Recent Awards & Accolades

2025

Dee Denton Business of the Year – Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce. Travel & Cruise Desk was honored as Business of the Year at the Lake Oswego Chamber’s 2025 Community Recognition Award - www.lakeoswegochamber.com.
Travel Agency of the Year – Lake Oswego Review & West Linn Tidings. Voted “Travel Agency of the Year” in the 2025 Best of Lake Oswego & West Linn Readers’ Choice Awards - lakeoswegoreview.com.
Honorable Mentions (Readers’ Choice 2025) – Received Honorable Mentions for Best Customer Service, Best Business, and Business Person of the Year (owner Jamie Anderson) in the Lake Oswego Review’s 2025 awards - lakeoswegoreview.com.

Travel Agency of the Year – Lake Oswego Review & West Linn Tidings. Voted Travel Agency of the Year in the community’s 2024 Readers’ Choice poll. (Travel & Cruise Desk was “incredibly honored to be named Travel Agency of the Year for Lake Oswego and West Linn,” as reported in local press - lakeoswegoreview.com)
BBB Torch Award for Ethics – Finalist – Better Business Bureau (Great West + Pacific). This honor highlights Travel & Cruise Desk’s commitment to integrity and ethical business practices. Recognized as a 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics finalist by the BBB GW+P Foundation (Medium Business category, Oregon - bbb.org).
Signature Sales Excellence Award – Signature Travel Network. Nathan Parr (Travel & Cruise Desk advisor) was one of five nationwide winners of Signature’s 2024 Sales Excellence Award, recognizing top-producing travel advisors. (Award presented at Signature’s annual conference in November 2024 - luxurytraveladvisor.com)

Travel Elevates Spirit Award (Agency) – Signature Travel Network. Travel & Cruise Desk won the 2023 Travel Elevates Spirit Award (agency category) at Signature’s annual recognition ceremony. This award honors a travel agency that gives back to communities through sustainable and empowering initiatives in travel.
Condé Nast Traveler – Top Travel Specialist – Condé Nast Traveler. Nathan Parr has been selected as one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists each year from 2023 to present. This prestigious list, curated by Condé Nast Traveler editors, recognizes the world’s leading travel experts for their expertise and client service.

We are proud members and partners of the most respected organizations in the travel industry and our local community:

Signature Travel Network: Access to exclusive amenities, upgrades, and VIP perks through one of the industry's top luxury travel networks. - signaturetravelnetwork.com
Travel Elevates: We donate 10% of our BEYOND Planning & Service Fees to global initiatives in sustainability, education, and community development. - travelelevates.org
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association): The world’s largest cruise industry trade association, representing the global cruise community. - cruising.org
ARC (Airlines Reporting Corporation): Certified agency with ARC, ensuring secure, professional air ticketing capabilities. - arccorp.com
IATA (International Air Transport Association): Internationally recognized accreditation that ensures our agency meets the highest standards in air travel. - iata.org
DWHSA (Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists Association): Our affiliation connects us with leading experts and global partners in romantic travel. - dwhsa.com
IGLTA (International LGBTQ+ Travel Association): Committed to inclusive travel and connecting LGBTQ+ travelers with welcoming travel professionals. - iglta.org
Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce: Actively engaged in our local community and recognized as a trusted small business leader. - lakeoswegochamber.com