Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) October 03, 2013

Gaia Retreat & Spa was recently honoured as Australia's Leading Boutique Hotel and Australia's Leading Spa Resort at the 2013 World Travel Awards - the most prestigious awards program in the travel industry worldwide, regarded as the 'Oscars of the Travel industry' by The Wall Street Journal. Gaia Retreat and Spa directors Warwick Evans, Ruth Kalnin, Olivia Newton-John and Gregg Cave are thrilled and honored to receive these prestigious awards on behalf of their wonderful and committed team at Gaia.

"I am so thrilled that Gaia has received this prestigious award, it's truly an honor to be recognized, says Olivia Newton-John, Gaia Director. I'm so proud to share this with my fellow directors, Gregg, Ruth and Warwick, as well as our entire staff. Gaia has become my personal sanctuary and I am grateful for our wonderful healers and therapists - our family - who have all helped make our dream a reality by creating an unforgettable experience for our guests."

The World Travel Awards hosted 400 senior, elite members of the Asia and Australasia travel industries on October 1, 2013, in Dubai, it is also one of the best networking opportunities in the travel industry, attended by Royalty, government and industry leaders, luminaries and international media. For this years Gala Event, travel, tourism and hospitality organizations from 40 countries received prestigious accolades at the glittering Gala Presentation Ceremony at Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, a luxurious, uniquely Thai inspired beach resort, prestigiously located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah.

In addition, Gaia received the The International Hotel & Property Award 2013 - "Asia-Pacific Spa Hotel" awarded to Gregg Cave for his design work Gaia Retreat & Spa from The International Design and Architecture Awards held London last week and the exclusive Hurlingham Club. Hosted by Design et al, a leading interior design magazine based in the UK, The International Hotel & Property Awards recognizes the best in design from across the globe.

Since opening in 2005, Gaia has received numerous accolades and awards, gaining an impeccable reputation as a leading unique boutique Australian Spa experience. Some of the awards include: Conde Nast Traveller Readers Spa Award - 2008 Winner- "Favourite Overseas Hotel Spa - Australasia and South Pacific" and listed 17th in the world; Gourmet Travellers - 2011 Winner -"Best Health Retreat"; World Luxury Hotel Award - 2012 Winner "Country Best Luxury Destination Spa"; The Spa Traveller Awards 2012 - Winner - 'Readers Choice Ultimate Wellness Spa, -Australasia and South Pacific, Winner - Best Spa Resort 2011 and 2012, Winner 'Best Wellness Cuisine' 2011 and 2012; Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Winner of 2012, 2011, 2010 in the categories - "Best Relaxation & Spa Hotels in Australia" and "Best Relaxation & Spa Hotels in the South Pacific."

In addition to its numerous awards, Gaia is thrilled to announce the release of the long-awaited second cookbook, Gratitude, featuring recipes by Head Chef, Dan Trewartha. Dans cooking skills and appreciation for organic foods and finer detail to flavoring is second to none, says Gregg Cave. Were excited about Gratitude and what you can expect will live up to the recent London-based Spa Traveller awards received for Best Spa Cuisine 2011 & 2012.

Finally, now the platform for choice has been raised , the directors of Gaia are moving forward with building 4 X new platinum suites which are currently under construction and are due to be completed by early 2014. The luxurious one bedroom split-level suites will feature their own treatment room, outdoor spa and everything needed for a truly indulgent retreat experience.

For more information visit http://www.gaiaretreat.com.au or follow us on Twitter @GaiaRetreat and Facebook @gaiaretreatandspa.

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Pacific Resort Hotel Group is once again proud to announce that Pacific Resort Aitutaki has dominated at the Asia & Australasia regional ceremony for the 2013 World Travel Awards, capturing three major titles, also qualifying the 5 star boutique resort as finalists for the "World's Leading" category.

The Wall St Journal promotes the event as the Travel Industrys equivalent to the Oscars and at this years red carpet ceremony on October the 1st, Pacific Resort Aitutaki was awarded Australasia's Leading Boutique Resort, Cook Islands' Leading Resort and Cook Islands' Leading Villa Resort. The prestigious World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2013 was held at Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

All regional winners will now compete head to head in a final round of voting to decide who will triumph in WTAs world awards the ultimate accolade in the travel and tourism industry. The winners are announced on the night of the WTA Grand Final in December.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki has certainly been in the limelight in 2013 and this success has come hot on the heels of recent announcements of Pacific Resort Aitutaki being honoured as the South Pacific Property of the Year at the HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence 2013 as well as the recipient of Seven Star Global Luxury Award 2013.

Greg Stanaway, CEO of Pacific Resort Hotel Group is proud of Pacific Resort Aitutakis achievements, I am delighted that the combined efforts of our owners, management team and staff is being recognised with these accolades as we continue to enhance our guest experience at Pacific Resort Aitutaki, he said. More importantly it is an acknowledgement by our global travel partners that they have great confidence in our product and our delivery."

World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Today, the WTA brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.

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About Pacific Resort Hotel Group PRHG develop boutique Island resorts and hospitality facilities which are underpinned by a focus on local culture, the environment, and unique architectural and landscaping design to provide discerning guests an authentic South Pacific experience. PRHG successfully owns and operates two award winning resorts under the Pacific Resort brand and a new property under the Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa brand in the Cook Islands. For more information visit http://www.pacificresort.com

About Pacific Resort Rarotonga Authentic Boutique Located in the South Pacific island nation of the Cook Islands Pacific Resort is Rarotongas leading full-service authentic boutique resort situated in an unrivaled location on the glorious white sands of Muri beach. This premium boutique resort offers a perfect blend of modern comforts and traditional island hospitality. A place where simple, lazy days meet luxurious evenings. And where the friendly, gracious staff meet your every request.

About Pacific Resort Aitutaki Secluded LuxuryLike a siren of the Pacific, Aitutaki, Cook Islands, beckons you. This magical place, full of South Seas idyll and romance, is home to Pacific Resort Aitutaki, an enclave of privacy, refinement and luxury, that seduces even the most discerning traveler. Pacific Resort Aitutaki member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection has just 27 luxurious absolute beachfront bungalows, suites and villas all with their own personal, panoramic view of Aitutakis world-famous lagoon, where every sunset majestically captures the colours of the lagoon and the ocean beyond.

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Dedham, MA (PRWEB) October 03, 2013

The website redesign features improved navigational tools and highlights the agency's services for clinical trial travel and logistics, as well as its full array of corporate travel and meeting services. Visitors to the new site will find that Colpitts has expertise in niche markets and offers services specifically designed for businesses in the renewable energy and oil and gas sectors.

By bringing Colpitts operations in all countries together under one global, unified website, were opening the door for clients to take advantage of services they may not have otherwise known are available to them, said Colpitts President Alan M. Krensky. Colpitts is thrilled to move forward with the introduction of its new, modernized website and has high expectations for the ease it will bring its customers.

ColpittsWorldTravel.com provides current and prospective customers with multiple ways to contact the agency. Email an experienced travel specialist, connect with the company on LinkedIn or give them a call at 781-326-7800.

About Colpitts World Travel:

Colpitts World Travel has been the established leader in providing global travel management services for more than 120 years. Headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, today the company operates 25 offices throughout the United States with additional offices across the globe, including international headquarters in Toronto, Canada and Edinburgh, Scotland. As a shareholder and director of GlobalStar travel management network, Colpitts World Travel has access to more than $17 billion in purchasing power and the ability to deliver a consolidated, global travel management program.

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AirNewZealand celebrates double win at 2013 World Travel Awards

Air New Zealand is celebrating a double victory at the prestigious World Travel Awards announced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates overnight.

Air New Zealand has been voted Australasia's Leading Airline for the fifth year in a row and its new Koru Lounge at Christchurch International Airport has scooped the prize for Australasias Leading Airline Lounge.

Air New Zealand General Manager Customer ExperienceCalum Laming, who is in Dubai to accept the awards, says its a real honour to enjoy such success up against some of the worlds biggest airlines operating in the Australasian market.

To be named as the leading airline in Australasia for the fifth consecutive year is an incredible achievement and a true testament to the diligent work of all Air New Zealand staff. To have our Koru Lounge at Christchurch International Airport also voted Australasias best airline lounge is an outstanding result.

World Travel Awards President and Founder Graham Cooke says its a pleasure to see Air New Zealands world class service recognised.

On the occasion of World Travel Awards 20thanniversary I would like to formally congratulate Air New Zealand. It is a real privilege to bestow the World Travel Awards for Australasias Leading Airline and Australasias Leading Airport Lounge to an airline that continually raises the bar in offering the highest standards of service and care whilst ensuring a uniquely personal New Zealand experience for all its customers.

All regional winners compete for the World Travel Awards' global award announced at a gala ceremony in Doha, Qatar on 30 November.

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Guilford, CT (PRWEB) September 30, 2013

American Cruise Lines (http://www.americancruiselines.com), operator of the newest riverboats and small cruise ships in the United States, is pleased to announce it has been voted this years leading North American cruise line by travel excellence organization, World Travel Awards. Referred to as the Oscars of the travel industry by the Wall Street Journal, World Travel Awards has developed into the most prestigious and comprehensive awards program in travel and tourism. Thousands of travel organizations globally are nominated and voted for pushing the boundaries of excellence and implementing ground-breaking ideas.

This greatly recognized and respected award sheds light on American Cruise Lines successful and truly unique offering. Specializing in cruises on the rivers and inland waterways of the United States, American Cruise Lines is best known for its unique and intriguing destinations, highly attentive and personalized service, five-star dining and stunning fleet of new riverboats and small ships.

Long established and deeply experienced in cruise travel, American Cruise Lines has most recently received world-wide recognition as the first to revive paddlewheel river cruising in America, particularly on the Mississippi River, a cruising region that had been dormant for several years. Last summer, the line successfully launched week-long cruises on its brand new 150-passenger Queen of the Mississippi. In fact, due to high demand, the line is building a new riverboat due to enter service in the spring of 2015. The highly coveted title of North Americas Leading River Cruise Company 2013 is a true indicator and proof point of the companys success and satisfaction of both its guests and valued travel partners.

We are proud to be recognized for our excellence in river cruising, said Timothy Beebe, Vice President, American Cruise Lines. We have worked hard to not only preserve American river cruising, but to also raise the bar and offer the best possible experience for our guests. We are thankful to all those who voted for us.

About American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines, the largest U.S. cruise company, operates the newest fleet of riverboats and small cruise ships on more than 35 itineraries around the country. Long established and deeply experienced in cruise travel, American Cruise Lines has most recently received world-wide recognition as the first to revive paddlewheel river cruising in America. The line is known for working closely with guests before, during, and after a cruise to create a highly personalized cruise experience. To learn more about American Cruise Lines, visit http://www.americancruiselines.com or call 800-814-6880. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/americancruiselines or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/american_cruise. ###

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Air New Zealand is celebrating a double victory at the prestigious World Travel Awards announced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates overnight.

Air New Zealand has been voted Australasia's Leading Airline for the fifth year in a row and its new Koru Lounge at Christchurch International Airport has scooped the prize for Australasias Leading Airline Lounge.

Air New Zealand General Manager Customer Experience Calum Laming, who is in Dubai to accept the awards, says its a real honour to enjoy such success up against some of the worlds biggest airlines operating in the Australasian market.

"To be named as the leading airline in Australasia for the fifth consecutive year is an incredible achievement and a true testament to the diligent work of all Air New Zealand staff. To have our Koru Lounge at Christchurch International Airport also voted Australasias best airline lounge is an outstanding result."

World Travel Awards President and Founder Graham Cooke says its a pleasure to see Air New Zealands world class service recognised.

"On the occasion of World Travel Awards 20th anniversary I would like to formally congratulate Air New Zealand. It is a real privilege to bestow the World Travel Awards for Australasias Leading Airline and Australasias Leading Airport Lounge to an airline that continually raises the bar in offering the highest standards of service and care whilst ensuring a uniquely personal New Zealand experience for all its customers."

All regional winners compete for the World Travel Awards' global award announced at a gala ceremony in Doha, Qatar on 30 November.

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BANGALORE, Karnataka, Sept. 26, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - WTM is the leading global event for the travel industry which shall take place in ExCel London from the 4th to 7th of November. The decision to participate will not only mean that Hotelogix is taking part in an event boasting consistent growth in the value of deals it drives, but comes following news that WTM 2013 will be bigger and better with a number of new initiatives for this year.

Last year, Hotelogix showcased their unified distribution product line which was widely appreciated. The Hotelogix unified distribution system enables a hotel to market themselves on all diverse mediums of sales and distribution in real time and from one single point.

Since the launch of the product last year, the system has been widely adopted by small and mid-sized properties in countries including UK, Greece, U.S.A, Thailand, Italy, Morocco, Japan, and Canada amongst many others. Prabhash Bhatnagar, Founder member and Executive Chairman of Hotelogix says, "With presence in 65+ countries, there's no doubting the speed with which Hotelogix is growing. The opportunities appear to be endless, and with our distribution system, we are giving smaller hotels a revolutionary technology that connects and updates all GDS networks, OTAs, web-booking engines, and booking consoles -- from a single dashboard! This is poised to transform the industry."

Hotelogix has worked with 4 rooms B&B's to 400 room business hotels. We realize that the smaller the inventory of a hotel, the bigger their challenges, especially when they venture into the global marketplace. Hotelogix's unified distribution system helps small hotels expand their target market leverage in all the complex mediums of sales and distribution in real time and be present in places where their customers are.

Hotelogix is looking forward to participating in the WTM for the 2nd consecutive year. Aditya Sanghi, co-founder and CEO of Hotelogix is pleased to say, "Hotelogix is gaining momentum globally and we see opportunities of scaling up in each of the countries we are present in, as well as other countries. At WTM 2013, we would like to forge effective partnerships with companies who would like to grow with Hotelogix, by leveraging their regional network with the small and mid-sized hospitality industry."

Hotelogix would look forward to meeting the industry experts and share its views with the global hospitality community that visits at WTM.

Reed Travel Exhibitions Exhibition Director World Travel Market Simon Press said: "We are delighted to welcome Hotelogix to WTM 2013 and are sure their attendance will prove to be a wise decision. WTM is showing consistent and strong growth in the business deals generated there and with this year's innovations, we are confident the 2013 event will continue in this vein."

ABOUT HOTELOGIX:

Hotelogix is now being used in over 65+ countries like USA, U.K, Brazil, Spain, Morocco, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, France; etc. It has Channel Partners in the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, USA, Peru, UK etc. and is backed by Accel Partners. Hotelogix offers a 24x7 live support to its customers and is hosted on highly reliable and secured cloud services. To know more visit: http://www.hotelogix.com

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DELRAY BEACH, FL, Sept. 26, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exceptional South Africa is an unforgettable five-star safari vacation. Walk with the majestic elephants, indulge in wine and olive oil tastings, and experience the breathtaking beauty of South Africa on this once-in-a-lifetime journey. All taxes and surcharges are included in the $3,499* price, saving guests more than $1,600 when compared to competing packages.

Spend four nights at the gorgeous five-star Table Bay Hotel, conveniently situated in the heart of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and positioned against the stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Complete your magnificent South African vacation with three nights at the luxurious and contemporary five-star Marataba Safari Lodge, where the vast plains touch the dramatic Waterberg Mountains, offering an exceptional game experience and an unparalleled scenic adventure.

This deal from Lion World Travel includes:

This 10-day vacation and safari is being offered by Lion World Travel for travel on specific dates in February, March, September and October 2014 for $3,499* based on double occupancy and an additional $100* for travel on specific dates in May and August 2014, based on double occupancy.

THE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FEE IS $750.

*Prices are in US Dollars and are per person based on double occupancy accommodations and include fuel surcharges, Government taxes, departure fees and September 11th Security Fee.

**INCLUDES: US domestic flights from the following 26 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Buffalo, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Raleigh, St. Louis, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

OPTIONAL VICTORIA FALLS EXTENSION: Starting from US $1,599* per person sharing accommodations. Straddling the borders of Zimbabwe and Zambia, the Victoria Falls captivates visitors from all over the world. The grandeur and beauty of this extraordinary natural phenomenon must be seen to be believed. This region has recently been described as the Adventure Capital of the World.

To book this travel deal, call Lion World Travel at 1-800-387-2706 from the USA or visit http://www.lionworldtravel.com.

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MIAMI, FLA., Sept. 24, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbour Village Beach Club has been voted Bonaire's Leading Hotel in the 2013 World Travel Awards, hailed as the "Oscars of the Travel Industry" by the Wall Street Journal.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Harbour Village Beach Club is located on a four-acre private peninsula with well-appointed villas nestled amid lush tropical gardens, a white sand beach, and an onsite First Class 5 Star PADI Dive Center catering to all ages and skill levels. Harbour Village's luxurious accommodations are situated just a few steps away from the beach and feature opulent decor and thoughtful details like secluded lanais and double hammocks. The resort is also home to the acclaimed La Balandra Restaurant and Bar, which gives the sensation of sailing into the Caribbean seascape with a dining deck located on a jetty extending out to sea, as well as The Spa at Harbour Village Beach Club.

The award, voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide, was presented to Harbour Village Beach Club at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2013 on September 14 in Antigua & Barbuda.

"We are honored to accept this award," said Frank Gonzalez, Managing Director of Harbour Village Beach Club, which received the award seven times previously. "It reflects our ongoing commitment to provide the best possible experience for our guests during their stay on this beautiful island."

Bonaire is designated as having the most pristine coral reef environment and most species of fish in the Caribbean by the NOAA and is consistently named Best Overall Dive Destination by Scuba Diving Magazine's Reader's Choice Awards. Due to Bonaire's leeward location outside of the hurricane belt, and its consistently pleasant climate, crystal-clear visibility prevails at any depth, giving an enthralling view of the undersea landscape. Guests can explore dive sites just off Harbour Village's shore, including the shipwreck of the 60-foot "Our Confidence," located just 50 yards out from the beach a great spot for beginners that can even be seen by snorkelers from the surface. Another popular dive site, "Something Special," is also a short swim away.

For more information on Bonaire and Harbour Village Beach Club, visit http://www.harbourvillage.com, call Debbie Reyes at 1-800-424-0004, or e-mail: reservations@harbourvillage.com to learn more.

About Harbour Village Bonaire

Located in the Dutch Antilles within an exclusive beachfront enclave on a four-acre, private peninsula on Bonaire, Harbour Village Beach Club is often referred to as "the best kept secret" in the Caribbean where vacationing is effortless, and the world's best diving and underwater landscapes are just steps away. Harbour Village Beach Club offers 30 luxurious guest rooms and suites, a private white-sand beach, onsite PADI 5 Star Dive and Water Sports Center, private 64-slip marina, beachfront restaurant, full-service spa, lighted tennis courts, beachside and cascade pools, fitness center, supervised children's programs, complimentary wireless Internet and a wealth of other premium amenities.

Located eighty-six miles east of Aruba, the island of Bonaire offers year round sunshine, low annual rainfall, and has been designated as having the most pristine coral reef environment and most species of fish in the Caribbean by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. The Reef Environmental Education Foundation lists eight out of almost 90 of Bonaire's dive sites in their top 10 in terms of species richness in the Caribbean -- abundant underwater life includes more than 300 species of tropical fish and over 120 different types of coral. The island is able to maintain this environment and receive awards for Bonaire diving year after year because its surrounding waters have been protected as the Bonaire National Marine Park for over 30 years.

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Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) September 16, 2013

The Phoenician, Arizonas premier AAA Five Diamond destination, was named "North Americas Leading Resort 2013" at the 20th World Travel Awards. The announcement was made on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa in the Caribbean.

The World Travel Awards, which serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry, is voted on by travel agents worldwide. This is the sixth such award for The Phoenician, which was also named "North Americas Leading Resort" in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003. The luxury property was selected as "North Americas Leading Golf Resort" in 2001, 2005 and 2007.

"We are very honored and proud to receive this recognition from the World Travel Awards and our travel agent partners around the world," said Mark Vinciguerra, managing director. "Celebrating our 25th anniversary on Oct. 1, 2013, this award serves as a testament to our legendary guest experience and exceptional service culture."

Located at the base of Camelback Mountain, the 250-acre Phoenician offers two exquisite experiences a 583-room AAA Five Diamond luxury resort hotel and Arizonas only Five-Star/Five Diamond boutique hotel, The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician at one magnificent destination. The property features elegant, residential-style accommodations, distinctive and tantalizing cuisine across such restaurants as Il Terrazzo, J&G Steakhouse and Relish Burger Bistro, a championship 27-hole golf course, 11 tennis courts, nine swimming pools, The Centre for Well-Being and Salon Mila spa complex, a recently expanded activities program and Funicians Club, numerous boutique shops, a $25 million art collection and the premier 15,000 square-foot Camelback Ballroom. In addition to these offerings, the 60-room Canyon Suites provides more intimate surroundings and enhanced services, creating an atmosphere of uncompromising splendor. Both The Phoenician and The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician are owned and operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., as part of The Luxury Collection. For additional information, please call (480) 941-8200; (800) 888-8234 or visit http://www.thephoenician.com and http://www.canyonsuites.com.

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Wilmington, MA (PRWEB) September 17, 2013

World Travel Holdings and three of its 13 brands including CruiseOne, Cruises Inc. and Villas of Distinction have been recognized again this year by Travel Weekly for their exceptional training, creative consumer marketing campaigns, community involvement and innovative web advertising. Multiple gold and silver rankings were awarded as part of the publications annual Magellan Awards program.

As a company, we know that creativity and innovation are critical ingredients to our success, said Brad Tolkin, co-chairman/CEO for World Travel Holdings. I am proud that our team of training and marketing professionals support this vision and continuously pioneer inventive ideas. I am honored that we have been recognized with these awards.

World Travel Holdings, one of the nations top travel agencies, won gold in the Training Program category for COMPASS Creating Outstanding Memories through Passion, Accountability, Sales & Service. COMPASS is a six-week branded on-boarding program for new travel professionals joining the companys direct-to-consumer customer care team. The creatively-themed training takes new hires around a compass to signify a passion for travel and includes embarkation, welcome aboard, set sale, service immersion and bon voyage sessions, and culminates with an all-expenses paid cruise to the top class performer.

Villas of Distinction, a premier luxury villa rental provider, won both gold and silver rankings. The first award in the Online Travel Services category recognized the companys marketing campaign, Barbados Pick Your Perk that allowed travelers the opportunity to add value to their Barbados vacation by choosing one of three complimentary perks a free rental car, catamaran day cruise or a grocery pre-stock package. The second ranking in the Hospitality category gave Villas of Distinction silver for its status in the villa rental market as a leading premier luxury villa rental company with the largest portfolio of vacation homes and world-class customer service that creates unique experiences for its clients.

CruiseOne and Cruises Inc., one of the nations top travel retail networks, received a silver award in the Community Involvement category for the companys support of Make-A-Wish. Some of the many fundraising activities recognized included hosting a Bon Voyage party for Make-A-Wish child Santiago, participating in the charitys Southern Floridas Walk for Wishes 5K, raising more than $60,000 at its 2012 annual National Conference and being on target to beat last years fundraising donation.

CruiseOne also secured two silver rankings. The first is in the Web Marketing/Advertising category for its web advertising campaign which includes an innovative display advertising program that is the only one of its kind in the travel retail industry when compared to true competitors. This program tracks people who visited the CruiseOne website and posts targeted display advertisements on any future web page they visit based on their previously searched vacation interests. The second silver recognizes the companys Video Asset Sharing Program that enables franchise owners to use professionally created videos to educate potential clients about their brand and service. Franchise owners can personalize the video by adding their contact information and using it on their websites and social media pages, at special events and on television.

Travel Weeklys annual Magellan Awards recognize the travel industrys leaders and are judged on a 10-point performance scale. Nominees are chosen based upon appeal, design and functionality by top travel industry professionals. This is the fourth consecutive year in a row that CruiseOne & Cruises Inc. have been awarded Magellan Awards and the third consecutive year in a row for Villas of Distinction.

For more information on World Travel Holdings and any of its brands please visit http://www.WorldTravelHoldings.com. World Travel Holdings is currently hiring virtual travel agents. For more information on joining this award-winning team, please visit the World Travel Holdings careers page.

About World Travel Holdings World Travel Holdings is the world's leading cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company with a portfolio of more than 35 diverse brands. In addition to owning some of the largest brands distributing cruises, villas, hotels, resort vacations and luxury travel services, World Travel Holdings has a vast portfolio of licensed private label partnerships comprised of top leisure travel providers, almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations. The company also operates a top-rated travel agency franchise and the country's original host agency. Its global presence in the United Kingdom includes operating two cruise agencies and multiple private-label brands. World Travel Holdings has offices in Long Island, NY, Wilmington, Mass., Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando, Fla., Virginia Beach, Va., and Chorley, United Kingdom. For more information, visit http://www.WorldTravelHoldings.com.

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PLANO, Texas, Sept. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Rovia was named "North America's Leading Travel Agency" at the 2013 World Travel Awards in Antigua and Barbuda on September 14. World Travel Awards is one of the most prestigious awards programs in the global travel and tourism industry.

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Rovia, a leading online travel agency, has three World Travel Awards nominations and two wins under its belt. The company's comprehensive booking engine, featuring best-price assurance with its innovative RateShrinker technology, won Rovia the "World's Leading Travel Booking Website" in 2012.

"It's an honor to be named a winner in the World Travel Awards," Rovia President Mike Putman said. "The fact that we're recognized as North America's Leading Travel Agency means we're really continuing to raise the bar of excellenceand the travel industry is taking notice! This esteemed award shows we're building greater awareness of our brand and is a testament to the level of engagement our Rovia team members have after adopting our new set of core values."

World Travel Awards program, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, recognizes brands that push the boundaries of industry excellence. The program is highly comprehensive, honoring several industry segments, such as "Airlines and Airports," "Hotels and Resorts," "Honeymoon Destinations," and "Car Hire."

About Rovia: Rovia is an award-winning online travel company with offices in South Carolina and Texas. With almost 30 years of experience in the travel industry, Rovia is quickly becoming the largest provider of curated group travel experiences in the world. The company annually produces and manages hundreds of unique pre-packaged experiences for groups numbering from a few dozen to a few thousand.

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