Saturday, June 15, 2024 Windstar Cruises proudly announces that its president, Christopher Prelog, has been honored with this year’s TravelAge West Excellence in Leadership Award. TravelAge West, a leading publication in the travel industry, revealed the recipients at its annual WAVE Awards gala on June 13 at The Ritz-Carlton in Marina Del Rey, California. Additionally, Windstar Cruises was awarded Best Travel Advisor Support for Small Ship Cruises, highlighting the line’s unwavering dedication to providing exceptional support to travel advisors and their clients.
The TravelAge West Excellence in Leadership Award is an annual accolade presented by a panel of travel editors to industry leaders who demonstrate outstanding leadership, insight, and innovation, while positively impacting both their organizations and the travel industry as a whole. “The award is meant to acknowledge executives who have had a major impact on travel, especially in markets that are important in the West. The editors of TravelAge West chose Chris Prelog, president of Windstar Cruises, because of his outstanding leadership of what has become an iconic brand in the industry,” shared Kenneth Shapiro , vice president and publisher/editor-in-chief of TravelAge West.
“Prelog leads with knowledge and passion, focusing on creative innovations that benefit Windstar’s passengers as well as its team members. Under his guidance, Windstar has redefined small-ship cruising, which has become one of the mo.
