Category Archives: Travel Awards

Air New Zealand wins Airline of the Year by AirlineRatings.com for the third consecutive year

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand has again scooped the title of Airline of the Year by world leading airline safety and product rating review website AirlineRatings.com for the third consecutive year. The website’s editorial team praised Air New Zealand for its products, environmental commitment, innovation and internal culture which it says has resulted in… Read the full press release

Aeroflot named The Best Company for Business Travelers at Brand Awards in Moscow

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Moscow, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot was named the winner of Brand Awards in the nomination The Best Company for Business Travelers at the gala event in Moscow hosted by Fashion Events agency. Aeroflot is the winner of this award not for the first time. The carrier is a premium airline with a modern aircraft fleet which is among the youngest in the world. More than 30 Aeroflot… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airline wins Employer of Choice 2015 award by Careers in Africa

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ADDIS ABABA, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest, fastest growing and most profitable airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has won Employer of Choice 2015 award by Careers in Africa in an eventheld on Tuesday November 19, 2015  at Sandton Hilton hotel. Ethiopian was crowned Employer of Choice 2015 in… Read the full press release

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives won the 2016 Conde Nast Johansens Spa Awards for Excellence in the Best New Comer category

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We are proud to announce that Gil Lankanfushi, Maldives has won the 2016 Conde Nast Johansens Spa Awards for Excellence in the Best New Comer category – Africa, Indian Ocean and Middle East. MALDIVES, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — “The Eden of the Indian Ocean, Gili Lankanfushi is a favourite with spa aficionados and… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards: Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est, Zanzibar, Tanzania to host the Africa & India Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016

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LONDON, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est, Zanzibar, Tanzania, has been selected to host the Africa & India Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016. Set to take place on Saturday, April 9th, 2016, the dazzling red-carpet ceremony will welcome hospitality leaders and luminaries from across the regions…. Read the full press release

Asia Pacific Airline of the Year award given to Qatar Airways at the 2015 CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence

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SINGAPORE, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was named Asia Pacific Airline of the Year at last night’s 2015 CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence held in Singapore. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “To be named CAPA Asia Pacific Airline of the year rounds off a big year of… Read the full press release

Turkish Airlines awarded “Trade and Export Finance Deal of the Year 2015” by Global Financial Conferences at Bonds & Loans 2015 Turkey

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ISTANBUL, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The award for “Trade and Export Finance Deal of the Year 2015” by Global Financial Conferences at Bonds & Loans 2015 Turkey recognized the airline for a unique, complex, and innovative financing structure from the European Credit Agency (ECA) Guaranteed Italian Tax Lease. The proceeds were utilized for… Read the full press release

Sunwing: Resort chain Memories Resorts & Spa again received recognition as Grand Memories Varadero named “2015 Cuban Resort of the Year” by Cuba Journal

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TORONTO, ON, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Memories Resorts & Spa, an award-winning resort chain, has once again received impressive recognition as Grand Memories Varadero is named “2015 Cuban Resort of the Year” by Cuba Journal. “It’s an acknowledgement of the continuous hard work by team and staff at Grand Memories Varadero,” said Jordi Pelfort,… Read the full press release

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts won 28 awards at recent World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2015 in Hong Kong

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Named ‘Asia’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel Brand’ for Second Year  HONG KONG, 2015-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts outdid its incredible performance at last year’s awards to scoop an amazing 28 wins at the recent World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2015 held at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong. The brand, which is part of the… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive becomes the first ‘Business Aviation Operator’ in the Middle East to be awarded the EASA third-country operator safety certificate

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Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division obtains European safety authorisation DOHA, Qatar, 2015-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, is the first ‘Business Aviation Operator’ in the Middle East and one of first worldwide to be awarded the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) third-country operator (TCO) safety certificate. By 2016, all… Read the full press release

Aer Rianta International named best large company for The Loop at Dublin Airport at the 2015 Retail Excellence Ireland Awards

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Shannon, Ireland, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — ARI was named best large company for The Loop at Dublin Airport at the 2015 Retail Excellence Ireland Awards at their annual awards ceremony in Galway on Saturday night. The Retail Excellence Ireland Awards in association with Barclaycard recognises Ireland’s best retail stores, companies, people and websites. This… Read the full press release

Coco Collection won the award for Luxury Hotel Brand in Maldives at 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards in Hong Kong

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MALDIVES, 2015-11-16 — /Travel PR News/ — At the 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards gala ceremony held at Harbour Grand Hong Kong, Coco Collection won the award for Luxury Hotel Brand in Maldives. With a strong reputation as a luxury brand offering stylish and sophisticated escapes that design experience-led stays for the guests, this award is… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport CEO Arnaud Feist named “Man of the year” at the Travel Magazine Gala Awards

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Brussels Airport Company Chief Executive Officer Arnaud Feist was proclaimed “Man of the year” at the Travel Magazine Gala Awards Evening for travel industry professionals. Under Feist’s management, Brussels Airport has waxed into a dynamic airport, that is representative of the capital of Europe, and appealing to business travellers as well as holidaymakers who are… Read the full press release

GBTA and Project ICARUS announce the winners of the third annual European Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards

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Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Furthering Business Travel and Meetings Sustainability Programs Frankfurt, Germany, 2015-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Project ICARUS are proud to announce the winners of the third annual European Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards. The awards recognize travel buyers, suppliers, intermediaries and teams who can demonstrate outstanding… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines named the Airline of the Year for 4th year in a row at African Airlines Association’s 47th Annual General Assembly

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ADDIS ABABA, 2015-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest, fastest growing and most profitable airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has been named for the fourth year in a row as the Airline of the Year by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) at its 47th Annual General Assembly held between… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways honoured with award for its humanitarian efforts in Nepal from Airlink

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has received an award from Airlink, a humanitarian nonprofit organisation that links airlines with prequalified nonprofits, for its efforts following the Nepal earthquake disaster in April this year. When the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck… Read the full press release

Brand Keys ranked Avis as one of the top 40 consumer brands across a broad range of industries

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-11-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental today announced that it has been named to the 2015 Brand Keys Loyalty Leaders List. The 19th annual survey conducted by Brand Keys, the New York-based brand and customer loyalty and engagement research consultancy, ranked Avis as one of the top 40 consumer brands across… Read the full press release

O’Hare and Midway International Airports recipients of 9/11 Medals from the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police

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CHICAGO, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that several members of its Safety and Security Section, as well as some of its airport security partners at O’Hare and Midway International Airports, are recipients of 9/11 Medals from the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police (INTERPORTPOLICE). The… Read the full press release

Middle East publication Aviation Business honoured Qatar Executive with Best Business Aviation Operator of the Year 2015 award

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Qatar Airways’ Corporate Jet Division Wins Key Accolade At Aviation Business Awards in Dubai DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2015-11-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, has been honoured with the Best Business Aviation Operator of the Year 2015 award by the prestigious Middle East industry publication Aviation Business. The Best Business Aviation… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International awarded “Ocean Cruise Partner of the Year” and “Best Travel Agent Support” by AAA Travel

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MIAMI, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International was awarded “Ocean Cruise Partner of the Year” and “Best Travel Agent Support” by AAA Travel. The award which recognizes a company’s commitment to providing AAA travel agents and members with exemplary travel services and products was presented at the annual AAA Travel Conference in… Read the full press release

Waldorf Astoria Chicago takes the top spot as #1 hotel in US at Condé Nast Travelers’ 28th annual Readers’ Choice Awards

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Waldorf Astoria Chicago Tops Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice as Best U.S. Hotel for a Third Time MCLEAN, Va., 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 28thannual Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts worldwide. For a third time, the Waldorf Astoria… Read the full press release

Bus engineering apprentices recognised at Stagecoach’s 11th annual Apprentice of the Year Awards

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Recognition for outstanding UK Bus apprentices PERTH, Scotland, 2015-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach’s top UK Bus apprentices have been recognised at the company’s 11th annual Apprentice of the Year Awards. Nine bus engineering apprentices were awarded for their outstanding performance at a ceremony at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium in Manchester. The winners received cash… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts won “Service Champion Award” for the fourth time in a row

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First in branch and overall winner in Germany’s most extensive service ranking system Frankfurt, Germany, 2015-10-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Frankfurt-based hotel chain Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts has won a prestigious “Service Champion Award” for the fourth time in succession and has also achieved the title of best in branch in the Premium Hotels category. Overall… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Group named as a “Most Consistent Performer” in the Austrian Investment Rankings

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2015-10-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has followed up its “Most Wanted Investment Partner in Germany” Award by being named as a “Most Consistent Performer” in the Austrian Investment Rankings. The company beat off 16 further competitors to secure first place in the “Special Evaluation” category. The main reason for the… Read the full press release

First prize for Vietjet in The rural cuisine competition in Hanoi

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Hanoi, VIETNAM, 2015-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In the morning of 20 October 2015, at Vietnam Aviation Department, “The rural cuisine” festival was taken place as to celebrate 85 years of establishment of the Vietnamese Women’s Union. The leader of CAAV, The Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation and other units also attended in this… Read the full press release

Norwegian Cruise Line named “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards for 3rd consecutive year

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Wiesbaden, 2015-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line has been named “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year. The 22nd annual awards, held on October 17, are voted on by travel professionals and consumers from around the globe and honour the world’s top travel companies for… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines won the “Caribbean’s Leading Airline” award at the annual World Travel Awards in Bahamas

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PORT OF SPAIN, 2015-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fifth consecutive year Caribbean Airlines has won the “Caribbean’s Leading Airline” award at the annual World Travel Awards held this weekend at Sandals Emerald Bay Golf, Tennis & Spa Resort Great Exuma, Bahamas. Accepting the award on behalf of the airline, Chief Executive Officer,… Read the full press release

Travelport Smartpoint won Innovation Award at the Dutch Travel Industry Congress

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Langley, UK, 2015-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has continued to be recognised for its industry leading point of sale solution, Travelport Smartpoint, this time picking up the Innovation Award at the Dutch Travel Industry Congress.  Travelport fought off competition from five other nominees to win the coveted award,… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains voted Best UK Domestic Train Service at Business Traveller Awards 2015

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LONDON, 2015-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has been voted the Best UK Domestic Train Service at the Business Traveller Awards 2015. Regarded as the market’s benchmark for excellence, the Business Traveller Awards recognise the best service providers in business travel. Readers of Business Traveller voted Virgin Trains top for Domestic Train Service… Read the full press release

Sandals Resorts International wins Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand title at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015

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Great Exuma, Bahamas, 2015-10-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Sandals Resorts International has claimed the title of Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand for an unprecedented 22nd time at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015, cementing more than two decades at the top. On a night of high drama at host Sandals Emerald Bay in… Read the full press release