est, the signature French restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi again earns a Michelin star

Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Announced on November 15, 2022, this year’s edition of the Michelin Guide Tokyo once again awarded a coveted star to est, the signature French restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi. est is led by the culinary vision of Chef Guillaume Bracaval, who honed his craft in the Michelin-starred… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2022 and one of World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies 2022

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has once again been ranked as a top place to work. Around one month after making the list of the World’s Best Employers 2022, the company was named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2022 as well as one of the World’s… Read the full press release

Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts received Gold award for Hospitality in Travel Weekly’s 2022 Magellan Awards

Hilton wins hospitality marketing award for setting the standard for All‑Inclusive MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts received a Gold award for Hospitality in Travel Weekly’s 2022 Magellan Awards. With entries from around the world, the awards recognize the best in the travel industry and salute the outstanding hospitality professionals… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Brands That Matter”

SEATTLE, WA, 2022-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Fast Company announced Alaska Airlines as one of 144 brands named to its second annual “Brands That Matter” list for making strides in our carbon-neutral ambitions. The list honors companies whose success has come from embodying their purpose in a way that resonates with their customers. Elevating airline sustainability… Read the full press release

National Geographic names The Scottish Highlands as one of its ‘Best of the World’ destinations for 2023

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Scottish Highlands has been named as one of National Geographic’s ‘Best of the World’ destinations for 2023. The publication revealed that the region is one of only two UK destinations to make the annual list.* It has been shortlisted in the nature category, alongside Botswana, Slovenia,… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines received the 2023 WORLD CLASS award for the second consecutive year

Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL), a member of the oneworld® Alliance, has received the 2023 WORLD CLASS award by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) at the 2022 APEX/IFSA EXPO. APEX is one of the largest international airline associations dedicated to advancing the passenger experience, and this award is given… Read the full press release

dnata Travel Group recognised with seven accolades at World Travel Awards Middle East 2022

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata Travel Group brands have won seven accolades at the Middle East edition of the World Travel Awards for 2022. Representing the Travel division of dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, titles earned by dnata Travel Group include: Middle East’s Leading Airline GSA 2022… Read the full press release

KLM recognized with the APEX World Class Award for the second year in a row

Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2022-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row, KLM (including KLM Cityhopper) 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. Hospitality and personal contact are also key factors…. Read the full press release

Viking.TV again recognized with Silver-i Digital Award at the 2022 Silver Travel Awards

Viking’s Enrichment Channel Receives Second Silver Travel Awards Honor in Two Years Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — As Viking® (www.viking.com) continues to mark its 25th anniversary year, the company’s enrichment channel, Viking.TV (https://viking.tv), has once again been recognized for its innovation and original content, receiving the Silver-i Digital Award at the 2022 Silver Travel Awards. Awarded… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel earns EarthCheck’s Gold Certified status

Hong Kong SAR, China, 2022-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel has successfully achieved EarthCheck’s Gold Certified status for the first time, which marks an important milestone in the hotel’s sustainable development. EarthCheck is the world’s leading business advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism. The organisation recognised Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel as a… Read the full press release

Recipients of the 2022 ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program announced

The ¡Lánzate!/Take Off Travel Program helps college students stay connected to their families while pursuing higher education DALLAS, TX, 2022-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), announced its 2022 recipients for the ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program. Through this national… Read the full press release

PATA announces winners of the 2022 PATA Gold Awards

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — During the 2022 PATA Gold Awards Ceremony held virtually on October 7, 2022, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced the winners of the 2022 PATA Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) for the last 27 years, this year’s awards… Read the full press release

36 Hilton-branded hotels recognized at Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

Travelers ranked 36 properties across multiple Hilton brands among the world’s top hotels and resorts, underscoring It Matters Where You Stay MCLEAN, Va., 2022-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Hilton (NYSE: HLT) brands, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Curio… Read the full press release

Fiji Airways commits to achieve APEX WorldClass accreditation by October 2023

Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Carrier has made a Fiji Day pledge to achieve APEX WorldClass accreditation by October 2023. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr Andre Viljoen says the airline has set a new target based on a successful ramp up since December 1st 2021. “APEX… Read the full press release

London City Airport named Best Airport in the UK by Condé Nast Traveller’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

London, UK, 2022-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — London City was ranked the number one airport in the UK by passengers for ‘its proximity to the sights of Central London’ and for providing a fast travel experience ‘without the chaos larger airports sometimes offer’. Robert Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer of London City Airport, said: “We… Read the full press release

The Good Hotel Guide announces its 12 César winners for 2023

LONDON, United Kingdom, 2022-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Good Hotel Guide (https://www.goodhotelguide.com/) has revealed its annual list of César winners. The 12 Césars (named after famous Swiss hotelier César Ritz) are given to the hotels, inns and B&Bs considered outstanding in their particular category, resulting in a “must go” list of places to… Read the full press release

WTA recognised industry’s best from across Europe in the World Travel Awards (WTA) European 2022

Mallorca, Spain, 2022-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s premier travel brands have been revealed at a blockbuster gala ceremony at the new Hilton Mallorca Galatzo. The brightest stars of the hospitality industry aligned at the World Travel Awards (WTA) European Gala Ceremony 2022 to discover who amongst them had won the ultimate accolades in tourism. Triumphant… Read the full press release

Eastside Awards in association with George Best Belfast City Airport open entry with a brand new category

Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2022-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The seventh Eastside Awards is now open for entry with a brand new category this year reflecting the efforts organisations are making to environmental sustainability. There are 16 awards recognising the best of East Belfast. From volunteering to business growth, health and wellbeing to community impact,… Read the full press release

Emirates named ‘Airline of the Year’ for third consecutive year at the Monitor Airline of the Year 2022

Emirates is voted ‘Airline of the Year’ for third consecutive year Airline receives top honours for premium services and in-flight entertainment system Loyalty program and cargo services recognized in award program based on consumer poll Dubai, UAE, 2022-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has been named ‘Airline of the Year 2022’ in Bangladesh, clinching… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways named The World’s Best Regional Airline and The Best Regional Airline in Asia at 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards

London, England, 2022-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Skytrax Institute has recently announced the winners of the 2022 World Airline Awards, dubbed as the Oscar of the aviation industry, and Bangkok Airways has once again been crowned the winner of two prestigious awards; The World’s Best Regional Airline and The Best Regional Airline in… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways honored with Airline of the Year, World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining, and Best Airline in the Middle East awards at the 2022 Skytrax awards

Airline also named World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining and Best Airline in the Middle East Fitting tribute as the Airline celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022 DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — As the airline proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022, Qatar Airways has been named “Airline of the… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to strengthen position as one of the world’s most sustainable airlines with plans to acquire 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft

Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable low-cost airlines, has announced that it has given notice to Airbus to exercise its purchase rights in relation to 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The 75 additional A321neo aircraft, most of which are expected to be delivered in 2028-29*, underpins… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport and Ireland West Airport jointly shortlisted for the Age Friendly Transport Award

Shannon, Ireland, 2022-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport and Ireland West Airport have been shortlisted for a National Age Friendly Award. Both airports became the first airports in the world to be recognised as Age Friendly, endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), in June of this year. The airports have now jointly been shortlisted for the Age Friendly Transport Award which recognises the vital difference that availability to good… Read the full press release

dnata named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2022 Air Cargo News Awards for the 8th consecutive time

London, UK, 2022-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 8th consecutive time, dnata has been named ‘Ground Handler of the Year’ at the 2022 Air Cargo News Awards. The awards, which have long been recognised as the preeminent accolades in the air cargo industry, were presented at a gala event in London. Alex Doisneau, Managing Director of… Read the full press release

Air Canada recognized at the Canadian HR Awards for its Best Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy

MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada was recently recognized at the annual Canadian HR Awards with the Payworks Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy. This honour recognizes an organization for successfully establishing corporate social responsibility in its culture through its people and the role HR had in the strategy and… Read the full press release

SFO becomes the first in the world to earn airport-wide LEED Platinum Certification

Entire airport campus certified using LEED for Cities and Communities framework SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced it has become the first in the world to earn airport-wide certification at the Platinum level under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 for Communities… Read the full press release

The largest air cargo network operator in Africa the Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services snatches two Awards at Air Cargo News Awards 2022

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the largest air cargo network operator in Africa, has been crowned with ‘Cargo Airline of The Year’ and ‘Best Cargo Arline – Africa’ at the Air Cargo News Awards 2022. In a ceremony held in London on 16 September 2022, Ethiopian… Read the full press release

The World Travel Awards (WTA) will host its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2022 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya

London, UK, 2022-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) will host its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2022 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya. The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from Africa and the Indian Ocean will attend the red-carpet gala reception in the Kenyan capital on 15 October 2022. Strategically located… Read the full press release

Malaysia Airlines named Asia’s Leading Airline for Business Class at the 29th World Travel Awards

KLIA, 2022-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Malaysia Airlines has been named Asia’s Leading Airline for Business Class at the 29th World Travel Awards, adding to its honours record. The airline emerges as the winner after receiving the most votes from industry participants, consumers, media, and travel professionals across the region, outperforming other nominated full service Asian… Read the full press release

IATA Recertification For the Safe Transportation of Live Animals for Air Canada Cargo positions the airline as an industry leader

Airline awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV Live Animals) certificate In 2021, Air Canada Cargo safely transported over 11,500 different animal shipments across its network MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada has become the first airline to be re-certified by the International Air Transport… Read the full press release