Stars of the group travel industry came out in New York City on November 14 for the 3rd annual American Group Travel Awards
Presented by HotelPlanner, the American Group Travel Awards honors outstanding performance in the field. Awards in 23 categories were given during the evening event, which was held at the Diamond Horseshoe Theatre at the Paramount Hotel in Manhattan.
Congratulations to the 2016 American Group Travel Award Winners and Runners-up!
BEST SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
Winner: Las Vegas Premium Outlets
Runner-up: Mall of America
BEST CAR RENTAL COMPANY
Winner: Hertz
Runner-up: Enterprise
BEST GROUP GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Winner: SuperShuttle
Runner-up: US Coachways
BEST CITY DESTINATION
Winner: Las Vegas
Runner-up: New York City
BEST STATE/DISTRICT
Winner: Washington, D.C.
Runner-up: California
BEST BEACH DESTINATION
Winner: San Diego
Runner-up: Nassau, Bahamas
BEST AIRLINE
Winner: United Airlines
Runner-up: American Airlines
BEST OCEAN CRUISE LINE
Winner: Princess Cruises
Runner-up: Carnival Cruise Line
BEST LIVE STAGE PERFORMANCE
Winner: The Lion King
Runner-up: Hamilton
BEST THEME PARK
Winner: Disney World, Orlando
Runner-up: Universal Orlando
BEST WEDDING HOTEL
Winner: Waldorf-Astoria New York
Runner-up: The Drake Hotel, Chicago
BEST CONVENTION HOTEL
Winner: Hyatt Regency Chicago
Runner-up: Sheraton Boston Hotel
BEST CASINO HOTEL
Winner: Bellagio Las Vegas
Runner-up: Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino
BEST GOLF AND SPA RESORT
Winner: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Runner-up: Streamsong Resort • Golf • Spa
BEST SPORTS TEAM TRAVEL HOTEL BRAND
Winner: Best Western Hotels & Resorts
Runner-up: Days Inn & Suites
BEST HOTEL BRAND – LIMITED SERVICE
Winner: Comfort Inn & Suites
Runner-up: Holiday Inn Express
BEST EXTENDED STAY BRAND
Winner: Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
Runner-up: Candlewood Suites
BEST HOTEL BRAND – BOUTIQUE
Winner: TRYP by Wyndham
Runner-up: W Hotels
BEST INDEPENDENT HOTEL BRAND
Winner: Westgate Resorts
Runner-up: Ayres Hotels
BEST DESTINATION RESORT BRAND
Winner: Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
Runner-up: Holiday Inn Club Vacations
BEST HOTEL BRAND – LUXURY
Winner: Waldorf-Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Runner-up: JW Marriott
BEST HOTEL BRAND – FULL SERVICE
Winner: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Runner-up: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
BEST ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY
Winner: Expedia
Runner-up: Priceline.com
Congratulations to all those recognized as part of the 3rd annual American Group Travel Awards.
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