GTC’s annual peer awards celebrate the advisors and partners defining the future of luxury travel

AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 10, 2026) – Global Travel Collection (GTC), the most influential network of independent travel advisors worldwide, tonight honored the best in luxury travel at the ARRIVE 2026 Awards Gala, held at the landmark Fairmont Austin in Austin, Texas. The winners — chosen entirely by industry peers — were revealed before an audience of more than 650 attendees, including global travel partners, GTC advisors, media guests and executive leadership from across the industry.

“These awards reflect the strength of the relationships at the heart of everything GTC does,” said Angie Licea, President of Global Travel Collection. “When partners recognize advisors, and advisors recognize partners, it signals a community that genuinely invests in one another’s success.”

Advisor Award Winners

• The Rising Star – Awarded to the advisor who, in the first years of their career, exemplifies true star quality in selling luxury travel products to high-net-worth clients.
  Winner: Brooke Liberman

• The Rock Star – Awarded to the advisor who is innovative in their collaboration with partners, delivering creative approaches that culminate in the best guest experience for their clients.
  Winner: Linda Sergeant
  
  
• The Legend – Awarded to the advisor who is stellar in all aspects of their role, admired by peers, and setting the bar high for all.
  Winner: Laura Chapman

Partner Award Winners

• Airline Partner of the Year – Delta Air Lines
• Hotel Partner of the Year – CURATED by Internova – Thompson Central Park
• Hotel Partner of the Year – SELECT by Internova – The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
• Ocean Cruise Line Partner of the Year – Regent Seven Seas
• River Cruise Line Partner of the Year – AmaWaterways
• Tour Partner of the Year – Tauck
• SELECT In-Country Partner of the Year – Eclectic Greece by Kyvernitis Travel
• Specialty Partner of the Year – EmpireCLS
• Trip Protection Partner of the Year – Arch RoamRight

GTC Ambassador Awards

GTC also honored two members of its community with the organization’s highest recognition for individual impact. The GTC Ambassador Award, Advisor was presented to Michelle Rosen, and the GTC Ambassador Award, Team Member was presented to Martin Rapp — both recognized for exceptional performance, leadership and commitment to the values that define GTC.

ARRIVE 2026

The awards gala capped ARRIVE 2026, GTC’s annual luxury travel conference, which brought together advisors, supplier partners and industry leaders for four days of strategic collaboration, business development and industry recognition. During the event, attendees participated in curated appointments, educational sessions and networking opportunities designed to strengthen industry partnerships and support advisor success.

Looking ahead, GTC announced that ARRIVE will return May 17-20, 2027, at the Arizona Biltmore, continuing the company’s commitment to fostering meaningful connections and advancing leadership across the luxury travel sector.

Advisors interested in learning more about joining Global Travel Collection and the resources available to support business growth can visit joinus.globaltravelcollection.com.

About Global Travel Collection

Global Travel Collection (GTC), part of Internova Travel Group, is the most influential collection of international luxury travel advisors. More than 1,500 GTC advisors are industry leaders in providing premium travel services to leisure travelers, corporate executives and the entertainment industry. GTC’s combined global reach and leverage translate into value, recognition and preferential treatment for its world traveler clients.