Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Virtuoso®, the world’s premier network for luxury and experiential travel, hosted its second annual regional Virtuoso Awards during the Canada Forum, held from March 4-6, 2025, at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City. Villas of Distinction® earned the prestigious Top Producing Hotels & Resorts Partner in Canada award and was also recognized as a finalist in the same category in the U.S.
As one of Virtuoso’s most esteemed partners, Villas of Distinction was celebrated alongside leading Canadian travel agency members and global preferred partners. These regional awards acknowledge those who exemplify excellence in their category, whether through outstanding sales performance or exceptional engagement within the Virtuoso network. The Top Producer in Hotels & Resorts award specifically honors the member and partner achieving the highest overall network sales within the category.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as Virtuoso’s Top Producing Hotels & Resorts Partner in Canada,” said Steve Lassman, vice president of villa product and agency relations for Villas of Distinction. “This award is a testament to the strong partnerships we’ve built with our valued travel advisors, whose expertise and dedication continue to drive success. At Villas of Distinction, we remain committed to providing advisors with unparalleled support, exclusive villa offerings and exceptional service to help them create unforgettable experiences for their clients.”
The awards were unveiled during a sophisticated gala on the evening of March 5, 2025, as part of the annual Virtuoso Canada Forum, which welcomed more than 120 industry leaders, including owners and managers from Virtuoso’s Canadian travel agency members and esteemed preferred partners from around the globe.
Virtuoso extends its heartfelt congratulations to Villas of Distinction, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the network’s success.
The celebration of excellence continues with additional regional awards set to be announced at upcoming Virtuoso Forums worldwide, including:
- Greater China/North and Southeast Asia Forum – Shanghai (March 11-12)
- Continental Europe Forum – Lucerne (March 19-21)
- UK, Ireland, Middle East & Africa Forum – Malta (March 25-27)
- Latin America & the Caribbean Forum – Buenos Aires (March 31-April 3)
Winners for the U.S. and Australia & New Zealand were previously recognized at their respective Forums earlier this year.
Looking ahead, Virtuoso’s prestigious Global Awards will continue to honor the network’s top-performing members and partners worldwide. These highly anticipated accolades will be announced at the annual Virtuoso Travel Week, taking place in Las Vegas from August 9-15, 2025.
