Category Archives: Travel Awards

Simon Casson of Four Seasons Hotel Doha Recognized Among the Middle East’s Most Powerful Hoteliers in “Hotelier Middle East Power 50” 2012

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Simon Casson of Four Seasons Hotel Doha Recognized Among the Middle East's Most Powerful Hoteliers in "Hotelier Middle East Power 50" 2012

Annual list reveals the most significant in the industry. 2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Simon Casson, regional vice president and general manager of Four SeasonsHotel Doha, has been recognized for the second consecutive time among the Middle East’s most powerful hoteliers and most influential industry professionals in the fourth edition of the Hotelier Middle East Power 50. Named among this year’s… Read the full news article

Spa Sirene wins ‘Best Channel Islands Hotel’

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2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spa Sirène at The Royal Yacht Hotel are thrilled to announce that they have been chosen as the winner of the Readers Regional Award for Best Spa in the Channel Islands by the Good Spa Guide. The Good Spa Guide compiles the list of nominees yearly based on their evaluation and subsequent… Read the full news article

Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Voted World’s Best Waterpark For 15th Year In A Row!

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Schlitterbahn’s attractions receive three of the five Best Waterpark ride distinctions NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, 2012-09-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark received the top international honor from Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards naming the park as the World’s Best Waterpark for the fifteenth consecutive year in a row. Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is also honored with three of… Read the full news article

Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark’s King Kaw Rapids River Voted The World’s Second Best New Waterpark Ride

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Park receives national recognition during the annual Golden Ticket Awards KANSAS CITY, KS 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark received international recognition from Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards naming the King Kaw rapids river as the World’s Second Best New Waterpark Ride. Nicknamed the “Academy Awards of the Amusement Park Industry,” the Golden Ticket… Read the full news article

Condé Nast Traveller Names Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora #1 Resort in Australasia and the South Pacific in Annual “Readers’ Travel Awards

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Overwater bungalows, exterior view

French Polynesian Resort also named to “The World’s Top 100” list. Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora was named the #1 resort in Australasia and the South Pacific and #55 on the list of the ‘World’s Top 100″ Hotels in Condé Nast Traveller’s annual Readers’ Travel Awards. “We’re honoured that the distinguished readers of Condé Nast… Read the full news article

Hilton Surfers Paradise Celebrates First Birthday With A Major Award Accolade

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Hilton Surfers Paradise's first birthday celebration has coincided with a major award win for the $700 million property located on Queensland's Gold Coast. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

SURFERS PARADISE, QLD, Australia, 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Surfers Paradise‘s first birthday celebration has coincided with a major award win for the $700 million property located on Queensland’s Gold Coast. The hotel was awarded the prestigious title of 2012 Hotel Management Awards ‘New Hotel’ of the year at a gala dinner held in Sydney on Friday… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International receives four nominations at the European Hospitality Awards

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Paradisus Playa del Carmen (Mexico), Gran Meliá Rome (Italy) and Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora (Tenerife, Spain) are the hotels nominated in the third edition of the awards Palma de Mallorca, 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International has received four nominations in the European Hospitality Awards 2012 organised by the British magazine “Hotel Management International” in… Read the full news article

Hilton Sydney Awarded Four Awards at the National AHA Awards for Excellence 2012

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Continuing its recent winning streak Hilton Sydney has been honored with four coveted awards by the Australian Hotels Association at the 2012 National Awards for Excellence. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

SYDNEY, 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Continuing its recent winning streak Hilton Sydney has been honored with four coveted awards by the Australian Hotels Association at the 2012 National Awards for Excellence. At the ceremony, held in Hobart last Wednesday night, Hilton Sydney was awarded “Best Restaurant – Accommodation Division,” “Chef of the Year – Joe Pavlovich (glass… Read the full news article

Iberia recibe el premio “Future Travel Experience” a la mejor iniciativa en asistencia a pasajeros

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Iberia recibe el premio "Future Travel Experience" a la mejor iniciativa en asistencia a pasajeros

Es el reconocimiento a los diferentes proyectos desarrollados por la compañía para mejorar el servicio al cliente con soluciones innovadoras, tanto en el aeropuerto como durante el vuelo  En este foro Iberia también ha sido protagonista con una ponencia sobre movilidad, en la que ha presentado sus proyectos “Ipads para sobrecargos” e “IBHelp”. Además de… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole Named 2012 Best Performing Hotel Award Winner, Luxury Segment by STR

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Ski in, ski out at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole

Resort’s stellar performance earns accolade. Jackson Hole, U.S.A. 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Taking the Best Performer in the Luxury Segment category, Wyoming’s Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole was among seven US hotels recently recognized in their class as top performing hotels by Smith Travel Research (STR). The winners were determined based on a number of criteria, including the following metrics:… Read the full news article

The Spa at Coworth Park awarded by Condé Nast Traveller

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2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection’s country house hotel and spa, was named second favourite ‘UK Hotel Spa’, and first country house hotel within this category, at last night’s Condé Nast Traveller’s annual Readers’ Travel Awards. This accolade follows shortly after The Spa at Coworth Park’s win for top ‘UK Hotel Spa’ at the… Read the full news article

TravelClick Wins 20 Awards for Excellence in Website Development

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WEB MARKETING ASSOCIATION’S 16TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WEBAWARD COMPETITION AWARDS TRAVELCLICK CLIENT, PUENTE ROMANO, BEST HOTEL AND LODGING WEBSITE NEW YORK – 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, earned 20 awards from the Web Marketing Association’s 16th annual international WebAward Competition, to include the Best Hotel… Read the full news article

InformationWeek Names Sabre Red App Centre as a Top 20 Great Idea for 2012

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Sabre Holdings Makes InformationWeek Top 100 List of Leading Technology Innovators for 10th Consecutive Year SOUTHLAKE, Texas – 2012-09-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Holdings, a global travel technology company, picked up two wins last night, after being recognized for the 10th consecutive year by InformationWeek as one of the top technology innovators in the U.S. Sabre was listed… Read the full news article

Winnipeg Airports Authority Honoured to Receive Service Excellence Award in Recognition of Goldwing Ambassador Program

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2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority is honoured to receive the Service Excellence Award in recognition of the Goldwing Ambassador program from Travel Manitoba. The Manitoba Tourism Awards were presented last night in recognition of outstanding contributions to the provincial tourism industry, including promoting Manitoba as a quality year-round destination, ensuring an exceptional visitor experience… Read the full news article

TownePlace Suites by Marriott is #1 Midprice Extended-Stay Brand

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott is #1 Midprice Extended-Stay Brand

TownePlace Suites is at the top of its tier according to Business Travel News’ 2012 Hotel Chain Survey. 2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — For a second year in a row, TownePlace Suites by Marriott is the number one ranked hotel brand in the midprice extended-stay tier. Once again, TownePlace Suites scored highest in each of the individual… Read the full news article

Maldives Ranked Asia’s Fourth Best Holiday Destination by SmartTravelAsia.Com Readers

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Maldives Ranked Asia’s Fourth Best Holiday Destination by SmartTravelAsia.Com Readers

2012-09-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives has been ranked the 4th place in the BEST IN TRAVEL POLL 2012, voted by readers of SmartTravelAsia.com, the only dedicated travel magazine for Asia which has consistently high search engine rankings.  This is a worldwide poll with SmartAsiaTravel.com’s frequent traveler readers voting from Europe, USA, and Asia, where voting was… Read the full news article

For the second consecutive year, Lufthansa wins “Doing it All” honors from Condé Nast Traveler 2012 World Savers Awards

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Carrier recognized as world leader in social responsibility; airline’s landmark biofuel study highlighted Lufthansa has once again received top honors among the airline industry, earning the “Doing it All” distinction in the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler World Savers Awards.  The comprehensive awards program, which recognizes travel companies that are doing the most to save the world,… Read the full news article

KINGS ISLAND TAKES HOME TOP HONORS FOR BEST KIDS’ AREA IN THE WORLD

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KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — And the Golden Ticket goes to … Kings Island! The Golden Ticket Award – the amusement and theme park industry’s equivalent of the Academy Award – has again gone to Kings Island for the “Best Kids’ Area in the World” category. Kings Island has now won the “Best Kids’… Read the full news article

Boardwalk Scores Another Golden Ticket

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Boardwalk Scores Another Golden Ticket

SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has again been recognized as the “Best Seaside Park” in the world by the amusement industry. The historic California amusement park was honored during the 2012 Golden Ticket Awards, considered the Academy Awards of the amusement industry. TheBoardwalk has won the Golden Ticket Award… Read the full news article

SFO Wins Gold and Silver Magellan Awards

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Travel Weekly Lauds SFO as Sustainability Leader and Recognizes Its Social Media Program SAN FRANCISCO, 2012-09-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel Weekly, a business-to-business resource for the travel industry, recently announced the winners of its annual Magellan Awards, and in this Olympic year, San Francisco International Airport came away with both a gold award and a silver… Read the full news article

2012 Florida Tourism Industry Awards Announced

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2012-09-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — During the 45th Annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held September 5-7 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, VISIT FLORIDA announced the 2012 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame inductee, as well as the winners of the Flagler and Iris Larson Awards. Annually, leaders in Florida tourism are chosen by a… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide Receives Recognition for Commitment to Diversity in Annual LATINA Style 50 Report

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Hilton Worldwide today announced its inclusion as one of the “50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work For” in LATINA Style Magazine’s annual LATINA Style 50 Report. Credit: Hilton Worldwide

Magazine highlights Hilton Worldwide’s diversity and recruitment initiatives in “50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for” survey results MCLEAN, Va., 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced its inclusion as one of the “50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work For” in LATINAStyle Magazine’s annual LATINA Style 50 Report. LATINA Style Magazine’s survey recognized Hilton’s dedication to diverse recruitment and promotion… Read the full news article

Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort Honored By United States Tennis Association With Outstanding Facility Award

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On September 2, 2012, Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort was honored with a 2012 USTA Outstanding Facility Award at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Semi-Annual meeting held in New York City. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

TUCSON, Ariz., 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — On September 2, 2012, Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort was honored with a 2012 USTA Outstanding Facility Award at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Semi-Annual meeting held in New York City. This year, only seven tennis facilities in the U.S. received this prestigious recognition. “It is a great… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Austin Recognized in HOTELS Magazine’s Social Hotel Awards

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Four Seasons Hotel Austin Recognized in HOTELS Magazine’s Social Hotel Awards

Hotel gets nod for best Twitter account and use of emerging media. Austin, U.S.A., 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — On the heels of a SMITTY award from Travel + Leisure, Four SeasonsHotel Austin is thrilled to announce it has received two new social media accolades from HOTELS magazine in the publication’s inaugural “Social Hotel Awards.” The awards recognize both brands and individual properties in several… Read the full news article

Delta Air Lines receives “Jan Dellaert Award” at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Nederland, Heemstede, 3-09-2012. Uitreiking Jan Dellaert Award aan Delta. Foto: Mark Kuipers/HH Photo: Presentation of the Jan Dellaert Award to Delta Air Lines

2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Monday evening 3 September 2012, Delta Air Lines received the “Jan Dellaert award”. The award was presented by Executive Vice President & COO of Schiphol Group, Ad Rutten. Delta Air Lines received the award as a result of their contribution towards strengthening Schiphol’s position as an international transfer airport. Schiphol is Delta… Read the full news article

Lonely Planet Wins 2012 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award For Favorite Travel Guide

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LONELY PLANET WINS 2012 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARD FOR FAVORITE TRAVEL GUIDE Oakland, CA, 2012-09-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lonely Planet, the world’s #1 travel publisher*, is proud to announce that it is a winner in the first-ever TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for Travel Favorites. Lonely Planet was overwhelmingly chosen as the “Favorite Travel Guide” by those… Read the full news article

¡Que Bueno Marriott!

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2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five is the magic number this year as LATINA Style Magazine ranks Marriott number five on its LATINA Style 50 list, which ranks the top 50 companies for Latinas to work.  For the fifteenth year in a row, Marriott is on the ‘top 50’ list and this year is the only hotel… Read the full news article

Virginia Wins Award for Best State Travel Web Site

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ercury Award winning Virginia.org website

Virginia Tourism Corporation wins Mercury Award at national conference RICHMOND, Va., 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Virginia Tourism Corporation received a singular honor last week from the National Council of State Tourism Directors when it received the Mercury Award for Best Travel Web Site among states. The award was presented last week at the annual United States Travel… Read the full news article

The 2012 Jersey Customer Service Awards

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Public voting opens today for nominations for the Jersey Customer Service Awards. 2012-09-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Jersey public has from today until the 28 September to vote for their Customer Service Heroes, giving them the opportunity to walk away with one of the coveted 2012 Customer Service Awards. The Customer Service Awards, which are now… Read the full news article

Silicon Valley’s Airport the Best in the State for On-Time Performance

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SAN JOSE, 2012-09-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is ranked the best airport in California for on-time performance for medium to large size airports, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (www.transtats.bts.gov). Oakland International Airport ranked fifth in the state, while San Francisco International Airport came in last with the… Read the full news article