SCOTTSDALE, AZ (October 29, 2025) – AAA Travel, one of North America’s largest leisure travel agencies, unveiled its Supplier of the Year Awards at its annual Travel Conference held in Scottsdale, Arizona this year. These awards recognize the suppliers’ commitment to providing AAA travel advisors and members with exemplary travel services in their respective product categories and for marketing, member service, and travel agency support. Additionally, AAA’s top-performing agents were honored with Travel Agent Superlative Awards for sales performance.
“AAA Travel is committed to making dreams come true, and we do that by collaborating with exceptional travel companies,” said Stacey Barber, AAA Travel Vice President. “We are honored to recognize these prestigious travel brands that offer exceptional value to our members. We’re also proud of our top-performing travel advisors who go above and beyond to ensure unforgettable experiences and dream vacations.”
AAA Travel Supplier of the Year Award Winners 2025
River Cruise: AmaWaterways
Ocean Cruise: Royal Caribbean
Lodging: Hilton
Escorted Tour: Member Choice Vacations
Independent Tour: Pleasant Holidays
AAA Travel Best in Class Award Winners 2025
Best in Marketing
Cruise: AmaWaterways
Lodging: Hyatt
Tour: Pleasant Holidays
Best in Member Support
Cruise: Royal Caribbean
Lodging: Marriott Bonvoy
Tour: Trafalgar
Best in Travel Agency Support
Cruise: Celebrity Cruises
Lodging: Choice Hotels International
Tour: Micato Safaris
AAA Travel Agents’ Choice Award Winners 2025
Ocean Cruise: Viking Ocean Cruises
River Cruise: Viking River Cruises
Expedition Cruise: Viking Expedition Voyages
Guided Tour: Member Choice Vacations
Independent Tour: Pleasant Holidays
Luxury Tour: Tauk
Lodging Category: Marriott Bonvoy
AAA Travel Sustainability Award Winner 2025
Hurtigruten
AAA Travel Conference Superlative Award Winners 2025
Highest Association Sales Volume Overall: Joanna Kuo, AAA Club Alliance
Highest Association Revenue Produced Overall: Joanna Kuo, AAA Club Alliance
Highest Association Preferred Cruise Sales: Joanna Kuo, AAA Club Alliance
Highest Association Preferred Tour Sales: Beth Rackham, The Auto Club Group
Highest Allianz Sales: Rhonda Bartnikowski, Auto Club Enterprises
Best in Class Award Winners 2025
Highest Association Sales Volume Overall
Mega/Large Club: Joanna Kuo, AAA Club Alliance
Mid-Size Club: Novella Troia, CAA Club Group
Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club
Highest Association Revenue Produced Overall
Mega/Large Club: Joanna Kuo, AAA Club Alliance
Mid-Size Club: Meghan Sheehan, AAA Western & Central New York
Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club
Highest Association Preferred Cruise Sales Overall
Mega/Large Club: Joanna Kuo, AAA Club Alliance
Mid-Size Club: Maria Shuler Nelson, AAA Washington
Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club
Highest Association Preferred Tour Sales Overall
Mega/Large Club: Beth Rackham, The Auto Club Group
Mid-Size Club: Mamie Cimato, AAA Western & Central New York
Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club
Highest Association Allianz Sales Overall
Mega/Large Club: Rhonda Bartnikowski, Auto Club Enterprises
Mid-Size Club: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington
Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club
The AAA Travel Supplier of the Year Awards selection process included surveys and evaluations from the association’s club travel agency executives. Superlative Awards are based on agents’ leisure travel productivity and leisure group sales from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Thousands of agents were eligible for the awards, and AAA clubs nominated their top achievers.
About AAA
Started in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart a path for better roads in America and advocate for safe mobility, AAA has transformed into one of North America’s largest membership organizations. Today, AAA delivers exceptional roadside assistance, helps travelers plan their dream vacations and adventures, offers exclusive member discounts and benefits, and provides trusted financial and insurance services – all to enhance the life journey of our 65+ million members across North America, including nearly 58 million in the United States. To learn more about all AAA offers or become a member, visit AAA.com.