Group booking platform HotelPlanner has unveiled the lineup for the American Group Travel Awards next month.
Hosted by HotelPlanner, the black-tie charity gala takes place on November 12 at the Boca Raton Resort to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Grammy Award nominee and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Flavor Flav to be honored as World Hospitality Award winner.
Also present is Hip Hop legend Rob Base who will perform.
Dylan Ratigan will host the event alongside HotelPlanner CEO Tim Hentschel.
Attendees and industry partners can cast their vote online until November 1, 2023.
The American Group Travel Awards (AGTA) recognizes organizations and destinations that excel in group travel and hospitality.
There are 10 award categories recognizing the best operators or destinations.
Destination Award Nominees
Best Wedding Destination
Honolulu
New York City
Orlando
Nashville
Miami
Best Destination for Sporting Events
Phoenix
Tampa Bay
Los Angeles
Washington, DC
Boston
Best Destination for Youth Sports
Orlando
Dallas
Atlanta
Cooperstown
Scottsdale
Best Destination for Music Festivals
Manchester, TN (Bonnaroo)
Chicago (Lollapalooza)
Indio, CA (Coachella)
Austin, TX (Austin City Limits)
Ft. Lauderdale (Tortuga)
Best Destination for Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
Ft. Lauderdale
Las Vegas
Cancun
New York City
Atlantic City
Hotel Awards
Best Hotel Brand – Youth Sports Team Travel
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
Comfort Inn & Suites
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Courtyard by Marriott
Hampton Inn by Hilton
Best Hotel Management Company – Groups & Meetings
Highgate
Aimbridge Hospitality
Pyramid Global Hospitality
Hersha Hospitality Management
Hotel Equities
Best Hotel Brand – Groups & Meetings
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Marriott International
Westgate Resorts
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Best Hotel Brand – Luxury Meetings & Events
Waldorf-Astoria
Wyndham Grand
The Ritz-Carlton
Park Hyatt
Four Seasons
Best Hotel Brand – New Group Technology
Choice Hotels International
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
Hilton Worldwide
Marriott International
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
“This year’s AGTA nominees represent the very best destinations, hotels, and hotel management companies across all major group travel categories,” said Tim Hentschel, CEO, HotelPlanner.
“We will be actively encouraging voting to select the winners.”
All gala attendees and industry partners are encouraged to cast their vote for the 10 award category nominees above.
The event has attracted a host of top tier sponsors and thanks them for their financial commitments to the charity event.
Platinum Sponsors include Amadeus; Expedia; Prime Travel; Cohn Reznick; and Laurence Gartel and The Gartel Art Museum.
Gold Sponsors include PNC Bank; Westgate Resorts & Hotels; Best Western Hotels & Resorts; Corpay; Gunster; Winners Circle Trophies; Hotelbeds.com; and TBOHolidays.com.
Additional sponsors interested in attending and/or sponsoring can contact Executive Producer Aioni Bashara at [email protected]
