2013-04-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Helsinki Airport, operated by Finavia, has won the prestigious World Airport Award for Best Airport in Northern Europe. The nomination awarded by Skytrax is an indication of success in developing customer services and smooth travelling. Helsinki Airport has been voted the best airport in Northern Europe in 2013. The World Airport Awards… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Awards
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol voted Europe’s best airport At the Skytrax World Airport Awards
Schiphol ranks among Top 3 airports worldwide 2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the Skytrax World Airport Awards held at Passenger Terminal Expo in Geneva, passengers once again proclaimed Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Europe’s best airport, marking the second year running that Schiphol has received this prestigious award. Schiphol also climbed one spot to 3rd place on the ranking… Read the full press release
Cape Town International Airport awarded the Best Airport in Africa and the Best Airport in Africa for Staff Service Excellence
2013-04-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport has once again been awarded the Best Airport in Africa and the Best Airport in Africa for Staff Service Excellence this time at the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards held last night. The announcement comes weeks after having been awarded the Best Airport in Africa… Read the full press release
The Austrian airline NIKI named “Superbrand Austria 2013”
2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Austrian airline NIKI, which is a member of the airberlin group, has been awarded the status of “Superbrand” for sustainable, high quality brand management, which places it among the strongest brands in Austria. “A brand is only ever as good as the product it represents. Flying with NIKI means quality service… Read the full press release
Heathrow’s Terminal 5 named world’s ‘Best Airport Terminal’ and Heathrow has been named ‘Best Airport for Shopping’
2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow’s Terminal 5 has been named the world’s ‘Best Airport Terminal’ for a second time and Heathrow has been named ‘Best Airport for Shopping’ for a fourth time at this year’s World Airport Awards held yesterday (Wednesday 10 April) at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Geneva. The award reflects the findings of… Read the full press release
“Best Airport” award went to Istanbul Ataturk Airport at “The World’s Best Airports Awards 2013”
2013-04-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Istanbul Ataturk Airport operated by TAV Airports was chosen the “Best Airport” in Southern Europe as the result of surveys carried out by Skytrax. Istanbul Ataturk Airport operated by TAV Airports Holding received the “Best Airport” award in Southern Europe at “The World’s Best Airports Awards 2013” organized by Skytrax, a leading… Read the full press release
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort Named RCI® Green Award Platinum Winner
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlsbad Seapointe Resort and Hilton Grand Vacations Club at MarBrisa also take home Gold and Silver honors respectively RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the winners of its RCI Green Awards with Grand Pacific Palisades Resort earning… Read the full press release
WATA’s Nueva Vista and Anna Khachaturova awarded by the Prime Minister of Armenia
2013-04-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — WATA is proud to announce that Nueva Vista and Anna Khachaturova, Founder and Director of the company were awarded by the Prime Minister of Armenia as the best employer (headed by a woman) of Armenia. This is one of the most prestigious awards of the country and the winner is selected through a… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Wins Six Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
ORLANDO, Fla., 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), earned six awards in the seventh annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service on February 25, 2013. More than 1,100 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually… Read the full press release
Thailand’s Islands Best in Asia: Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand, always a traveler favorite for places to visit, has garnered yet more awards in TripAdvisor’s Annual Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2013. In the “Top 10 Islands – Asia” category, Thailand ran away with 40% of the awards, placing first with Ko Tao, in Surat Thani Province. TripAdvisor (TA) writes… Read the full press release
Schiphol Aviation Awards 2012
Six business partners distinguished with Schiphol Aviation Awards 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — This afternoon Ad Rutten, Executive Vice President & COO of Schiphol Group, announced the six winners of the 2012 Schiphol Aviation Awards. Each year, Schiphol presents its aviation awards to business partners who have distinguished themselves over the previous year in terms of their… Read the full press release
Three Tour Operators To Earn Scholarships for the 2013 Adventure Travel World Summit
Seattle, WA, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Providing financial support to early-stage adventure tourism enterprises is the purpose behind the Tour Operator Scholarships launched today by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and the legal office of Rome McGuigan, P.C., adventure travel legal specialists. Deserving scholarship winners for 2013 will gain access to the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s global network… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport Aviation Awards 2012
bmi regional, Aegean Airlines, Thai Airways International and Saudi Airlines Cargo best-performing airlines 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2007 Brussels Airport for the first time handed out the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards to airlines and partners that stand out in terms of punctuality and performance, environment and safety and network and route development. During the sixth… Read the full press release
RCI Ireland Achieves National Recognition as a ‘Great Place To Work’
Cork, Ireland, 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI, the world’s leading timeshare exchange business, has been officially recognised as a Best Workplace 2013, following an award ceremony designed to showcase the best employers in Ireland. Of the 49 leading companies who made the list, RCI was 12th in the large business category, making it the highest placed tourism… Read the full press release
Jersey Crowned Second Best Island in Britain and Eighth in Europe
2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site, have announced the winners of its inaugural 2013 Travellers’ Choice Islands Awards, based entirely on feedback from millions of TripAdvisor travellers. Jersey has great cause for celebration – the Channel Island has been crowned Britain’s second best island and even features in the European top 10… Read the full press release
TORONTO PEARSON RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN AIR CARGO
Toronto, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Air Cargo Excellence Award has recognized Toronto Pearson as a leader in service standards and operational excellence as rated by airline staff and partners worldwide. The Air Cargo Excellence Awards were announced on March 14, 2013 in Doha, Qatar on the final evening of the IATA World Cargo Symposium. Toronto Pearson… Read the full press release
Two Promotional Videos by the Tourism Authority of Thailand win awards at ITB 2013 film competition
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — One TV commercial spot and one video clip produced by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) were among the top-three award winners at an international Tourism Film and Multimedia Competition held at the International Tourism Bourse (ITB 2013), the world’s largest travel trade show held in the German capital of Berlin… Read the full press release
London City Airport Most Punctual In the UK
2013-03-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — London City Airport is the most punctual airport in the UK, according to figures published by the Civil Aviation Authority [CAA]. The data, which measures flights during October to December 2012, shows that 87 per cent of flights were on time at LCY, the only airport actually in London. LCY also had… Read the full press release
Air France Music Wins Award For Its New iPhone Application, “Music In The Sky”
2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — With its new iPhone app, “Music in the Sky,” Air France Music has not only attracted music lovers but also the jury of the Strategies / Amaury Media digital marketing 2013 Grand Prix, last night winning an award for its original and fun concept, in the “Mobile app / brand tablet” category…. Read the full press release
Hilton Naples has been honored with a prestigious Bride’s Choice Awards 2013 for Best Wedding Venue by WeddingWire
NAPLES, Fla., 2013-03-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Naples has been honored with a prestigious Bride’s Choice Awards 2013 for Best Wedding Venue by WeddingWire. The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Hilton Naples’ selection as a Bride’s Choice… Read the full press release
Marriott International has been named one of the 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International has been named one of the 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies (WME) by the Ethisphere Institute. This is the sixth time the company has been recognized by Ethisphere for its commitment to maintaining superior business practices. In selecting the World’s Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere considered codes of ethics; investments in… Read the full press release
Istanbul Ataturk Airport was selected as the “Airport of the Year” at Air Transport News Awards held in Montreal
2013-03-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Istanbul Ataturk Airport operated by TAV Airports was selected as the “Airport of the Year” at ATN (Air Transport News) Awards held prior to ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) meeting organized annually by the United Nations. The most prestigious awards in the Aviation industry were presented to the winners during a ceremony held in Montreal…. Read the full press release
Brandt Snedeker has been voted the February PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., 2013-03-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — PGA TOUR and Avis Car Rental announced today that Brandt Snedeker has been voted the February PGA TOUR Player of the Month presented by Avis. As the official rental car company of the PGA TOUR, Avis will make a $50,000 contribution to the Brandt and… Read the full press release
Airport Ambassadors Aim High with Customer Excellence
2013-03-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds City College Principal Peter Roberts and Leeds Bradford Airport’s Commercial Director, Tony Hallwood today celebrated the successful completion of a bespoke training programme by the airport’s frontline employees. Seven Airport Ambassadors were presented with certificates for the ‘Standards of Excellence – Leeds Bradford International Airport’ qualification – a ten-week training course… Read the full press release
Sheremetyevo International Airport is the best European airport in passenger service quality
2013-03-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, on March 12, 2013 an annual press conference of Mikhail Vasilenko, General Director of Sheremetyevo International Airport, has been held, dedicated to the results of year 2012 and prospective plans for the airport development. The press conference began with announcement of results on Sheremetyevo Airport participation in ACI ASQ, an independent and the most prestigious research programmes on Airport Service Quality, which were presented by Olivier… Read the full press release
LEED Gold certification awarded to airport facility
Recognition for Receiving & Distribution Center is a world first SAN DIEGO, 2013-03-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — A newly constructed Receiving and Distribution Center (RDC) at San Diego International Airport (SDIA) has received LEED Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for its wide range of sustainability features and benefits. LEED stands for Leadership in… Read the full press release
Cape Town International Airport awarded Best Airport in Africa!
2013-03-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa, Cape Town International Airport has for the third consecutive year been awarded the first place ranking in the Best Airport by Region: Africa category as part of Airports Council International’s 2012 ASQ Awards. Upington Airport scooped best Airport by region serving fewer than 2 million passengers. Also,… Read the full press release
British Airways sets two Guinness World Record titles
2013-03-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has today (March 10) set two Guinness World Record titles including the ‘Highest Harlem Shake’ and ‘Highest Concert’ in the sky, with Tony Hadley and Kim Wilde performing their hits on a red-nosed Boeing 767 aircraft at 43,000ft for Comic Relief. Celebrating 25 years of Red Nose Day, the airline… Read the full press release
Magnolia Hotel Omaha Named 2012 “Property of the Year” in Stout Street Hospitality Collection
Denver, Colo., 2013-03-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leigh Hitz, president and chief operating officer for Stout Street Hospitality, today announced that Magnolia Hotel Omaha was recently named the company’s 2012 “Property of the Year.” The award was granted based on a combination of factors including guest service scores, employee satisfaction and retention, property revenue and more. “We… Read the full press release
Aeroflot has won Athens International Airport Award 2012 as Fastest Growing Airline in Eastern Europe
2013-03-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot has won Athens International Airport Award 2012 as Fastest Growing Airline in Eastern Europe. This is the fourth top prize from Athens International Airport. Russia’s largest air carrier was named the best in this category in 2006, 2007 and 2011. «We highly appreciate that our efforts were recognized by our European partners. Aeroflot is the world-level air company specializing… Read the full press release