9September 2020
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) honored the travel industry’s best during its first-ever virtual conference, which took place at the end of August.
“As the national trade association for the travel advisor neighborhood, ASTA combines all sections of the market and makes every effort to promote quality within the trade,” stated ASTA President & & CEO Zane Kerby. “We’re happy to use the celebration of ASTA Global Live to lift up those experts and business who are making lasting and meaningful contributions to the travel industry throughout the most hard times in our history.”
The Travel Advisor of the Year award was devoted to all ASTA travel advisors in honor of their tireless efforts to help clients make it home securely as the Covid-19 pandemic took hold around the globe.
ASTA welcomes people to read their hero stories on its consumer-facing website, TravelSense.org.
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ASTA also handed out provider awards throughout the conference. The following are the winners:
Partner Business of the Year: AmaWaterways
Partner Representatives of the Year: Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean International
Airline Partner of the Year: American Airlines
Transport Partner of the Year: Business Holdings
GDA Partner of the Year: Sabre
Hotel Partner of the Year: Marriott
Ocean Cruise Line Partner of the Year: Royal Caribbean International
River Cruise Line Partner of the Year: AmaWaterways
Tour Operator Partner of the Year: Apple Leisure Group
Travel Insurance Coverage Partner of the Year: Allianz
North American Destination Partner of the Year: Discover Puerto Rico
International Destination Partner of the Year: Croatia
Innovation & & Deal Partner of the Year: ARC
Sustainability Partner of the Year: G Adventures
Supplier Medal of Excellence: Royal Caribbean International
ASTA also honored its members, chapters and partner organizations, including:
ASTA Consortia of the Year: Virtuoso
ASTA Consortia of the Year: Signature Travel Network
ASTA Travel Advisor of the Year: All ASTA Travel Advisors
ASTA Host Company of the Year: SANCTUARY Travel Network
ASTA Franchise Partner of the Year: Cruise Planners
ASTA Chapter of the Year: Long Island ASTA Small Company Network Chapter
ASTA Chapter on the Rise: ASTA Central Atlantic Chapter
ASTA Chapter President of the Year: Leila Dada, Arizona Chapter President
ASTA Susan D. Tanzman Inspiration Award: Karolina Shenton, The Cruise Web, Inc.
. ASTA International Chapter of the Year: ASTA Myanmar Chapter
ASTA International Chapter President of the Year: Kyaw Bohne Naing, ASTA Myanmar Chapter
ASTA Regional Director of the Year: Debra Belchak, Mid-Michigan SBN Chapter President
ASTA Young Professional Society (YPS) Award: Summertime Corbitt, Director Marketing & & Sales at Uniglobe Travel Center
ASTA Member Service Award: Lake City Travel and Cruises, Seattle
ASTA Member Service Award: Rosenlund Travel Service, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Spirit of ASTA Small Company Network Awards
David M. Thrower Member of the Year: Helen Prochilo, Promal Vacations
Chris Kai’aokamalie Provider Liason of the Year: Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean International
Tonya Hancock Supplier Partner of the Year: Royal Caribbean International
ASTA Small Company Network Star Award: Eddie Woodham, ASTA Board Member, Southeast Regional Director and South Florida Chapter President
ASTA Small Company Network Exemplar Award: AmaWaterways
ASTA Small Business Network Prototype Award: Celeb Cruises
Source: travelpulse.com