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The Trazees

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Each year, trazeetravel.com awards The Trazees, the favorite travel brands as selected by the readers of trazeetravel.com. Trazeetravel.com surveys its readers with open-ended questions for the best in many categories important to the millennial travel market (40 years of age and under). The survey is conducted at online and emailed during the voting period.

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2026 Event Information

Toast the winners of The Trazees with the FXExpress Publications, Inc., team.

Location

The Peninsula Chicago
108 E Superior St.,
Chicago, IL 60611

Date & Time

August 3, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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Past Winners

It’s a celebration! We’re announcing the winners of our 2025 The Trazees, now in its 11th year. Readers selected their favorites in the world of travel during the voting period. Congratulations to all the incredible winners this year!

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

We’re announcing the winners of our 2024 The Trazees, now in its 10th year. Congratulations to all the incredible winners in this milestone year! Readers selected their favorites in the world of travel during the voting period.

Favorite International Airline

  1. United Airlines
  2. Delta Air Lines
  3. Korean Air

Favorite Airline Alliance

  1. oneworld
  2. Star Alliance
  3. SkyTeam

Favorite Aircraft Type

  1. Airbus A350
  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. China Airlines
  2. Cathay Pacific Airways
  3. Korean Air

Favorite Airline in Europe

  1. TAP Air Portugal
  2. Turkish Airlines
  3. British Airways

Favorite Airline in Mexico

  1. Aeromexico
  2. VivaAerobus
  3. Volaris

Favorite Airline in the Middle East

  1. Etihad Airways
  2. Emirates
  3. Qatar Airways

Favorite Airline in North America

  1. Air Canada
  2. United Airlines
  3. Alaska Airlines

Favorite Airline in South/Central America

  1. COPA Airlines
  2. LATAM Airlines
  3. Aerolineas Argentinas

Favorite Green Airline

  1. Delta Air Lines
  2. United Airlines
  3. Turkish Airlines

Favorite Airline App

  1. Delta Air Lines
  2. Alaska Airlines
  3. Emirates

Favorite Premium Economy Class, Asia

  1. Air Premia
  2. Air New Zealand
  3. Cathay Pacific Airways

Favorite Premium Economy Class, Europe

  1. Air France
  2. Scandinavian Airlines
  3. Air Canada

Favorite Premium Economy Class, South/Central America

  1. LATAM Airlines
  2. avianca
  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 Africa

  1. Cape Town International Airport
  2. King Shaka International Airport
  3. O.R. Tambo 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. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
  3. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

Favorite Airport in North America

  1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  2. Chicago O’Hare 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. Montevideo Carrasco International Airport
  3. Medellín José María Cordova 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. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Favorite Duty-Free Shopping

  1. Dubai Duty Free
  2. iGA Istanbul Airport
  3. Hamad International Airport

Favorite Duty-Free Shopping in Africa

  1. Cape Town International Airport
  2. O.R. Tambo International Airport
  3. King Shaka International Airport

Favorite Duty-Free Shopping in Asia

  1. Singapore Changi Airport
  2. Incheon International Airport
  3. Taipei Taoyuan International Airport

Favorite Duty-Free Shopping in Europe

  1. iGA Istanbul Airport
  2. London Heathrow Airport
  3. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Favorite Duty-Free Shopping in the Middle East

  1. Dubai Duty Free
  2. Bahrain Duty Free
  3. Hamad International Airport

Favorite Duty-Free Shopping in South/Central America

  1. Bogotá El Dorado International Airport
  2. Montevideo Carrasco International Airport
  3. Medellin José Maria Cordova International Airport

Favorite Individual Hotel

  1. Aman New York
  2. W South Beach
  3. Thompson Nashville

Favorite Hotel Chain

  1. Marriott Hotels
  2. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
  3. Canopy by Hilton

Favorite Lifestyle Hotel Chain

  1. Autograph Collection Hotels
  2. Andaz
  3. Element Hotels

Favorite Hotel Website

  1. marriott.com
  2. andaz.com
  3. hilton.com

Favorite Hotel Rewards Program in the World

  1. Marriott Bonvoy
  2. Hilton Honors
  3. IHG One Rewards

Favorite Hotel Chain in Asia

  1. Aman Resorts, Hotels & Residences
  2. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
  3. St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

Favorite Hotel Chain in Europe

  1. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
  2. Belmond
  3. Mandarin Oriental

Favorite Hotel Chain in Mexico

  1. Fiesta Americana Travelty Collection
  2. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
  3. Live Aqua

Favorite Hotel Chain in the Middle East

  1. Raffles Hotels & Resorts
  2. Jumeirah International
  3. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Favorite Hotel Chain in South/Central America

  1. Accor Hospitality
  2. Sheraton Latin America
  3. Fiesta Americana Travelty Collection

Favorite Green Hotel

  1. Aloft
  2. Element Hotels
  3. Hilton Hotels

Favorite Hotel App

  1. Hyatt
  2. Marriott Hotels
  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. Bermuda
  2. Greece
  3. Fiji

Favorite Adventure Destination

  1. Taiwan
  2. Türkiye
  3. India

Favorite Foodie City

  1. New Orleans, Louisiana
  2. Savannah, Georgia
  3. Asheville, North Carolina

Friendliest City

  1. Nashville, Tennessee
  2. Santa Fe, New Mexico
  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. Ocean City, Maryland
  2. Cape May, New Jersey
  3. Montauk, New York

Favorite Beach Town, Mid-Southern United States

  1. Virginia Beach, Virginia
  2. Corolla, North Carolina
  3. Duck, North Carolina

Favorite Beach Town, Southeast United States

  1. St. Simons Island, Georgia
  2. Tybee Island, Georgia
  3. Jekyll Island, Georgia

Favorite Beach Town, Florida East

  1. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  2. Delray Beach, Florida
  3. Amelia Island, Florida

Favorite Beach Town, Florida West

  1. Sarasota, Florida
  2. Siesta Key, Florida
  3. Tampa Bay, Florida

Favorite Beach Town, Florida Panhandle

  1. Fort Walton Beach, Florida
  2. Crystal Beach, Destin, Florida
  3. Cape San Blas, St. Joseph Peninsula, Florida

Favorite Beach Town, Gulf

  1. Gulf Shores, Alabama
  2. Orange Beach, Alabama
  3. Dauphin Island, Alabama

Favorite Beach Town, Texas

  1. Corpus Christi, Texas
  2. Galveston, Texas
  3. South Padre Island, Texas

Favorite Beach Town, Southern California

  1. Santa Monica, California
  2. Newport Beach, California
  3. Laguna Beach, California

Favorite Beach Town, Northern California

  1. Monterey, California
  2. Half Moon Bay, California
  3. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Favorite Beach Town, Pacific Northwest

  1. Cannon Beach, Oregon
  2. Long Beach, Washington
  3. Port Townsend, Washington

Favorite Beach Town, Hawaiian Islands, Lāna‘i

  1. Lāna‘i City

Favorite Beach Town, Hawaiian Islands, O‘ahu

  1. Kaimukī
  2. Kailua
  3. Hale‘iwa

Favorite Beach Town, Hawaiian Islands, Big Island

  1. Hilo
  2. Hāwī
  3. Kailua-Kona

Favorite Beach Town, Hawaiian Islands, Kaua‘i

  1. Kapa‘a
  2. Hanalei
  3. Hanapēpē

Favorite Beach Town, Hawaiian Islands, Maui

  1. Wailuku
  2. Hāna
  3. Pā‘ia

Favorite Rental Car Company

  1. SIXT
  2. Hertz
  3. Avis

Favorite Tour Operator

  1. G Adventures
  2. Abercrombie & Kent
  3. GOWAY

Favorite Luggage Brand

  1. Samsonite
  2. Victorinox, Swiss Army
  3. Away

Favorite Credit Card

  1. United Explorer Card from Chase
  2. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card from Bank of America
  3. American Express Green

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. Celebrity Cruises Visa Signature Card
  2. Royal Caribbean Bank of America Visa
  3. Norwegian Cruise Line Mastercard

Favorite Cruise Line

  1. AmaWaterways
  2. Celebrity Cruises
  3. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

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