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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

Maldives the ‘Best Romantic Destination’ according to Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2022

MALE, MALDIVES, 2022-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is proud to announce that the Maldives has won ‘Best Romantic Destination’ in the Travel + Leisure India’s Best Awards 2022 International Category. The award was announced at the 11th Edition of Readers’ Choice Travel + Leisure India’s Best… Read the full news article

Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program wins five category at 2022 Canada’s Choice competition

Air Canada program tops every category it entered, winning five top finishes MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program had a strong showing at this year’s Canada’s Choice travel rewards, where Canadians are invited to name their favourite loyalty programs and credit cards in Canada. Aeroplan and its credit card partners were eligible for five… Read the full news article

Swissport Kenya named Best in Ground Handling and Best in Cargo Warehousing at the 2022 Aviation Business Excellence Awards (ABEA) in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya, 2022-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport was named Best in Ground Handling and Best in Cargo Warehousing at the annual Aviation Business Excellence Awards in Nairobi, Kenya. In addition, the global leader in aviation ground services was voted second in the Overall Winner category. In Kenya, with some 490 employees Swissport offers… Read the full news article

San Francisco International Airport recognized with multiple awards and honorable mentions from Airports Going Green®

Airport recognized at annual Airports Going Green® conference SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) received multiple awards and honorable mentions from Airports Going Green® (AGG), the aviation industry’s leading forum on sustainability led by the Chicago Department of Aviation and co-hosted by the American Association of… Read the full news article

SFO marks Native American Heritage Month by dedicating a land acknowledgement plaque to Ramaytush Ohlone people

Commemoration event celebrates Native American Heritage Month SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a dedication ceremony for a plaque to acknowledge that the Ramaytush Ohlone people are the original inhabitants of the land where SFO currently stands. The event was… Read the full news article

Blue Diamond Resorts recognised with AAA Four Diamond distinction for the 2022 period

Toronto, ON, Canada, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Blue Diamond Resorts has been honored once again with the prestigious AAA Four Diamond distinction from the American Automobile Association for the 2022 period. The highlight of this recognition is that Royalton Grenada, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, received its first AAA Four Diamond designation less… Read the full news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article