Maldives Will Re-Open For International Tourists On 15 July 2020
His Excellency President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih announced in an address to the nation on Tuesday 23 June that Maldives will re-open its borders for international tourists on 15th July 2020. Resorts, Liveaboards and hotels located at uninhabited islands will be open from 15th July 2020. Guest Houses and hotels located at inhabited islands will be […]
HOW THE PANDEMIC MAY CHANGE THE TRAVEL AND LIEFSTYLE SECTOR FOREVER
We seasoned PR professionals are used to change. In the twenty plus years that I’ve been working in this industry, I’ve gone from pitching features to journalists via fax (yes, it was that long ago!) to selling in content collaborations with influencers via Instagram DMs.
Maldives Brings The Sunny Side Of Life To Over 85,000 People During Facebook Live Event
In a bid to bring the ‘Sunny Side of Life’ to tourists across the world, Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) broadcast an extended Facebook Live video event to over 85,000 total viewers on Monday 8th June.
KEY WAYS TOURISM BRANDS CAN PLAN AHEAD AND PREPARE FOR POST COVID-19 TRAVEL BOOKINGS
Here at GEC PR, we have seen first-hand the effects Covid-19 has had on the global travel industry as well as specifically our clients and travel industry partners. However, as much as international and domestic tourism has currently been affected there will be a time when the restrictions are lifted and travel will resume, and […]
FIVE WAYS TRAVEL PRS CAN KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
Here are five ways Travel PRs can keep calm and carry on, whilst acknowledging that it’s no longer ‘business as usual’ for the wider travel sector or for Travel PR as we know it.
THE TOURISM SOCIETY WELCOMES GEC PR DIRECTOR FIONA ANDERSON AS A NEW ELECTED BOARD MEMBER
As we enter an exciting year, our team is pleased to share that Director of GEC PR Fiona Anderson has been elected as a new member of the Tourism Society. Fiona has been a dedicated member of the Tourism Society for several years, and is currently Chair of its PR Network steering group and now a newly elected board member.
GEC PR’s Review of World Travel Market 2019
The 40th edition of World Travel Market London was busy for GEC PR, with the team meeting with industry partners and media to update them on the exciting developments taking place with our clients. Key travel trends were also discussed during seminars at WTM, and we learnt all about the latest environmental concerns faced by […]
Maldives Marketing And Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Announces New Tourism Strategy For 2020 With Stronger Focus On Sports, Culture and MICE Tourism
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) announced the new tourism strategy for 2020 during a press conference at World Travel Market 2019, which will include a stronger focus on promoting the rich culture of the Maldives and attracting niche markets such as MICE, culture and sports tourism.
Madhya Pradesh Shines at World Travel Market 2019
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board’s stand attracted non-stop attention at World Travel Market in London’s Docklands (November 4-6, 2019) as UK interest in the Indian state’s unique tourist attractions continues to grow.
COSMOS UK CEO TO TACKLE GENDER IMBALANCE IN LEADERSHIP ROLES AT JANUARY’S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN TRAVEL & TOURISM FORUM: WHAT DOES SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP LOOK LIKE IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM?
The UK CEO of Cosmos and Avalon Cruises, Giles Hawke, is yet another heavy-weight speaker confirmed for the first International Women In Travel & Tourism Forum, taking place in Reykjavik on 23-24 January 2020. Giles will explore a pertinent and global question for our times, around what successful leadership looks like in travel and tourism. […]