DER Touristik is the first major tour operator to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Lufthansa Group Contribution to the reduction of CO₂ emissions from vacation trips New offers in the DERTOUR Magalog “Conscious Travel” with SAF share for flights Cologne, Germany, 2023-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — In order to meet the challenges in… Read the full news article
Asia-based educational programme specialist for young people around the world takes over where GROUND Asia left off BANGKOK, 2023-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A new specialist ground handler and programme creator for young people around the world travelling with educational institutions has been launched in Asia. Khiri Campus today takes over from its predecessor, GROUND… Read the full news article
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — This week will bring tourism back to the United Nations headquarters to emphasize the sector’s unique position to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Reflecting the unprecedented relevance of tourism on the UN agenda, UNWTO together with the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Republic of… Read the full news article
The signing of Holiday Inn Thimphu further strengthens IHG’s presence in the South-West Asia region Bhutan, 2023-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with T&K Construction Private Limited for its first Holiday Inn hotel in Bhutan. Featuring… Read the full news article
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA) is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Ms Noredah Othman, CEO, Sabah Tourism Board, Malaysia and the election of Dr. Gerald Perez, Vice President, Guam Visitors Bureau, USA to the PATA Executive Board for a two-year term beginning June 27, 2023. On… Read the full news article
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO will work with Alpitour World as a strategic partner to advance innovation, education and sustainability across every part of the tourism sector. Reflecting UNWTO’s focus on harnessing the power of public-private partnerships, the newly-signed Memorandum of Understanding with Alpitour World, will see the two organizations work… Read the full news article
Under new 15-year contract, hospitality company to add guest amenities and enhance operations for the 11 Yellowstone General Stores BUFFALO, N.Y., and BOZEMAN, Mont., 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North has been awarded a new 15-year contract by the National Park Service (NPS) to operate retail, food and beverage services at Yellowstone National… Read the full news article
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Ljubljana Tourism was awarded The Travel Marketing Award in the social media category for its TikTok profile and the “Volleyball on the Ljubljanica” sports spectacle. This prestigious accolade is one of the most sought-after marketing awards in the travel and tourism industry. The esteemed ceremony took place… Read the full news article
Access is increased at East Lothian heritage sites EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced that Tantallon and Dirleton Castles will reopen tomorrow (Saturday 1 July), with visitors now being able to explore more of two of Scotland’s oldest castles. Tantallon Castle, a mighty fortress built in the… Read the full news article
New digital models of the Honours of Scotland released ahead of presentation to King Charles III at St Giles’ Cathedral EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Honours of Scotland – the oldest Crown jewels in Britain and among the oldest in Europe – have been digitised by Historic Environment Scotland (HES). Newly… Read the full news article
LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Marshals Museum, a world-class, national museum located on the banks of the beautiful Arkansas River in Fort Smith, Arkansas, will open its doors to visitors on July 1, 2023. The U.S. Marshals Service is the oldest American federal law enforcement agency, created in 1789… Read the full news article
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 news article
Lamai, Tanzania, 2023-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Long coveted by those who cherish a small and intimate tented experience in one of the continent’s most spectacular wilderness settings, the location of Singita Mara River Tented Camp (MRTC) on a dramatic riverbend in the northernmost tip of the Serengeti has been amplified with its new… Read the full news article
Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s been an exciting couple of months for Weeva as momentum gathers around the new digital sustainability management platform built FOR the tourism industry, BY the tourism industry. In April, MD Julie Cheetham and Sustainability Content and Support Lead Nwabisa Mjoli were delighted to accept… Read the full news article
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), to promote and strengthen shared interests between the two organisations in the areas of market access, innovative events, membership and communications to name a few. PATA Chair Peter… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Businesses across the South East exported £479 million of goods and services to India – more than any region outside London – according to the latest Government figures1. These impressive trade volumes – and the jobs they support – have been given a further boost today as… Read the full news article
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO will work with its Affiliate Member AVIAREPS to offer grants for destination marketing and research services to five countries in Europe. The UNWTO + AVIAREPS Destination Marketing Grant will allow selected Member States to benefit from a range of digital marketing services, to be supplied on… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — By Jess Twitchin, CEO and Founder of QuirkyAccom.com Despite the cost of living crisis continuing to tighten budgets for families across the nation, getting away is still a top priority for Brits, with a recent study finding 73 percent are unwilling to give up their staycation this year…. Read the full news article
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bosnia and Herzegovina have teamed up to launch the 2023 UNWTO Students’ League. The new ‘Off the Beaten Track’ challenge aims to create a networking environment that will enable cultural connections between students, governments and businesses. Teams of students will… Read the full news article
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has opened applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO was launched in 2021 as part of the Organization’s work to make tourism a driver of rural development and wellbeing. To date, over 70 villages from almost 40 countries have… Read the full news article
Riyadh, KSA, 2023-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has launched a new Startup Competition to support women tourism tech entrepreneurs and innovators across the Middle East. Announced at Biban 2023, Saudi Arabia’s largest SME conference, the Women in Tech Startup Competition: Middle East, will further advance UNWTO’s work to make tourism a pillar of women’s… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2023-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The US has always been curious about British culture, but how well do Americans truly know the British? British Airways and VisitBritain have joined forces in a new campaign that gives an insider’s view on modern Britain, with all its vibrancy and warmth, to inspire US visitors… Read the full news article
Historic Environment Scotland announces summer events programme EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 1,000 years of history is set to come alive across many of Scotland’s most iconic historic attractions as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) launches its 2023 summer events programme. As part of this year’s fun packed programme, Easter sees the… Read the full news article
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — A pair of guest houses on Lewis and Harris have scored five-star awards from VisitScotland. Broad Bay House in Back, Lewis and Ceòl na Mara near Tarbert, Harris were awarded five-star rating gold and five-star awards respectively by the national tourism organisation on their first reviews since the… Read the full news article
Visit Denmark’s new activation campaign is using AI (and the help of some very famous faces) to put the country on the map. Copenhagen, Denmark, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new activation campaign from tourism organisation VisitDenmark wants to put the country of LEGO®, ‘hygge’ and H.C. Andersen on the map as the… Read the full news article
Male’, Maldives, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is honoured to announce that the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has been voted as “Best Hotels in the Maldives” Gold Rank in the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2023. The DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards rely on the votes of readers and travellers to determine… Read the full news article
Male’, Maldives, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — ELE|NA Elements of Nature at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI won the Global Winner World Luxury Spa Awards 2022 in the ‘Luxury Holistic Spa’ category. The World Luxury Spa Awards is the pinnacle of achievement in the luxury spa industry offering international recognition as voted for by guests, travellers,… Read the full news article
Global tourism body announces verification scheme for Basics Thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs support Hotel Sustainability Basics Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet Berlin, Germany, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Travel & Tourism… Read the full news article
Together with thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs Radisson Hotel Group supports Hotel Sustainability Basics Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet Brussels, Belgium, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Together with the WTTC, top brands, associations and… Read the full news article
Male’, Maldives, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — COLOURS OF OBLU, one of the brands of the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts portfolio, reveals plans to relaunch ‘OBLU NATURE Helengeli by Sentido.’ Guests can expect a fresh, new look that will also blend in signature luxury lifestyle elements of Sentido, a DER Touristik hospitality brand. The… Read the full news article