Pat Cinfici of Boscov’s Travel took home the Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo Credit: TRAVELSAVERS, NEST)
WHY IT RATES: The award winners at Travel Market 2026’s gala celebration illustrate the creativity and drive of TRAVELSAVERS and NEST agencies and travel advisors – and showcase what is possible when capitalizing on the networks’ actionable sales and marketing tools. — Claudette Covey, Executive Retail Editor
Travel industry leaders TRAVELSAVERS and NEST have recognized the year’s most accomplished agencies and preferred partners during a gala awards celebration that concluded the organizations’ Travel Market conference.
The awards honored standout travel businesses and partners whose exceptional performance, business growth, innovation, and engagement have helped shape a stronger future for travel advisors. Presented before hundreds of advisors and suppliers, the ceremony highlighted the individuals and organizations raising the standard for excellence across the industry.
The celebration served as a powerful finale to Travel Market, which took place at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa September 24-27. Close to 1,000 advisors and preferred partners focused on the connections, collaboration, and shared expertise that drive advisor success. Throughout the event, attendees explored new strategies, strengthened partnerships, and gained insights to accelerate growth in an evolving travel landscape.
“These extraordinary agencies and partners embody the innovation, leadership, and commitment that move our industry forward,” said Nicole Mazza, Chief Marketing Officer of TRAVELSAVERS and NEST. “These awards celebrate success in all forms: those who deliver exceptional client experiences, embrace new ideas, and contribute to the accomplishments of our community. Their influence extends beyond their own businesses, as they generously support their agency peers and elevate performance across our entire network.”
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Pat Cinfici, Boscov’s Travel (TRAVELSAVERS)
Chairman’s Awards - Agencies
- Boscov’s Travel (TRAVELSAVERS)
- Be Our Guest Travel Company (NEST)
President’s Awards
- Altair Travel & Cruises (TRAVELSAVERS)
- Exclusive Travel Partners (NEST)
Soaring Eagle Awards
- Harbourtown Travel (TRAVELSAVERS)
- Michelle’s Destinations (TRAVELSAVERS)
- Take the Vacation, LLC (NEST)
- The Travel Gals (NEST)
Horizon Awards
- Magnum Travel (TRAVELSAVERS)
- Susan Peavey Travel, Inc. (TRAVELSAVERS)
- Good Trip Travel Co. (TRAVELSAVERS)
- WDWGetaways (NEST)
- Kate’s World Travel LLC (NEST)
- The Travel Junkie (NEST)
Inspire Awards
- Aura Travel (TRAVELSAVERS)
- The Joy of Travel (TRAVELSAVERS)
- Travel World Showcase (TRAVELSAVERS)
- Favorite Grampy Travel (NEST)
- My Live Love Travel (NEST)
- Out the Door Travel (NEST)
Brand Champion Awards
- VIP Vacations (TRAVELSAVERS)
- Northcutt Travel Agency (TRAVELSAVERS)
- Sunflower Travel (TRAVELSAVERS)
- Deramus Travel (TRAVELSAVERS)
- DWB Vacations LLC (NEST)
- LBAC Travel (NEST)
- Lisell Travel (NEST)
- Enchanted Vacation Planners (NEST)
Chairman’s Award – Preferred Partner
Partner of the Year Awards
- Cruise Partner of the Year – Celebrity Cruises
- River Cruise Partner of the Year – AmaWaterways
- Hotel Partner of the Year – Hyatt
- OnLocation Partner of the Year – Abercrombie & Kent Global DMCs
- Destination Partner of the Year – Discover Puerto Rico
- Air Partner of the Year – Delta Air Lines
- Tour Partner of the Year: US – Collette
- Specialty, Insurance or Ground Transportation Partner of the Year: US – Travel Insured
- Best Sales & Service Partner: US – Royal Caribbean International
- Luxury Partner of the Year - Silversea
SOURCE: TRAVELSAVERS and NEST
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