Travel Leaders Network recognized its top Affiliate Member agencies in Canada with Power of the Partnership (POP) Awards. These awards are a “people’s choice award,” having been voted on by Travel Leaders Network members in Canada.

The winners were honored during the annual EDGE conference, held from May 08-10 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

The conference brought together travel advisors and industry partners including airlines, cruise lines, hotels and resorts, destinations and tour companies. Participants had an opportunity to stay ahead of industry trends through choosing from more than a hundred classes, networking with colleagues and supplier partners and attending presentations by industry experts as well as Travel Leaders Network leadership.

“Travel Leaders Network is proud to recognize and honour these member agencies for their outstanding success, demonstrated partnership with preferred suppliers and dedication to serving their clients,” said Christine James, Vice President of Travel Leaders Network Canada. “Each of our outstanding member winners has excelled in their profit-making ability and personalized customer service and has worked diligently to earn this distinction.”

The Member of the Year Award is presented to the agency with top network sales performance as well as overall engagement and support of our partnership. The Chairman’s Pinnacle Award is presented to the Affiliate Member agency with highest preferred supplier sales. The Chairman’s Elite Award recognizes outstanding sales performance and overall support of the Travel Leaders Network partnership. The Chairman’s Host Award goes to the top host agency overall.

The President’s Award honors agencies in three size categories that had the greatest year-over-year growth with Travel Leaders Network Preferred Supplier Sales. The New Member Award recognizes the top new Affiliate Member agency.

Chairman’s Pinnacle Award: Travel Best Bets, Burnaby, BC

Chairman’s Elite Award: KVI Travel, Victoria, BC

Chairman’s Host Award: Centre Holiday Inc., Mississauga, ON

President’s Circle Award, Large agency: Northstar Travel, Kitchener, ON

President’s Circle Award, Midsize agency: Cruise Holidays, Oakville, ON

President’s Circle Award, Small agency: McPhail Travel, Moosomin, SK

Member of the Year Award: The Travel Agent Next Door Inc., Surrey, BC

New Member Award: 510 Travel, Scarborough, ON