Liverpool, UK, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boots Customer Assistant Margi Cannon has won one of the company’s ‘Best of the Best’ awards beating off competition from staff at 35 other UK Airport stores. The award is given each year to celebrate outstanding work across different categories including customer care, charity and being a healthcare… Read the full news article
New York City, NY, USA, 2014-03-17 — /Travel PR News/ — oneworld® has been named Best Airline Alliance 2014 by specialist website Air Transport News – which means that oneworld now holds an unprecedented eight “best alliance” titles from the world’s various industry award schemes. The latest trophy was presented at a ceremony last night in… Read the full news article
ISTANBUL, 2014-03-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Becoming the fastest growing airport in its category in January, Atatürk Airport ranked the third airport in Europe in terms of number of passengers. Operated by TAV Airports, Istanbul Atatürk Airport became the third largest airport of Europe in January in terms of number of passengers by an increase… Read the full news article
Fornebu, Norway, 2014-03-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has been voted “Best Low-Cost Airline of the World” by the 2014 Air Transport News Awards, which was held in Istanbul, Turkey, yesterday evening. “We are honored to receive this award. This is an important recognition and I would like thank our passengers and the jury who have… Read the full news article
Bangkok, 2014-03-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel and tourism industry organisations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to successfully promote the travel industry in Asia Pacific can submit entries to the 2014 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards until April 30. To reflect PATA’s commitment to responsible tourism, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category has… Read the full news article
Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-03-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport is the only New Zealand airport to have been recognised in what are widely regarded as the most prestigious awards in the airline community. The airport was ‘highly commended’ for marketing and judged runner-up for airports between four and 20 million passengers. Voting and judging of… Read the full news article
HOUSTON, 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Aviation Director Mario Diaz was named the Public Official of the Year at the third annual University of Houston Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program ceremony held March 7 at the University of Houston Hilton Waldorf Astoria. The award highlights the work of Houston public officials whose accomplishments… Read the full news article
Frankfurt am Main, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has won a “Germany’s Top Employer” award, a prize organised by the CRF Institute in Düsseldorf, for the fifth time in a row. Certification this year once more focused on the criteria of corporate culture management, training and development, primary benefits, secondary benefits, work-life… Read the full news article
Washington, DC, 2014-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) recognized Brand USA with two Gold and a Silver Adrian Award for advertising and digital marketing excellence for its winning entries in the 57th annual Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition globally. This year’s contest attracted more… Read the full news article
DhabiJet awards partners for outstanding service to Al Bateen Executive Airport Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, operated by Abu Dhabi Airports as the only dedicated business airport in the Middle East, announced today that its Fixed Based Operator (FBO) DhabiJet held an awards ceremony honoring its partners for their… Read the full news article
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental Brands Receive Distinction in U.S. ST. LOUIS, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings’ Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental brands have been recognized as J.D. Power 2014 Customer Champions. The brands are two of only 50 brands to earn this distinction. As Customer Service Champions, the Enterprise and National brands… Read the full news article
Highest ranked Washington metro area company. Bethesda, Md., 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 14th time, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) has been ranked the World’s Most Admired Lodging Company by FORTUNE. Ranking 39 out of the top 50 companies across the globe, Marriott is also the highest ranked company on the list in its headquarters region,… Read the full news article
LONDON, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has been listed 8th in this year’s Sunday Times Top 100 Companies. It is the third time Red Carnation Hotels have been listed, having entered in 2012 at number 71 and risen swiftly to 26 last year. The results of this prestigious and highly sought after accolade… Read the full news article
Hong Kong, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — In commemoration of the 2014 Forbes Five Star awards, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is offering U.S.-bound travelers with a selection of exclusive packages from its properties in Las Vegas, Miami, New York and San Francisco. Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas There is plenty to celebrate at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas in 2014. The hotel,… Read the full news article
NEVIS, West Indies, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The accolades continue to be bestowed upon the intimate Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on Nevis. Right on the heels of its honors on the Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List of the World’s Best Places to Stay and Travel + Leisure T+L 500 List of the World’s Best Hotels for… Read the full news article
Tanzania, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge has been featured in the World’s Best Hotels 2014- according to Travel + Leisure Magazine (T+L), published in January 2014. The annual survey carried amongst theTravel +Leisure global readership was audited and revealed the top destinations, hotels, airlines, cruise liners, spas and travel agents. Travel + Leisure is a travel magazine based… Read the full news article
Stockholm, Sweden, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Grand Travel Awards is organized by Travel News in Stockholm and it is the largest travel industry media in Sweden, both in print and online. The votes are casted by 1,200 travel agents, PCOs, DMCs and travel planners. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Radisson Blu wins… Read the full news article
Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo Airport was named the best European airport in terms of quality of passenger servicing, according to the reputable program ASQ (Airport Service Quality) of the Airports Council International (ACI) The second year in a row, Sheremetyevo Airport confirms its status as the best airport in Europe in terms of level of service. Thus, Sheremetyevo Airport is the first Russian airport to have taken the honour of leadership… Read the full news article
Johannesburg, South Africa, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa is proud to announce that five of its airports have been awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI) for their excellence in customer service as recognised by their passengers. O.R. Tambo International, Cape Town International, King Shaka International, Upington International Airports and East London Airport have… Read the full news article
Honorees’ Charities of Choice Awarded $3,000 LOS ANGELES, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, is pleased to recognize Zachary Gardner of Boston, Mass., as the top recipient of its 2013 “Oakwood Gives Back” associate annual giving program. In recognition of Garnder’s achievement, a $1,000 donation was made in… Read the full news article
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hay-Adams, one of the world’s leading luxury hotels, is pleased to announce that it has received recognition as one of the 2014 Best Hotels in the USA by U.S. News & World Report. The 2014 Best Hotels list recognizes and ranks hotels based on an unbiased methodology that includes the… Read the full news article
Cairo, Egypt, 2014-2-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence received the reader’s choice rating of 92.3 percent in the Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List, ranking it the highest hotel in Egypt. “Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence is extremely proud to be awarded top place in the 2014 Gold List as the best… Read the full news article
Adjudged winner for “Best Loyalty Program in Service Sector” MUMBAI, India, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, was adjudged winner of the coveted 7th Loyalty Award 2014 for the “Best Loyalty Program in Service Sector” at The Lalit Hotel in Mumbai. The award was received by Mr. Kaushal Satam, Head – JetPrivilege, Jet… Read the full news article
Cairo, Egypt, 2014-2-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence has been named as a multiple winner in the Top Luxury Hotels in Egypt and Top Hotels in Egypt categories in the 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards, coming in sixth and seventh respectively in the lists of Top 25 Hotels. In the 12th year of the awards, the world’s most… Read the full news article
Phuket, Thailand, 2014-2-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — fter only nine months open, the newest Outrigger property in Phuket has entered the top ten hotels for families in Thailand in the TripAdvisor 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The resort has been hailed by online reviewers on TripAdvisor as the 8th best Hotel for Families in Thailand. The accolade was part… Read the full news article
Calgary, Canada, 2014-2-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Once again, The Calgary Airport Authority is pleased to be on the list of Alberta’s Top Employers. This prestigious list recognizes employers that are leaders in offering exceptional places to work. This is the fifth time that the Authority has been acknowledged for cultivating a vibrant work environment. “It is a tremendous… Read the full news article
Calgary, CA, 2014-1-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The L Spa and Wellness Centre located in the Podollan Inn & Spa, Grande Prairie has been awarded the recognition of Top 100 Spas in North America for the third consecutive year by Spas of America. The Top Spas of 2013 in North America include 65 spas from the United States, two from Mexico, 33 from… Read the full news article
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2014-1-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts impress their guests. No fewer than five Steigenberger Hotel Group establishments are celebrating the achievement of winning a “HolidayCheck Top Hotel 2014” award. HolidayCheck, the largest German-language online review site of its kind, has picked out the best 389 hotels from almost a million ratings… Read the full news article
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2014-1-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guest satisfaction is given the highest level of priority at Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts – a policy which is very much paying off. Four Steigenberger Hotels have emerged as winners of the “Travellers‘ Choice Award 2014”. Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, Leipzig Luxury Germany Top Hotels Germany Steigenberger Grandhotel Brussels Luxury… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways have been awarded the 4-Star Airline ranking for 2014 by Skytrax, the independent, global airline rating organisation. The 4-Star Airline ranking recognises continued quality improvement in South African Airways onboard product and service, also reflecting improvements to the home base airport product and service levels at Johannesburg’s OR… Read the full news article