Star Alliance’s Los Angeles Airport Lounge Named North America’s Best for Fourth Consecutive Year

Stockholm, Sweden, 2023-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance’s Los Angeles airport lounge has won the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fourth year running at the World Travel Awards 2023. The award was announced at the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony held on the picturesque island of Saint Lucia… Read the full press release

Sangeetha Liyanapathirana Named 2023 PATA Face of the Future for her Commitment to Sustainable Tourism and Youth Engagement

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Sangeetha Liyanapathirana, Manager – Health, Hygiene and Sustainability at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, has been named as the 2023 PATA Face of the Future. This is the most prestigious honour open to young tourism professionals in the Asia Pacific region. “This year we received a fantastic list… Read the full press release

Emirates Achieves IATA Environmental Certifications, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainability and Wildlife Protection

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has reinforced its commitment to environmentally responsible practices by achieving IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Stage One and the IEnvA Illegal Wildlife Trade module certifications. The IEnvA system is an industry-leading and comprehensive environmental management system and Emirates has implemented Stage One of its core scope comprising… Read the full press release

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel, Honored as Best Hotel in Virtuoso Travel Awards 2023

Taormina, Italy, 2023-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Virtuoso, the leading global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, announced its 2023 Virtuoso Travel Awards during the 35th annual Virtuoso Travel Week, which took place August 12-18 in Las Vegas. San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel was honoured among the network’s most esteemed travel agencies,… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport Earns International Accolades for Waste Minimization Efforts

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2023-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport’s new approach to minimising waste and its work mentoring other airports to become more sustainable has netted it two international awards. The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific awarded Christchurch Airport the ‘Green Airports Recognition 2023’ and the ‘Airport Carbon Accreditation – Mentor’. The airport’s created… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport Tops UK Punctuality Rankings for Q1 2023, Continuing its Record of Excellence

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Belfast City Airport has been ranked the UK’s Most Punctual Airport for Q1 2023 according to data released by the Civil Aviation Authority. The data analyses arriving and departing scheduled and chartered flights, with figures for the beginning of 2023 revealing that Belfast City Airport experienced… Read the full press release

Air Canada Clinches Fifth Consecutive Title as North America’s Favorite Airline in 2023 Trazee Awards

The Trazees are selected by the readers of trazeetravel.com with an audience in the 25-40 age demographic MONTREAL, CANADA, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — “Travel connects people, families, cultures and communities, and Air Canada is thrilled to be recognized again by this important and discerning demographic as their favourite airline in North America. We’re continuing… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport Ranked Among Top Favorites in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 World’s Best Awards

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has once again made the list of Travel + Leisure’s top airports, with thousands of readers ranking it as a top favorite domestic airport in the magazine’s 2023 World’s Best Awards. Travel + Leisure readers’ pick their Top 10 Favorite Domestic Airports… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines Recognizes Top Performing Travel Agencies for Their Contribution to Tourism and Aviation Industry

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline brand, has recognized travel agencies in an event held at Skylight Hotel on August 6, 2023. Ethiopian has rewarded the top three travel agencies in eight different categories based on their performance from… Read the full press release

Minor Hotels Shines at Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2023 Awards with Over 270 Honors and 19 ‘Best of the Best’ Accolades

Bangkok, Thailand, 2023-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels, one of the world’s largest hotel owners and operators, has secured more than 270 awards at the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2023 awards, including 19 prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ accolades that recognise the top 1% of listings on the site. The annual Travellers’ Choice Awards… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Receives Prestigious WELL Health-Safety Rating for Second Consecutive Year, Prioritizing Guest and Employee Health in the Post-COVID-19 Environment

Beloved Mexico property again earns coveted wellness rating through the International WELL Building Institute Punta Mita, México, 2023-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, a five-star oceanfront resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast, has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for the second consecutive year. The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels’ Cambria Hotels and WoodSpring Suites Ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction by J.D. Power Study

WoodSpring Earns Top Honors for a Second Consecutive Year in J.D. Power Study ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), the industry’s challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in extended stay, is proud to announce that its Cambria Hotels and WoodSpring Suites brands have been ranked #1 in their respective segments in… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport Achieves Milestones in Passenger Traffic, Awards, and Safety in First Half of 2023

Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The first half of 2023 has been a strong period for Budapest Airport in all respects: the series of developments worth more than 100 billion HUF over the past 4.5 years and the outstanding quality of the airport ecosystem have been confirmed by numerous awards based on… Read the full press release

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Ranks Seventh Busiest Globally for Arrivals and Departures, Expects Full Pandemic Recovery by 2023

Charlotte, North Carolina, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official. CLT ranks the seventh busiest airport worldwide and nationwide for arrivals and departures, according to Airports Council International (ACI) 2022 final rankings, which were released this month. Preliminary rankings were made public in early spring. For passenger traffic the Airport lands at 10th nationwide and 19th globally. Charlotte… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport Receives ‘Very Good’ Rating for Accessibility Services in CAA Annual Report

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — George Best Belfast City Airport has retained its ‘Very Good’ rating for accessibility services following the publication of an annual report conducted by The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The aviation regulator’s Airport Accessibility Report, which assesses 26 of the largest UK airports, details airports’ efforts in providing… Read the full press release

Copitas at Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru Ranks #38 on Asia’s Best Bars List for Second Time

Bengaluru, India, 2023-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated on the 21st floor of Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru, Copitas stands out as the city’s glamorous cocktail destination, favoured by those in the know. The acclaimed bar has received the honour of being listed as #38 in the most prestigious list of Asia’s Best Bars for the second time in five… Read the full press release

Dani Brasserie at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Awarded Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator

On the seventh floor of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, Dani Brasserie has been recognised by the prestigious North American wine and wine culture magazine for both its extensive wine list and the diversity of regions and wine producers it has to offer Madrid, Spain, 2023-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanks to a privileged location… Read the full press release

Dos Catrinas at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Receives Wine Spectator Award for Outstanding Wine Program

Dos Catrinas restaurant named among the world’s best restaurants for wine Punta Mita, México, 2023-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, a five-star oceanfront resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast, announces that its beloved Dos Catrinas restaurant has been honoured for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Dominates Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards with 57 Member Hotels Recognized

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 2023-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is delighted to celebrate 57 member hotels recognized in this year’s Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. Nine of these properties are honored in the “Best 100 Hotels in the World” list in addition to three hotel collections that… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways (ANA) Becomes First Japanese Airline to Receive CEIV Fresh Certification for Perishable Transportation

ANA has received IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Fresh certification, a global standard for perishable product transportation. ANA’s quality management system, including personnel, training, quality control and handling manuals was approved by IATA to receive the certification. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and… Read the full press release

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Receives Multiple Awards for Construction Achievements

Dallas, TX, 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has received five Project Achievement awards from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) North Texas. Among these recognitions, DFW was named Owner of the Year, commending the Airport’s commitment to advancing the construction management industry, supporting professionals, and fostering investment… Read the full press release

Ljubljana Tourism Wins Prestigious Travel Marketing Award for TikTok Success

Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2023-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Ljubljana Tourism was awarded The Travel Marketing Award in the social media category for its TikTok profile and the “Volleyball on the Ljubljanica” sports spectacle. This prestigious accolade is one of the most sought-after marketing awards in the travel and tourism industry. The esteemed ceremony took place… Read the full press release

Viking Named Best Luxury River Cruise Company and Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises by Luxury Travel Advisor

Viking Only Line to Win Best in Both River and Ocean Categories for Four Years Los Angeles, CA, 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury Travel Advisor has named Viking® (www.viking.com) the “Best Luxury River Cruise Company” and “Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises” in the publication’s 2023 Awards of Excellence. Viking is the first… Read the full press release

Khiri Travel Wins Twice at International Travel Awards in Dubai

  DUBAI, 2023-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Khiri Travel has won “Best Sustainable Tourism Company – Thailand” and “Best Destination Management Company – Thailand” at the 2023 International Travel Awards held in Dubai on 17 June. Award organisers, UAE-based Golden Tree, said: “Khiri Travel has shown itself as a brilliant representative of excellent services… Read the full press release

Wyndham Destinations’ Club Wyndham Atlanta Wins Three Awards at ARDA Timeshare Together Conference

Vacation ownership leader honored with 14 total awards across its business lines, including the prestigious ACE Project of Excellence for the brand-new Club Wyndham Atlanta ORLANDO, Fla., 2023-Apr-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations, the world’s largest vacation ownership company, was recognized for the newest resort in its portfolio, Club Wyndham Atlanta, taking home three resort-specific… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines earns recognition for fostering diversity and inclusivity in the workplace

Carrier named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 list by Newsweek and Latino Leaders Magazine Best Companies to Work for Latinos 2023 DALLAS, TX, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) celebrates earning a spot on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 and Latino Leaders Magazine Best Companies to Work for Latinos 2023. The Dallas-based carrier… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico named one of Travel + Leisure’s Best New Hotels in the World for 2023

The coveted 2023 “It List” includes this newly opened Four Seasons property, located along the Costalegre coastline Tamarindo, México, 2023-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, Mexico is honoured to be named one of the Best New Hotels in the World in the 18th annual Travel + Leisure’s 2023 It List. The highly anticipated list features the top 100… Read the full press release

Northern Ireland’s Best Kept Awards Return for 66th Year of Celebrating Community Pride and Environmental Excellence

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The prestigious Best Kept NI Awards are back for their 66th year, shaping local pride from the smallest villages to the biggest cities who will battle it out to be crowned the cleanest, greenest, and most beautiful places in Northern Ireland. Sponsored again by George Best Belfast… Read the full press release

Blue Diamond Resorts Earns Multiple Nominations in TravelPulse Canada’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards

Toronto, ON, Canada, 2023-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Diamond Resorts has once again made its mark in the hospitality industry with relevant nominations in TravelPulse Canada’s prestigious 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards for its Royalton Luxury Resorts, Royalton CHIC Resorts, Hideaway at Royalton Resorts, Planet Hollywood Beach Resorts, Starfish Resorts and Memories Resorts &… Read the full press release

PATA Gold Awards 2023: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Asia Pacific Tourism Industry

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Mar-30 — /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 2023. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023. Now in its 39th year and sponsored… Read the full press release