Playa Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Top Travel Agents with Enchanting Wonka-Themed “Spotlight Awards” Ceremony at Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. – June 10, 2024 – Playa Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: PLYA, Playa), a leading owner and operator of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean, proudly hosted the 2024 Spotlight Awards at the luxurious beachfront Hyatt Ziva Cancun. The 4-day, 3-night celebration honored the outstanding achievements of their most successful travel agent partners with more than 100 attendees treated to culinary adventures, unique entertainment, and whimsical surprises inspired by the magical world of Willy Wonka.
“We’re incredibly proud to bring back our annual Spotlight Awards and honor the remarkable commitment and partnership of our travel agents,” said Dean Sullivan, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Playa Hotels & Resorts. “In 2023, USA and Canada travel agents were responsible for 20% of Playa Hotels & Resorts business, contributing more than $206 million. Based on their year-to-date performance in 2024, this sector is on track to exceed last year’s performance, suggesting significant growth and a bright future for Playa.”
The Annual Spotlight Awards celebrate Playa’s top Travel Advisors, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to promoting and supporting Playa. These advisors earn their invitation by not only selling Playa resorts but by booking and registering a minimum of 400 room nights in the previous calendar year.
Announced during an Awards Gala on June 4, 2024, the 2024 Spotlight Award winners include:
TOP PRODUCER FOR MEXICO - USA: Amanda Scott, Tycoon Travel Club
TOP PRODUCER FOR MEXICO - CANADA: Filomena Punzo Dunn, Travel Masters
TOP PRODUCER FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - USA: Alina Kosman, ATG Travel
TOP PRODUCER FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - CANADA: Joanne Moore, The Travel Agent Next Door
TOP PRODUCER FOR JAMAICA - USA: Patricia Stevens, Protravel Inc.
TOP PRODUCER FOR JAMAICA - CANADA: Micaela McFarquhar, Intimate Affairs & Escapes - TTAND
TOP PRODUCER FOR SUITE CATEGORIES - USA: Christopher Stancato, Good Land Travel
TOP PRODUCER FOR SUITE CATEGORIES - CANADA: Lindsey Adler, Flight Centre
TOP WEDDING AGENT - USA: Debra Kasen, Romance Globe Travel
TOP WEDDING AGENT - CANADA: Micaela McFarquhar, Intimate Affairs & Escapes - TTAND
MOMENTUM AWARD - USA: Travelmation
MOMENTUM AWARD - CANADA: Trevello
TOP WEDDING AGENCY - NORTH AMERICA: Destify
TOP PRODUCER FOR WESTCOAST USA: Debra Kasen, Romance Globe Travel
TOP PRODUCER FOR WESTERN CANADA: Cindy Gaudet, Fareconnect
TOP PRODUCER FOR MIDWEST USA: Shelli Nornes, Romance Travel Group
TOP PRODUCER FOR ONTARIO CANADA: Vikas Malhotra, itravel2000
TOP PRODUCER FOR MID CENTRAL USA: Jacqueline Panza, Liberty Travel
TOP PRODUCER FOR TOLA & NM USA: Amanda Scott, Tycoon Travel Club
TOP PRODUCER FOR EASTERN CANADA: Richard Kelly, Voyages Synergia Aquaterra
TOP PRODUCER FOR NORTHEAST USA: Alina Kosman, ATG Travel
TOP PRODUCER FOR SOUTHEAST USA: Patricia Stevens, Protravel Inc.
TOP SELLING AGENT - USA: Debra Kasen, Romance Globe Travel
TOP SELLING AGENT - CANADA: Vikas Malhotra, itravel2000
TOP SELLING AGENCY - USA: Destify
TOP SELLING AGENCY - CANADA: The Travel Agent Next Door
SOCIAL MEDIA AWARD - USA: Christopher Stancato, Good Land Travel
SOCIAL MEDIA AWARD - CANADA: Mahla Pourshamsa, The Eventeur - Trevello
AMBASSADOR AWARD - USA: Shelli Nornes, Romance Travel Group
AMBASSADOR AWARD - CANADA: Angie Brevetti, The Travel Agent Next Door
During the celebration, the company announced that over the next five years, Playa Hotels & Resorts will expand its portfolio with new properties in key destinations, enhance existing resorts, and forge strategic partnerships with global hospitality brands. Upcoming openings for 2024 include Kimpton Tres Rios and Paraiso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Adult All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico, and Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. For more information about Playa Hotels & Resorts and their annual Spotlight Awards, please visit Agentcashplus.com.
About Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V., through its subsidiaries (NASDAQ: PLYA, “Playa”), is a leading owner, operator and developer of all-inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Playa currently owns and/or manages a total portfolio consisting of 24 resorts (9,027 rooms) under the following brands: Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt Ziva, Hilton All-Inclusive, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Wyndham Alltra, Seadust, Kimpton, Jewel Resorts and The Luxury Collection. Playa leverages years of all-inclusive resort operating expertise and relationships with globally recognized hospitality brands to provide a best-in-class experience and exceptional value to guests, while building a direct relationship to improve customer acquisition cost and drive repeat business. For more information, please visit www.playaresorts.com.