It’s a celebration! We’re announcing the winners of our 2025 The Trazees, now in its 11th year. Trazee Travel is the resource for travelers aged 25–40 for the latest in travel and a sister web publication to Global Traveler. Readers selected their favorites in the world of travel during the voting period. Congratulations to all the incredible winners this year!
Let’s take off with our airline winners: Condor Airlines makes its first appearance on the survey as the winner of Favorite International Airline. United Airlines’ MileagePlus program earns its eighth Favorite Frequent-Flyer Program win. The Boeing 787 flies away with the Favorite Aircraft Type title.
© Condor Airlines
Alaska Airlines’ alaskaair.com returns for its second year as Favorite Airline Website winner. Its airline alliance, oneworld, takes its fourth Favorite Airline Alliance nod.
Now to recognize the carriers best in their respective regions, including Alaska Airlines upsetting a long-time winner in the Favorite Airline in North America category. Others include avianca, Favorite Airline in South/Central America; TAP Air Portugal, Favorite Airline in Europe, eighth consecutive year; Royal Air Maroc, Favorite Airline in Africa for the second year in a row; Etihad Airways, Favorite Airline in the Middle East, two years running; Korean Air, Favorite Airline in Asia; and Aeromexico, Favorite Airline in Mexico, sixth consecutive year. Delta Air Lines picks up its fourth Favorite Airline App win, and Turkish Airlines makes its debut as Favorite Green Airline.
© Alaska Airlines
As premium economy class surges in popularity every year, here’s a look at those airlines delivering the best experience: Japan Airlines, Favorite Premium Economy Class, Asia; Virgin Atlantic Airways, Favorite Premium Economy Class, Europe; avianca, Favorite Premium Economy Class, South/ Central America; and another appearance by Delta Air Lines as Favorite Premium Economy Class, United States, for the third year.
Airports don’t have to be a dreaded experience; these seven do everything they can to ensure travelers have a pleasant and efficient time at the airport. iGA Istanbul Airport takes two awards this year: Favorite Overall Airport in the World for the fourth consecutive year, and Favorite Airport in Europe, for the second time. Another airport double winner, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, is Favorite Airport in North America and a six-time winner for Favorite Airport Dining.
© Incheon International Airport
Incheon International Airport wins Favorite Airport in Asia for the second year in a row, with Hamad International Airport taking its fourth win for Favorite Airport in the Middle East. Bogotá El Dorado International Airport claims Favorite Airport in South/Central America for the seventh consecutive year. Miami International Airport gets the nod for Favorite Airport Shopping for the second year in a row, and Singapore Changi Airport takes the top spot for Favorite Duty-Free Shopping.
© Moxy Chelsea
Let’s move on to our incredible hotel honorees. Nemacolin takes top honors as Favorite Individual Hotel. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is No. 1 for Favorite Hotel Chain. Marriott scores three wins on this year’s survey as marriott.com, Favorite Hotel Website, four years in a row; Marriott Bonvoy, five times running, Favorite Hotel Rewards Program in the World; and Favorite Hotel App. Moxy Hotels wins Favorite Lifestyle Hotel Chain, followed by Taj Hotels, Favorite Hotel Chain in Asia; Mandarin Oriental, Favorite Hotel Chain in Europe; Fiesta Americana Travelty, an 11th win for Favorite Hotel Chain in Mexico; Jumeirah International, Favorite Hotel Chain in the Middle East; RIU Hotels & Resorts, Favorite Hotel Chain in South/Central America; and Element Hotels, Favorite Green Hotel.
These destinations can now add award-winning in front of their names: Greece is named Favorite Country for the sixth consecutive year, and Seoul wins Favorite Worldwide City for the fourth year in a row. Turks & Caicos snags the Favorite Honeymoon Destination designation. Taiwan is Favorite Adventure Destination, three years running, and Austin, Texas, debuts on the list with a win for Favorite Foodie City. Chattanooga, Tennessee, takes the Friendliest City honors from its state rival, Nashville.
© Nemacolin
Head to the beach with this list of winners: Nantucket, Massachusetts, Favorite Beach Town, Northeast United States, for the second consecutive year; Cape May, New Jersey, Favorite Beach Town, Mid-Atlantic United States; Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, Favorite Beach Town, Mid-Southern United States; Cocoa Beach, Favorite Beach Town, Florida East; Sarasota, Favorite Beach Town, Florida West, fourth consecutive year; Santa Monica, California, Favorite Beach Town, West Coast United States; and Kaimukī, O‘ahu, Favorite Beach Town, Hawai‘i.
How is it that we’ve already come to the end of our winners’ list? Without further ado, here are the final honorees in the 2025 The Trazees awards: Hertz, Favorite Car Rental Company; Abercrombie & Kent, Favorite Tour Operator; Samsonite, Favorite Luggage Brand, two years running; Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card from Bank of America, Favorite Credit Card; Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase, Favorite Credit Card Design for the third consecutive year; Holland America Line Rewards Visa Card, Favorite Cruise Line Credit Card; and Princess Cruises, Favorite Cruise Line.
© Princess Cruises
Congratulations to the 2025 The Trazees winners!
QUINT STATUS
Quint Status celebrates those companies winning the same award for five consecutive years. Congratulations to this year’s five-peat honoree!
Favorite Hotel Rewards Program in the World
Marriott Bonvoy
Fifth Consecutive Year
WINNERS’ CIRCLE
Favorite International Airline
1. Condor Airlines
2. United Airlines
3. Delta Air Lines
Favorite Airline Alliance
1. oneworld
2. Star Alliance
3. SkyTeam
Favorite Aircraft Type
1. Boeing 787
2. Boeing 777
3. Airbus A320neo
Favorite Airline Website
1. alaskaair.com
2. united.com
3. delta.com
Favorite Frequent-Flyer Program
1. United MileagePlus
2. Delta SkyMiles
3. Alaska Mileage Plan
Favorite Airline in Africa
1. Royal Air Maroc
2. Ethiopian Airlines
3. Air Seychelles
Favorite Airline in Asia
1. Korean Air
2. Cathay Pacific Airways
3. STARLUX Airlines
Favorite Airline in Europe
1. TAP Air Portugal
2. Condor Airlines
3. Turkish Airlines
Favorite Airline in Mexico
1. Aeromexico
2. VivaAerobus
3. Volaris
Favorite Airline in the Middle East
1. Etihad Airways
2. Qatar Airways
3. Emirates
Favorite Airline in North America
1. Alaska Airlines
2. United Airlines
3. Air Canada
Favorite Airline in South/Central America
1. avianca
2. LATAM Airlines
3. Aeromexico
Favorite Green Airline
1. Turkish Airlines
2. United Airlines
3. Delta Air Lines
Favorite Airline App
1. Delta Air Lines
2. Alaska Airlines
3. Emirates
Favorite Premium Economy Class, Asia
1. Japan Airlines
2. Air New Zealand
3. Cathay Pacific Airways
Favorite Premium Economy Class, Europe
1. Virgin Atlantic Airways
2. Finnair
3. Condor
Favorite Premium Economy Class, South/Central America
1. avianca
2. LATAM Airlines
3. Aerolineas Argentinas
Favorite Premium Economy Class, United States
1. Delta Air Lines
2. United Airlines
3. American Airlines
Favorite Overall Airport in the World
1. iGA Istanbul Airport
2. Hamad International Airport
3. Incheon International Airport
Favorite Airport in Asia
1. Incheon International Airport
2. Singapore Changi Airport
3. Tokyo Haneda International Airport
Favorite Airport in Europe
1. iGA Istanbul Airport
2. Vienna International Airport
3. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Favorite Airport in North America
1. Chicago O’Hare International Airport
2. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
3. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Favorite Airport in the Middle East
1. Hamad International Airport
2. Dubai International Airport
3. Bahrain International Airport
Favorite Airport in South/Central America
1. Bogotá El Dorado International Airport
2. Medellín José María Córdova International Airport
3. Montevideo Carrasco International Airport
Favorite Airport Dining
1. Chicago O’Hare International Airport
2. Singapore Changi Airport
3. Hamad International Airport
Favorite Airport Shopping
1. Miami International Airport
2. Chicago O’Hare International Airport
3. Incheon International Airport
Favorite Duty-Free Shopping
1. Singapore Changi Airport
2. Dubai Duty Free
3. iGA Istanbul Airport
Favorite Individual Hotel
1. Nemacolin
2. W South Beach
3. Aman New York
Favorite Hotel Chain
1. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
2. Curio Collection by Hilton
3. Canopy by Hilton
Favorite Lifestyle Hotel Chain
1. Moxy Hotels
2. Andaz
3. Element
Favorite Hotel Website
1. marriott.com
2. ihg.com
3. hilton.com
Favorite Hotel Rewards Program in the World
1. Marriott Bonvoy
2. IHG One Rewards
3. Le Club Accor
Favorite Hotel Chain in Asia
1. Taj Hotels
2. Oberoi Hotels
3. Aman Resorts, Hotels & Residences
Favorite Hotel Chain in Europe
1. Mandarin Oriental
2. Belmond
3. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Favorite Hotel Chain in Mexico
1. Fiesta Americana Travelty
2. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
3. Live Aqua
Favorite Hotel Chain in the Middle East
1. Jumeirah International
2. The Ritz-Carlton
3. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
Favorite Hotel Chain in South/Central America
1. RIU Hotels & Resorts
2. Sheraton Latin America
3. Fiesta Americana Travelty
Favorite Green Hotel
1. Element Hotels
2. Aloft
3. Hilton Hotels
Favorite Hotel App
1. Marriott Hotels & Resorts
2. Hyatt
3. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Favorite Country
1. Greece
2. Ireland
3. South Africa
Favorite Worldwide City
1. Seoul
2. Dublin
3. Hong Kong
Favorite Honeymoon Destination
1. Turks & Caicos
2. Bermuda
3. Fiji
Favorite Adventure Destination
1. Taiwan
2. Türkiye
3. Austria
Favorite Foodie City
1. Austin, Texas
2. Savannah, Georgia
3. Asheville, North Carolina
Friendliest City
1. Chattanooga, Tennessee
2. Nashville, Tennessee
3. Charleston, South Carolina
Favorite Beach Town, Northeast United States
1. Nantucket, Massachusetts
2. Mystic, Connecticut
3. Provincetown, Massachusetts
Favorite Beach Town, Mid-Atlantic United States
1. Cape May, New Jersey
2. Ocean City, Maryland
3. Montauk, New York
Favorite Beach Town, Mid-Southern United States
1. Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
2. Corolla, North Carolina
3. Duck, North Carolina
Favorite Beach Town, Florida East
1. Cocoa Beach
2. Fort Lauderdale
3. Amelia Island
Favorite Beach Town, Florida West
1. Sarasota
2. Key West
3. Tampa Bay
Favorite Beach Town, West Coast United States
1. Santa Monica, California
2. Laguna Beach, California
3. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Favorite Beach Town, Hawai‘i
1. Kaimukī, O‘ahu
2. Waikīkī, O‘ahu
3. Lahāinā, Maui
Favorite Rental Car Company
1. Hertz
2. Avis
3. SIXT
Favorite Tour Operator
1. Abercrombie & Kent
2. G Adventures
3. GOWAY
Favorite Luggage Brand
1. Samsonite
2. Travelpro
3. Away
Favorite Credit Card
1. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card from Bank of America
2. United Explorer Card from Chase
3. Capital One Venture X
Favorite Credit Card Design
1. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase
2. Capital One Venture X
3. Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard
Favorite Cruise Line Credit Card
1. Holland America Line Rewards Visa
2. Royal Caribbean Bank of America Visa
3. Celebrity Cruises Visa Signature Card
Favorite Cruise Line
1. Princess Cruises
2. AmaWaterways
3. MSC Cruises
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THE PROCESS
Trazeetravel.com conducted a survey of its readers Sept. 20, 2024–May 16, 2025, with open-ended questions for the best in many categories important to the millennial travel market (under 40 years of age). This survey was conducted at trazeetravel.com/the-trazees and emailed during the period in question. Only those questionnaires with more than 50 percent of the questions completed were counted. Those with less than 50 percent answered were discarded. Employees of the magazine or individuals associated with the travel industry could not participate.
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