TLN’s award-winning tools and programs help agencies achieve record sales and earn a place at the annual Golden Circle gathering

NEW YORK (September 30, 2025) – Travel Leaders Network (TLN)’s top Associate (franchise) agencies celebrated a highly successful year with an unforgettable journey along the Mekong River. Represented by top Associate agency owners, the group achieved a record-breaking number of sales during the qualification period – a testament to the power of TLN’s award-winning tools, training and marketing programs.

The Golden Circle is the top-selling 30 members of TLN’s Associates. Associates are franchisees who are able to use the Travel Leaders brand and have access to all of the network’s programs as well as special programs meant exclusive to Associates, like the Executive Forum and corporate travel management programs.

To honor these exceptional results, TLN curated an exclusive experience designed to reward excellence at the highest level. From immersive cultural excursions to luxury hospitality, every detail of the journey underscored the value these advisors bring to their clients and to the network. By recognizing these top performers in such a meaningful way, TLN reaffirmed its commitment to celebrating the talent, professionalism and dedication that sets its members apart as leaders in the travel industry.

“Associates are some of our most involved and successful members,” said Lindsay Pearlman, President of Travel Leaders Network. “They are also a tight-knit group, and celebrating these achievements together builds camaraderie and motivation to finish the year strong and set even higher goals for 2026.”

Now in its 23rd year, the Golden Circle gathering brings top-performing Associate agencies to destinations that not only showcase strong travel industry partnerships but also offer immersive experiences. Past trips have included France, Croatia and Italy.

This year’s Golden Circle event took place from August 25 – September 1, 2025, with attendees enjoying a luxury river cruise through Southeast Asia. Cultural and sightseeing excursions included visiting ancient temples, exploring bustling night markets, learning about the Khmer Rouge genocide and connecting with local communities along the Mekong River.

“Travel Leaders Network gives its Associates the resources they need to grow, from exclusive supplier programs to powerful marketing and technology solutions, and then celebrates their success in ways that inspire and motivate,” Pearlman continued. “This year’s Golden Circle not only rewarded top performance, but also gave participants firsthand insight into one of the most sought-after travel styles, river cruising, which they can bring back to their teams and clients.”

For travel agencies interested in learning more about the award-winning programs and diverse offerings of Travel Leaders Network in leisure and luxury travel, business travel, honeymoon and destination weddings – as well as active and adventure travel – visit TravelLeadersNetwork.com.

About Travel Leaders Network

Travel Leaders Network (www.TravelLeaders.com), an Internova Travel Group company, assists millions of leisure and business travelers annually and is one of the largest sellers of luxury travel, cruises and tours in the travel agency industry, with approximately 5,700 travel agency locations across the United States and Canada.