Project: Olympic Events for Slovakia Client: Slovak Tourist Board Task: KBC worked with the Slovak Tourist Board in July 2012 to help secure media and trade attendance at media and trade events at Slovakia’s Olympic House during the London 2012 Olympics. In total, we were asked to secure 185 attendees at 19 functions including media [...]

Give the kids something to brag about this May half term! From spotting wild whale species and wild dolphins, to cycling to volcanoes and experiencing the magic of colourful festivals – you’ll find it all in The Azores, less than four hours direct from London Gatwick. Holy Ghost Festival As the landscapes of the Azores [...]

March – Blue Whale Migration  Blue Whales are the first baleen whales to pass through the Azoreson their annual migration. March is the peak month for spotting these incredible mammals.  At 30 metres long and weighing an impressive 170 tonnes, you will be amazed by their grace as they cut through the ocean making their [...]

Don’t settle for ordinary this Easter. From just £499* experience another world renowned for its wild dolphins and whales, towering volcanoes, roaring waterfalls and breathtakingly lush landscapes- all less than four hours direct from London Gatwick. Staying on the largest of the nine islands which make up the Azores, Sao Miguel, travellers will be in [...]

Project: The Azores Islands Blossom at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show Client: The Azores Islands Promotions Agency Task: In 2012, the Azores Islands sponsored the creation of an ‘Azores Garden’ which was showcased at the Royal Horticultural Society Hampton Court Flower Show. This event provided a unique opportunity to showcase the impressive array of nature, [...]

Where in Europe can you swim with wild dolphins or have the chance to see a blue whale migrating through?  The beautiful islands of the Portuguese-owned Azores are considered by many marine biologists to be the best place in Europe to see whales.  Sperm whales and several species of dolphin are resident year-round in the [...]

If you’re looking for something a little bit out of the ordinary this Easter, The Azores Islands are a great choice.  The first direct flight from Gatwick this year leaves on Easter Saturday and takes under four hours, making these fascinating and unspoilt islands closer than you’d think. Fly toSao Miguel(the largest island) and hike [...]

Destination marketing organisation, the Azores Islands Promotion Agency, has appointed KBC PR & Marketing as their newUKtravel trade and PR representative as of February 2012.  The appointment follows an RFP process which began in November 2011. Lisa Cooper becomes the Account Director for theAzoresIslandsand Hayley Gee becomes the Account Manager.  Lisa and Hayley will be [...]