Indianapolis International Airport named Best Airport in North America for the 11th consecutive year

Airport honored with its 11th Best Airport in North America title INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 6, 2023) marked another top achievement for the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) as it claimed the title again as Best Airport in North America – for 11 years straight. This award recognizes the best… Read the full news article

Budapest’s Ferenc Liszt National Airport named Best European Airport for airports with 15-25 million passengers

Budapest, Hungary, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Ferenc Liszt National Airport has been voted the best European airport among airports with 15-25 million passengers, based on passenger feedback – as published by Airports Council International (ACI) today (2023.03.06). This award is one of the highest accolades for an airport, and has been made possible… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts recognized as a top workplace by Forbes and Newsweek

World’s largest hotel franchising company once again recognized for its award-winning corporate culture and continued commitment to creating inclusive and welcoming workspaces PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels in over 95 countries, today (February 21, 2023) announced two new… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Hotels Earn 30 Forbes Travel Guide Awards, Including 26 Five-Star Ratings

Hong Kong, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group attained the highest rankings for many of its hotels, restaurants and spas in the annual Forbes Travel Guide Five- & Four-Star Awards. A record 30 hotels have been recognised, with 26 hotels earning the prized Five-Star Award achievement. The iconic Mandarin Oriental, Hong… Read the full news article

Oman Air Achieves Eighth IATA Operational Safety Audit Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Top Aviation Safety Standards

Muscat, Oman, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing to set benchmarks for safety and quality, Oman Air has achieved its eighth International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification. The airline was awarded the renewal for the global accreditation after a successful audit on its operational management and control systems. Capt. Nasser… Read the full news article

Hard Rock International named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2023 by Forbes for seventh time

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hard Rock International has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2023, earning a ranking among other exemplary companies in the travel & leisure industry – which encompasses hotels, resorts, restaurants, and entertainment enterprises. This is the seventh time the brand has been recognized with… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Earns 25th Consecutive Five Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide

Enduring legacy of Five Star ratings for Resort and Spa, with special mention of flagship restaurant Palm Beach, U.S.A., 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — On the 65th anniversary of the world-renowned Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach celebrates a milestone achievement with twenty-five consecutive years as a Five Star resort and seven consecutive years… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas named #1 Best Hotel in three categories by U.S. News & World Report for 2023

Hotel achieves #1 ranking in Best in Nevada, Best in Las Vegas and Best on the Las Vegas Strip Las Vegas, U.S.A., 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has been recognised as the #1 Best Hotel in three competitive categories for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report, taking the top spot in Best… Read the full news article

Vote for the Best Travel Brands in Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean and Oceania in World Travel Awards 2023

London, UK, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Voting is now open for organisations in Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean and Oceania of the World Travel Awards 2023 programme. Industry professionals, the media and consumers worldwide have until midnight on 19 March to vote for travel brands that they consider the very best in the world. The nominee… Read the full news article

Chicago’s O’Hare Airport Terminal 5 named Public Project of the Year at HACIA awards banquet for diversity and inclusion

Chicago, IL, 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The renovation and expansion of Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport was named the 2022 Public Project of the Year at the 43rd Annual Awards Banquet of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announced this evening…. Read the full news article

South African couple breaks Guinness World Record for longest underwater kiss at eco-conscious luxury resort in the Maldives

Atoll, Maldives, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Global hospitality group The Lux Collective’s well-loved LUX* South Ari Atoll in the Maldives is the official resort host of South African-based conservation couple, Beth Neale and Miles Cloutier, who break the Guinness World Record for the longest underwater kiss to mark the Valentine’s Day 2023. A mermaid… Read the full news article

ACI World and Amadeus Launch Third Annual Technology Innovation Awards for Airports Worldwide

Awards celebrate best technology initiatives and leadership by airports worldwide Montreal, Canada, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have today (14 February 2023) opened submissions for the third edition of the Technology Innovation Awards, putting a spotlight on industry-leading technology initiatives and leadership by airports around the world…. Read the full news article

Fushifaru Maldives Wins 2023 Booking.com Traveller Review Award for Fourth Time

MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Fushifaru Maldives, a boutique Resort in Lhaviyani Atoll, celebrates winning the 2023 Booking.com Traveller Review Award, this is the fourth win of this prestigious, global award. This award is a symbol of all the times Fushifaru has gone above and beyond to create special experiences and lasting… Read the full news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article