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Effective Crisis Communications Strategies for Travel and Tourism Companies

Ronn Torossian

The travel and tourism industry is highly susceptible to various PR crises, ranging from natural disasters and political instability to health outbreaks and safety concerns. When a crisis occurs, the reputation and viability of travel and tourism companies can be severely impacted.

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3 ways the travel industry can navigate a shared global PR crisis

Agility PR Solutions

It is undeniable that the entire world is feeling the effects of COVID-19, but few businesses are under such intense pressure as those in the travel and hospitality industries. Both domestic and international travel has ground to a halt, and self-isolation has forced everyone indoors.

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Crisis communications: 5 tips for handling reputation management in the digital age

Agility PR Solutions

In today’s fast-paced digital age, where information travels at lightning speed, and the world never sleeps, reputation management has become a critical concern for organizations across the board. As communication professionals, we are tasked with navigating the increasingly complex terrain of crisis communications in the digital era.

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Why Your Tourism Board Should Network with Travel Agents

5W PR

In the increasingly competitive travel industry , it’s important for tourism boards to explore partnerships that can help draw more tourists. By forging strong relationships with travel agents, tourism boards can tap into a wealth of expertise, extensive networks, and customer base to enhance destination marketing efforts.

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From Crisis to Connection: Suicide Prevention Education with Deborah Casello

PR for Anyone

Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. For those in crisis or worried about someone in crisis, the 988 hotline is a vital resource. KEYS 365 workshops are free to any business, school, team, or group!

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Digital experience dominates 2023 summer travel plans and purchases—today’s travelers research and book trips online, and have a short fuse for online frustration

Agility PR Solutions

Leisure travel has found its way back from the COVID-induced crisis it experienced for years, and summer travel is set to explode, with 85 percent of adults planning to travel this summer, up 5 percent from last year’s post-pandemic high.

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Pitching Travel Media Amid the COVID-19 Shutdown

PRSay

Like many parts of the American economy, the travel and tourism sector has been hit hard by the coronavirus shutdown. However, PR pros can still pitch relevant stories to travel media, according to an April 14 webinar hosted by Kellie Jelencovich , PR manager at Travel Leaders Group and president of PRSA’s New York Chapter.

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