ZAPWATER COMMUNICATIONS NAMED ONE OF TRAVEL WEEKLY’S 2025 TOP 10 AGENCIES
Chicago, IL (October 29, 2025) – Zapwater Communications has been recognized as one of Travel Weekly’s Top 10 Agencies of the Year in the 2025 Magellan Awards, an honor celebrating the most creative and high-performing agencies shaping the global travel industry today. The 2025 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards celebrate excellence across all segments of the travel industry, including Hospitality, Destinations, Cruise Lines, Airlines, Online Travel Services, and Tour Operators. Each entry is judged against a standard of excellence by an elite panel of travel professionals representing the industry’s most respected leaders.
The Top 10 list was determined based on the total number of Gold and Silver Awards received for agency-submitted client work. Zapwater Communications secured its position among this elite group through its outstanding achievements on behalf of Meliá Hotels International, whose properties collectively earned 13 Gold and 4 Silver Magellan Awards in 2025.
“We’re incredibly proud to be recognized among the top agencies in the travel industry by Travel Weekly,” said David Zapata, CEO and Founder of Zapwater Communications. “These awards are a testament to the creative collaboration between our team and our clients. Together, we’re continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in travel storytelling and integrated communications.”
The Top 10 Agencies of the Year will be featured in Travel Weekly’s November 17, 2025 Magellan Awards issue.
Meliá Hotels International: 2025 Travel Weekly Magellan Gold Awards
Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá – Overall Luxury Hotel / Resort
Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá – Overall Luxury Hotel / Resort
Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá – Overall Luxury Hotel / Resort
Villa Le Blanc Gran Meliá – Overall Luxury Hotel / Resort
Villa Le Corail Gran Meliá Hotel – Overall Luxury Hotel / Resort
Hotel Casa de las Artes Meliá Collection – Luxury (Five-Star) Lobby / Common Space Design
Maison Colbert Meliá Collection – Overall Luxury Hotel / Resort
Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection – Overall Eco-Friendly “Sustainable” Resort / Hotel
Casa Lucia Meliá Collection – Overall Luxury Hotel / Resort
Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort – Overall Wellness Resort / Hotel
Meliá White House – Overall Luxury Hotel / Resort
ME London – Overall Upscale Hotel / Resort
ZEL Punta Cana – Overall New Resort / Hotel
Meliá Hotels International: 2025 Travel Weekly Magellan Silver Award Winners
Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá – Overall Luxury Hotel / Resort
Meliá Granada – Overall Upscale Hotel / Resort
ME Cabo – Overall Beach Resort / Hotel
Meliá Serengeti Lodge Meliá Collection – Overall Eco-Friendly “Sustainable” Resort / Hotel
For more information about Zapwater Communications, please visit www.zapwater.com.
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