SriLankan Airlines was awarded the Gold Award for “People Development” at SLITAD Awards Ceremony 2014

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2014-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — National Carrier, SriLankan Airlines was awarded the prestigious Gold Award for “People Development” at SLITAD Awards Ceremony 2014 organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development, held at Hotel Galadari, Colombo, recently. The ceremony brought the  leaders of people development to a single platform and… Read the full press release

Edinburgh Castle named the UK’s Best Heritage Attraction for a record fourth year running at the 2014 British Travel Awards

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Edinburgh Castle has been named the UK’s Best Heritage Attraction for a record fourth year running at the 2014 British Travel Awards (BTAs). This year’s prestigious BTAs – the largest consumer voted awards in the UK – saw the castle, Scotland’s number one paid for visitor attraction, once… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Rosa Khutor named “Russia’s Best Ski Hotel 2014” at the World Ski Awards in Kitzbühel, Austria

Sochi, Russia, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Rosa Khutor (Sochi, Russia) has been named “Russia’s Best Ski Hotel 2014” at the World Ski Awards in Kitzbühel, Austria. The award was received by Fikret Yuksel, General Manager of Radisson Hotel Rosa Khutor, at the ceremony. “We are very proud to receive the prestigious World Ski… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Xiamen wins Business Traveler Magazine’s “Best Business Hotel in Xiamen 2014” for the 10th year in a row

Xiamen, China, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ —  Marco Polo Xiamen has won Business Traveler Magazine’s “Best Business Hotelin Xiamen 2014,” the 10th year in a row that the hotel has won the honour. The property, which will be celebrating its 18th anniversary at the end of the month, has also won the “Golden-Pillow Award” for 3 consecutive years…. Read the full press release

Los hoteles ME Ibiza, ME London y Meliá Villaitana, los mejores de su categoría en los International Hotel Awards

  Han recibido el Premio 5 Estrellas a nivel nacional por mejor renovación, mejor hotel del Reino Unido y mejor resort de golf, respectivamente A partir de ahora se medirán con hoteles a nivel europeo y mundial Mallorca, España, 2014-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Los hoteles de Meliá Hotels International ME Ibiza, ME London… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s Executive Chef Stefan Trepp named “Schweizer Star Im Ausland” by the 2015 Swiss Gault&Millau restaurant guide

Hong Kong, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok‘s Executive Chef, Stefan Trepp, was recently named “Schweizer Star Im Ausland” (Swiss Star Abroad) by the prestigious 2015 Swiss Gault&Millau restaurant guide.  The accolade is bestowed annually on a Swiss-born chef working abroad according to culinary achievements. Gault&Millau was founded by two restaurant critics, Henri… Read the full press release

CDA Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino presented with the Father Mac Appreciation Award by the Haymarket Center

CHICAGO, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino was presented the Father Mac Appreciation Award by the Haymarket Center on November 20, 1014. The prestigious award is named for Monsignor Ignatius McDermott, the co-founder of Haymarket Center, and known to his friends as “Father Mac.” “Since assuming her… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa Sochi GM Brian Gleeson named “Best Hotelier” at the MKG Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2014

PARIS, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Brian Gleeson, General Manager of the Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa Sochi (Russia), has been named “Best Hotelier” at the MKG Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2014 – he received the prestigious award at a glamourous gala night in Paris. Brian opened the 5-star Radisson Blu Paradise Resort &… Read the full press release

AIZIAN, EL RESTAURANTE GASTRONÓMICO DE MELIA BILBAO OBTIENE SU PRIMERA MERECIDA ESTRELLA MICHELIN

BILBAO, España, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — En la esperada presentación de sus calificaciones anuales celebrada ayer en Marbella, la prestigiosa Guía Michelín de España y Portugal, en su edición 2014, anunció la distinción de la codiciada estrella al Aizian, el restaurante gastronómico del Meliá Bilbao. La Guía Michelin premia así a un restaurante… Read the full press release

Stagecoach Group’s bus employees and companies won top honours at the 2014 UK Bus Awards

Transport group wins three Gold Awards Two Stagecoach employees come out on top Marketing Excellence win for Stagecoach East Midlands Special award for Stagecoach South West PERTH, Scotland, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach Group’s bus employees and companies have won top honours at the 2014 UK Bus Awards. Several Stagecoach Group businesses were recognised across… Read the full press release

First Bus and Unite the Union hosted learning conference to recognise the value and success of First’s workplace learning centres

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — First Bus, the UK’s leading bus operator, and Unite the Union last month hosted a learning conference to recognise the value and success of First’s workplace learning centres. First’s bus division, in partnership with Unite, has established more than 50 workplace learning centres at depots across the… Read the full press release

The Global Business Travel Association and Project ICARUS announced the winners of the 2nd European Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards at GBTA Conference 2014 Berlin

Award for Outstanding Achievements in Furthering Business Travel and Meetings Sustainability Programs London, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, and Project ICARUS recently announced the winners of the second European Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards at GBTA Conference 2014 Berlin. The awards recognize travel… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways recognized for its outstanding performance at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2014 with the ‘Airline of the Year’ award

ABU DHABI, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2014 in recognition of its outstanding performance, customer service levels and innovative developments over the past 12 months. The prestigious award was presented during a… Read the full press release

Business Traveller China Awards named Cathay Pacific “2014 Best Asian Airline serving China”

SHANGHAI, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways is proud to have been named “Best Asian Airline serving China” in the 2014 Business Traveller China Awards. The annual awards, now in their 10th year, are decided by frequent travellers who vote for their favourite hospitality groups and airlines across the industry. The 2014… Read the full press release

Il Palagio at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze ranked #4 of the 101 Best Hotel Restaurants Around the World by The Daily Meal

Florence, Italy, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Il Palagio, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze run by Executive Chef Vito Mollica, has been ranked #4 of the 101 Best Hotel Restaurants Around the World, a carefully curated collection of the world’s most exemplary hotel-based epicurean endeavours by The Daily Meal. Il Palagio is also… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport awarded “Best Airport in China”, “Asia Pacific Airport of the Year – Industry Choice Award” and “Hong Kong Star Brands Award 2014 – Enterprise”

HONG KONG, 2014-11-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The outstanding services and facilities of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and unfailing efforts of the airport community have been repeatedly recognised by local and regional industry and the general public. HKIA was recently named “Best Airport in China” by travel magazine Business Traveller China, “Asia Pacific… Read the full press release

“Cuckoo’s Nest” at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden won the ”Best Hotel Bar” award at the European Hospitality Awards 2014

“Cuckoo’s Nest” – the  restaurant, bar and meeting place at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel in Gothenburg,  Sweden – has won the award for ”Best Hotel Bar” in the prestigious European  Hospitality Awards 2014. This is the second time in a year that the special and  well-designed bar in Gothenburg is recognized internationally. Gothenburg, Sweden, 2014-11-12… Read the full press release

La industria hotelera europea reconoce a Gabriel Escarrer, de Meliá Hotels International, como CEO del año en los European Hospitality Awards 2014

Mallorca, España, 2014-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International, la hotelera líder en España, ha recibido un nuevo reconocimiento por parte de la industria hotelera europea, ganando el premio CEO del Año y Mejor Apertura de Nueva Construcción en los European Hospitality Awards 2014. Desde su nombramiento, Gabriel Escarrer Jaume ha liderado un intensivo… Read the full press release

Queenstown Airport Corporation named AECOM Major Airport of the Year at the 2014 New Zealand Airports conference in Auckland

Queenstown, New Zealand, 2014-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) Chief Executive Scott Paterson says his team is “absolutely thrilled” after being named AECOM Major Airport of the Year last night at the 2014 New Zealand Airports conference in Auckland. The accolade recognises Queenstown Airport’s major achievement in winning approval from New… Read the full press release

21c Museum Hotels honored with 2014 Global Vision Award from Travel + Leisure magazine in the Culture category

Louisville, Kentucky, 2014-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — 21c Museum Hotels has been presented with a 2014 Global Vision Award from Travel + Leisure magazine in the Culture category.  The 2014 Global Vision Awards recognize hotels, tour operators, airlines and innovators that are transforming the way travelers see the world, now and in the future.  The… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia’s CMO Nick Baker named as Australian Marketing Institute’s Marketer of the Year for 2014

SYDNEY, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia’s Chief Marketing Officer, Nick Baker, was honoured by his industry peers last night (Thursday23 October), being named as the Australian Marketing Institute’s Marketer of the Year for 2014. In bestowing the award – which acknowledges long-term service and achievement in the marketing sector – the AMI… Read the full press release

Four award-winning Red Carnation hotels voted at Condé Nast Traveler’s “Readers’ Choice Awards”

LONDON, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Every year, Condé Nast Traveler sets the gold standard for international hotels, resorts and cruise lines with its prestigious “Readers’ Choice Awards.” This year, properties were rigorously screened and rated by nearly 77,000 readers before a select few were awarded inclusion in the coveted list. The Red Carnation… Read the full press release

UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways honored with the ‘Employer of the Year’ award at Middle East HR Excellence Awards 2014 in Dubai

Abu Dhabi, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was named ‘Employer of the Year’ at the Middle East HR Excellence Awards 2014, which took place in Dubai last night. The prestigious accolade was revealed during a gala reception, attended by more than 400 senior professionals from… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named “Best Business Class Airline” at Business Traveller Awards 2014 for the second year in a row

Award follows introduction of popular all-Business Class Business One service DOHA, Qatar, 2014-10-17 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row, Qatar Airways has been named “Best Business Class Airline” at the high profile Business Traveller Awards 2014, which were held at The Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, London, recently. The award follows… Read the full press release

Garuda Indonesia President & CEO Emirsyah Satar wins “APAC Airline Executive of the Year 2014” from CAPA Center for Aviation

SINGAPORE, 2014-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Garuda Indonesia President & CEO Emirsyah Satar was named winner of the prestigious “APAC Airline Executive of the Year 2014” from CAPA Center for Aviation – the leading provider of independent aviation market intelligence, analysis and data services, covering worldwide developments– during the “CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence”… Read the full press release

qualia honoured as the Best Resort in Australia in UK Conde Nast Traveller’s 17th annual Top 100 Readers’ Travel Awards

Hamilton Island, Australia, 2014-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamilton Island’s luxury resort, qualia has been bestowed the honour of the Best Resort in Australia and second in the Australasian & The South Pacific region in UK Conde Nast Traveller’s 17th annual Top 100 Readers’ Travel Awards. Earlier in the year, UK Conde Nast Traveller asked… Read the full press release

Loews Don CeSar Hotel wins 2014 Orbitz Best in Stay Award

ST. PETE BEACH, 2014-10-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Loews Don CeSar Hotel is the winner of a 2014 Orbitz Best in Stay Award for being a top-rated hotel in Tampa Bay, FL. The 2014 Orbitz Best In Stay Awards honor nearly 400 top-rated hotels in 75 popular destinations based on reviews by Orbitz customers. In… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baku florist Bayram Nasradullayev wins Prix Villégiature Award for Best Hotel Floral Arrangement in Europe

Hotel florist Bayram Nasradullayev wins Best Hotel Floral Arrangement in Europe in 2014 Prix Villégiature Awards Baku, Azerbaijan, 2014-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Being bright and colourful does not depend on a season for Baku, Azerbaijan. That is why when one enters Four Seasons Hotel Baku, a world of amazing bouquets creates the warmest and most… Read the full press release

easyJet again voted Best Low-Cost Airline at the prestigious Business Traveller Awards

easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has again been voted Best Low-Cost Airline at the prestigious Business Traveller Awards  LONDON, 2014-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has again been voted Best Low-Cost Airline at the prestigious Business Traveller Awards easyJet has steadily increased its market share of the business travel market… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways honoured for the fifth consecutive year as Best Middle East Airline at the 2014 Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards

Asia Pacific is one of the most valued markets in the Qatar Airways network with 38 flights per week to Hong Kong and Mainland China DOHA, Qatar, 2014-10-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been honoured for the fifth consecutive year as Best Middle East Airline at the 2014 Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards. The… Read the full press release