NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today announced the winners of the 2014 Travelzoo Awards. The annual awards shine a spotlight on companies that provide the year's very best travel and entertainment deals. The 2014 Travelzoo Award winners include well-known brands such as Atlantis, Cirque du Soleil, Qatar Airways, Tourism Ireland, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and outstanding local brands such as the Waldorf Astoria Berlin, the Vancouver Film Festival and the Ascot Racecourse.
"The Travelzoo Award is the ultimate stamp of approval. The winners go above and beyond to create experiences that surprise and delight our 27 million members," said Chris Loughlin, chief executive officer for Travelzoo. "The winners inspired millions of travelers to jump off the sofa and have a great time exploring the world."
Travelzoo Deal Experts select the award winners, using a five-point evaluation system that takes into account the quality, reliability, consistency, competitiveness and broad appeal. Winners in the Excellence Award category must also receive a positive rating from 95% of Travelzoo members who experienced a deal with the company.
For more information about the 2014 Travelzoo Awards, please visit www.travelzoo.com/tzoos.
The 2014 Travelzoo Award winners are:
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Best Deals from an Airline |
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United States: Virgin America |
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Canada: Porter Airlines |
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Europe: Qatar Airways |
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Best Deals from a Cruise Company |
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United States: CruCon Cruise Outlet |
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Canada: Cruise Connections Canada |
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Europe: Iglu |
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Best Deals from a Vacation Company |
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United States: Gate 1 Travel |
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Canada: Indus Travels |
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Europe: Sinorama Holidays |
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Best Deals from a Destination Marketing Organization | |
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United States: Tourism Ireland |
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Canada: Tourism Whistler |
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Europe: Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority |
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Best Deals from a Hotel Company |
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide |
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Excellence Award - Individual Hotel |
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United States |
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Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort |
Amelia Island, FL |
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Hotel Monaco Baltimore |
Baltimore, MD |
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The Osthoff Resort |
Elkhart Lake, WI |
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Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite |
Fish Camp, CA |
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The Palms Casino Resort |
Las Vegas, NV |
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Wyndham Garden Chinatown |
New York, NY |
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Hyatt Regency Orlando |
Orlando, FL |
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Hyatt Regency Hill Country |
San Antonio, TX |
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Vintners Inn |
Santa Rosa, CA |
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The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort |
Scottsdale, AZ |
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Canada |
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Pillar and Post |
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON |
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Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa |
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Resort & Conference Centre |
Parksville, BC |
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Auberge Saint-Antoine |
Québec City, QC |
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The Omni King Edward Hotel |
Toronto, ON |
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The Sutton Place Hotel |
Vancouver, BC |
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Caribbean and Mexico |
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Esperanza, An Auberge Resort |
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |
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Atlantis |
Paradise Island, Bahamas |
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Europe |
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A-ROSA Sylt |
List, Germany |
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Hôtel Marais Hôme |
Paris, France |
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Metropole Hotel |
Powys, Wales |
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Berg Luxury Hotel |
Rome, Italy |
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Excellence Award - Entertainment |
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United States |
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Disney Theatrical Group |
New York, NY |
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American Players Theatre |
Spring Green, WI |
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Lift For Life Gym |
St. Louis, MO |
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Madame Tussauds Hollywood |
Hollywood, CA |
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The Houston Museum of Natural Science |
Houston, TX |
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Canada |
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Calgary Stampede |
Calgary, AB |
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Mirvish Productions |
Toronto, ON |
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National Ballet |
Toronto, ON |
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Vancouver Film Festival |
Vancouver, BC |
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Europe |
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Ascot Racecourse |
Berkshire, UK |
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Bevier Musikverlag |
Berlin, Germany |
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Cirque du Soleil |
Germany |
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Stage Entertainment |
London, UK |
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Excellence Award - Restaurant |
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United States |
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Carnivale |
Chicago, IL |
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Stetson's at the Hyatt Regency Chicago |
Chicago, IL |
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Talara |
Baltimore, MD |
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Tirami Su Italian Restaurant |
Northville, MI |
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Villa Mayfair |
Coconut Grove, FL |
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Canada |
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Bistro Pastis |
Vancouver, BC |
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Globe Bistro |
Toronto, ON |
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Table 17 |
Toronto, ON |
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Tapas at Embrujo |
Toronto, ON |
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Europe |
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bigBOX Hotel |
Kempten, Germany |
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Galvin at Windows at London Hilton |
London, UK |
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The Park Terrace at Royal Garden Hotel |
London, UK |
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Waldorf Astoria |
Berlin, Germany |
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Excellence Award – Spa |
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United States |
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Aji Spa at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa |
Chandler, AZ |
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The Spa at The Four Seasons Hotel |
Westlake Village, CA |
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Ihilani Spa at JW Marriott Ihilani |
Ko'Olina, HI |
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SpaTerre at The Hotel Viking |
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The Grapeseed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa |
Temecula, CA |
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Canada |
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eforea at Hilton Toronto |
Toronto, ON |
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The Spa at The Four Seasons |
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Whistler Resort and Spa |
Whistler, BC |
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Gibson Spa at The Fairmont |
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Queen Elizabeth |
Montreal, QC |
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The Spa at The Four Seasons Toronto |
Toronto, ON |
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Europe |
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Escape Studio |
Essex, UK |
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Saunapark Siebengebirge |
Königswinter, Germany |
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The Elms |
Worcester, UK |
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Vitalium |
Windhagen, Germany |
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Excellence Award – Attractions and Activities | |
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United States |
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Bok Tower Gardens |
Lake Wales, FL |
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Manatee Queen |
Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
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Pilgrim Belle Cruises |
Plymouth, MA |
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Renault Winery |
Egg Harbor Township, NJ |
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
Cleveland, OH |
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Canada |
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1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises |
Brockville, ON |
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Hockley Valley Resort |
Orangeville, ON |
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Safari Niagara |
Stevensville, ON |
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Spring Tide Whale Watching |
Victoria, BC |
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Europe |
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard |
Portsmouth, UK |
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Münchener Stadtrundfahrten |
Munich, Germany |
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Paris en Seine |
Paris, France |
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Kelmscott Manor |
Gloucestershire, UK |
About Travelzoo
Travelzoo Inc. is a global Internet media company. With more than 27 million members in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and 25 offices worldwide, Travelzoo® publishes deals from more than 2,000 travel, entertainment and local companies. Travelzoo Deal Experts review offers to find the best deals and confirm their true value. In Asia Pacific, Travelzoo is independently owned and operated by Travelzoo (Asia) Ltd. and Travelzoo Japan K.K. under a license agreement with Travelzoo Inc.
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Media Contact:
Christie McConnell
Travelzoo, North America
+1 (212) 484-4912
cmcconnell@travelzoo.com
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