Travel Guru's 4th Annual Industry Appreciation & Awards
Showing our appreciation to the BDM’s (Business Development Managers) & Travel Industry Representatives.
On February 3rd, 2018 the 4th Annual Industry Appreciation & Awards Night was held at the Atlas Steak & Fish Restaurant inside the brand-new Ice District in Edmonton, Alberta. The event featured an awards presentation, premium dinner & drinks & the crooner pop/jazz sounds of Graham Dyck. Travel Industry representatives enjoyed a night filled with appreciation for the thankless work they do every day. Many amazing BDM’s taking home some spectacular awards, and everyone was feeling the love and appreciation of their fellow peers.
Awards Presented
BDM OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the BDM which excels in every category being most outstanding BDM in his/her territory. Support, passion, motivator; this BDM has it all. An award of highest excellence.
Winner for the 2nd year in a row: FREDDIE MARSH, PLAYA RESORTS
TOP BDM GROWTH
Awarded to the BDM that strives for growth of sales, provides focused sales training and supports his/her travel agents with the focus on growth of both his/her brand and the travel agents numbers. Growth is never by chance; it is the result of the hard work of forces working together starting with a great BDM.
Winner for the 3rd year in a row: JEFF CARPENTER, TRAVEL BRANDS
TOP BDM SUPPORT
Awarded to the BDM that extends a consistent support branch to his/her travel agents. When in need this BDM can be your lifeline in this industry. Having a supportive BDM is the most important trait of them all.
Winner for the 3rd year in a row: GREG DUHAIME, MANULIFE
TOP BDM PASSION Awarded to the BDM that lives and breaths his/her brand. The impact of this BDM's influence and inspiration gets results. Spreading his/her passion by the hard work they do that inspires everyone around them to do better.
Winner for the 2nd year in a row: GARY ARMSTRONG, G ADVENTURES
TOP BDM SOCIAL MEDIA
Awarded to the BDM with the best social media presence, content creator and a driving force in innovative social media marketing.
Winner for the 2nd year in a row: FREDDIE MARSH, PLAYA RESORTS
TOP BDM MOTIVATOR
Awarded to the BDM that is the ultimate motivator of his/her peers and travel agents. Happiness goes hand in hand with staying motivated. This BDM exemplifies Happiness.
Winner: Joel Danyluk, Contiki
TOP BDM AMBASSADOR
Awarded to the BDM that is the ultimate ambassador to his/her fellow colleagues. Selfless when it comes to his/her other "competitors" lending a helping hand when needed to better our industry.
Winner: Jennifer Bradley, Transat Holidays
INDUSTRY AMBASSADOR
AWARD Truly a selfless award for the constant hard work of this travel industry professional. Day in and day out this person works to better our industry and sets the bar high for anyone to follow his/her footsteps.
Winner for the 2nd year in a row: SUE URIE, TRAVEL LEADERS
Industry Hall Of Fame
Awarded to the industry representative for their life long service to our industry. They deserve the highest of honors and thankfulness.
Winner: Jodine Clement, Barcelo Hotels
GURU OF THE YEAR Awarded to the Travel Guru of the year for excellence in customer support and going above and beyond his/her duty. Also awarded for excellent BDM relations and growth.
Winner: VALERIE WILD, TRAVEL GURUS
Join us in thanking & recognizing the Travel Industry Representatives for the thankless work they put in helping Travel Agents all over Canada, making a huge difference to our client’s happiness and our Travel Agent career growth.
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Hidar Elmais at 780-758-8747 ext 505 or email at info@travelgurus.ca.