Travel Professionals International (TPI) was recognized by Sandals Resorts at the Sandals Travel Agency Recognition (S.T.A.R.) Awards held December 2015, at Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa in Whitehouse, Jamaica.

The S.T.A.R. Awards recognize outstanding sales performance among agents from around the world selling Sandals Resorts and were given out in front of a VIP audience that included Adam Stewart, Sandals CEO, Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Sandals’ founder & chairman, and the Most Honourable Portia Simpson-Miller, Prime Minister of Jamaica.

Gary Sadler, senior vice-president, sales, Unique Vacations Inc., noted: “Sandals and TPI continue to grow their partnership and we’re very honoured by their ongoing commitment and success in representing Sandals brands across Canada.”

As a top producing agency for Sandals, TPI was awarded:

Best of the Best Agencies, Worldwide:
TPI-Travel Professionals International
Travel Time TPI, St. John’s, Newfoundland

CEO’s Excellence in Social Media Award (Inaugural Year), Worldwide:
Lois Barbour, Travel Time TPI, St. John’s, Newfoundland

Top Host Agency, Canada:
TPI-Travel Professionals International

Top Butler Suite Travel Agency, Atlantic Canada:
Travel Time TPI, St. John’s, Newfoundland

Tim Morgan, TPI’s vice-president, commented: “It is an honour to receive these awards. TPI and Sandals have been great friends over many years and we could not be more proud of this recognition that our travel advisors receive thanks to all of their hard work to keep the partnership strong.”

Seen in the photo, from l to r, are Tim Morgan, TPI vice-president; Maureen Barnes-Smith, Sandals Director of Sales & Marketing; and Lois Barbour, Travel Time TPI Inc., St. John’s, Newfoundland.