Category Archives: Travel Awards

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort named the #1 hotel within the category of Best Hotels and Best Resorts in Orlando by U.S. News & World Report

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For the eighth year in a row, Four Seasons Resort Orlando receives the top honour Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, U.S.A., 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information, recognized Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort as the #1 hotel in the… Read the full press release

IATA and Carleton University team up to launch the Professional Certificate in Air Transport Principles and Policy

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Montreal, Canada, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is partnering with Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) in Ottawa, Canada, to launch the Professional Certificate in Air Transport Principles and Policy. The online, instructor-led program is aimed at both public policy makers and aviation professionals and will be delivered… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines remains in FORTUNE’s 2022 list of World’s Most Admired® Companies

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Carrier celebrates being a mainstay on the list since 2009 DALLAS, TX, 2022-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Feb 2, 2022) was named to FORTUNE’s 2022 list of World’s Most Admired® Companies. The carrier is ranked at No. 28 and is also ranked No. 5 on the industry list. Southwest®… Read the full press release

Louis Cella and Bill Ott will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during the 48th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism

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LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Louis Cella and Bill Ott will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during a noon luncheon on Monday, Feb. 28, during the 48th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference will be held in Fayetteville Feb. 27 through March 1. The Hall… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels named a Hotel Visionary Award winner by Hospitality Technology

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Hospitality Technology Recognizes Leading-Edge Revenue Management System ChoiceMAX in Enterprise Innovator Category ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Jan-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on its more than eight decades of innovation, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) was named a Hotel Visionary Award winner by Hospitality Technology in the Enterprise Innovator category for its new revenue management system, ChoiceMAX. The award,… Read the full press release

dnata receives IATA’s CEIV Pharma and CEIV Live Animal certifications in Brussels at its facilities in Brussels Airport

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Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has been certified by the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for its industry-leading pharma and live animal handling processes at its cargo facilities and the Animal Care & Inspection Centre at Brussels Airport (BRU). Stef Vanbinst, Managing Director of… Read the full press release

Malaysia Aviation Group received certification for the “SAFEGUARD” Label by Bureau Veritas

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KLIA, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), a global aviation organisation comprising of business portfolios in airlines, aviation services and e-Commerce & travel business solutions, and Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, have signed an agreement to deploy the “SAFEGUARD” Label, which addresses the specific risks to all places where people… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy offers three lucky adventurers: an invitation to experience all of its 30 hotel brands over the course of 300 days

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As the Ultimate Host, the Global Travel Leader is Giving Explorers a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip Around the World BETHESDA, MD, 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Around the globe, intrepid travelers have been longing for the opportunity to embark on their next great escape and channel their primal need to wander. Today (JANUARY 18, 2022), Marriott… Read the full press release

Oman Air granted ‘Airline Retailing Maturity status’ under IATA’s ARM Index Program

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Muscat, Oman, 2022-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, today (17 01, 2022) announced that it has been granted ‘Airline Retailing Maturity status’ under IATA’s ARM Index Program. The certification recognizes that Oman Air uses Shop/Order capabilities compliant with the standard Enhanced and Simplified Distribution message… Read the full press release

William P. Hobby Airport earns 5-Star Airport status in the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating for 2022

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport maintained a 4-Star Rating while improving its yearly score Hobby Airport is the first 5-Star airport in North America HOUSTON, TX, 2022-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Houston now boasts the only 5-Star rated airport throughout the state of Texas and North America after William P. Hobby Airport achieved… Read the full press release

Air Tahiti Nui named a “Five Star Major Airline” for the third consecutive year in APEX’s Official Airline Ratings™

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LOS ANGELES, Calif., 2022-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Tahiti Nui has been named a “Five Star Major Airline” for the third consecutive year in the industry’s most sought after honor: APEX’s Official Airline Ratings™, the first airline rating program based solely on certified passenger feedback. The leading carrier to French Polynesia and the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo earns CEIV Live Animals certification by IATA

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DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo has long been committed to ensuring that all animals entrusted to the airline for transportation, receive the best care both on the ground and in the air. Now, following six months of intense process and product audits, Qatar Airways Cargo is proud to announce… Read the full press release

Aeroflot retains title as World’s Leading Airline Brand at the World Travel Awards 2021

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Moscow, Russia, 2021-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has retained its title as World’s Leading Airline Brand at the Grand Final of World Travel Awards 2021. The airline has affirmed leadership in this prestigious nomination for the fifth time running. The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 in the UK. Every year they are awarded… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora named Best Overall Overwater Bungalow in the World by Brides

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Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2021-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has been named Best Overall Overwater Bungalow in the World by Brides. Each of the Resort’s 108 one- and two-bedroom overwater bungalow suites has been recently refreshed, reflecting a more contemporary Polynesian feel, complete with new furniture, fixtures, lighting, and technology. Measuring between 1,080 and 2,228 square… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport named as the “Best Airport in North America” and “Best Airport Dining” by Global Traveler (GT) magazine

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“Global Traveler” Magazine Names O’Hare “Best Airport in North America” for 18th Consecutive Year Chicago, IL, 2021-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is proud to share that Global Traveler (GT) magazine has named O’Hare International Airport as the “Best Airport in North America” for the 18th consecutive year and “Best… Read the full press release

CURA Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon awarded a Michelin star

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The prestigious Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal 2022 awarded a Michelin star (“High quality cooking, worth a stop”) to CURA Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, headed by Chef Pedro Pena Bastos. “It is with great enthusiasm that we announce that CURA Restaurant has been awarded one Michelin… Read the full press release

Qatar Aircraft Catering Company milestone: 16 million meals served in 2021; now serving more than 100,000 meals per day

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QACC played a pivotal role in securing Qatar Airways the ‘Best Food & Beverage’ award for the year 2022 in the APEX Passenger Choice Awards® DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Aircraft Catering Company (QACC), the aircraft catering subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, has reached a new milestone in its road to… Read the full press release

FLORENCE KAGISO WINS ‘THE INNOVATOR’ AWARD AT THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER READER AWARDS 2021

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CHOBE GAME LODGE, Botswana, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Let the celebrations begin! Desert & Delta’s very first female tour guide, Florence Kagiso, has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘The Innovator’ at the National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2021. At this year’s sixth annual Reader Awards, the public was invited to vote for… Read the full press release

British Airways the official travel partner of the 2021 Diana Legacy Awards

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London, UK, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is proud to have flown 15 young award winners from around the world to London for the 2021 Diana Legacy Awards as its official travel partner. The past and present winners travelled on British Airways flights from countries including the US, India, Italy and Germany… Read the full press release

Outrigger Wins Big at HM Awards for Hotel Excellence in Asia Pacific

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Outrigger Wins Big at HM Awards

  FIJI, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Outrigger Hospitality Group dominated the 2021 HM Magazine Hotel Management Awards held at a black-tie event in Sydney Town Hall December 3, taking five accolades. Outrigger’s President and CEO Jeff Wagoner won Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year. Darren Shaw of Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort won the South… Read the full press release

Emirates named World Class Airline at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards

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This pinnacle award category recognizes world-class excellence based on certified passenger feedback on products and services, health and safety, and sustainability Dubai, UAE, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been named World Class Airline at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards, becoming one of the first airlines to be recognised in this new… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay recognised as Bahrain’s Favourite Hotel 2021 by the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards

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Bahrain’s leading island resort awarded as Favourite Hotel in Bahrain 2021 Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — As the world slowly begins reopening, readers from across the world came together to share the travel experiences and destinations they love the most in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards. Four Seasons Hotel… Read the full press release

dnata USA awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Accreditation

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New York, USA, 2021-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, continues to be recognised for achieving the highest safety standards. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded dnata USA the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Accreditation, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of… Read the full press release

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium names Rick Hudson as the recipient of the Zoo’s 2021 Commitment to Conservation Award

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Powell, OH, 2021-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is proud to name Rick Hudson as the recipient of the Zoo’s 2021 Commitment to Conservation Award. Hudson is highly regarded in the wildlife conservation community through his work benefiting endangered turtles, tortoises, and iguanas. The Zoo’s Commitment to Conservation Award was… Read the full press release

Vail Resorts named a CIVIC 50 honoree and one of Newsweek’s ‘America’s Most Responsible Companies’

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Broomfield, Colo., 2021-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second straight year, Vail Resorts has been named both a CIVIC 50 honoree and one of Newsweek’s ‘America’s Most Responsible Companies.’ Just announced, these annual awards celebrate companies with an ongoing commitment to supporting the health and sustainability of the communities in which they operate…. Read the full press release

Budapest Airport receives carbon neutral certification for the fourth consecutive year

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Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport has been awarded carbon neutral certification for the fourth year in a row, continuing to be one of the 362 airports in the world that operate in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner, fully offsetting the carbon emissions generated by their operations. Budapest Airport joined… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named ‘World Class’ airline and ‘2022 Five Star Global Airline’ at the APEX/IFSA Awards

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Airline among the first to be rated ‘World Class’ as part of new rating system and named a ‘2022 Five Star Global Airline’ in the APEX Official Airline Ratings™, in addition to securing two APEX Passenger Choice Awards® for Best Food & Beverage and Best Seat Comfort Accolades recognise the airline’s innovative approach and exemplary… Read the full press release

KLM honoured with 2022 APEX World Class Award

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has been awarded the 2022 APEX World Class Award. This is a new APEX award and the highest category in its global awards for the airline industry. It represents exceptional recognition of achievements in areas such as safety well-being and sustainability. The last 20 months have pushed… Read the full press release

dnata again recognized for its consistently safe, quality and innovative services at the 2021 Aviation Business Awards

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 11th time, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the 2021 Aviation Business Awards. The award was accepted by Jaffar Dawood, dnata’s Senior Vice President for UAE Airport Operations, at a gala dinner in Dubai. Jaffar Dawood said: “We’re proud to… Read the full press release