Vote Today: 2016 American Group Travel Awards Categories and Nominees Announced
New York, NY (PRWEB) June 01, 2016 -- HotelPlanner.com, the leading provider of online group travel services, is pleased to announce the categories and nominees for the 2016 American Group Travel Awards (AGTA), an event recognizing the top organizations in North America delivering outstanding services and experiences to group travelers. Voting is now officially open and to vote for your favorite, please visit http://www.americangrouptravelawards.com and click on the “Vote Now!” link featured on the home page.
The third annual awards gala is being held yet again at the prominent Diamond Horseshoe Theatre at the Paramount Hotel in New York City on November 14th, 2016. Hosted by Dylan Ratigan, former CNBC and MSNBC TV Journalist, Documentary Film Producer and New York Times Best-Selling Author, an entertaining night is planned with performances by Queen of the Night, music by New York native DJ Dalton, and a Diamond raffle giveaway.
There are 23 categories this year, including hotels, airlines, cruises, theme parks, ground transportation, and more, along with new nominations for conventions, weddings, car rentals, and destination resorts. Categories and nominees were selected by a panel of industry experts who determined selections based on suppliers who provide the highest quality of group travel services.
“We encourage everyone to vote. The awards bring together some of the most innovative, leading individuals and organizations in the industry today and help recognize their hard work and dedication within group travel,” stated Tim Hentschel, CEO of HotelPlanner.com. “The group travel marketplace continues to grow and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of those nominated in each respected category for 2016.”
The American Group Travel Awards is an opportunity to reward the industry’s finest offering a great environment to network with travel professionals, and the awards also help raise scholarship money for students pursuing hospitality degrees at Cornell University, Hentschel’s Alma Mater.
The nominees for the 2016 American Group Travel Awards (AGTA) are:
Best Hotel Brand – Full Service
- Hilton Hotels & Resorts
- Hyatt Hotels
- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
- Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
- Loews Hotels • Resorts
- Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
Best Hotel Brand – Limited Service
- Comfort Inn & Suites
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- Holiday Inn Express
- Hyatt Place
- Microtel Inn & Suites
- Staybridge Suites
Best Hotel Brand – Luxury
- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
- JW Marriott
- Park Hyatt
- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
- Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Best Hotel Brand – Boutique
- Andaz Hotels by Hyatt
- Cambria hotel & suites
- Commune Hotels + Resorts
- Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
- Radisson Blu
- TRYP by Wyndham
- W Hotels
Best Destination Resort Brand
- Grand Hyatt Hotels
- Hard Rock Hotels
- Holiday Inn Club Vacations
- Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
- Marriott Vacation Club
- Ohana Hotels
- Westin Hotels & Resorts
Best Sports Team Travel Hotel Brand
- Best Western Hotels & Resorts
- Comfort Inn & Suites
- Days Inn & Suites
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- Holiday Inn Express
- Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Best Casino Hotel
- ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas
- Bellagio Las Vegas
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
- Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
- Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
- Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower
- The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
Best Wedding Hotel
- Waldorf Astoria New York
- Biltmore Hotel Miami - Coral Gables
- Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
- The Cloister at Sea Island- GA
- The Resort At Pelican Hill- Newport Beach
- The Drake Hotel- Chicago
Best Independent Hotel Brand
- Affinia Hotel Collection
- Ayres Hotels
- Omni Hotels & Resorts
- Relais & Châteaux
- The Leading Hotels of the World
- Virgin Hotels
- Westgate Resorts
Best Extended Stay Brand
- Cambria hotels & suites
- Candlewood Suites
- Extended Stay America
- Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott
- Value Place
Best Golf and Spa Resort
- Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
- Pebble Beach Resorts- CA
- Pinehurst Resort- NC
- Streamsong Resort • Golf • Spa
- The Broadmoor- CO
- The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
- Wequassett Resort and Golf Club- MA
Best Convention Hotel
- Hyatt Regency Chicago
- Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
- New York Hilton Midtown
- Omni Nashville Hotel
- Sheraton Boston Hotel
- The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
- The Florida Hotel & Conference Center- Orlando
Best Airline
- American Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue
- Southwest
- United
- Virgin America
Best Ocean Cruise Line
- Carnival
- Celebrity Cruises
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Princess Cruises
- Royal Caribbean International
Best Car Rental Company
- Alamo
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Thrifty
Best Group Ground Transportation
- Big Bus Tours
- BusBank
- Gray Line
- MegaBus
- SuperShuttle
- US Coachways
Best Theme Park
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Cedar Point- Sandusky, Ohio
- Disney World Orlando
- Disneyland Park
- Knott's Berry Farm
- Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Universal Orlando
Best Beach Destination
- Cancun, Mexico
- Maui, Hawaii
- Miami Beach, FL
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- Nassau, Bahamas
- San Diego, CA
- South Padre Island, TX
Best City Destination
- Boston
- Chicago
- Las Vegas
- New York City
- Orlando
- San Francisco
Best State
- California
- Florida
- Nevada
- New York
- Texas
- Washington, D.C.
Best Live Stage Performance
- Finding Neverland
- Hamilton
- Kinky Boots
- Les Misérables
- The Lion King
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Wicked
Best Shopping Experience
- King of Prussia Mall- PA
- Las Vegas Premium Outlets
- Mall of America- MN
- Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
- Roosevelt Field- NY
- Sawgrass Mills- FL
Best Online Travel Agency
- Bookit.com
- Expedia
- Getaroom
- Hotwire
- Orbitz
- Priceline.com
- Travelocity
To find out more information about AGTA, please contact Bruce Rosenberg at (818) 661-0244 or via email at Bruce(dot)Rosenberg(at)americangrouptravelawards(dot)com.
About HotelPlanner
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