Category Archives: Travel Awards

Airports Council International announces the recipients of the prestigious 2014 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards

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Montreal, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2014 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. As the industry’s most comprehensive passenger service benchmarking tool, the ACI ASQ Survey has reliably captured passengers’ immediate appraisal from check-in through departure at the gate at more than 300… Read the full press release

Entries to the 2015 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards now open until April 30

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New categories in Youth, Adventure Travel, and Mobile Travel Application; Deadline for Entries April 30 BANGKOK, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel and tourism industry organisations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions in successfully promoting the travel industry in the Asia Pacific region are encouraged to submit entries to the 2015 Pacific Asia Travel… Read the full press release

Four Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® Properties awarded five stars on the 2015 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating List

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DALLAS, TX, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four properties from within the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® collection have been awarded five stars on the 2015 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating List. The properties awarded Five-Stars Ratings include Rosewood Sand Hill (Menlo Park, CA), Rosewood Mayakoba (Riviera Maya, Mexico), Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort (Antigua),… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta again listed as the Top 25 Hotel in Indonesia by TripAdvisor

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Hong Kong, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta is once again listed as the Top 25 Hotel – Indonesia by TripAdvisor® in its Travellers Choice Award 2015. It is the hotel’s third consecutive achievement having first received the award in 2013. TripAdvisor® has long been regarded as an unbiased source of advice and… Read the full press release

RobecoSAM recognized Wyndham Worldwide as a 2015 Gold Class Sustainability Leader in its annual Sustainability Yearbook

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Global hospitality company only U.S. company recognized in the hotels, resorts & cruise lines segment  PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, today announced that RobecoSAM, an investment asset management firm, has recognized the Company as a 2015 Gold Class Sustainability Leader in its annual Sustainability… Read the full press release

qualia the only Australian luxury resort to feature on the US Condé Nast Traveler’s newly reinvented 2015 Gold List in the design category

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Hamilton Island, Australia, 2015-2-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamilton Island’s luxury resort, qualia’s coveted position as one the best resorts in the world has again been reinforced with qualia announced as the only Australian luxury lodge to feature on the US Condé Nast Traveler’s newly reinvented 2015 Gold List in the design category. For the… Read the full press release

megabus.com named Safety Champion by the Transportation Safety Exchange (TSX) in the US

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Company becomes first bus operator to receive Transportation Safety Exchange rating Elizabeth, NJ, 2015-2-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-fares inter-city coach provider megabus.com has been named Safety Champion by the Transportation Safety Exchange (TSX) in the US. The company has become the first bus operator to receive the safety rating from TSX, an independent safety… Read the full press release

Charleston International Airport’s 2013 apron expansion project recognized with the American Concrete Pavement Association’s Excellence in Concrete Pavement award

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Charleston, S.C., 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2013 apron expansion project at Charleston International Airport has been recognized with the American Concrete Pavement Association’s Excellence in Concrete Pavement award. Each year for the past quarter century, the ACPA “Excellence in Concrete Pavement” awards have honored quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and… Read the full press release

U.S. News & World Report, Conde Nast Traveler, TripAdvisor and Travel + Leisure all agree: Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is the best for leisure and business travel

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In 2015, four major luxury travel and business organizations and their audiences’ name Four Seasons Hotel Seattle best for exceptional experiences and luxury services Seattle, U.S.A., 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report, Conde Nast Traveler, TripAdvisor and Travel + Leisure all agree: Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is the best for leisure and… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways received seven honours at the Customer Service Excellence Awards 2014 by the Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence (HKACE)

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HONG KONG, 2015-1-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today received a total of seven honours at the Customer Service Excellence Awards 2014, hosted by the Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence (HKACE). The airline’s signature “Service Straight from the Heart” was well recognised at the awards, reflecting the commitment to quality… Read the full press release

U.S. News & World Report recognized Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole with Gold Badge Status and #1 Best Hotel in Wyoming

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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole is featured on the U.S. News List for 2015 Jackson Hole, WY, 2015-1-29 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information, recognized Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole with Gold Badge Status, ranking #36 in the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu again named one of the 50 Best Hotels in the US and #1 in Hawaii by U.S. News & World Report

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Hawaii, Hualalai, 2015-1-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu has again been named one of the 50 Best Hotels in the United States and #1 in Hawaii by U.S. News & World Report. “We’re thrilled to again be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the… Read the full press release

TripAdvisor recognised 50 Carlson Rezidor properties at its TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2015

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Brussels, Belgium, 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has recognised 50 Carlson Rezidor properties across Europe, the Middle East and Africa at its TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2015. For the 13th year, TripAdvisor has highlighted the world’s top properties based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey recognised for their commitment to developing people at the recent Jersey Skills Development Awards

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JERSEY, 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Jersey, we’re delighted to be recognised for their commitment to developing people at the recent Jersey Skills Development Awards. The awards, held at Fort Regent, were the first of their kind in Jersey and recognise the valuable contributions employers are making to ongoing skills… Read the full press release

oneworld presented with Airline Alliance On-Time Performance Service Award for 2014 by FlightStats, Inc.

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NEW YORK, NY, 2015-1-28 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld® is the best alliance for on-time flights, according to FlightStats, Inc., the leading airline industry data services and solutions technology company, which today presented oneworld with its Airline Alliance On-Time Performance Service Award for 2014. It is the second time running that oneworld has been confirmed… Read the full press release

Hotel ICON again made the TripAdvisor’s list of the highest-rated hotels in China

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Hong Kong, 2015-1-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hotel located in Tsim Sha Tsui East Hong Kong, Hotel ICON has again earned the coveted honour from TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular hotel review site in its just-released list of the highest-rated hotels in China. Hotel ICON, an independent property only open for 4 years, has… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named “Best Economy Long-Haul Experience” by world travel trends and information SKIFT

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Worldwide study by SKIFT proves the high-quality of Qatar Airways’ 5-Star aviation experience DOHA, Qatar, 2015-1-26 — /Travel PR News/ — On January 16th, Qatar Airways was named “Best Economy Long-Haul Experience” by SKIFT, a recognised leader in world travel trends and information. The study, which included all major international airlines, was a comprehensive evaluation of the… Read the full press release

Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation won GOOD DESIGN Award for its BOMBARDIER INNOVIA Monorail 300 system

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GOOD DESIGN Awards recognize innovative and cutting-edge designs INNOVIA Monorail 300 system offers iconic aesthetics, mass transit capacity and fast-to-build infrastructure BERLIN, 2015-1-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has won a GOOD DESIGNTM Award for its BOMBARDIER INNOVIA Monorail 300 system. This driverless transit system is designed on the principles… Read the full press release

Global Travel Newspaper Korea named Aeroflot the best foreign airline in The Republic of Korea

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Moscow, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — According to the ranking provided by the leading South Korean travel newspaper Global Travel Newspaper Korea (GTN Korea) Aeroflot has received the maximum score in 2014. Aeroflot has overtaken such global airline leaders as Air France, KLM, British Airways, Korean Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways. Aeroflot’s leadership in GTN ranking proves the effectiveness of the Company’s Strategy,… Read the full press release

WEILL president Geoffrey Weill is the 2014 recipient of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Winthrop W. Grice Award for Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Public Relations

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McLEAN, VA, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Geoffrey Weill, president of WEILL, is the 2014 recipient of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Winthrop W. Grice Award for Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Public Relations. Weill will be honored on Feb. 23 at the HSMAI Adrian Awards Dinner Reception and Gala at the New York… Read the full press release

Marriott International named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year in recognition of its highly innovative all-screens initiative through its global Content Studio

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Global Hospitality Leader Named MIPTV Brand of the Year 2015. PARIS, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The global hospitality leaderMarriott International, Inc., (NASDAQ: MAR) has been named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year in recognition of its highly innovative all-screens initiative through its global Content Studio. MIPTV 2015 will host the Brand of the Year… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou’s general manager Bahram Sepahi became the General Manager of the Year at The Hotelier Awards China in Shanghai

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Guangzhou, China, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hotelier Awards China was held on December 11, 2014 where Bahram Sepahi of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou was among the 16 hoteliers to take home one of the accolades. The ceremony, which honours the dedicated professionals of the hotel industry, took place in Shanghai. More than… Read the full press release

Marriott International certified as one of the “Top Employers in China 2015” for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute

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Shanghai, 2015-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has been certified as one of the “Top Employers in China 2015” for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute. The Top Employers Institute recognizes leading organizations around the world that achieve the highest standards of excellence in employee conditions. Top… Read the full press release

Swissport International awarded Gold in the category of “Best Cargo Handler of the Year 2014” at ACSA’s Feather Awards

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2015-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — During ACSA’s yearly Feather Awards on 27 November at the Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa, Swissport International was awarded Gold in the category of “Best Cargo Handler of the Year 2014”. ACSA’s Feather Awards are based on feedback from passengers and other airport users and thus directly… Read the full press release

Air Transport World: Southwest Airlines is the 2015 Airline of the Year

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Air Transport World selects Southwest for extraordinary and consistent standards of service, financial performance, safety, and environmental and corporate responsibility DALLAS, TX, 2014-12-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is the 2015 Airline of the Year, according to Air Transport World (ATW), a Penton company. In selecting Southwest as Airline of the… Read the full press release

Aeroflot recognized as the world’s most punctual airline once again in November 2014 according to FlightStats

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Moscow, 2014-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot was recognized as the world’s most punctual airline once again in November 2014, according to FlightStats, a US-based flight statistics agency. According to the November 2014 survey, 93.22% of Aeroflot flights arrived on time, putting Aeroflot ahead of renowned global peers like SAS, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways and Emirates. «The first key to success for any company in the transportation… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways recognized as “2014 Airline of the Year” by the readers of U.S.-based Global Traveler magazine

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Etihad Airways also collects awards for Best Airline in the Middle East and Best Airport Staff/Gate Agents ABU DHABI, 2014-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways was recognized as “2014 Airline of the Year” by the readers of U.S.-based Global Traveler magazine. The prestigious award was presented at Global Traveler’s “11th Annual GT Tested Reader… Read the full press release

Quad City International Airport Aviation Director Bruce E. Carter, A.A.E. honored with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award

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Alexandria, VA,  2014-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Bruce E. Carter, A.A.E., Director of Aviation at the Quad City International Airport has been selected as the recipient of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, presented to airport executives in recognition of career-long leadership and contributions to the aviation industry. “Bruce is a… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport CEO Jost Lammers named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Hungarian National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers

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Jost Lammers, the chief executive officer of Budapest Airport received a high-ranking accolade from the Hungarian National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers. Following the proposal of president Sándor Demján, Jost Lammers was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” at an award gala held at the Palace of Arts. BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

Cape Town Tourism delighted that Cape Town has been voted the best destination in the world for a city break in the Telegraph Travel Awards 2014

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Cape Town, South Africa, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Cape Town Tourism is delighted by the news that Cape Town has been voted the best destination in the world for a city break in the Telegraph Travel Awards 2014. Says Cape Town Tourism CEO, Enver Duminy: “This is the third consecutive year that Cape… Read the full press release