Southwest Rapid Rewards® program named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs 2021

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Feb 16, 2021) was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Loyalty Programs 2021 for its Rapid Rewards® program. Southwest Airlines® was recognized under the Low-Cost Airlines subcategory. “Our Rapid Rewards program is designed to create value, flexibility, and ease for our Members—rewarding them for… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Earns Top Marks in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards

The Spa’s Najla Ceman is named as “Spa Employee of the Year” in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards New York, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide has again recognised Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown with Five Stars each, culminating in the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach receives five star rating in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards for twenty-three consecutive years

Finalist for inaugural People First Star Award recognising people and culture trailblazers Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — With the announcement of the 2021 Star Awards by Forbes Travel Guide, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach celebrates twenty-three consecutive years as a Five-Star Resort and five consecutive years as a Five-Star Spa, the highest honour bestowed by the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club recognized as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel and Five-Star Spa

Finalist for the inaugural People First Star Award Surfside, Florida, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club is celebrating its second consecutive year as a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel and Five-Star Spa, the highest recognition granted by the acclaimed authority in authentic Five-Star service with today’s debut of the 2021… Read the full press release

Four Seasons achieves record number of Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards for the sixth year in a row

Toronto, Canada, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts today (February 16, 2021) celebrates the exceptional achievements of properties, spas and restaurants around the globe in the annual Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards. Once again, Four Seasons holds the greatest number of Forbes Travel Guide Five-Stars ever awarded to a single brand,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest receives Five Star rating in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2021 Star Awards

The iconic Budapest landmark property once again celebrates the prestigious designation, for the fifth consecutive year Budapest, Hungary, 2021-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its official 2021 Star Awards rating announcement today (February 16, 2021), awarding Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest a Five Star rating, its highest honour, for the fifth consecutive… Read the full press release

Vail Resorts named to Forbes “America’s Best Large Employers” list for the fifth consecutive time

While navigating challenges of COVID-19, company remains committed to employee safety, values.  BROOMFIELD, Colo., 2021-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fifth consecutive time, Forbes has named Vail Resorts to its “America’s Best Large Employers” list—one 25 Travel & Leisure companies selected from an independent survey of 50,000 employees across various industries. Being included… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines named to FORTUNE’s 2021 list of World’s Most Admired® Companies

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2021-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (02/10/2021) announced being named to FORTUNE’s 2021 list of World’s Most Admired® Companies. Spirit is one three U.S. airlines included on the list, which serves as one of the definitive benchmarks on corporate reputation. FORTUNE surveys top executives and directors from eligible… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore named as the #1 hotel in Maryland and Best Hotels in Baltimore

U.S. News & World Report recognises Four Seasons as 2021 Gold Hotel Baltimore, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The eleventh U.S. News & World Report “Best Hotels” award recognised Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore as the #1 hotel in the categories of Best Hotels in Maryland and Best Hotels in Baltimore in its annual evaluation… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC named as the #1 Hotel in Washington DC and Overall #6 Best Hotel in the USA

Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in rankings, consumer advice and information, recognised Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC as the #1 Hotel in Washington DC and Overall #6 Best Hotel in the USA in its annual evaluation of hotels that offer high-quality amenities and exceptional experiences. “Our hotel being selected… Read the full press release

Four Seasons maintains the most Michelin Stars of any single luxury hospitality brand

In a challenging year for the global hospitality industry, Four Seasons restaurant teams reaffirm their commitment to the highest standards of cuisine and service Toronto, Canada, 2021-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — With three of Michelin’s most prominent guides unveiled in January, the exceptional restaurants of Four Seasons are embracing a new year and a renewed… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort retains top ranking at the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels rankings

For the seventh year in a row, Four Seasons Resort Orlando receives the top honour Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, U.S.A., 2021-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognised publisher of consumer advice and information, named Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort as the #1 hotel in the… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines earns Diamond rating in the Global Airline Health And Safety Audit

Singapore, 2021-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been awarded the Diamond rating – the highest level attainable – in the APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying audit of global airlines. The audit, which was jointly conducted by industry body Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and aviation strategy firm SimpliFlying, involved a… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways achieves 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating by Skytrax

The industry’s most prestigious safety benchmark follows a rigorous audit of Qatar Airways’ COVID-19 hygiene and safety standards Hamad International Airport was the first airport in the Middle East and Asia to be awarded a Skytrax 5-Star COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating DOHA, Qatar, 2021-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has become the first… Read the full press release

Le Cinq, Le George and  L Orangerie restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris retain five star rankings  in the Michelin Guide

The luxury hotel’s three restaurants have retained their rankings in the 2021 edition of the famous Michelin Guide, with three Michelin-starred Chef Christian Le Squer and Michelin-starred Chefs Simone Zanoni and Alan Taudon at the helm Paris, France, 2021-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Cinq, Le George and L’Orangerie restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris have retained their rankings in the latest edition of the… Read the full press release

Wharf Hotels recognised at the HRD Awards Asia 2020 and the Stelliers 2020

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2021-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wharf Hotels and its Associates and Colleagues received further recognition from the industry’s globally recognised excellence awards at HRD Awards Asia 2020 and the Stelliers 2020. With Wharf Hotels’ commitment to develop talent for their long term success, Wharf Hotels is proud to announce the… Read the full press release

Emirates earns APEX 2021 Five Star Global Official Airline Rating from its passengers

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has received the APEX 2021 Five Star Global Official Airline RatingTM, based on feedback from passengers that was independently collected by APEX via its partnership with TripIt, and validated and certified by an external auditor to ensure that all ratings were made by genuine travellers who… Read the full press release

Marriott International named one of the Top 10 Companies for Executive Women for the 17th year

BETHESDA, MD, 2020-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has been named one of the 2020+ Top 10 Companies for Executive Women by Working Mother Media, for the 17th year. The list celebrates companies that champion women’s advancement, with a focus on succession planning, profit-and-loss roles, gender pay parity, and programs that support work-life integration. Marriott International’s founders,… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels included in “The 101 Best Hotels in Germany” listing

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The first publication of a new ranking list entitled “The 101 Best Hotels in Germany” has confirmed that the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, the Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin (Stuttgart), the Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof (Leipzig), the Steigenberger Hotel Der Sonnenhof (Bad Wörishofen), the Steigenberger Hotel Hamburg and the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai recognized as one of the top Business Hotels in Mumbai at the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2020

India’s flagship Four Seasons hotel recognised by the celebrated industry accolade for the first time Mumbai, India, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai has been awarded as one of the top Business Hotels in Mumbai at the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2020. Now in its 29th year, the awards continue to celebrate the best in the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai’s San:Qi and AER – Bar and Lounge awarded four restaurant and bar awards

Mumbai, India, 2020-Nov-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai announces that its food and beverage outlets San:Qi and AER – Bar and Lounge have been awarded not one, but four restaurant and bar awards across three leading industry award bodies dedicated to celebrating the finest in the industry. San:Qi was awarded Best Global –… Read the full press release

Lonely Planet partners with KAYAK for a reimagined Best in Travel 2021 Awards

Partnership highlights metasearch tools for travel rooted in sustainability, community and diversity NEW YORK, NY, 2020-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Lonely Planet has reimagined its Best in Travel picks for 2021, to reflect the new world of travel, partnering with KAYAK to seamlessly search destinations making a difference with their focus on sustainability, community and… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts wins both Service Champion 2020 Award and 2020 Brand of the Year Award

Deutsche Hospitality’s luxury brand wins both a Service Champion 2020 Award and a 2020 Brand of the Year Award Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2020-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts has come out on top twice by once again winning a “Service Champion 2020” Award and a “Brand of the Year 2020”… Read the full press release

COVID-19: Emirates tops global ranking in safe travel

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2020-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been rated the safest airline in the world in its response to the COVID-19 Pandemic according to the Safe Travel Barometer. The airline, which has set industry-leading safety standards since the resumption of its operations back in May, has topped the ranks with a ‘Safe Travel Score’ of 4.4 out… Read the full press release

Anantara wins three awards at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence and Luxury Spa Awards of Excellence

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas have been recognised in the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence and Luxury Spa Awards of Excellence with three prestigious accolades. Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, the flagship property in Thailand’s capital, was awarded Best Service and Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara in Qatar… Read the full press release

Wyndham Destinations named Best Corporation for Veteran’s Business Enterprises for 2020

ORLANDO, Fla., 2020-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company, is honored to be recognized once again by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) as a Best Corporation for Veteran’s Business Enterprises for 2020, for their efforts towards inclusion of Veteran-Owned and/or Service Disabled suppliers. The companies recognized as the… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards announces Middle East 2020 winners

London, UK, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has revealed its Middle East 2020 winners as part of its inaugural Middle East Winners Day. Winners include Dubai, which fended off stiff competition to emerge as ‘Middle East’s Leading Destination’, whilst Oman was acknowledged with awards for both ‘Middle East’s Leading Cultural Destination’… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards announces Asia 2020 winners

London, UK, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the pre-eminent awards programme in the tourism and hospitality industry – has unveiled its Asia 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Asia Winners Day. Winners include India, which fended off stiff competition to emerge as ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’, whilst the Philippines was acknowledged with… Read the full press release

Europe’s best in travel and tourism recognized by World Travel Awards

London, UK, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has announced its Europe 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Europe Winners Day. Winners include Portugal, which fended off stiff competition to emerge as ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’, whilst the imperial splendour… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport named best airport in Europe for 17 consecutive years by World Travel Awards

Zurich Airport has received the prestigious World Travel Award for the best airport in Europe for the 17th time in succession. Zurich, Switzerland, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In addition to customer satisfaction, the award reflects the quality standards achieved by products and services at and around Zurich Airport. Stephan Widrig, CEO of Flughafen… Read the full press release