2013-08-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading travel brands and organisations are set to go ‘head to head’ in what promises to be a thrilling World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony, to be hosted at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Antalya, Turkey on August 31st 2013. Hailed as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry”, World Travel Awards… Read the full news article
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Jersey Millennium Town Park wins Civic Trust Award for 2013 for outstanding contribution to the quality and appearance of the environment
2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — A plaque has been erected in the Millennium Town Park to mark the park winning a Civic Trust Award for 2013. This is one of two awards that this park has received this year. Civic Trust awards are given to projects that make an outstanding contribution to the quality and appearance of… Read the full news article
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong named the Hotel of the Year by Virtuoso® in its Best of the Best Hotel Awards 2013
Hong Kong, 2013-08-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong was named the Hotel of the Year by Virtuoso® in its Best of the Best Hotel Awards 2013. The iconic hotel was recognised for excellence out of Virtuoso’s extensive collection of more than 983 hotels, resorts, villas and private island-retreats in 100 countries. Now in its seventh… Read the full news article
Limited edition cocktail menu at five Dorchester Collection hotels to celebrate designers shortlisted for the 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize
2013-08-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new fashion season cocktail menu celebrates the four gifted designers who have been shortlisted for the 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize. The cocktail menu will be available at five Dorchester Collection hotels: The Dorchester, London; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Le Meurice, Paris; Le Richemond, Geneva and The Beverly Hills Hotel,… Read the full news article
Star Alliance Navigator iPad app won the prestigious Communication Design 2013 competition Red Dot Award
FRANKFURT, Germany, 2013-08-13— /travelprnews.com/ — The Star Alliance Navigator app for the iPad has received the prestigious Red Dot at the Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2013 competition, one of the largest and most acclaimed international design contests. The judges based their decision on the fact that the Navigator app for the iPad sets a new industry… Read the full news article
Vote to make Tortas Frontera at O’Hare International Airport winner of the USA Today Best Airport Food in the U.S. award
CHICAGO, 2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — Vote today!! Tell your friends!! Let’s make Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless at O’Hare International Airport the winner of the USA Today Best Airport Food in the U.S. award!! Click here and vote EVERY DAY, until noon on Monday, August 5. Tortas Frontera at O’Hare has moved up to number 3 in the vote… Read the full news article
Air Transport World magazine honored airberlin with ‘Silver Eco-Airline of the Year’ award
2013-08-02— /travelprnews.com/ — The US American trade magazine, Air Transport World, has named airberlin “Silver Eco-Airline of the Year”. The jury highlighted airberlin’s extensive fuel efficiency programme in particular. In 2012, Germany’s second largest airline set a new record with its average fuel consumption of 3.4 litres per 100 passenger kilometres flown. The official award ceremony… Read the full news article
J.D. Power recognized Hyatt Place as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains
CHICAGO, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporations (NYSE:H) announced that Hyatt Place has been recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains. The award comes as a result of guest ratings in the recently released J. D. Power 2013 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Hyatt Place scored highest in several evaluation… Read the full news article
The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel Jersey awarded Green Tourism Gold by the Green Tourism Business Scheme
2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel have been awarded Green Tourism Gold for the second consecutive year, accredited by the Green Tourism Business Scheme. The Hotel received this prestigious award in recognition of their commitment to local sustainability, rendering them the only Hotel on the island to achieve the highest level. In order… Read the full news article
The Pacific Asia Travel Association announced 2013 PATA Gold Awards winners
2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 PATA Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), for the last 18 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 22 separate organisations and individuals. PATA will present 26 Grand and… Read the full news article
Once again the highest rank for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in J.D. Power and Associates 2013 North America Guest Satisfaction Index Study
Chevy Chase, Md., 2013-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has once again ranked highest in the luxury brand segment, for an impressive fourth year in a row by J.D. Power and Associates in their 2013 North America Guest Satisfaction Index Study. “We could not be prouder of our ladies and gentlemen all over the world… Read the full news article
The “Oscars of the travel industry” the World Travel Awards to host this year’s gala ceremony at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
2013-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — World Travel Awards, known as “the Oscars of the travel industry,” heads for the idyllic Caribbean, where its gala ceremony will recognize the very best in travel, tourism and hospitality from two regions on September 14, 2013. WTA’s Caribbean and North American event will be held at the glamorous Sandals Grande Antigua… Read the full news article
The Air Line Pilots Association honored ExpressJet Pilots ALPA Superior Airmanship Award for Heroic Actions
Capt. Micah Peery of Bartlett, Tenn. and F/O Andrew Kinnear of Waukesha, Wis. Recognized for Heroic Actions WASHINGTON, 2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) presented its Superior Airmanship Award to Capt. Micah Peery and First Officer Andrew Kinnear for their heroic actions in safely landing ExpressJet Flight 5912 from Peoria, Illinois,… Read the full news article
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) awarded prestigious national ‘Safe Parking’ award
2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has been awarded the prestigious national ‘Safe Parking’ award for the eighth consecutive year in recognition of its high standards of on-site parking facilities. This highly regarded industry scheme aims to reduce crime whilst increasing safety and security within parking facilities around the country. Run by Park Mark,… Read the full news article
High profile international fashion judges announced the 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize finalists
London, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following shortlisting judging sessions in London, Paris, Geneva, Milan and Los Angeles by a high profile panel of international judges from the world of fashion, the fourdesigners shortlisted for the 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize are: Barbara Casasola www.barbaracasasola.com Fyodor Golan www.fyodorgolan.com Emilia Wickstead www.emiliawickstead.com Huishan Zhang www.huishanzhang.com The shortlisted finalists… Read the full news article
Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department’s marketing director Todd Stallbaumer won 2013 Spirit of TAP Award
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel Alliance Partners (TAP) proudly announces that Todd Stallbaumer, Consumer and Trade Marketing Director for the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department is the recipient of the 2013 Spirit of TAP Award. Stallbaumer was nominated by many TAP Partners for his outstanding role in the industry and as an individual who… Read the full news article
Aon Hewitt named The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company ‘Best Employer’in Asia Pacific
Regional Accolades and Individual Awards Underline Benchmark Service Standards HONG KONG, 2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has received accolades as “Best Employer” throughout Asia from Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc following its 2013 Best Employers Study results. The results underlined the luxury hotelier’s commitment… Read the full news article
Expedia Insiders’ Select 2013 ranked Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Among Best-Reviewed Hotels
2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has been named to the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2013, an annual ranking of best-reviewed hotels as determined by the world’s leading full-service online travel agency. The Insiders’ Select list recognizes the top-ranked hotels available in the Expedia global marketplace, as judged by more than one million annual guest… Read the full news article
Upper Napa Valley Solage Calistoga resort honored with a AAA Four-Diamond Award
Auberge Resort in Calistoga Joins Napa Valley Resorts of Distinction CALISTOGA, CALIF. , 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Solage Calistoga, the design-focused and environmentally conscious resort in UpperNapaValley, is proud to announce its inaugural designation as a AAA Four-Diamond rated property. A destination embracing the best of NapaValley “fun” with four-diamond amenities, Solage becomes the first property… Read the full news article
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club ranked among the Top Hotels in the world and Top Resorts in the Caribbean by the prestigious Travel + Leisure
NEVIS, West Indies, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club has been honored among the Top Hotels in the world and Top Resorts in the Caribbean by the prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine. In the Travel + Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey, the intimate, 36-room Nevis resort is ranked… Read the full news article
Overwhelming majority of Frequent Business Traveller readers voted Star Alliance top alliance for 2013
Star Alliance airlines win four Globerunner Awards NEW YORK, 2013-07-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Star Alliance, the way the Earth connects, has been named Best Airline Alliance for the second year running by the readers of Frequent Business Traveller, an online magazine designed for the affluent frequent business traveller. “The readers of Frequent Business Traveler are among the… Read the full news article
The Arizona Office of Tourism recognized and honored statewide tourism industry leaders at the 2013 Governor’s Tourism Awards
2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) and members of the Arizona tourism industry recognized and honored statewide tourism industry leaders at the 2013 Governor’s Tourism Awards Gala held during the industry’s annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism. AOT Director Sherry Henry presented the awards during the event held at the JW Marriott Tucson… Read the full news article
A.A.E. Executive Vice President & Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority COO Scott A. Brockman Honored with AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Alexandria, VA, 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scott A. Brockman, A.A.E., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, 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 international aviation… Read the full news article
On its 101st year the Manila Hotel announced two of its most recent achievements from Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor
2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — On its 101st year, the Manila Hotel is proud to announce two of its most recent achievements from luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler and respected online travel resource TripAdvisor. The Manila Hotel was heralded as part of Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 20 Best Hotels in Southeast Asia from its 2012 online polls. The Grande Dame also… Read the full news article
Kenya Airways CEO Dr. Titus Naikuni received ‘Airline Business Award’ at the prestigious Airline Strategy Awards 2013
Nairobi, 2013-07-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Titus Naikuni, has been recognized in the prestigious Airline Strategy Awards 2013. Dr Naikuni received the ‘Airline Business Award’, which recognizes an individual who has made a lasting strategic contribution to the air transport business, during this year’s edition of the awards that were held in… Read the full news article
Massachusetts Port Authority presented Diversity Scholarships to three recent high school graduates
BOSTON, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has presented Diversity Scholarships to three recent high school graduates as part of an annual award ceremony at Boston Logan International Airport. The scholarship program, which started in 2007, is open to all graduating high school seniors in Massachusetts. Applicants must have an interest in pursuing… Read the full news article
World Trade Organization’s Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade meeting in Geneva emphasized the increasingly prominent role of tourism in developing countries
Madrid/Geneve, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The developmental impact and potential of tourism was highlighted at the World Trade Organization’s Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade in Geneva. At the meeting, UNWTO emphasized the increasingly prominent role of tourism in developing countries, particularly Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and called for increased support for tourism in international aid… Read the full news article
Winners of Auckland Airport ‘2013 Airline of the Year Award’ and ‘2013 Aeronautical Service Provider Award’ announced
2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Judy Nicholl, General Manager Aeronautical Operations, says the annual awards recognise excellence by the service providers and airlines at Auckland Airport. “The Aeronautical Service Provider Award recognises the achievements of border and government agencies and ground handlers, all of whom play a critical role in the passenger experience and operational success of… Read the full news article
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Culinary Director Richard Ekkebus Honoured With Highest Chef’s Accolade In Holland
Hong Kong, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Richard Ekkebus, Culinary Director at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, and Dutch national, who oversees the cuisine and food and beverage operations of the hotel, has been honoured as the first Stichting Vakbekwaamheid Horeca (SVH) certified Master Chef to accomplish his exams in the air. This is the highest level… Read the full news article
Serena Hotels Honored as Leading Organization for its Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Development
Earned 2013 Annual Environment Excellence Islamabad, Pakistan, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Serena Hotels, a leading chain of hotels, resorts, palaces and forts, was declared winner of the 2013 Environment Excellence Award here in a ceremony jointly hosted by the National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) in collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The prestigious… Read the full news article