As one of the top travel companies in the UK, Virgin Holidays strive to deliver
amazing holiday experiences to all of our customers.
Our dedicated PR team
believe in offering the same incredible experiences to press outlets across
the UK. The PR team are here to provide assistance to journalists so take a
look around the site and browse our current and archived news releases, download
our up-to-the-minute newsfeed program, or contact the press office for a chat.
We are very excited about the 2006/2007 travel year as we are celebrating
our 21st Birthday in November and have a number of new holiday programmes to
choose from!
We are here to facilitate media with story ideas, press
visits, information and image requests, fact-checking, editorial content, arranging
interviews, broadcast requests, and much, much more.
Our aim is to help journalists
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The Virgin Holidays PR Team.
Press releases, 27 Sep 2007
For those that have experienced Caribbean cruising, a new Indian Ocean cruise could be just the ticket. Embarking on the 14 night cruise passengers take in Mauritius, the Seychelles, Mombassa, Comoros Islands, Madagascar and Reunion, before returning to Mauritius.
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Press releases, 27 Sep 2007
Ski season has begun! Breckenridge, Colorado has already reported snowfall, signalling the start of a great snow season. Virgin Holidays’ resorts in the USA & Canada are perfect for seasoned winter sports enthusiasts and beginners alike, with powder virtually guaranteed all season.
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Press releases, 27 Sep 2007
The run up to holiday time for most of us involves many people demanding many things in the last few days at the office. Virgin Holidays is delighted to unveil a hidden gem where you’ll have to answer to no-one except the bartender. Les Filaos is a small, authentically Mauritian hotel that gives its guests the chance to see the simplicity of island life.
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Press releases, 27 Sep 2007
Virgin Holidays, always offering customers more with their holiday purchase, has managed to nab a limited supply of red hot tickets to the fight of the year – Hatton Vs Mayweather on December 8th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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Press releases, 3 May 2007
Virgin Holidays are pleased to announce the appointment of Ellis Cain Jones as the new General Manager of Worldwide Product.
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Press releases, 3 May 2007
Virgin Holidays May sale launches the 2nd of May
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Press releases, 26 Apr 2007
The latest instalment of the Virgin Holidays What’s On a helpful summary of our latest holiday news, new brochure launches corporate information and corporate social responsibility updates.
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Press releases, 1 Feb 2007
A report by Virgin Holidays has revealed that people aren’t enjoying holidays as much as they used to be due to the fact that work obsessed Brits are incapable of switching off from their jobs whilst away.
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Press releases, 3 Jan 2007
‘Get more… with Virgin Holidays.’ is the message from the latest brand TV advertising campaign from integrated agency Kitcatt Nohr Alexander Shaw for holiday company,
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Brochure releases, 12 Dec 2006
Virgin Holidays launches dedicated family brochure helping parents to give kids a closer look at the World and announces new child prices up to 16 years of age.
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Press releases, 6 Dec 2006
Dreaming of a winter wonderland? Virgin Holidays’ premier ski destinations in North America including Whistler, Vail, Breckenridge, Stowe, Killington, Mont Tremblant, Banff, and Tahoe are all snowed under with amazing early season conditions.
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Press releases, 6 Dec 2006
After several months of intense work from the E-Business and IT departments, Virgin Holidays are excited to announce the launch of their first on-line press room.
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Press releases, 13 Sep 2006
From now until the end of October, all Virgin Holidays customers will receive a free return Eurostar ticket when they book a holiday for travel between October and May 2007*.
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Press releases, 1 Sep 2006
Virgin Holidays, the UK’s number one tour operator to Florida and Walt Disney World, are excited to announce the details of their fantastic new Disney offer.
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Press releases, 22 Aug 2006
On the 22nd August Emma Knie, an employee of the Virgin Holidays group, organized a charity drive to raise money and further awareness about her charity trip to South Africa this pas May.
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Brochure releases, 10 Aug 2006
Virgin Holidays, the UK’s leading scheduled tour operator to the USA is launching its 2007 USA & Canada brochure, with 14 new destinations, amazing early booking offers and prices from just £459 for 3 nights in Boston.
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Brochure releases, 10 Aug 2006
Virgin Holidays, the UK’s leading scheduled tour operator to the USA is launching its 2007 USA & Canada brochure, with 14 new destinations, amazing early booking offers and prices from just £459 for 3 nights in Boston.
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Press releases, 14 Jul 2006
Virgin Holidays the UK’s largest scheduled tour operator to the Caribbean, is delighted to welcome the first recipient of its Tourism Management degree to the UK’s headquarters this summer.
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Brochure releases, 13 Jul 2006
Virgin Holidays, the UK’s largest scheduled tour operator to the Caribbean has once more joined forces with Sandals and Beaches to produce a dedicated brochure for their hotels in the region. With every featured property being ultra all-inclusive it takes the worry out of all those holiday extras.
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Brochure releases, 13 Jul 2006
Virgin Holidays, the UK’s largest scheduled tour operator to the Caribbean has once more joined forces with world famous Sandals and Beaches to produce a dedicated brochure for their properties in the region. With superiority and exclusivity being the key words, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
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Brochure releases, 6 Jul 2006
With the average wedding in the UK costing as much as £17,000, getting married abroad is a much more viable option. With Virgin Holidays’ range of destinations in its stunning new Weddings and Special Occasions brochure 2007 couples can add that ‘wow’ factor to the big day without it costing the earth.
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Brochure releases, 6 Jul 2006
Virgin Holidays has launched its Weddings and Special Occasions brochure 2007 offering exotic new destinations and unique wedding venues.
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Press releases, 3 Jul 2006
Virgin Holidays, the UK’s largest scheduled tour operator to the Caribbean takes its first customers direct to Jamaica’s Montego Bay today.
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Press releases, 2 Jul 2006
So now what’s left to look forward to? If you’re feeling as sick as a parrot now England’s been knocked out of the World Cup then why not cheer yourself up with a holiday.
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Press releases, 30 Jun 2006
Ask any lady how old she is and you’re bound to hear the quip, “21 years young”, well so is Virgin Holidays, the UK’s largest scheduled tour operator to Florida and the Caribbean.
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Press releases, 29 Jun 2006
Ask any lady how old she is and you’re bound to hear the quip, “21 years young”, well so is Virgin Holidays, the UK’s largest scheduled tour operator to Florida and the Caribbean.
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Press releases, 22 Jun 2006
It’s that time of year again when the words ‘love,’ ‘ace’ and ‘doubles’ are used in everyday vocabulary and Brits are found devouring endless supplies of strawberries and cream. No it’s not a romantic getaway it’s the crown jewel of tennis; the 2006 Wimbledon Championships.
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Brochure releases, 15 Jun 2006
Looking to book a summer holiday? Then search no further! The latest edition of Virgin Holidays’ Megadeals brochure has a fantastic choice of destinations all at unbelievable value.
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Press releases, 5 Jun 2006
Russel Knight and Rachel Ayers from Virgin Holidays, with David Heys and Amanda Scott both from Travelcare riding The Big Shot at the Stratosphere Hotel, Las Vegas, travelling at 65 miles per hour 110 stories high. (Named left to right).
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Press releases, 1 Jun 2006
Introducing Emma Knie...
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Press releases, 25 May 2006
Virgin Holidays today announced that it remains at the forefront of web travel technology with a travel industry first - the launch of an on-line Self-Service tool for Travel Agents.
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Press releases, 25 May 2006
Virgin Holidays today announced the launch of its new Self-Service tool to make holiday bookings more convenient for customers and giving them greater control of their reservations.
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Brochure releases, 18 May 2006
Virgin Holidays has launched its biggest ever snow brochure to date, offering flexibility that other operators just can’t compete with!
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Brochure releases, 18 May 2006
Virgin Holidays launches its biggest ever Snow brochure bursting with world class ski resorts in the USA and Canada that just can’t be matched!
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Brochure releases, 10 May 2006
Now in its 21st year, Virgin Holidays is launching its 2007 Florida and Caribbean brochures with prices from just £349 for a week’s fly-drive in Florida and prices from as little as £479 per adult in Barbados.
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Press releases, 4 May 2006
Fed up with paying extortionate prices to go away with your family in the summer? Dreaming of a fun filled family escape that won’t cost the earth? Virgin Holidays’ new Florida and Caribbean 2007 brochures may have just the answer.
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Press releases, 4 May 2006
Virgin Holidays is delighted to offer more flexibility for family holidays between Glasgow and Orlando as its sister company Virgin Atlantic, will be operating weekly services between Glasgow and Orlando during the 2007 Scottish school holidays.
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Press releases, 13 Apr 2006
To celebrate 50 years of Disney Theme Park magic, Virgin Holidays has teamed up with Walt Disney World Resort to give agents the chance to earn fantastic prizes.
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Brochure releases, 27 Mar 2006
Virgin Holidays has shown its full support to sister company Virgin Atlantic, by introducing a stand alone Dubai brochure.
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Brochure releases, 23 Mar 2006
With Easter fast approaching, why not push the boat out and surprise your family and loved ones with a summer holiday, instead of buying a delicious Easter egg which will be gone in two minutes!
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Press releases, 9 Mar 2006
Virgin Holidays has re-launched its website to making it more user friendly and accessible for consumers.
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Press releases, 9 Mar 2006
Virgin Holidays celebrates the launch of its new look website with a fantastic sale - booking a holiday online is now even easier and better value than ever!
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Press releases, 1 Mar 2006
Plan ahead with the new Virgin Holidays Book Early Florida brochure for the lowest summer 2007 prices – Guaranteed!
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Brochure releases, 16 Feb 2006
Virgin Holidays is launching a trade only Cruise & Stay mini brochure to Florida and the Caribbean especially for travel agents.
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Press releases, 2 Feb 2006
Virgin Holidays spreads a little love to agents by giving them the chance to win a number of romantic gifts when they use the new Vhols4agents website throughout February.
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Press releases, 12 Jan 2006
Virgin Holidays is launching its second dedicated Manchester departures brochure but this time there’s even more destinations to choose from.
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Press releases, 6 Jan 2006
Virgin Holidays is launching a dedicated stand alone Dubai brochure, supporting sister company Virgin Atlantic Airways new flight which commences in March 2006.
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