What products do travelers love to bring most on their trips? North Face backpacks, Samsonite Carry-on luggage and Ray-Ban sunglasses. TripAdvisor announced the top products in its second annual Travelers' Choice Awards for Travel Favorites.
TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards for Travel Favorites highlights the top products that travelers prefer to use on their trips. In the U.S. survey, there were 21 winners in several categories from cameras to flip-flops to carry-on luggage. Surveys were also conducted to determine the top product choices in the U.K., France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, and Russia.
"The TripAdvisor community has spoken and these are the most beloved travel brands from around the world," said Barbara Messing , chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. "We are thrilled to recognize these world-class brands with Travelers' Choice awards that millions of travelers worldwide rely on for the best travel products for their trips."
2013 U.S. Travelers' Choice Awards for Travel Favorites
Backpack: | The North Face | Gum & mints: | Orbit |
Bottled water: | Evian | Hand sanitizer: | PURELL® |
Camera: | Canon | Noise-canceling headphones: | Bose |
Car rental agency: | Hertz | Insect repellent: | Off! |
Carry-on luggage: | Samsonite | Lip balm: | ChapStick® Brand Lip Care |
Coffee: | Starbucks | Snack bar: | Snickers |
Cooler: | Coleman | Sunglasses: | Ray-Ban |
Flip-flops: | Havaianas | Sunscreen: | Neutrogena® |
GPS device: | Garmin | Swimwear: | Speedo |
Guidebook: | Lonely Planet | Tablet computer: | iPad |
Travel magazine: | National Geographic |
"As the No. 1 dermatologist recommended suncare brand, Neutrogena is proud that travelers have honored us with the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award for favorite sunscreen," said Kerry Sullivan , Group Brand Director for Neutrogena Sun.
The survey was conducted in each country with a panel of more than 3,900 TripAdvisor members who selected their favorite brands and products in each category. In the U.S., 12,125 repondents then chose their favorites from the lists that were made. A total of 39,898 people responded to the surveys overall.
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