Los Angeles, Calif. (December 2, 2009) – Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, was presented with the award for the Best Cruise Line for Luxury River Cruises at the Luxury Travel Advisor Awards of Excellence in Las Vegas on December 1, 2009.
Selected by a nomination board composed of the most influential voices in the luxury travel industry, votes submitted by subscribers of this prestigious industry publication determined the winners. The 2009 awards represents the first time for this category. According to the magazine, “The awards bestow honor upon those individuals, destinations and travel companies that add true panache to the world of luxury travel.”
“It is truly an honor to receive this extraordinary recognition from the travel agent community,” said Viking’s Senior Vice President of Sales Milton Hugh, who was present to accept the award. “From the first point of contact and throughout the river cruise journey, every Viking River Cruises employee is dedicated to making the experience the best possible for both the travel agents and their clients. This award substantiates this commitment which will make us strive for future excellence.”
About Viking River Cruises
Viking River Cruises, the world’s largest river cruise company, offers scenic cruising along the rivers of Europe, Russia, China and Egypt. The company has been honored multiple times as the top river cruise line on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Gold List” and Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” Awards. Travel agents have also recognized Viking River Cruises as “Best Riverboat Cruise Line” by Travel Weekly, “Best River Cruise Line” by Recommend and Travel Agent magazines, and as “Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising” and “Best River Cruise Line for Travel Agent Support” by TravelAge West. Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown to a fleet of 20 vessels, and provides unique, deluxe vacations to experienced travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. For additional information, contact Viking River Cruises at 1-877-668-4546 (1-877-66VIKING) toll-free or visit the company online at www.vikingrivercruises.com.