ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2024) – Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, was recently honored with 14 Charlie Awards for its flagship publication, Club Traveler. This marks the magazine’s highest number of wins and first-place accolades, and its fifth consecutive year of recognition by the Florida Magazine Association (FMA). The awards celebrate outstanding achievements by Florida-based publications.

“Club Traveler’s recognition with 14 Charlie Awards is truly outstanding and well-deserved,” said Derek De Salvia, executive vice president and chief customer officer at Hilton Grand Vacations. “We are extremely proud of the team behind this stunning magazine, which embodies HGV’s vision to deliver memorable vacation experiences and inspire people to share more.”

Club Traveler qualified in the Consumer category for each award submission, competing against publications that have a circulation of over 20,000. It also marks the first year the publication has received a Charlie for Best Overall Digital Innovator in FMA’s annual competition. The magazine is currently distributed to HGV’s global ownership base, including more than 350,00 Members.

The HGV team collaborated with several highly skilled creatives on its winning projects, including photographers Charissa Fay and Federico Epis, writers Alexandra Owens and Jennifer Barger, and illustrators Andrew Lyons and Michael Driver, as well as its creative partner The Economist Group.

Below is a full list of Club Traveler’s 2024 FMA Charlie Awards:

• Best Overall: Design – Charlie Award
  Club Traveler 2023 (Issues 1, 2 and 3)
• Best Overall Digital Innovator – Charlie Award
• Best Design: Cover – Charlie Award
  “Stroll Through the Past” (Issue 1, 2023)
• Best Design: Animated Cover – Charlie Award
  “Stroll Through the Past” (Issue 1, 2023)
• Best Design: Use of Photography – Charlie Award
  “Postcard From …” Department (2023)
• Best Traditional Illustration – Charlie Award
  “Hilton Grand Vacations 10 Best” (Issue 3, 2023)
• Best Advertisement: Self-Promotional – Charlie Award
  FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX Advertisement
• Best Overall: Writing – Silver Award
  Club Traveler 2023 (Issues 1, 2 and 3)
• Best Design: Department – Silver Award
  “48 Hours In …” Department (2023)
• Best Overall: Magazine – Bronze Award
  Club Traveler 2023 (Issues 1, 2 and 3)
• Best Design: Feature – Bronze Award
  “Stroll Through the Past” (Issue 1, 2023)
• Best Photography: Single Department Image – Bronze Award
  “Postcard From … New York City” (Issue 3, 2023)
• Best Photography: Photo Essay/Series – Bronze Award
  “Postcard From … Las Vegas” (Issue 1, 2023)

“It is an incredible honor for Club Traveler to be recognized among the top magazines in the state of Florida for the fifth consecutive year,” said Raquel Filipek, vice president of consumer communications at Hilton Grand Vacations and editor-in-chief for Club Traveler. “Our aspirational content and digital format inspire and engage our readers, and these awards are a true testament to the innovative, best-in-class experiences we strive to deliver through the magazine.”

The 2024 FMA Charlie Awards recognize excellence in writing, editing, graphic design, digital, photography and overall best quality in the state of Florida. Winners were awarded in more than 30 categories, including the prestigious Best Overall awards and a special Magazine of the Year distinction. To view the full list of winners and winning entries, please visit the FMA Charlie Awards website.

Since 2012, Club Traveler’s mission has been to help Members achieve a “vacation state of mind” through inspiring travel stories, featuring HGV’s many destinations and resorts. The magazine includes a mix of bespoke photography and illustrations, travel articles and itineraries, dining experiences and more for readers to maximize their vacation ownership with HGV. In April 2024, Club Traveler was listed as a Medal Finalist in the Video, Animated Content category, as well as a Digital Merit Winner in the Society for Publication Designers (SPD) 59 Awards. Club Traveler has also been announced as a finalist in 10 categories in the 2024 Eddie & Ozzie Awards. Presented by Folio, the Eddie & Ozzie Awards are a national magazine competition that recognizes engaging content and exceptional design in the fields of Editorial Excellence (Eddies) and Outstanding Design (Ozzies).

About Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) is recognized as a leading global timeshare company and is the exclusive vacation ownership partner of Hilton. With headquarters in Orlando, Florida, Hilton Grand Vacations develops, markets, and operates a system of brand-name, high-quality vacation ownership resorts in select vacation destinations. Hilton Grand Vacations has a reputation for delivering a consistently exceptional standard of service, and unforgettable vacation experiences for guests and approximately 720,000 Club Members. Membership with the Company provides best-in-class programs, exclusive services and maximum flexibility for our Members around the world.

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