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A quick note to say ‘hello’ to the newest goshette recruit, Nicola Grossfield, who has joined gosh pr from Rail Europe.

Nicola has a passion for travel and all things on-rail and online. As far as technology goes, the newer the better and Nicola can usually be found up to her eye balls in social media.

‘I’m really excited to join the team at gosh pr, I’m looking forward to applying my knowledge from Rail Europe and of course learning more about the clients and travel pr in general here.’

If you need any airport parking for your press trips or holiday research and news hot off the press or late deals Nicola’s your girl. 

You can contact Nicola on Nicola@goshpr.co.uk  or on Twitter

            gosh pr client, CEO and founder of ATD Travel Services Oliver Brendon (recently stuck on his package holiday in Sharm el-Sheikh) questions whether the ‘volcanic ash cloud crisis’ will make the government re-think the need for one central body in travel that can clarify the law and responsibilities of the airlines. See his thoughts on the situation in Travel Weekly…

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Gordon MacMillan argues whether the decline of Twitter has anything to do with Stephen Fry’s departure. As more companies adopt the trend could Twitter see another incline? See here for more.

Great news for travellers, the FT has launched free iPhone apps compiled from the FT-branded Asian mini-travel guides which focus on Bejing, Hong Kong, Macau and Shanghai. See here for more information.

We love BigMouthMedia digital marketing survey in conjunction with Tnooz. With social media on the rise and 2009 being the year of Twitter, we’re excited to see what 2010 will bring. Our money is on 2010 being the year of the mobile. For more info on the survey check it out here

Here at gosh pr we’re keeping an eye out for the launch of BA’s uber glossy, new luxury magazine The Collection which will be dedicated to ‘premium’ holidays. Read more here

Specialist travel group, ATD Travel Services, has appointed Nigel Wright as non executive director. Nigel has many years of experience within the travel industry where he was one of the founding members of Sunworld and an equity investor at Thames Clippers. He has also held senior posts at First Choice Holidays and ILG Travel. He joins the company with immediate effect.

Working with the management team Nigel will focus on group strategy, structure and financial reporting.

Nigel, commenting on his appointment said: “It is great to be involved in the ATD Travel Services Group. I am looking forward to using my experience and expertise in helping to further shape and grow this entrepreneurial and forward thinking company into the next decade. ”

Oliver Brendon, CEO and founder of the ATD Group said: “Nigel brings a wealth of experience to the group which can only help to further strengthen it. Nigel’s experience and excellent track record in finance and restructuring is widely respected and he will be absolutely integral to our company’s future growth.”

The brands in the ATD Travel Services Group include; Attraction Tickets Direct - the UK’s leading attraction ticket broker, experience provider Dosomethingdifferent.com and dynamically packaged tour operator, Complete Orlando.

We’re excited to see that Google have partnered up with MySpace, FriendFeed and more recently Twitter, to reveal the eagerly anticipated real-time search function. For more information check it out here