“In using or moving to a new PR agency, it would be fair to give the ‘new boy’ at least 6 months to get to know you and your client base. PGC went beyond the realms of any contract in the first 3-6 months and more importantly continued to deliver beyond the honeymoon period. Our PR exposure to regional magazines and our success with round-ups in the nationals exceed all expectations in getting over 50 mentions in the nationals over a 6 month period, and of course guaranteed commissions with the 6 journalist trips organised by PGC. Paul and his team are genuinely nice people to work with and that makes a whole lot of difference when the pressure is on to deliver results and you need to agree to disagree on issues. Great to work with. Well done PGC."
Kieran Murphy, Group Managing Director, Steppes Travel Ltd.

"I just wanted to say thanks for all your help putting together the Panama trip. It was wonderful – the food, people, culture, landscape and wildlife were fascinating.

Every transfer went smoothly, every hotel was great – even the hut in the jungle! We loved the activities – the kayaking, walking and the snorkelling."
Ginny Light, Times

"How refreshing to get some detailed and intelligent story ideas from a PR. So welcome when so many others just go 'New Luxury Hotel' and leave you to find a line of interest"
Nigel Tisdall, Travel Editor of Marie Claire

"Working with Paul is such a great experience. He comes up with great ideas, does not ‘hang about’ and straight away knows somebody who will be interested in the story. His ‘little black book’ is not little at all and full of genuine and key contacts. Paul is a strong ambassador of Essex successfully raising its profile through a number of articles in leading national media including The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, Daily Telegraph….and the list can go on."
Elli Constantatou, Tourism Marketing and PR Manager, Visit Essex.

"PGC adds flair and energy to the travel world. Best of all from a travel writer's point of view, they know how to make stories work"
Nicholas Roe, Freelance Travel Writer.

"Paul Gogarty: all-round good bloke and a genius at setting up great travel stories. Not surprising that he is such a consumate professional as a travel PR. After all, he was 20 years a travel writer himself - and not just any old hack but one of the very best."
Brian Jackman, Travel and Nature Journalist & Author

"If the phone rings and it’s Paul Gogarty with a story idea, you know it’s going to be a good one. Having been a leader in travel writing for so many years himself, the feel for what works is in his blood. There are other excellent travel PRs around, but none with this particular edge."
Martin Symington, Travel Journalist & Author

"One of the most successful travel writers over the past twenty years, with a wealth of experience and an ability to shape that experience into entertaining and interesting stories. PGC arrives in travel marketing on the inside track, able to uncover what fascinates about a destination or a product and able to communicate with writers in a way they understand. If he sends you five ideas, you are very likely to end up hooked on all five."
Stanley Stewart, Award Winning Author and Freelance Travel Writer.

"I first met Paul on a press trip I was hosting and immediately gelled with his travel savvy and witty personality. He must be good at the art of persuasion if he can convert a host into a client. Paul really understands PR and what makes the modern journalist tick, getting direct to the heart of the matter - the journalist’s head and on the page! He never shirks an opportunity and has some great creative insight, and finally he is a great guy to work with ."
Pete Tyler, Managing Director, Neilson Active Holidays

"Paul Gogarty is one of the most creative thinkers in travel PR. Rather than just reacting to a journalist’s request for information, Paul generates ideas that lead can inspire full length travel features as well as slots in round ups, a talent that is no doubt rooted in his previous life as a successful journalist. He has a rare instinct for knowing what works and gets his message across without PR frippery."
David Wickers, Travel Editor, Good Housekeeping

“PGC has greatly enhanced Northumberland Tourism’s public relations and they are valued not just by us but by businesses and partner organisations such as the county council and Northumberland National Park. The agency produces strong and authentic suggestions (nothing cheesy or expensive) and has the skill to tease out unique story ideas. At wider partnership meetings PGC has never been a “yes” agency just to please us as a client. Instead, they are clear about what will and what won’t work. This honesty results in the most effective use of resources as well as outstanding results. Their valuable media contacts mean they can easily pitch story ideas or develop press trips. The agency goes above and beyond what is required and is always on-hand to respond to an urgent query or provide general advice. Without doubt their work is helping to put Northumberland on the map as a tourist destination.”
Sheelagh Caygill, PR & Communications Executive, Northumberland Tourism.

“Visit County Durham appointed PGC in July 2010 after seeing them deliver outstanding results for other English Tourist Boards. Paul and his team are truly on the inside track of today’s travel media and are trusted by the best writers in the business to pitch ideas and devise new ways to present UK destinations to their readerships. They do what they say they’ll do and tell our story with passion and commitment. We have enjoyed a constant stream of top writers visiting our county on press trips since we started working with PGC and our website www.thisisdurham.com has benefited from a significant increase in traffic.”
Matthew Moore, Senior PR Executive, Visit County Durham.

"We had a wonderful weekend. The castles were fantastic - all so different! Dunstanburgh was a definite highlight, really wild, as was Lindisfarne. We had a great stay at Langley too, glad we decided to dine at the castle, the food was divine. Thanks again to Amanda and Paul for organising everything (I have to say, it was the most organised itinerary ever, so helpful!)."
Nicola Iseard, Freelance Travel Writer.

"The thing about Paul Gogarty is, he's a top travel writer in his own right. So the ideas are spot-on - interesting, topical, targeted. I've not dealt with a better PR in nearly 20 years in the business."
Nigel Richardson, Freelance Travel Writer and Former Deputy Travel Editor of The Daily Telegraph.

"I reckon we've been in the weekend nationals 6 out of the last 7 weeks. Even the Beckhams would be pleased with that!"
Alistair McLean, Managing Director of Activities Abroad.