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 event 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