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Extraordinary experiences and remarkable sights await at Wilderness’ new Desert Rhino Camp. Located in the Namibia region, a visit to this desert sanctuary affords guests the immersive opportunity to track Rhinos by foot and explore the region’s incredible biodiversity. In celebrating this incredible region, Wilderness donates 11% of the camp's total revenue back to the community to help preserve the landscape these magnificent creatures call home. Uncover the wonders lying ahead and make this once-in-a-lifetime experience a reality. https://bit.ly/3Xr0nHU

We’ve got plenty of updates to share as summer waves goodbye – here’s a sneak peek of what our UK Travel team has been up to ?? Who saw the “Bahamas Bus” spreading tropical vibes through London recently? We teamed up with Visit The Bahamas and Tootbus for a night of Caribbean cocktails, Junkanoo music, and a city tour. Big news for Visit Malta UK, ENIT - Italian National Tourist Board UK & Ireland, Visit Iceland, and Greek National Tourism Organisation —these destinations were featured in Lauren Jarvis’ loveEXPLORING article on Europe’s most beautiful bridges. Check out the stunning picks here ?? https://lnkd.in/e3q_dSvS Our Managing Partner, Amy Skelding, joined forces with O'Dwyer's Public Relations News, D S Simon Media and Intrepid Travel’s VP of Global Communications, Mikey Sadowski, to discuss how to craft and amplify purpose-driven content. They tackled topics like transparency, authenticity, and the power of local voices. Catch the full conversation here ?? https://lnkd.in/e6jBFnrT Our clients— Marriott Bonvoy, Iberostar Group, and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation—just earned spots in The Times’ roundup of the best new hotels in the Caribbean, featured both in Sunday print and online. ?? https://lnkd.in/evyftxbR St Helena Tourism snagged a “Highly Commended” nod in the Destination category at the Marie Claire Sustainability Awards—proof that paradise can be eco-friendly too! Looking for some insightful reading? Check out our eBook, ‘Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Purpose-Driven Landscape 2024’. With insights from 13 global FINN experts, it’s a must-read for anyone passionate about social impact and corporate responsibility. Download it here ?? https://lnkd.in/gGqvpZta That’s a wrap for this week! ?? Follow FINN Partners Global Travel for more UK PR and travel highlights! #FINNPartnersTravel

What a fantastic evening celebrating our incredible team at Anthology FINN Partners! Last week they attended the PRSA Hawaii’s 2024 Koa Anvil Awards at the Prince Waikiki where we celebrated the best of Hawai?i’s public relations programs and practitioners. Koa Anvil Awards highlight outstanding public relations programs and campaigns, while Koa Hammer Awards are for tactics that are part of a communications campaign. Our team crushed it at the Koa Awards, bringing home 4 Koa Anvil Awards and 7 Koa Hammer Awards for our stellar work with Grace Pacific, Honolulu Festival, Nareit, Hawai?i Tourism Authority, and Hawai?i Visitors and Convention Bureau! We’re beyond thrilled to share that Anthology also won the Best of Show Award for HVCB’s Mālama Maui (care for Maui) – Recovery Phase efforts following last year’s devastating Maui wildfires. Couldn't be prouder of our incredible team and the outstanding work they do! ???

If your business prioritizes #Purpose and #SocialImpact, your C-suite executives are on the frontlines. “Dispatches from the Purpose-Driven Landscape: 2024 Edition” includes counsel from communication and policy leaders who are in conversations at the highest levels. Download the 3rd edition eBook here: https://lnkd.in/gGqvpZta #climate #diversity #employeengagement #environment #governance #reputation #sustainability

??Client Spotlight: This Week's Client Success Stories? ? This week, FINN secured an interview for a&o Hostels CEO, Oliver Winter, with Jessica Middleton-Pugh at Green Street News: Europe (formerly React News), to discuss new openings and share insights on their European expansion. ????? ? We proudly represented the St.Kitts Tourism Authority UK at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation Chapter UK & Europe 's "Meet the Influencers" event.? ? Atlantic Canada's charm is making headlines! Following a fantastic press trip in July to Prince Edward Island, the Daily Mirror highlighted the island's breathtaking landscapes and literary legacy of Anne of Green Gables. ???? ? Content Creator DejaShu began her epic journey with Intrepid Travel's latest adventure in Peru. She fuelled up with a delicious breakfast at Plaza Premium Group Lounge Heathrow Terminal 5, before embarking on her exploration of ancient ruins and vibrant cultures. ??????? ? And we’re thrilled to see Visit Jersey featured in this weekend’s The Guardian. Sarah Baxter beautifully captures the Channel Island’s allure as the perfect flight-free summery escape.?? #TravelPR #FINNPartnersTravel #FINNTravelUK #VentureDeeper #LoveCaribbean

This year, Travel Media Awards – in partnership with FINN Partners, APL Media Limited, Intrepid Travel, and TTG Media launched “Step Up”, an internship programme aimed to drive diversity and inclusion in travel media for young people. Today, we are excited to welcome Kira Richards to the FINN team as our intern – Kira will be diving into both our PR and Digital departments, and here’s what she’s looking forward to during her time with us: ? “I’m excited to learn about the digital strategy used to create engaging campaigns and contribute my ideas to upcoming projects. I’m keen to discover how PR’s put together press releases and organise trips for journalists, especially as I’m usually receiving (not sending) these! I’m also excited to see how my skill set can apply to a different, yet as integral, role within travel media.” ? With the US election around the corner, we hosted a trip to Washington DC, showcasing its incredible arts, culture, gastronomy, and museums – a must-visit city! In other news, we celebrated the launch of Royal Caribbean Group’s Utopia of the Seas with Visit Orlando, treating media to an unforgettable stay at Universal Orlando Resort and local explorations. Check out the wonderful coverage in The Sun this weekend! Lastly, Fairmont St Andrews landed fabulous press coverage in The Times: “The new St Andrews golf stay that’s far above par” – it’s a perfect alternative for golf enthusiasts and worth checking out! #FINNPartnersTravel

Our incredible team from Anthology Group Hawai?i recently traveled to New York representing our client the island of Hawai?i for the Travel and Leisure World’s Best Awards Reception, where Hawai?i Island was proudly named T+L’s No. 1 Island in Hawai?i! ????? While in NYC, they also hosted a mini media blitz, connecting with top-tier media outlets like The New York Times, Forbes, USA Today, and more. This was an amazing opportunity to share what's new and noteworthy on the island of Hawai‘i, from unique cultural experiences to the latest in sustainable travel. They also explored story ideas and discussed meaningful ways visitors can connect with the island's rich heritage and natural beauty.

Our client partners call some of the most beautiful parts of the world home. With tourism on the rise, they are committed to creating sustainable change this #PlasticFreeJuly and beyond. From protecting the natural beauty of ocean reefs and creating inland coral farms to shifting to reusable containers and rigorous recycling programs that minimize plastic waste, discover how our clients are reducing waste for a cleaner future in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/4cZVRW0

We’re thrilled to announce that FINN Partners has been shortlisted for the PRWeek UK Awards 2024 in not one, but THREE categories! ??? 1?? Mid Sized Consultancy of the Year 2?? PRWeek’s Young Game Changer of the Year for our amazing Sadhbh O'Donnell and April Cernuschi ?? We are immensely proud of our team’s hard work and dedication. Stay tuned for more updates! #PRWeekUKAwards

Last week, several members of our New York-based travel practice attended Travel + Leisure's first annual #WorldsBestSummit. From compelling panels on the state of social media (spoiler alert: authenticity still matters more than ever to consumers), to an inspirational and informational keynote from renowned makeup artist and recently minted hotelier Bobbi Brown, the team came away inspired and ready to apply the insights we learned to our ever-evolving PR strategies. Looking forward to next year, Jacqueline Gifford!