Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ 105 plus member hotels recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 750 hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries, is pleased to celebrate more than 105 member hotels within its global portfolio that have been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards…. Read the full press release

The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas among top ranked resorts at Condé Nast Traveler 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards

Paradise Island, Bahamas, 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler today (October 7, 2019) announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, which included The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas among its top ranked resorts. “It seems the legend of James Bond remains strong for The Bahamas, with The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort… Read the full press release

PATA recognized the accomplishments of PATA Chapters and Student Chapter in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honoured the accomplishments of three PATA Chapters and one Student Chapter in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan on Saturday, September 21 during the PATA Board Dinner and Chapter Awards Presentation, hosted by Kazakh Tourism. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy said, “The PATA Chapters and Student Chapters willingly… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora again takes honours in AFAR 2019 annual Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards

Newly enhanced resort again takes honours in the 2019 Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2019-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — For the third consecutive year, AFAR has named Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora the Best for an Epic Stay in the World in its annual Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards. The magazine’s readers cast more than 200,000 votes for… Read the full press release

OpenTable releases list of the 50 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in America for 2019

Interest in Plant-Based Diets Skyrocket: Mentions in OpenTable Reviews has Increased by 200 Percent since 2017 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of World Vegetarian Day, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), today (Oct. 1, 2019) released its list of the 50 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in America for… Read the full press release

The Danish hotel chain Zleep Hotels recognized with the Børsen Gazelle 2019

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Danish hotel chain Zleep Hotels has been growing for many years. New hotels have been built, several have been renovated, a new Scandinavian design has been produced, staff has been hired and investments have been made. Zleep Hotels’ great growth has now been rewarded… Read the full press release

Maldives wins 32 awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2019

Male, Maldives, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives has bagged 32 awards at the biggest travel and tourism award in the region; South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2019. This year’s event was held at Amari Galle Hotel from 19-20 September. There were 500 nominations in 112 categories in this year’s SATA, including the visitor’s choice… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport congratulates Limavady Community Development Initiative Daycare as the overall winner at the Best Kept Health & Social Care Awards

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Limavady Community Development Initiative (LCDI) Daycare has been named overall winner at the Best Kept Health & Social Care Awards, sponsored by George Best Belfast City Airport. LCDI won ‘Best Kept Daycare Centre’ in the Western region before competing in the final stage of judging and being… Read the full press release

Swissport wins ground services license at 15 airports in Morocco

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International has won a license for ground services at 15 airports in Morocco. The new license is valid from 1 October 2019 and has a term of seven years. Swissport International has been awarded a license for 15 airports in a global tender for airport ground handling… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport named UK and Ireland’s best airport at the Travel Trade Gazette annual awards

Manchester, UK, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Last night Manchester won the accolade of the UK and Ireland’s best airport at the Travel Trade Gazette annual awards in London, which is judged by the travel trade and industry experts. The UK’s third largest airport beat off competition from fellow nominees Birmingham, Bristol, Luton and Belfast City… Read the full press release

London City Airport awards £40,000 worth of grants to charities and not-for-profit organisations

LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The first round of grants for London City Airport’s £75,000 Community Fund have been awarded, with 16 charities and not-for-profit organisations from 10 different London boroughs receiving a lump sum. In total, £40,000 worth of grants have been distributed, to provide a financial boost to local groups, such… Read the full press release

Grand Hyatt named the ‘Best Business Hotel Brand in the World’ at the 2019 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards for the 15th time

Awards from Business Traveller Asia-Pacific and Meetings and Conventions Asia demonstrate Hyatt’s commitment to create meaningful experiences and to care for premium customers CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt announced today (September 12, 2019)  that the Grand Hyatt brand has been named the ‘Best Business Hotel Brand in the World’ at the 2019… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the recipients of the “Your Community. Your Choice. Choice Hotels Local Business Grant Program

Winners of the ‘Your Community. Your Choice. Local Business Grant Program’ Exemplify Company’s Longstanding Commitment to Giving Back ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, today (Sept. 11, 2019) announced the recipients of the “Your Community. Your Choice. Choice Hotels Local Business Grant Program.” The… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways wins three out of five global accolades in the 2020 APEX Passenger Choice Awards

The airline was named ‘Best Seat Comfort’, ‘Best Cabin Service’, and ‘Best Food & Beverage’ in the Airline Passenger Experience Association’s 2020 Global Passenger Choice Awards Qatar Airways also named a ‘2020 Five Star Global Airline’ in the APEX Official Airline Ratings™, as voted for by passengers through travel app, TripIt® DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels received an unprecedented number of awards in 2019

New South Wales, Australia, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — 2019 has proven to be a golden year for TFE Hotels with an unprecedented number of awards received across the Australian-based hotel group’s international network. Kicking off the start of the awards season, Trip Advisor presented 44 TFE properties with the highly coveted Certificate of Excellence,… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport rated one of the best airports in Europe by ACI Airport Service Quality Awards

Moscow, Russia, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has been awarded the  ACI Airport Service Quality Award (ASQ) in the category Best Airport by Size and Region for Over 40 million passengers per year for 2018.The awards ceremony was held in Bali, Indonesia, on 4 September 2019, during the Gala dinner of the second annual ACI Customer Experience Global… Read the full press release

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas worldwide honored with twenty four Wine Spectator 2019 Awards

Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas worldwide is celebrating a magnanimous twenty four Wine Spectator 2019 Awards. Anantara Hotels’ reputation in the world of fine wine is held in high esteem by guests, and also within the industry. The twenty four Wine Spectator 2019 Awards is a testament to the… Read the full press release

OpenTable releases its list of the 50 Most Kid-Friendly Restaurants in America for 2019

Restaurants in Florida and New York Boast the Most Honors; Winners Span 16 States and Washington, D.C. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — With the kids back in school, there’s no better time to savor precious family moments than over a meal. To help families find the perfect restaurant, OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of… Read the full press release

WINiT by GBTA is now accepting nominations for the inaugural WINiT Awards

Alexandria, VA, 2019-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — WINiT by GBTA is now accepting nominations for the inaugural WINiT Awards. The WINiT Awards recognize the women, men and companies who together, are driving positive change for the career mobility of women in travel-related industries. WINiT wants to celebrate an organization that has a women-related community service or… Read the full press release

The Alaska Airlines Foundation awards $260,000 to 24 nonprofits in Alaska, Washington and Hawaii

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, 2019-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines Foundation is awarding $260,000 to 24 nonprofits in Alaska, Washington and Hawaii. “Our goal has always been to be a committed partner in the communities – we know we’re here because of you,” said Diana Birkett Rakow, chair of the Alaska Airlines Foundation Board of Directors. “As we look out over… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport recognized media partners during ShereMedia 2019

MOSCOW, Russia, 2019-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport held the IX ceremony of granting awards for the mass media and social media professionals – ShereMedia. The festive event was attended by the management of the airport and its subsidiaries, representatives of leading socio-political, business, aviation and tourism publications, industry experts, top bloggers and… Read the full press release

MMPRC: LUX* South Ari Atoll wins Best Luxury Resort Spa at The World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards

Male’, Maldives, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards has announced the winners of 2019, with LUX* South Ari Atoll recognised as the winner of ‘Best Luxury Resort Spa’ in the Indian Ocean region. The highly competitive 2019 World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards, recognising establishments for world-class service excellence,… Read the full press release

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas earned a total of twelve top accolades in the 2019 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards

Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has received a total of twelve top accolades in the 2019 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Readers of the prestigious US magazine recognised seven individual Anantara properties across the highly coveted categories and Anantara was ranked among the very best hotel brands in… Read the full press release

OpenTable unveils annual 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America for 2019

Restaurants in California, Florida and New York Boast the Most Honors; Winners Span 24 States and Washington, D.C. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With summer at its peak, diners are seeking awe-inspiring backdrops to elevate their dining experiences. Today (July 18, 2019 ), OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part… Read the full press release

ALPA recognized the accomplishments of distinguished pilots during its 65th Air Safety Forum

WASHINGTON, D.C., 2019-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) recognized the accomplishments of 13 distinguished pilots during its 65th Air Safety Forum. The presentation of ALPA’s prestigious awards and citations were featured during the four-day event. In addition to honoring outstanding contributions by pilots in aviation safety and security, ALPA’s… Read the full press release

Nominations now open for HSMAI Lifetime Achievement Awards and Top 25 Extraordinary Minds of 2019

McLEAN, VA, 2019-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Nominations are officially open for the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas Lifetime Achievement and Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization awards. Honorees will be recognized during the HSMAI Adrian Awards Dinner Reception & Gala on January 21, 2020, at the New York Marriott Marquis. HSMAI’s… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association announces the winners of the 2019 PATA Grand and Gold Awards

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Winners of the 2019 PATA Grand and Gold Awards are announced today (July 15, 2019) by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). These awards, generously supported and sponsored since 1995 by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year recognise the achievements of 27 separate organisations and individuals. The 2019 PATA Gold Awards… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport announces 2019 He Tangata grants recipients

Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Four South Auckland schools, a waste minimisation programme, and a community food hub are among the recipients of Auckland Airport’s 2019 He Tangata grants, an annual community giving programme. “Auckland Airport is focused on being a good neighbour in South Auckland, and we are delighted to be… Read the full press release

Shannon Group took home several awards at the Annual Aviation Awards 2019

Shannon, Ireland, 2019-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Group and Shannon based companies have soared again in the eyes of industry experts after claiming several awards at the Annual Aviation Awards 2019 at the weekend. Held at the Clayton Hotel on Friday night, the awards are the benchmark for excellence for those demonstrating best practice… Read the full press release

AAAE announces the winners of the 2019 Airport Innovation Awards

Alexandria, Va., 2019-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Innovation Accelerator – established by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as a hub for innovation to drive creative approaches and build airports of the future – today (July 11, 2019) announced the winners of the 2019 Airport Innovation Awards, which are given to… Read the full press release