Awards recognize Dream Vacations' innovation in
travel advisor education, AI, search visibility and business growth

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dream Vacations won five 2026 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, including three Gold and two Silver honors, recognizing the travel agency franchise's work in advisor education, innovation, business growth, and community engagement.

Presented annually by Travel Weekly, the Magellan Awards recognize outstanding design, marketing, and services across the travel industry. This year's winners represent some of the industry's most innovative programs, technologies, and business initiatives.

"What makes these awards so meaningful is that each one represents a different way we're helping advisors build and grow their business," said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager for Dream Vacations. "From industry-leading training and destination education to AI innovation, marketing tools, and opportunities for advisors to connect with and learn from one another, these initiatives are all focused on giving our network a competitive advantage. We're incredibly proud of our teams and honored to be recognized by Travel Weekly."

Dream Vacations' 2026 Magellan Awards at a Glance

• Gold | Web Marketing/Advertising: Dream Vacations Agent Directory
• Gold | Business Strategy: Turning Destination Knowledge Into Advisor Confidence
• Gold | Training Program: Building Advisor Confidence Through CLIA-Recognized Training
• Silver | Travel Agent Innovation: Helping Travel Advisors Thrive in the Age of AI
• Silver | Virtual Experiences/Events: Travel Book Club: Turning Stories Into Travel Inspiration

Gold Magellan Award Winners

Dream Vacations Agent Directory. The enhanced platform helps advisors showcase their expertise, improve online visibility, and connect with high-intent travelers. Through integration with TravelLeaders.com and optimization for both traditional and AI-powered search experiences, the directory has become a powerful lead-generation and business-growth tool.

Turning Destination Knowledge Into Advisor Confidence. This initiative recognizes Dream Vacations' destination certification programs focused on Alaska, the Caribbean, and Hawaii, helping advisors deepen their expertise, strengthen client recommendations, and deliver more personalized vacation planning experiences.

Building Advisor Confidence Through CLIA-Recognized. Dream Vacations became the first CLIA Premier Agency Member to earn CLIA elective credits for its franchise training program, creating a stronger pathway for advisors pursuing professional certification and industry credentials.

Silver Magellan Award Winners

Helping Travel Advisors Thrive in the Age of AI. This initiative highlights the organization's integration of artificial intelligence across marketing, advisor education, search visibility, and business operations, helping advisors save time, increase efficiency, and remain competitive in an evolving marketplace.

Travel Book Club: Turning Stories Into Travel Inspiration. The program combines destination storytelling, cultural exploration, and community engagement to help advisors broaden their travel knowledge while discovering new ways to inspire clients through meaningful travel conversations.

The Magellan Awards are judged by a panel of experienced travel professionals and recognize excellence across a broad range of travel industry categories. Entries are evaluated against a standard of excellence established by Travel Weekly and its judging panel.

For a complete list of winners, visit Travel Weekly Magellan Awards.

Those passionate about travel and entrepreneurship who would like to learn more about franchise ownership opportunities with Dream Vacations can visit DreamVacationsFranchise.com.

About Dream Vacations
Dream Vacations is a home-based travel agency franchise that gives its advisors everything they need to plan smooth and memorable vacations for their clients— all while delivering great value. As part of World Travel Holdings and a proud member of the International Franchise Association, Dream Vacations has earned top honors, including franchise partner of the year from major cruise lines. The franchise is also nationally recognized for its strong commitment to supporting military veterans. For more details, visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com. You can also connect with Dream Vacations on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

About Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly is the most influential provider of news, research, opinion, and analysis to the North American travel trade marketplace. It reaches a broad industry audience in print, online, and through live events throughout the year.

About Northstar Travel Group
Northstar Travel Group is the leading business-to-business information and marketing solutions company serving all segments of the global travel industry. For more information, visit NorthstarTravelGroup.com.

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