Rooster Clients at World Travel Market 2017

Angles/news:
– New service from the UK launching December 2017 (details on request).
– New aircraft cabins: seat demonstration available on-stand.

Rooster contact:
Stuart Fyfe
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930
E: [email protected]

Angles/news:
– Second daily departure between London Heathrow and Guangzhou.
– New route from London Heathrow to Cairns commencing in December.
– New route to the Malaysian archipelago of Langkawi launched this year.
– Flies to 200+ destinations in 40+ countries and regions across the world.

Rooster contact:
Katie Raby/Rachel Sewell/Stuart Fyfe
T: +44 (0) 20 3440 8930
E: [email protected]

Angles/news:
– 5 new routes to the US (Dallas, Cleveland, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit), commencing April/May 2018.
– New route from London Stansted.
– WOW air CEO Skuli Mogensen will be speaking on Monday 6 Nov, from16:00-16:45 at the WTM Inspire Theatre – EU490. This Q&A is hosted by airline expert John Strickland and will precede British Airway’s CEO Alex Cruz.

Rooster contact:
Stuart Fyfe/Katie Raby/Rachel Sewell/Alex Fenton
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930
E: [email protected]

Angles/news:
– New four-star luxury resort set to open in July 2018: OBLU Select.
– New features at OZEN by Atmosphere (opened July 2016), first ‘luxury all-inclusive property’ in the Maldives. These include underwater restaurant M6m, semi-submersible submarine Subzen and presidential ‘Water Suite’.
– Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives approaching 4-year mark, still best option for entry-level 5-star experience in the Maldives.
– OBLU: Perfect resort for divers and those interested in diving; live reef camera.

Rooster Contact:
Stuart Fyfe/Rachel Sewell/Alex Fenton
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930
E: [email protected]

Angles/news:
– Cyprus is a year-round destination with a good climate: mild winters and a long summer season.
– In August 2017, global tourist arrivals to Cyprus increased 14.2% YOY- UK arrivals showed a 7.9% YOY in August and an 8.6% YOY increase from January to August.

Rooster contact:
Melissa Hobson/Emma Arthurs/James Brooke
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8927
E: [email protected]

Angles/news:
– World-class destination for tourism, meetings and conventions, trade shows, sporting events and related activities.
– Discover Long Island has appointed Rooster PR as its first retained agency in the UK.

Rooster contact:
James Brooke/Melissa Hobson/Natalie Garland
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8924
E: [email protected]

Angles/news:
– St. Kitts will be home to the Caribbean’s first Park Hyatt, which is opening in November 2017.
– In 2018, St. Kitts is celebrating its 35^th anniversary of Independence.

Rooster contact:
James Brooke/Melissa Hobson/Natalie Garland
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8924
E: [email protected]

Angles/news:
– Guinness World Record holder for the longest continual run of sunshine (768 days) with business back to usual post-Irma.
– Partnership with Icelandair & Tampa International Airport began Sept 2017 with non-stop flight from Keflavik International Airport.
– The ‘Gulp Coast’ has expanded to include 33 craft breweries, while a unique beer passport offers prizes along the craft beer trail.
– The Fenway Hotel is due to open in 2018 after an $11m renovation to the 1920s-era, Mediterranean icon.
– The $50m Tom/Mary James collection open March 2018 with 500 premier works.
– Largest collection of Dali artwork outside of Spain at the Dali Museum with the Dali/Schiaparelli collaboration running to Jan 2018.

Rooster contact:
Stuart Fyfe/Katie Raby/Alex Fenton
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930
E: [email protected]

Angles/news:
– Trends in the cruise industry.
– Changing perceptions of cruising and the evolution of cruise offerings.
– The increasing new-to-cruise market and younger people being drawn to cruising.
– Latest news, announcements deals and offers.

Rooster contact:
Natalie Garland/Melissa Hobson
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8924
E: [email protected]

Angles/news:
– During January 2018 Flight Centre will be heavily involved in Australia Day, promoting all things Australia and releasing its annual travel trends report.

Rooster contact:
Melissa Hobson/Natalie Garland
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8927
E: [email protected] 

Angles/news:
– Rickshaw Travel launched trips to Japan at the end of August 2017.
– Promoting ethical & meaningful experiences in Cuba in the wake of Hurricane Irma/Maria.
– Next year Rickshaw is looking to collaborate with more press and bloggers on press trips.

Rooster contact:
Melissa Hobson/Natalie Garland
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8924
E: [email protected]

Angles/news:
– Exciting new travel company on a mission to do things differently and bring spontaneity to the way Brits travel through ‘destination unknown’ City Breaks and Backpacking adventures.
– Launched in the UK this year. Also operates across The Netherlands and Belgium.
– Already sent over 55,000 travellers on trips.

Rooster contact:
Rachel Sewell/Stuart Fyfe/Katie Raby
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930
E: [email protected]

Angles/news:
– Exclusive discounted pricing and terms on flights, hotels and tours.
– Data stories on top traveller destinations and cheapest locations to fly from.

Rooster contact:
Melissa Hobson/Natalie Garland/Emma Arthurs
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930
E: [email protected]

Angles/news:
– International event for women in the travel industry taking place at WTM.
– This year’s event focuses on lessons in start-up funding for travel and tourism entrepreneurs.
– Full list of mentors now announced and mentees can book for one on one sessions. Mentors include:-  Chris Rea – Senior Campaign Associates, Seedrs·   Sarah Towle – Co-Founder & Creative Director, Time Travelers Tours & Tales·   Laura Stembridge – Founder & CEO, Jambo Tribe·   Merilee Karr – Founder of Underthedoormat.

Rooster Contact:
Melissa Hobson/Emma Arthurs
T: +44 (0)20 3440 8924
E: [email protected]