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Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain’s Brian Becher amongst the 50 Most Influential Executive Chefs in the Middle East for 2021

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Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2021-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotelier Middle East’s compilation of the 50 Most Influential Executive Chefs in the Middle East for 2021 has been released, with Wolfgang Puck’s Executive Chef Brian Becher being recognised amongst the best. Philadelphia-born Chef Brian currently oversees four outlets in Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay including: CUT by Wolfgang Puck, CUT Bar & Lounge, re/ Asian… Read the full news article

IntercityHotel named “Most Highly Recommended” by ServiceValue and DEUTSCHLAND TEST

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — IntercityHotel has won top marks in the “Customers Recommend” Rankings, which are run by the analysis firm ServiceValue and the consumer organisation DEUTSCHLAND TEST. The company was crowned best in branch after emerging with the highest score in the “Midscale Hotels” category and received a… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways recognized with four new accolades at the Onboard Hospitality Awards 2021

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Qatar Airways secured the ‘Cabin Concept of the Year’ as a Gold Winner and the ‘Catering Innovation of the Year’ accolade The airline also collected two Readers’ Vote awards for ‘Best Onboard Snack in Business and First Class’ and ‘Best for Service Equipment – Passenger’ DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Having leveraged… Read the full news article

501(c)(3) organizations can enter a contest to win 100 domestic one-way Southwest Airlines travel awards

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces its Employees, Customers, friends, and partners completed and logged a collective one million Acts of Kindness, achieving a goal Southwest® had set to meet by the end of this year in recognition of the airline’s 50th anniversary. To celebrate, the carrier continues to give back by offering… Read the full news article

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel recognised with Silver Certification by EarthCheck for the fourth consecutive year

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Hong Kong SAR, China, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fourth year in a row, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel has been recognised with Silver Certification by EarthCheck, the world’s leading business advisory group, specialising in sustainability and destination management for the travel and tourism industry. The Silver Certification recognises Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel… Read the full news article

PATA recognised 20 organisations and individuals at the PATA Gold Awards 2021

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today (September 8, 2021) announced the winners of the PATA Gold Awards 2021. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) for the last 26 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 20 organisations and individuals. PATA presented 18… Read the full news article

2021 PATA Gold Awards winners to be announced on September 8, 2021

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will be announcing the winners of the 2021 PATA Gold Awards live on September 8, 2021. Supported and sponsored since 1995 by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year’s awards will recognise the achievements of 18 Gold Awards and two Grand… Read the full news article

Roger W. Miles to be honored as the 2021 inductee into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders

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WASHINGTON DC, USA, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Roger W. Miles, chairman of the board of Miles Partnership, will be honored as the 2021 inductee into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders, the organization announced Friday. Distinguished individuals are named to U.S. Travel’s Hall of Leaders for “sustained, noteworthy contributions that have positively… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Hawaii voted Best American Hotel by Hemispheres’ 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards

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Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2021-Sep-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the idyllic oceanfront oasis located on the pristine Kona-Kohala coast of the island of Hawaii, has been recognised as the Best American Hotel by Hemispheres’ 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. Voted directly by United Airlines passengers and Hemispheres readers, the magazine’s second-annual Readers’ Choice Awards showcases the best travel… Read the full news article

The Indianapolis Airport Authority recognized for its committed and consistent leadership in diversity and championing inclusion

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Inclusion builds a ‘high-performing culture’ that puts IND at the top INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority has recently been in the spotlight both industry-wide and locally for its committed and consistent leadership in diversity and championing inclusion to shape a culture of high-performance and community alignment. The IAA… Read the full news article

Pack and Go Tours Nominated for International Travel Awards

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Nairobi, Kenya, 2021-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — We are delighted to announce we’ve been nominated for the International Travel Awards. We are requesting you to take a few seconds to vote for us in the following categories: • Best Safari Tour Operator 2021 • Best Group Travel Company 2021 • Best Tour Operator 2021… Read the full news article

Emirates recognised with three gold RoSPA awards for its outstanding ground transport services

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, renowned for its world-leading air transport services, has also been recognised for its outstanding ground transport services with three gold citations from the RoSPA awards. The only airline to have achieved an award two years in a row, the Emirates team took gold awards in three… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston earns LEED Silver certification from the US Green Building Council

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The One Dalton team proudly celebrates this accomplishment as designated by the US Green Building Council Boston One Dalton, U.S.A., 2021-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — As a leader in the Boston community, Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston is committed to sustainability and improving the quality of life and overall health and wellness of Hotel… Read the full news article

Travelzoo® earns highest rating from consumers in BILD Zeitung survey

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BERLIN, GERMANY, 2021-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ —Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet company that publishes exclusive offers and experiences for members, has received the highest rating from consumers in the category of online travel deals in a national survey in Germany commissioned by BILD Zeitung, the country’s largest newspaper. Consumers ranked 2,995 brands. More than 850,000 votes… Read the full news article

Historic Environment Support Fund awards £241,995 to more than 20 heritage projects

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Funding to provide training opportunities and the restoration of historic structures will benefit local communities and economies throughout Scotland EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A historic Tolbooth steeple in Fife, the B-listed former Govanhill Picture House and a traditional skills training programme targeting disadvantaged people in Perth and Kinross are just some… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai’s Brady Riggs named in GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America for 2021-2022

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PGA Tour Instructor Brady Riggs celebrates 14 years on the prestigious list Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2021-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Brady Riggs, Director of Instruction of the Hualalai Golf Hale at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, has been named in GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America for 2021-2022. Riggs has consistently appeared on the biennial Top 100 list since… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways named Airline of the Year 2021 by AirlineRatings

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AirlineRatings ‘Airline of the Year’ awards acknowledge the best in aviation Qatar Airways has won Airline of the Year, Best Middle East Airline, Best Catering and Best Business Class DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been named Airline of the Year 2021 by AirlineRatings. The airline has also clinched the… Read the full news article

The Hostal Aptofive in Cuba has obtained the Travelers’ Choice ​​Awards 2021 granted by Tripadvisor

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Hostal Aptofive in Havana Cuba

Salamanca, México , 2021-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hostal Aptofive operating in Havana, Cuba since 2013, has obtained the 2017 and 2018 certificates of excellence Awards and the Travelers’ Choice ​​Awards 2020 and 2021; these are awards annually granted by Tripadvisor, the largest travel portal in the world These prizes are annually awarded… Read the full news article

APEX again awards five-star APEX status to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2021-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) annually conducts an extensive survey among airline passengers. This study analyses evaluations of more than a million flights operated by around 600 airlines. Passengers are asked to rate features such as seat comfort, cabin service, food and drinks, entertainment and Wi-Fi…. Read the full news article

Marriott International named to 2021 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion list

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Company Also Named to 2021 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion list BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second consecutive year Marriott International, Inc. has earned the top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and been named to the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion list…. Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces recipients of its 2020 Spirit of True Hospitality Awards

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Company presents “Spirit of True Hospitality” awards to hotels ranked highly by guests Denham, United Kingdom, 2021-Jul-01 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the recipients of its 2020 Spirit of True Hospitality Awards. The annual awards program recognizes the outstanding service, dedication, and… Read the full news article

Wyndham Destinations recognized with seven awards at the 2021 ARDA Timeshare Together Conference

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2021-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership business, was honored with seven awards at the 2021 American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Timeshare Together Conference in the areas of Sales & Marketing and Management & Administration. Among the company’s award wins, the Wyndham Destinations Club Wyndham Clearwater Beach sales… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines honors Colleen C. Barrett with the introduction of CCB Institute

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Carrier honors President Emeritus Colleen C. Barrett. DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (May 26, 2021) introduced the Colleen C. Barrett Institute for Cultural Excellence & Customer Service (CCB Institute), a website honoring Colleen C. Barrett and her incredible passion for nurturing a vibrant corporate Culture. As the Company… Read the full news article

Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021: Emirates voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time

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DUBAI, UAE, 2021-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time by the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021. The airline also took home accolades for ‘Airline with the Best First Class’, and ‘Airline with Best Economy Class’. The wins demonstrate Emirates’ strategic approach to continuously improving… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels congratulates this year’s Best of Choice winners

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Company’s Highest Honor Presented to Top Hotels in Domestic and International Portfolio for Excellence in Guest Satisfaction ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, today (May 24, 2021) announced the hotels named as “Best of Choice” award winners. One hotel was… Read the full news article

The Hotel Britomart named in Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2021 Hot List

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Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Hot List ranks hotel among the world’s best Auckland , New Zealand, 2021-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hotel Britomart has been named one of the best new hotels in the world, landing a place on Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2021 Hot List. The 25th annual edition of the Hot… Read the full news article

Travel Oregon’s Competitive & Recovery Grant Program awards $2.4 million to projects to support and prepare communities for COVID-19 safe travel

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Portland, ORE., 2021-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon has awarded $2,408,264.67 through its Competitive & Recovery Grant Program to support economic recovery by investing in projects that enhance and expand the visitor experience and prepare communities and visitors for COVID-19 safe travel. For this grant cycle, Travel Oregon… Read the full news article

EASA grants the first certificate for VR based Flight Simulation Training Device

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COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2021-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted the first certificate for a Virtual Reality (VR) based Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD). The device, for rotorcraft pilots, enhances safety by opening up the possibility of practicing risky manoeuvres in a virtual  environment. This addresses a key… Read the full news article

Fiji Airways Certified with the highest level 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating

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Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways has been Certified with the highest level 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, becoming one of just six airlines worldwide to currently achieve this top recognition. The SKYTRAX COVID-19 Airline Safety Accreditation is regarded as a global benchmark for evaluating COVID-19 safe travel. The COVID-19 Safety… Read the full news article

Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A Expansion achieved Green Globes® for New Construction certification

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Charlotte, North Carolina, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A Expansion – Phase I achieved Green Globes® for New Construction certification, recognizing sustainability efforts during the design and construction. The certification affirms the Airport’s commitment to current and future building operations best practices, occupant health and wellness, and reducing carbon… Read the full news article