Oceania Cruises Wins Big Again at Virtuoso® Gala Awards Notches Top Prize for Sixth Consecutive Year
MIAMI – August 12, 2016– Oceania Cruises took top honors at the Virtuoso® Gala Awards at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for an unprecedented sixth year in a row. Virtuoso travel advisors named Oceania Cruises as the ”Best Premium Cruise Line” at its prestigious 2016 Virtuoso Awards last night. The honor occurred before more than 2,800 of luxury travel’s most prominent figures during a gala dinner that marked the culmination of the 28th annual Virtuoso Travel Week and was hosted by Virtuoso Chairman and CEO Matthew D. Upchurch.
The Virtuoso Awards are unique, as they allow travel industry peers to recognize each other for excellence. The network’s partners vote for the winning agencies and advisors, while agency members select partner winners. This year Virtuoso received more than 2,200 votes from its members and partners.
“The Virtuoso Awards honor the agencies, advisors and partners who are constantly innovating to create amazing memorable experiences for luxury travelers,” said Upchurch. “This network is always raising the bar on the definition of excellence, and this year’s winners such as Oceania Cruises have been recognized by their colleagues as truly exceptional in their given area.”
“We are honored and humbled to win this prestigious award for a sixth consecutive year,” shared Jason Montague, president and chief operating officer for Oceania Cruises. “Virtuoso agencies entrust us to provide an exceptional cruise experience for their clients every day. To be awarded with Virtuoso’s highest recognition possible is a testament to the hard work and tremendous effort our entire team puts forward each and every day to deliver on that promise.”
Oceania Cruises is widely recognized for serving the finest cuisine at sea and has become the cruise line of choice for connoisseurs of food and wine by offering exquisite meals prepared by talented chefs utilizing the highest-quality ingredients in the line’s expertly designed, state-of-the-art kitchens.
For more information on Oceania Cruises or to receive a brochure, guests can visit OceaniaCruises.com, call 855-OCEANIA or contact a professional travel agent.
About Oceania Cruises
Featuring a fleet of intimate and luxurious ships, Oceania Cruises offers an unrivaled vacation experience renowned for the finest cuisine at sea and destination-rich itineraries spanning the globe. Seasoned world travelers are drawn to Oceania Cruises’ expertly crafted voyages, which call on more than 365 ports across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and the Americas. Spacious and elegant accommodations aboard the 684-guest Regatta, Insignia, Nautica and Sirena and the 1,250-guest Marina and Riviera invite guests to explore the world in unparalleled comfort and style.
About Virtuoso
Virtuoso® is the leading international travel agency network specializing in luxury and experiential travel. This by-invitationonly organization comprises over 390 agency members with more than 11,400 elite travel advisors in 40 countries throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Drawing upon its preferred relationships with 1,700 of the world’s best hotels and resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour companies and premier destinations, the network provides its upscale clientele with exclusive amenities, rare experiences and privileged access. More than (U.S.) $15.5 billion in annual travel sales makes Virtuoso a powerhouse in the luxury travel industry. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.
CONTACT:
Jason Lasecki
Oceania Cruises
305-514-3912
jlsaecki@ncl.com
