Category Archives: Travel Awards

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort recognised as the winner of the Best Family Program by Virtuoso 2015 Best of the Best hotel awards

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Four Seasons Resort Orlando recognised for excellence in the category of Best Family Program Orlando, FL, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — International luxury travel network Virtuoso announced the winners of its prestigious 2015 Best of the Best hotel awards on August 12, 2015 at its 27th annual Virtuoso Travel Week conference, where Four Seasons… Read the full news article

Woodland Park Zoo’s conservation scientist Lisa Dabek, Ph.D. nominated for the prestigious 2016 Indianapolis Prize

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SEATTLE, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Woodland Park Zoo’s senior conservation scientist Lisa Dabek, Ph.D., has been nominated for the prestigious 2016 Indianapolis Prize in recognition of her groundbreaking conservation efforts in Papua New Guinea to save the endangered Matschie’s tree kangaroo through Woodland Park Zoo’s flagship conservation program, the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP). The… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport again shortlisted for the World Routes Marketing Awards 2015

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Shannon Airport has once again been shortlisted for the World Routes Marketing Awards 2015. SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The independent airport has been nominated in the category of Best Marketing of Airports in the world under 4 million passengers, an award that they won last year at a lavish ceremony in Chicago…. Read the full news article

Star Alliance named Best Airline Alliance by the readers of Frequent Business Traveler magazine

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NEW YORK CITY, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance by the readers of Frequent Business Traveler magazine (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com). The Frequent Business Traveler GlobeRunner Awards recognize the world’s best airlines, hotel chains, automobile manufacturers, car rental agencies, luggage manufacturers, and travel-related websites. “Our road warrior readers singled out Star… Read the full news article

JHM Hotels chairman of the board and CEO H.P. Rama to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit

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Costa Mesa, CA, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hasmukh P. (H.P.) Rama, chairman of the board and CEO of JHM Hotels, will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 25-27, 2016, in Los Angeles. This prominent award is presented to an individual who has made significant… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Wuhan awarded Creative Partner Trophy from the British Consulate General

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WUHAN, China, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — It was an honor and proud moment for Marco Polo Wuhan to receive the first ever awarded Creative Partner Trophy from the British Consulate General in a special ceremony at the hotel today. Mr. Nick Whittingham, the Consul General of the British Consulate-General Wuhan expressed his great… Read the full news article

AIG Travel wins CIO 100 Award for its Travel Guard C3 patented technology platform

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Honor for Travel Guard C3 patented technology solution reflects innovation and results HOUSTON, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — AIG Travel, which offers the Travel Guard® suite of travel insurance, emergency medical, assistance, and security solutions, has won a CIO 100 Award for its Travel Guard C3 patented technology platform, designed to help distribution partners personalize insurance… Read the full news article

Wyndham Worldwide recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of its “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” for the 12th year

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Parsippany, NJ, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide, (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, has been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of its “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” for the 12th year, placing 17th overall. The annual award recognizes Central Florida companies that make family a top… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways won two awards at the recent Australian Business Traveller Awards

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Qatar Airways’ A380 Lounge named “Best Inflight Lounge” and the A350 Economy Cabin named “Best Economy Class” at the Australian Business Traveller Awards 2015 Awards reaffirm Qatar Airways’ commitment to providing unparalleled comfort across all classes DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, crowned Airline of the Year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2015,… Read the full news article

List of Four Seasons 2015 Awards and Accolades

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Toronto, Canada, 2015-8-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons is honoured to have been recognized over the years by some of the most reputable industry groups and respected publications in the world for excellence in luxury hospitality. Whether recognized by industry leaders or guests, these awards and accolades reflect the commitment of Four Seasons… Read the full news article

Jersey: La Robeline Cider Company and La Manche Smokehouse awarded 2-Star Gold by Great Taste

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JERSEY, 2015-8-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The leading accreditation scheme for artisan and speciality food producers in the British Isles has awarded an unprecedented number of awards to local producers – including awarding two gold stars for a locally made cider and oak smoked butter. The world’s most coveted blind-tasted awards, Great Taste, has… Read the full news article

24/7 Wall Street includes Marriott International, Inc. in its “2015 Customer Service Hall of Fame”

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Bethesda, MD, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — 24/7 Wall Street, a financial news and opinion company, has selected Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) for its “2015 Customer Service Hall of Fame” for the company’s strong core value of “putting people first” and focus on employee satisfaction, which it says  leads to exceptional customer service. 24/7… Read the full news article

Aeroflot’s budget airline Pobeda recognized as one of the top 10 airlines in a global rating published by Skyscanner

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Moscow, 2015-8-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot’s budget airline Pobeda has been recognized as one of the top 10 airlines in a global rating published by kyscanner, a leading airfare search engine. According to Skyscanner, Pobeda was ranked in fourth place among airlines worldwide, above leading budget airlines like Ryanair, Air Asia and Wizz Air. The rating of top airlines was compiled based upon reviews and voting from Skyscanner… Read the full news article

Arik Air ranked as one of the top ten airlines in the world to offer most comfortable economy class seat

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Ikeja, Nigeria, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West Africa’s largest airline has been ranked as one of the top ten airlines in the world to offer most comfortable economy class seat. According to a report by www.airlinequality.com Arik Air is among ten airlines in the world that offers the most comfortable seats in… Read the full news article

oneworld® receives Trazees Favorite Airline Alliance award; its seventh best airline alliance award of the year

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NEW YORK, NY, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld® today collects its seventh best airline alliance award of the year, confirming its position as the world’s most highly prized airline alliance. It receives its latest honour in the debut Trazees, a new award scheme presented by Trazee Travel, the web publication focussed on travellers aged… Read the full news article

The Tourism Authority of Thailand announces the winners of the “One and Only” campaign

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Bangkok, 2015-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held a gala event to announce the winner of a social-media competition designed to raise the profile of the “Discover Thainess” marketing campaign amongst the world’s young people. The winner of the “One and Only” campaign was chosen from amongst three finalist… Read the full news article

New Zealand: Museum Art Hotel’s Hippopotamus restaurant’s duo win the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge in Sri Lanka

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A Wellington-based duo with French connections has just won the Dilmah Real High Tea Global Challenge in Sri Lanka. Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-7-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Executive Chef Laurent Loudeac and Assistant Maitre d’ Camille Furminieux of Hippopotamus restaurant, part of Wellington’s celebrated Museum Art Hotel establishment, competed with 21 teams from 14… Read the full news article

Philippines: Discovery Shores Boracay nominated in the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards

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BORACAY Island, Philippines, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Discovery Shores Boracay, the country’s multi-awarded luxury resort announces its most recent nomination in the world’s leading awards initiative for luxury hotels, the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards. As an esteemed Nominee under the following categories: Luxury Beach Resort, Luxury Island Resort and Luxury Wedding Destination, Discovery… Read the full news article

Marriott International’s luxury brands again recognized by travelers for high guest satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Named #1 For Seventh Year – JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts Moves Up 23-Points To Take Third Marriott’s Award winning Luxury Hotels Continue to be the Destinations of Choice for the Discerning and Next Generation Traveler  Bethesda, MD, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MAR) luxury brands, The… Read the full news article

The Ritz-Carlton named the top luxury brand for guest satisfaction in the J. D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study

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Guest satisfaction rating is highest among luxury brands and highest ever in report Chevy Chase, Md, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC was named the top luxury brand for guest satisfaction in the J. D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. The hotel company has topped its own highest… Read the full news article

Enterprise Holdings honors Fisher House Foundation at next week’s GBTA Convention in Orlando

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ST. LOUIS,  2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of the growing travel industry, Enterprise Holdings is honoring Fisher House Foundation at next week’s Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in Orlando. Fisher House Foundation is a military nonprofit organization that provides free temporary lodging for military and veterans’ families at hospitals. Enterprise Holdings – which owns… Read the full news article

Liverpool John Lennon Airport named Business of the Year in Business Annual City of Liverpool Business Awards

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) took away the top award at last night’s Downtown Liverpool in Business Annual City of Liverpool Business Awards. LJLA was named Business of the Year, in recognition of the contribution that the airport makes for the city region Hundreds of firms across the city… Read the full news article

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham® and Wingate by Wyndham® ranked highest in guest satisfaction in 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study

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Microtel takes top spot among economy/budget hotel chains for third consecutive year while Wingate makes triumphant return in midscale segment PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced that J.D. Power has ranked two of its brands—Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham® and Wingate by Wyndham®—highest in guest satisfaction within their respective… Read the full news article

Emirates’ ice entertainment system awarded the ‘World’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment’ at the 2015 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards for the 11th consecutive year

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Additional award for Best First Class Comfort Amenities DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates continues its record-breaking streak for its ice entertainment system which has been awarded the ‘World’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment’ at the 2015 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards for the 11th consecutive year.  The Skytrax World Airline Awards polled over… Read the full news article

The Hay-Adams becomes the only Washington, D.C. hotel to be placed in the “Top 100 Hotels” in Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2015

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THE HAY-ADAMS NAMED IN TRAVEL + LEISURE’S WORLD’S BEST AWARDS 2015 AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP 100 HOTELS The iconic hotel is recognized as the #2 Large City Hotel in the Continental U.S., and the only hotel in Washington, D.C. to be named to the Top 100 Hotels in the World. WASHINGTON, D.C., 2015-7-17 —… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan wins the 2015 Hurun Presidential award for Top Restaurant in Foshan area

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HONG KONG, 2015-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Lingnan Tiandi Foshan has just won the 2015 Hurun Presidential award for Top Restaurant in Foshan area. The hotel’s Lingnan Private Cuisine restaurant is located on the 5th floor and  connects to Lingnan Garden, overlooking the beautiful Lingnan Tiandi. Chinese Executive Chef Mr. Samuel Guo… Read the full news article

Hyatt Place recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains

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CHICAGO, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced that the Hyatt Place brand has been recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains. The award comes as a result of guest ratings in the recently released J.D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM.The Hyatt Place… Read the full news article

The winners of the 2015 PATA Grand and Gold Awards announced

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BANGKOK, 2015-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 PATA Grand and Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) for the last 20 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 25 separate organisations and individuals. PATA will present 29 Grand… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Amman wins two 2015 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards: ranked #3 Top City Hotel in Africa & the Middle East & included in the list of the Top 100 Hotels worldwide

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Amman, Jordan, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman has once again cemented its position as Jordan’s most prestigious hospitality address, taking home two 2015 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Every year Travel + Leisure readers vote for their favourite hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators and more in the annual Travel… Read the full news article

Dubai International named as the Best Airport in the Middle East at the Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Awards

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai International, the world’s number one airport for international passengers, has been named as the Best Airport in the Middle East at the Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) held in Hong Kong recently. Hosted and organised annually by Asia Cargo News, the awards recognise leading service… Read the full news article