Hostal Aptofive in Cuba is among the nominees for the International Travel Awards 2021.

Hostal Aptofive in Cuba

Salamanca, México, 2021-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hostal Aptofive offering in addition the bed and breakfast service in Havana Cuba, services of city tours, excursions and transfers, has obtained the Certificates of Excellence Awards 2017 and 2018 and the Travelers’ Choice  ​​Awards 2020 and 2021; they’re  annually granted by Tripadvisor: the world’s largest… Read the full press release

The Hostal Aptofive in Cuba has obtained the Travelers’ Choice ​​Awards 2021 granted by Tripadvisor

Hostal Aptofive in Havana Cuba

Salamanca, México , 2021-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hostal Aptofive operating in Havana, Cuba since 2013, has obtained the 2017 and 2018 certificates of excellence Awards and the Travelers’ Choice ​​Awards 2020 and 2021; these are awards annually granted by Tripadvisor, the largest travel portal in the world These prizes are annually awarded… Read the full press release

APEX again awards five-star APEX status to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) annually conducts an extensive survey among airline passengers. This study analyses evaluations of more than a million flights operated by around 600 airlines. Passengers are asked to rate features such as seat comfort, cabin service, food and drinks, entertainment and Wi-Fi…. Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group announces updates to its I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty program

Enhancements include all-new membership tiers, expanded earning and redemption options, new hotel experiences, first-time Refer-A-Friend bonus offer, and more  New York, New York, 2021-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group – which operates Preferred Hotels & Resorts and the newly launched Beyond Green  today (July 13, 2021) announced a series of much anticipated updates to its I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty program. From the brand new Explorer and Authority membership… Read the full press release

Marriott International named to 2021 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion list

Company Also Named to 2021 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion list BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second consecutive year Marriott International, Inc. has earned the top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and been named to the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion list…. Read the full press release

SFO’s video communications campaigns wins six STAR Awards

Airport honored by States of California and Nevada Chapter of National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced it has received multiple awards for video communications campaigns. In their 2021 STAR Awards, the States of California and Nevada Chapter of… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces recipients of its 2020 Spirit of True Hospitality Awards

Company presents “Spirit of True Hospitality” awards to hotels ranked highly by guests Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jul-01 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the recipients of its 2020 Spirit of True Hospitality Awards. The annual awards program recognizes the outstanding service, dedication, and… Read the full press release

Gerry’s dnata awarded GDP certification for safe and reliable pharmaceutical handling services at its facility in Karachi

Karachi, Pakistan, 2021-Jul-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Gerry’s dnata, the leading ground services provider in Pakistan, has been awarded the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for the safe and reliable pharmaceutical handling services at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Karachi. GDP is a program focused on systems for warehouses and distribution centres that store… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport earns ICAO recognition for its COVID-secure operation measures

London, UK, 2021-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has received international recognition for the measures it has put in place to provide a COVID-secure operation to protect its passengers and employees. Having worked closely with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and Public Health England, LJLA is one of only a… Read the full press release

Wyndham Destinations recognized with seven awards at the 2021 ARDA Timeshare Together Conference

ORLANDO, Fla., 2021-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership business, was honored with seven awards at the 2021 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Timeshare Together Conference in the areas of Sales & Marketing and Management & Administration. Among the company’s award wins, the Wyndham Destinations Club Wyndham Clearwater Beach sales… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality named best company brand in the “Excellence Brands – Tourism” Category of the 2021 German Brand Award

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality has been rewarded for its successful brand management by being named best company brand in the “Excellence Brands – Tourism” Category of the 2021 German Brand Award. The Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts brand was also the proud recipient of a “Special Mention” prize… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines honors Colleen C. Barrett with the introduction of CCB Institute

Carrier honors President Emeritus Colleen C. Barrett. DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (May 26, 2021) introduced the Colleen C. Barrett Institute for Cultural Excellence & Customer Service (CCB Institute), a website honoring Colleen C. Barrett and her incredible passion for nurturing a vibrant corporate Culture. As the Company… Read the full press release

Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021: Emirates voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time

DUBAI, UAE, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time by the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021. The airline also took home accolades for ‘Airline with the Best First Class’, and ‘Airline with Best Economy Class’. The wins demonstrate Emirates’ strategic approach to continuously improving… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels congratulates this year’s Best of Choice winners

Company’s Highest Honor Presented to Top Hotels in Domestic and International Portfolio for Excellence in Guest Satisfaction ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, today (May 24, 2021) announced the hotels named as “Best of Choice” award winners. One hotel was… Read the full press release

Swiss Inn Hotels & Resorts Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

Cairo, Egypt – May 23, 2021 — /Travel PR News/ — Swiss Inn Hotels and Resorts are delighted to announce that Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort, Swiss Inn TEDA Hotel Ain Sokhna and Swiss Inn Dahab Resort have been awarded The TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2021. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman wins 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

The Hotel’s great traveler reviews earn it a place among travelers’ favourites in Jordan Amman, Jordan, 2021-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman has been recognised as a 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner for being in the top 10 percent of hotels worldwide. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travelers around… Read the full press release

The Hotel Britomart named in Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2021 Hot List

Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Hot List ranks hotel among the world’s best Auckland , New Zealand, 2021-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hotel Britomart has been named one of the best new hotels in the world, landing a place on Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2021 Hot List. The 25th annual edition of the Hot… Read the full press release

EASA grants the first certificate for VR based Flight Simulation Training Device

COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2021-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted the first certificate for a Virtual Reality (VR) based Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD). The device, for rotorcraft pilots, enhances safety by opening up the possibility of practicing risky manoeuvres in a virtual  environment. This addresses a key… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport Greenairport partner meeting recognized outstanding environmental efforts of its airport partners

Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — During an online award ceremony held on Tuesday, Budapest Airport honored airport partners who made outstanding contributions to the sustainability of the airport and of aviation over the past year, despite the negative impacts of the global pandemic on aviation. It is now more than 5 years… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways Certified with the highest level 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating

Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways has been Certified with the highest level 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, becoming one of just six airlines worldwide to currently achieve this top recognition. The SKYTRAX COVID-19 Airline Safety Accreditation is regarded as a global benchmark for evaluating COVID-19 safe travel. The COVID-19 Safety… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A Expansion achieved Green Globes® for New Construction certification

Charlotte, North Carolina, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A Expansion – Phase I achieved Green Globes® for New Construction certification, recognizing sustainability efforts during the design and construction. The certification affirms the Airport’s commitment to current and future building operations best practices, occupant health and wellness, and reducing carbon… Read the full press release

Oman Air Holidays earns Safe Travels Stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is pleased to announce that Oman Air Holidays has received the Safe Travels Stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). The Safe Travels Stamp is the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp for… Read the full press release

Hyatt ranked No. 16 at the 2021 FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list

Hyatt celebrates this meaningful recognition during an exceptional year for the hospitality industry CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt has been named today (April 12, 2021) to the 2021 FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list, an annual ranking of companies with outstanding workplace cultures according to global research and consulting… Read the full press release

Eastside Awards and Belfast City Airport to recognise all that is good about East Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastside Awards in association with Belfast City Airport has built a reputation for recognising all that is good about East Belfast, and this year, more than any other, the organisers wanted to hear uplifting stories of how the community pulled together. The people of East Belfast… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines named the Airforwarders Association’s Domestic Airline of the Year for the 12th consecutive year

Carrier’s cargo organization recognized during challenging year in commercial aviation history DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Apr-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Cargo is being honored for its consistent work delivering outstanding service for its Customers in 2020. The carrier recently was named the Airforwarders Association’s Domestic Airline of the Year for the 12th consecutive… Read the full press release

Zi Yat Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Macao honored with One-Diamond rating at 2021 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide Awards

Macau, China, 2021-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Zi Yat Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Macao received a One-Diamond rating at the Meituan Dianping 2021 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide Award Ceremony held in Yangzhou, Jiangsu on March 26, 2021. The Black Pearl is not only a restaurant guide, but explores and promotes the Chinese culinary culture, and the development… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards opens voting for its World Travel Awards 2021

London, UK, 2021-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has opened voting across all regions worldwide for its 28th annual programme. Travel professionals, media and consumers are invited to vote for their favourite travel brands. Categories cover the entire spectrum of the travel and tourism industry, and range from hotels, resorts and destinations… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels and Cambria Hotels recognized for its leadership in travel advertising and digital marketing

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, along with its upscale Cambria Hotels brand, were honored in the 64th annual Adrian Awards for demonstrated excellence and thought leadership in travel advertising and digital marketing in 2020, out of more than 600 entries. The Adrian Awards, presented… Read the full press release

AHLA announces 2021 Stars of the Industry Awardees

‘Stars of the Industry’ Awards Recognize Hospitality Heroes, Supports Foundation   WASHINGTON, USA, 2021-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) today (March 23, 2021) honored the women and men across the country who selflessly led their teams and supported their… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines earns Diamond Certification for APEX’s Inaugural COVID-19 Health Safety Audit for Airlines

Inaugural COVID-19 Health Safety Audit for Airlines Tokyo, Japan, 2021-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) became the first airline in Japan to successfully receive Diamond Certification for providing the highest levels of safety measures throughout the travel experience. The inaugural audit was conducted by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and SimpliFlying,… Read the full press release