Corporate Leadership & Philanthropy
Top Corporate Charitable Contributors in Greater Boston
Boston Business Journal’s Annual Corporate Philanthrophy Summit
2017–2006
Travel + Leisure’s Global Vision Award
Philanthropic Leadership: 2013
Philanthropic Travel: 2010
25 Best Medium-Sized Companies to Work for in America
Great Place to Work Institute®, Inc. and Society for Human Resource Management
2006
The Committee to Encourage Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) Excellence Award
Created by the late Paul Newman and Ken Derr (Chevron) for outstanding CEO commitment, dedication to measurement, and innovation in corporate philanthropy.
2006
Ernst & Young New England Social Entrepreneur of the Year
For philanthropic leadership and innovation
2006
Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work
Top 20, Large Company Division
2005
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
• #1 World’s Best River Cruise Line: 2016–2012
• World’s Best River Cruise Lines (#2): 2011–2010
• World’s Best Small-Ship Cruise Lines: 2009–2005
Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards
• Best River Cruise Line for Enrichment: 2015
Condé Nast Traveler Gold List & Platinum Circle
• Gold List & Platinum Circle, World’s Best Cruise Lines: 2014–2012
• Gold List: 2011–2006
Condé Nast Traveler Cruise Poll
• Top 100 Cruise Ships in the World: #1 and #2 Small Ships; #2 and #3 River Ships; all 15 owned ships: 2014
• World’s Best Ships: #1 Small Ship, #1 River Ship; 14 small ships and river ships in Top 60: 2013
• Top Rivers and Small Ship Listings: 2012–2006
Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
• World’s Best River Cruise Lines (#5): 2016–2013
• World’s Best Service Cruise Lines (#5): 2013
• World’s Best Small-Ship Cruise Lines (#10): 2012–2006
• World’s Best Value Cruise Line (#1): 2007
World Travel Awards
#1 World’s Leading River Cruise Operator: 2006
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance “Best in Travel for Solo Packaged Tours”
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s annual “Best List” is a roundup of the best values in all the areas the magazine covers.
2016
Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
• World’s Best Tour Operators & Safari Outfitters: 2010–2008, 2006–2002
• World’s Best Value Tour Operators & Safari Outfitters (#2): 2008
Travel + Leisure’s Global Vision Award
Philanthropic Leadership: 2013
Community Involvement: 2010
The Government of Tanzania
The Humanitarian Award: 2006
Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
World’s Best Tour Operators & Safari Outfitters: 2010, 2008
South African Tourism Awards
Top Producing Tour Operator; Best Value: 2013
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Partners in Conservation: 2004
Recognition for Leadership in Travel and Social Responsibility
South African Tourism Awards
Top Producing Tour Operator: 2013
Tourism Council of Bhutan
In appreciation for promoting Bhutan as a tourist destination; largest U.S. travel company to Bhutan: 2013
Nepal Tourism Board
For leadership in travel and philanthropy: 2013
Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce
For contributions to tourism and the economy: 2013
Turkey’s Hacibektas Distrivt National Education Directorate
For support of education: 2013
Costa Rican Tourist Board
For support of education and the environment: 2013
Tanzania’s Prime Minister
For support of schools: 2013
Thailand’s Primary Education Committee of Prae Province
For support of schools: 2013
Laos’s Ban Kia Lunag, Luangprabang district
For philanthropic contributions: 2013
Turkey’s Professional Tourist Guides Association
For support of professional guides and contribution to tourism: 2013
