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 news article
Category Archives: Travel Awards
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
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 news article
San Francisco International Airport Wins Multiple Awards for Concession Program
SFO honored for best food & beverage program among large airports SAN FRANCISCO, 2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport Revenue News (ARN), the foremost publication on the airport revenue industry, honored the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with four awards for outstanding concession programs. In its annual Best Airport & Concession Awards Program, SFO won for “Airport… Read the full news article
Gatwick celebrates two major award wins for online communication
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gatwick Airport has been recognised at the Interactive Media Awards for its ‘Best in Class’ mobile website and by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) for its use of internal social media during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The airport’s mobile website, which was launched in June 2012, was… Read the full news article
Swissport awarded “International Cargo Handler of the Year – Africa” for the second time in a row
2013-03-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International Ltd., the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has been voted the best cargo handler in Africa for the second time in a row by readers of The STAT Trade Times Magazine. The award was presented on 21st February at a Gala Award night during the… Read the full news article
TravelClick Hotel Customers Take Home Eight Adrian Awards for Excellence in Digital Marketing
NEW YORK, 2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue-generating solutions for hotels, along with its hotel clients, received eight awards for excellence in digital marketing at the Adrian Awards Gala in New York City. With more than 1,000 entries, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards is the travel industry‘s largest… Read the full news article
TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER CHICAGO RECEIVES FIVE-STAR RATINGS FROM THE ESTEEMED FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE
Five stars awarded to the luxury property and Sixteen restaurant CHICAGO, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The team at Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Five-Star ratings from the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 2013, recognizing the property’s exceptional service and world-class amenities. The hotel’s lauded restaurant, Sixteen, has also received a Five-Star designation for… Read the full news article
DUSIT THANI MANILA RECIPIENT OF GOLD CIRCLE AWARD FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS
Makati, Philippines, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila, Dusit International’s flagship property in the Philippines is once again the recipient of the Gold Circle Award 2012 by Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN). This is the second year that the hotel received such a prestigious award. Launched… Read the full news article
SAA Wins On-time Performance Service Award
SAA Wins On-time Performance Service Award and Achieves Major Baggage Handling Improvements Johannesburg, 2013-02-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — FlightStats, the global leader in flight and airport information services, recently announced On Time Performance Service Awards (OTPS Awards) for airlines across the globe. SAA, with its 91.17% On Time Performance average, won in the category ‘Middle East and… Read the full news article
RCI® and The Registry Collection® Receive Six Awards at GNEX 2013
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), took home several awards at the annual Global Networking Expo, GNEX 2013. The awards were presented at the Perspective Magazine Awards Gala Dinner on Feb. 6 in Beverly Hills, Calif., where several affiliated… Read the full news article
Austrian Technicians Win Environmental Prize of City of Vienna
Waliclean, revolutionary method for cleaning vacuum toilet systems Method uses citric acid instead of chemicals – both environmentally-friendly and economical 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Waliclean, a revolutionary method for cleaning vacuum toilet systems, is to be awarded the 2013 Environmental Prize of the City of Vienna. The invention, by Austrian technicians Klaus Banny and Robert… Read the full news article
PATA Gold Awards 2013 Now Open for Submissions
Bangkok, 2013-02-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel industry organisations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to successfully develop and promote travel and tourism in Asia Pacific can now submit entries to the 2013 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards. The winning entries will be showcased at the PATA Travel Mart, September 15-17, 2013, in Chengdu,… Read the full news article
GBTA Foundation, Project ICARUS Announces Finalists for the Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards 2013
Award for Outstanding Achievements in Furthering Business Travel and Meetings Sustainability Programs Alexandria, VA, 2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The GBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Project ICARUS are proud to announce the finalists in contention for the first Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards. The awards recognize travel buyers, suppliers… Read the full news article
Executive Conference Center At Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Receives Prestigious Certification
International Association of Conference Centers Approves Area’s Premier Meeting Facility TUCSON, Ariz., 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort today announced that its 11,000 square-foot contemporary conference center received the coveted approval from the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). Only select conference centers that meet stringent quality standards and provide… Read the full news article
SAS continues to achieve world-class punctuality
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Scandinavian Airlines, SAS, continues to achieve world-class punctuality. According to independent source FlightStats, 87.91% of all SAS flights landed on time in 2012. This puts SAS in second place in the “Major European Airlines” category and in third place in “Major International Airlines”. StarAlliancewas also in second place in the new “AirlineAlliance”… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta Master Sommelier Suyanto Wins First Prize in Indonesian Sommelier Competition
Suyanto will represent Indonesia in the World Sommelier Competition in Tokyo this March. 2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta announces that its own Senior Master Sommelier Suyanto has been recognized as the Best Wine Sommelier in the Indonesian Sommelier Competition. The Indonesian Sommelier Competition was held on January 25, 2013, with the last remaining four… Read the full news article
2013 AFRICAN AIRPORT OF THE YEAR – O.R. TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, JOHANNESBURG
2013-02-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa’s O.R. Tambo International Airport was presented with the 2013 African Airport of the Year award for Airport Cargo Excellence. The award was attained following a STAT TIMES online survey conducted globally, over a month-long process, amongst varied air cargo industry players totalling 42 000 voting readers. Global champions… Read the full news article
Dusit Thani Maldives named Asia Pacific Hotel of the Year
2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Budgies & Travel Awards, held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore earlier this month, have named Dusit Thani Maldives Asia Pacific’s Hotel of the Year. The Budgie$ & Travel Awards celebrate the leadership efforts, accomplishments and ingenuity of Asia’s low cost aviation and travel industries. The awards are held in… Read the full news article
Hilton Terminal 5 Wins Seven Awards
LONDON, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is celebrating after winning a total of seven accolades at the Annual Hotel Recognition Awards. In a series of award wins across categories including Team of the Year, Guest Recognition Award and Manager of the Year, many of the employees at the leading hotel excelled at… Read the full news article
Call for PATA Face of the Future Submissions
Bangkok, 2013-02-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Face of the Future award is open for submission until February 28, 2013. The winner will receive exposure global media exposure via PATA Communications channels, a round-trip economy flight to Frankfurt with accommodation to visit the IMEX, May 21- 23, 2013, and an opportunity to attend the PATA… Read the full news article
Alaska Airlines Wins On-Time Performance Award Three Years in a Row
SEATTLE, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — FlightStats.com has named Alaska Airlines the No. 1 on-time major carrier in North America for the third year in a row. Alaska’s average on-time rate for 2012 was 87.26. The average on-time performance was 79.62 percent among North American carriers. “This award is a credit to the more than 12,000 Alaska… Read the full news article
JAL Group Airlines Awarded Number One for On-time Arrivals in 2012
TOKYO, 2013-02-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two JAL Group airlines received the highest recognition for their on-time performance in the calendar year 2012, by an independent aviation performance-tracking company FlightStats. Japan Airlines – the Group’s main operating carrier achieved an on-time arrival rate of 90.35% for its domestic and international flights operated between January and December 2012 and… Read the full news article
SAS is the first airline in the world to achieve IATA Fast Travel Award platinum status
Scandinavian Airlines, SAS, is the first airline in the world to achieve IATA Fast Travel Award Platinum status. This means that SAS offers over 80% of the IATA’s selected self-service options to its passengers throughout the journey. 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — In order to achieve Platinum status, at least 80% of the airline’s products must have… Read the full news article
Al Bateen Executive Airport’s DhabiJet named second best FBO in the world
DhabiJet tops big names around the world in EBAN reader survey Highest ranked FBO among 328 facilities worldwide and highest in the Middle East Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Al Bateen Executive Airport, operated and managed by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), announced today that its Fixed Based Operator (FBO) facility – DhabiJet;… Read the full news article