Category Archives: Travel Awards

Marriott Named Top Company for Supplier Diversity

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Marriott Named Top Company for Supplier Diversity

Hotel leader has spent nearly $4 billion with diversity suppliers 2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — During its Special Awards & Top Regional Companies event, DiversityInchonored Marriott International as the top company for supplier diversity. The company was recognized for demonstrating its strength in four areas– CEO commitment, human capital, corporate and organizational communications and supplier diversity. Over the… Read the full press release

Nomination to Prix Villégiature Awards 2012

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Hotel Puente Romano nominated as Best Resort in Europe 2012  By Villegiature Awards 2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Villegiature Awards created in 2003 gather a voting Jury composed of 20 international press correspondents and journalists from very famous medias covering all over the world. They reward the best of the best hotels in Europe, in Asia en Africa. The… Read the full press release

Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Hampton Hotels as Top Global Franchise

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Hampton Hotels, recently named the top global franchise by Entrepreneur magazine, is known for the value and quality it provides to both franchisees and guests alike. All Hampton hotels feature a free, hot breakfast, free high-speed Internet access, the Clean and Fresh Hampton Bed, modern amenities, proactive, friendly customer service and, by end of 2012, a newly redesigned and renovated Perfect Mix Lobby. The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax-Dartmouth in Nova Scotia, Canada (shown above) features the brand’s signature Perfect Mix Lobby design, which is intended to create an inviting space that ultimately becomes an extension of the guest room. Credit: Hampton Hotels

Hampton Hotels earns No. 1 franchise spot based on size, growth and financial strength MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-10-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels today announced that it has been named the top global franchise by Entrepreneur magazine out of 200 franchisors listed in the publication’s October issue.  The international ranking follows two consecutive years as the No. 1 franchise… Read the full press release

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Awarded “Best Of The East” By Meetings Focus East

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Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Awarded “Best Of The East” By Meetings Focus East

CINCINNATI -2012-10-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza has been awarded the prestigious “Best of the East” award by Meetings Focus East magazine in its September 2012 issue. For the seventh consecutive year, the hotel has been selected by meeting planners as a top meeting destination in the East. Only 50 properties received this award… Read the full press release

Thailand has won the TTG Travel Awards 2012 for the “Outstanding Achievement Award: Destination of the Year”

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Thailand has won the TTG Travel Awards 2012 for the "Outstanding Achievement Award: Destination of the Year"

2012-10-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thailand has won the TTG Travel Awards 2012 for the “Outstanding Achievement Award: Destination of the Year”, organised by TTG Asia Media, a leading travel and tourism publisher and events organiser in the Asia-Pacific. The award was accepted by Mrs. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, TAT’s Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts named Europe’s Leading Hotel Brand at World Travel Awards 2012

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2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has won the prestigious World Travel Award 2012 for Europe’s Leading Hotel Brand for the second year running at the World Travel Awards Europe Ceremony on 6 October 2012. The award, which is voted for by the general public and travel professionals worldwide recognises InterContinental Hotels & Resorts’… Read the full press release

Massport Awards Annual Scholarships

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Massport Awards Annual Scholarships Scholarships honor memory of longtime employees and encourage Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs BOSTON –2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipients of the Authority’s 2012 Diversity Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Scholarships and annual memorial scholarships honoring longtime employees Tommy Butler, Donna Rauseo and Lowell Richards… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport won the first prize in an international social media competition

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Finavia’s Helsinki Airport has won first prize in an international social media competition. The awards were distributed by Simpliflying, based in Singapore, which specialises in social media innovation and public participation. 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — The jury commended Helsinki Airport’s creative touch in social media. The hugely popular Quality Hunters campaign was mentioned as an example… Read the full press release

SWISS voted “Europe’s Leading Airline Business Class” again in latest World Travel Awards

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“Europe’s Leading Airline Business Class” in the 2012 World Travel Awards, retaining the title it earned last year. The awards reflect the views and votes of more than 183’000 professionals from the worldwide travel and tourism sector. 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — This latest success is the fourth time since 2005 and the second year running that… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Recognized as One of the Best Companies in the Digital World by the Altagamma Digital Luxury Index.

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Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris Recognized as One of the Best Companies in the Digital World by the Altagamma Digital Luxury Index.

Hotel cited in the Customer Decision Journey and Best Performers on Facebook categories. Paris, France – 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel George V has received recognition in a new study by Fondazione Altagamma, Digital Luxury Experience – Altagamma Index 2012 – The best performers in the digital world. The study of more than 300 international brands in… Read the full press release

TravelClick Hotel Customers Take Home 15 W3 Awards For Excellence in Website Design

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NEW YORK, 2012-10-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, earned 15 W3 Awards, which recognize creativity and excellence in website design.  TravelClick was presented with 3 “Gold” and 12 “Silver” awards for websites designed for hotel properties and hotel management groups. Websites designed by TravelClick that received Gold awards… Read the full press release

Nevada Magazine wins ‘General Excellence’ award from Nevada Press Association

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CARSON CITY – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nevada Magazine, the official travel publication for the state of Nevada, raked in the awards at the annual Nevada Press Association’s 2012 “Better Business Contest,” once again earning first place in General Excellence for magazines. “We are so proud of the magazine and the hardworking team at Nevada Magazine,”… Read the full press release

North Platte Rail Fest named one of North America’s best events

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American Bus Association names Rail Fest one of North America’s 100 Best Events for 2013 NORTH PLATTE, NEB, 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — North Platte’s Rail Fest logged visitors from 33 states and 11 foreign countries, and has been rewarded by an honor touting the 2013 celebration. The American Bus Association (ABA) announced in September that the North… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport wins global Routes Marketing Award

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2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last night in Abu Dhabi  Brussels Airport was awarded the overall Routes Airport  Marketing Award. Twice a year, the international Routes trade fair brings together airports and airlines from around the globe. In a kind of speed-dating environment they get the chance to meet all potential new customers at a single location.  Any interesting contacts can be… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport wins Best Sample Category at 2012 ASQ Fieldwork Awards

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Budapest Airport was announced the winner of the Best Sample Category in the European Airport section at the ASQ Fieldwork Awards, part of the ASQ (Airport Service Quality) Forum held in Istanbul last week. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ASQ Fieldwork Awards are an informal recognition of those airports which achieve the highest standards in ASQ… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport Highly Commended at 2012 World Routes Awards

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Budapest Airport Highly Commended at 2012 World Routes Awards

Budapest Airport was highly commended as one of the top three airports in Europe last night in the prestigious World Routes Awards, voted for exclusively by airline judges*. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — “To win such recognition on the world stage after experiencing a difficult year with the loss of Malev is especially pleasing for us,” noted… Read the full press release

Maldives local travel agents honours the country’s first Travel and Tourism Awards

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Maldives local travel agents honours the country’s first Travel and Tourism Awards

2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives Association for Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) honoured the travel and tourism industry with first ever Maldives Travel Awards. The grand awarding ceremony was held on 28th September 2012 at Paradise Island Resort. Awards for 21 categories including resorts, hotels, liveaboards and aviation were awarded trophies. The event began with… Read the full press release

Outstanding Michelin Success for Ocean Restaurant and Mark Jordan at the Beach

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2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — There are double celebrations at The Atlantic Hotel today as we learn the phenomenal news that Ocean Restaurant has retained its coveted Michelin star for a seventh consecutive year and newly opened sister establishment Mark Jordan at the Beach has been awarded a most sought after Bib Gourmand. Teams at both establishments… Read the full press release

Estonian Air announced Airline of the Year Silver Award winner

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — European Region Airline Association (ERA) recognized Estonian Air for its excellence and achievements with Airline of the Year 2012/2013 Silver Award. It is the first time the carrier has won an ERA Award. Estonian Air was recognised as an outstanding example of a successful link between an airport and a regional carrier,… Read the full press release

Bohemia Celebrates Eight Years of Michelin Success

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Champagne is flowing at Bohemia today as the team learn that the restaurant has retained its Michelin star for an impressive eighth year.  After the results were accidentally leaked by Michelin yesterday morning there has been a tense wait for the official listing, which finally came through yesterday afternoon. Commenting on this… Read the full press release

SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK WINS MAJOR AWARDS FOR CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY EDUCATION

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced Sept. 19 that the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park has been awarded Top Honors for the 2012 AZA International Conservation Award for its Scientific Approaches to Conservation of Giant Pandas and Their Habitat program and Significant Achievement for the 2012 Angela Peterson Excellence in Diversity Award for… Read the full press release

Luxury Jersey makes the AA grade

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey has secured its spot as one of the top foodie destinations in the UK with the launch of the 2013 AA Restaurant Guide at the AA Hospitality Awards in London last night. The island’s restaurants now have 32 AA rosettes in total, making Jersey one of the most highly awarded holiday… Read the full press release

Atlantic Hotel reconfirmed as one of the finest in the UK

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2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Atlantic Hotel and Ocean Restaurant has been reconfirmed as one of the finest establishments in the UK and Ireland retaining its highly prized four AA Red Star / four AA Rosette rating. The champagne corks are also popping for sister property Mark Jordan at the Beach which has been newly awarded… Read the full press release

VANCOUVER NAMED THE WORLD’S MOST REPUTABLE CITY

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VANCOUVER, BC, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vancouver has been named the world’s most reputable city, according to an international poll conducted by the Reputation Institute. Every year, the Copenhagen-based organization surveys more than 18,700 people in 15 countries on the reputations of 100 cities that are selected according to population, gross domestic product and volume of… Read the full press release

Thai Spa Association Honours 18 of Its Best at Inaugural Awards

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Thai Spa Association Honours 18 of Its Best at Inaugural Awards

Bangkok, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eighteen of Thailand’s best products and services in the health and wellness sector scored top honours at the inaugural Thailand Spa and Well-being Awards held on September 20, 2012. A mix of large and established spa businesses as well as newcomers and innovators were conferred the awards in a night of… Read the full press release

RCI Pacific Announces Go Green 2012 Award Winners

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Gold Coast, Australia, 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Timeshare resorts recognized for eco-friendly practices in all facets of operations at ATHOC Conference RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange,  announced the winners of its innovative “Go Green Awards” for its affiliated resorts in the Pacific region at the recent Australian Timeshare and Holiday Ownership Council (ATHOC) conference. This… Read the full press release

Wyndham Exchange & Rentals® Wins Four American Inhouse Design Awards from Graphic Design USA

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Parsippany, N.J., 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Visual Communications team at Wyndham Exchange & Rentals® recently won four American Inhouse Design Awards from Graphic Design USA. This competition is the biggest showcase for outstanding work by in-house designers. Graphic Design USA provides in-house designers with an opportunity to be recognized for their talents and their contributions to their… Read the full press release

HEATHROW’S GROUND-BREAKING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CENTRE RECOGNISED IN AWARDS

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HEATHROW’S GROUND-BREAKING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CENTRE RECOGNISED IN AWARDS

2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow has secured a prestigious award for ‘Best Contribution to Corporate Responsibility’ from The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). This is a global organisation dedicated to promoting best practices in procurement and supply. The shortlist included Balfour Beatty, EDF Energy, The FA Group and LOCOG. The award recognises ‘the highly… Read the full press release

Marriott Foundation Honored for “Bridging” Employment Gap

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Marriott Foundation Honored for "Bridging" Employment Gap

2012-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities launched the Bridges…from school to work® program more than 20 years ago to reduce the career gap for youth ages 17-22 with mental, physical and cognitive disabilities. Since 1990, more than 950 local employers have provided employment opportunities for more than 2,400 youth, helping these young people with disabilities… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson’s international terminal wins development award

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Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal receives 2012 Award of Excellence from Urban Land Institute (ULI) Atlanta ATLANTA 2012-09-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport received the 2012 Award of Excellence from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Atlanta during a ceremony at the Atlanta History Center on… Read the full press release