Latest News
HomeRegional NewsAfricaWinners announced for Travelzoo awards
2014 Travelzoo Awards

Winners announced for Travelzoo awards

Travelzoo Deal Experts select the award winners, using a five-point evaluation system that takes into account the quality, reliability, consistency, competitiveness and broad appeal.

NEW YORK – Travelzoo Inc., a global Internet media company, announced the winners of the 2014 Travelzoo Awards. The annual awards shine a spotlight on companies that provide the year’s very best travel and entertainment deals. The 2014 Travelzoo Award winners include well-known brands such as Atlantis, Cirque du Soleil, Qatar Airways, Tourism Ireland, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and outstanding local brands such as the Waldorf Astoria Berlin, the Vancouver Film Festival and the Ascot Racecourse.

“The Travelzoo Award is the ultimate stamp of approval. The winners go above and beyond to create experiences that surprise and delight our 27 million members,” said Chris Loughlin, chief executive officer for Travelzoo. “The winners inspired millions of travelers to jump off the sofa and have a great time exploring the world.”

Travelzoo Deal Experts select the award winners, using a five-point evaluation system that takes into account the quality, reliability, consistency, competitiveness and broad appeal. Winners in the Excellence Award category must also receive a positive rating from 95% of Travelzoo members who experienced a deal with the company.

The 2014 Travelzoo Award winners are:

Best Deals from an Airline

 

United States: Virgin America

 

Canada: Porter Airlines

 

Europe: Qatar Airways

 
   

Best Deals from a Cruise Company

 

United States: CruCon Cruise Outlet

 

Canada: Cruise Connections Canada

 

Europe: Iglu

 
   

Best Deals from a Vacation Company

 

United States: Gate 1 Travel

 

Canada: Indus Travels

 

Europe: Sinorama Holidays

 
   

Best Deals from a Destination Marketing Organization

United States: Tourism Ireland

 

Canada: Tourism Whistler

 

Europe: Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority

 
   

Best Deals from a Hotel Company

 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

 
   

Excellence Award – Individual Hotel

 

United States

 

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort    

Amelia Island, FL

Hotel Monaco Baltimore                        

Baltimore, MD

The Osthoff Resort                                

Elkhart Lake, WI

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite                     

Fish Camp, CA

The Palms Casino Resort                        

Las Vegas, NV

Wyndham Garden Chinatown                    

New York, NY

Hyatt Regency Orlando                             

Orlando, FL

Hyatt Regency Hill Country                        

San Antonio, TX

Vintners Inn                                               

Santa Rosa, CA

The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort       

Scottsdale, AZ

   

Canada

 

Pillar and Post                                            

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa

 

Resort & Conference Centre  

Parksville, BC

Auberge Saint-Antoine           

Québec City, QC

The Omni King Edward Hotel   

Toronto, ON   

The Sutton Place Hotel            

Vancouver, BC

   

Caribbean and Mexico

 

Esperanza, An Auberge Resort   

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Atlantis                                      

Paradise Island, Bahamas

   

Europe

 

A-ROSA Sylt             

List, Germany

Hôtel Marais Hôme          

Paris, France

Metropole Hotel                

Powys, Wales

Berg Luxury Hotel              

Rome, Italy

   

Excellence Award – Entertainment

 

United States

 

Disney Theatrical Group           

New York, NY

American Players Theatre        

Spring Green, WI

Lift For Life Gym                      

St. Louis, MO

Madame Tussauds Hollywood     

Hollywood, CA

The Houston Museum of Natural Science   

Houston, TX

   

Canada

 

Calgary Stampede                    

Calgary, AB

Mirvish Productions              

Toronto, ON

National Ballet                    

Toronto, ON

Vancouver Film Festival       

Vancouver, BC

   

Europe

 

Ascot Racecourse             

Berkshire, UK

Bevier Musikverlag           

Berlin, Germany

Cirque du Soleil                

Germany

Stage Entertainment          

London, UK

   

Excellence Award – Restaurant

 

United States

 

Carnivale                        

Chicago, IL

Stetson’s at the Hyatt Regency Chicago  

Chicago, IL

Talara                                 

Baltimore, MD

Tirami Su Italian Restaurant      

Northville, MI

Villa Mayfair                          

Coconut Grove, FL

   

Canada

 

Bistro Pastis                           

Vancouver, BC

Globe Bistro                         

Toronto, ON

Table 17                               

Toronto, ON

Tapas at Embrujo                  

Toronto, ON

   

Europe

 

bigBOX Hotel                                  

Kempten, Germany

Galvin at Windows at London Hilton    

London, UK

The Park Terrace at Royal Garden Hotel    

London, UK

Waldorf Astoria                                     

Berlin, Germany

   

Excellence Award – Spa

 

United States

 

Aji Spa at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa

Chandler, AZ

The Spa at The Four Seasons Hotel  

Westlake Village, CA

Ihilani Spa at JW Marriott Ihilani           

Ko’Olina, HI

SpaTerre at The Hotel Viking

 

The Grapeseed Spa

at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

Temecula, CA

   

Canada

 

eforea at Hilton Toronto               

Toronto, ON

The Spa at The Four Seasons  

 

Whistler Resort and Spa         

Whistler, BC

Gibson Spa at The Fairmont

 

Queen Elizabeth                          

Montreal, QC

The Spa at The Four Seasons Toronto      

Toronto, ON

   

Europe

 

Escape Studio                                

Essex, UK

Saunapark Siebengebirge                

Königswinter, Germany

The Elms                                   

Worcester, UK

Vitalium                                   

Windhagen, Germany

   

Excellence Award – Attractions and Activities

United States

 

Bok Tower Gardens                  

Lake Wales, FL

Manatee Queen                  

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Pilgrim Belle Cruises           

Plymouth, MA

Renault Winery                  

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame  

Cleveland, OH

   

Canada

 

1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises    

Brockville, ON

Hockley Valley Resort              

Orangeville, ON

Safari Niagara                        

Stevensville, ON

Spring Tide Whale Watching    

Victoria, BC

   

Europe

 

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard       

Portsmouth, UK

Münchener Stadtrundfahrten         

Munich, Germany

Paris en Seine                        

Paris, France

Kelmscott Manor                   

Gloucestershire, UK

Co-Founder & Chief Editor - TravelDailyNews Media Network | Website | + Posts

Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.

She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.

29/03/2024
28/03/2024
27/03/2024
26/03/2024
25/03/2024
22/03/2024