FAMILY INNOVATORS OF THE YEAR
This year, in addition to the Wherever Awards, we acknowledge family travel providers leading the way in the industry. Our Family Innovators of the Year accolades recognize a leader among airlines, hotels, resorts, rental cars, travel providers and destinations. Congratulations to this year’s honorees!
Virgin Atlantic aims to keep children happy in flight with tailored amenities such as kids’ menus, family entertainment and in-flight children’s games. Its fun and funky attitude with unique seat colors and lighting also appeals to the younger set, and that’s why the airline was named Family Innovator of the Year, Airline.
Hyatt delivers amenities for kids of all ages, from infant to teen. Camp Hyatt brings destination-based activities and age-appropriate experiences, and larger suites and villas can accommodate families of all sizes, earning Hyatt the title of Family Innovator of the Year, Hotel.
With two kids clubs, one for younger children and one for older kids and teens, as well as babysitting services, complimentary cribs, kids-stay-free promotions and connecting rooms and suites for larger families, it’s no wonder Dreams Resorts & Spas is Family Innovator of the Year, Resorts.
To make car rental stress-free for families, Hertz, Family Innovator of the Year, Rental Car, offers a range of child safety seats, a special Family Collection of cars that have 5-star NCAP safety ratings, and more.
Norwegian Cruise Line has been named Family Innovator of the Year, Travel Provider, for the strides it has made in the last year in the realm of family travel, as well as its freestyle dining system that accommodates even the pickiest of little palates.
A destination with mainstream appeal, Nashville, Tennessee, offers abundant options specifically for family travelers, with family-friendly programming, seasonal offerings, kid-pleasing dining and interesting attractions. Nashville, Tennessee, is this year’s Family Innovator of the Year, Destination.