‘Fly and Win’ promotion by the award-winning airline changes the life of a UK-based Filipino nurse forever DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A nurse from the United Kingdom has won first prize in Qatar Airways’ ‘Fly and Win’ campaign; becoming a US dollar millionaire overnight. Two other lucky prize winners, from Kenya… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Awards
Patrick Bittner of the “Français” at the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof earns a Michelin star
Guide Michelin awards Patrick Bittner at the “Français” with one star Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — A tense wait has proved worthwhile. On 9 March 2022, the Guide Michelin revealed who the new stars of the German restaurant scene would be. The “Français” at the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, which is… Read the full press release
Iga Swiatek wins the Qatar TotalEnergies Open tournament in Doha
The highly competitive championship featured eight of the world’s top 10 players The first WTA 1000 tournament of the 2022 season was held between 20-26 February at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Airline and Official Retail… Read the full press release
Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts secures first place in YouGov’s the “2021 Brand of the Year” rankings
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality has another fabulous success to report. Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts has achieved first place in the “Hotels” category of the “2021 Brand of the Year” rankings produced by polling institute YouGov and the business newspaper Handelsblatt. This makes it 2021’s most popular hotel… Read the full press release
Marco Polo Xiamen achieved Silver Certification through EarthCheck in 2022
Xiamen, China, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Xiamen has achieved Silver Certification through EarthCheck in 2022, the world’s leading environmental management and professional services group for the travel and tourism industry. This is the fourth year in a row that the hotel has received silver certification. “This is a great honor and recognition… Read the full press release
SFO: Harvey Milk Terminal 1 the first airport in the world to earn LEED v4 Platinum certification
Airport’s newest terminal uses 60% less energy than comparable facilities SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced that Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has become the first airport terminal in the world to earn “Platinum” certification using the latest standards from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines receives FAA’s “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence”
MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is honored to receive the Federal Aviation Administration’s “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence” for the fourth consecutive year. The award is the highest distinction given by the administration for aviation companies that ensure 100 percent of their maintenance technicians complete additional FAA-developed safety training… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways adopts Avios as the reward currency for all Privilege Club members worldwide
Ground-breaking new partnership will open a new world of reward opportunities for Privilege Club members, in addition to their current redemption options The airline’s loyalty programme adopts Avios, a leading loyalty currency, on a 1:1 ratio with Qmiles DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has today (22 February 2022) announced that… Read the full press release
Deutsche Hospitality earns two separate employer awards
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality has landed two separate employer awards and thus delivered another fabulous success for the DH Family. The hotel group, which has around 11,000 staff worldwide, has held on to its “Germany’s Top Employer” status every year since 2010. This accolade is conferred following… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways congratulates Roberto Bautista Agut for his impressive victory at the Qatar Exxonmobil Open 2022
Bautista Agut defeated Basilashvili in the men’s annual championship final at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex The ATP 250 tournament featured top players including Andy Murray, Nikoloz Basilashvili and Denis Shapovalov DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Sponsor, and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Retail Sponsor… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center earns its first AAA Five Diamond Hotel Designation
Philadelphia, U.S.A., 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center has been accredited with its first AAA Five Diamond Hotel Designation. This achievement recognizes famed hotels in North America offering world-class luxury, amenities and indulgence for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Of the 26,000 properties inspected annually by AAA, less than one percent earn the… Read the full press release
Seventeen Rosewood properties included in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels list
Seventeen properties acknowledged among the world’s best luxury hotels and resorts, with seven ranking Dallas, TX, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Seventeen properties from Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, a global leader in luxury travel and lifestyle experiences, have been recognized on the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels list. Celebrated as one of the… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways congratulates Chelsea F.C. for winning the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021™ title
Chelsea edged Palmeiras in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021™ finals that took place at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium With just over nine months to go until the much-anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, fans can now secure their complete travel packages at qatarairways.com/FIFA2022 DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways extends… Read the full press release
IHG Hotels & Resorts recognized as Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality for the eighth year in a row
Recognition Marks Eight Straight Years in the United States and the First Time in Mexico Denham, United Kingdom, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has earned a 100 percent score on the 2022 Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and been recognized as a Best… Read the full press release
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
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
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
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
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
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
Malaysia Aviation Group earns Bureau Veritas Certification launches MHFlySafe campaign and logo
KLIA, 2022-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) today (24 January 2022) reinforces its commitment to safety and hygiene with the launch of its MHFlySafe campaign and logo, following a successful detailed audit by the Bureau Veritas Certification Malaysia on the Group airlines including Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, MASwings and AeroDarat Services, the… Read the full press release
dnata receives IATA’s CEIV Pharma and CEIV Live Animal certifications in Brussels at its facilities in Brussels Airport
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
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
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
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
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™
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
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
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
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
“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