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TravelAge West Announces Its 2018 Editor’s Pick Recipients
MARCH 1, 2018 (Los Angeles) — [COMPANY] has been honored with a TravelAge West 2018 Editor’s Pick Award in the category of [name of category here] as part of the TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Awards.
Now in its thirteenth year, the goal of TravelAge West’s WAVE (Western Agents’ Vote of Excellence) Awards is to give travel agents in the West the opportunity to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of their travel-supplier partners.
The Editor’s Picks were chosen by Editor-in-Chief Kenneth Shapiro and the entire editorial team of TravelAge West. Review methods included product analysis, on-site visits, a survey of a select group of travel agents and online research.
“Travelers in the West have a unique perspective, so Western travel agents need to work with the best companies in the industry to meet the expectations of their savvy customers,” said Ken Shapiro, Editor-in-Chief of TravelAge West. “As the top travel trade magazine in the West, we look forward to the opportunity to acknowledge the hotels, cruise companies, tour operators, destinations and others that go above and beyond for agents.”
In addition to this distinction, Editor’s Pick honorees are also in the running for a WAVE Award, to be determined by a TravelAge West readers’ choice poll conducted during the month of April. The voting is open to readers of the print and online publication, and will be available at www.TravelAgeWest.com/WAVE-Awards.
Editor’s Pick recipients will be celebrated at the WAVE Awards Gala on June 14 at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey, in Marina del Rey, Calif., where the readers’ choice winners will be announced as well. TravelAge West will include a special WAVE Awards section in the July 9 issue, highlighting award winners.
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TravelAge West is the leading trade magazine for travel agents and the travel industry in the 15 Western U.S. states. Serving more than 21,000 readers for 49 years, the biweekly magazine is a main source of news and product information for the region’s agents and travel executives. TravelAgeWest.com is a two-time winner of a Gold Award from the North American Travel Journalists Association for Best Travel Journalism Website. TravelAge West is a part of Northstar Travel Group LLC, a worldwide provider of information, news and data for the travel and hospitality industry. Northstar Travel Group is based in Secaucus, N.J.
2018 ~~WAVE~~ AWARDS
WAVE CATEGORIES & EDITOR’S PICKS
AIR
Best Airline, Domestic
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Best Airline, International
Air New Zealand
British Airways
Emirates
Singapore Airlines
Swiss
Best Airline Vacation Brand
American Airlines Vacations
Delta Vacations
Qantas Vacations
Southwest Vacations
United Vacations
CRUISE
Cruise Line with Highest Client Satisfaction (less than 1,300 passengers)
Crystal Cruises
Oceania Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seabourn Cruise Line
Silversea Cruises
Cruise Line with Highest Client Satisfaction (more than 1,300 passengers)
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Holland America Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
Cruise Line Providing the Best Travel Agent Support (ocean-going)
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Holland America Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
Best New Ship (ocean-going)
MSC Meraviglia, MSC Cruises
MSC Seaside, MSC Cruises
National Geographic Quest, Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic
Silver Muse, Silversea Cruises
Viking Sky, Viking Ocean Cruises
Best Onboard Dining (ocean-going/less than 1,300 passengers)
Crystal Cruises
Oceania Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seabourn Cruise Line
Viking Ocean Cruises
Best Onboard Dining (ocean-going/more than 1,300 passengers)
Celebrity Cruises
Holland America Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
Best Refurbished Ship (ocean-going)
Carnival Elation, Carnival Cruise Line
Crystal Symphony, Crystal Cruises
Sea Princess, Princess Cruises
Silver Cloud, Silversea Cruises
Westerdam, Holland America Line
River Cruise Line with Highest Client Satisfaction
AmaWaterways
Avalon Waterways
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Viking River Cruises
River Cruise Line Providing Best Travel Agent Support
AmaWaterways
Avalon Waterways
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Viking River Cruises
Best New Ship (River Cruise)
AmaKristina, AmaWaterways
American Duchess, American Queen Steamboat Company
Crystal Bach, Crystal River Cruises
Emerald Liberte, Emerald Waterways
Joie de Vivre, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Viking Longship Herja, Viking River Cruises
Best Onboard Dining (River Cruise)
AmaWaterways
Avalon Waterways
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Tauck
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Best Cruise Line for Shows and Nightlife
Celebrity Cruises
Disney Cruise Line
Holland America Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean International
Best Cruise Line for Family Activities
Carnival Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
Best River Cruise Line for Families
AmaWaterways
Avalon Waterways
CroisiEurope
Tauck
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Best Expedition Cruise Line (ocean-going)
Hurtigruten
Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Silversea Cruises
UnCruise Adventures
Best Small-Ship Line (ocean-going, under 250 passengers)
Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises
SeaDream Yacht Club
Star Clippers
Variety Cruises
Windstar Cruises
RAIL
Best North American Rail Vacation Provider
Alaska Railroad
Amtrak Vacations/Yankee Holidays
Rocky Mountaineer
Via Rail Canada
TOUR OPERATOR
Escorted Tour Operator Providing the Best Travel Agent Support
Abercrombie & Kent
Collette
Globus Family of Brands
Insight Vacations
Tauck
FIT Tour Operator Providing the Best Travel Agent Support
Apple Vacations
Avanti Destinations
Funjet Vacations
Gogo Vacations
Pleasant Holidays
Travel Impressions
Best Tour Operator, Escorted
Abercrombie & Kent
Globus Family of Brands
Insight Vacations
Tauck
Trafalgar
Best Tour Operator, FIT
Apple Vacations
Avanti Destinations
Classic Vacations
Funjet Vacations
Gogo Vacations
Travel Impressions
Best FIT Tour Operator, Europe
Avanti Destinations
Funjet Vacations
Journese
Travel Impressions
Worldwide Traveler
Best Escorted Tour Operator, Europe
Collette
Globus Family of Brands
Insight Vacations
Tauck
Trafalgar
Best Tour Operator, Africa
Abercrombie & Kent
African Travel, Inc.
Great Safaris
Micato Safaris
Thomson Safaris
Best Tour Operator, Asia
Avanti Destinations
Cox & Kings
Pacific Delight Tours
SITA World Tours
Wendy Wu Tours
Best Tour Operator, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific
Down Under Answers
Goway Travel
Pleasant Holidays
Swain Destinations
Travel2
Best Tour Operator, Caribbean
Apple Vacations
Delta Vacations
Funjet Vacations
Gogo Vacations
Travel Impressions
Best Tour Operator, Central/South America
G Adventures
Intrepid Travel
Latour
VIP Journeys
Yampu Tours
Best Tour Operator, Hawaii
Apple Vacations
Blue Sky Tours
Classic Vacations
Delta Vacations
Pleasant Holidays
United Vacations
Best Tour Operator, Mexico
Apple Vacations
Delta Vacations
Funjet Vacations
Gogo Vacations
Pleasant Holidays
Travel Impressions
Best Tour Operator for Adventure/Experiential Travel
Austin Adventures
Backroads
G Adventures
Intrepid Travel
Mountain Travel Sobek
Best Tour Operator for Multigenerational Travel
Abercrombie & Kent
Adventures by Disney
Backroads
Thomson Family Adventures
Tauck Bridges
CAR RENTAL
Car Rental Company Providing Best Travel Agent Support
Avis
Enterprise
Hertz
Car Rental Company Providing the Highest Client Satisfaction
Avis
Enterprise
Hertz
RESORT/HOTEL
Best New Resort or Major Renovation, Mexico
Chileno Bay Resort & Residences
Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Paradisus Los Cabos
Rosewood Puebla
Unico 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
Best New Resort or Major Renovation, Caribbean
Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
Royalton Negril Resort & Spa
Sandals South Coast
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Best New Resort or Major Renovation, Hawaii
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Koloa Landing Resort
The Laylow, Autograph Collection
Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui
The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Kaanapali
Best Hotel Chain, Europe
AccorHotels
Hilton Worldwide
InterContinental Hotels Group
Marriott International
Melia Hotels International
Best Hotel Chain, Hawaii
Aqua-Aston Hospitality
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hilton Worldwide
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts
SPG Resorts
Best All-Inclusive Hotel Chain, Caribbean
AMResorts
Club Med
Hyatt Ziva/Hyatt Zilara
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
Sandals Resorts International
Best All-Inclusive Hotel Chain, Mexico
AMResorts
Hyatt Ziva/Hyatt Zilara
Karisma Hotels & Resorts
Palace Resorts
Posadas
Velas Resorts
Best Hotel Brand, USA
Hilton Worldwide
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
InterContinental Hotels Group
Loews Hotels
Marriott International
Best Luxury Hotel Brand
Belmond
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
The Peninsula Hotels
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Hotel/Resort Chain Providing the Best Travel Agent Support
AMResorts
Hilton Worldwide
InterContinental Hotels Group
Marriott International
Sandals Resorts International
Best Hotel Brand for Families, Mexico
Azul Beach Resorts
Dreams Resorts & Spas
Hard Rock Hotels
Hyatt Ziva
Palace Resorts
Paradisus Resorts
Best Hotel Brand for Families, Caribbean
Atlantis
Beaches
Club Med
Dreams Resorts & Spas
Paradisus Resorts
Best Hotel Brand for Families, Hawaii
Aqua-Aston Hospitality
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hilton Worldwide
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
DESTINATIONS
Destination with the Highest Client Satisfaction, Asia
China
India
Japan
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
Destination with the Highest Client Satisfaction, Europe
France
Great Britain
Italy
Spain
Switzerland
Destination with the Highest Client Satisfaction, Mexico
Cancun
Los Cabos
Puerto Vallarta
Riviera Maya
Riviera Nayarit
Destination with the Highest Client Satisfaction, USA
Alaska
Hawaii
Las Vegas
New Orleans
New York City
Destination with the Highest Client Satisfaction, Canada
Banff
Montreal
Quebec City
Toronto
Vancouver
Favorite Three-Night Destination to Sell
Disneyland Resort (Anaheim, Calif.)
Las Vegas
Los Cabos
New Orleans
San Francisco
Theme Park Company Providing the Best Travel Agent Support
Legoland
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Universal Parks & Resorts
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Best Travel Insurance Company
Allianz Global Assistance
Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection
CSA Travel Protection - Generali Global Assistance
Travel Guard
Travelex Insurance Services
TOURISM BOARD
International Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Agent Support
Jamaica Tourist Board
Mexico Tourism Board
Switzerland Tourism
Tourism Ireland
VisitBritain
U.S. Tourism Board Providing the Best Travel Agent Support
Visit Florida
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau
NYC & Company, Inc.
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