Jason Olson Honored as Finalist for Industry’s Upward Bound Travel Agent
MARCH 1, 2016 (Los Angeles) — Jason Olson of True Vacation Travel (Redding, California) has been honored as a finalist with a TravelAge West 2016 Trendsetter Award in the category of Upward Bound, Rock Star Agent Under 40 as part of the TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Awards.
Each year, the TravelAge West Trendsetter Awards recognize travel agency leaders who make an impact on the industry and the community. Two finalists in each category are invited to and honored at the WAVE Awards as guests of their sponsor.
Entries are reviewed and voted on by the sponsors and editorial staff of TravelAge West. Furthermore, suppliers who sponsor the Trendsetter Awards do so not just for publicity – they support the travel agent community and wish to honor those who are making significant strides in the industry.
In addition to this distinction, honorees will be celebrated at the WAVE Awards Gala on June 16 at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey, in Marina del Rey, Calif., where the winners will be announced as well. TravelAge West will include a special WAVE Awards section in the July 18 issue, highlighting award winners.
“It is a high honor to be recognized within the industry for excellent in travel,” says Olson. “I am thankful for all of my peers who have supported me in becoming the agent I have become today.”
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