Confidence Boost for Welsh
Tourism. Figures just released by the
Wales Tourist Board show that Wales
outperformed the rest of the UK
during 2003. Visitors to
Wales spent £1.766 billion - an increase of
14% - at a time when spend in the UK as a
whole was down 1%. Contact Heledd Llewelyn
at
heledd.llewelyn@tourism.wales.gov.uk or
029 20475 326ssss
New contacts for the Barbados Tourism
Authority
The Barbados Tourism
Authority has engaged Beatwax Communications
onsumer PR,
including all press requests and media
proposals. Contact Paul Johnson at
paulj@beatwax.com
or 0207 734 1965.
Epoque Hotels
Epoque Hotels have opened
an office in the UK as part of its ambitious
expansion plans in Europe. James Napier at
james@epoquehotels.com or 07887611844
Visit London Launches Online
Network
Visit London has launched
a new online network which provides the
media, visitors, residents, businesses,
partners and other key stakeholders with a
definitive online information resource about
London. Contact Zoe Shurgold
zshurgold@visitlondon.com
or 020 7932 2076
UK visitor figures to New
Zealand up by 13.1%
Tourism in New Zealand
has seen international visitor numbers up by
10.9% to 244,000 visitors for the month of
January 2004. Arrivals from the United
Kingdom rose 13.1% in the month of February
2004 with a total of 43,491 Brits arriving
in New Zealand. Contact Suzie Tempest at
susie@saltmarshpr.co.uk or 020 7928 1600
Voyana, a new tour
operating and cruise brand has been created
to meet the demand for luxury independent
travel. The company is providing a
comprehensive portfolio of travel options to
27 destinations worldwide.
A comprehensive
website (www.voyana.com)
enable consumers
to research destinations,
review hotels and other travel components,
and check latest deals. Contact Katrina
Walker at
Katrina.walker@rooster.co.uk or
020 7691 3939.
Virgin showcases
British film making talent
Virgin Atlantic is
looking to showcase the best in British film
making talent by launching a search for the
best independent films by film students.
The successful films will be credited and
seen by up to 4 million viewers on Virgin
Atlantic’s award winning in flight
entertainment system. The overall
winning student director will also receive a
pair of Virgin Atlantic tickets to any
destination on the airline’s network.
Contact the Virgin Atlantic Press Office on
01293 747373
Britain Showcases 200
Gardens In Bicentennary Years
This year is the 200th anniversary of the
Royal Horticultural Society and the Year of
Gardening and VisitBritain has updated and
relaunched its successful Britain's Gardens
campaign with a free 48-page brochure
featuring some 200 gardens throughout
England, North Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Contact Elliott Frisby at
Elliott.Frisby@visitbritain.org
or 020 8563 3035
Atalia tube campaign
Alitalia Airlines has
unveiled a new London Underground campaign.
Building on the success of the "Go out with
an Italian" ads, the new 48-sheet poster
creative is entitled "We know how to seduce
you". Contact Ivan Rahal at
rahal.ivan@alitalia.it
or 020 8745 8297
BA overnight check in
from Gatwick
British Airways
passengers flying from Gatwick can now check
themselves in, drop off their bags and
collect their boarding passes on the evening
before departure. The new facility is
available to all those on intercontinental
flights and for European and domestic
customers scheduled to depart before 0955
the followingsday. The service operates
between 1800 and 2300.
Visit :
www.ba.com
Jersey to Southampton
service record
Jersey and Southampton
airports have celebrated the oldest
continuous air link in the UK. The route
started back on 29 March 1934 with a de
Havilland Rapide the pioneering aircraft.
The service is now flown four times daily by
FlyBE, who also use an aircraft that once
had a de Havilland name, the BAe 146. Visit
www.baa.com or
www.jersey-airport.com
First direct flights
London to Katowice
New European budget
airline is to fly Luton Airport to Katowice,
the capital of Poland's industrial heartland
of Upper Silesia, from from 19 May. This
will be the first ever direct service from
Katowice to London. Poland joined the EU on
1 May. Visit :
www.london-luton.com
Milan - oh dear
MILAN is the most
expensive city in the world for business
travellers according to a survey by the
travel management company BTI. Room rates in
Milan average £148.09 (+6%), followed by
Paris (£147.62 +9%) and New York (£144.22
down 11%). Rome topped at the list at
£177.60, a 22% drop now gives it 4th place.
London with an average room rate of £122.50
is 5% down on last year and is now not in
the top ten in terms of cost. Visit :
www.bti.co.uk
Air Atlantique
Old aircraft fans should
be in for a splendid summer with Air
Atlantique putting a complete range of old
aircraft into the national air show
programme for 2004. If you have never flown
on a Douglas DC3, Scottish Aviation Twin
Pioneer, de Havilland Dove or Dragon Rapide
or Percival Prentice now is your chance.
There will be pleasure flying at Coventry
Airport on a few select days, and return
seats can be booked on flights to Southend,
Manchester and Shoreham. At each venue there
will be a series of 20-minute passenger
trips. The aircraft will also be appearing
in most of the major air displays throughout
the summer. Contact :
abowden@airatlantique.co.uk
Storyboard
Worlds highest bridge
The highest bridge in the
world is currently under construction in the
Aveyron in France with completion expected
in January 2005. Designed by Britain's
best-loved architect Sir Norman Foster, the
Millau Viaduct is a technological
masterpiece that will form the last part of
the free A75 motorway from Clermont-Ferrand
to Beziers. At 343 metres high and 2460
metres long, it has already been visited by
more than 100,000 bridge spotters.
Contact
Ann Noon at
ann.noon@franceguide.com
ann.noon@franceguide.com or 020 7399 3535.
Interactive football
experience at Madame Tussauds
A new interactive experience
developed in collaboration with The Football
Association allows
visitors to test their
talents to see if they could make the Euro
2004 team. Contact Diane Moon at
diane.moon@madame-tussauds.co.uk
or 0207 487 0264
State of Exit Festival
Serbia
The 4th Sate of Exit
festival takes place in the North Serbian
City of Novi Sad - an 18th Century Austrian
built fortress on the River Danube – from 1
to 4 July. The festival has 13 stages and
arenas with a site capacity for 75,000
people. Iggy Pop, the Stooges, Massive
Attack and Goldfrapp have already been lined
up. Contact Sacha at
Sacha@zenmedia.net
or 0207 722 6377
Byblos St. Tropez
Releases Its Second CD
The 4th Sate of Exit
festival takes place in the North Serbian
City of Novi Sad - an 18th Century Austrian
built fortress on the River Danube – from 1
to 4 July. The festival has 13 stages and
arenas with a site capacity for 75,000
people. Iggy Pop, the Stooges, Massive
Attack and Goldfrapp have already been lined
up. Contact Sacha at
Sacha@zenmedia.net or
0207 722 6377
Byblos St. Tropez
Releases Its Second CD
The Hotel Byblos, St
Tropez has issued a second CD to promote the
facility. Titled, naturally enough, The
Hotel Byblos, St Tropez Volume 2 it claims
to be the perfect taste of the sounds of
summer 2004. Contact Veronica Wheen at
veronica@annscott.co.uk or 020 7823 9988
New Bungy Centre in
Queenstown
Queenstown, New
Zealand, the birthplace of the bungy jump,
has just opened the world-class Kawarau
Bungy Centre. The facility includes a Bungy
Dome multi-media, virtual experience, which
gives you the chance to feel like you've
jumped off a bridge without actually taking
the plunge. Contact Suzie Tempest at
susie@saltmarshpr.co.uk
or 020 7928 1600.
Shangri-La Maldives
The Shangri-La Maldives
Resort & Spa, Villingili Island is scheduled
to open on the Addu Atoll in the south of
the Maldives in December 2004. Neighbouring
Gan Airport, the Maldives largest domestic
airport on Gan Island, is scheduled to be
upgraded to international status at the same
time, enabling direct international flights
by the end of the year. Shangri-La Maldives
Resort & Spa, Villingili Island, is a
five-minute boat ride away from the airport.
Contact Karen Luard at karen.luard@shangri-la.com
or 020 8747 8484.
Black tie balls for
singles
Solo’s Holidays, the UK tour
operator for single people, is offering
singles the chance to attend Black Tie Balls
breaks all over the UK. The singles market
is now bigger than ever with almost 48% of
the UK adult population being single and
Government statistics suggesting this is set
to
increase further. This
means that 15 million UK adults over 25 are
single. Contact Anna Addison at
anna.addison@recognitionpr.co.uk
or 01325 363436
Auckland's own ice-bar
Auckland's Prince's Wharf
has its own ice-bar, called Minus Five.
Using 18 tonnes of ice, the entire structure
is made of ice, including the seats,
carvings, bar and cocktail glasses. The bar
can hold at a maximum of 25 people at any
one time and stay for a slot of 30 minutes.
Contact Suzie Tempest at
susie@saltmarshpr.co.uk
or 020 7928 1600
Galloway Garden Festival
The first Galloway Garden
Festival takes place on 22 and 23 May at
Lochinch Castle, Castle Kennedy, near
Stranraer. Among the attractions will be an
unrivalled selection of plants and shrubs,
gardening accessories and
gourmet
exhibitors, promoting all the best produce
of Galloway.
Contact
Caroline Keith at
caroline@thekeithconsultancy.co.uk
Thalasso Spa Hotel, Rhodes
The state-of-the-art
Thalasso Spa complex opens in the grounds of
the Atrium Palace Resort Hotel on Kalathos
Beach, Rhodes at the beginning of May. In
addition to the spa there are also 28 new
luxury suites. Contact Samantha Jones at
samantha@saltmarshpr.co.uk or 020 7928
1600.
Rocky Mountaineer Railtours
Rocky Mountaineer
Railtours is offering savings of up to 34%
on summer prices throughout April and May on
many of its 60 holiday packages. Contact
Jennifer Jackson at
jennifer@mccluskey.co.uk
or 0208 237 7979.
Auckland's own ice-bar
Auckland's Prince's Wharf
has its own ice-bar, called Minus Five.
Using 18 tonnes of ice, the entire structure
is made of ice, including the seats,
carvings, bar and cocktail glasses. The bar
can hold at a maximum of 25 people at any
one time and stay for a slot of 30 minutes.
Contact Suzie Tempest at
susie@saltmarshpr.co.uk or 020 7928 1600
Galloway Garden Festival
The first Galloway Garden
Festival takes place on 22 and 23 May at
Lochinch Castle, Castle Kennedy, near
Stranraer.
Among the attractions will be an unrivalled
selection of plants and shrubs, gardening
accessories and gourmet exhibitors,
promoting all the best produce of Galloway. Contact
Caroline Keith at
caroline@thekeithconsultancy.co.uk
Thalasso Spa Hotel, Rhodes
The state-of-the-art Thalasso Spa complex
opens in the grounds of the Atrium Palace
Resort Hotel on Kalathos Beach, Rhodes at
the beginning of May. In addition to the
spa there are also 28 new luxury suites.
Contact Samantha Jones at
samantha@saltmarshpr.co.uk or 020 7928
1600.
Rocky Mountaineer Railtours
Rocky Mountaineer
Railtours is offering savings of up to 34%
on summer prices throughout April and May on
many of its 60 holiday packages. Contact
Jennifer Jackson at
jennifer@mccluskey.co.uk or 0208 237
7979.
Tutankhamun - The Golden
Beyond
After a 20 year absence the most important
treasures from the Valley of the Kings have
returned to Europe - to the Basel Museum of
Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection (www.tutankhamun.ch)
to 3 October, 2004. Also on display will be
treasures from other graves in the famous
Valley of Kings, bringing to about 120 the
number of original exhibits that will be
seen in Basel. Contact Katrin Durrenberger
at
k.duerrenberger@baseltourismus.ch
Voyana
Voyana, a new
tour operating and cruise brand, officially
launched today. Contact
Daniel Johnson at
daniel.johnson@rooster.co.uk or 020 7691
3939
Dublin Tourism
is urging hotels, pubs and restaurants to
get behind the government's initiative and
help Dublin Tourism attract the world's non
smokers to the Irish capital. Dublin
Tourism will run out a campaign in overseas
destinations promoting Dublin as "A Breath
of Fresh Air". Contact Catherine McCluskey
at
cmccluskey@dublintourism.ie or 00 353 1
605 7753.
Benjamin Britten
International Violin Competition
Goodenough
College is hosting the inaugural Benjamin
Britten International Violin Competition in
London from 23 July to 3 August. This event
has attracted applications from the most
talented young violinists around the world.
Contact Noelle Vickers at
noelle@goodenough.ac.uk or 020 7837
8831.
The Dude Ranchers'
Association
The
Dude Ranchers' Association membership
represents 118 ranches in 12 western states
and two Canadian provinces. Dude ranches
have been around for generations providing
memorable vacations for families, couples,
singles, and groups. Contact Colleen Hodson
at
colleen@duderanch.org
Argentina on the up
Argentina is a booming
destination at the moment. Bookings for the
South American country through Cox & Kings
are up by approximately 65% compared to this
time last year, and sales so far in 2004
have already exceeded figures for the whole
of 2003. Contact Michael Pullman
michael.pullman@coxandkings.co.uk or 020
7873 5006.
Mersey River
Festival
The Mersey River Festival
will see more than 150 vessels to fill
Albert, Canning and Salthouse Docks for the
four-day maritime extravaganza, which begins
on Friday, June 18. Contact
Mike.Doran@liverpool.gov.uk
Get to know our EU neighbours
with Inter-Rail
Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia and the
Czech Republic are all
covered by the Inter-Rail
pass. Contact Peter
Mills at
pmills@raileurope.co.uk or 01732 526714
Tourism Returns To Israel
Over 89,1000 tourists
arrived in Israel in February 2004, - 61%
more than in February 2003, and 39% more
than in February 2002 according to figures
released by the Israel Central Bureau of
Statistics and the Israel Tourism Ministry.
Contact Michelle Cohen at
michelle@igto.co.uk or 020 7299 1113
Grand
Lido Varadero, Cuba opens
The Grand Lido Varadero,
a new luxurious 5* hotel resort has opened
on one of the most famous beaches in Cuba in
the Hicacos region of the Matanzas province.
Contact Lysbeth Fox at
lysbeth@halpern.co.uk or 0207 351 2888.
Free upgrade with
Emirates
Emirates Tours has teamed up
with Jumeirah International and Beachcomber
Hotels to unveil a selection of exclusive
holidays offering complimentary Business
Class upgrades with Emirates, when combined
with a stay in Dubai or the Indian Ocean
island of Mauritius. Contact Nicola McShane
at
EmiratesUKpressoffice@qbo-bellpottinger.co.uk
or 020 7861 2443.
The rolling hills and
valleys of Dumfries and Galloway
The rolling hills and
valleys of Dumfries and Galloway are a
welcome relief for walkers who prefer
countryside with gentle Lowland curves
rather than Highland points. Scotland’s
scenic south west boasts five walking
festivals from May to October. For more
information on the walking festivals, and
for details on what to see and do in the
region, check out
www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk.
Contact Caroline Keith at
caroline@thekeithconsultancy.co.uk
or 01387 245550
Singapore launches Uniquely
Singapore
The Singapore Tourism
Board (STB) has launched its new destination
brand - "Uniquely Singapore" - to promote
the many things which are intrinsic to
Singapore as a city and a country. Contact
Rebecca Grant at
rebecca.grant@redconsultancy.com or 020
7465 7777
Pont-Aven is Brittany Ferries
new flagship
Brittany Ferries' new
luxury cruise ferry, Pont-Aven, has entered
service on the Plymouth to Santander route.
The new ship provides an improved crossing
time of just 18 hours, virtually half that
of any other direct ferry service from the
UK to Spain. Contact Tracey Jennings at
tracey.jennings@brightergroup.com or 020
7603 2168.
Twitching In Morocco
Sunstart runs holidays to
Morocco, North Africa's top bird watching
destination. Chloe Davison at
chloe.davison@firstchoice.co.uk or 01293
588 167.
Nature And Outdoors In
Florida
The Sunshine State of
Florida offers visitors many ways to enjoy
the beauty of nature. Contact Esther
Williamson at
esther.williamson@kbc-pr.com
or 01825 76 36 33
Raptor Adventures launch India to thrill
seekers
New UK travel firm Raptor
Adventures have launched outdoor and
adventure holidays in including trekking,
kayaking, skiing and wildlife safaris, along
with exceptional spas and retreats. Contact
Steve Bustin at
steve@vadamedia.co.uk or 01273 606484.
A
Piece of Paxos History
Simpson Travel are
offering a week long stay at the historical
Governor's Houses in Paxos, Greece. Situated
just outside the beautiful harbour town of
Gaios on tiny Paxos island, the original
house where the British Governor once
resided has now been lovingly restored.
Contact Sarah Randle at
sarah@faustpr.co.uk or 020 8932 1085
Special Retreats At Chiva-Som
Chiva-Som, is a luxurious
health resort overlooking the Gulf of
Thailand on the beachfront of the royal
resort of Hua Hin has joined forces with not
one but two leading specialists in the
creation of special retreats. Contact Clare
Ferris at
clare@jbmediaonline.com or 01621 891
200.
Gorillas of
Uganda
Cox & Kings is offering
discounts of up to £595 per person on tours
to seek the mountain gorillas of
Uganda. Its 9-night tour
Uganda: Pearl of Africa on 04 May and 22
June 2004. Contact Michael Pullman at
michael.pullman@coxandkings.co.uk or 020
7873 5006.
Colorado facts
The state of
Colorado, best known for its exhilarating
skiing and mountains, is also home to some
pretty unusual facts, figures and events,
from the worlds tallest suspension bridge to
the world's largest natural hot spring.
Contact Rachele Grieve at
rachele@celletpr.co.uk or 0207 491 1112.
ScotRail slashes ticket
prices
ScotRail is to slash up
to 75% off the rail fares of more than a
million people aged 55 or over from 1 May to
30 June. This group can take advantage of
return travel anywhere in Scotland with
ScotRail and Strathclyde Passenger Transport
for the discounted fare of only £14.
Contact Carol Harris at
carol.harris@scotrail.co.uk or 0141 335
4788.
Charleston, SC arts events in April-June
For a listing of arts related events in the
Charleston Area for April, May and June,
including the international arts festival -
Spoleto Festival, USA contact Chris Nobles
at
cnobles@charlestoncvb.com
One of the world's great train journey's In
New Zealand
The TransApline train journey
from Christchurch to Greymouth on New
Zealand's South Island is regarded as one of
the world's great train rides. Contact Karin
Jones at
karin_jones@flightcentre.co.uk or 07990
553 839.
Early bird offers on
Paris breaks
ShortBreaks Ltd are
offering a special deal to early birds who
book weekend breaks before the end of May,
for July and August departures. Contact
Sarah Randle at
sarah@faustpr.co.uk or 020 8932 1085.
Leeds Castle's classical music concerts
The Opera Babes will be starring at this
year's spectacular Open Air Concerts at ‘the
loveliest castle in the world’, Leeds
Castle, near Maidstone, Kent, on June 26 and
July 3. The classical music extravaganzas,
which are held in the picturesque 500-acre
parkland overlooking the stunning castle
and moat, have
become a popular tradition for summer
promenaders. Contact Hannah Davies at
hannah.davies@ehapr.com or 01622 674177.
The Glen Affric Walking
Festival
The Glen Affric Walking
Festival (www.glenaffric.info)
is a good way to discover this fascinating
area of the Scottish Highlands in the
company of experts and like-minded walkers
of all abilities and interests.In the shadow
of Loch Ness, the walking festival runs from
5 -7 June, covering four glens,
two National Nature Reserves, an RSPB bird
reserve, primeval Caledonian Pine Forest,
rich environment, waterfalls, seventeen
Munros, numerous Corbetts and a captivating
variety of flora and fauna. Contact Caroline
Keith on 01463 811000 or
caroline@thekeithconsultancy.co.uk
San Francisco
What's New
is a bimonthly listing of new venues,
attractions and activities compiled by the
San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB).
For a citywide listing of events planned for
the year 2004 and beyond, visit
www.sfvisitor.org. Contact Laurie
Armstrong at
LArmstrong@sfcvb.org
Reykjavik
ShortBreaks By Air is
offering three nights for the price of two
to Reykjavik, the world's most northerly
capital. Contact Sarah Randle at
sarah@faustpr.co.uk or 020 8932 1085.
Events
German Travel
Show
The German
Travel Show 2004 takes place at the
Millennium Hotel, Gloucester Road, London on
8 June. Contact Vaughn Wrenn at
Vaughn.Wrenn@d-z-t.com
Why Write About...
Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, Rhode Island is home
to breath-taking coastal landscapes and a
quaint waterfront downtown lined with unique
shops and restaurants. The city-by-the-sea
will shine this summer with a number of
fantastic special events such as the 50th
anniversaries of the International Tennis
Hall of Fame and JVC Jazz Festival-Newport,
as well as an exhilarating match racing
series featuring America's Cup champion,
Alinghi! Contact Anne
Marie McLaughlin at
AnneMarieM@GoNewport.com
Flight
Lines
easyJet Launch Stansted
And Liverpool Flights To Basel
easyJet has launched routes from Liverpool
and London Stansted to Basel-Mulhouse-Frieburg
Euroairport . Contact Samantha Day at
samantha.day@easyjet.comor 01582 525546.
Low cost flights to the
US
RIVIERAJET, a new
operator, is planning to be one of the first
start-ups to offer low-fare transatlantic
services. RivieraJet will offer direct
flights from a variety of European
destinations to three US gateways. It plans
to operate just a single aircraft type,
either Airbus A330-200s or Boeing
767-300Ers. The airline is looking for
delivery slots for the second half of the
year so that services can be launched before
the end of the year. Three key gateways to
the US, one on the East Coast, one in the
North East and one in Southern Florida have
been identified and the airline has already
agreed tentative deals for terminal use at
its preferred airports, believed to include
Fort Lauderdale and New York/JFK. These will
be served from Berlin, Brussels, London
Stansted, Nice and Rome on a two or three
times weekly basis. Visit :
www.rivierajet.com.
Virgin Atlantic plans new
routes to Cuba and the Bahamas
Virgin Atlantic
has announced plans to launch direct
services from Gatwick to Cuba and the
Bahamas. The new services will operate twice
a week to Havana in Cuba, starting from 21
July, and once a week to Nassau in The
Bahamas, starting from 18 July. This will
bring the airline’s total number of
destinations to twenty-five by summer next
year. Contact the Virgin Atlantic
Press Office on 01293 747373
New low cost airline for
Asia
Qantas is to be
the major investor in a new intra-Asia, low
cost airline based in Singapore. The airline
will fly to a range of Asian cities within
five hours of Singapore and operate a fleet
of single aisle aircraft – either Boeing
737-800s or Airbus A320s. Contact Melissa
Heyn at
Melissa@shinecom.com
or 0207 553 3333.
Flights to Prague Airport
The number of flights to
Prague Airport are set to rise considerably.
Seventeen new companies will start
operations to and from Prague and the number
of connections when compared to last year's
figures will rise by a quarter. At the same
time the choice of budget flights will also
increase. Contact Marc Di Duca at
diduca@visitczechia.org.uk.
Norwegian
Low cost carrier
Norwegian has increased the number of
flights on its London Stansted to Oslo route
to two departures a day (except Saturdays).
A morning departure will be added to
compliment the existing evening flight.
Norwegian flies from London Stansted to
Gardermoen, Oslo’s main airport, which is
only 19 minutes by train from the city
centre and has excellent connections onto
Norwegian’s domestic route network which
serves most major cities.
Duo opens three new
destinations
Birmingham-based
'with-frills' airline duo is marking its
first birthday with the launch of four new
routes to three new destinations. The
additional routes mean that duo will be
serving 18 international destinations.
Contact Kelly Johnstone at
kelly.johnstone@brightergroup.com or 020
7603 2168.
Galway and Waterford from London Luton
Airport
Aer Arran's new
daily services to Galway and Waterford from
London Luton Airport now offers travellers a
choice of 28 daily services to and from the
Republic of Ireland and Ulster. Contact Ian
Briggs at
ian.briggs@LTN.aero or 01582 395517.
Four million milestone for
Newcastle International
Newcastle
International airport has reached the four
million passengers per year mark and is on
track to reach close on five million
passengers by the end of 2004. Contact Kelly
Johnstone at
kelly.johnstone@brightergroup.com
or 020 7603 2168.
Emirates Airline new
Dubai to Glasgow route
Emirates Airline has launched
its new Dubai to Glasgow route. The new
route will provide Scottish customers with
direct access to Dubai, one of the world's
most dynamic and fast emerging centres for
tourism and commerce and is the only
longhaul service to head east from Scotland.
Contact Claire Franck at
cfranck@qbo-bellpottinger.co.uk or
020 7861 2446
Ongoing
The Tourism Society
The Tourism Society (www.tourismsociety.org)
is the leading network of professionals in
the industry representing hotels,
attractions, destinations, operators, travel
companies, writers, academics, students and
consultants. Contact Adrian Clark at
tour.soc@btinternet.com
Wherewillwego.com
Travel website
wherewillwego.com is offering CIoJ
Travel Writers’ the chance to submit reviews
for its Travel reviews from around the
globe pages.
No fee is involved (on
either side) but it does provide a shop
window for your features and a way for
editors (worldwide) to see your writing
style. In return Robert Jones of
wherewillwego.com is publishing
information on the CIoJ
Travel Writers’ and will pass information on
us to other travel writers’
who approach him.
Bradt
Bradt Travel Guides are
happy to provide CIoJ members with
complimentary copies of any of their guides
for research in return for a mention of the
guide
in print. Please visit their website to
ensure a guide is published before
making a request.
For a full list see their
website
www.bradt-travelguides.com.To request a
particular guide email
ashley@williamjack.co.uk
Footprint
Footprint Handbooks (www.footprintbooks.com)
is providing the CIoJ Travel Writers’ review
copies of its best selling guides. Footprint
publishes detailed, full colour, guides
which provide a wealth of information to
journalists planning, visiting and writing
on destinations worldwide.
CIoJ Travel Writers’ can
request review copies of a Footprint
handbook although this support should be
reflected, where appropriate, in any copy
produced.
To request a particular guide email
ashley@williamjack.co.uk
Response Source
Response Source (www.responsesource.com)
is a relatively new journalist enquiry
system, which is now being accessed by
thousands of journalists
and PR practitioners.
Response Source allows a
journalist to send requests for information
to public relations agencies in specific
sectors. These agencies then
respond direct if appropriate.
EU4journalists
The European Journalists
Centre has launched a new website to help
journalists reporting on the European Union.
The EU for journalists website simplifies
the maze of information available on the EU
so reporters can easily get to grips with
the key issues and players. Visit
www.eu4journalists.com
The next issue
The next issue of the
CIoJ Travel Writers’ bulletin will be out in
June 2004.
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ashley@williamjack.co.uk
