Travel Leaders Network unveiled its Power of Partnership (POP) Member Awards, which paid homage to Associate and Affiliate agencies during the company’s annual EDGE conference at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.
Here’s a rundown on the winning recipients.
Associate Member Award Winners
Winners included Travel Travel, which was recognized as Associate of the Year “for consistent growth and active engagement across programs and partnerships,” Travel Leaders said.
The Golden Legacy award went to Leone Travel, “for its lasting contributions and enduring impact on the network.”
Discovery World Travel was the recipient of the President’s Award “for its long-term success, industry influence and community involvement.”
Four Season Travel was named Corporate Agency of the Year for “excellence in leveraging corporate travel partnerships.”
WorldVia Travel Group was the recipient of the Trailblazer Award, for “innovation, leadership and driving industry progress.”
Travel Designers was named Traditional Agency of the Year for “exemplary service through the classic agency model.”
Cruise Network Plus was named Host Agency of the Year “for creating a thriving environment for independent advisors.”
Fox Travel was honored as New Member of the Year “for exceptional engagement and integration with network programs.”
“These award winners represent the strength and dedication of our Associate members,” said Lindsay Pearlman, COO of Travel Leaders Network. “As some of the largest and most established agencies in our Network, their recognition is well earned.”
“They’ve demonstrated exceptional performance, strong industry leadership and a deep commitment to both clients and partners,” he added. “The awards are a testament to the outstanding work they’ve done over the past year.”
Affiliate Member Award Winners
Affiliate agencies were recognized for “their sales excellence, engagement and contributions to the network,” Travel Leaders said.
The US Member of the Year Award, in recognition of “exceptional sales performance and program participation,” went to World Travel Holdings.
The Golden Legacy award was presented to Cruise & Tours, Unlimited was honored for “longstanding leadership and impact on the travel industry,” Travel Leaders said.
President’s Awards charted the highest year-over-year growth in Preferred Partner sales across agency sizes, Travel Leader said.
In the US, the winner were Blue Vida Travel (small agency), Magical World Vacations (midsize agency), and Must Love Travel, LLC (large agency).
The recipient of Host Agency of the Year for the US went to KHM Travel Group.
“A big congratulations to our Affiliate award winners. With thousands of agencies in our network, earning this recognition is no small feat,” said Travel Leaders Vice President Karin Viera. “With thousands of agencies in our network, earning this recognition is no small feat. These agencies have set themselves apart through outstanding client service and a strong commitment to leveraging the programs and support we provide.”
Network-Wide Recognition
Chairman’s Elite Award for the US, which recognize “agencies for consistent revenue growth and strong engagement across programs and partnerships” was given to Cruise Brothers.
In other developments, the Chairman’s Pinnacle Awards for US agencies were presented to top agencies for sales achievements: Travel Designers (Associate) and Vacations to go (US Affiliate).
Specialty Honors included were also bestowed upon Terramara Travel as the Distinctive Voyager of the Year “for outstanding cruise program participation.”
For its part Harr Travel Inc. received a Specialty Honor as Influencer of Harr Travel Inc. “for excellence in social media outreach”
The Combata family of TL365 the Combat family of TL365 was recognized for “leadership in helping members recover after the Southern California wildfires.”
Also, 35 top-producing agencies were as Agencies of Excellence.
Last but not least, 35 Travel Leaders Network agencies were also recognized as Agencies of Excellence.
“It’s a thrill to celebrate these outstanding members,” said John Lovell, CTC, President of Travel Leaders Network. “We closed out EDGE with a powerful tribute to success, hard work and innovation. These winners prove that the demand for travel advisors is stronger than ever, and that they are true assets to their clients, our partners and our Network.”
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