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REPS & PR A selection of the UK’s leading travel PR and representation companies
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HERE are few markets in the UK that are as fiercely competitive as travel, with destinations, operators, attractions and
accommodation providers all clamouring to win their share of consumer spending. So if you're seeking a partner that can grow sales of your product, raise awareness of your destination or simply assist with taking your first steps in the UK market, you’re in the right place to start your search. From press office services, marketing plans and social media campaigns, to agent fam trips, training collateral and promotional roadshows, the companies featured within these pages offer a wide range of services and are true specialists in their respective fields. Whether you’re a global brand, a fledgling UK company or a far-flung destination, the work of a good representation or PR company is priceless.
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Address: Suite 200 Parkway House, Sheen Lane, London SW14 8LS | amgrepresentation.com info@amgltd.biz | +44 (0)20 8487 9881 | Key Personnel: Nadine Rankin & Darren Pearson, Joint CEOs; Sangita Makwana & Robert Atkins, Marketing & Commercial Directors
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MG (Advantage Management Group Ltd) is one of the UK’s leading
sales representation, tourism marketing and PR agencies. Our unique blend of in-house skills, expertise, products and services provides our clients with an array of ideas and opportunities not offered by our competitors, from commercially driven contract negotiation and dynamic social media campaigns, to innovative use of tools such as video and online
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distribution technologies. We pride ourselves in being early adopters of new ideas and placing our clients’ brands in market-leading positions in the travel trade and consumer market.
Sers AMG offers its clients the full range of sales, marketing, representation and PR services, all tailor-made for each client to meet its individual targets and requirements.
For v an All of AMG’s clients are UK travel trade-facing, therefore the agency
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has very strong relationships with travel agents. Since no two destinations or products are the same, neither are the solutions. AMG has recently redesigned and fully updated its dedicated travel agent page on its website in order to provide all the latest factsheets, travel guides and details of agent training events and incentives across its clientbase.
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Address: Lakeside House, Lakeside Court, Llantarnam Park, Cwmbran NP44 3GA gregevansconsultancy.com | +44 (0)1633 481710 info@gregevansconsultancy.com | Key Personnel: Greg Evans & Julie Greenhill, Directors
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EC TR was formed in 2011 by Greg Evans, an industry veteran
with over 40 years' tourism experience in airlines, tour operating and representation with specialist knowledge of the UK and Irish market. We pride ourselves on
offering a flexible approach to all our partners’ needs, this coupled with our deep-rooted relationships across the tour operating, airline and retail travel industries allows us to
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adapt to fit with each of our client’s individual requirements.
Sers GEC TR offers a range of services working with the tour operator, retail, consumer, wholesale, business travel, conference and incentive markets. In addition to marketing and public representation, our services within the tourism arena encompass public relations, strategic planning, public/private sector co-ordination, sales, social media, digital marketing, product placement, fulfillment, project management and consultancy.
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For v an GEC can provide point-of-sale training, fam trips, product and destination development and marketing support. GEC also support seminars, workshops and in-house training and roadshows, with co-op marketing programmes, joint promotions, competitions, event co-ordination and trade PR.
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Global Travel Marketing
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Address: Global Travel Marketing Limited. Link House, 140 The Broadway, Tolworth, Surrey. KT6 7JE globaltravelmarketing.org | +44 (0)20 8339 6121 | Key Personnel: Venessa Alexander, Owner and Founder; Andy Facer, Business Development Director
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LOBAL Travel Marketing has been providing a professional and
bespoke service to its many clients since 1999. We take great pride in
representing our clients’ products, brands and values. This has earned us a reputation as a well-respected and market leading travel trade sales and marketing agency. In an ever-evolving world we are constantly looking for innovative ways to tell our
Providing bespoke serv ices in travel and tourism sinc e 1999
clients’ stories and our specialisms now include large multimedia national consumer advertising campaigns, highly engaging and interactive PR promotions and the creation and implementation of consumer activations, sponsorships, events and roadshows.
Sers Global Travel Marketing offers a one-stop-shop for all of your representation needs. Our services include but aren’t limited to: innovative marketing campaigns, proactive product development and conversion of business though travel
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trade sales calls and training, consumer advertising and media buying, PR & media relations, market research and brand affinity campaigns.
For v an We offer a full range of travel agent services, from the organisation of fam trips and in-store promotions, to bespoke training sessions, provision of information and selling tools.
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Gosh PR
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Address: Gosh PR, Europoint Centre, 5-11 Lavington Street, London, SE1 0NZ | goshpr.co.uk info@goshpr.co.uk | +44 (0)207 871 2915 | Key Personnel: Samantha Tillotson, Senior Account Director; Stephen Brown, Director UK & Europe
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OSH PR is a representation and PR agency specialising in travel and tourism.
We’ve been creating effective
campaigns for more than 13 years, helping destinations, hotels and commercial travel brands to successfully reach trade partners, media and customers through both traditional and innovative initiatives. Our highly experienced team offers a fresh and tailored approach to deliver what our clients need. Creativity and a
The Gosh PR team has
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go-getting attitude are at the heart of everything we do and, combined with our extensive network of contacts, we deliver standout campaigns across multiple channels that engage and inspire target audiences, and maximise ROI.
Sers We take an integrated approach to representation, public relations, social media management, marcomms and event management. Our services incorporate product development, trade and consumer
For 13 ye Gs ha ntel dere r id ha r wi r if but” KELLY DEFEBO, DIRECTOR OF SALES, VISIT SARASOTA
social media strategy and engagement, trade and consumer activations and brand affinity promotions.
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For v an We devise and implement training programmes for travel agents and we operate sales incentives, promotions, roadshows, webinars, e-learning tools, marketing campaigns and fam trips, among other services.
campaigns, media and influencer relations, press office and crisis management, content creation,
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Hume Whitehead
PR
Address: 45-41 Whitfield Street, London W1T 4HD | humewhitehead.co.uk info@humewhitehead.co.uk | +44 (0)20 3375 4050 Key Personnel: Richard Hume, Director; Sue Whitehead, Director
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UME Whitehead is one of the UK’s leading marketing, PR and
representation companies, supporting some of the bestknown travel and leisure industry clients around the world. Our unique approach is founded on decades of client-side and agency experience, commitment, determination and passion. Our contacts are second to none and our understanding of the tourism sector enables us to
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find the different angle and deliver campaigns that work. With our highly strategic approach, we deliver comprehensive tailormade and integrated solutions... and our clients say we're proactive, attentive and enthusiastic too!
Sers Our services include strategy and planning, public relations, sales and distribution, tradeshows and events, training and familiarisation, launches, marketing campaigns and promotions, digital marketing and social media, crisis management, co-op and affinity marketing, project management and consultancy.
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Rele, effic an n or wi, te posol an so f tal ur ge h os ren m o intt” NAOHIRO FUKAWA, DIRECTOR, TOURISM SHIZUOKA JAPAN
For v an At Hume Whitehead we have exceptionally strong relationships with the travel trade. We provide training and operate fam trips; we run events, workshops and trade shows; we stage promotions and competitions; and we also provide trade sales collateral and point-ofsale materials.
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Kamageo
PR
Address: Manor Farm, Nether Broughton, Leicestershire, LE14 3HB | kamageo.com tim@kamageo.com | +44 (0)1664 823750 | Key Personnel: Tim Henshall, Chief Executive; Kelly White, Tourism Director
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T KAMAGEO, we're passionate about Africa. We’ve a successful track
record for increasing trade support, delivering high levels of media coverage and inspiring UK travellers to choose the destinations we represent. We promote African countries regardless of the size of their budget and whether or not it’s already a famous, much-visited destination or a country that's entirely new to tourism. In the UK, we represent
Kamageo – the Africa
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Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Sierra Leone and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland). In addition, we’ve worked on individual tourism businesses in Madagascar, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya, Republic of Congo, CAR, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa and Mozambique. We also publish the quarterly Safari Magazine and run the Safari Roadshow, Safari Media Show and Africa Tourism Workshop.
Sers With a combined 100+ years of marketing experience, there are few areas where we don’t excel. We’ve
We pte Afin denis reds o te z o h but weh no it’s ad el por o tey ne tum” TIM HENSHALL, KAMAGEO’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE
expertise in all forms of marketing across trade, consumer and media PR. This allows us to tailor-make marketing plans to match your
For v an We’re keen to help agents sell our destinations, so we provide fam trips, online training, on-site training and resources websites.
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destination’s needs.
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KBC
PR
Address: Suite 3 Falmer Court, London Road, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1HN | kbc-pr.com +44 (0)1825 763636 | Key Personnel: Lisa Cooper, Director of Representation & Sales; David Ezra, Director of PR; Chris Woodbridge-Cox, Managing Director
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E'RE KBC, an awardwinning public relations and marketing agency
specialising in the travel, tourism and leisure sectors. We have a team of 16 people and over 20 years' experience working with some of the best clients in the world, from international vacation destinations to commercial clients in the leisure and tourism industry. We take brands, companies and destinations and get people talking about them. Every client brief includes one of
The team are true exp erts in the travel and tourism industry
five challenges: to increase profile, position the brand, influence opinion, educate audiences or increase revenue. We deliver it all through both representation and public relations and in a way that clients tell us they really like. Maybe it's our client buddy system which ensures there's always someone to help, or maybe it's how we combine experience and common sense with youthful vigour and up-to-the-minute knowledge. With comprehensive contacts across the travel and tourism industry, we're masters at creating and developing relationships between clients, contacts and colleagues. And it shows – just ask our clients.
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K ha d a ty gi diffce u pen i t UK. The l te a r pere wo w” STEPHANIE FIELDEN, DESTINATION BC
Sers We offer all the services you would expect from a specialist in travel representation and PR – and probably a few others that might surprise you! It all starts, however, with really listening to what our clients need and then developing plans that make a real difference to them.
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KBC is an award-winning marketing, sales representation and PR agency specialising in the travel, tourism and leisure sectors. We take brands, destinations and companies, and get people talking about them. In a good way!
Integrity + Passion + Creativity + Teamwork If you’d like to tap into our 20 years of experience and team of 16 experts, please get in touch with our new Managing Director, Chris Woodbridge-Cox. chris.woodbridgecox@kbc-pr.com
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Moulden Marketing
PR
Address: Moulden Marketing Ltd. James House, Mere Park, Dedmere Road, Marlow, SL7 1FJ mouldenmarketing@moulden-marketing.co.uk | www.moulden-marketing.co.uk +44 (0)1628 532020 | Key Personnel: Gillian Moulden, Managing Director; James Moulden, Sales & Marketing Director
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STABLISHED in 1996 as a specialist representation, sales and marketing
agency, Moulden Marketing has a unique focus on the travel, tourism, hospitality and business events markets. We have a reputation for delivering successful outcomes and offering a highly professional representation service. Our clients include boutique hotels, independent chains, DMCs, tourist boards and CVBs. Our extensive understanding
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of the market, range of activities and creative solutions deliver integrated campaigns, through to tactical actions, tailored to meet your objectives. With a dedicated and experienced team of travel, marketing and event professionals, our relationships with the media and the industry ensure that we can approach each client’s requirements in a consultative manner to obtain excellent results every time.
Sers Business development, marketing, PR, research and analysis, strategy, product development, training, sales missions, digital media and more!
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For v an We have many years of developed relationships with upscale and luxury, specialist and MICE agents. These strong relationships enable us to create real face-to-face opportunities, networking events, launches, educationals and workshops, and offer a raft of training and incentive programmes to help sell the destination or property.
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Together with our clients we are experts at pushing boundaries, raising profiles, growing businesses and crafting award winning campaigns. If that sounds like the kind of communications that fits your brand, we would love to talk to you
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A–Z of clients Your guide to travel trade representation and PR company clients in the UK and beyond
Activ'Travel Morocco
Moulden Marketing
+44 (0)1628 532 020
Alabama Bureau of Tourism
Global Travel Marketing
+44 (0)20 8339 6121
Atlantic City
GEC TR
+44 (0)1633 481 710
Berlin Convention Office
Hume Whitehead
+44 (0)20 3375 4050
Bradenton Area CVB
Gosh PR
+44 (0)20 7871 2915
Capital Region USA
KBC
+44 (0)1825 763 636
Coco Collection
GEC TR
+44 (0)1633 481 710
Coconut Court, Barbados
AMG
+44 (0)20 8487 9882
Desert Gate, UAE, Oman
Moulden Marketing
+44 (0)1628 532 020
Destination British Columbia
KBC
+44 (0)1825 763 636
Discover Crystal River
Gosh PR
+44 (0)20 7871 2915
Dubai Parks & Resorts, Dubai
AMG
+44 (0)20 8487 9882
Easia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar
Moulden Marketing
+44 (0)1628 532 020
Eswatini (Swaziland) Tourism (STA)
Kamageo
+44 (0)1664 823 750
EVA Air
Hume Whitehead
+44 (0)20 3375 4050
Explore Georgia
KBC
+44 (0)1825 763 636
Florida Keys & Key West
KBC
+44 (0)1825 763 636
Gastaldi, Italy
Moulden Marketing
+44 (0)1628 532 020
Great American West
KBC
+44 (0)1825 763 636
Hertz
Gosh PR
+44 (0)20 7871 2915
HL Adventure Iceland, Greenland, Antarctica
Moulden Marketing
+44 (0)1628 532 020
Hotel Le Toiny, St Barths
Hume Whitehead
+44 (0)20 3375 4050
Indebo, Indian Sub Continent
Moulden Marketing
+44 (0)1628 532 020
Intours, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro
Moulden Marketing
+44 (0)1628 532 020
Kimpton Hotels
GEC TR
+44 (0)1633 481 710
Leisure Pass Group
KBC
+44 (0)1825 763 636
Loews Hotels
KBC
+44 (0)1825 763 636
Macao Government Tourism Office
Hume Whitehead
+44 (0)20 3375 4050
Malawi Tourism (MTMC)
Kamageo
+44 (0)1664 823 750
Ministry of Tourism for the Republic of Indonesia
Hume Whitehead
+44 (0)20 3375 4050
Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, Bahamas
AMG
+44 (0)20 8487 9882
NH Hotel Group
Hume Whitehead
+44 (0)20 3375 4050
Original Resorts, Mexico
AMG
+44 (0)20 8487 9882
Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism
Hume Whitehead
+44 (0)20 3375 4050
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Panama City Beach CVB
Gosh PR
+44 (0)20 7871 2915
PC Tours, Hong Kong, Macau, Beijing, Shanghai
Moulden Marketing
+44 (0)1628 532 020
Philadelphia CVB
GEC TR
+44 (0)1633 481 710
Playa Resorts, Mexico, Dom Rep, Jamaica
AMG
+44 (0)20 8487 9882
Seaside Hotels
Gosh PR
+44 (0)20 7871 2915
Shizuoka Tourism
Hume Whitehead
+44 (0)20 3375 4050
Starfish Jolly Beach Resort, Antigua
AMG
+44 (0)20 8487 9882
Sunbird Hotels, Malawi
AMG
+44 (0)20 8487 9882
Tanzania Tourism (TANTOO)
Kamageo
+44 (0)1664 823 750
Tenerife Tourism Corporation
Hume Whitehead
+44 (0)20 3375 4050
The Countryside of Philadelphia
GEC TR
+44 (0)1633 481 710
The Reef Resorts, Mexico
AMG
+44 (0)20 8487 9882
The Sarojin Resort
Hume Whitehead
+44 (0)20 3375 4050
Tobago Tourism Agency
AMG
+44 (0)20 8487 9882
Travel Alberta
KBC
+44 (0)1825 763 636
Uganda Tourism (UTB)
Kamageo
+44 (0)1664 823 750
US Travel Association
KBC
+44 (0)1825 763 636
Utah Office of Tourism
KBC
+44 (0)1825 763 636
VISIT FLORIDA
Gosh PR
+44 (0)20 7871 2915
Visit Sarasota County
Gosh PR
+44 (0)20 7871 2915
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Global Travel Marketing
+44 (0)20 8339 6121
Visit Washington, DC
Global Travel Marketing
+44 (0)20 8339 6121
Zambia Tourism (ZMG)
Kamageo
+44 (0)1664 823 750
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