Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad, flynas and major hotel brands also feature among the regional winners announced at a gala ceremony in Dubai. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dubai was named Middle East’s Leading Destination, while Abu Dhabi took the business travel destination title and Saadiyat Island won the beach destination category. Saudi Arabia received the regional cultural and… Read the full news article
One&Only One Za’abeel hosted the 13 September gala as Qatar Airways, Jumeirah Al Naseem, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental and other regional travel brands collected major honours KEY TAKEAWAYS Dubai was named Middle East’s Leading Destination 2026 and also won regional titles for meetings and conferences, festivals and events, and tourist board. Qatar Airways took Middle… Read the full news article
IND, runner-up in last year’s Best Airport for Art poll, is asking travellers and Hoosiers to vote daily through 7 October KEY TAKEAWAYS Indianapolis International Airport is nominated for USA TODAY 10Best’s 2026 Best Airport for Art award, with public voting open once per day through 7 October. IND placed second in the 2025 contest,… Read the full news article
Great Place to Work ranks Hilton first among large employers in Asia as the hotel group marks a decade of regional workplace recognition and continued expansion KEY TAKEAWAYS Hilton ranks No. 1 in the large-company category on Great Place to Work’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Asia list. Hilton says its Asia-Pacific workforce has grown from… Read the full news article
VISIT FLORIDA recognized nearly 300 entries across 18 marketing categories in West Palm Beach, with four Best of Show honors spanning destination campaigns from Mexico Beach to Tampa Bay. KEY TAKEAWAYS DT Minich, president and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, was inducted into the 2026 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame. The 2026 Flagler Awards drew nearly… Read the full news article
The intimate Houston speakeasy adds a global ranking to its No. 47 place on North America’s 50 Best Bars and 1 PIN from The Pinnacle Guide KEY TAKEAWAYS Bandista has been ranked No. 241 in the 2026 Top 500 Bars global list. The Houston bar also holds the No. 47 position on North America’s 50… Read the full news article
The aircraft-leasing pioneer will be recognized at NBAA-BACE in October, with a Horizon Stage conversation alongside Ross Perot Jr. KEY TAKEAWAYS Steven F. Udvar-Hazy will receive NBAA’s Meritorious Service to Aviation Award during 2026 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. The Horizon Stage presentation will include a live aviation-industry conversation between Udvar-Hazy and fellow award recipient Ross… Read the full news article
The new class spans nine career fields from airport operations and maintenance to technology, flight crews and business management, with recipients selected by NBAA’s Young Professionals Council. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA has announced its 2026 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 class, selected from industry nominations by the association’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation Council. The… Read the full news article
The 10th annual awards span hotels, B&Bs, self-catering stays, parks, glamping and hostels, with recipients selected through quality assessments and visitor feedback. KEY TAKEAWAYS VisitEngland has named 100 accommodation businesses as recipients of its 2026 ROSE Awards, which recognise outstanding guest service across England. The awards cover a broad mix of accommodation, including hotels, B&Bs… Read the full news article
The Dhaalu Atoll resort was recognised alongside Dusit Thani Maldives in a category focused on easy access to marine life, snorkelling and diving. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sun Siyam Vilu Reef was one of two winners in the TTM Awards 2026 Best House Reefs category, alongside Dusit Thani Maldives. The resort’s house reef can be reached directly… Read the full news article
June through August 2026 became LLA’s busiest summer on record, while more than 80% of passengers cleared security in under five minutes and assisted-travel demand continued to rise. KEY TAKEAWAYS More than 5.5 million passengers travelled through London Luton Airport during June, July and August 2026, making it the airport’s busiest summer on record. More… Read the full news article
The 428-metre route linking Maafushi and Vahmaafushi was recognised in Sri Lanka as the attraction builds a tourism proposition around local-island adventure and over-ocean experiences KEY TAKEAWAYS Zipline Maldives has received the 2026 Global Excellence Award for “World’s Most Beautiful Zipline,” according to Visit Maldives. The attraction runs 428 metres from Maafushi to Vahmaafushi Picnic… Read the full news article
Stewart Travel and QA Travel take two honours each at the Edinburgh ceremony as ATPI’s Andy Stewart receives special recognition KEY TAKEAWAYS Thirteen individual winners were recognised across leisure, business, cross-sector and special recognition categories at the 4 September ceremony in Edinburgh. Stewart Travel and QA Travel each secured two awards, leading the company tally… Read the full news article
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has named finalists across 12 categories after receiving 177 entries, with winners to be revealed in Christchurch on 4 November KEY TAKEAWAYS Tourism Industry Aotearoa received a record 177 entries for the 2026 New Zealand Tourism Awards, surpassing the previous record of 150 entries in 2025. Finalists have been named across ten… Read the full news article
The Noonu Atoll property was named Best Beach Villa Resort and Best Culinary Resort for 2026, adding to earlier TTM honours in 2023 and 2024 KEY TAKEAWAYS Kuredhivaru Resort and Spa won both Best Beach Villa Resort 2026 and Best Culinary Resort 2026 at the TTM Awards. The Noonu Atoll resort’s beach villas feature private… Read the full news article
The Raa Atoll resort was named alongside Meeru Maldives Resort Island at the 27 August gala, where 32 award categories recognised the country’s hospitality sector. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Standard, Maldives was one of two winners in the TTM Awards 2026 Best Beach Resorts category, alongside Meeru Maldives Resort Island. The TTM Awards & Gala was… Read the full news article
The North Malé Atoll resort’s garden-set wellness retreat was recognised at the Maldives tourism industry awards held at CROSSROADS Maldives KEY TAKEAWAYS Araamu Spa at Villa Nautica was named Best Spa at the TTM Awards 2026. The award was presented during the TTM Awards & Gala at CROSSROADS Maldives on 27 August, which recognised winners… Read the full news article
The Baa Atoll resort follows its 2024 diving and 2025 beach honours with a family-focused win as multigenerational travel becomes a larger part of its island offer KEY TAKEAWAYS Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort has been named Best Family Resort at the TTM Awards 2026, giving the property its third consecutive Travel Trade Maldives award. The… Read the full news article
Nearly 800 delegates are gathering at iGA Istanbul Airport to examine hospitality, accessibility, workforce development and technology as passenger traffic continues to grow KEY TAKEAWAYS ACI World’s eighth Airport Experience Summit is taking place at iGA Istanbul Airport from 31 August to 4 September 2026. Nearly 800 delegates and more than 60 speakers are examining… Read the full news article
The Serengeti Autograph Collection property was recognised in Zanzibar as Tanzania and Serengeti also collected major honours at the Africa Gala. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mapito Safari Camp won Tanzania’s Leading Luxury Tented Safari Camp 2026 at the World Travel Awards. The award was presented during the Africa Gala Ceremony at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar on 28… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SHANNON, Ireland, 2026-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has been shortlisted for a Routes World Award 2026, placing the west of Ireland airport among the finalists in one of global aviation’s most closely watched route development competitions. The airport has been named a finalist in the Under 5 Million Passengers category, which recognises… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARSIPPANY, N.J., Unites States, 2026-Aug-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Rewards has been voted the No. 1 Hotel Loyalty Program in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the ninth consecutive year, extending a strong run of recognition for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ loyalty platform. The result comes shortly after Wyndham Rewards… Read the full news article
NEW DELHI, India, 2026-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A memorable trip to the Queen of the Hills doesn’t have to be expensive. With well-planned Darjeeling Tour Packages Under 10000, travelers from major Indian cities can experience breathtaking Himalayan views, lush tea gardens, colonial charm, and peaceful hill station weather without exceeding their budget. These… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MALÉ, Maldives, 2026-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives has been named the Official Destination Partner of the South Asian Travel Awards 2026, placing the Maldives in a prominent role as the regional awards platform prepares for its 10th edition. The partnership was confirmed during the official SATA 2026 Partnership Signing Ceremony at… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has received fresh recognition for its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, with 13 of its properties included in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The results place several IHG hotels among the properties most highly rated by Travel + Leisure readers, including… Read the full news article
(NEWS) DUBAI, UAE, 2026-Jul-8 — /Travel PR News/ — For most travellers, sustainability in aviation is still something they encounter in fragments: a note about sustainable aviation fuel, a reusable onboard item, a quieter aircraft, a cleaner airport vehicle, or a solar-panelled facility glimpsed from a terminal window. The larger work is usually less visible. It… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has won two honours at the 2026 Global Hotel Alliance Awards, receiving Best Hotel of the Year for Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Best Enrolment Performance. The awards recognise the group’s strong hospitality performance, guest engagement and loyalty programme success within the GHA DISCOVERY alliance. The ceremony took place on… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach has been named the No. 1 Resort in Florida and the No. 4 Resort in the United States in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2026. The resort has also earned a place on the 2026 T+L 500 list, recognising it among the world’s finest hotels for quality,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has been recognised among the Best Hotels in New York City in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026. The annual awards are based on Travel + Leisure’s reader survey and honour leading hotels, destinations, airlines, cruise lines and travel experiences worldwide. Located in Tribeca in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Swissôtel has selected Dutch haute couture designer Peet Dullaert as the first laureate of Accor’s New Crafts Awards, created in partnership with the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. Chosen from a pool of 80 emerging brands in the FHCM SPHERE programme, Dullaert was recognised for his precise, human-centred approach… Read the full news article