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

Japan Airlines certified earns 5-Star Skytrax COVID-19 Rating

Tokyo, Japan, 2021-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has been certified by Skytrax with a 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, becoming one of the few airlines worldwide to achieve the accolade. The Skytrax COVID-19 Rating is a trusted assessment and certification of airline health and safety measures during the coronavirus pandemic that… Read the full press release

Gulfstream’s APU repair facility recognized as a Center of Excellence by Honeywell Aerospace

State-Of-The-Art Facility Has Completed More Than 2,000 APU Repairs SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today (March 15, 2021) announced its auxiliary power unit (APU) repair facility has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by Honeywell Aerospace, the APU manufacturer. “Gulfstream has been a longstanding partner with Honeywell and… Read the full press release

SFO included on Fast Company’s list of Most Innovative Companies for 2021

Airport honored for healthy, human-centric design of Harvey Milk Terminal 1 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, 2021-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Fast Company, the world’s leading business media brand, has named SFO on its list of Most Innovative Companies for 2021. In the “travel” category, SFO was honored for the environmentally friendly, human-centric design of Harvey… Read the full press release

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s terminal reconstruction and expansion project recognized with ACEC’ 2021 Engineering Merit Award

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2021-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s terminal apron reconstruction and expansion project has received the American Council of Engineering Companies’ 2021 Engineering Merit Award. The project — done in collaboration with Livonia-based engineering, architecture and construction firm C&S Companies — was selected for this high honor… Read the full press release

Bombardier demonstration aircraft operations team earns Stage 3 IS-BAO certification

Stage 3 IS-BAO certification validates Bombardier’s vigour in developing and maintaining an effective safety culture Bombardier first achieved Stage 3 IS-BAO safety rating in 2018; renewal further highlights ongoing efforts to exceed all safety protocols Bombardier’s Safety Standdown event and monthly Safety Talks highlight industry-wide commitment to ongoing knowledge-based safety training Montréal, Canada, 2021-Mar-17 —… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson named Best Large Airport in North America by Airports Council International (ACI) World

This recognition from Airports Council International – World underscores Pearson’s ongoing commitment to passenger service excellence, health and safety TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2021-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fourth year in a row, Toronto Pearson has been named “Best Large Airport in North America serving more than 40 million passengers” by Airports Council International… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Denver recognised as the #1 Best Hotel in Denver by U.S. News and World Report

Denver, U.S.A., 2021-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognised publisher of consumer advice and information, awarded Four Seasons Hotel Denver as the #1 Hotel in the category of Best Hotels in Denver and the #3 in Best Colorado Hotels. “We are extremely proud to be recognised as the #1 Best Hotel in Denver… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail honoured as #1 Best Hotel and #1 Best Resort in Vail by U.S. News & World Report

Vail, U.S.A., 2021-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognised publisher of consumer advice and information, named Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail as the #1 Hotel and #1 Best Resort in the category of Best Hotels in Vail, and the #10 Hotel in the category of Best Hotels in Colorado. “We are… Read the full press release

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort and Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort among the 500 best hotels in the world

Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of Anantara Resorts in Thailand namely Anantara Chiang Mai Resort and Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort have been included in Travel+Leisure USA magazine’s iconic top 500 – an illustrious list that recognizes the 500 best hotels in the world, as chosen by their readers. The… Read the full press release

Eleven Rosewood Hotels & Resorts make it on Travel + Leisure’s 2021 T+L 500 list

Properties honored among the world’s best luxury hotels and resorts Hong Kong, 2021-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Eleven properties from Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, a global leader in luxury travel and lifestyle experiences, have been recognized on Travel + Leisure’s 2021 T+L 500 list. The celebrated awards program made its return this year following a six-year… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality again achieves “highest level of innovation” accolade in the WELT and ServiceValue Awards

Deutsche Hospitality emerges as the No. 1 innovator in its sector in the WELT and ServiceValue Awards Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Deutsche Hospitality has created a further branch benchmark by securing a third successive first place in the annual “Innovation” study carried out by the news channel WELT. In… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle earns Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide

Seattle, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seattle was recognised with the prestigious Five-Star award in the 63rd annual Forbes Travel Guide awards. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle also received its Four-Star Spa distinction for the ninth consecutive year. Both the Hotel and Spa have the highest and only Forbes Star awards in their respective categories in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island received highest honors at Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 annual Star Awards

Luxury hotel in the heart of the UAE capital maintains prestigious rating from Forbes Travel Guide’s Annual Star Awards Abu Dhabi, U.A.E, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, has announced its 2021 annual Star Awards. For the third consecutive year, Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Boston rated a Five-Star hotel by Forbes Travel Guide for 22 consecutive years

The iconic Boston property celebrates the prestigious designation, while remaining one of the most awarded Five-Star properties in the Four Seasons portfolio Boston, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — With the unveiling of the 2021 Forbes Travel Guide annual Star Rating list, Four Seasons Hotel Boston celebrates 22 consecutive years as a Five-Star hotel, the Guide’s highest… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva and Spa Mont Blanc earn Five Star rating at Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards

The iconic Geneva property is the only hotel in Switzerland to have achieved this prestigious distinction Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has unveiled its official 2021 Star Awards rating announcement, awarding both Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva and its iconic Spa Mont Blanc a Five Star rating, its highest honour. For the… Read the full press release

UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition winners announced

Startups from around the world have been recognized for their unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism in the UNWTO SDGs Global Startup Competition. Madrid, Spain, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The competition, which was supported by the United Nations Innovation Network, attracted some 10,000 initial proposals. From these, the jury chose 25 winners… Read the full press release

Southwest Rapid Rewards® program named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs 2021

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Feb 16, 2021) was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs 2021 for its Rapid Rewards® program. Southwest Airlines® was recognized under the Low-Cost Airlines subcategory. “Our Rapid Rewards program is designed to create value, flexibility, and ease for our Members—rewarding them for… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Earns Top Marks in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards

The Spa’s Najla Ceman is named as “Spa Employee of the Year” in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards New York, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has again recognised Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown with Five Stars each, culminating in the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach receives five star rating in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards for twenty-three consecutive years

Finalist for inaugural People First Star Award recognising people and culture trailblazers Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — With the announcement of the 2021 Star Awards by Forbes Travel Guide, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach celebrates twenty-three consecutive years as a Five-Star Resort and five consecutive years as a Five-Star Spa, the highest honour bestowed by the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club recognized as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel and Five-Star Spa

Finalist for the inaugural People First Star Award Surfside, Florida, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club is celebrating its second consecutive year as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel and Five-Star Spa, the highest recognition granted by the acclaimed authority in authentic Five-Star service with today’s debut of the 2021… Read the full press release

Four Seasons achieves record number of Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards for the sixth year in a row

Toronto, Canada, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts today (February 16, 2021) celebrates the exceptional achievements of properties, spas and restaurants around the globe in the annual Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards. Once again, Four Seasons holds the greatest number of Forbes Travel Guide Five-Stars ever awarded to a single brand,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest receives Five Star rating in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards

The iconic Budapest landmark property once again celebrates the prestigious designation, for the fifth consecutive year Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its official 2021 Star Awards rating announcement today (February 16, 2021), awarding Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest a Five Star rating, its highest honour, for the fifth consecutive… Read the full press release

Vail Resorts named to Forbes “America’s Best Large Employers” list for the fifth consecutive time

While navigating challenges of COVID-19, company remains committed to employee safety, values.  BROOMFIELD, Colo., 2021-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fifth consecutive time, Forbes has named Vail Resorts to its “America’s Best Large Employers” list—one 25 Travel & Leisure companies selected from an independent survey of 50,000 employees across various industries. Being included… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines named to FORTUNE’s 2021 list of World’s Most Admired® Companies

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (02/10/2021) announced being named to FORTUNE’s 2021 list of World’s Most Admired® Companies. Spirit is one three U.S. airlines included on the list, which serves as one of the definitive benchmarks on corporate reputation. FORTUNE surveys top executives and directors from eligible… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines awarded certified Platinum status in new health safety audit

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and SimpliFlying recognized Spirit Airlines with certified Platinum status in new health safety audit.   MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) was awarded Platinum status by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Health Safety initiative powered by SimpliFlying for the airline’s efforts in ensuring the highest standards of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis named Best Hotel in St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report 2021 Best Hotel rankings

Property ranks among the top 10 percent of luxury hotels in the United States 2021 Best Hotel rankings St. Louis, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis is honoured to be among the top-level hotels named “Best Hotels” by U.S. News & World Report, with a ranking of #1 in Best Hotel in St…. Read the full press release

Choice Hotels again named a 2021 BEST Award winner by the Association for Talent Development

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has been named a 2021 BEST Award winner by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) for a second year in a row. The accolade, which recognizes organizations that exemplify all aspects of talent development, highlights Choice’s continued commitment… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport recognized with Voice of the Customer honor

IND recognized for listening, responding to travelers during pandemic INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2021-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is among a select group of airports worldwide to be recently recognized with a Voice of the Customer honor, citing the Indy airport’s continued commitment and diligence in actively listening and responding to… Read the full press release