CHICAGO, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) today received a 2012 Airport Safety Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region. The award was presented to Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino by Susan M. Schalk, Manager for the Airports Division of the FAA Great Lakes Region. In 2001,… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Awards
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority bonds receive high ratings from major credit agencies
Ratings in from Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s SAN DIEGO, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three major credit rating agencies have given high marks to bonds to be issued by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority for continued funding of The Green Build Terminal 2 expansion program and a variety of programs in the Capital… Read the full press release
Ethiopian Receives an Award for Pioneering the African Renaissance from the President
2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has received an award from H.E Girma Wolde Giorgis, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, for being a pioneer of the bright future of the Africa Renaissance. Ethiopian CEO Tewolde Gebremariam received the award during a ceremony celebrating the 89th birthday and… Read the full press release
Gallivanter’s Guide Names Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris as the Best City Hotel in the World.
Four Seasons Hotel George V is also named Best City Hotel in Europe for the tenth consecutive year. 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 2012 Gallivanter’s Awards of Excellence were announced in the January 2013 edition of the UK-based Gallivanter’s Guide, and once again Four Seasons Hotel George V has been distinguished as the Best City Hotel in the World. Four… Read the full press release
Marriott Recognizes Leading Select-Service and Extended-Stay Owners and Franchisees
2013-01-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eight companies recognized with Marriott’s most prestigious award, the Partnership Circle; Five companies honored with the Horizon Award. Partnership Circle Award Winners. Pictured: back row, L to R: Jonathan Bogatay, The North Central Group; David Lenz, The North Central Group; David Cocco, Kratsa Properties; Bill Kratsa, Kratsa Properties; Aimee Fyke, Tharaldson Hospitality… Read the full press release
Warwick Ibah receives 3rd consecutive Gold medal and the prestigious Emerald medal accreditation at 2012 Tri Hita Karana Tourism Awards
2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tri Hita Karana concept is a set of principles guiding operating practices in the hotel & tourism community in Bali. Three times a year representatives from the THK authority visit to assess hotels performance against the principles. In the case of environment, they will assess everything from laundry chemicals being bio-degradable… Read the full press release
LUFTHANSA has the world’s Best First Class duvet and bedding comfort
2013-01-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a year in which Skytrax staff have taken more than 5,500 flights assessing all cabin classes on over 130 airlines, the most comfortable airline bedding has been chosen in an informal poll of our audit staff. THE WINNER The First Class bedding on Lufthansa’s A380 is quite simply the very best!… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila Awards the Winners of the Christmas Tree Contest Year III
Makati, Philippines – 2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila, in partnership with Esquire Financing, Inc., awarded the cash prize of P200,000.00 to Divine Healer Academy, a school based in Cabid-an, Sorsogon, for winning the first place in this year’s Christmas Tree Contest Year III with a theme that focuses on children, the world’s hope for the… Read the full press release
Global Traveler Readers Vote EVA Best Airline in North Asia
2012-12-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Global Traveler, a business travel and lifestyle magazine based in the US, announced its ninth annual GT Tested Reader Survey award winners in middle December. More than 28,000 frequent business and luxury travelers voted and they ranked EVA Air as the Best Airline in North Asia among several Asia’s leading airlines. In… Read the full press release
KOREAN AIR RECEIVES DOUBLE ACCOLADE AT GRAND FINAL WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2012
World’s Most Innovative Airline and World’s Excellence In Service Award Seoul, Korea, 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air, last night 12 December, received the honour of being awarded two prestigious accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Ceremony 2012, held in New Delhi, India. The airline was named the World’s Most Innovative Airline and… Read the full press release
On the Occasion of the 42nd Glorious National Day Four Lucky Winners Each Receive 42,000 Sindbad Miles in Oman Air FFP Raffle
2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oman Air has given away 42,000 air miles to each of four lucky members of its Sindbad frequent flier programme. The miles were offered as prizes in a members-only raffle which was launched on Oman Air’s Facebook page to celebrate the Sultanate of Oman’s 42nd National Day in November. Weekly winners have… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings Recognized as 2013 Military Friendly Employer
Enterprise Employs Nearly 6,000 U.S. Military Reservists, Veterans ST. LOUIS, 2012-12-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings announced today that it has been designated a 2013 Military Friendly Employer® by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs. Criteria for the designation included a benchmark score across key programs and policies such as the strength of company military recruiting efforts, the percentage… Read the full press release
Nominations Being Accepted for AH&LA’s Stars of the Industry Awards Competition
2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the national trade association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, is seeking nominations for the 2013 Stars of the Industry Awards competition. The competition recognizes employee and lodging property achievement in 11 categories, including Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year, Outstanding General… Read the full press release
GLOBAL TRAVELER NAMES SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS “AIRLINE OF THE YEAR”
SAA Also Wins “Best Airline to Africa” and “Best Business Class White Wine” Johannesburg, 2012-12-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — South African Airways (SAA) has won Global Traveler’s highest honor, being named “Airline of the Year” by the venerable publication for global business travelers and fans of luxury travel. SAA received the award at its annual awards gala… Read the full press release
Kirawira Serena Camp receives Condé Nast Gold list 2013 Recognition- one of the 510 Best Places to stay on Earth
2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — We are thrilled to announce that Kirawira Serena Camp has been named to the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler 2013 Gold List – Top 510 Best Places on Earth! Each year, the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List serves as a unique source of the top travel destinations, hotels, cruises and airlines in the… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport receives communication award
2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport was named “Newsroom of the Year for public enterprises and organisations” by Mynewsdesk For the third year in a row, Mynewsdesk announced the newsroom of the year in Norway. Oslo Airport was nominated in the public enterprises and organisations category, along with contenders such as the National Museum for Art,… Read the full press release
Massport Recognizes Employees for Outstanding Security Awarness
Massport Recognizes Employees For Outstanding Security Awareness Winner stories and photos appear on posters throughout the airport BOSTON – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipients of its “Logan SAFE” award. The award honors employees whose actions demonstrate exemplary security awareness in their daily responsibilities at Boston Logan International Airport…. Read the full press release
2012 British Annual Canada Travel Awards go back to the future
CTC’s annual event honours the best media coverage, tour operator and more in the UK 2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Groovy, baby! The UK office of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) dug out its flares and tie-dye shirts for the 2012 British Annual Canada Travel Awards (BACTA). This year’s 23rd iteration celebrated 50 years of a tourism office… Read the full press release
Maldives awarded with the “World’s Leading Island Destination” at the World Travel Awards Grand Final
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives has been awarded as the “World’s Leading Island Destination”, at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2012 which was held the Oberoi Gurgaon, New Delhi, Inadia “World Travel Awards exists to recognise, acknowledge and celebrate excellence in travel tourism and hospitality, which is why your company was chosen by fellow professionals across… Read the full press release
Hampton Hotels Tops Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® List for Third Consecutive Year
Brand Maintains No. 1 Spot Through Continued Growth, Stability and Passion Among Owners MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), the international brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced its number one ranking on Entrepreneurmagazine’s annual Franchise 500® list for the third year in a… Read the full press release
HYATT HONORED AS ONE OF THE TOP 50 BEST PLACES TO WORK IN 2013 BY GLASSDOOR IN ANNUAL EMPLOYEES’ CHOICE AWARDS
Voluntary employee reviews show high marks for Hyatt’s workplace environment, culture and commitment to fostering success CHICAGO, 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in 2013 by Glassdoor in its annual Employees’ Choice Awards. Glassdoor, a jobs and careers community website, compiles the annual award… Read the full press release
‘The Amazing Race’ to be Honored with ALIS Innovation Award
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Emmy Award-winning reality television series, ‘The Amazing Race,’ will receive the prestigious ALIS Innovation Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 22-24, 2013, in Los Angeles. The award is being presented on the first day of the conference to the popular CBS show for the innovative spotlight it shines… Read the full press release
India Bags three World Travel Awards
2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — India has bagged three prestigious awards from World Travel Awards (WTA). These are: World’s Leading Destination – India, World’s Leading Tourist Board – Incredible India and World’s Leading Tourist Attraction – Taj Mahal. Union Tourism Minister Sh. K. Chiranjeevi received these awards here today. Speaking on the occasion, the Union Tourism Minister… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii Named Top Four Hotels in Hawaii in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2013 Gold List – The World’s Best Places to Stay
Resorts celebrate with exceptional value promotions through 2013 Hawaii, Maui, U.S.A. – 2012-12-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resorts Hawaii were named the top four hotels in Hawaii by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2013 Gold List – The World’s Best Places to Stay. All four resorts scored above 93 points out of a possible 100. The annual Gold List is… Read the full press release
Capella Hotels and Resorts is Proud to Anounce That Its Resort in Cabo San Lucas Has Been Bestowed With AAA’S Five Diamond Award® – Capella Pedregal awarded AAA’s highest level of Diamond Ratings
ATLANTA, GA – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mr. Horst Schulze, CEO and Chairman of Capella Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce today that Capella’s Cabo San Lucas property, Capella Pedregal, has been honored with the coveted Five Diamond Award®, the highest level of rating for lodgings and restaurants administered by AAA. Situated on the side… Read the full press release
Marriott, A Legend Joins Travel Hall of Fame
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Executive Chairman Bill Marriott was inducted into the Business Travel Hall of Fame earlier this week, where he was recognized for creating opportunities for people around the world, and as a business and hospitality icon. Congratulations, Mr. Marriott! ### [Pictured left is Mr. Marriott accepting the award and pictured right is Mr…. Read the full press release
Tourism Australia’s website voted world’s best
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia’s website voted world’s best Key facts Australia.com has been recognised at this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA), being voted World’s Leading Tourism Authority Website by more than 220,000 travel agents and other industry professionals from over 175 countries. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said the award reflected the national… Read the full press release
STEIGENBERGER HOTEL GROUP CONFERS AWARDS ON HOTEL DIRECTORS
Steigenberger Hotel Group confers awards on Hotel Directors 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Elisabeth Perwanger and Thomas Nixdorf have been named as the Steigenberger Hotel Group “General Managers of the Year”. Ms. Perwanger, Director of the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof in Vienna and Area General Manager Austria, and Mr. Nixdorf, Director of the InterCityHotel in Hanover, both received their prizes at… Read the full press release
W Maldives Named ‘Best Worldwide Resort Hotel’ at Recent Awards Ceremony
2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives has been named the Best Worldwide Resort Hotel at The Sunday Times Travel Magazine Readers’ Awards 2012 – held in London, 3 December 2012. W Maldives – a private island and luxury playground in a wonderland of white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and breath-taking reefs. W Retreat… Read the full press release
Czech Tourists Rank Thailand One of Their Top Destinations
Czech – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Readership polls conducted by two of the Czech Republic’s popular consumer and travel trade papers have shown that Thailand ranks among the most popular destinations for Czech travellers this winter season. The daily tabloid newspaper Mladá fronta Dnes, in its 3-4 November, 2012, edition, reported that Thailand was one of… Read the full press release