Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the world's only authentic boutique river cruise line, was named AAA Travel's “River Cruise Partner of the Year” in recognition of their commitment to providing AAA travel agents and members with exemplary services, products and best overall experience in river cruising. Uniworld was also presented with this year's coveted “Best in Member Service” award in the overall cruise category at this year's annual AAA Travel Conference on Oct. 19 in La Quinta, California. The award selection included surveys and evaluations from the association's travel executives.

“It is a tremendous honor to be named AAA's Partner of the Year,” said Guy Young, president, Uniworld. “Being credited for providing the best overall experience in river cruising is a great source of pride, and our partnership with AAA Travel is reflected in our product and service initiatives. We look forward to continuing to expand upon our valuable and mutually beneficial relationship.”

“We are proud to present AAA Travel's Partner of the Year Awards to some of the best companies in the travel industry,” said Bill Sutherland, senior vice president, AAA Travel and Publishing. “AAA members benefit from our strong relationships with these companies, all of which are committed to providing world-class service and amazing vacation experiences.”

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About Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection—the world's only authentic boutique cruise line™—features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, exclusive excursions, gourmet cuisine, and the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry. Based in Los Angeles, California, Uniworld offers truly all-inclusive itineraries in Europe, as well as voyages in Russia, China, Vietnam and Cambodia, India, and Egypt—a total of 22 rivers in 26 countries worldwide. Uniworld is a member of CLIA and is highly regarded by discerning travelers, media, and cruise industry experts:

• Listed among the "World's Best River Cruises" by Travel + Leisure, and recognized for "World's Best Service" in the River Cruise category
• Seven ships listed among Travel + Leisure's "Top 20 River Ships," with River Countess rated highest of all cruise ships (river & ocean)
• Included on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List for seven years (2008 – 2014)
• Top 3 ranking on Condé Nast Traveler's "Top Ten Cruise Lines" (river & ocean)
• Top 4 ranking on Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards for "Top Cruise Lines" (2014)
• Named "Best Luxury River Cruise Line" by Cruise International (2012 – 2015)
• Named “Best New River Cruise Ship” for the S.S. Maria Theresa by Cruise International (2015)
• Named "Best Culinary Cruise Line" by readers of SAVEUR (2014 – 2015)
• Named “River Cruise Line of the Year” and “Best River Cruise Line” by readers of Food & Travel (2015)
• Awarded “Best Overall River Line,” “Best New River Ship” for the S.S. Maria Theresa and “Best Shore Excursions” (river) by the editors at Cruise Critic (2015)

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