Who are the best destination, cruise and tour travel companies in luxury travel?
Luxury travel network Virtuoso just recognized top suppliers.
The awards honor partners that shape products to match the needs of Virtuoso member agencies, providing a great client experience and strong support of the travel advisor community.
Winners were announced at a series of events during the 30th annual Virtuoso Travel Week event taking place this week at Bellagio Resort & Casino, ARIA Resort & Casino and Vdara Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas.
Ten awards were distributed at the Destination Showcase dinner on Aug. 13 at Bellagio, commemorating partners that provide remarkable experiences to Virtuoso clients and superior service to its advisors:
Best Curated Travel Partner: Wilderness Safaris
Best Escorted Tour Partner: Tauck
Destinations & Experiences Ambassador of the Year: Andrea Grisdale. IC Bellagio
Destinations & Experiences Partner of the Year: andBeyond
Best Multi-Generational Program-Cruise: Royal Caribbean International
Best Culinary Experience-Cruise: Oceania Cruises
Most Luxurious Guest Experience-Cruise: Crystal Cruises
Best Virtuoso Voyages Experience: Barcelona by Made for Spain and Portugal
Best River Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
Tourism Board of the Year: Switzerland Tourism
The Community Awards were given to one advisor and one partner involved with one or more of Virtuoso’s four specialty niches: adventure, cruise, wellness and family.
Most Engaged Community Partner: Micato Safaris
The Alliance Partner Awards were presented on Aug. 12 at a luncheon at Bellagio to outstanding preferred destinations and lifestyle suppliers. They include:
Most Engaged-North America: Tourism Authority of Thailand
Most Engaged-Global: Los Cabos Tourism Board
Most Innovative Alliances Partner: USA Luxury Shopping Consortium
Most Comprehensive Advisor Program: Tourism Australia
Hottest Destination of the Year: Portuguese National Tourist Office
Top Destination of the Year: German National Tourist Office
Ambassador of the Year: Petra Roach, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.
Honorary Recognition-Virtuoso Travel Dreams Tournament Champion:
PromPeru