Terminal 2 at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport awarded Skytrax’s first 5-Star Airport Terminal ranking

London, UK, 2014-1-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Terminal 2 at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is the first airport in mainland China to be awarded the first 5-Star Airport Terminal ranking, following the latest audit review conducted by Skytrax, the independent, global air transport rating organisation based in London, UK. Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said: “We have been… Read the full news article

Four Seasons announced more than half of its portfolio of hotels and resorts honoured with 117 awards by TripAdvisor

More than half of the brand’s portfolio recognized for excellence in family, luxury, romance and more Toronto, Canada, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each year, TripAdvisor honours the world’s most outstanding properties with TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards in categories that include Top Hotels, Family Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Hotels for Romance, and Small Hotels. With a keen focus on maintaining the highest… Read the full news article

The Milestone Hotel named UK’s Best Hotel in TripAdvisor 12th Annual Travellers’ Choice Awards

The Milestone is named the UK’s number one hotel in the TripAdvisor 12th Annual Travellers’ Choice Awards London, UK, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Milestone Hotel has led the honours in the TripAdvisor 12th Annual Travellers’ Choice Awards and has been named the UK’s Best Hotel. Further to this achievement The Milestone has also been named the number… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced 13 of its hotels awarded at 56th annual Forbes Travel Guide Five & Four Star Awards

Hong Kong, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group attained among the highest rankings for its hotels, restaurants and spas in the 56th annual ‘Oscars’ of the hotel industry: the Forbes Travel Guide Five & Four Star Awards with a record of 13 hotels being awarded. Of particular note, the Group’s flagship property Mandarin Oriental,… Read the full news article

VisitEngland announced the names shortlisted for Tourism Superstar 2014 (29 March – 6 April)

London, UK, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board has announced the shortlist for Tourism Superstar 2014.  The tourism accolade was launched 2 years ago as part of English Tourism Week (this year running 29 March – 6 April).  The award recognises the dedication and passion of those working in the tourism industry, and is… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International ha merecido el “Ruban d’Honneur” en los European Business Awards

La compañía hotelera es la única representante española de la final en la categoría Customer Focus, que se decidirá en mayo en Atenas Mallorca, España, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International ha merecido el “Ruban d’Honneur” en los European Business Awards, siendo así una de las 10 empresas europeas finalistas en la categoría Customer Focus, que reconoce… Read the full news article

Leeds Bradford Airport awarded ‘Best UK Airport’ at the Travel Globe Awards 2014

Leeds, UK, 2014-1-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has been awarded Best UK Airport at the annual Globe Travel Awards ceremony, which took place in London last night. The awards recognise excellence within the travel industry, with votes cast solely by the UK travel agent community. The awards are presented by Travel Weekly and are… Read the full news article

Business Traveler named Incheon Airport the ‘World’s Best Duty-free Shop’

Sweeping the top in the US edition as well as Asia-Pacific and China editions of the magazine Seoul, South Korea, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Incheon International Airport won the World’s Best Duty-free Shop in the 2013 Business Traveler Awards, held in Los Angeles, January 13. This is its winning the award fourth year in a row since… Read the full news article

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis received two honors from Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines

Nevis, West Indies, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nisbet Plantation Beach Club is beginning the New Year with two honors naming the intimate Nevis resort among the top resorts in the Caribbean and the world. In the Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List of the World’s Best Places to Stay, Nisbet Plantation received an overall score of 94.9, ranking… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson Hotels won prestigious Norwegian travel and tourism industry award

Brussels, Belgium, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The award is the most prestigious in the Norwegian travel and tourism industry. The Grand Travel Awards are based on votes given by hundreds within the travel industry’s travel agents and suppliers. “This award emphasizes  that  Radisson Blu and Park Inn by Radisson is at the top in terms of both… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino honored with the 2013 “Excellence in Public Service” Award

Chicago, Il, US, 2013-12-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino was presented with the 2013 “Excellence in Public Service” Award from the Civic Federation and the Motorola Solutions Foundation today at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. Now in its 22nd year, the award annually recognizes a non-elected government official who… Read the full news article

Marriott International named among America’s top corporations for LGBT Equality

Marriott Earns 100% Perfect Ranking on 2014 Corporate Equality Index Bethesda, MD, USA, 2013-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global lodging leader, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today was named among America’s top corporations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality, by earning a perfect 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2014 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)…. Read the full news article

National Black MBA Association honored Marriott International as its Corporation of the Year for its commitment to diversity and inclusion

Washington, D.C., USA, 2013-12-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Washington, D.C., chapter of the National Black MBA Association (DCNBMBAA) honored Marriott International as its Corporation of the Year for its demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and its long-term partnership with the chapter.   The award was presented during DCNBMBAA’s Annual Scholarship and Awards Fundraiser Brunch, which is designed to… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group received the 2013 International Award at Hong Kong Business Awards run by DHL and the South China Morning Post

Hong Kong, 2013-12-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group was honoured to receive the 2013 International Award at the prestigious Hong Kong Business Awards ceremony held recently in the city. Established in 1990 by DHL and the South China Morning Post, the Hong Kong Business Awards aims to encourage and sustain the region’s entrepreneurial spirit… Read the full news article

The Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow named World’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel 2013 at World Travel Awards in Doha, Qatar

Brussels, Belgium, 2013-12-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow has been awarded as the World’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel 2013 for the fourth year running at the glittering World Travel Awards ceremony held on 30 October 2013 in Doha, Qatar. “This is the fourth year in a row that the Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport recognised for excellence in corporate governance in the Deloitte/Management Magazine Top 200 Award ceremony in Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Auckland Airport has been recognised for excellence in corporate governance in the Deloitte/Management Magazine Top 200 Award ceremony in Auckland on 28 November.  The Chair of the board of directors of Auckland Airport, Sir Henry van der Heyden, said, “The board is delighted to have been recognised for excellence in… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport voted the third-best airport worldwide at the renowned World Travel Awards

Zurich, Switzerland, 2013-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — After being named best airport in Europe on ten consecutive occasions, Zurich Airport was voted the third-best airport worldwide at the renowned World Travel Awards. The World Travel Award was presented for the 20th time. It is considered to be the “Oscar” of the travel industry and is awarded on… Read the full news article

Asia’s leading hotel booking site Agoda.com announced the recipients of its prestigious 2013 Gold Circle Awards

Singapore, 2013-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced the recipients of its prestigious 2013 Gold Circle Awards, given to hotels that exemplify the best qualities of the online hospitality industry. Now in its fifth year, the Gold Circle Awards are given to industry-leading hotels who… Read the full news article

Emirates named ‘Best Airline – Business’ and ‘Best Airline – Leisure’ at the prestigious 2013 Condé Nast Middle East Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards

Dubai, UAE, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates was honoured with ‘Best Airline – Business’ and ‘Best Airline – Leisure’ at the prestigious 2013 Condé Nast Middle East Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards. Presented at the launch of the magazine’s Middle East edition, Emirates won twin acclaim by readers for both its quality service and product tailored to… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company’s re-‎launched website won the Bahrain eContent Award 2013 in the e-Culture & Tourism category

Muharraq, Bahrain, 2013-12-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the entity responsible for operating Bahrain International Airport ‎‎(BIA), has won the Bahrain eContent Award 2013 in the e-Culture & Tourism category for the re-‎launched website www.bahrainairport.com.‎ Manager of Corporate Communications at BAC, Mr. Hussain Rasool, received the award on ‎behalf of the company during the award… Read the full news article

The Etihad Airways’ Corporate Affairs department named in-house team of the year at the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) awards

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Etihad Airways’ Corporate Affairs department last night won the coveted in-house team of the year at the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) awards ceremony. The award win was announced at a gala dinner in Dubai which brought the region’s leading public relations and communications figures together for an… Read the full news article

The Steak House at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta won 3 awards at the 1st Indonesian Wine List of the Year Award 2013

Jakarta, Indonesia, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steak House at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has been awarded as the winner of the 1st Indonesian Wine List of the Year Award 2013. On the same occasion, The Steak House also won the awards for Best Wine List Jakarta and Best Restaurant Wine List. The judging panel of Indonesian Wine List of The Year Awards 2013 was… Read the full news article

Cuckoo’s Nest bar and restaurant in Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel Gothenburg, Sweden wins “Best Bar Design”

Gothenburg, Sweden, 2013-11-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The “genius” designed bar and restaurant Cuckoo’s Nest is part of the recently opened Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel – Gothenburg, Sweden.  The interior design has been inspired by the feature film “A Beautiful Mind”.  According to designer, Erik Nissen Johansen, the design is on the border between genius and madness. This… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu Resort Trysil named Norway’s Best Ski Resort by World Ski Awards

Kitzbühel, Austria, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The newly established “World Ski Awards”, which focuses on the world’s best ski resorts, has awarded Radisson Blu Resort Trysil “Norway’s Best Ski Resort”. This is the first time the “World Ski Awards” has held an award ceremony which took place at the fashionable ski resort Kitzbühel in Austria. The award… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor’s global loyalty program Club Carlson won Loyalty Campaign of the Year at 2013 Mega Awards

Vancouver, Canada, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor’s global loyalty program, Club Carlson, has just scooped the Loyalty Campaign of the Year at the 2013 Mega Awards, one of the hospitality industry’s highest accolades! Mega Awards reward genuine innovation in the airline & travel business, recognizing best loyalty, ancillary revenue and social media activity. Now in its… Read the full news article

UK’s leading bus operator First Bus won four prizes at the UK Bus Awards

Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — First Bus, the UK’s leading bus operator, enjoyed a successful afternoon yesterday picking up four prizes at the UK Bus Awards, the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. The Sheffield Bus Partnership excelled by winning two awards, Making Buses a Better Choice and the Local Authority Bus Project of the Year, and… Read the full news article

Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association honors Wyndham Vacation Rentals®’s associate Francisco “Paco” Holguin for delivering superior guest service

Head of Housekeeping at Montaneros in Vail Named Best Housekeeping Supervisor by the Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association Vail, CO, United States, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that associate Francisco “Paco” Holguin was selected to receive… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific’s Business Class named “Best Airline Business Class” at 2013 Business Traveller China Awards

Hong Kong, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways’ efforts to provide world-beating inflight products coupled with superior service were acknowledged when the airline took the “Best Airline Business Class” honour at the 2013 Business Traveller China Awards. The awards ceremony took place in Beijing on Friday, 15 November. The honour comes on top of a number… Read the full news article

Arik Air honored with two awards at the 10th Security Watch Africa Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa

Ikeja, Nigeria, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial airline was a proud winner of two awards at the 10th Security Watch Africa Awards held at Indaba Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, November 8, 2013. First, Arik Air bagged the Best Security and Safety Conscious Airline… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Cargo honored with 2013 Quest for Quality Award by Logistics Management Magazine

Airline Earns Quest for Quality Award for 17 Consecutive Years Dallas, TX, United States, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Cargo is honored to receive the 2013 Quest for Quality Award, awarded by Logistics Management Magazine. The Quest for Quality Award is the gold standard for customer satisfaction and performance excellence for the logistics industry. Southwest Airlines… Read the full news article