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Travel Licensing

Film Licensing: Hard Rock Lets Fan ‘Live Like John Wick’ in Lionsgate Collab

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Guests at Hard Rock properties will get a glimpse into John Wick's lavish underworld through a partnership with Lionsgate studio. Hard Rock International announced the promotional partnership with Lionsgate, the studio behind the shoot 'em up thriller franchise John Wick, to celebrate the fourth installment in the series: John Wick: … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Hard Rock Lets Fan ‘Live Like John Wick’ in Lionsgate Collab

Travel + Leisure Getting Into the Wine Business

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Few things go together better than travel and a good bottle of wine, which has inspired the latest Travel + Leisure licensing deal. Travel + Leisure Group says it's getting into the wine business through a licensing partnership with Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. The travel magazine announced this week the launch of travelandleisurewine.com, … [Read more...] about Travel + Leisure Getting Into the Wine Business

Experiential Licensing: Seuss Deal Means You Can Stay in the Grinch’s Cave Near Whoville

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's definitely one of the weirder press releases we got this week. First of all, the dateline for the story was from Whoville, which many will know is the home of the Whos and the Grinch from the Dr. Seuss classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Secondly, it turns out the Grinch is now joining the sharing economy, and is renting out his … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Seuss Deal Means You Can Stay in the Grinch’s Cave Near Whoville

Travel + Leisure Hits The Road With New Licensing Deals

The leading travel brand Travel + Leisure is building out its portfolio with two key licensing deals. The growing suite of consumer products and services developed by Travel + Leisure will soon include at-home luxury inspired by the world’s best destinations and resorts, the company says. Travel + Leisure Group has signed a licensing agreement with Sobel Westex to produce an … [Read more...] about Travel + Leisure Hits The Road With New Licensing Deals

Academic Travel and American Girl Create Vacation Experiences

Curated trips bring the worlds of popular American Girl historical characters to life for fans It seems like an age since Americans could travel safely and reliably abroad, but as vaccination programs roll out, companies are preparing for the return of international tourism. Two of those companies, American Girl and Academic Travel Abroad, are teaming up to create immersive, … [Read more...] about Academic Travel and American Girl Create Vacation Experiences