Best of the Best

“Best of the Best” honors outstanding travel industry members who go above and beyond for the group tour industry. Categories include Adventure, Culture, Entertainment, Festivals & Events, Food & Beverage, Lodging, and Shopping.

Who will be named "Best of the Best" in 2021? Find out in the Dec/Nov issue of Destinations Magazine. Want to have a chance to be featured? Send your nomination in today! Nominations open from June 15 to July 30, 2021.

2020 Award Winners

This year's Best of the Best winners are OPEN for BUSINESS! Despite COVID-19 all of our Best of the Best winners are opening their doors and welcoming groups. Winners are featured in the November/December issue of Destinations magazine and will be featured in a special Best of the Best printed supplement that will be available at ABA's Marketplace 2021 in Baltimore. 

2019 Award Winners

For this year's Best of the Best, more than 50 travel suppliers across the U.S. and Canada were chosen by ABA Media's creative team. Winners are featured in the September/October issue of Destinations magazine.

2018 Award Winners

For this year's Best of the Best, more than 50 travel suppliers across the U.S. and Canada were chosen by ABA Media's creative team. Winners were featured in the September/October issue of Destinations magazine.

2017 Award Winners

For this year's Best of the Best, more than 50 travel suppliers across the U.S. and Canada were chosen by ABA Media's creative team. Winners were featured in the September/October issue of Destinations magazine.

2016 Award Winners

In 2016, 57 travel suppliers across the U.S. and Canada were chosen by ABA Media’s creative team. Winners were selected in May, and announced in June, and all winners are featured in the September/October issue of Destinations magazine.