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And the award goes to... Te superstars of the travel industry


were recognized at the ASTA Global Convention (AGC). During the convention, attended by more than 1,000 agents, suppliers and industry professionals, ASTA recognized frontline travel agents and agency owners who go above and beyond in caring for their customers as well as those suppliers most supportive of the trade as voted on by ASTA members. “As the national trade association


for travel agencies and advisors of all business models, ASTA strives to promote excellence within the trade,” said Zane Kerby. “We’re pleased to use the occasion of our annual convention to lift up those professionals and companies who make lasting and meaningful contributions to the travel industry.”


Individual supplier awards: • Partner Company of the Year: Carnival Corporation


Extra Mile Award: Te top annual award for agents is


the ASTA Extra Mile Award, sponsored again this year by Enterprise Holdings. Te award recognizes the travel agent who has gone the extra mile in the last 12 months to provide exceptional service for a client in a new and creative way that goes above and beyond the normal course of business. Congratulations Lisa Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Travel!


Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Established by the Dan and Gloria


Bohan Foundation to promote entrepreneurship in the travel industry. Each year, one person or organization is selected that best exemplifies this spirit of entrepreneurship to receive the award and a $10,000 cash prize. Congratulations to David Chait from Travefy!


• Partner Representatives of the Year: Jeff Coggin, Enterprise Holdings and Cynthia Perry, Marriott International


• International Airline Partner of the Year: Emirates


• River Cruise Line Partner of the Year: AmaWaterways


• Tour Operator Partner of the Year: The Mark Travel Corporation


• Wholesale Partner of the Year: Classic Vacations


• Destination Partner of the Year: Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau


• Technology & Transaction Partner of the Year: UATP


• GDS Partner of the Year: Sabre • Travel Insurance Partner of the Year: AIG - Travel Guard


• North American Airline Partner of the Year: Alaska Airlines


• Transportation Partner of the Year: Enterprise Holdings


• All-Inclusive Property Partner of the Year: AMResorts


• Hotel Partner of the Year: Marriott International


• Contemporary Cruise Line Partner of the Year: Royal Caribbean International


• Luxury Cruise Line Partner of the Year: Crystal Cruises


• Premium Cruise Line Partner of the Year: Celebrity Cruises


Partnership awards for ASTA


members, chapters and partners: • Host Agency of the Year: UNIGLOBE Travel Center and KHM Travel Group


• Consortia of the Year: Virtuoso • International Chapter of the Year: ASTA


Kenya Chapter • Chapter of the Year: ASTA Mid America • Young Professional of the Year: Jeffrey


Pawid • ASTA Lifetime Achievement Award: Rick


Mazza, TravelSavers. The following awards were presented at ASTA’s black-tie advocacy dinner:


• Chapter Advocacy Award: ASTA Long Island Chapter


• Paul Ruden Industry Ambassador Award: Alex Sharpe, Signature Travel Network


• Barbara O’Hara Advocacy Award: William Haire, Travelink/American Express Travel and Gloria Stock Mickelson, Travel Leaders Network


For more information on previous award winners, visit asta.org/awards


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