Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 12th time and third successive year, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the 2022 Aviation Business Middle East Awards. Jaffar Dawood, dnata’s Senior Vice President for UAE Airport Operations, who accepted the award on behalf of dnata, said: “Winning this honour for the… Read the full press release
The first national edition of the UNWTO Students League concluded with a celebration of Swiss tourism talent with Team SHL from SHL Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern, winning this edition Madrid, Spain, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The competition for undergraduates, organized with the support of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), attracted students from leading… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2022-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a first summer of operations at London Gatwick, this week marked a significant milestone for BA Euroflyer as the airline, a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, received its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). BA Euroflyer operates… Read the full press release
“Global Traveler” Magazine Names O’Hare “Best Airport in North America” for 19th Consecutive Year Chicago, IL, 2022-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is proud to announce that Global Traveler (GT) magazine has named O’Hare International Airport as the “Best Airport in North America” for the 19th consecutive year and… Read the full press release
Also named Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness for the third consecutive year MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has been named the Best Airline in North America for the fourth consecutive year by the readers of Global Traveler. The airline also won for Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness for the third consecutive year in the 19th edition of… Read the full press release
dusitD2 Kenz Hotel picks up ‘Best Business Hotel’ accolade while Dusit Princess Residences Dubai is named ‘Best Serviced Apartment.’ Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its winning streak this awards season, with two of its… Read the full press release
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Twelve firefighters at George Belfast City Airport have been awarded prestigious Long Service and Good Conduct Medals in a recent ceremony. The medals, first established in 1954 and expanded earlier this year, recognise members of the Airport Fire Service across the UK who have completed 20,… Read the full press release
Rating recognizes ANA for its high-quality of products, services, and staff onboard and at the airport. ANA is the only airline in Japan to receive the 5-Star rating from SKYTRAX for the 10th consecutive year. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, received the prestigious 5-Star designation… Read the full press release
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Flughafen Zürich AG has taken another step forwards in terms of climate protection, reaching the fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) level. This puts Zurich Airport among the top 10 % of airports worldwide that have received accreditation for their efforts to tackle climate change. ACA, the certification… Read the full press release
MALE, MALDIVES, 2022-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is proud to announce that the Maldives has won ‘Best Romantic Destination’ in the Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2022 International Category. The award was announced at the 11th Edition of Readers’ Choice Travel + Leisure India’s Best… Read the full press release
Air Canada program tops every category it entered, winning five top finishes MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program had a strong showing at this year’s Canada’s Choice travel rewards, where Canadians are invited to name their favourite loyalty programs and credit cards in Canada. Aeroplan and its credit card partners were eligible for five… Read the full press release
Nairobi, Kenya, 2022-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport was named Best in Ground Handling and Best in Cargo Warehousing at the annual Aviation Business Excellence Awards in Nairobi, Kenya. In addition, the global leader in aviation ground services was voted second in the Overall Winner category. In Kenya, with some 490 employees Swissport offers… Read the full press release
Airport recognized at annual Airports Going Green® conference SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) received multiple awards and honorable mentions from Airports Going Green® (AGG), the aviation industry’s leading forum on sustainability led by the Chicago Department of Aviation and co-hosted by the American Association of… Read the full press release
Commemoration event celebrates Native American Heritage Month SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a dedication ceremony for a plaque to acknowledge that the Ramaytush Ohlone people are the original inhabitants of the land where SFO currently stands. The event was… Read the full press release
Toronto, ON, Canada, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Diamond Resorts has been honored once again with the prestigious AAA Four Diamond distinction from the American Automobile Association for the 2022 period. The highlight of this recognition is that Royalton Grenada, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, received its first AAA Four Diamond designation less… Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Announced on November 15, 2022, this year’s edition of the Michelin Guide Tokyo once again awarded a coveted star to est, the signature French restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi. est is led by the culinary vision of Chef Guillaume Bracaval, who honed his craft in the Michelin-starred… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has once again been ranked as a top place to work. Around one month after making the list of the World’s Best Employers 2022, the company was named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2022 as well as one of the World’s… Read the full press release
Hilton wins hospitality marketing award for setting the standard for All‑Inclusive MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts received a Gold award for Hospitality in Travel Weekly’s 2022 Magellan Awards. With entries from around the world, the awards recognize the best in the travel industry and salute the outstanding hospitality professionals… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Fast Company announced Alaska Airlines as one of 144 brands named to its second annual “Brands That Matter” list for making strides in our carbon-neutral ambitions. The list honors companies whose success has come from embodying their purpose in a way that resonates with their customers. Elevating airline sustainability… Read the full press release
EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Scottish Highlands has been named as one of National Geographic’s ‘Best of the World’ destinations for 2023. The publication revealed that the region is one of only two UK destinations to make the annual list.* It has been shortlisted in the nature category, alongside Botswana, Slovenia,… Read the full press release
Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL), a member of the oneworld® Alliance, has received the 2023 WORLD CLASS award by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) at the 2022 APEX/IFSA EXPO. APEX is one of the largest international airline associations dedicated to advancing the passenger experience, and this award is given… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata Travel Group brands have won seven accolades at the Middle East edition of the World Travel Awards for 2022. Representing the Travel division of dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, titles earned by dnata Travel Group include: Middle East’s Leading Airline GSA 2022… Read the full press release
Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row, KLM (including KLM Cityhopper) again won the APEX World Class Award. This special recognition is awarded by customers and the industry for performance in relation to themes including safety, customer well-being and sustainability. Hospitality and personal contact are also key factors…. Read the full press release
Viking’s Enrichment Channel Receives Second Silver Travel Awards Honor in Two Years Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — As Viking® (www.viking.com) continues to mark its 25th anniversary year, the company’s enrichment channel, Viking.TV (https://viking.tv), has once again been recognized for its innovation and original content, receiving the Silver-i Digital Award at the 2022 Silver Travel Awards. Awarded… Read the full press release
Hong Kong SAR, China, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel has successfully achieved EarthCheck’s Gold Certified status for the first time, which marks an important milestone in the hotel’s sustainable development. EarthCheck is the world’s leading business advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism. The organisation recognised Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel as a… Read the full press release
The ¡Lánzate!/Take Off Travel Program helps college students stay connected to their families while pursuing higher education DALLAS, TX, 2022-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), announced its 2022 recipients for the ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program. Through this national… Read the full press release
BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — During the 2022 PATA Gold Awards Ceremony held virtually on October 7, 2022, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced the winners of the 2022 PATA Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) for the last 27 years, this year’s awards… Read the full press release
Travelers ranked 36 properties across multiple Hilton brands among the world’s top hotels and resorts, underscoring It Matters Where You Stay MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Hilton (NYSE: HLT) brands, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Curio… Read the full press release
Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Carrier has made a Fiji Day pledge to achieve APEX WorldClass accreditation by October 2023. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr Andre Viljoen says the airline has set a new target based on a successful ramp up since December 1st 2021. “APEX… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2022-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — London City was ranked the number one airport in the UK by passengers for ‘its proximity to the sights of Central London’ and for providing a fast travel experience ‘without the chaos larger airports sometimes offer’. Robert Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer of London City Airport, said: “We… Read the full press release