OutsideAgents.com Wins Travel Leaders Network's Host Agency Member of the Year Award at EDGE 2026

Image: Chad Burt and Steve Muraca, Co-owners of OutsideAgents.com (Photo Credit: Outside Agents)
Image: Chad Burt and Steve Muraca, Co-owners of OutsideAgents.com (Photo Credit: Outside Agents)
Last updated: 8:00 PM ET, Mon May 18, 2026

WHY IT RATES: OutsideAgents.com won the Travel Leaders Network's Host Agency Member of the Year Award at the EDGE 2026 conference for its exceptional sales and support of the network's programs. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Executive Editor


OutsideAgents.com, America’s premier host travel agency, was proud to accept the 2026 Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Power of the Partnership Host Agency Member of the Year Award during the Travel Leaders Network EDGE 2026 conference held May 3 - 6 at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, CA. 

The Host Agency Member of the Year Award is one of Travel Leaders Network's highest honors, recognizing an agency for its exceptional sales, services, and support of Travel Leaders Network's programs and preferred suppliers. The agency stands out as the most remarkable host agency of the year. “The Host Agency of the Year is one of our most prestigious POP Awards, and Outside Agents is truly what we look for in a recipient,” said Lindsay Pearlman, President, Travel Leaders Network. They have a deep, unwavering commitment to the advisors they serve, and their culture of support and innovation has made a meaningful difference to those people. We couldn’t be prouder to recognize them as Travel Leaders Network’s Host Agency of the Year.”
 
Steve Muraca & Chad Burt, Co-Owners of OutsideAgents.com stated, "We are honored that OutsideAgents.com has been awarded the prestigious Host Agency Of The Year by TLN. This recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to cultivating an environment focused on growth and success. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional agent and vendor partners, who are indeed the driving force behind our achievements. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with TLN and supporting our partners in achieving new milestones together."

SOURCE: OutsideAgents.com press release. 


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