VIRTUOSO MEMBERS AND PARTNERS HONOURED WITH REGIONAL AWARDS DURING ITS UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND/MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA FORUM
Virtuoso, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, presented its second annual regional Virtuoso Awards at its United Kingdom/Ireland/Middle East/Africa Forum, which took place 25-27 March at The Phoenicia Malta. |
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VIRTUOSO MEMBERS AND PARTNERS HONOURED WITH REGIONAL AWARDS DURING ITS UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND/MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA FORUM
Virtuoso, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, presented its second annual regional Virtuoso Awards at its United Kingdom/Ireland/Middle East/Africa Forum, which took place 25-27 March at The Phoenicia Malta. |
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 The regional awards recognise top sales production, growth and engagement within the U.K. & Ireland, honouring those that consistently demonstrate their commitment to the Virtuoso network
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The regional awards recognise top sales production, growth, and engagement within the U.K. & Ireland, honouring those that consistently demonstrate their commitment to the Virtuoso network. This year, the network welcomed some of its newest members located in its Middle East & Africa region to their first Forum. In subsequent years, Virtuoso plans to recognize standout members and partners within this region as well.
Awards were announced at an elegant gala on the evening of 26 March. The regional Virtuoso Awards categories and winners follow.
Most Engaged: Collaboration is one of Virtuoso’s core values, and this award recognises a preferred partner with the highest engagement based on participation within the Virtuoso network.
Partner winner: Crystal
Top Producers: These awards recognise members and partners with the highest overall network sales per category.
Member winners:
Cruise Top Producer: 360 Private Travel
Hotels & Resorts Top Producer: Little Emperors
Tour Top Producer: 360 Private Travel
On-Site Top Producer: Black Tomato
Partner winners:
Cruise Top Producer: Silversea
Hotels & Resorts Top Producer: The Pierre, a Taj Hotel, New York
Tour Top Producer: Belmond Trains
On-Site Top Producer: Eclectic Greece by Kyvernitis Travel
Highest Annual Growth: These awards acknowledge members and partners with the largest annual year-over-year growth per category.
Member winners:
Highest Cruise Annual Growth: EFR Travel Group
Highest Hotels & Resorts Annual Growth: 360 Private Travel
Highest On-Site Annual Growth: 360 Private Travel
Partner winners:
Highest Hotels & Resorts Annual Growth: The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon
Highest On-Site Annual Growth: American Excursionist
“Virtuoso’s global growth and evolution are driven by the incredible contributions of our members and partners, much of which happens at the regional level as we look to satisfy a diverse group of travellers and their unique preferences,” said Virtuoso Chairman & CEO Matthew D. Upchurch.
“Through our seven regional Forums worldwide, we are taking the opportunity to recognise members and partners who are elevating their professions and supporting those within this network, while also ensuring an unsurpassed client experience. We congratulate the recipients that were honoured with regional awards during our United Kingdom/Ireland/Middle East/Africa Forum and thank them for their critical role in helping maintain the Virtuoso network’s collective leadership position within the industry.”
Winners for the U.S., Australia & New Zealand, Canada, Greater China, North & Southeast Asia and Continental Europe were honoured at their respective Forums held earlier this year. Additional awards will be announced at Latin America & the Caribbean Forum in Buenos Aires (31 March-3 April). Virtuoso’s coveted Global Awards will continue to recognise top members and partners around the world and are announced at the annual Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, taking place this year 9-15 August.
About Virtuoso
Virtuoso is the leading global travel agency network specialising in luxury and experiential travel. This by-invitation-only organisation comprises over 1,200 travel agency locations with more than 20,000 travel advisors in 54 countries throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Drawing upon its preferred relationships with more than 2,300 of the world’s best hotels and resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour companies and premier destinations, the network provides its upscale clientele with exclusive amenities, rare experiences and privileged access. Normalised annual sales of (U.S.) $28-$32 billion make Virtuoso a powerhouse in the luxury travel industry.
 The network welcomed some of its newest members located in its Middle East & Africa region to their first Forum
Photo credit © Virtuoso
 Virtuoso Members and Partners Honoured with Regional Awards During its United Kingdom/Ireland/Middle East/Africa Forum
Photo credit © Virtuoso
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