A travel company based in Denpasar, Bali, was awarded the highest level of Travelife Sustainable Tourism certification yesterday, at the World Travel Market in London, making it the first company in Indonesia to reach this level. Travelife Certification is a program recognized by the GSTC and UNWTO as an international certification program of the highest standards. It also conforms to the ISO 14001 standard on environmental management. CEO Gerald van Amerongen of Happy Trails commented on the...
Category - Awards
Addressing climate change is now a must for any sustainable tourism programme
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new report that explores recent trends in sustainable tourism, as reflected by the finalists and winners of its Tourism for Tomorrow Awards programme. Analysis of the WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards’ 156 finalists and 52 category winners over the past 13 years, identifies seven trends: Addressing climate change is now a must for any credible sustainable tourism programme There is an emerging prioritisation of sustainable tourism by...
Corinthia Hotel Budapest: A World’s Best Hotel
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel," and Corinthia Hotel Budapest has been recognized as a best hotel.
Air Canada’s chief named 2016 Outstanding CEO of the Year
Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer Calin Rovinescu named Canada's Outstanding CEO of the Year for 2016
Qatar Airways presented with Airline of the Year award
Qatar Airways wins top spot at the 2016 CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence, held in Amsterdam as part of the CAPA 2016 Global Summit
Best Full Service Airline in Western Asia named
Qatar Airways was awarded the accolade as more than 3,000 travel industry leaders attended the Future Travel Experience Asia Expo 2016
Etihad Airways Dreamliner now flies to Riyadh
Etihad Airways’ latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner route was launched today with the state-of-the art aircraft touching down in Riyadh, capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The occasion was marked with an official welcome ceremony attended by the airline’s senior management led by Hareb Almuhairy, Etihad Airways Senior Vice President Corporate and International Affairs, together with Mohammad Al Bulooki, Etihad Airways Vice President UAE and GCC Commercial, Sultan AL Mansoori, GCC Country Manager...
Vancouver International recognized as global Airport of the Year
Vancouver International Airport receives Airport of the Year Award
Star Cruises continue to amass accolades from international events across Asia
Star Cruises honored with four awards from a series of international events
Captain and crew of ms Veendam receive award for rescuing pilot near Hawaii
Holland America Line receives Association for Rescue at Sea AMVER award for ms Veendam's 2015 rescue of airplane pilot from Pacific Ocean
Choice Hotels Canada celebrates top hotels
Hotels recognized for guest service, performance excellence and product quality
Etihad Airways awarded highest 5-Star Airline Rating
UAE’s national airline recognized for exceptional guest experience, service and hospitality
“Oscar” of aircraft interiors enters the next round
The submissions phase for the 11th Crystal Cabin Award begins today
Seychelles wins TOP 10 favorite islands in 2016 International Islands Tourism EXPO in China
Seychelles won the TOP 10 favorite islands title in a China EXPO. As one of important events of the 2016 International Islands Tourism Conference, the purpose of the 2016 International Islands Tourism EXPO is to offer a platform for all the related organizations and companies in the industry to discuss the cooperation opportunities and bring buyers and travelers to the exhibitors. After the G20 Summit in early September, Zhejiang Province of China brought the focus again to the 2016...