Category: Travel Award News
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Qatar Airways earns APEX Health Safety Diamond Standard status
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021Qatar Airways has achieved the Airline Passenger Experience Association’s latest safety benchmark following assessment of the airline’s COVID-19 hygiene and ... Read More
World Tourism Network set 2021 trends making leaders jump
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 1, 2021The World Tourism Network passed the flame of hope from country to country at its New Years' party today listening ... Read More
2020 Gay Travel Awards winners revealed!
Harry S. Johnson- December 29, 2020The 2020 Gay Travel Awards announced the winners today. In its fifth year, the Gay Travel Awards mission is to recognize ... Read More
Saudi Arabian Airlines ranked a Five-Star Global Airline
Harry S. Johnson- December 22, 2020Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia has been ranked a Five-Star Global Airline by the ... Read More
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Reflects on Difficult Year and Brighter Days
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 21, 2020As 2020 comes to an end, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is once again reflecting on a remarkably ... Read More
The Islands of The Bahamas Swept the 2020 Travel Award Circuit
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 21, 2020Despite an unprecedented year, The Bahamas continues to position itself as a leading Caribbean travel destination and received top accolades ... Read More
Istanbul Airport awarded 5-Star rating
Harry S. Johnson- December 18, 2020Rising firmly in the global aviation scene with its unique architecture, strong infrastructure, superior technology and high-level travel experience it ... Read More
Istanbul Airport awarded 5-star COVID-19 rating
Harry S. Johnson- December 15, 2020Rising firmly in the global aviation scene with its unique architecture, strong infrastructure, superior technology and high-level travel experience it ... Read More
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Wins Platinum Award
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 15, 2020The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has received a second international marketing award for its “Your Space in the Sun” ... Read More
Skål Special Awards 2020 Honors Antonio Percario
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- December 12, 2020During the Annual General Assembly of Skål International, held virtually for the first time in its history, the organization presented ... Read More
World Tourism Network in 123 countries sets new trends: The Official Launch
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 10, 2020Tourism has been rebuilding since March 8, 2020. On March 8, 2020 a small group of tourism leaders supported by ... Read More
Sandals Resorts: 2nd Annual Stewart Family Philanthropic Award Announced
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 8, 2020Father-and-son Caribbean hospitality leaders and devout philanthropists, Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Chairman & Founder of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), and Adam ... Read More
Tanzania Named Most Fascinating African Destination
Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania- December 5, 2020Participants at the first Africa Tourism Day held on November 26 in Nigeria voted Tanzania as the most exciting and ... Read More
Sandals Resorts International Wins Big at 2020 World Travel Awards
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 2, 2020Sandals Resorts International (SRI) announced that the company has received four prestigious awards at the 27th annual World Travel Awards Grand ... Read More
Jamaica Wins Top Accolades at World Travel Awards 2020
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 1, 2020Efforts by various government ministries and tourism partners to introduce robust COVID-19 health and safety protocols to facilitate the safe ... Read More
The Seychelles Islands crowned WTA’s World’s Most Romantic Destination
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 27, 2020Revered for its mesmerizing beauty, the Seychelles Islands has been awarded the World’s Most Romantic Destination for 2020 in the ... Read More
What’s New in the Islands of The Bahamas this Winter
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 24, 2020It’s Better in The Bahamas this winter as the country welcomes international visitors to enjoy the sun, sand and sea. ... Read More
How Eswatini just became a Safer Tourism Destination?
Juergen T Steinmetz- November 15, 2020Today the Eswatini Tourism Authority was awarded with the Safer Tourism Seal by World Tourism Network (WTN) The Seal is ... Read More
Jamaica Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett Wins Gusi Peace Prize
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 13, 2020Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, was yesterday awarded the prestigious Gusi Peace prize from the Gusi Foundation of Manila, ... Read More
Seychelles Sweeps Sustainable Tourism Destination Award
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 10, 2020For the second consecutive year, Seychelles receives the honor of being crowned Indian Ocean’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination for the ... Read More
Centra by Centara Maris Resorts Jomtien Won Hotel of The Year Award 2020
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- November 5, 2020Ms.Natha Kittiaksorn (3rd from right in the photo), Deputy CEO of Major Development Public Company Limited (MJD) and Mr.Chaiphun Thongsuthum ... Read More
First Tourism Hero from Malaysia recognized has a German connection
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 25, 2020World Tourism Network today confirmed Mr. Rudolf Herrmann from Penang, Malaysia as the latest tourism hero. Mr. Herrmann is now ... Read More
US Travel Association Hall of Leaders announces 2020 inductees
Harry S. Johnson- October 21, 2020Travel industry leaders Joe D’Alessandro, president and CEO of the San Francisco Travel Association, and Ernest Wooden Jr., former president ... Read More
Skål International Elections and Awards 2020 Results
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 21, 2020During the virtual Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, October 17, 2020, Skål International Elections took place and delegates voted ... Read More
Centara Grand Hua Hin Wins Asia’s Best Family Hotel Award
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 20, 2020Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin was recognized among the top luxury hotels and resorts in Asia as ... Read More
A Tourism Hero: Agnes Mucuha of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 20, 2020Agnes Mucuha is the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents in Nairobi, and she is now ... Read More
Sandals and Beaches Resorts Receive 9 Diving Awards
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 15, 2020Sandals® and Beaches® Resorts, home to some of the best all-inclusive dive resorts in the Caribbean, has taken the plunge into October with ... Read More
Malta Capital Valletta: Top 5 World Best Small Cities Award
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 9, 2020Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 with Valletta, Malta’s Capital, a UNESCO World ... Read More
Praslin Business Association Congratulates Alain St.Ange on International Tourism Hero Award
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- October 8, 2020The Office of The Chairman of Praslin Business Association (PBA) on behalf of its members extended a merited congratulations to ... Read More
PATA Gold Awards 2020 winners announced
Harry S. Johnson- September 24, 2020The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today announced the winners of the PATA Gold Awards 2020. Proudly supported and sponsored ... Read More
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association recognizes best tribal destinations
Harry S. Johnson- September 17, 2020The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) recognized the best tribal destinations and tourism industry leaders at its annual ... Read More
UNESCO World Heritage Site Vallée de Mai among top 10% of global attractions
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- September 9, 2020The Vallée de Mai wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2020, based on 2019 Traveller reviews. This latest recognition ... Read More
Centara Dominates Family Hotels Category in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- August 21, 2020Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, wins big at the 2020 Travellers’ Choice Awards by Tripadvisor, with five ... Read More
Anguilla Wins Best Island in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- July 8, 2020The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) is pleased to announce that for the fourth consecutive year in a row, Anguilla is ... Read More
Lufthansa Group has the best innovation teams in Germany
Harry S. Johnson- June 19, 2020Lufthansa Group has been awarded the “Best Digital Lab Award 2020” twice. The award was presented to Lufthansa Innovation Hub ... Read More
WTM Latin America in the Running for Esteemed Events Award
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- June 9, 2020WTM Latin America – the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry – has been shortlisted by the ... Read More
