Before you check into a stunning hotel or explore a new city, chances are your travels will begin at the airport. And the journey is just as important as the destination. That’s why Forbes Travel Guide is launching its first Verified Air Travel Awards to celebrate the best airline and airport experiences. Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the world's leading authority on luxury hospitality—has announced the winners of its first Verified Air Travel Awards. The 2024 awards spotlight the best experiences in air travel, including airlines, airports and private jet services. The 22 awards highlight a range of categories—from fine airport dining and lavish lounges to top-of-the-line first-class suites and in-flight cocktail bars. For those who prefer traversing the globe in a more exclusive...
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Kerala Tourism was presented the globally acclaimed Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award 2024 for its online contest ‘Holiday Heist’ in the Digital Marketing Campaign category, at a splendid function in Bangkok. Tourism Director Sikha Surendran received the award at a function held during PATA Travel Mart 2024, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in the Thailand capital. The award was presented by Mr. Peter Semone, PATA Chair in the presence of Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director, Macao Government Tourism Office and Mr. Noor Ahmad Hamid, PATA CEO. Kerala Tourism was the only destination from India to bag the PATA Gold award this year. A jubilant Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said “this year’s PATA Gold Award for Kerala’s Digital Mar...
Read MoreTrue Indian luxury – On top of the world: Leela ranks third among Top Hotel Brands
# This marks the fourth year of recognition continuing from 2023, 2021, and 2020 # The Leela Palace Bengaluru is ranked #1 in World's Best India City Hotel; #4 in World's Best Asia City Hotels and #36 in World's Best Hotel # The Leela Palace New Delhi ranked #3 in World's Best India City Hotel; #9 in World's Best Asia City Hotels 62 in World's Best Hotel; and # The Leela Palace Udaipur ranked#65 among the 100 Best Hotels in the World The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has once again been honoured for its distinction as a premier luxury global brand, as it is recognised among the Top 3 World's Best Hotel Brands 2024 by the readers of Travel + Leisure. This marks the fourth year of recognition, continuing from 2023, 2021, and 2020. This accolade highlights The Leela's deep-...
Read MoreMaldives, Oberoi Rajvilas, Singapore Airlines, Istanbul Airport, among top winners at Travel + Leisure Awards Travel + Leisure reveals the winners of its highly anticipated 2024 World's Best Awards, highlighting the best travel destinations and organizations across the globe. In its 29th year, the 2024 World's Best survey results showcase the dynamic nature of the global travel landscape, highlighting emerging trends and destinations that are resonating with today's travelers. The complete list of award winners is available now on TravelandLeisure.com and in the August issue of Travel + Leisure, on newsstands July 19. Spanning 125 category lists, this year's survey results showcase a range of surprises and milestones, including the emergence of a new top domestic airline JSX, iGA Is...
Read More# Tripadvisor's top 2024 destinations according to global travelers # Asia dominates Trending Destinations list globally for 2024 Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, has announced its first Travelers' Choice Award for 2024: the Best of the Best Destinations. With roughly four in five (81%) Americans planning vacations in 2024, these are the most sought-after destinations for the year, according to Tripadvisor reviewers. Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Destinations span seven categories for 2024: Top Destinations (formerly Popular Destinations), Trending Destinations, Culture Destinations, Food Destinations, Nature Destinations and two new subcategories this year, Honeymoon Destinations and Sustainable Destinations. 2024 Travel Outlook Last year s...
Read More# Multiple Brands Recognised in the Prestigious Annual Awards # Anantara’s Italian Properties Named #2 in Italy and #3 in Rome # Elewana Collection Claims Three Spots in World’s Top 50 Resorts Minor Hotels, the parent company behind the Anantara, Elewana Collection, Tivoli and NH Collection hotel brands, has won a total of 18 accolades awarded to its hotels and resorts worldwide in the 2023 Condé Nast Traveler US and UK Readers’ Choice Awards – the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry, as voted by the publications’ audiences. In the 2023 awards, more than 520,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the US and UK shared their recent travel knowledge of the hotels, cruises, airlines and other industry players at the very top of t...
Read MoreTravel + Leisure announces winners of 2023 World's Best Awards revealing the top cities, islands, hotels, cruise lines and more Travel + Leisure announces the best travel destinations and organizations across the globe, according to the results of the 2023 World's Best Awards' reader survey. The 28th edition of the World's Best Awards highlight the leaders in travel, including top cities, islands, hotels, cruise lines, airlines, airports and more. The complete survey results are available now on TravelandLeisure.com and in the August issue of Travel + Leisure, on newsstands July 21. Spanning 122 category lists, this year's survey results yielded many surprises, including a new airline claiming the #1 spot for Best International Airline for the first time in 28 years and a new wi...
Read MoreViking only line to win best in both river and ocean categories for four years in luxury travel advisor's awards of excellence Luxury Travel Advisor has named Viking the "Best Luxury River Cruise Company" and "Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises" in the publication's 2023 Awards of Excellence. Viking is the first and only line to be named best in both the river and ocean categories for four years. The announcement also marks the eighth time Viking has been voted "Best Luxury River Cruise Company" during the annual awards. Luxury Travel Advisor, a prestigious travel publication, annually selects companies and individuals considered elite suppliers in the luxury travel industry as honorees through an exclusive voting opportunity by the publication's advisory board. The lis...
Read MoreNew travel awards to address climate change, protect nature and support communities
Riyadh-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center launches awards at WTTC Global Summit The Riyadh-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC) has launched its first global awards, the “Sustainable Travel Awards”, to recognize individuals and organizations that address climate change, protect nature and support communities. In total there will be 10 awards that will be awarded on an annual basis to recognize high impact solutions that are already implemented and able to demonstrate measurable positive impact. There will be three awards each in the categories of climate, nature and communities with one individual award granted to the person who is identified as a true champion of sustainable travel. The new awards were announced during the 22nd Annual WTTC Global Summi...
Read MoreUSA TODAY announces 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Award for 2022 Anantara Hotels & Resorts has won the award for Best Luxury Hotel Brand in the 2022 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel contest. The award recognises the brand’s commitment to delivering consistently excellent customer service, as well as staying true to its mission to create memorable travel experiences that combine heartfelt hospitality with the very best of each destination. The 10Best panel shortlisted nominees based on consistency, impeccable service and extreme comfort with 20 brands - including Four Seasons, Kimpton, The Ritz-Carlton and Standard Hotels - in the running. The public were then invited to cast their votes over a four-week period with Anantara securing the coveted prize. “On behalf of...
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