Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport Receives Back-to-Back Business Traveler Award for Best Airport in North America

ATL recognized as passenger favorite for the second consecutive year (IN SHORT) Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has received the 2023 Business Traveler Award for “North America’s Best Airport” for the second consecutive year. These awards recognize excellence in the airline, airport, hotel, and travel service industries. ATL was nominated by industry experts and readers of… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises Earns Green Marine Europe Certification for Environmental Excellence

Highest rating achieved across eight key performance indicators Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises has become the first major line to be awarded the Green Marine Europe Certification, a voluntary environmental certification programme for the maritime industry. Green Marine Europe is a partnership between North American environmental certification programme Green Marine… Read the full press release

dnata Achieves IATA Environmental Management Certification, Leading the Way in Sustainable Aviation Services in the UAE

Recognition underscores dnata’s commitment to sustainability Dubai, UAE, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata has become the first combined air services provider to receive the International Air Transport Association’ (IATA) environmental management certification as a recognition of its unwavering commitment to sustainability across its diverse portfolio of businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…. Read the full press release

Aer Lingus Achieves IATA “Airline Retailing Maturity” Status, Strengthening Partnership with Travel Agencies

Dublin, Ireland, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Aer Lingus has announced that it has been granted the International Air Transport Association (IATA) “Airline Retailing Maturity” status  as an airline, under the ARM index Program. This status recognises that Aer Lingus has a shared goal of modern retailing with our travel agency partners. This is a… Read the full press release

UNWTO Recognizes Innovative Startups Driving Morocco’s Tourism Recovery and Sustainability

Africa, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has recognized the most influential innovators reshaping tourism in the Kingdom of Morocco. The finalists of the first Moroccan Tourism Startup Competition showcase the power of the sector for driving post-pandemic recovery, protecting cultural and natural heritage and providing opportunities for both rural and urban communities. After… Read the full press release

Houston Airports Recognizes Local Artist Edgar Medina for Heroic Actions at William P. Hobby Airport

Houston creative Edgar Medina was painting inside the 5-Star airport when he witnessed a passenger fall onto a moving sidewalk. HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Airports is recognizing local artist Edgar Medina for his quick actions in helping a passenger at William P. Hobby Airport. At the time of the incident,… Read the full press release

Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Wins Prestigious Hospitality Design Award for Nature-Inspired Luxury in Punta Mita

Four Seasons first adult-only tented resort in the Americas named Best New Resort Brand Launch Punta Mita, México, 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico was named the winner of the New Resort Brand Launch category in Hospitality Design (HD) magazine’s prestigious 2023 Hospitality Design Awards. The annual HD Awards celebrate the best of… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport Wins Fourth Consecutive ‘Favorite Airport Dining’ Award in Trazee Awards

Chicago, IL, 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is proud to announce that O’Hare International Airport was named “Favorite Airport Dining” for the fourth consecutive year in the ninth annual Trazee Awards from trazeetravel.com, a division of Global Traveler written for and by travelers age 25-40. “On behalf of… Read the full press release

KOLLÁZS Brasserie&Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest Receives Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for Outstanding Wine Selection

Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — KOLLÁZS Brasserie&Bar, renowned for its exceptional culinary experiences, has been honoured with the prestigious Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator magazine. KOLLÁZS Brasserie&Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest is the only hotel restaurant in Budapest receiving this esteemed recognition for its outstanding wine selection, curated by the highly acclaimed Head Sommelier Gabor Becker…. Read the full press release

Marriott announces first recipients of $50M “Bridging the Gap” diversity program

Initiative Designed to Increase Hotel Development and Ownership Among Historically Underrepresented Groups. Company to Also Host “She Has a Deal” Pitch Competition and Awards Luncheon April 27-28 BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of Marriott International’s (Nasdaq: MAR) ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, the company announced that the first… Read the full press release

AHLA and HTNG launch annual award to recognize innovation in hospitality technology

WASHINGTON, DC, 2023-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association and its technology committee, HTNG, announced the inaugural AHLA Technology Acceleration Award, a new program to recognize companies that are advancing innovation in hospitality technology. The award program will be held annually, and winners of this year’s event will be announced… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Nashville named one of Travel + Leisure’s Best New Hotels in the World

Property team recognized for delivering a luxury urban escape within the SoBro neighbourhood in the heart of downtown Nashville Nashville, USA, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Nashville has been named one of the Best New Hotels in the World in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 It List. The annual list recognizes the 100 most exciting… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International recognized as one of the most trustworthy companies in America for second consecutive year

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has been named one of the ‘Most Trustworthy Companies in America’ 2023 by Newsweek and Statista Inc. This is the second consecutive year that Choice Hotels has been recognized on this list that assesses companies on the three main public pillars of trust – customer… Read the full press release

Emirates Honored with Presidential Honour for Distinguished Service in Ghana’s Fight Against COVID-19

Accra, Ghana, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been awarded the Presidential Honour for Distinguished Service, at The Ghana National Honours Awards 2023 from President Nana Akufo-Addo for its role in providing medical supplies, humanitarian aid and unstinting support to Ghana during the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline’s cargo arm airlifted and distributed 62 tonnes of Covid-19… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group Certified as a Great Place to Work® in the UAE, Thanks to its Spirit of Jumeirah Culture Programme

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has officially been certified as a Great Place to Work® in the UAE, by the global authority on workplace culture. The award is based on the experience and opinion of colleagues working at Jumeirah. The… Read the full press release

AirAsia Takes Home Bronze at 2022 Putra Brand Awards: Maintaining Decade-Long Run as Malaysia’s Preferred Travel Brand

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Kicking off the year on a right foot, AirAsia continues soaring high by taking home the Bronze award at the 2022 Putra Brand Awards in the Transportation, Travel and Tourism category, maintaining over a decade-long run as Malaysia’s preferred travel brand. Capital A’s Chief Brand Officer,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Houston Unveils Winter Activities and Experiences Program: Named #1 Hotel in Houston and #19 in the World

Robust programming throughout the season offers guests and locals an abundance of experiences at Houston’s downtown destination Houston, U.S.A., 2023-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In welcoming the new year, Four Seasons Hotel Houston recently named the #1 hotel in Houston and the #19 hotel in the world by Condé Nast Traveler, introduces its program of winter activities and experiences.”We… Read the full press release

Ljubljana named top destination in Europe, receiving 10 million euro promotion value

Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Last year, Ljubljana received the prestigious title of the best destination in Europe 2022, the latter setting the capital as a global model for all urban destinations around the world, and at the same time bringing it an exceptional promotion worth more than 10 million euros. Four… Read the full press release

Emirates earns perfect score on its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest passenger airline, has completed its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings – the equivalent of a perfect score, and a rare occurrence in the industry given the complexity of airline operations. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Safety is one… Read the full press release

dnata wins Ground Support Services Provider of the Year award for the 12th time

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 12th time and third successive year, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the 2022 Aviation Business Middle East Awards. Jaffar Dawood, dnata’s Senior Vice President for UAE Airport Operations, who accepted the award on behalf of dnata, said: “Winning this honour for the… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport named “Best Airport in North America” by Global Traveler (GT) magazine for the 19th consecutive year

“Global Traveler” Magazine Names O’Hare “Best Airport in North America” for 19th Consecutive Year Chicago, IL, 2022-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is proud to announce that Global Traveler (GT) magazine has named O’Hare International Airport as the “Best Airport in North America” for the 19th consecutive year and… Read the full press release

LVCVA recognizes NoMad Las Vegas guest relations manager Candace Ortiz with Hospitality Heroes award

LAS VEGAS, NV, 2022-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) today (14-SEP-2022) honored Candace Ortiz, guest relations manager at NoMad Las Vegas, with the Hospitality Heroes award during its board of directors meeting. The Hospitality Heroes recognition program shines a spotlight on hospitality workers who consistently go above… Read the full press release

London City Airport recognised with Digital Transformation Award at the 32nd ACI Europe Annual Congress

Airport recognised for pioneering Digital Air Traffic Control Tower project European award notes the successful cross industry partnership working with NATS, SAAB and CAA as integral LCY receives the award at the 32nd Annual ACI Europe Congress in Rome London, UK, 2022-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Following on from being named by the Daily Telegraph… Read the full press release

flydubai named the Best Low-Cost Airline at the Business Traveller Middle East Award

Dubai-based airline was named Best Low-Cost Airline serving the Middle East for the 8th time Dubai, UAE, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, was recognised as the Best Low-Cost Airline serving the Middle East at this year’s Business Traveller Middle East Awards. It is the 8th time that flydubai has won the… Read the full press release

Cucina Italian restaurant and Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel earn Four-Star restaurant award and Recommended Hotel award from Forbes Travel Guide

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2022-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — For the third year in a row, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel has been recognised by Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. FTG announced its annual Star Ratings list during the 2022 Star Awards on 26 April…. Read the full press release

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas earns new Forbes Travel Guide Five Star award

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas earns prestigious accolade for second consecutive year Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2022-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, today (April 26, 2022) announced its 2022 Star Awards. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has earned a… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole presented with its 15th consecutive Five Star award by Forbes Travel Guide

Jackson Hole, U.S.A., 2022-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide, the world-renowned rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, today (April 26, 2022) announced its annual Star Rating list, presenting Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole with its 15th consecutive Five Star award. Complete with an adventure basecamp, three dining outlets and a… Read the full press release

VisitBritain wins Travelmole’s Web Award for its US Food and Drink campaign

We are delighted to have won Travelmole’s Web Award for our US Food and Drink campaign! London, UK, 2022-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Food & Wine was engaged to promote Britain as a tourist destination and showcase our modern and vibrant culinary scene using gin and English sparkling wine as a hook for US consumers…. Read the full press release

Patrick Bittner of the “Français” at the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof earns a Michelin star

Guide Michelin awards Patrick Bittner at the “Français” with one star Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2022-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — A tense wait has proved worthwhile. On 9 March 2022, the Guide Michelin revealed who the new stars of the German restaurant scene would be. The “Français” at the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, which is… Read the full press release

Iga Swiatek wins the Qatar TotalEnergies Open tournament in Doha

The highly competitive championship featured eight of the world’s top 10 players The first WTA 1000 tournament of the 2022 season was held between 20-26 February at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Airline and Official Retail… Read the full press release