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20/05/2024

Are you looking to spend quality time with your parents or just want to explore some of Melbourne's hidden gems?

We’re so proud to shout out the incredible Amy in our team who has launched a wonderful resource called Seniors in Melbourne – which is already seeing high readership and a loyal following in a short amount of time.🥳🥳🥳

Amy's passion for showcasing the wide variety of senior-friendly experiences in Melbourne and her knowledge of the local tourism industry shines through in every post. Whether you're a retiree yourself or have loved ones in this demographic, this website is a must-read. 🤩

Don’t miss the fun and informative content showcasing midweek Melbourne outing ideas, personal recommendations, free resources for seniors discounts and more at https://seniorsinmelbourne.com.au/!

22/09/2023

It's been two weeks since Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong opened its doors, and the CK PR team has been hard at work spreading the great news about Geelong's first major newbuild hotel for 20 years.

Here's a little behind-the-scenes glimpse when the Geelong Advertiser captured the hotel's first guest, Parker, to mark the occasion.

Thanks to the welcoming Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong team as well as Parker for jumping in front of the camera and showing us your beautiful smiles!

Want to know more? Get in touch with us at [email protected].

16/08/2023

🏨Hotel Opening Alert 🥳

Take a sneak peek at the upcoming , a new property that will open its doors in just a few weeks. 👀

The team at CK PR is excited to be representing this new property located in the heart of Geelong's city centre. As the first new-build hotel in town for 20 years, Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong will offer a modern and refreshing place to meet in one of Victoria's most sought-after visitor destinations.

Do you love the mid-century design vibes as much as we do?! And wait until you hear about the property’s special dining venue, also in the final stages of development… 🍽️

We are bursting with exciting angles and announcements ahead, and we can't wait to share it all with you soon .

In the meantime, drop us a comment if you'd like further details on what's shaping up to be a gamechanger for Australia’s hotel scene!

07/06/2023

Let’s be honest – travel PR can mean loooong hours, but we do it for the love, and what’s not to love about the new Holiday Inn Dandenong, an IHG Hotel?

We’re proud to be working with an IHG Hotels & Resorts property again, in what is an emerging south-east Melbourne urban destination. Holiday Inn Dandenong opened its doors last Wednesday 31 May and CK PR comms worked with local stakeholders and the incredible 9 News Melbourne to let everyone know why the area is booming, and what the hotel means for Greater Dandenong.

Thanks to Lisa Moore of Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Eden Foster of City of Greater Dandenong for fronting the cameras for this story!

Located in the heart of Dandenong’s business and entertainment district, the south-east Melbourne hotel is suitable for corporate and leisure travellers, as well as families. Free Wi-Fi is available, in addition to a 24-hour fitness centre, secure underground parking, 24/7 in-room dining, and event spaces.

Dandelion Lounge + Eatery is an exciting addition to the Dandenong food scene, with wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta and other slices of Mediterranean cuisine all day, seven days a week. We’ve had the pleasure of sampling some dishes and they’re 😋. And for locals, it’s the ideal spot to grab a meal and after-work drinks.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at launch week (which has flown by) and resulting TV news story.

Need help crafting your message to the media or want to feel more confident in front of the camera? Reach out to us via our DMs 📩

18/05/2023

How valuable do you see PR for the tourism industry?

Our MD, Christina, had the pleasure of speaking with a long time industry friend, Amanda Kendle of Not A Ballerina: A Traveller and a Thinker, on her travel podcast recently.

In this episode Amanda talks about her experience at an international networking event in Sydney and takes a deeper look at the roles of travel writers, content creators and podcasters, and their counterparts in the tourism industry.

We were delighted to help out by answering some questions on how public relations works in general within the travel industry, how to understand its value and how to collaborate within the sector to land big results.

Listen to the episode, Behind the Scenes of Travel Media and Public Relations: The Thoughtful Travel Podcast here:

https://www.notaballerina.com/2023/03/behind-scenes-travel-media-public-relations-episode-289-thoughtful-travel-podcast.html?utm_content=sked_6465c3fdc9e7d4177ad9d7d9&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

18/01/2023

World Travel Protection Security and Intelligence Lead, Paul Trotter, recently spoke with Insurance Business Australia to discuss why businesses must start reviewing travel risk assessment plans right down to the basics in 2023.

✈️ “In the post COVID pandemic world we’ve largely forgotten how to travel,” Paul says.

Read more of Paul's insights below.

Post-pandemic travellers are taking too many risks

08/11/2022

Get ready to fall INN LOVE with our new client, Holiday Inn Perth City Centre.

We've begun working on some exciting pitches including a new Kids’ VIK program, value-for-money couples’ escapes, car-free holidaying and more.

Some great coverage has already come about thanks to Escape and The Weekend Australian’s Travel + Luxury magazine.

If you're interested in covering this newly redeveloped hotel in the heart of Perth’s CBD, just give us a holler!

23/10/2022

Thanks to the team at TOT: HOT OR NOT for the recommendation below. They recently stayed at voco Melbourne Central and loved it as much as we do!

27/09/2022

It's World Tourism Day!

With so many stakeholders in the Australian tourism industry we know there are innumerable benefits to collaborating on things such as media opportunities and marketing campaigns.

Tourism Research Australia has revealed the value of tourism exports was $1.7 billion in 2020-21. On World Tourism Day we'd like to celebrate this vibrant industry and its impact on our society.

At CK PR we truly cherish the opportunity to strengthen and build relationships. In May, alongside Tourism Tropical North Queensland TTNQ , we were lucky to host Tourism and Events Queensland (Visit Queensland, Australia for our client Bamaga Enterprises Ltd - BEL, an indigenous not-for-profit organisation at the northern-most Tip of Australia.

It was such a pleasure to share the amazing work our client is doing for their remote community, and the unique tourism product in Cape York Peninsula Lodge providing experiences and sharing knowledge on the traditions and cultures of the Torres and Indigenous people of the area.

Have a look at some of the inspiring content Tourism and Events Queensland produced during their trip.

If this gives you warm fuzzies, check out the Lodge's website and consider booking your next holiday at the Tip of Australia!

https://www.cypl.com.au/

02/08/2022

Have you heard about Melbourne's new "skyscraper hotel"?
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​Celebrating the city's world-famous rooftop culture, voco Melbourne Central offers guests a unique premium hotel experience.
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​A big thank you to Ben Groundwater - Travel Writer for your wonderful words in Traveller over the weekend, and thank you to Visit Melbourne for your ongoing support.
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​Check out the story via the link here...

Melbourne's city centre has a new hotel and it is, fittingly, in a laneway.