The winners of Travel Weekly's 2018 Readers Choice Awards
Travel Weekly on Thursday announced the winners of its 16th annual Readers Choice Awards.
The winners, in categories ranging from hotels to tours to airlines to GDSs to cruise lines and more, represent the best of the best in travel
The awards were presented during a black-tie gala dinner at the Conrad New York. At the event, Dave Hilfman, senior vice president of worldwide sales for United, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award
Best in Airlines
Domestic: Delta Air Lines
International: Delta Air Lines
Business/First Class: Emirates
Global Network: United Airlines
Sales & Service: Delta Air Lines
Overall: Delta Air Lines
Best in Car Rentals
Domestic: Hertz
International: Hertz
Best in Hotel Chains
Domestic: Marriott International
Asia: InterContinental Hotels Group
Caribbean: Sandals Resorts
Europe: InterContinental Hotels Group
Mexico: Playa Resorts/Hyatt
Hawaii/South Pacific: Marriott International
All-Inclusive: Sandals Resorts
Luxury: Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts
Upscale: Hilton
Mid-Priced: Hampton Inn
Boutique: Karisma Hotels & Resorts
Sales & Service: Marriott International
Overall: Marriott International
Best Resort Worldwide
St. Regis Bora Bora
Best in Tour Operators
Domestic Packaged: Funjet Vacations
Domestic Escorted: Trafalgar Tours
International: Trafalgar Tours
Adventure: Abercrombie & Kent
Africa: African Travel, Inc.
Asia/Pacific: Globus
Canada: Tauck
Caribbean: Apple Vacations
Europe: Globus
Hawaii: Pleasant Holidays
Mexico: Funjet Vacations
Luxury: Abercrombie & Kent
Group Packaged: GOGO Vacations
Escorted Sales & Service: Globus
Packaged Sales & Service: Travel Impressions
Escorted Overall: Globus
Packaged Overall: Delta Vacations
Best in Cruise Lines
Domestic: Carnival Cruise Line
Alaska: Princess Cruises
Caribbean: Royal Caribbean International
Europe: Celebrity Cruises
Hawaii/Pacific: Norwegian Cruise Line
Under 1,000 Berths: Seabourn
Premium: Celebrity Cruises
Luxury: Crystal Cruises
River Cruising: Viking River Cruises
Best World Cruise Itinerary: Holland America Line
Best Family Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Expedition: Celebrity Cruises
Best Cuisine: Oceania Cruises
Best Entertainment: Royal Caribbean International
Best Private Island/Destination: Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line
River Cruise Sales & Service: Viking River Cruises
Sales & Service: Royal Caribbean International
Overall: Royal Caribbean International
Best in Cruise Ships
River Cruising: AmaKristina, AmaWaterways
New: Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Cruise Line
Premium: Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Cruises
Luxury: Seven Seas Explorer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Overall Individual: Harmony of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International
Best in Destinations
Africa: South Africa
Asia/Pacific: Australia
Canada: Vancouver
Caribbean: Dominican Republic
Central/South America: Costa Rica
Europe: Ireland
Hawaii: Maui
Mexico: Riviera Maya
U.S. State: Hawaii
U.S. City: Las Vegas
Best Theme Park
Walt Disney World
Best Travel Agent Educational Program
Delta Vacations University -- Delta Vacations
Best Agent Loyalty Program
Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Rail Vacation
Rocky Mountaineer
Best GDS
Sabre
Best Insurance Provider
Allianz Global Assistance