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Seattle, WA, March 13, 2025:
Travel Answers Group, a premier provider of luxury and bespoke global travel experiences, has been honored with a TravelAge West 2025 Editor’s Pick Award in the category of Best Tour Operator – Asia and South Pacific as part of the magazine’s esteemed annual WAVE Awards.
Now in its 20th year, the WAVE (Western Agents’ Vote of Excellence) Awards recognize the industry’s most exceptional travel suppliers, as chosen by travel advisors across the U.S. Travel Answers Group’s nomination underscores its unwavering commitment to curating one-of-a-kind, immersive travel experiences and its position as a trusted leader in the Asia and South Pacific travel market.
The Editor’s Picks were selected by TravelAge West’s editorial team, led by VP/Editorial Director Ken Shapiro and Editor-in-Chief Mindy Poder, through an in-depth evaluation process that included product analysis, on-site visits, and a survey of top travel advisors and industry experts.
With this distinction, Travel Answers Group is now in the running for the coveted WAVE Award, which will be determined by a TravelAge West readers’ choice poll, open from March 24 through April 25. Travel professionals and industry insiders can cast their votes at: www.TravelAgeWest.com/WAVE/Vote.
As a recognized industry leader, Travel Answers Group has an extensive network of consortia partnerships and a nationwide network of highly engaged travel advisors. What sets the company apart is its team of destination specialists with in-person professional and personal experience in each region, ensuring that every itinerary is infused with authentic local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Whether crafting an exclusive overwater bungalow retreat in Bora Bora, a private guided culinary tour through Japan, or an off-the-beaten-path island-hopping adventure in Fiji, Travel Answers Group continues to redefine luxury and experiential travel in the Asia and South Pacific region.
“At Travel Answers Group, we create unforgettable, immersive journeys tailored to the unique desires of every traveler. Being recognized for our excellence in Asia and the South Pacific is a testament to our deep-rooted expertise, our unrivaled network of travel advisors, and our commitment to delivering truly bespoke experiences. This nomination reflects the passion of our team and the trust our clients place in us to craft journeys beyond expectations,” said Kirk Demeter, CEO at Travel Answers Group.
Winners will be announced at the WAVE Awards Gala on June 5 at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, California. TravelAge West will also highlight award winners in a special WAVE Awards feature in its July 14 issue.
For more information about Travel Answers Group and its award-winning travel experiences across the South Pacific, Asia, Africa and Islands and the Middle East, visit www.travelanswersgroup.com.
Travel Answers is the expert at creating customized bespoke journeys to destinations including Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Africa, and Asia. Travel Answers family of brands includes Down Under Answers, Travel2, Islands in the Sun, Africa Answers and Asia Answers. Founded in 1992 by CEO/Founder Kirk Demeter, Travel Answers has established itself as a trusted partner in the travel industry, and is known for its commitment to quality, reliability and customer care. Our team of Destination Specialists has either lived in or deeply immersed themselves in the destinations we promote, helping to deliver a seamless experience to our Travel Advisor partners. Travel Answers are proud partners of USTOA, where Kirk Demeter serves as a Board member. For more information about Travel Answers and our services, please contact us via email at support@travelanswersgroup.com or phone at 800.788.6685.
TravelAge West is the leading trade media outlet for travel advisors and the travel industry in the 15 Western U.S. states. Serving more than 21,000 readers for 55 years, the brand is a main source of news and product information for the region’s agents and travel executives. TravelAgeWest.com is a two-time winner of a Gold Award from the North American Travel Journalists Association for Best Travel Journalism Website. TravelAge West is a part of Northstar Travel Group LLC, a worldwide provider of information, news, and data for the travel and hospitality industry. Northstar Travel Group is based in Rutherford, N.J.
Manmeet Singh
Director of Marketing, Travel Answers Group
manmeet.singh@travelanswersgroup.com
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