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The ballot for the Business Traveler North America Awards 2024 Finalists is now live.

A hand-selected group of aviation experts, hospitality leaders and editors nominated brands for this year’s list of honorees. Meet our judges below, and don’t forget to vote for your favorites through October 15. The results will be announced in our December/January double issue.

Our Judges

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Gino Bertuccio

From winning a bid for ANA’s inaugural Dreamliner flight to enjoying Singapore Airlines’ A380 maiden voyage, Gino Bertuccio is a seasoned traveler with 22 inaugural and final flight experiences in premium cabins. Alongside his collection of nearly 2,000 model airplanes, his passion also extends to airline memorabilia and luxury sky adventures.

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Laurie Brookins

A fashion and products expert, Laurie Brookins reports on the latest accessories and trends for travelers. You can find her product reviews in our signature “Tried & Tested” section; she writes for The Hollywood Reporter and Robb Report.

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Jeb Brooks

Since age eight, Jeb Brooks has loved planes and trains. Today, he travels professionally as a YouTuber, with as many as four million viewers traveling right along with him each month on his channel, @GreenerGrass.

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Rachel Dube

Rachel Dube is a freelance travel and beauty writer based in New York. Her work has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, Hotels Above Par, Robb Report, among others.

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JT Genter

JT Genter is the editor-in-chief of AwardWallet, where he helps educate travelers about loyalty programs and credit cards. He has traveled the world for over seven years as a full-time digital nomad, logging nearly two million flight miles on over 100 airlines and visiting 76 countries.

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Peter Greenberg

Peter Greenberg is an Emmy Award-winning producer and reporter. He is CBS News‘ travel editor and hosts the radio show Eye on Travel.

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Henry Harteveldt

Henry Harteveldt is a renowned industry analyst and advisor. Atmosphere Research, his market research and advisory firm, is a go-to for global media, and he’s often featured on networks including Bloomberg and CNN.

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Jennifer Kester

Jennifer Kester is a freelance writer and editor focusing on luxury travel. During her time as Vice President/Executive Editor at Forbes Travel Guide, she visited more than 250 luxury hotels.

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Travis Levius

Travis Levius (@misterlevius) is a luxury travel journalist and content creator loosely based between Atlanta and London. His writing has appeared in Time, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Travel + Leisure and others.

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Andy Luten

Andy Luten founded Andy’s Travel Blog in 2012. His blog is part of the BoardingArea network and has been featured in publications including Conde Nast Traveler, D Magazine, and Business Insider.

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Jarvis Marcos

Jarvis Marcos is the founder of The Luxury Traveller, a leading luxury travel agency and travel review website.

He has flown almost every First and Business Class product in the sky and has amassed 400k followers on his social channels.

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Jessica Nabongo

Jessica Nabongo is a global citizen, storyteller and travel expert. She is the first Black woman to have traveled to every country in the world. Named one of the 50 Most Notable People in Travel, by Travel + Leisure, Jessica uses her platforms to educate and inspire others.

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Beverly Nguyen

Beverly Nguyen is a fashion stylist, consultant and current editor of at Family Style. She is the owner of the eponymous Beverly’s; a home-goods store in New York that caters to essential household needs and travel-ready items. She is an advisor for cultural projects and hospitality activations for Rockefeller Center.

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Mark C. O'Flaherty

Mark C. O’Flaherty is a London-based writer and photographer who contributes to The Telegraph and The Financial Times, among other international lifestyle publications. He reports on design, travel and interiors.

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Jessica Poitevien

Jessica Poitevien is the Florida-based journalist and content creator behind She Dreams of Travel, a brand inspiring others to experience the world through meaningful travel.

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Ramsey Qubein
Ramsey Qubein is a talented travel journalist and aviation expert who covers hotels, cruises, airlines, and loyalty programs globally. His work has been published in several prestigious outlets, including Conde Nast TravelerTravel+LeisureForbesAFARRobb ReportBusiness Traveler, and Airways Magazine. He flies more than 400,000 miles annually and has visited 173 United Nations countries, all seven continents, and all 50 U.S. states.
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Stephanie Vermillion

Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer who writes for National Geographic, AFAR, and Travel + Leisure. She covers stories at the intersection of travel, wellness, and adventure, from the myriad benefits of forest bathing to the restorative power of hot springs.

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Terry Zarikian

Zarikian is a culinary and cocktail expert who contributes to our signature “Tried & Tested” section, advising readers where to dine, drink and stay. His writing also appears in Venice magazine and The Miami Herald.