Spring is here, which means travel season is upon us! For those of you in the travel communications business there are countless of opportunities to tell yours story to travel journalists, bloggers, influencers – and consumers. Not All Travel Pitches are Created Equal. MORE

Business travel done wrong has far-reaching negative impact. Done right, business travel advances relationships. What’s the difference between traveling well and poorly? The farther ahead you can plan and think, the better your travels will go. MORE

You see them everyday: bloggers, influencers, the “Insta-famous”. They’re eating our favorite snacks, repping our favorite brands.but do you know what metrics to track to understand REAL influence MORE

Several airlines issued statements , mainly focusing on relaying necessary instructions to travelers as well as a promise for updated information. Why are organizations speaking out? Beyond that, should yours? MORE

This week we take a look at the top staffers at National Geographic Traveler on Twitter, ranked by number of followers. Follower counts were pulled on May 10, 2017, and will change over time. Andrew McCarthy – Editor at Large – 89,387. Thrilled to brag that Just Fly Away will be on the May 14 @nytimesbooks bestseller list pic.twitter.com/Ee9kPohgl3. — Andrew McCarthy (@AndrewTMcCarthy) May 3, 2017. Marilyn Terrell – Chief Researcher – 69,657. Just one shot!” MORE

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Most people know that travel to exotic or underdeveloped countries should come with a battery of vaccinations, but this year health officials warn of outbreaks in more-conventional vacation spots. CDC Travel Health (@CDCtravel) April 10, 2017. MORE

Nathan recently blogged about the trip, what he learned during his “traveling workaway” and how you, too, can take a break from normality and get into a new groove. The post Design Your Day: Traveling #WorkAway appeared first on prTini. MORE

Melissa's Speaking and Travel FunEvery speaker dreams of taking the TED stage – or at least this speaker did! MORE

One way they demonstrate their independence and “find themselves” is through travel. In their social media posts, millennials (adults currently between the ages of 18 and 34) frequently describe independent travel as a rite of passage. It makes sense for travel providers to target U.S. MORE

The Abbi Agency surveyed more than 100 travel bloggers , many of whom get paid to write about their traveling experiences. rise of the 21 st century self-published traveler. Think travel bloggers only blog about traveling? MORE

As spring heats up into summer, topics turn to popular leisure activities typically associated with the warmer months, such as travel and adventure or food and drink – areas where visual content is especially powerful and easy to create. MORE

Placement in a leading travel media outlet can increase web traffic and generate bookings for your hotel, resort, theme park, cruise, city or regional attraction. That’s why competition for a travel editor’s attention is at an all-time high this summer. MORE

Cision’s study, “ Planning Travel: What Drives Travel Decisions ,” took an in-depth look at the factors affecting families’ travel decisions by analyzing social media posts on forums, blogs and social networks. Many consider other travel arrangements such as driving. MORE

Estimates for summer air travel by the industry group Airlines for America predict that a record 222 million travelers are expected to fly between June 1 and August 31–that’s an average of 2.4 million people traveling daily. Travel Fee Fatigue. MORE

Ready to make some magic by walking the content road less traveled? Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Walking the Content Road Less Traveled. Content Marketing Personal content strategy creativity in content road less traveledHey, Content Strategist! MORE

The travel industry – seldom known for its goofy hilarity – has been embracing public relations, advertising and video marketing campaigns that feature comedic (as well as not-quite-as-funny-as-they-hoped-to-be) TV spots and in-flight videos. MORE

All those travelers you see glued to their smartphones at airports may be doing more than checking their email or updating Facebook. Many are using digital travel technology, a trend that is changing the way consumers interact with airlines, hotel chains and other companies. MORE

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I thought the newspaper was asking me questions about my favorite travel destination. It turned out that the newspaper assumed San Francisco was my favorite travel destination — hey, why else would I live 53 miles south of San Francisco? — The post PR Guy Morphs into Travel Writer appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications. The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. MORE

Accreditation in Public Relations APR knowledge public relations Skill test travelAfter having worked for about 15 years in public relations in Brussels, I moved with my family to the Austin area in the summer of 2015. MORE

Travel + Leisure just named Indianapolis to their “America’s Favorite Cities” list. Condé Nast Traveler named Indy to its “Best Places to Visit This Summer” list alongside international bucket list destinations, claiming it “the most underrated food city in the U.S.” MORE

Travel journalism continues to boom as international tourism receipts top $1 billion annually, according to World Tourism Organization figures. So, how do you successfully pitch your travel destination or tourism-related product or service into this exceedingly lucrative news hole? MORE

Planning decision drivers vary widely depending on the purpose of travel and the age/life stage of the traveler. To gain insight into travel planning needs, Cision Global Insights aggregated, segmented and analyzed 1.7 Featured Trends global insights Travel travel planning MORE

Travel Bloggers on Twitter, ranked by number of mentions of “Travel” as a keyword. How to Save Money in Chicago with a Go City Card [link] @GoCityCard #familyholiday #Chicago #Travel pic.twitter.com/e0ORp7DpBA. Beaches Turkes and Caicos Key West Village Photo Tour [link] #travel. MORE

Travel enriches one personally, of course, but how does it help you professionally? Once the jet lag wore off—and the food poisoning had subsided—I realized that traveling alone was the greatest thing I could have done for my career. MORE

June’s monthly Influencer Spotlight shines the light on travel influencers. These travel influencers range from teen to family to solo travelers with the best tips and advice to get the most out of your vacations for every budget. MORE

Consumers interact much differently with travel and hospitality providers now than in years past, and those providers are beginning to notice the increasing dependency on mobile devices to quickly get information. Want more data and insights about travelers and technology? MORE

Travel blogs and mainstream media sites drive millions of travelers to the destinations, products or services they cover. Here are three tips to help your travel pitches take off—and land more top-tier coverage: 1. to learn how to reach millions of travelers. MORE

One of the perks of traveling to conventions is the opportunity to venture out into a new city and sample the best that the local culinary scene has to offer. Condé Nast Traveler just claimed Indy “the most underrated food city in the U.S.,” MORE

The new Traveler’s Sweet Spot survey, which was announced via this press release, offers interesting insights into the travel habits of one of today’s most influential consumer segments — Millennials. MORE

For many of us in the PR agency business, travel can come in waves and totally upend your routine. I also mastered some helpful packing and travel tactics. Keep a business travel bag. Travel light and, when possible, hands free. MORE

So heavy of heart, frantic of furrowed brow, and voluminously vexed, I made my way to the hotel shuttle that was waiting to cart me to a Hilton-full of traveling Orgonians (that’s not a typo, that’s how they pronounce “Oregonians,&# ask Mo Sherifdeen ). MORE

Speaking and Travel Fun Last week, while I was in L.A. MORE

Small hotels may take advantage of opportunities to list travel-related sites to share their unique and special traits such as extreme customer service or maybe a breakfast buffet for all guests that features fresh blueberry items if the hotel is in blueberry country. MORE

Maine travel I confess: I was born into a moderately obsessive family. Some people would say I am driven. I have a hard time truly relaxing and shutting down my mind. As I write today, I am looking out my window at a beautiful mountain range, and there’s a cool breeze blowing. I know I have work […]. MORE

I’ve yet to meet a person that doesn’t want to travel for pleasure. Unfortunately, as an entrepreneur, resources can often be stretched and a “business travel budget” can seem more like a luxury than a necessity. is returned for every dollar spent on business travel! MORE

we’re approaching the height of summer vacations and travel. These “things” are what I’ve found to be travel essentials for the PR pro on the go, and I figured the info might be useful to you. Travel Essentials for PR Pros, Or: What’s In Your Wallet? MORE

Category: Flack Me Summary: I don’t use the term “unmitigated gall” very often, but that phrase sprang to mind upon reading that the Transportation Security Administration was trying to shift the blame for lengthy screening delays—at least in part—to its “customers,” the traveling public. MORE

Melissa's Speaking and TravelAs you know, I speak to audiences around the globe on crisis management and creating a crisis-ready culture. Well, I have exciting news! I have recently brought Michelle Joyce on my team as my Director of Events! MORE

FIFA—which is no stranger to scandal itself—said that the travel ban will hurt the U.S.’s In the world there are many countries who have bans, travel bans, visa requirements and so on and so forth. President Trump’s often divisive policies are causing ripple effects in the sports world. MORE

For retirees, the biggest travel planning factor is the most obvious one. With 52 free weeks a year, retirees are free to roam when the mood strikes — and take advantage of last-minute budget travel deals, too. This is the time to try new things, travel and explore.”. MORE

Spring is here, which means travel season is upon us! For those of you in the travel communications business there are countless of opportunities to tell yours story to travel journalists, bloggers, influencers – and consumers. Not All Travel Pitches are Created Equal. MORE