Tier One Travel was recently named the number one agency group in Canada among the Top 25 producers for Ensemble Travel? Group, during its annual awards celebration. The TierOne group of agencies, consisting of six locations in Western Canada, was honoured for its leading sales performance of preferred supplier products in Canada in 2011, including cruise lines, tour operators, airlines, rental car, and travel insurance companies. This elite circle also included the 25 top Ensemble member agencies in the U.S. TierOne Travel Inc.’s president, Paul Williams was on hand to accept the award, presented by Ensemble co-presidents, Lindsay Pearlman and Libbie Rice. Said Pearlman: “This annual event honours your achievement and is our way of thanking you for your continued commitment to Ensemble.” Rice added: “Being a top producer places you among an accomplished, elite group. Through leadership, dedication and business savvy, Tier One Travel Inc. has built a loyal following of customers who value the agency’s impeccable service, first-hand destination knowledge, supplier connections and unique product offerings.” To honour their outstanding sales performance, Williams, along with other Ensemble Travel Group top producers, sponsoring suppliers and guests enjoyed a five-day Mediterranean cruise from Nice to Rome, aboard the luxury boutique ship, Azamara Quest. The itinerary featured a number of exclusive leisure activities, including shore excursions in St. Tropez, Monte Carlo, Lucca and Cinque Terre for wine-tastings and guided tours. For more, go to http://www.tieronetravel.com .