Category Archives: Travel Awards

Oman Air Achieves Eighth IATA Operational Safety Audit Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Top Aviation Safety Standards

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Muscat, Oman, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing to set benchmarks for safety and quality, Oman Air has achieved its eighth International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification. The airline was awarded the renewal for the global accreditation after a successful audit on its operational management and control systems. Capt. Nasser… Read the full press release

Hard Rock International named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2023 by Forbes for seventh time

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hard Rock International has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2023, earning a ranking among other exemplary companies in the travel & leisure industry – which encompasses hotels, resorts, restaurants, and entertainment enterprises. This is the seventh time the brand has been recognized with… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Earns 25th Consecutive Five Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide

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Enduring legacy of Five Star ratings for Resort and Spa, with special mention of flagship restaurant Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — On the 65th anniversary of the world-renowned Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach celebrates a milestone achievement with twenty-five consecutive years as a Five Star resort and seven consecutive years… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas named #1 Best Hotel in three categories by U.S. News & World Report for 2023

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Hotel achieves #1 ranking in Best in Nevada, Best in Las Vegas and Best on the Las Vegas Strip Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has been recognised as the #1 Best Hotel in three competitive categories for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report, taking the top spot in Best… Read the full press release

Vote for the Best Travel Brands in Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean and Oceania in World Travel Awards 2023

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London, UK, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Voting is now open for organisations in Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean and Oceania of the World Travel Awards 2023 programme. Industry professionals, the media and consumers worldwide have until midnight on 19 March to vote for travel brands that they consider the very best in the world. The nominee… Read the full press release

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Terminal 5 named Public Project of the Year at HACIA awards banquet for diversity and inclusion

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Chicago, IL, 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The renovation and expansion of Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport was named the 2022 Public Project of the Year at the 43rd Annual Awards Banquet of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced this evening…. Read the full press release

South African couple breaks Guinness World Record for longest underwater kiss at eco-conscious luxury resort in the Maldives

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Atoll, Maldives, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Global hospitality group The Lux Collective’s well-loved LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives is the official resort host of South African-based conservation couple, Beth Neale and Miles Cloutier, who break the Guinness World Record for the longest underwater kiss to mark the Valentine’s Day 2023. A mermaid… Read the full press release

ACI World and Amadeus Launch Third Annual Technology Innovation Awards for Airports Worldwide

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Awards celebrate best technology initiatives and leadership by airports worldwide Montreal, Canada, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have today (14 February 2023) opened submissions for the third edition of the Technology Innovation Awards, putting a spotlight on industry-leading technology initiatives and leadership by airports around the world…. Read the full press release

Fushifaru Maldives Wins 2023 Booking.com Traveller Review Award for Fourth Time

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MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Fushifaru Maldives, a boutique Resort in Lhaviyani Atoll, celebrates winning the 2023 Booking.com Traveller Review Award, this is the fourth win of this prestigious, global award. This award is a symbol of all the times Fushifaru has gone above and beyond to create special experiences and lasting… Read the full press release

Iberia Leads the Way in Innovation with Three Aenor Certifications

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Only three companies in Spain have obtained these UNE certificates simultaneously. The certificates position Iberia as a user of cutting-edge technology, and also as a generator and developer of projects with a high innovation content. The awarding of the certificates comes in the midst of the bidding process for the handling tenders. Innovation is one… Read the full press release

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Chance to Win a European Cruise for Two with Azamara’s #BeMyShipmate Sweepstakes!

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The cruise line’s #BeMyShipmate sweepstakes offers the chance to win a European cruise for two, plus extends WAVE promotion due to high bookings MIAMI, FL, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – is pleased to announce the #BeMyShipmate social media sweepstakes, giving one lucky… Read the full press release

500,000 Air Tickets Up for Grabs in World of Winners Campaign by AAHK

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HONG KONG, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The “World of Winners” Tickets Giveaway Campaign sponsored by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) will be launched on 1 March 2023. Around 500,000 air tickets will be given away to travellers in major passenger markets in support of the Government’s global promotions, with a view to expediting… Read the full press release

Maldives Named “Best Long-Haul Destination of the Year” at UK’s Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards 2022

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MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives has won the title of ‘Best Long-Haul Destination of the Year’’ in the UK’s Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards 2022, held at London’s Royal Automobile Club on the 19th of January 2023. The Maldives secured the title competing against destinations such as Canada, Ecuador,… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific Recognized for Adherence to Best Corporate Governance Standards

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Manila, Philippines, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Atty. Anne Romadine Tieng, Cebu Pacific General Counsel, accepts the Golden Arrow Award for the airline in an awarding ceremony held on January 20. Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) received the Golden Arrow Award from the Institute of Corporate Directors in recognition of its continuous adherence to the best… Read the full press release

Marriott International Named World’s Most Admired Company for 23rd Year in a Row by FORTUNE Magazine

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BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has been named one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies for the 23rd consecutive year. Each year, FORTUNE identifies companies with the strongest reputations across industries and recognizes companies for their commitment to social responsibility, financial performance, innovation, and ability to attract and retain… Read the full press release

Qantas Soars to Most Punctual Major Domestic Airline for 5 Months Straight, Improving On-Time Flights and Reducing Cancellations

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Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers had more on time flights and fewer cancellations in January than in the same month pre-COVID, making the national carrier the most punctual major domestic airline for five months in a row. This is the latest month-on-month improvement at Qantas after a turnaround that started… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin 2023 Announces Winners of Prestigious ITB BookAward, Celebrating Outstanding Travel and Tourism Journalism

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Berlin, Germany, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — With its annual ITB BookAward, ITB Berlin recognizes titles from Germany and abroad, written mainly in German, but also in German translation, which honour outstanding journalistic achievements. The aim is to focus attention beyond national borders on the broad spectrum of important intercultural travel and tourism publications…. Read the full press release

Start-ups Revolutionizing Tourism Sector Recognized by UNWTO Awake Tourism Challenge

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Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has announced the winners of its Awake Tourism Challenge, celebrating the start-ups that are reshaping the sector in every global region. The Challenge was the second edition of the UNWTO Global Startup Competition focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Entrants were judged on how they are contributing to the… Read the full press release

OurAfrica.Travel Returns 20 – 24 February

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Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — OurAfrica.Travel returns this month, connecting eager buyers with exhibitors from across Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Organisers of OurAfrica.Travel, Allie Hunt and Storm Napier Now in its 4th year this virtual B2B tradeshow provides a platform for those selling the African and Indian Ocean… Read the full press release

Air Canada Named One of Canada’s Best Employers for 8th Consecutive Year by Forbes

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MONTREAL, CANADA, 2023-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023 by Forbes for the eighth consecutive year, recognizing the airline’s commitment to providing excellent employment opportunities for employees in Canada. “We are honoured to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023 by Forbes yet again, a clear signal that… Read the full press release

Benjamin Franklin Fruehauf III and Paula Miles to be Inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame

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LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2023-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Benjamin Franklin Fruehauf III and Paula Miles will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during a noon luncheon on Monday, Feb. 27, during the 49th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference will be held in El Dorado Feb. 26-28. The Hall… Read the full press release

Danish Chefs Take Home Gold at Prestigious Bocuse d’Or Competition: Søllerød Kro’s Brian Mark Hansen and Svinkløv Badehotel’s Elisabeth Madsen Win International Culinary Competition

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23 January 2023, Danish chefs Brian Mark Hansen and Elisabeth Madsen have received gold in the international chef’s competition Bocuse d’Or. Copenhagen, Denmark, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Brian Mark Hansen is the head chef the Michelin-starred Søllerød Kro north of Copenhagen. Søllerød Kro is a charming thatched inn located in the village Søllerød and… Read the full press release

Dolphin Dynamics Shortlisted as “Technology Company of the Year” at Irish Travel Industry Awards

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LONDON, UK, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — We’re delighted that Dolphin Dynamics has been shortlisted in the “Technology Company Of The Year” category at the Irish Travel Industry Awards. The Irish Travel Industry Awards are the premier awards for suppliers and Travel Agents in Ireland. The Awards are an initiative of the Irish Travel Agents Association with… Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Awards Global Travel and Meetings & Events Management to CWT

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT today (January 19, 2023) announces that Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, a global market leader for renewable energies, has awarded CWT the management of its global travel and meetings & events program, following a competitive request for proposal (RFP) pitch process. After a five-year Spanish corporate travel… Read the full press release

Leading Business Aviation Entities Achieve NBAA’s Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation

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Washington, DC, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced additional inaugural business aviation entities that have achieved the organization’s newly established Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation. The program, which was launched in 2022, includes four independent accreditations: flight, ground support, operations and infrastructure. The categories are aimed at recognizing… Read the full press release

EVA Air Named as One of the World’s Safest Airlines by AirlineRatings.com for 10th Consecutive Year

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Luzhu District, Taiwan, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — EVA Air ranks ninth among  AirlineRatings.com’s top-20 World’s Safest Airlines for 2023. This marks the airline’s 10th consecutive year to earn a place among the global ratings website’s “safest airlines in the world.” The website’s safety-rating analyses  considers serious incidents, audits from aviation’s governing bodies and… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton Named No. 1 Hotel Franchise for 14th Consecutive Year, Hilton Brands Recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® Rankings

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Global powerhouse brand breaks record for most No. 1 category rankings; 10 additional Hilton brands recognized, improving on rankings from 2022 MCLEAN, Va., 2023-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hampton by Hilton, Hilton’s global powerhouse hotel brand and market leader in the industry is now the record holder for the most total and consecutive No…. Read the full press release

Gulfstream Aerospace Earns Four National Business Aviation Association Sustainable Flight Department Accreditations for Sustainability Leadership

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National Business Aviation Association Awards Gulfstream Inaugural Sustainable Flight Department Accreditations SAVANNAH, Ga., 2023-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced today (January 17, 2023) it has earned four National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Sustainable Flight Department Accreditations. The newly established program recognizes Gulfstream for sustainability leadership across locations. “We appreciate the partnership… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai Achieves Gold Certification in Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s Reef Friendly Landscaping Program

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First property to receive accreditation for reef-friendly landscaping Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s Reef Friendly Landscaping Certification Program announced Four Seasons Resort Lanai as its first fully accredited resort partner. The Resort was awarded Gold Certification for organic landscape management. The Reef Friendly Landscaping (RFL) Program aims to prevent polluted… Read the full press release

AirAsia Takes Home Bronze at 2022 Putra Brand Awards: Maintaining Decade-Long Run as Malaysia’s Preferred Travel Brand

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Kicking off the year on a right foot, AirAsia continues soaring high by taking home the Bronze award at the 2022 Putra Brand Awards in the Transportation, Travel and Tourism category, maintaining over a decade-long run as Malaysia’s preferred travel brand. Capital A’s Chief Brand Officer,… Read the full press release