Cadence Connects Awarded Second Gold In Travel Weekly’s 2026 Magellan Awards Competition

In this video: The first day is about bringing people together, creating space for connection, setting the tone, and beginning the conversations that will shape the days ahead. Cadence Connects, our signature event begins with a warm welcome, especially for our first-time attendees; and a spectacular welcome reception for all of our attendees.

La Jolla, CA – (October 16, 2026) – Travel Weekly announced that Cadence Connects, Cadence’s signature annual luxury travel industry event, won a Gold Magellan Award a second time. Cadence won again in a field of hundreds of entries from across the U.S. and around the world. Magellan Award winners represent the best in the travel industry and salute the outstanding travel professionals behind it all.

“We’re so proud of this recognition,” said Cadence CEO Wendy Burk. “In a world where nearly everything happens on a screen, we choose to gather, because some things still require presence. The magic happens through activities and cherished moments that help advisors and partners connect and bond as one incredible community. All the connections, conversations, and shared experiences send everyone home with something they couldn't get anywhere else.”

Each year, Cadence Connects is where extraordinary experiences begin. The event brings together our top-selling luxury travel advisors with the world’s most prestigious hotels, cruise lines, and DMCs.

The Magellan Awards honor outstanding design, marketing and services in a broad range of industry segments including Hospitality, Travel Destinations, Cruise Lines, Online Travel Services, Airlines and Airports, Travel Agents and Agencies, Tour Operators, and Ground Transportation.

"Year after year, the Magellan Awards showcase the very best of travel industry creativity and innovation,” said Johanna Jainchill, editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly. "Yet each year brings something new — fresh ideas, bold execution, and work that challenges our expectations of what great travel marketing can be.”

The Magellan Awards are judged and overseen by a one-of-a-kind panel of top travel professionals representing the best names and most accomplished leaders from the industry. In determining winners, entries do not compete with one another, but instead are judged against a standard of excellence based on the long experience of Travel Weekly.

For a complete list of silver and gold winners, please visit www.travelweeklyawards.com

For media inquiries, contact Vanessa Allen, media@cadencetravel.com

ABOUT CADENCE

Since 1995, Cadence has been an award-winning, internationally recognized travel company dedicated to the art of taking better care of people — clients, employees, and partners alike. As one of the world's first Forbes Travel Guide-endorsed travel agencies, Cadence offers curated and customizable solutions for every travel need, whether that be meetings & incentive travel programs, business or leisure travel. As a proud national account and trusted Virtuoso member, Cadence has built a legacy of excellence, powering a worldwide network of 180+ independent luxury travel advisors who deliver unparalleled service and travel expertise to their clients.

ABOUT TRAVEL WEEKLY

Travel Weekly is the most influential provider of news, research, opinion and analysis to the North American travel trade marketplace. It reaches a broad industry audience in print, online and with face- to-face events throughout the year. Travel Weekly is a part of Northstar Travel Group, the leading B-to-B media company providing information and marketing solutions for the global travel industry. Northstar Travel Group is based in Rutherford, NJ, and more information is available at northstartravelgroup.com

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