Category Archives: Travel Awards

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Named to TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States List

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Hotel also named to Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best, and achieves AAA Five Diamond status for fifth consecutive year. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the heels of retaining AAA Five Diamond status for the fifth consecutive year, Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has been named one of the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States by TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular and largest online… Read the full news article

Best Western International Named 2012 eMarketer of the Year

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Best Western Awarded for Integrated Use of Multiple Digital Marketing Platforms to Drive Bookings and Brand Engagement NEW YORK, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Best Western International (http://www.bestwestern.com/), was named the 2012 eMarketer of the Year at the Adrian Awards gala in New York City, held Monday, January 28. The eMarketer of the Year award honors excellence in hospitality… Read the full news article

QR PICKS UP TWO KEY TRAVEL AWARDS IN POLAND WITHIN WEEKS OF WARSAW LAUNCH

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Carrier Makes Huge Impression In Polish Market….. …..As It Prepares For Increase In Warsaw Frequency To Daily Services And The Opening Of A New Call Centre In Wroclaw Creating Over 100 Jobs Warsaw, POLAND,  2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways picked up two key travel awards within weeks of the airline’s Warsaw route launch, making a resounding… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation Receives “Public Body of the Year” Award from CISCO

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CHICAGO, 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) was honored by the Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) with a “Public Body of the Year” award at the labor management association’s annual meeting in Schaumburg on January 25. According to CISCO, the CDA was chosen as its 2012 “Public Body” award recipient for its… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide Announces 2012 CEO Light & Warmth Award Winners

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Twelve Selected to Receive the Pinnacle Award for Team Members MCLEAN, Va., 2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide has announced that twelve of its Team Members have received the 2012 CEO Light & Warmth Award, the company’s highest honor. This award was established to recognize exceptional Team Members who embody Hilton Worldwide’s Values of Hospitality, Integrity,… Read the full news article

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Receives Honors for Thirty-Two Properties in the 2013 Edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Rankings

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2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — An impressive 32 hotels within The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. have been named award winners in the 2013 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Rankings. To qualify for this distinguished accolade, U.S. News & World Report identifies the best hotels using an unbiased methodology centered on three components: reputation among… Read the full news article

British Airways – Flying High

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2013-01-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has been given two prestigious awards in January, after being recognised for its responsible business ethic. The airline received the Business Travel Award 2013 for Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme and has been recognised for its leadership role in addressing its impact on deforestation by the Forest Footprint Disclosure Project…. Read the full news article

AVIS CAMPAIGN NAMED MAGAZINE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE YEAR

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-01-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In recognition of its experiential iPad campaign in The Economist, Avis Car Rental won “Magazine Advertisement of the Year” at the 2012 Digital Magazine Awards. Celebrating the best magazines, individuals and advertisers from the digital publishing industry, the international awards honored Avis for bringing to life the idea of “It’s Your… Read the full news article

CityZen Receives Prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award for 2013

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Hong Kong, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the seventh consecutive year, CityZen, the acclaimed signature restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., has been awarded the coveted American Automobile Association’s (AAA) Five Diamond Award for 2013. The restaurant remains the only establishment to have earned this symbol of excellence in Washington, D.C. “This level of recognition is truly… Read the full news article

Pulkovo airport passengers awarded Aeroflot for Best Price

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2013-01-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeroflot received LED TOGETHER Award 2012 in «Best Price» nomination. Starting from October 15, 2012 till January 15, 2013 Pulkovo Airport passengers voted on the airport’s site for best air carriers providing services in the hub. Aeroflot’s Best Price Award recognizes air company’s continuous efforts in expanding its activities in Saint-Petersburg, aiming to satisfy the growing demand of the Northern Capital… Read the full news article

Lufthansa First Class is awarded the top-tier 5-Star Ranking by SKYTRAX

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2013-01-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the latest Skytrax Star Ranking review, Lufthansa has been awarded 5-Star Ranking for it’s First Class product and service package. Lufthansa Star Ranking details On the ground, Lufthansa’s dedicated Frankfurt First Class Terminal has scored 5-Star ratings across many of the assessment categories. At this First Class Terminal, customers are greeted by a personal… Read the full news article

Dolan Hotels celebrates Taste Accreditation Awards

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2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tides at the Somerville Hotel, The Golden Sands restaurant, and Indigo’s at Hotel Cristina have all been recognised for their exceptional dining experiences and have been presented with the most prestigious Taste Award available, ‘Gold Highly Commended’. Bill Dolan, chairman of Dolan Hotels said he was delighted with the company’s achievement.  ‘We work hard to ensure that… Read the full news article

THE RED CARNATION HOTEL COLLECTION HAS SWEPT THE BOARD IN THE TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARDS

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2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Out of 650,000 hotels, the public chose the best hotels for 2013 and Red Carnation Hotels are proud to have been recognised as follows: The Milestone Hotel 2nd Top 25 Hotels in the United Kingdom 9th Top 25 Hotels in Europe 24th Top 25 Hotels in the World 3rd Top 25 Luxury… Read the full news article

Final award ceremony of the 10th “Accor Professions Challenge”

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This year’s challenge attracted 73 talented young people from 25 countries. A high point was welcoming two new continents to the competition – Asia and the Americas! 2013-01-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Organized every year by the Accor Operations Human Resources department, the Accor Professions Challenge this year welcomed candidates from Europe, Africa and the Middle East… Read the full news article

LAWA INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY GROUP RECEIVES CYBER INTELLIGENCE AWARD

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Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — CSO magazine has recognized the Information Management & Technology Group (IMTG) of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) for its cyber security initiatives to help safeguard the IT (information technology) network infrastructure of the three Southern California facilities owned and operated by LAWA:  Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT), and Van… Read the full news article

TripAdvisor Names Four Seasons Resort Hualalai #1 Hotel in the World

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Acclaimed Hawaiian beachfront resort also named one of the top 10 hotel spas in America. 2013-01-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu, the first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawaii Island, has been named the #1 Hotel in the World in the 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. Based on the reviews… Read the full news article

CTC gathers a cluster of international awards

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Our marketing efforts with industry partners in Canada, South Korea and China gain kudos. 2013-01-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) prides itself on innovative marketing, being constantly on the lookout for ways to gain a competitive edge in the global tourism marketplace. So pardon us as we blush in the limelight, as last… Read the full news article

Hilton Sydney Awarded Prestigious Gold Circle Award By Agoda.com

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SYDNEY, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following an outstanding award-winning year Hilton Sydney has been honoured with a prestigious “Gold Circle” award from Agoda.com – Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN). The award is in recognition of hotels that lead by example in the competitive hospitality industry. Hilton Sydney is… Read the full news article

Amadeus awarded top sector ranking as European R&D leader in travel and tourism

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• Annual EC list of top 1,000 companies for R&D published • €347.5m investment in 2011 ranks Amadeus top again in travel and tourism 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, has again maintained its top sector ranking as one of the leading companies in Europe for investment in… Read the full news article

Deal of the Year Awards Presented at the Hotel Investment Forum India

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2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The hosts of Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI) have announced the winners of the Deal of the Year awards (hotels opened November 2011 – October 2012) in the categories of Budget and Mid-Priced Scale, First Class and Upper Mid-Scale, and Luxury and Upscale.  The awards were presented at Hotel Investment Forum India… Read the full news article

ALIS AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

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2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Most Noteworthy Hospitality Investment Deals and Executives to be Honored at ALIS Conference Executives and companies responsible for the most influential hospitality industry developments in 2012, will be honored during the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 22-24 at the JW Marriott and NOKIA Theatre at L.A. LIVE. Nominees are considered for the… Read the full news article

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Receives FAA 2012 Regional Safety Award

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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 news article

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority bonds receive high ratings from major credit agencies

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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 news article

Ethiopian Receives an Award for Pioneering the African Renaissance from the President

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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 news article

Gallivanter’s Guide Names Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris as the Best City Hotel in the World.

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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 news article

Marriott Recognizes Leading Select-Service and Extended-Stay Owners and Franchisees

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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 news article

Warwick Ibah receives 3rd consecutive Gold medal and the prestigious Emerald medal accreditation at 2012 Tri Hita Karana Tourism Awards

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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 news article

LUFTHANSA has the world’s Best First Class duvet and bedding comfort

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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 news article

Dusit Thani Manila Awards the Winners of the Christmas Tree Contest Year III

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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 news article

Global Traveler Readers Vote EVA Best Airline in North Asia

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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 news article