Top luxury travel advisors and partners honored in a night of celebration and shared success

“To all our winners: You’re not just part of our story—you’re shaping the future of luxury travel.” – Angie Licea, President of Global Travel Collection

NEW YORK (May 20, 2025) – Global Travel Collection (GTC) rolled out the red carpet at the iconic Arizona Biltmore Hotel, honoring the best and brightest in luxury travel at its marquee event, ARRIVE. This year’s annual peer-voted awards celebrated the advisors and partners redefining what it means to travel well.

The ARRIVE Awards honor visionaries who go above and beyond with creativity, collaboration and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

“What makes these awards stand out is the mutual admiration behind them: our advisors lifting up our partners, and our partners shining a light on our advisors,” said Angie Licea, President of Global Travel Collection. “It’s more than recognition—it’s a reflection of the trust, teamwork and excellence that power GTC.”

2025 Global Travel Collection Advisor Awards

• The Rising Star – Recognizing emerging talent in luxury travel sales
  Winner: Cayla Chipp
  Nominees: Caline Basroon, Kevin Borzenski, Griffen Bruehl, Brooke Liberman

• The Rock Star – Honoring innovation, collaboration, and client experience
  Winner: Josh Alexander
  Nominees: Tiffany Bondurant, Jonny Drubel, Michael Retsina, Ben Yefet

• The Legend – Celebrating long-standing excellence and industry leadership
  Winner: Lisa Cohen
  Nominees: Jody Bear, G Squared Travel (Robert Goldstein & Joshua Greenberg), Ellien Landy, Rae Ellen Valade

• The GTC Ambassador Award – Recognizing outstanding dedication to GTC’s mission and values
  Winners: Andy and Elaine Pesky
  This inaugural award, selected by the GTC executive team, honors individuals who inspire others, drive meaningful growth and uphold the highest standards.

2025 Global Travel Collection Partner Awards

• Airline Partner of the Year – Excellence in the Internova air program
  Winner: Delta Air Lines
  Nominees: Alaska/Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines

• Hotel Partner of the Year – CURATED by Internova – Voted by advisors in the CURATED Hotels & Resorts by Internova program
  Winner: Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa (Grand Cayman)
  Nominees: Andaz Mexico City Condesa, Hyde Ibiza, La Fantaisie (Paris), Santo Mauro Luxury Collection (Madrid)

• Hotel Partner of the Year – SELECT by Internova– Voted by advisors in the SELECT Hotels & Resorts by Internova program
  Winner: Hotel Hassler Roma (Rome)
  Nominees: Bvlgari Tokyo, One&Only Aesthesis (Greece), The Emory London, The Lana Dubai

• Ocean Cruise Line Partner of the Year – Excellence in ocean, yacht and expedition cruising
  Winner: Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  Nominees: Celebrity Cruises, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Seabourn, Silversea Cruises

• River Cruise Line Partner of the Year – Outstanding performance in river cruising
  Winner: AmaWaterways
  Nominees: Avalon Waterways, Scenic, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise, Viking

• SELECT In-Country Partner of the Year – Recognizing top destination partners
  Winner: Queen of Clubs (UK, Italy, France, Switzerland)
  Nominees: GILTEDGE Travel, Memorable Travel Group, Remote Lands, Travelive

• Specialty Partner of the Year – Recognizing exceptional specialty service providers
  Winner: EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services
  Nominees: Allianz Partners, Chubb, Luggage Free, Project Expedition

These awards honor the exceptional advisors and partners who deliver unforgettable experiences and set new standards for luxury travel.

Licea added: “To all our winners: You’re not just part of our story—you’re shaping the future of luxury travel.”

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.