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Cheshire-based Three Little Birds PR has been appointed to represent Ffestiniog Travel

North Wales-based Ffestiniog Travel is the UK’s longest running rail holiday operator, specialist in creating escorted rail tours and tailored rail holidays around the world. Sister company to the world famous Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway Company, the operator prides themselves in developing unrivalled rail holidays while supporting the preservation of the world’s oldest narrow-gauge railways. Appealing to train enthusiasts as well as holiday makers who enjoy their journey being part of the holiday, Ffestiniog Travel are the only UK tour provider with more than 45 years in operation and such in-depth expertise whose founder is still part of the business today.

Three Little Birds PR has been appointed to oversee press office functions, content creation, press travel and business strategy. Sheila Manzano, Three Little Birds PR Founder and MD said “our agency specialises solely in the tourism industry, with a niche in the rail sector, and this appointment is very exciting for our team. We are delighted to be working with Ffestiniog Travel and to share content around the continually evolving product range. Their stellar reputation and passion for what they do aligns directly with our ethos here at Three Little Birds PR.”

With a strong track record in achieving growth for many of the UK’s holiday operators who specialise in rail, Three Little Birds PR will be focussed on driving improved results for Ffestiniog Travel developing relationships with the UK media and nurturing consumer and trade sentiment to the brand.

Maria Cook, General Manager for Ffestiniog Travel added “we have some ambitious plans in the pipeline, and from our first meeting with Three Little Birds PR we were very excited about the ideas and creativity they brought to the table. We could see they loved trains and rail travel as much as we do, so will fit our growing team perfectly. We are looking forward to working with such a dynamic, involved team. Three Little Birds PR will be a vital part in us sharing the news of our award-winning holidays.”

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