Iberia Leads the Way in Innovation with Three Aenor Certifications

Only three companies in Spain have obtained these UNE certificates simultaneously. The certificates position Iberia as a user of cutting-edge technology, and also as a generator and developer of projects with a high innovation content. The awarding of the certificates comes in the midst of the bidding process for the handling tenders. Innovation is one… Read the full press release

Maldives Showcases Best of Tourism at FESPO 2023 in Switzerland: MMPRC Joins Forces with 12 Industry Partners

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is thrilled to announce our participation in FESPO 2023, Switzerland’s premier travel and tourism event. Taking place from 2-5 February, over 600 exhibitors are expected to join this event held in Zürich, Switzerland. MMPRC is showcasing the best… Read the full press release

Maldives Named “Best Long-Haul Destination of the Year” at UK’s Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards 2022

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives has won the title of ‘Best Long-Haul Destination of the Year’’ in the UK’s Food and Travel Magazine Reader Awards 2022, held at London’s Royal Automobile Club on the 19th of January 2023. The Maldives secured the title competing against destinations such as Canada, Ecuador,… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific Recognized for Adherence to Best Corporate Governance Standards

Manila, Philippines, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Atty. Anne Romadine Tieng, Cebu Pacific General Counsel, accepts the Golden Arrow Award for the airline in an awarding ceremony held on January 20. Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) received the Golden Arrow Award from the Institute of Corporate Directors in recognition of its continuous adherence to the best… Read the full press release

Marriott International Named World’s Most Admired Company for 23rd Year in a Row by FORTUNE Magazine

BETHESDA, MD, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International has been named one of FORTUNE Magazine’s 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies for the 23rd consecutive year. Each year, FORTUNE identifies companies with the strongest reputations across industries and recognizes companies for their commitment to social responsibility, financial performance, innovation, and ability to attract and retain… Read the full press release

Qantas Soars to Most Punctual Major Domestic Airline for 5 Months Straight, Improving On-Time Flights and Reducing Cancellations

Sydney, Australia, 2023-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers had more on time flights and fewer cancellations in January than in the same month pre-COVID, making the national carrier the most punctual major domestic airline for five months in a row. This is the latest month-on-month improvement at Qantas after a turnaround that started… Read the full press release

Start-ups Revolutionizing Tourism Sector Recognized by UNWTO Awake Tourism Challenge

Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO has announced the winners of its Awake Tourism Challenge, celebrating the start-ups that are reshaping the sector in every global region. The Challenge was the second edition of the UNWTO Global Startup Competition focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Entrants were judged on how they are contributing to the… Read the full press release

Air Canada Named One of Canada’s Best Employers for 8th Consecutive Year by Forbes

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2023-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023 by Forbes for the eighth consecutive year, recognizing the airline’s commitment to providing excellent employment opportunities for employees in Canada. “We are honoured to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023 by Forbes yet again, a clear signal that… Read the full press release

Benjamin Franklin Fruehauf III and Paula Miles to be Inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame

LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2023-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Benjamin Franklin Fruehauf III and Paula Miles will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during a noon luncheon on Monday, Feb. 27, during the 49th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference will be held in El Dorado Feb. 26-28. The Hall… Read the full press release

Dolphin Dynamics Shortlisted as “Technology Company of the Year” at Irish Travel Industry Awards

LONDON, UK, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — We’re delighted that Dolphin Dynamics has been shortlisted in the “Technology Company Of The Year” category at the Irish Travel Industry Awards. The Irish Travel Industry Awards are the premier awards for suppliers and Travel Agents in Ireland. The Awards are an initiative of the Irish Travel Agents Association with… Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Awards Global Travel and Meetings & Events Management to CWT

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — CWT today (January 19, 2023) announces that Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, a global market leader for renewable energies, has awarded CWT the management of its global travel and meetings & events program, following a competitive request for proposal (RFP) pitch process. After a five-year Spanish corporate travel… Read the full press release

Leading Business Aviation Entities Achieve NBAA’s Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation

Washington, DC, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced additional inaugural business aviation entities that have achieved the organization’s newly established Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation. The program, which was launched in 2022, includes four independent accreditations: flight, ground support, operations and infrastructure. The categories are aimed at recognizing… Read the full press release

EVA Air Named as One of the World’s Safest Airlines by AirlineRatings.com for 10th Consecutive Year

Luzhu District, Taiwan, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — EVA Air ranks ninth among  AirlineRatings.com’s top-20 World’s Safest Airlines for 2023. This marks the airline’s 10th consecutive year to earn a place among the global ratings website’s “safest airlines in the world.” The website’s safety-rating analyses  considers serious incidents, audits from aviation’s governing bodies and… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton Named No. 1 Hotel Franchise for 14th Consecutive Year, Hilton Brands Recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500® Rankings

Global powerhouse brand breaks record for most No. 1 category rankings; 10 additional Hilton brands recognized, improving on rankings from 2022 MCLEAN, Va., 2023-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hampton by Hilton, Hilton’s global powerhouse hotel brand and market leader in the industry is now the record holder for the most total and consecutive No…. Read the full press release

Gulfstream Aerospace Earns Four National Business Aviation Association Sustainable Flight Department Accreditations for Sustainability Leadership

National Business Aviation Association Awards Gulfstream Inaugural Sustainable Flight Department Accreditations SAVANNAH, Ga., 2023-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced today (January 17, 2023) it has earned four National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Sustainable Flight Department Accreditations. The newly established program recognizes Gulfstream for sustainability leadership across locations. “We appreciate the partnership… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Lanai Achieves Gold Certification in Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s Reef Friendly Landscaping Program

First property to receive accreditation for reef-friendly landscaping Hawaii, Lanai, U.S.A., 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Maui Nui Marine Resource Council’s Reef Friendly Landscaping Certification Program announced Four Seasons Resort Lanai as its first fully accredited resort partner. The Resort was awarded Gold Certification for organic landscape management. The Reef Friendly Landscaping (RFL) Program aims to prevent polluted… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels CEO Patrick Pacious Named Among World’s Top CEOs for Fourth Year in a Row

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fourth year in a row, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) President and CEO Patrick Pacious has been named one of the highest-rated CEOs, according to Comparably’s 2022 Best CEO rankings. The accolade, which positions Pacious alongside chief executives of some of the world’s most well-known companies – from Microsoft and… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways (ANA) Recognized as the Top Airline for On-Time Performance in Both Global and Asia Pacific

ANA named top performer in Global airline category and in Asia Pacific region. This is the second consecutive year that ANA was ranked first in the Global and Asia Pacific category, a record accomplishment in the world. This is the fourth consecutive year that ANA has been ranked first in Asia Pacific. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2023-Jan-14… Read the full press release

Oman Air Named Top in Middle East and Africa for Punctuality in 2022 On-Time Performance Review

Muscat, Oman, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has been named top in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) for punctuality. As per the results of the 2022 On-Time Performance Review by global aviation analytics leader, Cirium, the airline’s on-time arrivals stood at 91.38%, almost… Read the full press release

Outrigger VP Brent Shiratori Named 2022 HSMAI ‘Top 25’ Extraordinary Mind

The national accolade is awarded to those who triumph in challenging situations and go above and beyond company expectations PHUKET, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has selected Brent Shiratori – Vice President, Global Brand Group at Outrigger Hospitality Group as one of its “Top 25 Extraordinary… Read the full press release

UNWTO unveils ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’

Madrid, Spain, 2022-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — From Austria to Vietnam, 32 destinations from all around the world have been named as ‘Best Tourism Villages 2022’ by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The accolade recognizes rural destinations that are embracing tourism as a driver of development and new opportunities for jobs and income, while… Read the full press release

LUX* Le Morne Kids Go Green campaign recognized with The Best Social Responsibility Action award at the 22nd Hospitality Awards in Paris

Floreal, Mauritius, 2022-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Promoting an ecological and sustainable way of life in order to protect nature: this is the aim of the initiative set up by LUX* Le Morne in collaboration with schools in the region. Two awareness campaigns, namely Kids Go Green and Zero Waste Awareness, took place throughout this… Read the full press release

Air Canada Cargo Vice President Jason Berry named Executive of the Year by Air Cargo World

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (Dec. 12, 2022) congratulated Jason Berry, Vice President, Cargo, on being named Executive of the Year by Air Cargo World, one of the longest-standing publications focused on the transportation and logistics industries. “This award is a very well-deserved recognition for Jason, which I know he… Read the full press release

Hilton receives recognitions from S&P Global and EcoVadis

Global hospitality leader recognized among 100th percentile, marking sixth consecutive year on Dow Jones Sustainability Indices while achieving its first Gold Medal designation by EcoVadis MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has once again been recognized for its global leadership in sustainability, earning inclusion on both the World and North America Dow Jones… Read the full press release

Aviation Business Middle East Awards names dnata Ground Support Services Provider of the Year for the 12th time

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 12th time and third successive year, dnata has been named Ground Support Services Provider of the Year at the 2022 Aviation Business Middle East Awards. Jaffar Dawood, dnata’s Senior Vice President for UAE Airport Operations, who accepted the award on behalf of dnata, said: “Winning this honour for the… Read the full press release

BA Euroflyer earns Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

London, UK, 2022-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a first summer of operations at London Gatwick, this week marked a significant milestone for BA Euroflyer as the airline, a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways, received its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). BA Euroflyer operates… Read the full press release

Air Canada named Best Airline in North America by Global Traveler readers for the fourth consecutive year

Also named Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness for the third consecutive year MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has been named the Best Airline in North America for the fourth consecutive year by the readers of Global Traveler. The airline also won for Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness for the third consecutive year in the 19th edition of… Read the full press release

Dusit Hotels and Resorts properties recognized at Arabian Travel Awards 2022

dusitD2 Kenz Hotel picks up ‘Best Business Hotel’ accolade while Dusit Princess Residences Dubai is named ‘Best Serviced Apartment.’ Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its winning streak this awards season, with two of its… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways earns SKYTRAX 5-Star rating for 10 consecutive years

Rating recognizes ANA for its high-quality of products, services, and staff onboard and at the airport. ANA is the only airline in Japan to receive the 5-Star rating from SKYTRAX for the 10th consecutive year. TOKYO, JAPAN, 2022-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, received the prestigious 5-Star designation… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport achieves fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) level

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Flughafen Zürich AG has taken another step forwards in terms of climate protection, reaching the fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) level. This puts Zurich Airport among the top 10 % of airports worldwide that have received accreditation for their efforts to tackle climate change. ACA, the certification… Read the full press release