Global luxury travel network Virtuoso has acknowledged outstanding destination, cruise and lifestyle partners during its annual get together in Las Vegas.
The award winners were recognised for their exceptional products and service “as well as their strong collaboration with network member agencies”.
Virtuoso’s destination showcase dinner, held at Bellagio, Las Vegas, before an audience of more than 1,800 of luxury agents, saw 10 awards presented to suppliers who embody the term “partnership” when it comes to working with Virtuoso advisors to deliver client experiences that exceed expectations:
• Best Tour Partner: Belmond Trains & Cruises
• Destinations & Experiences Ambassador of the Year: Javier Echecopar, Abercrombie & Kent USA
• Destinations & Experiences Partner of the Year: Made for Spain & Portugal
• Best Multi-Generational Programme – Cruise: Royal Caribbean International
• Best Culinary Experience – Cruise: Oceania Cruises
• Most Luxurious Guest Experience – Cruise: Crystal Cruises
• Best River Cruise Line: AmaWaterways
• Best Expedition Cruise Line: Silversea Expeditions
• Best On-Site Partner: Calvados Club Luxury Travel – Croatia
• Tourism Board of the Year: Switzerland Tourism
The Alliance Partner Awards took place during an August 11 luncheon, also at Bellagio, and recognised eight exceptional preferred destinations and lifestyle partners:
• Most Engaged Tourism Board – US/Canada: Tourism Australia
• Most Engaged Tourism Board – Global: Visit California
• Most Innovative Alliances Partner: El Corte Ingles
• Most Comprehensive Advisor Programme: Austrian Tourist Office
• Hottest Destination of the Year: Slovenian Tourist Board
• Top Destination of the Year: Italian National Tourist Board
• Virtuoso Alliances Ambassador of the Year: Elisabeth Hakim, PromPeru
• Lifestyle Partner of the Year: Galeries Lafayette Paris