Category Archives: Travel Awards

UNWTO Recognizes Innovative Startups Driving Morocco’s Tourism Recovery and Sustainability

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Africa, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has recognized the most influential innovators reshaping tourism in the Kingdom of Morocco. The finalists of the first Moroccan Tourism Startup Competition showcase the power of the sector for driving post-pandemic recovery, protecting cultural and natural heritage and providing opportunities for both rural and urban communities. After… Read the full press release

Houston Airports Recognizes Local Artist Edgar Medina for Heroic Actions at William P. Hobby Airport

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Houston creative Edgar Medina was painting inside the 5-Star airport when he witnessed a passenger fall onto a moving sidewalk. HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Airports is recognizing local artist Edgar Medina for his quick actions in helping a passenger at William P. Hobby Airport. At the time of the incident,… Read the full press release

Minor Hotels Shines at Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2023 Awards with Over 270 Honors and 19 ‘Best of the Best’ Accolades

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels, one of the world’s largest hotel owners and operators, has secured more than 270 awards at the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2023 awards, including 19 prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ accolades that recognise the top 1% of listings on the site. The annual Travellers’ Choice Awards… Read the full press release

Cathay Cargo Receives IATA’s CEIV Lithium Batteries Certification, Ensuring Safe Air Cargo Transport Amid Growing E-commerce

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The CEIV quality-assurance adds to Cathay Cargo’s existing, industry-leading mitigations for lithium-ion battery shipments Hong Kong, China, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Cargo and the Cathay Cargo Terminal have received the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. With this new accreditation, both Cathay Cargo and the Cathay… Read the full press release

Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Wins Prestigious Hospitality Design Award for Nature-Inspired Luxury in Punta Mita

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Four Seasons first adult-only tented resort in the Americas named Best New Resort Brand Launch Punta Mita, México, 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico was named the winner of the New Resort Brand Launch category in Hospitality Design (HD) magazine’s prestigious 2023 Hospitality Design Awards. The annual HD Awards celebrate the best of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Receives Prestigious WELL Health-Safety Rating for Second Consecutive Year, Prioritizing Guest and Employee Health in the Post-COVID-19 Environment

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Beloved Mexico property again earns coveted wellness rating through the International WELL Building Institute Punta Mita, México, 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, a five-star oceanfront resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast, has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for the second consecutive year. The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport Wins Fourth Consecutive ‘Favorite Airport Dining’ Award in Trazee Awards

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Chicago, IL, 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is proud to announce that O’Hare International Airport was named “Favorite Airport Dining” for the fourth consecutive year in the ninth annual Trazee Awards from trazeetravel.com, a division of Global Traveler written for and by travelers age 25-40. “On behalf of… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels’ Cambria Hotels and WoodSpring Suites Ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction by J.D. Power Study

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WoodSpring Earns Top Honors for a Second Consecutive Year in J.D. Power Study ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), the industry’s challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in extended stay, is proud to announce that its Cambria Hotels and WoodSpring Suites brands have been ranked #1 in their respective segments in… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport Achieves Milestones in Passenger Traffic, Awards, and Safety in First Half of 2023

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Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The first half of 2023 has been a strong period for Budapest Airport in all respects: the series of developments worth more than 100 billion HUF over the past 4.5 years and the outstanding quality of the airport ecosystem have been confirmed by numerous awards based on… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Ranks Seventh Busiest Globally for Arrivals and Departures, Expects Full Pandemic Recovery by 2023

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Charlotte, North Carolina, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official. CLT ranks the seventh busiest airport worldwide and nationwide for arrivals and departures, according to Airports Council International (ACI) 2022 final rankings, which were released this month. Preliminary rankings were made public in early spring. For passenger traffic the Airport lands at 10th nationwide and 19th globally. Charlotte… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport Receives ‘Very Good’ Rating for Accessibility Services in CAA Annual Report

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has retained its ‘Very Good’ rating for accessibility services following the publication of an annual report conducted by The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The aviation regulator’s Airport Accessibility Report, which assesses 26 of the largest UK airports, details airports’ efforts in providing… Read the full press release

Copitas at Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru Ranks #38 on Asia’s Best Bars List for Second Time

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Bengaluru, India, 2023-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated on the 21st floor of Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru, Copitas stands out as the city’s glamorous cocktail destination, favoured by those in the know. The acclaimed bar has received the honour of being listed as #38 in the most prestigious list of Asia’s Best Bars for the second time in five… Read the full press release

Dani Brasserie at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Awarded Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator

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On the seventh floor of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, Dani Brasserie has been recognised by the prestigious North American wine and wine culture magazine for both its extensive wine list and the diversity of regions and wine producers it has to offer Madrid, Spain, 2023-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanks to a privileged location… Read the full press release

Dos Catrinas at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Receives Wine Spectator Award for Outstanding Wine Program

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Dos Catrinas restaurant named among the world’s best restaurants for wine Punta Mita, México, 2023-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, a five-star oceanfront resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast, announces that its beloved Dos Catrinas restaurant has been honoured for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best… Read the full press release

Viking Cruises Sweeps Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards in Oceans, Rivers, and Expeditions Categories

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Viking Makes History in 28th Annual World’s Best Awards Los Angeles, CA, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking® (www.viking.com) to the top of its categories for oceans, rivers and expeditions in the 2023 World’s Best Awards, which were announced today. Viking was once again named the #1 Ocean Line for… Read the full press release

Raffles Hotels & Resorts Takes #2 Spot in Best Hotel Brand Category at Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards

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New York City, NY, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce it has been awarded the coveted #2 position in the Best Hotel Brand category in the 2023 World’s Best Awards by Travel + Leisure, upholding the legendary brand’s status as a foremost leader in luxury hospitality. With an outstanding score of… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Dominates Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards with 46 Accolades, Including Top Honour for Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

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Four Seasons continues to lead the way in luxury hospitality with additional first-place wins in Greater Miami Beach and Athens, along with impressive representation across categories as voted by Travel + Leisure readers Toronto, Canada, 2023-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been recognized in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards with… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Dominates Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards with 57 Member Hotels Recognized

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2023-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is delighted to celebrate 57 member hotels recognized in this year’s Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. Nine of these properties are honored in the “Best 100 Hotels in the World” list in addition to three hotel collections that… Read the full press release

ONE FORTY at Four Seasons Resort Lanai Receives Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence

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Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2023-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wine Spectator announced the winners of the magazine’s 2023 Restaurant Awards, recognizing ONE FORTY at Four Seasons Resort Lanai with an Award of Excellence. The restaurant specializes in the rich Hawaiian bounty of the sea along with quality American meat such as Hawaiian ahi, seafood risotto featuring Kauai shrimp, Colorado lamb rack, coffee crusted… Read the full press release

Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach Wins the Best Family Resort Award 2022/2023

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Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, 2023-Jul-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach today announced it has been recognized as the Holidays with Kids Best Family Resort Award 2022/2023 winner for catering to their family traveler needs. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver a fantastic experience to family travelers around the globe,… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways (ANA) Becomes First Japanese Airline to Receive CEIV Fresh Certification for Perishable Transportation

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ANA has received IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Fresh certification, a global standard for perishable product transportation. ANA’s quality management system, including personnel, training, quality control and handling manuals was approved by IATA to receive the certification. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and… Read the full press release

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Receives Multiple Awards for Construction Achievements

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Dallas, TX, 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has received five Project Achievement awards from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) North Texas. Among these recognitions, DFW was named Owner of the Year, commending the Airport’s commitment to advancing the construction management industry, supporting professionals, and fostering investment… Read the full press release

Ljubljana Tourism Wins Prestigious Travel Marketing Award for TikTok Success

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Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Ljubljana Tourism was awarded The Travel Marketing Award in the social media category for its TikTok profile and the “Volleyball on the Ljubljanica” sports spectacle. This prestigious accolade is one of the most sought-after marketing awards in the travel and tourism industry. The esteemed ceremony took place… Read the full press release

KOLLÁZS Brasserie&Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest Receives Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for Outstanding Wine Selection

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Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — KOLLÁZS Brasserie&Bar, renowned for its exceptional culinary experiences, has been honoured with the prestigious Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator magazine. KOLLÁZS Brasserie&Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest is the only hotel restaurant in Budapest receiving this esteemed recognition for its outstanding wine selection, curated by the highly acclaimed Head Sommelier Gabor Becker…. Read the full press release

Viking Named Best Luxury River Cruise Company and Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises by Luxury Travel Advisor

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Viking Only Line to Win Best in Both River and Ocean Categories for Four Years Los Angeles, CA, 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury Travel Advisor has named Viking® (www.viking.com) the “Best Luxury River Cruise Company” and “Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises” in the publication’s 2023 Awards of Excellence. Viking is the first… Read the full press release

Khiri Travel and Cardamom Tented Camp Hailed Among the Best

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2023-Jun-12 — /Travel PR News/ —  Two YAANA Ventures companies were lauded in the 2023 Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards for Asia Pacific, which were revealed 5 June. Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia readers recognised YAANA Ventures’ Cardamom Tented Camp ecolodge in Cambodia and Khiri Travel, a pan-Asian destination management company, as… Read the full press release

OUTRIGGER Khao Lak Beach Resort Earns High Acclaim On Three Separate Review Platforms

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PHUKET, THAILAND, 2023-Jun-6— /Travel PR News/ — OUTRIGGER Khao Lak Beach Resort has gathered three leading guest satisfaction accolades in the last few weeks. Tourists travelling with HolidayCheck have praised the resort which has earned the accolade “Recommended on HolidayCheck 2023”. HolidayCheck enables package travel reviews and bookings in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, under the… Read the full press release

Discover the Wonders of Egypt with a Lavish Stay at Holiday Inn and Suites Cairo Maadi

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CAIRO, 2023-May-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday Inn and Suites Cairo Maadi is committed to providing its guests with the highest level of comfort and luxury. The hotel has deservedly won a Luxury Lifestyle Awards in 2023 for the Best Luxury Residential Suites in Cairo. The spacious 63 residential suites at Holiday Inn and Suites Cairo Maadi provide a peaceful ambiance… Read the full press release

OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is Green Seal Certified

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The premier beach resort brand is the first in Fiji and Hawaii to earn Green Seal accreditation FIJI / HAWAII, 2023-May-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Premier beach resort brand OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels has successfully achieved Green Seal certification for key properties in Fiji and Hawaii. OUTRIGGER is first in the State of Hawaii… Read the full press release

AHLA and HTNG launch annual award to recognize innovation in hospitality technology

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WASHINGTON, DC, 2023-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association and its technology committee, HTNG, announced the inaugural AHLA Technology Acceleration Award, a new program to recognize companies that are advancing innovation in hospitality technology. The award program will be held annually, and winners of this year’s event will be announced… Read the full press release