by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 1:35 PM ET, Wed October 30, 2024
AAA Travel is honoring leaders in the travel industry with its 2024 Partner of the Year Awards.
Unveiled at its annual conference in Oceanside, California, the awards are given to partners who are committed to providing AAA travel agents and members with “exemplary travel services,” according to AAA Travel.
“At AAA, we make dreams come true, but we don’t do it alone,” says Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel. “We are honored to work with the most trusted and prestigious travel brands that offer exceptional value to our members. With these awards, we recognize this group of industry leaders and our top AAA travel agents and say thank you for their tireless work and commitment to excellence.”
Below, find a list of all of this year’s winners.
AAA Travel Partner of the Year Award Winners 2024
River Cruise: AmaWaterways
Ocean Cruise: Celebrity Cruises
Lodging: Hilton
Escorted Tour: AAA Member Choice Vacations
Independent Tour: Pleasant Holidays
AAA Travel Best in Class Award Winners 2024
Best in Marketing
Cruise: AmaWaterways
Lodging: Hyatt
Tour: Trafalgar
Best in Member Support
Cruise: Royal Caribbean International
Lodging: Marriott
Tour: Pleasant Holidays
Best in Travel Agency Support
Cruise: Celebrity Cruises
Lodging: Hilton
Tour: Pleasant Holidays
AAA Travel Agents’ Choice Award Winner 2024
Viking Ocean and River
AAA Travel Sustainability Award Winner 2024
The Travel Corporation
AAA Travel Conference Superlative Award Winners 2024
Highest Association Sales Volume Overall: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club
Highest Association Revenue Produced Overall: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington
Highest Association Preferred Cruise Sales: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington
Highest Association Preferred Tour Sales: Danielle Allard, AAA Northeast
Highest Allianz Sales: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington
Best in Class Award Winners 2024
Highest Association Sales Volume Overall
Mega/Large Club: Danielle Allard, AAA Northeast
Mid-Size Club: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington
Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club
CAA: Novella Troia, CAA Club Group
Highest Association Revenue Produced Overall
Mega/Large Club: Joanna Kuo, AAA Club Alliance
Mid-Size Club: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington
Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club
CAA: Novella Troia, CAA Club Group
Highest Association Preferred Cruise Sales
Mega/Large Club: Hope Martin, The Auto Club Group
Mid-Size Club: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington
Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club
Highest Association Preferred Tour Sales
Mega/Large Club: Danielle Allard, AAA Northeast
Mid-Size Club : Mamie Cimato, AAA Western & Central New York
Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club
Highest Association Allianz Sales
Mega/Large Club: Rhonda Bartnikowski, Auto Club Enterprises
Mid-Size Club : Valerie Rose, AAA Washington
Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club
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