Award-winning coverage on Travel Channel and in Selling Long Haul plus Sunday Times Travel Magazine, BBC Fast:track, More4, InStyle, Stylist, Evening Standard, Financial TImes, The Sunday Times and The Independent

Rob Bates Travel PR

I’m a senior level PR professional, adept at devising and implementing integrated campaigns that deliver maximum return on investment for travel and tourism brands, whatever the budget.

I am independent but also work alongside the experienced teams at White Tiger PR , Eyes2market UK Limited , WeAreSocial, Unity and ATP Heathcote & Associates

Current clients include Grenada Board of Tourism; Castello del Nero in Tuscany; Andara in Phuket;  Hotel ICON in Hong Kong; and One Eleven in Bali. See Grenada showcased on More4 Spice Trip (opens 4oD).

Over the past 13 years I’ve worked with leading travel brands including airlines, visitor attractions, hotels, ferry companies, online tour operators and destinations from Air New Zealand to VisitBritain.

Quoted by Daily Mail on hotels’ approach to TripAdvisor and interviewed about social media use in the travel industry on PR Week website; in very good company as a contributor to MSN Travel‘s ultimate travel bucket list.

Check out my case studies or give me a call to discuss your travel PR needs.

What others say about Rob

“Rob is always very friendly and professional and would be an asset to any company”Will Hide, travel writer
“Simply the best travel PR there is.”Stephen Brown, former General Manager, Icelandair
“Highly informed with an incisive eye for a sellable story.”Ian Belcher, travel writer and editor
“Rob caters for the individual needs of each journalist.”Debbi Marco, freelance writer and editor:
“Gets the right story, in the right paper, with the right journalist, and always manages the balance between honouring client messaging with the needs of the industry partners.

Smooth and measurable encapsulate his way of working.”Karen Tippett, former Head of PR & Promotions, Virgin Holidays
“Rob’s a never-ending stream of story ideas. He’s enthusiastic, professional, efficient and, most importantly, makes the job fun.”Laura Lironi, freelance writer
“I’ve always been impressed with Rob's professionalism, helpfulness and attention to detail. He works tirelessly for his clients.”Katie Reich-Storer, Senior Editor, Absolute Publishing - titles include ABTA Magazine, Spa Secrets:
“A gem amongst PRs. Basically, he gets it because he’s aware of the specific needs of screen vs print vs web.”Pearse Lehane, director, producer and writer
“Rob's savvy and tenure in this business was vital to the successful branding of Monterey in the U.K. market.”Koleen C. Hamblin, Principal, KOLI Communications, Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau