Choice Hotels Wins 2023 Genius Award for Marketing Analytics Adoption

Advanced Analytics Team expertise and culture of innovation helps Choice leverage data to enhance the guest experience and provide value to franchisees (IN SHORT) Choice Hotels International, a major hotel franchisor, has been honored with the 2023 Genius Award for Marketing Analytics Adoption. The award recognizes the achievements of Choice’s Advanced Analytics team in leveraging… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels Recognized as One of Forbes’ Top Companies for Women 2023

Award-winning company culture strengthened through commitment to diversity, equity and belonging (IN SHORT) Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has received recognition as one of the “World’s Top Companies for Women 2023” by Forbes for the second consecutive year. This accolade acknowledges companies based on criteria such as employer brand, public… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Earns Top Marks on Disability Equality Index for Fourth Consecutive Year

Carrier recognized by the Disability Equality Index® for the fourth consecutive year (IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines proudly announces that it has received a perfect score of 100 on The Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the fourth consecutive year. The DEI, launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), evaluates… Read the full press release

Randalstown Wins Top Honors at 2023 Best Kept Awards NI for Environmental Excellence

(IN SHORT) Randalstown, a town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, has been recognized as the Overall Best Kept City, Town, or Village in Northern Ireland, as well as receiving the Best Kept Small Town Award at the 2023 Best Kept Awards NI ceremony held at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey on October 18. Organized by the Northern… Read the full press release

Hilton Achieves Fifth Consecutive #1 Ranking as Best Workplace for Women in the US

Hospitality leader recognized for its inclusive culture, industry‑leading benefits and development opportunities (IN SHORT) Hilton has been ranked #1 on the Best Workplaces for Women U.S. list by Fortune and Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year. This recognition highlights Hilton’s commitment to creating an inclusive and empowering workplace for its over 450,000… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield Airport Earns Level 3 Carbon Accreditation, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainability

(IN SHORT) Halifax Stanfield Airport has achieved Level 3 – Optimization accreditation from the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation program, recognizing its commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction. This accreditation signifies the airport’s dedication to managing and reducing CO2 emissions and engaging stakeholders in addressing climate change within the global airport industry. (PRESS… Read the full press release

Accor Receives Stevie® Award for ‘Thought Leadership Campaign of the Year – Business Services

AT THE STEVIE® AWARDS CEREMONY HELD ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2023, ACCOR WAS PRESENTED WITH AN AWARD IN THE “THOUGHT LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR – BUSINESS SERVICES” CATEGORY. Paris, France, 2023-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — For more than 20 years, the Stevie® Awards have recognized the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and… Read the full press release

UNWTO Unveils Best Tourism Villages 2023 Recognizing Rural Excellence

Madrid, Spain, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023. The accolate recogonizes villages that are leading in nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions. In this third edition 54 villages from all regions were selected from… Read the full press release

BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok Ranks #13 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 List

BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River earns coveted spot on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2023 List Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — BKK Social Club, the glamorous bar nestled within Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, has once again solidified its position among the world’s finest… Read the full press release

Readers Choice Awards 2023: EVA Air’s Outstanding Rankings in International Airlines

Luzhu District, Taiwan, 2023-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Conde’ Nast Traveler readers in the US voted EVA Air eighth among the top 10 Best International Airlines while those responding to Conde’ Nast Traveller in the UK ranked it ninth in the best airlines in the world. Respondents in both regions ranked EVA eighth of… Read the full press release

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Voted Best Small Airport in USA TODAY Reader’s Choice Awards

Grand Rapids, Mich., 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport earned the top spot in the USA TODAY Reader’s Choice Awards for best small airport. The 20 finalists for the category were selected by a panel of experts and then voted on by the public. The panel consisted of editors… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport Tops Recovery Charts Among Irish Airports, Reports Air Service One Analysis

Shannon, Ireland, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — An independent analysis by global aviation publication, Air Service One, reveals Shannon Airport is Ireland’s best recovered airport. The publication recently revealed that in the first nine months of 2023 (January to August) Shannon Airport recorded a 14 per cent increase on 2019 passenger numbers, and 5… Read the full press release

Atlantis Royal in Dubai: Winners Announced for World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean 2023

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The very best travel, tourism and hospitality brands in Africa and the Indian Ocean in 2023 have been unveiled by World Travel Awards. Big winners at the red carpet World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2023 included the paradise nation of the Maldives, emerging as… Read the full press release

dnata Travel Group Sweeps Six Awards at World Travel Awards Middle East 2023

Arabian Adventures, dnata Travel, dnata Representation Services and dnata Travel Management recognised for excellence Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata Travel Group brands across the GCC have won six accolades at the Middle East edition of the 2023 World Travel Awards. Representing the Travel division of dnata, a leading global air and… Read the full press release

PATA Recognizes Outstanding Contributions to Asia Pacific Tourism

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has presented awards to two individuals in recognition for their contributions to the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. The following awards were presented on Saturday, October 7 during the PATA Board Dinner and Awards Presentation hosted by… Read the full press release

PATA Recognizes Outstanding Contributions at Awards Presentation in New Delhi

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ —The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honoured the accomplishments of two PATA Chapters and two Student Chapters in New Delhi, India on Saturday, October 7 during the PATA Board Dinner and Awards Presentation hosted by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. PATA Chair Peter Semone said, “The PATA Chapters… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines and HACU Celebrate 19 Years of ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program

¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program offers students across the U.S. the opportunity to stay in touch with family while pursuing higher education DALLAS, TX, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) celebrate 19 years of the ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Prague Named in Condé Nast Traveller UK’s Top 10 Hotels in Central and Southern Europe

Prague, Czech Republic, 2023-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveller UK announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Four Seasons Hotel Prague recognized among the Top 10 Hotels in Central and Southern Europe. More than 520,000 Condé Nast Traveller UK and US readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive… Read the full press release

Max Verstappen Triumphs at Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix, Oracle Red Bull Racing Wins Constructors’ Cup

The airline encourages fans to secure their Ultimate F1® Fan packages for the remainder of the season before they sell out. DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Amidst the shimmering lights of the Lusail International Circuit and the view of a waving checkered flag, Qatar Airways and Formula 1® fans alike roared with… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 89 Member Hotels Honored in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2023

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is proud to celebrate 92 member hotels from across its global portfolio recognized in the 36th edition of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The growing presence of properties from the brand’s portfolio demonstrates the appeal and value attached… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Celebrates Pastry Chef Michael Bartocetti as 2023’s Best in Le Chef Awards

Michael Bartocetti’s talent has once again been recognized, making the chef as one of the most awarded pastry chefs of his generation Paris, France, 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris announces that Michael Bartocetti has been elected Pastry Chef of the Year 2023 by his peers at the “Trophées Le Chef” ceremony, attended by more… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Earns Top Honors in 2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Celebrating the world’s top hotels, resorts, islands, and more Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2023-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach recognized once again as the #1 Resort in Florida and now within the 20 best resorts  in the world. “Being the first place… Read the full press release

Emirates Receives 2024 APEX World Class Airline Award for Outstanding Customer Service and Passenger Experience

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has recently been crowned as a 2024 APEX World Class Airline winner for mastering guest experience and delivering outstanding customer service, at the 2024 APEX/IFSA Awards held in Long Beach, California. Evaluated through a comprehensive audit of quality of service, safety, and health control initiatives, Emirates is one of just… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport Named UK’s Most Punctual Airport for Q1 and Q2 2023

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has been named as the UK’s Most Punctual Airport for Q1 and Q2 2023 following the publication of new figures from the Civil Aviation Authority. The data analyses arriving and departing scheduled and chartered flights, with figures for the first six months of… Read the full press release

KLM Wins APEX World Class Award for Third Consecutive Year, Recognized for Sustainability

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the third consecutive year, KLM has again won the APEX World Class Award. This special recognition is awarded by customers and the industry for performance in relation to themes including safety, customer well-being and sustainability. The prestigious award is presented annually by the international Airline Passenger… Read the full press release

SAS Achieves Five-Star Rating in Global APEX Customer Ranking at 2023 APEX Awards

Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is thrilled to announce its achievement of a five-star rating in the prestigious global APEX customer ranking at the 2023 APEX Awards. Travelers from around the world have spoken, affirming SAS’s dedication to delivering outstanding passenger experiences across various categories, including overall flight experience,… Read the full press release

Raffles Singapore Ranks 17th on The World’s 50 Best Hotels List

The awards celebrate hotels from 35 destinations across six continents worldwide that showcase best-in-class experiences Singapore, 2023-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Raffles Singapore is pleased to announce that it has been named No. 17 on the prestigious and first-ever “The World’s 50 Best Hotels” list. The awards aim to recognise outstanding and best-in-class experiences hotels… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Group CEO Receives Lifetime Achievement Award and Three Prestigious APEX Awards

The national carrier of the State of Qatar received three more awards: 2024 APEX World Class Award, APEX Award for Best Entertainment in the Middle East, and the APEX Award for Global Best Food & Beverage DOHA, Qatar, 2023-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker was… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens Ranks #35 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2023

Athens, Greece, 2023-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In a fitting end to an outstanding summer season on the Athenian Riviera, the fabled Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens has achieved #35 in the first edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels, unveiled at a ceremony at London’s iconic Guildhall on September 19, 2023. The long-awaited list is 50… Read the full press release

London Luton Airport Staff Deliver Baby in Departure Lounge Drama

Luton, UK, 2023-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — London Luton Airport (LLA) staff worked together to provide the warmest of welcomes to a very special ‘airport arrival’, after a pregnant passenger went into labour in the airport departure lounge. Rushing to the scene, members of the LLA Guest Experience, Security and Fire Service teams moved… Read the full press release