WHY IT RATES:?Virtuoso presented its second annual regional Virtuoso Awards at the Canada Forum, recognizing Villas of Distinction as the Top Producing Hotels & Resorts Partner in Canada.?¡ªJaneen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor

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Virtuoso, the leading global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, presented its second annual regional Virtuoso Awards at its Canada Forum, which took place March 4-6, 2025, at Fairmont le Ch?teau Frontenac in Qu¨¦bec City. Villas of Distinction _{received the award for Top Producing Hotels & Resorts Partner in Canada and was also a finalist in this same category in the U.S.?}

Villas of Distinction was among the network¡¯s most esteemed Canadian travel agency members and global preferred partners honored with a regional award. These recognitions were given to those that set the standard in their given category based on sales performance or engagement within the network. The Top Producer in Hotels & Resorts award honors a Virtuoso member and partner with the highest overall network sales in the respective 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.¡±

Awards were announced at an elegant gala on the evening of March 5, 2025. The annual Forum brought together more than 120 attendees, including owners and managers from Virtuoso¡¯s travel agency members in Canada and preferred partners from around the world.

Virtuoso wishes to congratulate Villas of Distinction and thank them for their invaluable contribution to the success of the Virtuoso network.?

Additional awards will be announced at each Forum around the world: Greater China/North and Southeast Asia Forum in Shanghai (March 11-12), Continental Europe Forum in Lucerne (March 19-21), UK, Ireland, Middle East & Africa Forum in Malta (March 25-27) and Latin America & the Caribbean Forum in Buenos Aires (March 31-April 3). Winners for the U.S. and Australia & New Zealand were honored at their respective Forums held earlier this year. Virtuoso¡¯s coveted Global Awards will continue to recognise top members and partners around the world and are announced at the annual Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, taking place this year August 9-15.

For travelers ready to book a luxury villa, contact your Travel Advisor or contact Villas of Distinction¨Ccall 1-800-289-0900.

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SOURCE: Villas of Distinction press release.?

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