The Cocktail Reception begins at 6:00PM followed by dinner and the awards ceremony at 7:00pm

The annual awards gala recognizes the highest levels of excellence in group travel. The event will be hosted by Dylan Ratigan, former MSNBC talk show host, along with HotelPlanner Co-founder & CEO Tim Hentschel. 

The evening will feature exciting entertainment and several giveaways including the original 2023 AGTA poster created by artist Laurence Gartel, the Father of Digital Art.

This year’s World Hospitality Award winner is Flavor Flav, who will be in attendance. 

Entertainment is legendary Hip Hop artist Rob Base who will be performing during the dinner along with DJ Dalton.

honoring the finest in group travel

The American Group Travel Awards (AGTA) recognizes organizations and individuals who represent the leaders in group travel. There are 10 award categories recognizing the best operators that service and deliver outstanding group travel experiences.

Award Winners!

Destination Award Winners

Best Wedding Destination: Honolulu

Best Destination for Sporting Events: Tampa Bay

Best Destination for Youth Sports: Orlando

Best Destination for Music Festivals: Austin, TX for Austin City Limits & Chicago for Lollapolooza (co-winners)

Best Destination for Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties: Las Vegas

Hotel Industry Award Winners

Best Hotel Brand - Youth Sports Team Travel: Best Western Hotels & Resorts

Best Hotel Management Company - Groups & Meetings: Hotel Equities

Best Hotel Brand - Groups & Meetings: Wyndam Hotels & Resorts

Best Hotel Brand - Luxury Meetings & Events: The Ritz-Carlton

Best Hotel Brand - New Group Technology: Hilton Worldwide

Sponsorship of the American Group Travel Awards is an ideal way to promote your company or product to group travel organizers and to the travel & Tourism Industry

You will be included in all digital and print press and marketing material leading up to, during, and after the event.

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