Category Archives: Travel Awards

Pacific Asia Travel Association announces the winners of the 2019 PATA Grand and Gold Awards

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Winners of the 2019 PATA Grand and Gold Awards are announced today (July 15, 2019) by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). These awards, generously supported and sponsored since 1995 by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year recognise the achievements of 27 separate organisations and individuals. The 2019 PATA Gold Awards… Read the full news article

Yu Yue Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou awarded one Michelin star for the second year in the 2019 Michelin Guide Guangzhou

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Guangzhou, China, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Yu Yue Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou was awarded one Michelin star for the second year in the 2019 Michelin Guide Guangzhou. Guangzhou is only the second city in Mainland China to receive the acclaimed Michelin star award, the world’s most highly- regarded restaurant recognition. Yu Yue Heen, located on 71st… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport announces 2019 He Tangata grants recipients

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four South Auckland schools, a waste minimisation programme, and a community food hub are among the recipients of Auckland Airport’s 2019 He Tangata grants, an annual community giving programme. “Auckland Airport is focused on being a good neighbour in South Auckland, and we are delighted to be… Read the full news article

The Bell Tower Receives its Third TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

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PERTH, Western Australia, 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Bell Tower has done it again! We are so excited to announce that for the third consecutive year The Bell Tower has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. These certificates are awarded from TripAdvisor to businesses with consistent excellent reviews on their site. What Are… Read the full news article

Shannon Group took home several awards at the Annual Aviation Awards 2019

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Shannon, Ireland, 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Group and Shannon based companies have soared again in the eyes of industry experts after claiming several awards at the Annual Aviation Awards 2019 at the weekend. Held at the Clayton Hotel on Friday night, the awards are the benchmark for excellence for those demonstrating best practice… Read the full news article

Viking Voted a #1 Ocean Cruise Line Four Years in a Row by Travel + Leisure readers

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Los Angeles, CA, 2019-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking® to the top of its categories in the 2019 World’s Best Awards, which were announced today (July 10, 2019) by the publication. Viking was named the #1 Ocean Cruise Line for ships carrying 600-2,199 guests and one of the… Read the full news article

AAAE announces the winners of the 2019 Airport Innovation Awards

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Alexandria, Va., 2019-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Innovation Accelerator – established by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as a hub for innovation to drive creative approaches and build airports of the future – today (July 11, 2019) announced the winners of the 2019 Airport Innovation Awards, which are given to… Read the full news article

Aberdeen International Airport received the highest rating of “very good” from CAA for disability access

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Aberdeen, UK, 2019-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen International Airport has received the highest rating of “very good” from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for disability access. The CAA has today (Thursday 11 July 2019) published its fourth annual report on the disability access of the UK’s largest airports, spanning a 12-month reporting period… Read the full news article

Merida, the Capital of the State of Yucatan, is Named One of the Best Cities In Mexico at Travel + Leisure 2019 World’s Best Awards

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New York, 2019-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The historic city of Merida, capital of Yucatan, has once again been named one of the top cities in Mexico by the readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine as announced this morning by the publication. Merida is the entry point to the State of Yucatan and a key… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Airlines win Gold and bronze at Business Traveller Awards

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Gold and bronze for the Lufthansa Group Airlines at this year’s Business Traveller Awards COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — At this year’s Business Traveller Awards, which were presented yesterday in Frankfurt, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group took first and third place in the category “Best Airline for Business Travelers in German and… Read the full news article

Kansas City Visitors Choice award winner for six straight years, The Chateau Avalon joins Ascend Hotel Collection

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Chateau Avalon Offers Kansas City Visitors a Unique, Globally Inspired Experience with Upscale Amenities ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chateau Avalon, winner of the Kansas City Visitors Choice award for six straight years, is the latest addition to the Ascend Hotel Collection’s portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels. The award-winning property is celebrated… Read the full news article

EDGE Restaurant and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Denver wins the 2019 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence

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Denver, U.S.A., 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Raise a glass! EDGE Restaurant and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Denver was awarded the 2019 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, one of just eight restaurants in Denver to receive the prestigious honour. The annual Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards recognise restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport lands top honours at the 2019 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Delivering a food and dining experience with a uniquely New Zealand flavour has landed Auckland Airport top honours at the 2019 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards in Dallas. Auckland Airport’s new look international terminal restaurant precinct took out the Airport Food & Beverage Offer of the Year –… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo consolidated its leadership position in the global air cargo industry by winning five prestigious awards since the start of 2019

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates has won a number of international accolades since the start of 2019, in recognition of the outstanding quality of the air cargo services it provides to its customers. The air cargo carrier consolidated its leadership position in the global air… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City airport congratulates Bangor as the ‘Best Kept Large Urban Centre’ at Ireland’s Best Kept Town Awards 2019

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangor has been named as the ‘Best Kept Large Urban Centre’ at the prestigious Ireland’s Best Kept Town Awards 2019. Judges were particularly impressed with the exceptional maintenance of Ward Park, Project 24, Bangor Castle Walled Garden, along with the beauty of the Marina. The cultivation of… Read the full news article

SFO awarded renewal of Airport Carbon Accreditation by the Airports Council International (ACI)

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today (July 1, 2019) announced a major environmental milestone with the renewal of its certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program by the Airports Council International (ACI), the foremost advocate for airport operators worldwide. First awarded to SFO in 2016,… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways wins four out of six 2019 Airline Passenger Experience Association’s (APEX) Passenger Choice Awards

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The airline was named ‘Best Overall Carrier in the Middle East’, ‘Best Cabin Service in the Middle East’, ‘Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East’, and ‘Best Seat Comfort in the Middle East’ Qatar Airways swept four out of six awards in the highly competitive Middle East category – an all-time record for a… Read the full news article

WIZZ AIR IS THE MOST PUNCTUAL AIRLINE IN AUSTRIA AND THE GREENEST AIRLINE IN EUROPE

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, one of the fastest-growing airlines in Europe and the largest low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, is the most punctual airline in Austria that hasn’t cancelled a single flight in 2019 from the Austrian capital. The analysis carried out by a passenger rights portal awarded Wizz Air the… Read the full news article

Aer Lingus becomes Alaska Airlines’ 16th Global Partner to offer award flights

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Aer Lingus becomes Alaska Airlines’ 16th Global Partner to offer award flights, making it easier to reach more than 900 destinations worldwide SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2019-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members have more ways to experience the sights and sounds of Europe with award redemptions now available through Aer Lingus, marking the… Read the full news article

Bangkok Airways received World’s Best Regional Airline 2019 and Best Regional Airline in Asia 2019 at The Skytrax World Airline Awards

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited, represented by Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President (center) together with the airline management, received two prestigious awards from Skytrax; “World’s Best Regional Airline 2019” and “Best Regional Airline in Asia 2019” at The Skytrax World Airline Awards which was held at the Paris… Read the full news article

Bangkok Airways launches Thank You for Your Love” promotion

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Offering Special Promotion and Treats for passengers Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited celebrates its recent world-class achievements which are World’s Best Regional Airline & Best Regional Airline Awards 2019 from Skytrax by offering exclusively-made and designed chocolate bites for passengers at its passenger lounges (domestic and international), Suvarnabhumi… Read the full news article

Fiji Airways earns Skytrax 4-Star rating at the 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards

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Fiji’s National Airline also leapfrogs three places to be named Best Airline Staff in Australia Pacific Nadi, Fiji, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline has been awarded the coveted Skytrax 4-Star rating at the 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards in Paris, joining a select group of elite airlines in this… Read the full news article

SFO concession team honored with multiple first-place awards by ACI-NA

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Airport honored for best new food and beverage concepts SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), the foremost advocate for airport operators in North America, has awarded San Francisco International Airport (SFO) multiple first-place awards for its concession concepts. In its annual award event, ACI-NA honored the SFO… Read the full news article

BWI Marshall Airport congratulates R&R Seafood Bar winning at the 2019 Airports Council International-North America Airport Concessions Awards

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Restaurant’s Third-Place Award Adds to Accolades for BWI Marshall’s Food & Retail Program Baltimore, MD, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — R&R Seafood Bar, a restaurant and raw bar at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, was recently honored in the 2019 Airports Council International-North America Airport Concessions Awards. R&R Seafood won third place in the Best… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to win ‘Best Airline’ prize for a fifth time at the Skytrax World Airline Awards

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Airline also named ‘Best Airline in the Middle East,’ ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and ‘World’s Best Business Class Seat’ The national carrier of the State of Qatar becomes the first airline to win ‘Best Airline’ prize for a fifth time in what are widely regarded as the ‘the Oscars of the aviation industry’ DOHA, Qatar,… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport congratulates Knockbreda Nursery School at the Best Kept School Awards

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Knockbreda Nursery School, based in South-East Belfast, has been named the ‘Best of the Best’ at the Best Kept School Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport. In an unprecedented move, the nursery school took home a hattrick of awards at a ceremony held at… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport recognised with the ‘Right Place to Work Award’ at the 2019 Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards

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BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has won the ‘Right Place to Work Award’ at the 2019 Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards. The ‘Right Place to Work’ accolade is awarded to the business which has displayed a genuine commitment to environmental issues within the organisation, along with… Read the full news article

British Airways staff votes as the best in Europe at the Skytrax 2019 World Airline Awards

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British Airways wins the Best Airline Staff in Europe award at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards Cabin crew and airport colleagues were praised for their friendly welcome The airline also won awards for Most Improved Airline in Europe, Best Airline Staff in United Kingdom and Best Cabin Crew in the United Kingdom LONDON, UK,… Read the full news article

OpenTable unveils the annual 100 Best Al Fresco Restaurants in America for 2019

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Restaurants in California, Florida and Hawaii Receive Most Honors; Winners Span 19 States and Washington, D.C. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As the days grow longer and we approach the official start of summer, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) today unveiled the annual 100 Best… Read the full news article

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko recognised as “Bulgaria’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2019” by World Travel Awards

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Bansko, Bulgaria, 2019-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko has been recognised as “Bulgaria’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2019” by World Travel Awards. The red-carpet gala ceremony took place on Saturday, 8 June on the Portuguese island of Madeira. The online votes were cast by professionals working within the tourism industry and by… Read the full news article