TTAND, Red Label Vacations among winners at 2025 RIU Awards

RIU Hotels & Resorts recently celebrated the eighth edition of its RIU Awards — with Canada earning several distinctions.

This year’s event took place at the Riu Palace Pacifico hotel in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.

The celebration, with a "Fiesta Mexicana" theme and details inspired by Otomi art, rewarded these professionals for their trust in the chain, “whose work consolidates the brand's presence,” reads a release.

During the gala, which gathered 90 people, RIU's Marketing and Sales team presented the latest news, such as renovations, openings, and new services.

This year, the work of top producers from both markets were recognized.

For Canada, The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND) took home the award for number one host agency. The company was recognized as “Host Agency of the Year” for its “Outstanding Growth.”

Red Label Vacations, meanwhile, was named RIU’s number one travel agency.

Additionally, RIU’s award for Travel Agency of the Year went to Les Voyages Simon Pelletier Inc.

All award winners enjoyed a program that included special activities, surprises, and destination experiences, designed to thank them for their commitment to the chain.

And throughout the event, guests were accompanied by representatives from RIU's business development team.

The winners of the RIU Awards are chosen from the agents with the highest production throughout the previous year.

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