AmaWaterways, Celebrity Cruises, and Hilton Win AAA Travel Partner of the Year Awards

OCEANSIDE, CA (October 29, 2024) – AAA Travel, one of North America’s largest leisure travel agencies, unveiled its Partner of the Year Awards at its annual Travel Conference held in Oceanside, California this year. These highly coveted awards recognize the partners’ commitment to providing AAA travel agents and members with exemplary travel services in their respective product categories and for marketing, member service, and travel agency support. Additionally, AAA’s top-performing agents were honored with Travel Agent Superlative Awards for sales performance.  

“At AAA, we make dreams come true, but we don’t do it alone,” said Stacey Barber, AAA Travel Vice President. “We are honored to work with the most trusted and prestigious travel brands that offer exceptional value to our members. With these awards, we recognize this group of industry leaders and our top AAA travel agents and say thank you for their tireless work and commitment to excellence.” 

AAA Travel Partner of the Year Award Winners 2024 

River Cruise: AmaWaterways  

Ocean Cruise: Celebrity Cruises  

Lodging: Hilton  

Escorted Tour: AAA Member Choice Vacations  

Independent Tour: Pleasant Holidays  

AAA Travel Best in Class Award Winners 2024   

Best in Marketing  

Cruise: AmaWaterways  

Lodging: Hyatt  

Tour: Trafalgar 

Best in Member Support  

Cruise:  Royal Caribbean International  

Lodging: Marriott 

Tour: Pleasant Holidays  

Best in Travel Agency Support  

Cruise: Celebrity Cruises  

Lodging: Hilton  

Tour: Pleasant Holidays  

AAA Travel Agents’ Choice Award Winner 2024  

Viking Ocean and River  

AAA Travel Sustainability Award Winner 2024   

The Travel Corporation 

AAA Travel Conference Superlative Award Winners 2024   

Highest Association Sales Volume Overall: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club 

Highest Association Revenue Produced Overall: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington 

Highest Association Preferred Cruise Sales: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington 

Highest Association Preferred Tour Sales: Danielle Allard, AAA Northeast 

Highest Allianz Sales: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington  

Best in Class Award Winners 2024  

Highest Association Sales Volume Overall  

Mega/Large Club: Danielle Allard, AAA Northeast  

Mid-Size Club: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington  

Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club 

CAA: Novella Troia, CAA Club Group 

Highest Association Revenue Produced Overall  

Mega/Large Club: Joanna Kuo, AAA Club Alliance 

Mid-Size Club: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington  

Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club 

CAA: Novella Troia, CAA Club Group 

Highest Association Preferred Cruise Sales  

Mega/Large Club: Hope Martin, The Auto Club Group  

Mid-Size Club: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington  

Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club 

Highest Association Preferred Tour Sales  

Mega/Large Club: Danielle Allard, AAA Northeast  

Mid-Size Club : Mamie Cimato, AAA Western & Central New York 

Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club 

Highest Association Allianz Sales  

Mega/Large Club: Rhonda Bartnikowski, Auto Club Enterprises                                

Mid-Size Club : Valerie Rose, AAA Washington  

Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club  

The AAA Travel Partner of the Year Award selection process included surveys and evaluations from the association’s club travel agency executives. Superlative Awards are based on agents’ leisure travel productivity and leisure group sales from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Thousands of agents were eligible for the awards, and AAA clubs nominated their top achievers.  

About AAA   

Started in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart a path for better roads in America and advocate for safe mobility, AAA has transformed into one of North America’s largest membership organizations. Today, AAA delivers exceptional roadside assistance, helps travelers plan their dream vacations and adventures, offers exclusive member discounts and benefits, and provides trusted financial and insurance services – all to enhance the life journey of our 65+ million members across North America, including nearly 58 million in the United States. To learn more about all AAA offers or become a member, visit AAA.com.