UK residents looking for bucket-list travel inspiration can now preview the white sand beaches and luxurious offerings of 16 private island resorts in the Maldives via a selection of live webcams and 360° videos.
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Gregg Caren Appointed President And CEO Of Philadelphia Convention And Visitors Bureau
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has announced that the Board of Directors unanimously voted and has appointed Gregg Caren to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer. Caren most recently served as the Executive Vice President, Sales and Strategic Business Development for ASM Global (formerly SMG), operator of over 350 venues worldwide, headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. He also served in various senior leadership positions while with the company for over 20 years. Caren has more than three decades of industry experience and will join the PHLCVB on 8th June 2020.
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 brands need to be prepared to handle an influx of bookings and enquiries from would-be travellers.
As an agency with extensive experience in handling crisis situations, we thought it would be useful to share some insights to help travel brands plan ahead and prepare to accommodate bookings, once travel resumes.
Discover Philadelphia’s Cinematic Magic Through The City’s Famous Filming Locations
Due to its diverse landscapes, architecture, neighbourhoods and population, the East Coast city of Philadelphia has solidified its place as a major filmmaking hub and is a popular choice for many Hollywood producers and screenwriters to use in iconic film scenes.
Bring The Magic Of The Maldives Home This Spring With Traditional Maldivian Recipes And Beachside HIIT Workouts
Although the picture-perfect islands of the Maldives are best seen and experienced in person, there are several ways UK residents can replicate the feeling of a tropical island getaway from the comfort of their home this spring.
Bring The Sights, Sounds And Scents Of The Streets Of Philadelphia To Your Sofa This Spring
Located on the East Coast of the U.S., Philadelphia is rich in history, arts and culture, vibrant neighbourhoods, tax-free shopping and more, and those keen to still explore the World Heritage City this spring can now visit many of the city’s famous cultural institutions and attractions from the comfort of their sofa.
Five Ways Travel PRs Can Keep Calm And Carry On
Whether for personal or economic reasons, there isn’t a UK company that hasn’t been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and my Travel PR agency is no exception.
I am acutely aware that the challenges of running a travel PR firm in no way compares to the challenges those in the front line are facing in tackling the coronavirus pandemic, such as the National Health Service or supermarkets. However, one day this pandemic will subside and travellers will wish to book holidays again. So I am very mindful of my responsibility to both my employees and clients to do my bit to prepare. For now, that means my fellow Travel PRs and I must keep calm and carry on.
Aitken Spence’s Heritance Aarah Hotel Takes Gold At International IKA Culinary Olympics 2020
Continuing their winning streak in the culinary sphere, Aitken Spence Hotels’ newest opening in the Maldives, Heritance Aarah, brought home multiple wins from the prestigious International IKA Culinary Olympics 2020 which included four Gold, seven Silver and two Bronze medals, marking their third gastronomic win since the opening of the resort last year. Continue reading
APH.com Releases A Guide On The New Food Outlets Opening In Manchester Airport’s ‘Super Terminal 2’
Construction of the new £15billion ‘Super Terminal’ is well underway at Manchester Airport so the award-winning airport parking operator, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com), has put together a guide for hungry travellers looking to grab a bite to eat before their flight, comparing the 14 new restaurant offerings available once the Terminal 2 project is complete.
Philadelphia And New York City Unveil Unprecedented Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror Retrospective During Preview Event In London
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and NYC & Company unveiled highlights of their arts and culture scenes for 2020, including the announcement of an unprecedented retrospective from the American abstract expressionism artist Jasper Johns at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art, during an exclusive preview event at London’s Soho Hotel on Monday 2nd March 2020.
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