Anthony Travel Named North America’s Leading Travel Agency

JAMAICA — Anthony Travel is on top of the world for the second consecutive year, after being voted North America’s Leading Travel Agency at the World Travel Awards™ on Friday, October 22, 2010. During The Americas Gala Awards Ceremony at Sandals Whitehouse, Jamaica, Manon Han, Executive Vice-President of the World Travel Group, presented the coveted award to Anthony Travel and designated the sports and university travel agency as an industry leader.

“Winning once again at the World Travel Awards™ is an amazing achievement for Anthony Travel,” said John Anthony, President and CEO. “We are grateful to our clients who allow us to go to work for them every day, and to our associates who go to extraordinary lengths to ensure their happiness.  Winning is always fun, and it is especially rewarding when it becomes embedded in our culture. We will enjoy celebrating this prestigious award with associates and clients around the world.”

Anthony Travel, a nationally recognized leader in university and sports travel management, has more than 25 offices nationwide and makes travel effortless for  many leading universities across the country.

“Winning this title is a testament to the hard work and level of service that Anthony Travel delivers to their clients,” said Kevin White, Director of Athletics at Duke University. “Anthony Travel is setting an industry example and we’re happy to be associated with this award winning organization.”

“This award solidifies what the UCLA Athletic Department has known about Anthony Travel for years,” said Dan Guerrero, Director of Athletics at UCLA. “Their commitment to maintaining and enhancing partner relationships, and their perseverance to provide creative travel solutions in a difficult economy is second to none. We appreciate Anthony Travel’s partnership and congratulate them on this tremendous accomplishment.”

By providing professional expertise and extraordinary service, Anthony Travel has had tremendous growth in the past year. In 2010, Iowa State University, Montana State University, Northwestern University, St. John’s University, University of Toledo and the University of Wisconsin selected Anthony Travel to service their athletic departments, in addition to Georgetown University and the U.S. Naval Academy for their campus travel needs.

“Although our relationship has been brief, Anthony Travel has proven to be a tremendous asset to the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department,” said Barry Alvarez, Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin. “This award speaks volumes about their commitment to client satisfaction and their willingness to go above and beyond. We look forward to enhancing our relationship and are proud to be affiliated with their success.”

Anthony Travel also serves as the travel provider for many conferences, events and sports organizations throughout the country, including Disney Sports Attractions, ESPN Regional Television, National Association of Sports Commissions, the New York Road Runners, the U.S. Soccer Federation, U.S. Youth Soccer and other top sports organizations.

“The Anthony Travel name is gold, said Don Shumacher, Executive Director of the National Association of Sports Commissions. “They operate in a very difficult industry, yet you won’t find anyone with a negative thing to say about the company.”

The World Travel Awards™ are the most comprehensive and prestigious awards program in the global travel industry. Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as the “travel industry’s equivalent to the Oscars,” the program has honored more than 6,000 award recipients since beginning in 1993. Anthony Travel has received the award for North America’s Leading Travel Agency in 2007, 2009 and 2010.