An annual event outside London, bringing together travel media from across the UK & Ireland, with PR representatives of travel brands from all over the world.
In 2025, we are taking the event to Chester, one of the world’s most welcoming cities!!
Following a successful event in Glasgow, in June 2024, we’re looking forward to a great couple of days in Chester in July 2025!
“I’ve been out of the country for 2 years and now reestablishing all of my contacts. Media Getaway is an excellent place to do that!”
Carmen Roberts – BBC Presenter/ Freelance Journalist
Media Getaway 2024
Hosted by Marketing Cheshire and Visit Chester, Media Getaway 2025 will give PR representatives of global travel brands the chance to get away with UK & Irish travel media for a 2-day event, with plenty of ways to meet through formal and informal networking opportunities.
The event will see media attending from all over the UK & Ireland, including people not usually encountered at London events.
About Chester
Named as one of the world’s most welcoming cities, Chester’s bewitching beauty and unique atmosphere which make it one of Britain’s most popular places for an unforgettable short break. The ancient city is a breathtaking experience with each chapter of Chester’s history etched into the very fabric of the city. Walk where Roman Legionnaires marched to war, Viking raiders wreaked havoc and Norman invaders conquered Anglo Saxons.
Chester has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, plus a 1000 year old Cathedral with Europe’s finest example of medieval carvings – and of course the one and only 700 year old Rows galleries where shopping is a double delight. You’ll find medieval shopping rows offering the hottest fashion and the country’s largest outlet village 30mins away.
Set against a background of unique treasures of antiquity and a vibrant cafe culture, where outdoor dining and people watching go hand in hand. Make time too for Chester Zoo, the most visited attraction outside London and home to 35,000 animals or slow the pace down and view the city from rowing boat on the scenic river Dee.
Media Partner
We’re delighted to have secured Mail Metro Media as our Media Partner for Media Getaway 2025.
As one of the biggest media companies in the UK, this is a great opportunity to spread the word about the event and utilise its connections to bring in more attendees from its titles which includes Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Metro, i newspaper, inews.co.uk, New Scientist and The Telegraph (print products).
The Event
The event will commence on Monday, 7th July 2025, with a welcome reception at the Town Hall, hosted by Marketing Cheshire and its partners, followed by a networking event at Rooftop Social Club.
On 8th July, all delegates will participate in the CONNECTION ZONE, a media marketplace where travel companies sit at tables and host a series of 1-1 meetings with attending media. These meetings are set up through a dedicated virtual platform created for the event. This part of the event will take place at Chester Racecourse.
This will be followed by a closing reception at Chester Zoo, the most visited attraction in the UK outside London.
On 9th July media will enjoy trips around Chester and the area, hosted by some local companies. Some of these tours will also take place on Monday 7th and may be available for all attendees, if space is available.
Who will be there?
Travel media from across the UK & Ireland and PR representatives from all over the world.
Many of our attendees don’t attend events in London so there are plenty of connections to be made.
Take a look at the highlights of Media Getaway 2024 in Glasgow to get a flavour of what to expect in 2025 and beyond:
How much does it cost?
Each PR representative pays a delegate fee, which covers attendance, food and some beverages at the event. The fee also covers the costs of accommodation for attending media, ensuring more journalists are able to attend.
We agree a special rate at our partner hotels for anyone attending from outside the area.
Any media wishing to stay overnight must pay a £70 deposit to secure their room. All other costs for the event are covered (apart from your travel to Chester)
Sponsorship
There are a limited number of opportunities to expose your brand even further at the event. These include:
- Headline sponsor
- Welcome/Closing reception sponsor
- Lunch sponsor
- Media sponsor
- Refreshments sponsor
- Transport sponsor