ASTA Agents Pick Top Suppliers For First Time
by Richard D'Ambrosio /Amadeus North America, Inc. was honored as the Allied Member Representative of the Year. Photo: ASTA
At the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Global conference last month, ASTA for the first time asked its members to vote on the top agent-friendly suppliers, honoring 10 companies in their respective categories.
The awards acknowledged companies who have recognize the value agencies provide to the travel distribution chain. In addition to an overall Allied Member of the Year (awarded to Amadeus North America, Inc.) and Allied Member Representative of the Year (presented to Chris Austin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.).
Supplier awards were given to the following:
- Domestic Airline of the Year: United Airlines
- International Airline of the Year: Emirates
- Cruise Line of the Year: Norwegian Cruise Line
- River Cruise Company of the Year: AmaWaterways
- Hotel Company of the Year: Marriott
- International Tour Operator of the Year: Globus Family of Brands
- Wholesaler of the Year: Travel Impressions
- GDS of the Year: Sabre
- Travel Insurance Company of the Year: Travel Guard
- Car Rental Company of the Year: Enterprise Holdings