Virtuoso, a global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, presented its second annual regional Virtuoso Awards at its Continental Europe Forum, held March 11-13, at Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisbon Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.
The event brought together more than 120 attendees, including owners and managers from Virtuoso’s travel agency members in Continental Europe and preferred partners from around the world.
The regional awards recognised members and partners that consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to the Virtuoso network through outstanding sales performance, sustained growth and active engagement.
The awards were announced during General Session and Awards Ceremony.
Most Engaged: Collaboration is one of Virtuoso’s core values, and this award recognises a travel agency member and preferred partner with the highest engagement based on participation within the Virtuoso network.
Member winner: ASMALLWORLD
Partner winner: Elevate – United Arab Emirates
Top Producers: These awards recognise members and partners with the highest overall network sales per category.
Members:
Cruise Top Producer: Vos Voyages by Culture Air Travel
Hotels & Resorts Top Producer: Lartisien
On-Site Top Producer: Select Collection
Tour Operator Top Producer: Kugler Reisen
Partners:
Cruise Top Producer: Explora Journeys
Hotels & Resorts Top Producer: Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris
On-Site Top Producer: andBeyond South Africa
Tour Operator Top Producer: Hummingbird Travel
Highest Annual Growth: These awards acknowledge members and partners with the largest annual year-over-year growth per category.
Members:
Highest Cruise Annual Growth: Vos Voyages by Culture Air Travel
Highest Hotels & Resorts Annual Growth: Dreams Team Milano
Highest On-Site Annual Growth: Travel Beyond Stockholm
Highest Tour Operator Annual Growth: Kugler Reisen
Partners:
Highest Cruise Annual Growth: Explora Journeys
Highest Hotels & Resorts Annual Growth: Hotel Byblos St. Tropez
Highest On-Site Annual Growth: EXO Travel - Vietnam
Highest Tour Operator Annual Growth: Tauck
“Virtuoso’s strength is rooted in the people who drive the network forward every day, demonstrating that human connection translates into business success,” said Virtuoso Chairman & CEO Matthew D. Upchurch. “Our Forum events across the globe spotlight leaders who are shaping the future of luxury travel and delivering exceptional experiences with consistency and care. We’re honoured to recognise this year’s regional award recipients and deeply value the role they play in strengthening Virtuoso’s influence.”
Additional regional awards will be announced at each Forum around the world: Australia & New Zealand Forum in Auckland (March 23-26), Greater China Forum in Bali (April 1-2) and North & Southeast Asia Forum in Bali (April 2-3).
Virtuoso’s coveted Global Awards will continue to recognise top members and partners at Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas (August 8–14), and the network’s highest honour, the Pinnacle Event, will once again celebrate extraordinary preferred partner production through an exclusive, fully hosted experience for qualifying advisors. -TradeArabia News Service
