ACV hosts annual “Simply the Best” awards
Air Canada Vacations has announced the winners of its second annual Simply the Best Awards, which took place virtually on March 5, 2024.
This prestigious event recognized the outstanding contributions and achievements of independent travel advisors within the ACV@Home Program.
Launched just one year ago, ACV@Home has quickly become a cornerstone of support for independent travel advisors, offering tools, training, and community engagement opportunities.
Empowering travel advisors
In its inaugural year, ACV@Home has empowered advisors across Canada to thrive in their businesses, adapting to new challenges and embracing innovative solutions.
“We’re proud to highlight the resilience and determination of all independent travel advisors,” said Ana Paula De Souza, director of sales at Air Canada Vacations. “The 2024 Simply the Best Awards celebrate their unwavering commitment to excellence, showcasing the remarkable achievements and enduring spirit of our community.”
Games & prizes
De Souza kicked off the ceremony joined by hosts Krista Rothfuchs, and Tina Kensett from Air Canada Vacations. The event was attended by nearly 350 Independent Travel Advisors who participated in games and won prizes while learning of all the exciting details about what’s to come for the ACV@Home community of advisors.
The independent travel advisors in attendance eagerly watched as their colleagues and peers were recognized and awarded in the following categories:
- Top Diversified Sales: This category focused on advisors who have made a noticeable effort to sell across Air Canada Vacations’ diverse Sun, Europe, USA, Cruise, and ePackages.
- Top Group Awards: Six top producing group agents – A winner for each network
- Top Overall Sales: Three top agents walked away with prizes – the gold winner was awarded with 2 air seats to any sun destination that Air Canada Vacations offers
- Rising Star: This category focused on advisors who have substantially grown their Air Canada Vacations sales from 2022 to 2023.
The categories outlined above each showcase the efforts of an agent across the following host agencies: TravelOnly, Trevello, Centre Holidays, Nexion, Independent by Flight Centre and The Travel Agent Next Door.
