Awards
Success for groundbreaking service at Billund Airport
Wednesday, 3 October 2012The second largest airport in Denmark, Billund Airport, has been the first in the world to launch a new service which allows passengers to print their baggage tags at home together with their boarding card.
The Vijitt Resort, Phuket
Wednesday, 3 October 2012Baan Vijitt Restaurant, has been selected as one of only 11 restaurants around Thailand to be awarded with the “Thai Select Premium” label by Mr. Boonsong Teriyapirom; Minister of Commerce of Thailand, to certify its quality standard of restaurant, service, and products.
Kigali and Kampala Serena Hotels Win at World Travel Awards
Wednesday, 3 October 2012Kigali Serena Hotel and Kampala Serena Hotel have debuted at this year’s prestigious World Travel Awards as the 2012 Leading Hotels in Rwanda and Uganda respectively.
Award Winning luxury on the edge of Africa’s own ‘Amazon’ –Nyungwe Forest Lodge, Rwanda
Wednesday, 3 October 2012Nyungwe Forest Lodge takes ‘Best International New Small Hotel - Construction & Design’ award and receives 5 Star grading all in one year…
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) - Named World’s Best Team
Tuesday, 2 October 2012Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre was today awarded the title of ‘Worldwide Convention Centre Team of the Year’ at a glittering awards ceremony in London by the leading international publication Conference & Incentive Travel (C&IT).
Exciting Retail Sites Awarded For the New Domestic Terminal
Tuesday, 2 October 2012Perth Airport Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the results of its recent Request for Proposal (RFP) process in relation to selecting retailers for the new domestic terminal (to be named Terminal 2) at Perth Airport.
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday wins another award
Tuesday, 2 October 2012Multi-award winning BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday is thrilled to be listed number three in Queensland in the 2012 Top 10 Australian Holiday Parks for families in the Holidays with Kids reader survey awards.
Who makes the best vanilla yoghurt in Australia?
Tuesday, 2 October 2012The Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards (RMFFA) awarded the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s (MCEC) house made vanilla yoghurt the champion trophy at the Royal Melbourne Show presentation lunch on Tuesday 25 September.
High Five for MTA duo in 2012 Avis Travel Agent Scholarship
Friday, 28 September 2012
Strong recognition of MTA – Mobile Travel Agents’ customer service ethos, two of the company’s Queensland-based consultants are among the just five travel agents nominated in the 2012 Avis Travel Agent Scholarship.
Travellers Choice winners show nerves of steel
Friday, 28 September 2012The 2012 Travellers Choice Bronze Choice Award winners' trip to New Zealand's South Island was no place for the faint hearted.
Lufthansa wins “Doing it All” honours from Condé Nast Traveller 2012 World Savers Awards
Friday, 28 September 2012Carrier recognized as the world leader in social responsibility with highlights on airline’s landmark biofuel study in magazine
N/a'an ku sê Foundation wins Phoenix Award from the Society of American Travel Writers
Friday, 28 September 2012The N/a'an ku sê Foundation was founded by Marlice van Vuuren, one of Namibia’s most well-known conservationists, and her husband Dr. Rudie van Vuuren in 2006.
RCI Pacific Announces Go Green 2012 Award Winners
Friday, 28 September 2012Timeshare resorts recognised for eco-friendly practices in all facets of operations at ATHOC Conference
Travel Counsellor wins award for unique customer service
Thursday, 27 September 2012
A Travel Counsellor is celebrating after being recognised at his regional Business Achiever Awards, winning the category of Specialised Service.
STAY WYSE Green Initiative Award Winner 2012
Thursday, 27 September 2012Coming off the high of winning the City of Port Phillip Business Excellence Award for Tourism, a week later sees Melbourne’s only carbon neutral backpacker hostel proud to announce securing the STAY WYSE Green Initiative Award for 2012.
Sofitel GM Wins Tourism Gold Medal From Atout France
Thursday, 27 September 2012Sofitel Melbourne On Collins’ General Manager, Clive Scott, was honoured to be presented with the Gold Tourism Medal by ATOUT France’s Regional Manager, Patrick Benhamou, at an Elegant French Soiree held at the hotel recently.
EPA Honors Hilton Worldwide with Award for Top Renewable Power Purchase
Wednesday, 26 September 2012Hilton Worldwide announced today that it received a 2012 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Bloomfield Lodge wins Best Boutique Accommodation at QHA Awards for Excellence
Wednesday, 26 September 2012Bloomfield Lodge in tropical North Queensland has been awarded ‘Best Boutique Accommodation’ at the prestigious Queensland Hotels Association 2012 Awards for Excellence.
qualia Shines with Hat Trick of Awards
Tuesday, 25 September 2012Australia’s Oatley family and their luxury Great Barrier Reef resort, qualia, have won a raft of accolades at the 2012 Hotel Management Awards, the leading awards for the accommodation industry in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region.
Top Tourism Award winners
Monday, 24 September 2012
Rottnest Island Visitor Centre has been honoured with the 2012 GWN7 Top Tourism Award, recognising the contributions made to tourism and the local community.
Africa’s best awarded
Monday, 24 September 2012
Africa’s leading travel brands have been awarded at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2012, recognising travel brands that have made the greatest contribution to the industry in quality, innovation and service, over the past year.
House of Travel Merivale wins top Egypt award
Monday, 24 September 2012House of Travel Merivale has been presented with Top Sales Egypt Award on behalf of Ancient Kingdoms Holidays.
Hilton Lake Taupo Named Best New Zealand Regional Property at The HM Awards 2012
Monday, 24 September 2012Multi-Award-Winning Hilton Lake Taupo Has Added Yet Another Award To Its Impressive Line Up, HM Magazines Best New Zealand Regional Property Award 2012
Sofitel's Pacific Hotels Dominate HM Awards for 2012
Monday, 24 September 2012Seven Sofitel hotels throughout the Pacific region were recognised at the recent Hotel Management Awards, with Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa taking out the prize for Best New Zealand Hotel, Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach & Private Island taking out the award for Best French Polynesian Hotel and Claude Stein winning the Award for Best Food & Beverage Associate of the Year for the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
