28 MAR 2019: The Travel Agent Next Door has been named Partner of the Year for Canada by Royal Caribbean International – a prestigious award presented to only one company each year in recognition of special and unique qualities.

“We are extremely proud to award The Travel Agent Next Door with our prestigious Partner of the Year for Canada. This award is only presented to one account each year and we always look for something special and unique in an account overall and how they step out to drive business,” said Lisa Connell, director of sales, Canada, Royal Caribbean International.

“Congratulations Flemming and everyone at The Travel Agent Next Door.”

She said that the Travel Agent Next Door has “taken the independent advisor business and turned it up a notch. He has focused on advisors who are truly passionate and driven to succeed and paired it with great preferred partnerships. The Travel Agent Next Door’s strategy about putting his advisors first has been a huge win, as he is blessed with a team that truly cares about the success of their brand. It has created a win-win-win for everyone.”

Flemming Friisdahl, founder of The Travel Agent Next Door, said that his team is tremendously proud to be recognized by RCI.

“When we started The Travel Agent Next Door, it was very important that the suppliers were part of everything we do, and this includes being part of the three “Ws”– WIN for our business partners, WIN for suppliers and WIN for TTAND.

“Receiving this award after less than five years of being in service is a HUGE honour and to have Vicki Freed call us personally with the Canadian team on the phone was very special. I believe this award is a huge testament to our belief that everyone can succeed when working together”