Best of the Best Awarded as TLN’s EDGE Wraps in Vegas

Travel Leaders Network has announced the winners of their POP (Power of Partnership) Awards, which honour Associate and Affiliate agencies, along with individual members who drive innovation in travel sales. The awards were given out last night in Las Vegas at their annual EDGE Conference.

Canadian highlights were The Travel Agent Next Door who won a Chairman’s Pinnacle Awards which honour top agencies for sales achievements, Voyage en Direct who took home Member of the Year, recognize exceptional sales performance and program participation and Dongmei Travel who won New Member of the Year for strong early engagement and program adoption (full award recipient list below).

“It’s a thrill to celebrate these outstanding members,” said John Lovell, CTC, President of Travel Leaders Network. “We closed out EDGE with a powerful tribute to success, hard work and innovation. These winners prove that the demand for travel advisors is stronger than ever, and that they are true assets to their clients, our partners and our Network. Congratulations to all of our 2025 POP Award recipients!”

Associate Member Award Winners:

· Associate of the Year: Travel Travel – Honoured for consistent growth and active engagement across programs and partnerships.

· Golden Legacy: Leone Travel – Celebrated for its lasting contributions and enduring impact on the network.

· President’s Award: Discovery World Travel – Recognized for long-term success, industry influence and community involvement.

· Corporate Agency of the Year: Four Seasons Travel – Commended for excellence in leveraging corporate travel partnerships.

· Trailblazer Award: WorldVia Travel Group – Awarded for innovation, leadership and driving industry progress.

· Traditional Agency of the Year: Travel Designers – Acknowledged for exemplary service through the classic agency model.

· Host Agency of the Year: Cruise Network Plus – Honored for creating a thriving environment for independent advisors.

· New Member of the Year: Fox Travel – Recognized for exceptional engagement and integration with network programs.

“These award winners represent the strength and dedication of our Associate members,” said Lindsay Pearlman, COO of Travel Leaders Network. “As some of the largest and most established agencies in our Network, their recognition is well earned. They’ve demonstrated exceptional performance, strong industry leadership and a deep commitment to both clients and partners. The awards are a testament to the outstanding work they’ve done over the past year.”

Affiliate Member Award Winners

Top-performing Travel Leaders Affiliate agencies were also honored at EDGE for their sales excellence, engagement and contributions to the network.

Member of the Year awards recognized exceptional sales performance and program participation:

· Canada: Voyage en Direct

· U.S.: World Travel Holdings

Golden Legacy: Cruise & Tours, Unlimited – Celebrated for longstanding leadership and impact on the travel industry.

President’s Awards recognized the highest year-over-year growth in Preferred Partner sales across agency sizes:

· Small Agency – Canada: Resfeber Travel

· Small Agency – U.S.: Blue Vida Travel

· Midsize Agency – Canada: Southland Travel

· Midsize Agency – U.S.: Magical World Vacations

· Large Agency – Canada and Most Engaging Member: Ellison Travel & Tours

· Large Agency – U.S.: Must Love Travell, LLC

Host Agency of the Year:

· Canada: Liz Moore Destination Weddings Ltd.

· U.S.: KHM Travel Group

New Member of the Year – Canada: Dongmei Travel, honoured for strong early engagement and program adoption.

“A big congratulations to our Affiliate award winners,” said Karin Viera, Vice President of Travel Leaders Network. “With thousands of agencies in our network, earning this recognition is no small feat. These agencies have set themselves apart through outstanding client service and a strong commitment to leveraging the programs and support we provide.”

Christine James, Vice President, Canada, added, “These winners have earned their place at the top by staying focused, driven and dedicated to excellence. Their achievements are a testament to the strength and professionalism of Canadian travel agencies.”

Network-Wide Recognition

Chairman’s Elite Awards recognized agencies for consistent revenue growth and strong engagement across programs and partnerships:

· Associate: Market Square Travel

· Canadian Affiliate: KVI Travel

· U.S. Affiliate: Cruise Brothers

Chairman’s Pinnacle Awards were presented to top agencies for sales achievements:

· Associate: Travel Designers

· Canadian Affiliate: The Travel Agent Next Door

· U.S. Affiliate: Vacations To Go

Specialty Honors included:

· Distinctive Voyager of the Year: TerraMar Travel, for outstanding cruise program participation

· Influencer of the Year: Harr Travel, Inc., for excellence in social media outreach

· Advocacy Award: The Cambata family of TL365, for leadership in helping members recover after the Southern California wildfires

Additionally, the top 35 selling agencies were recognized as Agencies of Excellence.