Category Archives: Travel Awards

Hilton Honors again recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2018-2019 rankings among the best hotel rewards programs

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MCLEAN, Va., 2018-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Honors, the guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 14 world-class brands, was once again recognized this week by U.S. News & World Report in its 2018-2019 rankings among the best hotel rewards programs. Since 2013, the outlet has released its annual rankings highlighting the most prominent hotel loyalty programs… Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines Captain Paul Wilkinson honored with ALPA Superior Airmanship Award

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Utah Pilot Recognized for Extraordinary Commitment to Passenger Safety WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today (August 02, 2018) honored Sandy, Utah, resident and Delta Air Lines Captain Paul Wilkinson, in addition to his crewmates Captains Greg Rooney and Jay Arnett, with the prestigious ALPA Superior… Read the full press release

ALPA recognized Delta Air Lines Capt. Dan Coogan with Presidential Citation

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Canton Pilot Honored for Contributions to Aviation Safety WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today (August 02, 2018) recognized Delta Air Lines Capt. Dan Coogan with a Presidential Citation for his outstanding efforts to enhance aviation safety. The award was presented during ALPA’s 64th Air Safety Forum in… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Capt. Anthony “AJ” Berlotti earns ALPA Presidential Citation

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Frisco Pilot Honored for Commitment to Aviation Security WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today (August 02, 2018) recognized Alaska Airlines Capt. Anthony “AJ” Berlotti with a Presidential Citation for his tireless commitment to improving access and security for pilots while traveling on a flight deck jumpseat…. Read the full press release

ALPA recognized United Airlines Capt. Jerry McDermott with Pilot Assistance Award

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — At the 64th Air Safety Forum today, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) recognized United Airlines Capt. Jerry McDermott with this year’s Pilot Assistance Award. ALPA presented its prestigious award to Capt. McDermott for his extraordinary service leading ALPA’s  national pilot assistance programs. “Capt. McDermott’s passion for… Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines Capt. Mark Pinsky earns ALPA Presidential Citation

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Ann Arbor Pilot Honored for Commitment to Pilot Assistance WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (August 02, 2018), at the 64th Air Safety Forum in Washington, D.C., the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) recognized Delta Air Lines Capt. Mark Pinsky with a Presidential Citation for his dedication to helping his fellow airline… Read the full press release

ALPA honored Delta Air Lines Captain Greg Rooney with Superior Airmanship Award

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Las Vegas Pilot Recognized for Extraordinary Commitment to Passenger Safety WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today honored Las Vegas resident and Delta Air Lines Captain Greg Rooney, in addition to his crewmates Captains Paul Wilkinson and Jay Arnett, with the prestigious ALPA Superior Airmanship Award for… Read the full press release

United Airlines First Officer James Berzon earns inaugural ALPA Aviation Jumpseat Award

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Castle Rock Pilot Recognized for Contributions to Enhance Flight Deck Security WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (August 02, 2018), in conjunction with its 64th Air Safety Forum in Washington, D.C., the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) presented United Airlines First Officer James Berzon with the Aviation Jumpseat Award. First Officer Berzon… Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines Captain Jay Arnett honored with ALPA Superior Airmanship Award

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San Diego Pilot Recognized for Extraordinary Commitment to Passenger Safety WASHINGTON, D.C., 2018-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today honored San Diego resident and Delta Air Lines Captain Jay Arnett, in addition to his crewmates Captains Greg Rooney and Paul Wilkinson, with the prestigious ALPA Superior Airmanship Award for… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels AG retains fourth position in the AHGZ rankings

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Success continues into 2018 following the launch of MAXX by Steigenberger Main, Germany, 2018-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Every year at the end of June, AHGZ traditionally publishes a table of the country’s top 50 hotel companies in terms of sales. The list for 2017 shows that Steigenberger Hotels AG has retained fourth position… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport calls on nominations for the Community Hero Award

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2018-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for their community, making their local area a brighter, cleaner or better place? With the deadline fast approaching, George Best Belfast City Airport and the Northern Ireland Amenity Council (NIAC) are encouraging nominations from the public for their… Read the full press release

Fifty Mils at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City becomes the first bar in the world to win World Class Mexico three times in a row

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Marco Dorantes won the most important competition on mixology with the cocktail “Forever Young” and he will represent Mexico in the international edition of World Class in Berlin in October 2018 Mexico City, Mexico, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — For the mixologists at Fifty Mils, there’s nothing more exciting than being behind the bar, except… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay ranked as the most qualified hotel concierge team in the Middle East

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Hotel guests can effortlessly experience the Kingdom of Bahrain with the thoughtful care and assistance of the accomplished Concierge Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Concierge team at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay has three officially recognised Les Clefs d’Or members. This ranks the Hotel as the most qualified concierge team in the… Read the full press release

Airports Going Green 2018 extends deadline for Sustainability Award Nominations

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Airports Going Green 2018 Call for Sustainability Award Nominations Chicago, IL, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Each year, the Airports Going Green (AGG) conference recognizes and celebrates sustainability in the aviation industry. As the 2018 AGG conference approaches, the nomination period for this year’s awards is open, and has been extended through August 6,… Read the full press release

O’Hare and Midway International Airports earn perfect scores from FAA for the annual airfield safety inspections

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Chicago, IL, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that both O’Hare and Midway International Airports have received perfect scores from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for annual Part 139 airfield safety inspections that were completed in July. This annual test conducted by the FAA closely… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport achieves GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for longest continuous food counter

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Welcome to the longest business lounge foodline worldwide! Sheremetyevo became the first Russian airport set a world record and get featured in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS history books. The continuous foodline in Rublev business lounge recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest continuous food counter. MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The independent surveyor in the presence of an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport makes it to the ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence

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MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport entered ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence. The ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence identifies airports that have been ranked as one of the top five airports by size or region in five of the last ten years in the ASQ Survey. ACI Airport Service Quality programme, the only worldwide service quality measurement and benchmarking service… Read the full press release

FCCA Foundation Environmental Poster Competition awards $30,000 to children and schools in the Caribbean and Latin America

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Miramar, FL, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The FCCA Foundation has again rewarded the efforts of students and schools throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, with nearly $30,000 awarded to children and schools from 17 destinations participating in the annual FCCA Foundation Environmental Poster Competition. “I cannot be prouder to benefit the talented and dedicated… Read the full press release

Real Journeys selected as a finalist for ‘Business Excellence’ in New Zealand Tourism Awards 2018

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Southland, New Zealand, 2018-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ —Real Journeys has been selected as a finalist for ‘Business Excellence’ in the prestigious New Zealand Tourism Awards for the second consecutive year. The award focuses on best practice and innovation, for businesses that meet the needs of their market and continue to grow and deliver sustainable… Read the full press release

Myanmar Shalom Offers FAM Trip to Magical Myanmar

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Yangon, Myanmar, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Myanmar has recently opened its doors to the world after decades of isolation and now is the time to explore this Magical country.  We have created unique FAM Trip (21st  – 30th September) for Travel Agents/Tour Operators/DMC/Tour Leaders and also first time travelers to Myanmar. With a focus… Read the full press release

National Car Rental on the top spot for the fifth year in a row in Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards

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ST. LOUIS, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Vehicle selection, customer service and overall value were just a few of the categories for which National Car Rental received praise, taking the top spot for the fifth year in a row in Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards. National received the award at a special celebration in New York… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport named UK’s favourite airport according to research by Saga

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Doncaster, England, 2018-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Yorkshire’s award-winning Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) can add the accolade of the UK’s favourite airport to its collection according to research published by Saga today (27th July 2018). The survey of more than 9,500 Saga members revealed those opting for a regional departure (89%) over a major international… Read the full press release

Travelzoo® named ‘Best Travel Deals Provider’ at the La Razón Tourism Awards in Spain

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MADRID, 2018-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, has been named ‘Best Travel Deals Provider’ at the La Razón Tourism Awards in Spain. The awards, which are now in their seventh year, are presented by La Razón, a national newspaper in Spain and an… Read the full press release

Ashfield House B&B awarded a Four Star Gold award by VisitScotland

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A 19th Century house in the heart of Loch Lomond has been awarded a Four Star Gold award by VisitScotland. Ashfield House B&B, situated in the Arrochar Alps on the shores of Loch Long in the village of Arrochar, was upgraded from Four Stars by the national tourism… Read the full press release

The Townhouse achieves VisitScotland’s five star gold grading for accommodation

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A bed & breakfast in Perth has achieved VisitScotland’s highest quality award for accommodation. The Townhouse, which is co-owned by Laurent Moller and David Henderson, has secured a five star gold grading from the national tourism organisation. VisitScotland’s five star gold Quality Assurance Award recognises serviced accommodation… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: Hamilton Park Racecourse becomes one of only three Five Star racecourses in Scotland

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — An historic sporting venue has become one of only three Five Star racecourses in Scotland following a grading from VisitScotland. Hamilton Park Racecourse, located on Bothwell Road in the South Lanarkshire town, was upgraded from Four Stars by the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand wins big at 2018 PATA Grand and Gold Awards

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Bangkok, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and two Thai tourism operators among the 27 organisations and individuals to receive the prestigious 2018 PATA Grand and Gold Awards. 2018 PATA Grand Awards TAT will receive a Grand Award for Education and… Read the full press release

UNWTO/Chimelong Media Award deadline for submissions extended to 31 August

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Madrid, Spain, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Media has a key role in promoting sustainable tourism. The Media Award is a unique opportunity to share your work and showcase experiences and efforts to advance sustainable tourism for wildlife conservation in the African continent. The call for submissions REMAINS OPEN – we have extended the deadline to… Read the full press release

17 Star Alliance Member Carriers Claim a Total of 49 Awards at Skytrax World Airline Awards

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Star Alliance Los Angeles Lounge Retains Best Alliance Lounge Award Five Star Alliance Airlines ranked among the Top 10 17 Member Carriers Claim a Total of 49 Awards London, U.K., 2018-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has claimed the Best Airline Alliance title at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the third year… Read the full press release

Hawanawana Spa at Four Seasons Resort Lanai recognised with ISPA 2018 Innovate Award

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Hawanawana Spa provides the ultimate spa experience Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2018-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hawanawana Spa at Four Seasons Resort Lanai has been recognised by the International SPA Association (ISPA) with a 2018 Innovate Award. The ISPA Innovate Awards celebrate ISPA members’ creative solutions and products that help continue to move the spa industry forward. ISPA members determined… Read the full press release