Category Archives: Travel Awards

IATA Recertification For the Safe Transportation of Live Animals for Air Canada Cargo positions the airline as an industry leader

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Airline awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV Live Animals) certificate In 2021, Air Canada Cargo safely transported over 11,500 different animal shipments across its network MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has become the first airline to be re-certified by the International Air Transport… Read the full press release

Planet Hollywood Cancun and Planet Hollywood Adult Scene Cancun earn the Travelife Gold Certification

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Toronto, ON, Canada, 2022-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Diamond Resorts is proud to announce that Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, and Planet Hollywood Adult Scene Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only have achieved the Travelife Gold Certification, an international sustainability certification for hotels and accommodations, mostly for… Read the full press release

WTA announces World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania 2022 winners

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 2022-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The finest travel brands in Asia and Oceania have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Vietnam. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City to find out who… Read the full press release

The Scottish Thistle Awards shortlist announced

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — MORE than one hundred tourism businesses and events have been shortlisted for a regional accolade in Scotland’s premier tourism and events awards. Accommodation providers, visitor attractions, hotels, restaurants, events and individuals the length and breadth of the country are in the running for a Scottish Thistle Award,… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & The America winners announced

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Jamaica, 2022-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The finest travel brands from across the Americas and the Caribbean have been unveiled at a star-studded Gala Ceremony in Jamaica. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & The America’s Gala Ceremony 2022 to find out who amongst them had been crowned… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport recognized with 2022 Airport Efficiency Excellence Award by Air Transport Research Society

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SJC has been named the most efficient airport in the 5-15 million passengers category in North America San José, Calif., 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Transport Research Society (ATRS), one of the most reputable aviation research societies, has awarded Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) the 2022 Airport Efficiency Excellence Award, for being… Read the full press release

Samui Airport earns Public Aerodrome Operating Certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT)

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Emphasizing its international-level operation standards Bangkok, Thailand, 2022-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited, the rightful owner of Samui Airport, led by Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President (4th from left), together with company executives, received a Public Aerodrome Operating Certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), represented by Mr. Suttipong… Read the full press release

CDA and AAAE open nominations for the 2022 The Airports Going Green Awards

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Chicago, IL, 2022-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airports Going Green Awards were introduced in 2010 to recognize and celebrate leadership in sustainability. Seven individuals received accolades for their achievements in sustainable aviation. Since then, the AGG awards have added categories to be inclusive of people, projects, and partners that all contribute to the… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges recognized as a top hotel loyalty program by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Hotel Rewards Program

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Award-winning loyalty program praised for expanded member benefits as it makes Best Hotel Rewards Program list six years in a row ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc.  (NYSE: CHH), has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top hotel loyalty program, according… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels named a gold organization, ranking fourth in the 2022 LearningElite Awards program

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Annual learning and development benchmarking program recognizes Choice University learning platform for workforce development efforts ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has been named a gold organization, ranking fourth in the 2022 LearningElite Awards program for the Choice University learning platform. Choice… Read the full press release

The Fearrington House Restaurant celebrates its 40th anniversary with series of events

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Pittsboro, NC, 2022-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Fearrington House Inn – just named by Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards” as one of the “15 Best Resorts in the South” — will celebrate the Fearrington House Restaurants’ 40th anniversary with a series of events highlighting the restaurant’s historic place in the South’s culinary scene. The Fearrington House… Read the full press release

The Hotel Britomart wins Best Luxury Hotel and Best Restaurant at the 2022 Hospitality New Zealand Awards

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AUCKLAND, NZ, 2022-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hotel Britomart has added two more awards to its already extensive list: Best Luxury Hotel and Best Restaurant for the hotel restaurant kingi, at the 2022 Hospitality New Zealand Awards. “We’re delighted to be recognised again by our industry peers,” says General Manager Clinton Farley. “These… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora named Best Luxury Hotel Worldwide by Luxury Travel Advisor

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French Polynesian resort awarded best in class by Luxury Travel Advisor Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2022-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has been named the Best Luxury Hotel Worldwide by Luxury Travel Advisor, in their annual Awards of Excellence. The Awards of Excellence recognize companies considered to be the elite suppliers in the luxury travel category… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways earns ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification

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The award-winning airline group has a total number of 14 International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certificates DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to recognise its commitment in preventing work-related injuries and improving the wellbeing of its employees by attaining ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, awarded… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines named as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2022 by Forbes for the fifth consecutive year

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Carrier once again named on list for its continued investment in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion DALLAS, TX, 2022-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) proudly receives more accolades for its continued commitment to making Southwest® a more diverse and inclusive organization, where Employees thrive, feel appreciated, valued, and have an authentic sense of… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines scores 100 on 2022 Disability Equality Index for the third consecutive year

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Carrier scores 100 on 2022 Disability Equality Index Dallas, TX, 2022-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Jul 20, 2022) announced it earned the top score on Disability:IN®, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide, 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI). The carrier’s continued focus on its diversity, equity, and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman voted #1 Top City Hotel in Jordan by Travel + Leisure readers

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Four Seasons Hotel Amman ranked #1 Top City Hotel in Jordan Amman, Jordan, 2022-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman has once again cemented its position as Jordan’s top luxury destination, taking home a 2022 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Award. Every year Travel + Leisure readers vote for their favorite hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways honoured with ‘Airline of the Year’, ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’, ‘Best Business Class’ awards at the AirlineRatings Awards

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Award-winning airline recognised for its outstanding service and commitment to its passengers as it grows its network to over 150 destinations DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has again taken the top prize at the AirlineRatings Awards by securing the prestigious ‘Airline of the Year’ award in addition to being named… Read the full press release

Viking® named #1 Ocean Line and #1 River Line by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler

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Viking is Also Rated #1 for Both Rivers and Oceans by Condé Nast Traveler Becoming the First Cruise Line Ever to Simultaneously Earn #1 in its Categories from Both Publications Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking® (www.viking.com) first in its categories in the 2022 World’s Best Awards, which… Read the full press release

Air Canada recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers by Forbes

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MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers by Forbes in its inaugural ranking of Canadian companies. According to Forbes, this award demonstrates “excellent leadership and success” and “signifies to potential employees that Air Canada’s brand belongs to the top performers.” “We are thrilled with… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton once again named top luxury brand by the J.D. Power 2022 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study

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BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton is proud to announce it has been named the top luxury brand by the J.D. Power 2022 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study for a second consecutive year, representing the highest guest satisfaction rating among travelers in the study’s luxury segment. The Ritz-Carlton has… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels honored with Bronze Award for the Non-Broadcast: General Recruitment category at the 43rd Annual Telly Awards

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has been named a Bronze Award winner for the Non-Broadcast: General Recruitment category at the 43rd Annual Telly Awards. Honoring excellence in video and television across all screens, the Telly Awards are judged by leaders… Read the full press release

The Circle at Zurich Airport presented with the Minergie and LEED Platinum certificates

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Circle at Zurich Airport has been officially certified for its sustainability. Both the Minergie and LEED Platinum certificates were presented at an event. The Circle is not only the largest Minergie certified building in Switzerland, but also the LEED Platinum certified building with the highest number… Read the full press release

London City Airport recognised with Digital Transformation Award at the 32nd ACI Europe Annual Congress

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Airport recognised for pioneering Digital Air Traffic Control Tower project European award notes the successful cross industry partnership working with NATS, SAAB and CAA as integral LCY receives the award at the 32nd Annual ACI Europe Congress in Rome London, UK, 2022-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Following on from being named by the Daily Telegraph… Read the full press release

Spirit earns top ranking in both the Port of Seattle Fly Quiet Awards and the LAX Fly Quieter Program

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Spirit receives top marks in Seattle and Los Angeles MIRAMAR, FL, 2022-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Two major West Coast airports have recently recognized Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) for operating with noise levels consistently lower than other airlines — high marks for the airline with leading low fares. Spirit received the top ranking in its respective… Read the full press release

Gerry’s dnata obtains IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations Station Accreditation at Islamabad International Airport dnata

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Islamabad, Pakistan, 2022-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Gerry’s dnata, Pakistan’s leading ground services provider, continues to be recognised for achieving the highest safety standards. The company obtained IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Station Accreditation at Islamabad International Airport (ISB), following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of its ground handling operations at the airport. Syed… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport named as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport by the Civil Aviation Authority

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has been revealed as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport in recent data released by the Civil Aviation Authority. Figures from the first three months of 2022 reveal that Belfast City Airport had the largest percentage of scheduled and chartered flights arriving and departing… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines recognized by two major airports in the U.S. for its noise reduction efforts

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Spirit receives top marks in Seattle and Los Angeles MIRAMAR, FL, 2022-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Two major West Coast airports have recently recognized Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) for operating with noise levels consistently lower than other airlines — high marks for the airline with leading low fares. Spirit received the top ranking in its respective category… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority names Belfast City Airport the country’s Most Punctual Airport

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has been revealed as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport in recent data released by the Civil Aviation Authority. Figures from the first three months of 2022 reveal that Belfast City Airport had the largest percentage of scheduled and chartered flights arriving and departing… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways wins awards for ‘Best for Wellbeing Onboard’ and ‘Best for Kids Kit Onboard’ at the Onboard Hospitality Awards

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Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, scored two big wins at the Onboard Hospitality Awards held this week at the World Travel Catering Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg, Germany –– receiving the awards for ‘Best for Wellbeing Onboard’ and ‘Best for Kids Kit Onboard’. As part of its ‘Travel Ready’… Read the full press release