Hotel stays flat and short-term rentals up 41% YOY finds Phocuswright who published its latest consumer analysis Spain Consumer Travel Report 2024. According to the report, for Spanish travellers, hotels remain the overall lodging of choice, with short-term rentals (STR) a distant second despite STR usage increasing considerably over the prior year, closing the gap […]
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To support the launch of a new bi-weekly flight between Nice and Alicante operated by easyJet, Pangaea Network member in France Travel-Insight organised a B2B workshop event in Nice. The objective was to reach local travel agencies and media, promote the beauty, diversity and vibrancy of Alicante and highlight the city’s hotel partners. Travel-Insight secured […]
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Pangaea Network member for Spain, The Blueroom Project, continues to collaborate with Pangaea’s partner in China to strengthen the position of the stunning city of Valencia in Spain, on social networks in China In a market as complex and demanding as China, this successful international collaboration has enabled Valencia to be featured on the most […]
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Over the last three decades Arabian Travel Market has become a leading global event enabling growth for the travel and tourism industry. In a world where travel transcends boundaries and business opportunities await, there is a place where global travel and tourism visionaries unite. A platform where leisure blends seamlessly with business, MICE & luxury […]
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New reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlights the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping the future of Travel & Tourism. The final two reports of a series on Artificial Intelligence from WTTC entitled “Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI): Overview of AI Risks, Safety & Governance” […]
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Pangaea Network member for Germany noble kommunikation, has been chosen by Theiner’s Garten one of the first certified climate hotels in Italy, to lead their PR activity in the German market. The hotel in the South Tyrolean Etsch Valley opened in 2009 and is celebrating it’s 15th anniversary this year. Built according to sustainable construction […]
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Savoy Signature the hotel collection from the island of Madeira, has consolidated its presence in Spain through the the appointment of Pangaea Network member in Madrid, The Blueroom Project as its communications agency. Savoy Signature offers a growing portfolio of unique hotels and resorts, each with its own distinctive value propositions, concepts and audiences. With […]
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UN Tourism has released its latest Tourism Visa Openness report on global visa policies, revealing continuous shifts in international travel regulations. The report sheds light on the evolving landscape of travel facilitation. It includes the Tourism Visa Openness Index that measures the degree to which destinations facilitate tourism and how open a country is in […]
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The world’s biggest travel event ITB will take place in Berlin 5th-9th March and Pangaea Network will be attending. As the world’s biggest travel event where the future of travel is shaped we will be connecting with industry professionals to exchange ideas and formulate strategic communication plans. We are the Original Independent Tourism Agency Network […]
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Martinengo Communication Pangaea’s member in Italy organised a fam trip for agents and tour operators to Saudi Arabia’s exclusive cycling hub AlUla. A trip dedicated to biking was the perfect way to experience the destination and five luxury agencies and tour operators specialising in bike tours were invited to enjoy a range of bike tours […]
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Pangaea Network member for the Nordics, United Spirit Nordic is delighted to represent Cashel Travel, a family-owned powerhouse offering dream vacations across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. United Spirit’s dedicated team is fluent in the nuances of the Nordic market and their partnership with Cashel Travel will unlock a world of seamless travel experiences, crafted […]
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Le Forum des Pionniers is a unique annual business event offering participants the chance to deepen their knowledge of a destination, foster opportunities and stay informed about current and future industry trends. Following on from the success of the 2023 forum, Pangaea member in the French market Travel-Insight will once again be co-organising 2024’s forum […]
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In September, the adventurer and television presenter Jesús Calleja travelled to Madeira to promote the beautiful Atlantic island through the thrilling sport of Enduro biking where riders descend rough, challenging trails at great speeds. Pangaea Network member The Blueroom Project in Madrid, Madeira Tourism’s communications agency in Spain, organised the trip to make it known […]
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The Original Independent Tourism Agency Network celebrates 17 years delivering boutique services, successful results and efficient management to the travel industry worldwide. Since 2007 Pangaea has evolved into a strong, dynamic global network of experienced, dedicated members and partners adapting to the challenges of the tourism industry. Together, our agencies provide global reach with local […]
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International travel is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an estimated 975 million tourists travelled internationally between January and September 2023, an increase of 38% on the same months of 2022. The newest UNWTO Barometer also […]
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RESTART-MED! a project dedicated to the REvitalization of Sustainable Tourism Across Regions in The MEDiterranean is working with Pangaea member Martinengo Communication in Milan to promote and improve sustainability in the tourism sector in the post-COVID era. Martinengo Communication was selected to assist RESTART-MED! and using their experience and innovation have successfully conducted research across […]
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American Airlines and Martinengo Communication celebrated the 10th anniversary since the beginning of their collaboration. In the second half of 2013, American Airlines – one of the most important US airlines – chose the integrated marketing and communication agency Martinengo Communication as its reference for Public Relations and Press Office in Italy. The collaboration began […]
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Pangaea member Martinengo Communication in Italy organised the participation of AlUla in the “Saudi Village” at Casina Valadier, in Villa Borghese Park, Rome from 25th – 29th September, in cooperation with The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. The event celebrated 90 years of Saudi-Italian diplomatic relations. AlUla’s participation included three main activities to highlight the […]
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Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 25 September 2023 – The stage is set for World Tourism Day 2023, with the global sector to come together around the theme of Tourism and Green Investments. In what is set to be the biggest celebration to date, the official celebrations will be held on 27 September in Riyadh, […]
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Pangaea member Travel Insight in Paris, will organise the Influencer Village at IFTM Top Résa, the largest French tourism fair. During the 3 day event a total of 30 influencers will be brought together consisting of 10 new influencers each day from the categories: Lifestyle, Travel, Family, Business, Adventure, Sport, History and Culture. Influencers from […]
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The second edition of the ‘Consumer Travel Spend Priorities’ research, by Outpayce, a wholly owned Amadeus company, reveals in the coming 12 months, consumers will spend 28 percent more on travel than had been expected a year ago. Outpayce’s travel data analysis also noted that international travel and holidays take the highest priority among consumers. […]
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Pangaea Network member for the Nordic markets, United Spirit Nordic organised a high-end event in Copenhagen at short notice for client South African Tourism. The event was designed to raise awareness amongst Danish trade and media on the new “Live Again” campaign. United Spirit Nordic selected elegant venue Hotel D’Angleterre and liaised with South African […]
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The “Amazing Thailand Fest 2023”, organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), attracted more than 3,500 people over a July weekend in Barcelona. The event showcased Thai culture with folk dancing, craft workshops, Muay Thai shows and a selection of international films and television series filmed in Thailand. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is […]
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United Spirit Nordic organised a famil to Saint Martin earlier this month for agents from leading tour operators in the Nordics. Agents from Ticket, Nordmannreiser/USAspecialisten, Berg Hansen, Caribia, Sunway group / Sea travel and Air France-KLM enjoyed a 5 day itinerary around “the friendly island” accompanied by Head of Trade at United Spirit Nordic, Paul […]
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On Sunday May 28th, in the elegant setting of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Rome, Martinengo & Partners Communication organised the first event to unveil AlUla as a new premium cycling destination in Arabia. The event transported guests to the beauty of Saudi and presented AlUla as a wonderful destination for different biking experiences; […]
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(May 12th) At the recent XXV Edition of the Golden Egg Awards 2023 held in Talinn, Estonia the project “Estonia by Duyos” presented by Visit Estonia and created and executed by The Blueroom Project in Spain won second place to rceive the Silver Egg in the influencer marketing category. The awards are considered the largest […]
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GDP contribution 5% off 2019 peak by the end of 2023 – Almost 22 million more Travel & Tourism jobs last year – International visitor spend up more than 80% New York, U.S.: The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today shows the Travel & Tourism sector is closing in […]
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Pangaea Network celebrates 16 years as the original international network of representation, communication and tourism marketing. Boutique and independent, the network is a pioneer in Europe, with a presence in more than 30 international markets. The non-profit company, founded in 2007 and registered in England and Wales, launches a new website to coincide with the […]
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Leading Spanish agency and Pangaea Network member The Blueroom Project, as the official representative of Visit Estonia in Spain, has formalised strategic alliances with leading partners in the tourism sector this spring/summer 2023. Prominent tourism organisations including Viajes Nautalia, Catai and Viajes EV (Eurovacances), among others, will be launching new itineraries and diverse programmes aimed […]
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In the prestigious Rosewood Villamagna hotel in Madrid, Essential Costa Rica presented it’s tourism offering of “Well-being, Sport and Adventure in the Heart of Nature” to the Spanish press. Organised by Pangaea Network member The Blueroom Project based in Madrid and in associated with The Sportsman’s Club, the event was hosted by Essential Costa Rica […]
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The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has opened a commerical office in Denmark with the support of Pangaea Network member United Spirit Nordic. This office will serve the Nordic region as part of STA’s strategy to engage the tourism trade in key source markets and raise awareness of Saudi, the authentic home of Arabia as travelers […]
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Spanish agency The Blueroom Project, has been selected as the preferred partner by Madeira Tourism in the Spanish market. This unique Atlantic destination is keen to attract Spanish visitors and The Blueroom Project will be instrumental in implementing marketing activities with the travel trade. The charms of Madeira will be easily accessible this summer from Spain, with […]
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Adaaran Resorts in the Maldives, part of the Aitken Spence conglomerate, turns attention to the Nordics by appointing United Spirit Nordic (USN) as its sales, marketing and PR agency in the Nordic region. USN have worked with many luxury resort clients over the years and they bring their creativity, professionalism and expertise to Adaaran Resorts […]
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Hilton Tangier Al Houara Resort & Spa has selected The Blueroom Project as their communication and public relations agency in Spain. The hotel, which has just opened its doors in Tangier, is the third Hilton hotel in Morocco. The new complex, located in a protected national park with direct access to a white sandy beach […]
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Pangaea are pleased to announce the addition of Martinengo & Partners Communications, to the network. Based in Milan, Martinengo is an integrated marketing communication agency offering public relations, event organisation, social media and digital PR, representation, marketing, sales promotion, advertising and crisis communication. With many years experience and a proven track record of working with […]
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USN are proud to announce 2 new accounts in the Maldives and Italy. They will be working with the luxurious one-island, one-resort Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, on their sales and marketing strategy in Nordic markets, and will also undertake ad-hoc PR activity for this breathtaking destination. In addition, Tuscany Again have chosen USN for PR […]
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Pangaea Network is delighted to present the findings of its’ survey on Luxury Travel and International Trends, now in its fifth edition. Last October, we interviewed 636 tourism professionals in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Spain, the UK and the USA to obtain their vision of luxury travel, look at current and future […]
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A recent white paper by Hotels and Resorts Middle East, on The Future of Hotel Design in the Middle East, found that with over 154,000 hotel rooms under construction, the Middle East is currently one of the most dynamic and innovative regions in the world in terms of shaping the future of hotel design. Led […]
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In the last six months, The Blueroom Project (TBP) has won four important accounts to consolidate their position as the leading boutique consultancy in Spain, specialising in communication and marketing for the tourism and lifestyle sector. Early in the year TBP was selected to manage communications and PR for Qatar Airways in Spain and Portugal. […]
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A recent white paper by Trendwatching examined how precious a customer’s time is, and how best a brand can seize or save it. Despite a world of digital empowerment many feel time-starved. Customers value their time and attention, if it has been wasted you won’t be forgiven. Saving attention during the customer journey is often […]
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United Spirit Nordic as Visit Jordan’s representative, was given the challenge to increase and retain visitor numbers from Scandinavia to Aqaba in Jordan, a popular holiday area with Scandinavian tourists. Jordan Tourism Board, with Royal Wings, decided to add three direct flights to Aqaba, from Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen. United Spirit Nordic managed to allocate […]
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According to Euromonitor International, Authenticity is one of the latest Top 10 Consumer Trends. Authencity has been identified as the key word helping sell items on eBay in 2016, by researchers Andrew Kehoe and Matt Gee from Birmingham City University’s School of English, when looking at the most lucrative words used by sellers. Company efforts […]
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The international scene of high-end travel is undergoing a radical transformation: digital and hyper-connectivity are permanently changing the market and at the same time consumers and their values have evolved which has changed the traditional meaning of “luxury”. We can talk about the new direction of luxury travel and the new travel experience associated with […]
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The medical tourism industry is valued at $439 billion in a new report by VISA and Oxford Economics, which also found that 11 million individuals travel abroad each year in search of medical services. It is expected that medical tourism will grow by 25% annually over the next 10 years as an estimated 3% – […]
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Asia drives global outbound growth while Spain takes the lead for inbound tourism Asia remains the number one source market region for growth in international travel with an overall increase of 9 per cent compared to the previous year, followed by South America with 5 percent. Outbound trips from North America and Europe both grew […]
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Pangaea Network is pleased to share the findings of our latest research dedicated to Travel Distribution.
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