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

dnata recognised as the ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2020 Air Cargo News Awards

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 6th consecutive year, dnata has been named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2020 Air Cargo News Awards. The award, which has long been recognised as the preeminent accolade in the air cargo industry, was accepted by Ross Marino, dnata’s Regional CEO for Europe, at a digital event…. Read the full press release

dnata Travel Group recognized with eight awards at the 2020 World Travel Awards Middle East

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based dnata Travel Group brands have won eight accolades at the 2020 World Travel Awards Middle East. Representing the travel division of dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, awards earned by the dnata Travel Group for 2020 included: Middle East’s Leading Hotel Booking Solutions… Read the full press release

Norwegian named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2020 at the 27th annual World Travel Awards

LONDON, UK, 2020-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has been named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2020 for the sixth consecutive year at the 27th annual World Travel Awards, one of the travel industry’s most prestigious awards. The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors… Read the full press release

Aeroflot the best airline in Eastern Europe for the third straight year at the Business Traveller Awards

Moscow, Russia, 2020-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has been recognised as the best airline in Eastern Europe for the third straight year at the prestigious Business Traveller Awards. Business Traveller, a leading British magazine dedicated to premium travel, has held its annual awards for more than 30 years. During this time, the Business… Read the full press release

Condé Nast Traveler honors Waldorf Astoria and Conrad properties with 14 Readers’ Choice Awards

Eight properties ranked within top 10 and six properties ranked within top five MCLEAN, Va., 2020-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Last week, Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing 14 unique properties within Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) luxury portfolio. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts earned 11 property awards and Conrad Hotels &… Read the full press release

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas recognised with 25 accolades in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller US and UK Readers’ Choice Awards

Doha, Qatar, 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas wakes to news that its portfolio of luxury properties around the world has been recognised with a total of 25 accolades in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller US and UK Readers’ Choice Awards. The magazines represent the most prestigious and highly respected… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas named one of the top ten resorts in Western Mexico in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

The ultra-luxury Resort is recognised as one of the top ten resorts in Western Mexico Costa Palmas, Los Cabos, Mexico, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas has been named one of the top ten resorts in Western Mexico in the coveted 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. This marks the second accolade… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur named the #1 Hotel in Asia outside Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore in the 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards By Condé Nast Traveler

Hotel ranks #1 in Asia outside Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore, and #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2020-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has been named the #1 Hotel in Asia outside Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, the renowned international travel publication. The top accolade also marks the… Read the full press release

Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards recognised Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club as the #1 Hotel in Florida

Oceanfront hotel tops state list outside Miami Surfside, Florida, U.S.A., 2020-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler today (October 6, 2020) announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club recognised as the #1 Hotel in Florida outside Miami. Of the award, General… Read the full press release

ACI and Amadeus team up for 2020 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards

ASQ awards represent the highest possible industry accolade for airport customer experience Montreal, Canada, 2020-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus today (August 26, 2020) announced a strategic partnership to deliver this year’s world-renowned Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards. The annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards recognize and reward… Read the full press release

PATA to announce PATA Gold Awards 2020 winners live during Virtual PTM 2020

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2020-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will be announcing the PATA Gold Awards 2020 live during Virtual PTM 2020. Supported and sponsored since 1995 by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year’s awards will recognise the achievements of 21 Gold Awards and three Grand Title Winners during the Online PATA Gold… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines wins four awards in the 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice™ Awards for Airlines

DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today (Jul 28, 2020) that it was recognized by Tripadvisor as a winner of four awards in the 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice™ Awards for Airlines. Awards are based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews. Award winners are known for consistently receiving… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence named to the Travel + Leisure 2020 World’s Best Awards

Cairo at The First Residence, Egypt, 2020-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence has been named to the Travel + Leisure 2020 World’s Best Awards in the category of Top 10 North Africa and Middle East City Hotels. For more than 20 years, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence has… Read the full press release

48 Preferred Hotels & Resorts member hotels recognized by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2020

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2020-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to celebrate 48 member hotels within its global portfolio that have been recognized by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2020, as well as its longtime affiliate The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts,… Read the full press release

Over 35 Ascend Hotels ranked among the top five hotels in their respective markets on Tripadvisor

Eight Properties from Choice Hotels’ Industry-Leading Soft Brand Collection Claimed Top Spot in Their Markets ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 35 properties in the Ascend Hotel Collection, a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., have ranked among the top five hotels in their respective markets… Read the full press release

dnata earned IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration in Iraq

Erbil, Iraq, 2020-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to be recognised for achieving the highest safety standards. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded dnata the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration in Iraq, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of… Read the full press release

Arkansas’ Fort Smith ranked No. 6 in WalletHub’s list of best cities for staycations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, 2020-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Fort Smith, Ark. ranked No. 6 in WalletHub’s list of best cities for staycations, a vacation spent at home or nearby. Citing 2020 as a likely year for people to take a staycation, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities – including the 150 most populated U.S…. Read the full press release

SFO wins multiple honors in the 2020 SkyTrax Passengers’ Choice Awards

Airport scores multiple awards in SkyTrax Passengers’ Choice Awards for 2020 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2020-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has received multiple honors in the SkyTrax Passengers’ Choice Awards for 2020. In the category “Best Airports 2020: 50 to 60 million passengers,” SFO was the highest-rated airport in… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards named Freddie Awards’ Best Customer Service for the eighth consecutive year

Southwest also won Best Redemption Ability, Best Loyalty Credit Card and Program of the Year DALLAS, TEXAS, 2020-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today (May 7, 2020) its frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards®, held onto the Freddie Awards title of Best Customer Service for the eighth consecutive year. The Rapid… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines Foundation awards $315,000 LIFT grants in response to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2020-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $315,000 to 23 nonprofits in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. These LIFT grants, the first round of 2020, are in response to urgent needs of food insecurity, shelter, remote educational support and other needs of families caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 has had a profound… Read the full press release

Entries to the PATA Gold Awards 2020 now accepted

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2020-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Organisations and individuals making outstanding contributions towards the successful promotion of the travel and tourism industry throughout the Asia Pacific region are encouraged to submit entries to the PATA Gold Awards 2020. The deadline for submissions is May 14, 2020. The PATA Gold Awards Dinner and Presentation will… Read the full press release

Grand Prairie Center executive director Renee Robison and CJRW co-founder Wayne Woods inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2020-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Renee Robison, executive director of the Grand Prairie Center, and Wayne Woods, co-founder of CJRW, were inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during a noon luncheon Monday, March 2, at the 46th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference is being held at… Read the full press release