hottest new Indian Ocean opening in 2021, Cora Cora Maldives is delighted to unveil its Moksha Spa and Wellbeing Centre. Opening on the 1st of October 2021, freedom and wellbeing are the true essences of Cora Cora Maldives, and this is evident in Moksha Spa… Read the full news article

CORA CORA MALDIVES, THE HOTTEST NEW OPENING IN THE DESTINATION! EMBRACING FREEDOM CORA CORA MALDIVES REDEFINES THE TRADITIONAL MALDIVIAN RESORT CONCEPT

RAA ATOLL, Maldives, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Cora Cora Maldives will open on the 1st of October 2021 and will be the hottest new opening in the destination! Cora Cora Maldives is a truly innovative concept resort and unlike anything the Maldives has ever seen, giving guests the unmissable opportunity to experience the… Read the full news article

LINGER FOR LONGER, VILLA NAI 3.3 EXTENDS ITS SEASON UNTIL THE 31ST OF OCTOBER – BASK UNDER THE CROATIAN SUN ON THE STUNNING CROATIAN ISLAND OF DUGI OTOK

DUGI OTOK, Croatia, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Born in nature and made in nature, Villa Nai 3.3, a member of Leading Hotels of the World and the hottest new opening of Summer 2021, situated on the island of Dugi Otok is extending its opening until the 31st of October to celebrate the olive… Read the full news article

EMPOWERING BOTSWANA THROUGH TOURISM – DESERT & DELTA SAFARIS 10 INCREDIBLE REASONS WHY THE COUNTRY IS THE ULTIMATE POST-PANDEMIC TRAVEL DESTINATION

BOTSWANA, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Since its inception in 1982, Desert & Delta Safari’s has always been a company to innovate and not imitate! Empowering Botswana through tourism, Desert & Delta Safaris has compiled an inspiring list of 10 exciting reasons why the country is the ultimate destination to visit post-lockdown. YOUR SAFETY… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia reappoints Mediabrands Australia to handle its global media buying services across 15 key markets

Sydney, Australia, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a comprehensive competitive tender process, Tourism Australia has confirmed the reappointment of Mediabrands Australia, trading as UM, to handle its global media buying services across 15 key markets, including Australia. The appointment is for a five-year period from September 2021, structured as a three-year initial contract… Read the full news article

New attractions, lodging offerings, outdoor adventures, arts and cultural programming across cities and metro areas in Colorado

DENVER, CO, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — As vaccinated travelers return to urban areas across the U.S., Colorado’s cities and metro areas are welcoming visitors with new attractions, lodging offerings, outdoor adventures, arts and cultural programming, inspired eats and more. From the Front Range to Colorado’s Western Slope, the state’s cities bring long-awaited vibrancy to… Read the full news article

Several of Rockefeller’s personal cars are still on exhibit at the Museum of Automobiles in Morrilton atop Petit Jean Mountain, Arkansas

Little Rock, AR, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Buddy and Alan Hoelzeman may have both started out as accountants, but it seems their hearts and careers were always destined for vintage cars atop Petit Jean Mountain. After serving more than 50 years as the executive director for the Museum of Automobiles, Buddy has turned… Read the full news article

Ryanair and Greek National Tourism Organization team up to boost tourism recovery Greece

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2021-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (20 August) announced its latest partnership with the Greek National Tourism Organization in a bid to boost tourism recovery in the Hellenic country. Ryanair and GNTO will partner in a joint communications campaign with the aim of strengthening Greece’s positioning as a… Read the full news article

Macao Grand Prix Museum reopens on 18 August

Macao, China, 2021-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Macao Grand Prix Museum and the Ritz Building including the Tourist Information counter and the exhibition hall, under the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), will be reopened to the public starting from 18 August.  In addition, “Stay, Dine and See Macao” local tour itineraries remain suspended… Read the full news article

Sail LUNA Announces Special Vacation Promotions for Upcoming Season

Virgin Islands, 2021-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Sail LUNA, an all-inclusive, luxury yacht charter based in the Caribbean, recently announced new special promotions for the upcoming season. LUNA has three queen-size air-conditioned cabins, each with en-suite bathroom, and sleeps up to six guests. Charters include all meals, full ship’s bar, modern facilities, and use… Read the full news article

VisitScotland invites tourism businesses to join ScotSpirit Holiday Voucher Scheme to help tourism and hospitality sector recover

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2021-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitScotland is encouraging businesses to sign up to a new voucher scheme to help low income families, unpaid carers and disadvantaged young people who have been adversely affected by the pandemic enjoy a subsidized two-night break in Scotland. Administered on behalf of The Scottish Government, The National… Read the full news article

“Arkansas’s Scenic Tourism Landscapes” photography exhibit at The Ozark Bathhouse in Hot Springs National Park

Little Rock, AR, 2021-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ozark Bathhouse in Hot Springs National Park will host Arkansas Tourism’s new photography exhibit, “Arkansas’s Scenic Tourism Landscapes,” beginning Saturday, August 7. This exhibit will run through mid-September in conjunction with Hot Springs National Park’s 100th Anniversary celebration. The exhibit will then travel to various… Read the full news article

August edition of “Discover Arkansas” now available

Little Rock, AR, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The August edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-arkansas. Published by Arkansas Tourism, the monthly digital publication highlights events, activities and trip ideas in The Natural State. Is summer better on two wheels? Arkansas’s cycling and biking options provide plenty of opportunities to find… Read the full news article

Visit Maldives participates in the Luxury Travel Advisors ULTRA Summit 2021

MALDIVES, 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives participates in the Luxury Travel Advisors ULTRA Summit for 2021 to maintain the destination presence and promote the Maldives as a unique luxury travel destination in the United States market. This exclusive B2B event will be held from 25th to 27th July in Texas, United States…. Read the full news article

UNWTO: domestic tourism continues to rebound in many parts of the world

Madrid, Spain, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The biggest crisis in the history of tourism continues into a second year. Between January and May, international tourist arrivals were 85% below 2019 levels (or a 65% drop on 2020), UNWTO data shows. Despite a small uptick in May, the emergence of COVID-19 variants and the… Read the full news article

IATA’s travel and tourism diploma courses now offered to US based travel industry professionals

Montreal, Canada, 2021-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN), a department of IATA serving the US travel and tourism industry, announced that IATA’s globally recognized travel and tourism diploma courses are now being offered to existing and aspiring travel industry professionals based… Read the full news article