$171,000 in Grant Funding Awarded to Companies Pioneering the Future of Aviation Industry

More than $170,000 Awarded to Companies Shaping the Future of the Aviation Industry GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, together with Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Seamless Ventures, Southwest Airlines®, Stantec GenerationAV and the West Michigan Aviation Academy, has announced the third round of companies that… Read the full press release

George Belfast City Airport firefighters awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medals

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Twelve firefighters at George Belfast City Airport have been awarded prestigious Long Service and Good Conduct Medals in a recent ceremony. The medals, first established in 1954 and expanded earlier this year, recognise members of the Airport Fire Service across the UK who have completed 20,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston awarded ten stars across both the Hotel and the Wellness Floor at One Dalton by Forbes Travel Guide

The cutting-edge Boston property is one of only two hotels in the city of Boston to have achieved this prestigious distinction Boston One Dalton, U.S.A., 2022-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, today announced its 2022 Star Awards. Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest awarded a Five Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide

The iconic Budapest landmark property once again celebrates the prestigious designation, for the sixth consecutive year Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its official 2022 Star Awards Rating announcement today (April 26, 2022), awarding Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest a Five Star rating, its highest honour, for the sixth consecutive… Read the full press release

Delaware North awarded new 13-year contract to operate concessions and visitor services at Niagara Falls State Park

BUFFALO, NY, 2022-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, will continue to operate concessions and visitor services at Niagara Falls State Park following a competitive RFP process. Delaware North, which has served Niagara Falls State Park since 1995, has been awarded a new 13-year contract by the New… Read the full press release

Swissport Kenya awarded IATA CEIV Fresh certification at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Kenya has been awarded the IATA CEIV Fresh certification for perishable cargo, making it the only ground handler with this certification at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Swissport also is the first ground services provider in Sub-Saharan Africa to attain this standard. CEIV is IATA’s Center… Read the full press release

Tree Tops Sky Dining and Bar at Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort awarded the 2021 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine

Bangkok, Thailand, 2021-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the re-opening of the famous Thai island for international tourists, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort now has something more to celebrate. Its unique dining concept, Tree Tops Sky Dining and Bar has won the 2021 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine. Applicants for these prestigious… Read the full press release

Gerry’s dnata awarded GDP certification for safe and reliable pharmaceutical handling services at its facility in Karachi

Karachi, Pakistan, 2021-Jul-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Gerry’s dnata, the leading ground services provider in Pakistan, has been awarded the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for the safe and reliable pharmaceutical handling services at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Karachi. GDP is a program focused on systems for warehouses and distribution centres that store… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines awarded certified Platinum status in new health safety audit

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and SimpliFlying recognized Spirit Airlines with certified Platinum status in new health safety audit.   MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) was awarded Platinum status by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Health Safety initiative powered by SimpliFlying for the airline’s efforts in ensuring the highest standards of… Read the full press release

Chinese Restaurant Zi Yat Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Macao awarded a Michelin Star for the twelfth consecutive year

Macau, China, 2021-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Refined Chinese Restaurant Zi Yat Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Macao was awarded a Michelin Star for the twelfth consecutive year at the unveiling of the 2021 Hong Kong and Macau Michelin Guide. The signature restaurant offers traditional Cantonese cuisine with an emphasis on using the finest and freshest ingredients, featuring… Read the full press release

Fraport AG’s exemplary handling of sensitive pharmaceutical products at Frankfurt Airport awarded renewed “CEIV Pharma” certification

IATA’s pharma certificate awarded for exemplary handling of temperature-sensitive goods at Frankfurt Airport – Fraport’s expertise based on years of specialized logistics for pharmaceutical products Frankfurt, Germany, 2021-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The IATA airline association has awarded Fraport AG renewed “CEIV Pharma” certification for exemplary handling of time-critical and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical goods at… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways awarded Diamond Standard in the APEX Health Safety Powered by SimpliFlying COVID-19 audit

The airline has achieved the Airline Passenger Experience Association’s (APEX) latest safety benchmark following assessment of the airline’s robust COVID-19 hygiene and safety standards DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to announce that it has achieved Diamond Standard in the Airline Passenger Experience Association’s (APEX) Health Safety Powered by… Read the full press release

Swissport awarded a major long-term contract by the Lufthansa Group for Switzerland

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2020-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has been awarded a major long-term contract by the Lufthansa Group for Switzerland. The new contract secures significant business volumes. It covers passenger services and airport ramp handling for Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines and Edelweiss Air at the airports in Zurich, Geneva and… Read the full press release

Katara Towers, Lusail Marina District awarded with certificate for GSAS Design & Build 5 Stars rating at the design stage

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) has awarded Katara Towers, Lusail Marina District with a provisional certificate for GSAS Design & Build 5 Stars rating, representing the project’s sustainability commitment at the design stage. Katara Towers’ Development at Lusail have become the first hospitality project… Read the full press release

GTA dnata awarded ground handling license and will establish operations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Vancouver, Canada, 2020-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, has been awarded a 5-year ground handling license and will establish operations at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The company will provide quality and safe ramp, passenger and cargo warehousing services to airlines with a team of highly trained, customer-oriented aviation… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza® Changi Airport awarded Skytrax World’s Best Airport Hotel for the sixth successive year

Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza® Changi Airport has been awarded Skytrax World’s Best Airport Hotel for the sixth successive year in the 2020 World Airport Awards announced on 11 May 2020. The winners from 2020 World Airport Awards were a result of Skytrax’s global survey conducted from September 2019 to February… Read the full press release

SFO awarded a patent for a mobile application that tracks application-based ground transportation

Award-winning mobile app, developed in-house, now in use at over 20 airports across the U.S. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2020-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been awarded a patent for a mobile application that tracks application-based ground transportation, such as those operated by Uber and Lyft. The United States… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane awarded double Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide

London at Park Lane, England, 2020-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — For the eighth consecutive year, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane are awarded Five Stars by the world-renowned Forbes Travel Guide. The coveted accolade in 2020 also marks the year Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane celebrates… Read the full press release

Real Journeys’ Walter Peak High Country Farm garden awarded with a 4-star rating by the New Zealand Gardens Trust

Southland, New Zealand, 2020-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Real Journeys’ Walter Peak High Country Farm garden is currently Queenstown’s only ‘Garden of Significance’ after being awarded with a 4-star rating by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. The award also makes Real Journeys an Associate of the New Zealand Gardens Trust in 2020. Real Journeys… Read the full press release

Mode Kitchen & Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney awarded a Chef’s Hat by Australian Good Food Guide

Sydney, Australia, 2020-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Mode Kitchen & Bar, located on the ground floor of Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has been awarded a Chef’s Hat by Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG). Australian Good Food Guide Chef’s Hats have been awarded to discerning chefs around the country since 1982. These awards are the result of careful deliberation by a… Read the full press release

Ljubljana awarded a Meeting Star Award at the 12th Conventa trade show

Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2020-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ljubljana won a prestigious Meeting Star Award at the 12th Conventa, the largest meetings industry event in the region of New Europe. Our city was awarded as the best congress destination in the category of cities hosting events for up to 2,000 people. The Slovenian capital already… Read the full press release

Ryanair is the first airline to be awarded the ‘OK Codacons’ seal

DUBLIN, Ireland, 2020-Jan-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe and Italy’s No 1 airline, today (21 Jan) announced it is the first airline to be awarded the ‘OK Codacons’ seal, in recognition for having reliable and transparent T&Cs, efficient customer service and user-friendly website. The appointment by Codacons, Italy’s leading consumer association – follows… Read the full press release

Worldwide Flight Services awarded new ground handling contracts in North America by Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines and Allegiant Air

Paris, France, 2020-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines and Allegiant Air have awarded new ground handling contracts to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in North America. At Newark Liberty International Airport, Cathay Pacific has extended its passenger handling agreement of the past five years to now also include ramp, cabin cleaning and de-icing… Read the full press release

dnata Brazil awarded IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations Registration

Recife, Brazil, 2019-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata has marked an important milestone in its ongoing commitment to safety and security in Brazil. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded dnata Brazil the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of the company and its ground-handling… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels Associates awarded with prestigious wins at Stelliers Awards for Greater China

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2019-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels is delighted to announce that four of its Associates were awarded with prestigious wins at this year’s Stelliers Awards for Greater China, held recently in Macau. General Manager of Marco Polo Hotels Hong Kong, Mr Dalip Singh, was awarded the coveted “General Manager… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines Awarded Japan’s Brand of the Year – Airline Category

Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL), a member of the oneworld® alliance, was named the World Branding Awards` Brand of the Year in the airline category representing the country of Japan. The 2019 edition of the World Branding Awards was the tenth Ceremony organized by the World Branding Forum, held at Kensington Palace, in… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko awarded as Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel for the sixth time

Bansko, Bulgaria, 2019-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko is the proud winner of the title “Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel”, voted by World Ski Awards, the most prestigious awards organisation in the world ski tourism industry. The official gala ceremony was held on Saturday, 23 November at Austrian hotel A-ROSA Kitzbühel, gathering… Read the full press release

LUX* South Ari Atoll awarded Leading Eco-Friendly Resort in the Maldives at the 2019 South Asian Travel Awards

Male, Maldives, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* South Ari Atoll has been awarded Leading Eco-Friendly Resort in the Maldives at the 2019 South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), held at Amari Galle in Sri Lanka on 20 September 2019. The prestigious award was received by LUX* Resorts & Hotels’ representative Mario Attanayake, Business Development Manager… Read the full press release

San Sebastian awarded the 2019 UNWTO prize for Public Policy and Governance

St Petersburg, Russian Federation, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spanish city of San Sebastian was awarded the 2019 World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) prize for Public Policy and Governance at a ceremony attended by leaders of the global tourism sector in St Petersburg, Russian Federation. Held during the 23rd Session of the UNWTO General Assembly,… Read the full press release

Flybe becomes the first regional airline in the world to be awarded IATA Level 4 NDC certification

Only regional airline in world to receive NDC Level 4 status High performance access to real time data for travel trade Exeter, England, 2019-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has become the first regional airline in the world to be awarded International Air Transport Association (IATA) Level 4 New Distribution Capability (NDC)… Read the full press release