Best of the 2020 Travvy Awards

Often referred to as the Academy Awards of the travel industry, the Travvys returned to New York City for the sixth consecutive year on February 12, 2020. Leading suppliers, destinations, technology providers, attractions and more were honored in a plethora of categories after being selected by those who know them best, travel advisors.

New York City's famous Gotham Hall once again played host to the Travvy Awards in 2020, providing the perfect setting for yet another memorable awards gala.

Just like in years past, the travel industry was well-represented at the 2020 Travvy Awards.

The festivities kicked off with a special cocktail hour where attendees had the chance to network and get to know each other a little bit better.

There were plenty of awards to hand out so Travvys guests fueled up for the big night with a delicious dinner that included beef short rib and mashed potatoes.

Bob Sullivan, President of the Travel Group at Northstar Travel Media, greeted attendees at the 2020 Travvy Awards and set the stage for the epic night ahead.

Vice President and Head of Sales at Allianz, Richard Aquino addressed guests as the event's primary sponsor.

Additional sponsors for the 2020 Travvy Awards included ShoreTrips, Paradisus, La Coleccion and Travelex.

John Kirk, President and Editor-In-Chief of TravelPulse Canada hosted the 2020 Travvy Awards and presented this year's winners across a variety of categories.

AmaWaterways was one of the night's big winners, taking home Gold for Best River Cruise Line in Africa/Egypt, Asia, Europe and Overall. The company also won Gold for Best River Cruise Ship.

The team from Railbookers was excited to show off their snazzy attire after securing the Gold Travvy for Best Rail Experience Worldwide.

2020 was another dominant year for Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which won a handful of Travvys, including Best Car Rentals Overall and Best Luxury/Exotic Fleet.

World-class violinist Damien Escobar provided the night's entertainment, bringing the house down with a special performance.

ShoreTrips fared extremely well in the tour operator category, winning Gold for Best Shore Excursions and Best Tour Reservation Team.

Tammy Levent, Founder of Elite Travel, was on hand to accept the Gold Travvy for Best Travel Agent Training Program (TASK) and the Silver Travvy for Best Retail Travel Agency.

Allianz Global Assistance wasn't only a sponsor but a big winner on Travvy night, claiming Gold for Best Travel Insurance Provider Overall, edging out Silver winner AIG Travel.

The Palladium Hotel Group has emphasized sustainability for years and was deservedly recognized for its efforts with a special award at the 2020 Travvy Awards.

Playa Hotels & Resorts' Kevin Froemming also received a special honor as he was named the Travvy Executive of the Year.

Froemming was also pleased to join in the success of Playa's Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara brands, which earned multiple awards, including Silver for Best All-Inclusive Hotel Chain and Gold for Best All-Inclusive Overall (Hyatt Ziva Cancun).

Royal Caribbean International certainly left its mark on the 2020 Travvy Awards, claiming more than a dozen trophies, including Gold for Best Cruise Line Overall, Best Contemporary Cruise Line and Best Family Cruise Line.

Jamaica picked up multiple victories, including Silver for Best Destination Overall. Meanwhile, the Jamaica Tourist Board won Gold for Best Tourism Board in the Caribbean/Bahamas and Best Tourism Board Overall.

The 2020 Travvy Awards are officially in the books but it won't be long before voting opens for the 2021 iteration. Congratulations to all of this year's winners!