Following a competitive pitch process earlier this year, Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC), the national tourism office responsible for the promotion of the Maldives, has once again appointed travel specialists GEC PR as the UK representatives for the destination.
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From Parks Loved By ‘The Fresh Prince’ To A-List Approved Cheesesteaks: Uncover Philadelphia’s Hidden Pop Culture Secrets
From parkland chosen by Will Smith for his hit music video Summertime, to Philadelphia cheesesteaks sought-after by John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, to Gritty the Philadelphia Flyer’s ice hockey mascot interviewed on popular comedy shows, travellers planning a future visit to Philadelphia can discover a number of hidden pop culture secrets across the city.
What’s it Like to Take a Summer Family Holiday Abroad Post Lockdown? Some Key Learnings and Advice for Family Travellers from GEC PR Director, Sarah Salord
As a family of seasoned travellers, taking regular trips abroad to see relatives in France and Qatar -and even a six week summer sabbatical to Chicago with a toddler and baby in tow – it was strange and sad for us to be unable to travel abroad during the five months of lockdown.
SWAROVSKI OPTIK Awards Winners Of Bird Photographer Of The Year Competition With Exquisite Binoculars
Following the announcement of winners for the fifth annual Bird Photographer of the Year Competition, SWAROVSKI OPTIK, the long-range optic specialists, proudly awarded nine winners with a pair of binoculars.
The Maldives Announces 94% Of Resorts To Reopen By October 2020
Following the reopening of Maldivian borders to international visitors on 15th July 2020, Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) has announced that 146 of its 156 resorts in operation will reopen to guests by the end of October 2020 following health and safety measures set out by the Ministry of Tourism.
Aitken Spence Hotels To Reopen Five Maldives Resorts Before 1st September 2020
Aitken Spence Hotels has announced five of the hotel group’s Maldives resorts will reopen to international guests by 1st September 2020.
Click&Boat Acquires Nautal, Its Main European Competitor, And Focuses On Further UK Growth
Click&Boat, the UK’s leading boat hire platform, has acquired its main competitor Nautal, reinforcing its international leadership as ‘the airbnb of the seas’, and growing its UK offering, now with more than 360 boats being listed for rental in the UK via the acquisition.
Queer Eye In Philadelphia: How To Follow In The Fashionable Footsteps Of The ‘Fab Five’
Combining their dining, fashion, culture, interior design and grooming expertise, the fifth season of Netflix’s Queer Eye sees presenters Tan, Antoni, Karamo, Bobby and Jonathan work with small business owners across the East Coast city of Philadelphia to boost the confidence of 10 incredible locals.
Maldives Resumes Tourism on 15 July 2020 with the Launch of “Rediscover Maldives…the Sunny Side of Life” Campaign
To commence the reopening of borders for all nationalities in the Maldives, and to launch the “Rediscover Maldives…the sunny side of life” campaign, Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) hosted a virtual press conference on 15 July 2020. Top international media from 21 countries including the main source markets of UK, China, Italy, India, Germany, Russia, France, Saudi Arabia, and Japan, participated in this live conference with almost 300 attendees in total.
SWAROVSKI OPTIK Unveils Most Innovative Binoculars To Date For Outdoor Enthusiasts To Be At One With Nature – NL Pure
SWAROVSKI OPTIK, the long-range optic specialists, has launched the new visionary NL Pure binoculars which promise an experience of unprecedented intensity, making users feel at one with the scenery they are viewing. Available from 1 September 2020, the perfect pairing of an expansive, revolutionary field of view with barely perceptible edges and ground-breaking design, enables the new NL Pure to create a new dimension of wildlife watching.