Trazee Travel, the web publication aimed at travelers aged 25–40 and part of the FXExpress Publications, Inc. family of publications, which includes Global Traveler and whereverfamily.com, announces the annual winners of The Trazees. This is the sixth year for the web publication’s awards, following its launch in September 2014.
Trazeetravel.com is aimed at travelers ages 25–40, designed and created by the same demographic. Updated daily, Trazee Travel delivers fresh content on a range of travel trends, products, tips and reviews. Original features include Top 5, a list of the best five things to see or do in a given destination; and Under $100, with information on how to see a select destination for less than $100 per day.
“Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 The Trazees — what an illustrious bunch! For six years, trazeetravel.com has served as the source for millennial travelers, and that discerning group seeks out only the best,” said Kimberly Krol Inlander, editor in chief. “And the best of the best are the winners listed below, a list we are honored to unveil, especially in an unprecedented year for the travel industry.”
We asked, and our readers answered. Reader votes for the best in travel across a range of categories were collected December 2019 –September 2020. The winners will be announced on trazeetravel.com Dec. 14, and are also available in the December issue of Global Traveler, available now. The winners will also be honored in a virtual awards event at trazeetravel.com on Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. EST.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 The Trazees:
Favorite International Airline
United Airlines
Favorite Airline Alliance
oneworld
Fourth Consecutive Year
Favorite Aircraft Type
Boeing 777
Favorite Airline Website
aa.com
Third Consecutive Year
Favorite Frequent-Flyer Program
United MileagePlus
Third Consecutive Year
Favorite Airline in North America
Air Canada
Second Consecutive Year
Favorite Low-Cost Airline
Southwest
Favorite Airline in Central/South America
Aerolineas Argentinas
Favorite Airline in Europe
TAP Air Portugal
Third Consecutive Year
Favorite Airline in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines
Favorite Airline in the Middle East
Etihad Airways
Second Consecutive Year
Favorite Airline in Asia
Cathay Pacific Airways
Favorite Airline in Mexico
Aeromexico
Favorite Green Airline
United Airlines
Second Consecutive Year
Favorite Airline App
American Airlines
Favorite Overall Airport in the World
Incheon International Airport
Favorite Airport in North America
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Favorite Airport in Asia
Incheon International Airport
Favorite Airport in Europe
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Favorite Airport in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Favorite Airport in Central/South America
Bogotá El Dorado International Airport
Second Consecutive Year
Favorite Airport Dining
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Favorite Airport Shopping
Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Favorite Hotel Chain
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Second Consecutive Year
Favorite Lifestyle Hotel Chain
Andaz
Favorite Hotel Website
Intercontinental.com
Second Consecutive Year
Favorite Hotel Rewards Program
IHG Rewards Club
Second Consecutive Year
Favorite Hotel Chain in Asia
Aloft Hotels
Favorite Hotel Chain in Central/South America
Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts
Favorite Hotel Chain in Mexico
Fiesta Americana Hotels & Resorts
Sixth Consecutive Year
Favorite Hotel Chain in the Middle East
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
Second Consecutive Year
Favorite Hotel App
Hilton Hotels
Favorite Country
Greece
Favorite Honeymoon Destination
Tahiti
Favorite Adventure Destination
Taiwan
Third Consecutive Year
Favorite Foodie City
Asheville, North Carolina
Third Consecutive Year
Friendliest City
Birmingham, Alabama
Favorite Beach Town, Northeast United States (Maine–Connecticut)
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Favorite Beach Town, Mid-Atlantic United States (New York–Maryland)
Ocean City, Maryland
Favorite Beach Town, Mid-Southern United States (Virginia–North Carolina)
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Favorite Beach Town, Southeastern United States (South Carolina–Georgia)
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Favorite Beach Town, Florida East
Amelia Island, Florida
Favorite Beach Town, Florida West
Sarasota, Florida
Favorite Beach Town, Florida Panhandle
Cape San Blas, St. Joseph Peninsula, Florida
Favorite Beach Town, Gulf (Alabama/Mississippi/Louisiana)
Orange Beach, Alabama
Favorite Beach Town, Texas
South Padre Island, Texas
Favorite Beach Town, Southern California (San Luis Obispo County–South)
Laguna Beach, California
Favorite Beach Town, Northern California (Monterey County–North)
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Favorite Beach Town, Pacific Northwest
Port Angeles, Washington
Favorite Rental Car Company
National Car Rental
Favorite Tour Operator
GOWAY
Second Consecutive Year
Favorite Luggage Brand
Travelpro
Favorite Credit Card
United Explorer Card from Chase
Third Consecutive Year
Favorite Cruise Line
Paul Gauguin Cruises
To learn more, visit trazeetravel.com daily.
About trazeetravel.com
trazeetravel.com targets the sought-after under-40 traveler. A network of journalists updates travelers daily with content on subjects of unique interest to this demographic, focused on products, tips, reviews, events, Top 5 listicles, Under $100 day guides and trends covering a wide range of topics. Trazee Travel is the ultimate source of information for this group of intrepid young travelers. According to MediaMark Research (Gfk MRI), Trazee readers average six foreign trips every three years, with more than 90 percent holding passports. Traditional banner advertising is complemented with sponsored content and creative digital marketing, including Trazee on the Go and sponsored e-newsletters. Editorial newsletters include TrazeeMail, sent weekly. Each year, trazeetravel.com awards The Trazees, the favorite travel brands as selected by the readers of trazeetravel.com.
About FXExpress Publications, Inc.
FXExpress Publications, Inc., based in Yardley, Pa., is a privately held company publishing Global Traveler, globaltravelerusa.com, FX Excursions, eFlyer USA and several annuals. WhereverFamily LLC publishes whereverfamily.com and its related brands, and Trazee Travel, LLC publishes trazeetravel.com.
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