Villas of Distinction Announces President's Circle Award Winners

Image: PHOTO: Petra Roach, director USA, Barbados Tourism Marketing with Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product & agency relations for Villas of Distinction. (photo via Villas of Distinction) (villas of distinction)
Image: PHOTO: Petra Roach, director USA, Barbados Tourism Marketing with Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product & agency relations for Villas of Distinction. (photo via Villas of Distinction) (villas of distinction)
TravelPulse Staff
by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 12:02 PM ET, Tue April 23, 2019

WHY IT RATES: Villas of Distinction shows appreciation to its partners with annual President's Circle Awards. -Codie Liermann, Associate Editor


Villas of Distinction, the world's premier luxury villa rental company as part of World Travel Holdings, announces its annual 2018 President's Circle Award winners.

The Villas of Distinction President's Circle Award honors top-producing travel advisors and agencies based on revenue and outstanding destination management partners based on the overall partnership including customer reviews, marketing support and travel advisor feedback.

This award also honors the top three Favorite Guest Villas as a result of 2018 reviews.

"It is truly the support of our travel advisor partners, destination management partners and luxury villas that makes Villas of Distinction a leader in the luxury villa rental space," said Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product & agency relations for Villas of Distinction. "What better way to show our appreciation than recognizing their commitment, enthusiasm and loyalty to our brand."

And the 2018 Villas of Distinction President's Circle winners are ...

-Top Travel Agency Network - Virtuoso

-Top Producing Travel Agency - Travel Experts and Protravel International

-$2 Million Dollar Club - Signature Travel Network & American Express Travel

-Favorite Destination Partner - Volalto Group

-Tourism Partner of the Year - Barbados Tourism Marketing

-Most Supportive Tourism Partner - Jamaica Tourist Board

-Top Producing Travel Advisor - Leslie Horn, Nashville Luxury Travel, affiliated with Travel Experts

-Favorite Guest Villas - Casa Fabbri (Italy), Serenity on the Beach (Jamaica) and Noble House on the Beach (Jamaica)

-Favorite Guest Destination - Kissimmee, Florida

"To win Tourism Partner of the Year for 2018 for the 2nd year in a row from Villas of Distinction is such an honor. We absolutely love working with the team who we consider part of our extended family," said Petra Roach, director USA, Barbados Tourism Marketing.

"They are not content to sit on their laurels, and they continue to push the needle with creative and unique initiatives aimed at growing the business. Not only are our passenger numbers to Barbados up by 12 percent, but the length of stay has also increased by 16 percent. The team continues to offer several immersive experiences to their clients which benefits our local communities and ensures that there is a trickledown effect."


For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter.

Topics From This Article to Explore

More From TravelPulse

Related Videos

Grow Your Travel Business With Certified Courses

Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Los Cabos Specialist ProgramSell the magic of Los Cabos: luxury, adventure, and endless sunshine.
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Majestic Resorts Specialist ProgramDiscover all-inclusive luxury at Majestic Resorts in paradise.
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Allianz Specialist ProgramProtect every journey with Allianz Partners Travel Insurance.
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Los Cabos Specialist ProgramSell the magic of Los Cabos: luxury, adventure, and endless sunshine.
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Majestic Resorts Specialist ProgramDiscover all-inclusive luxury at Majestic Resorts in paradise.
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Allianz Specialist ProgramProtect every journey with Allianz Partners Travel Insurance.

Don't Miss These Travel Agent Events and Trainings

Upcoming Webinar
Japan Beyond the Golden Route: Luxury and Hidden GemsMonday, October 26, 2026
4:00pm Eastern
Turn over a new leaf in Japan during this webinar, where we'll look beyond the cherry blossoms and...
Upcoming Webinar
The Air France Dining ExperienceTuesday, October 27, 2026
2:00pm Eastern
Discover why Air France is one of the world’s premier airlines for dining and beverages. In this...
Upcoming Webinar
United's newest routes and next-generation airport experiencesWednesday, October 28, 2026
2:00pm Eastern
Join United for an exclusive look at United’s latest network expansion and exciting new airport...
Upcoming Webinar
Japan Beyond the Golden Route: Luxury and Hidden GemsMonday, October 26, 2026
4:00pm Eastern
Turn over a new leaf in Japan during this webinar, where we'll look beyond the cherry blossoms and...
Upcoming Webinar
The Air France Dining ExperienceTuesday, October 27, 2026
2:00pm Eastern
Discover why Air France is one of the world’s premier airlines for dining and beverages. In this...
Upcoming Webinar
United's newest routes and next-generation airport experiencesWednesday, October 28, 2026
2:00pm Eastern
Join United for an exclusive look at United’s latest network expansion and exciting new airport...