William P. Hobby Airport earns 5-Star Airport status in the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating for 2022

George Bush Intercontinental Airport maintained a 4-Star Rating while improving its yearly score Hobby Airport is the first 5-Star airport in North America HOUSTON, TX, 2022-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Houston now boasts the only 5-Star rated airport throughout the state of Texas and North America after William P. Hobby Airport achieved… Read the full press release

Air Tahiti Nui named a “Five Star Major Airline” for the third consecutive year in APEX’s Official Airline Ratings™

LOS ANGELES, Calif., 2022-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Tahiti Nui has been named a “Five Star Major Airline” for the third consecutive year in the industry’s most sought after honor: APEX’s Official Airline Ratings™, the first airline rating program based solely on certified passenger feedback. The leading carrier to French Polynesia and the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo earns CEIV Live Animals certification by IATA

DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo has long been committed to ensuring that all animals entrusted to the airline for transportation, receive the best care both on the ground and in the air. Now, following six months of intense process and product audits, Qatar Airways Cargo is proud to announce… Read the full press release

Aeroflot retains title as World’s Leading Airline Brand at the World Travel Awards 2021

Moscow, Russia, 2021-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has retained its title as World’s Leading Airline Brand at the Grand Final of World Travel Awards 2021. The airline has affirmed leadership in this prestigious nomination for the fifth time running. The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 in the UK. Every year they are awarded… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora named Best Overall Overwater Bungalow in the World by Brides

Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2021-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has been named Best Overall Overwater Bungalow in the World by Brides. Each of the Resort’s 108 one- and two-bedroom overwater bungalow suites has been recently refreshed, reflecting a more contemporary Polynesian feel, complete with new furniture, fixtures, lighting, and technology. Measuring between 1,080 and 2,228 square… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways congratulates Algeria on their outstanding win in the first-ever FIFA Arab Cup™

Qatar Airways congratulates Algeria on lifting the prestigious FIFA Arab Cup™ Trophy  Fans were left with a poignant ‘au revoir’ with screens at the final displaying the airline’s key messages ‘The World’s Best Airline’ and ‘See You in Qatar 2022’ Fans can book their FIFA World Cup™ travel packages at qatarairways.com/fifa2022 Doha, Qatar, 2021-Dec-21 — /Travel… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport named as the “Best Airport in North America” and “Best Airport Dining” by Global Traveler (GT) magazine

“Global Traveler” Magazine Names O’Hare “Best Airport in North America” for 18th Consecutive Year Chicago, IL, 2021-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is proud to share that Global Traveler (GT) magazine has named O’Hare International Airport as the “Best Airport in North America” for the 18th consecutive year and “Best… Read the full press release

FLORENCE KAGISO WINS ‘THE INNOVATOR’ AWARD AT THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER READER AWARDS 2021

CHOBE GAME LODGE, Botswana, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Let the celebrations begin! Desert & Delta’s very first female tour guide, Florence Kagiso, has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘The Innovator’ at the National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards 2021. At this year’s sixth annual Reader Awards, the public was invited to vote for… Read the full press release

British Airways the official travel partner of the 2021 Diana Legacy Awards

London, UK, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is proud to have flown 15 young award winners from around the world to London for the 2021 Diana Legacy Awards as its official travel partner. The past and present winners travelled on British Airways flights from countries including the US, India, Italy and Germany… Read the full press release

Outrigger Wins Big at HM Awards for Hotel Excellence in Asia Pacific

Outrigger Wins Big at HM Awards

  FIJI, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Outrigger Hospitality Group dominated the 2021 HM Magazine Hotel Management Awards held at a black-tie event in Sydney Town Hall December 3, taking five accolades. Outrigger’s President and CEO Jeff Wagoner won Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year. Darren Shaw of Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort won the South… Read the full press release

Emirates named World Class Airline at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards

This pinnacle award category recognizes world-class excellence based on certified passenger feedback on products and services, health and safety, and sustainability Dubai, UAE, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been named World Class Airline at The APEX Official Airline Ratings™ awards, becoming one of the first airlines to be recognised in this new… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay recognised as Bahrain’s Favourite Hotel 2021 by the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards

Bahrain’s leading island resort awarded as Favourite Hotel in Bahrain 2021 Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — As the world slowly begins reopening, readers from across the world came together to share the travel experiences and destinations they love the most in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards. Four Seasons Hotel… Read the full press release

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium names Rick Hudson as the recipient of the Zoo’s 2021 Commitment to Conservation Award

Powell, OH, 2021-Dec-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is proud to name Rick Hudson as the recipient of the Zoo’s 2021 Commitment to Conservation Award. Hudson is highly regarded in the wildlife conservation community through his work benefiting endangered turtles, tortoises, and iguanas. The Zoo’s Commitment to Conservation Award was… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named ‘World Class’ airline and ‘2022 Five Star Global Airline’ at the APEX/IFSA Awards

Airline among the first to be rated ‘World Class’ as part of new rating system and named a ‘2022 Five Star Global Airline’ in the APEX Official Airline Ratings™, in addition to securing two APEX Passenger Choice Awards® for Best Food & Beverage and Best Seat Comfort Accolades recognise the airline’s innovative approach and exemplary… Read the full press release

KLM honoured with 2022 APEX World Class Award

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM has been awarded the 2022 APEX World Class Award. This is a new APEX award and the highest category in its global awards for the airline industry. It represents exceptional recognition of achievements in areas such as safety well-being and sustainability. The last 20 months have pushed… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces six Steigenberger Hotels recognized with “101 Best Hotels in Germany” Award

Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, Steigenberger Hotel Der Sonnenhof Bad Wörishofen and Steigenberger Parkhotel Düsseldorf all achieve top ten positions in individual categories Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The “101 Best Hotels in Germany” Awards, the only ranking list of its kind to combine objective quality benchmarks with individual customer satisfaction perceptions,… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport’s Flight Token biometrics technology recognized at the Amadeus & ACI World Technology Innovation Awards 2021

HONG KONG, 2021-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced that Flight Token, a biometrics technology empowered departure journey at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), is voted by the experts from the aviation industry as the “Best Innovation in Airport Passengers Related Processes” in the Amadeus & ACI World Technology Innovation… Read the full press release

Southwest travel awards to be given to selected 52 nonprofit organizations as part of its one million Acts of Kindness challenge

Airline selects winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations out of more than 2,500 contest submissions each to receive100 domestic one-way Southwest travel awards Dallas, Texas, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has selected the 52 nonprofit organizations to each receive 100 domestic one-way Southwest travel awards to help spread kindness and support their missions…. Read the full press release

Hyatt holds its 2021 America Owners Conference

CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) awarded 32 owners, operators and developers at its 2021 America Owners Conference, held at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif. During the conference, a number of Hyatt’s leadership team members presented the awards to a combination of… Read the full press release

Tian Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou wins Best Hotel Bar (South) by DRiNK Awards

Guangzhou, China, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Tian Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou is crowned Best Hotel Bar (South) by DRiNK Awards. Giuseppe Magno, Director of Food and Beverage, expresses joy when receiving the award: “It is such an hornour to have received this accolade from the leading industry media DRiNK in Asia. We are truly grateful as… Read the full press release

SFO recognized by Airports Council International – North America for its marketing and communications efforts

Airport scores in multiple categories of Airports Council International – North America awards SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the foremost advocate for airport operators in North America, has awarded San Francisco International Airport (SFO) multiple first-place awards for its marketing and communication programs. “We… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways recognized with ‘Investment in People’ accolade from Seatrade Awards 2021

A significant recognition for its contribution to getting stranded workers in the maritime industry back to their homes Airline continues to facilitate crew changes to support global supply chains DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has won the ‘Investment in People’ accolade from Seatrade Awards 2021, in recognition of its contribution… Read the full press release

Emirates Group Security wins SKEA Gold Award

DUBAI, UAE, 2021-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Group Security, the industry leader in aviation security services in the UAE, has been awarded one of the highest accolades in the region for business excellence, the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA). Emirates Group Security’s clear demonstration of excellence through strong industry leadership, positive performance, giving… Read the full press release

Olympic swimmer Chris Cook joins George Best Belfast City Airport to launch record-breaking year of IGNITE youth leadership programme

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Former Olympic swimmer, double Commonwealth champion, and British record holder, Chris Cook, joined George Best Belfast City Airport this week to launch a record-breaking year of its IGNITE youth leadership programme. IGNITE, an educational partnership between Belfast City Airport and Cinemagic aiming to provide life-changing opportunities… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Chairman and Ceo Gary Kelly recognized by 3BL Media’s Responsible CEO of the Year Awards

DALLAS, TX, 2021-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) Gary Kelly, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award through 3BL Media’s Responsible CEO of the Year Awards. The Responsible CEO Awards recognize corporate executives who demonstrate responsible leadership in executing on environmental, social, and governance… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts and IntercityHotel are top-ranked brands in a customer confidence survey

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts and IntercityHotel are brands to be trusted. Both have now emerged as top-ranked brands in a customer confidence survey conducted by the prestigious business magazine WirtschaftsWoche in conjunction with the marketing research institute ServiceValue. More than half a million customers were… Read the full press release

Emirates recognized by Sitecore for “Best Use of a Customer Data Platform (CDP)

Dubai, UAE, 2021-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ marketing team has been recognized by Sitecore®, one of the world’s leading digital experience platforms, for “Best Use of a Customer Data Platform (CDP)”. The award was presented to Emirates at the recent edition of GITEX, Dubai’s technology trade exhibition, for demonstrating excellence in the delivery of its… Read the full press release

Oman Air won three awards at the World Travel Awards 2021

Muscat, Oman, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has won Middle East’s Leading Airline, Middle East’s Leading Airline: Customer Experience, and Middle East’s Leading Airline: Economy Class at the prominent World Travel Awards 2021, voted for by air travellers based on their own experiences. The awards were announced online this year and recognize… Read the full press release

Maldives won 4 awards in the Indian Ocean category in World Travel Awards

Male, Maldives, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives has won 4 prestigious awards in the Indian Ocean category in World Travel Awards – the most prestigious honors programme in global travel and tourism, established in 1993 and recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. The awards won by Maldives this year includes:… Read the full press release

Travel Trade Maldives announces new categories for TTM Awards 2022

Male, Maldives, 2021-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Trade Maldives has announced new categories for TTM Awards, which will feature expanded classifications reflecting resorts, hotels, technology & people. Currently, TTM Awards are only given to top producers in the Maldives’ tourism industry which are handed over at TTM Awards & Gala. Further details regarding… Read the full press release