AAA Travel Honors Suppliers For Excellence In The Industry

Annual preferred partner award winners announced

ORLANDO, Fla., March 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA, the nation's largest leisure travel organization, presented its 2009 Preferred Partner awards to 11 travel industry suppliers for excellence in marketing, service, sales support, product and technology. The awards, including the coveted AAA Travel Partner of the Year Award, were announced last night at a special AAA Travel Partner Appreciation Dinner in Dallas.

Air by Pleasant, Best Western International, Royal Caribbean International and General Tours World Traveler were recognized as Partner of the Year in their respective product categories for providing the best overall experience for AAA travel agency customers. Royal Caribbean International received the most awards, a total of four of the six awards in the cruise category, including Partner of the Year. AAA's preferred partners offer exclusive benefits and discounts to AAA members.

"AAA is able to provide consumers with access to unmatched travel values via its strong industry partnerships," said Doug Bower, vice president, AAA Travel. "The companies selected for this honor are setting the standard in providing our members and customers with premier travel experiences and outstanding service," he said.

AAA surveyed the association's club travel agency executives, asking them to rate the 40 preferred travel partners in five categories: marketing, service, product, sales support and technology. Awards for all categories:

For more information on AAA's preferred partners or to book your next vacation, visit your local AAA Travel Agency or AAA.com.

As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 51 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Visit AAA clubs at AAA.com.

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