Classic Collection has been named the most agent-friendly leisure partner at Advantage’s new Big Celebration Lunch.
In total, 17 awards were handed out at the lunch, Advantage’s first standalone event celebrating members and their success.
The winners were chosen by a mixture of members, business partners and an independent panel and the awards were handed out on Friday at The Grange, City of London.
Advantage business development director Colin O’Neill said: "We are delighted to celebrate and give our valued members the recognition they deserve.
"This prestigious event is about celebrating our collective success with our members and business partners, with a range of awards including best agent and an outstanding achievement award.
The 2016 winners were:
Business Travel Partner of the Year (non- air)
Amadeus
Most supportive Business Travel Agent of the Year
Meon Valley Travel
Most Supportive Leisure Agent of the Year
Fred. Olsen Travel
Agent Friendly Leisure Partner of the Year
Classic Collection
Leisure Account Manager of the Year
Carla Hutchings, Travel 2 and Gold Medal
Leisure Sales Team of the Year
Jet 2 Holidays
Leisure Partner of the Year
Travel 2 and Gold Medal
Innovator of the Year
The Travel Concept
Business Travel Account Manager of the Year (air)
Denise Bridgeman, Air Canada
Business Travel Account Manager of the Year (non-air)
Paul Clark, Avis
Business Travel Partner of the Year (air)
Virgin Atlantic Airways
Overcoming Adversity Award
Cockermouth Travel
Staff Member of the Year Leisure
Nicole Leigh, TravelTime World
Staff Member of the Year Business
Victoria Cartwright, Omega World Travel
Business Travel Agent of the Year
Global Travel Management
Leisure Travel Agent of the Year
Baldwins Travel
Outstanding Achievement Award
Wendy Walker, Wotton Travel
