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03.01.2024 - 09:00 / traveldailynews.com / John Padgett / Theodore Koumelis / Travvy Awards / Cruises
56 travel industry awards won in 2023.
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA – As the year comes to a close, Princess Cruises continues to be recognized for excellence in a range of categories by prestigious travel organizations around the globe. Within the last two months, the line has received 23 awards for its ships, itineraries, onboard experiences and technology, including a Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Award for Best Cruise Line in Alaska and a Cruise Critic Editor’s Pick Award for Best Innovation – bringing the line’s total number of awards for 2023 to 56.
“As the idustry continues to skyrocket and travelers seek unique experiences, we’re gratified to be recognized across a broad spectrum of categories by such esteemed groups of experts,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. “We look forward to all that lies ahead in 2024.”
Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards
Princess took home four wins at the 21st annual Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards, which celebrates the best of the best of the travel industry.
Travel Weekly Magellan Awards
Princess received four top Gold Award honors and four Silver Award honors at this year’s Travel Weekly Magellan Awards.
Cruise Critic Editors’ Choice Awards
The 15th annual Cruise Critic Editor’s Picks Awards are the industry’s most comprehensive awards, recognizing the best cruise lines of the year.
Travvy Awards
During the 9th Annual Travvy Awards, Princess received four honors including a gold award. The awards recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry by honoring travel companies, travel products, travel agencies, and destinations for their outstanding achievements.
Porthole Cruise and Travel Readers’ Choice Awards
TripZilla Excellence Awards
The 9th annual TripZilla Excellence Awards recognize travel industry companies and brands that deliver the best experiences to their guests. Following an extensive online poll, winners were selected for this year’s groundbreaking achievements.
Cruise Ship Interiors Awards
The Cruise Ship Interiors Awards highlight the very best of cruise design, celebrating the spaces onboard and the products used to create them.
Wave Awards (UK)
At the 2023 Wave Awards, dubbed “the Oscars of cruising,” Princess was highly commended in the Favorite Premium/Luxury Cruise Line category. The awards recognize and reward excellence and innovation in the UK cruise industry.
Cruise & Travel Readers’ Choice Awards (Australia/New Zealand)
Over 4,000 Australia and New Zealand passengers voted in the region’s biggest People’s Choice awards. Princess was named Best Cruise Line Overall and Best Premium Cruise Line, some of the awards’ top honors.
Irish Travel Trade Awards (Ireland)
Ireland’s travel trade network voted Princess Best
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