Rovia president Mike Putman celebrates at the World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony

Rovia has been named ‘North America’s Leading Travel Agency’ at the 2013 World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony in Antigua and Barbuda.

World Travel Awards is one of the most prestigious awards programs in the global travel and tourism industry.

Rovia, a leading online travel agency, has three World Travel Awards nominations and two wins under its belt.

The company’s comprehensive booking engine, featuring best-price assurance with its innovative RateShrinker technology, won Rovia the ‘World’s Leading Travel Booking Website’ title in 2012.

“It’s an honour to be named a winner in the World Travel Awards,” Rovia president Mike Putman said.

“The fact that we’re recognized as ‘North America’s Leading Travel Agency’ means we’re really continuing to raise the bar of excellence - and the travel industry is taking notice!

“This esteemed award shows we’re building greater awareness of our brand and is a testament to the level of engagement our Rovia team members have after adopting our new set of core values.”

World Travel Awards program, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, recognizes brands that push the boundaries of industry excellence.

Rovia is an award-winning online travel company with offices in South Carolina and Texas.

With almost 30 years of experience in the travel industry, Rovia is quickly becoming the largest provider of curated group travel experiences in the world.

The company annually produces and manages hundreds of unique pre-packaged experiences for groups numbering from a few dozen to a few thousand.