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The Travel Industry Awards by TTG

Sponsors

 

Meet our partners

Thank you to all of our partners who are supporting The Travel Industry Awards by TTG. It’s going to be an exciting year working together! 

 

If you would like to find out more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Matt Roclawski at mroclawski@ttgmedia.com, or call on +44 (0) 203 714 4215

 

 


In association with

In association with

Virgin Voyages is on a mission to create the world’s most irresistible travel brand. They’re seeking to redefine what your clients should expect from a holiday at sea and create an Epic Sea Change For All.

 

Virgin Voyages first ship, Scarlet Lady, is ready to set sail from Miami very soon. She’s unlike any other ship you’ve ever met. With RockStar Quarters, champagne on demand and amazing food, this is cruising but not as you know it.

 

Voyage Store acts as an extension of Virgin Voyages and they are our preferred distributor of Virgin Voyage packages to the UK trade. They like your booking journey as streamlined as possible. That’s why their dedicated Voyage Store team are there to assist you through every step of the booking process.

 

Voyage Store’s expert knowledge and advice can help you to tailor any package to meet your individual Sailor needs. With the option to extend your Sailor's trip with a pre or post-stay to see more of the region they are setting sail from.

 

Register here to become a Voyage Store partner.


Partners

AE Expeditions

 

Touring & Adventure Operator of the Year sponsor

 

AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions) is an award-winning Australian-owned expedition company pioneering experiential travel for over 33 years.

 

A Certified B Corporation™️, Aurora is deeply committed to environmentally responsible travel, and we take real actions for the care of the planet. Founded on the guiding principles of adventure and endless exploration, the small ship experience is intimate and friendly, taking travellers on perspective-altering experiences to the planet’s most remote and incredible places. 

 

Aurora’s two purpose-built small ships, Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle are designed for global discovery. The company’s third ship, Douglas Mawson, will set sail in December 2025.

 

aexpeditions.co.uk


Ambassador

New Travel Agent of the Year sponsor

 

Ambassador Cruise Line is a brand-new premium-value cruise line. It is the first new British cruise line to be launched since 2010. Its purpose is to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, and sustainably.

 

Ambassador sails for the British market from London Tilbury with a focus on premium-value. Ambassador Cruise Line’s first ship, Ambience, set sail from Tilbury in April 2022 on an ex-UK no-fly range of voyages and is designed to carry up to 1,400 guests in 798 cabins. Ambassador’s second ship, Ambition, will enter service in May 2023, carrying 1,200 guests in 714 cabins. She will operate itineraries from London Tilbury but will also offer cruises from six UK regional departure ports including Newcastle, Dundee, Liverpool, Belfast, Bristol and Falmouth.

 

Ambassador Cruise Line is adult-focussed and age-inclusive but primarily aimed at the 50-plus market. The cruise line will run a number of multi-generation cruises over the summer holidays.

 

Ambassador will deliver distinguished cuisine, fascinating voyages on a classic cruise ship, great entertainment, like-minded guests and treasured destinations. Delivering a seamless, authentic, and enriching cruise experience.

 

ambassadorcruiseline.com


ANA – All Nipppn Airways

Event partner

 

ANA, Japan’s largest 5-star airline, allows customers to enjoy Japan’s renowned culture of hospitality before even boarding the plane.
 
Once on board, passengers can experience our latest luxury cabins, which are inspired by Japanese heritage and Western design principles. Flying to over 45 destinations across Japan, ANA connects travellers from Europe to Tokyo and beyond daily.
 
ANA has been a member of Star Alliance since 1999 and has joint venture partnerships with United Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines and Austrian Airlines.

 

ana-emea.com


APT

 

Family Holidays Provider of the Year sponsor

 

For over 95 years, APT has been creating best-in-class travel experiences to some of the world’s most inspiring destinations. It’s the attention to detail, personalised service and unexpected extras that make APT’s award-winning river cruises, small ship cruises, and escorted tours the adventures of a lifetime.

 

Itineraries are curated by a team of experts, and include immersive experiences and a wealth of inclusions. Destinations include Europe, Asia, Africa, Asia, North America, India, Australia, and New Zealand.

 

APT and APT Travelmarvel have travel styles for every taste and budget, allowing guests to experience thrilling new cultures, brought to life by local guides and experts.

 

aptouring.co.uk


Atlantica Hotels & Resorts

Ocean Cruise Line of the Year sponsor

 

Discover Atlantica Hotels & Resorts prestigious collection of more than 40 hotels across Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt, available to book through all UK travel agencies.

 

Explore a world of seaside escapes for all; family vacations, adults-exclusive getaways, wellness retreats and gastronomic experiences await to be discovered.

 

Last year, we warmly received over 240,000 UK holidaymakers, and we extend our gratitude to our supportive industry partners for contributing to our success and ongoing brand growth.

 

We're genuinely grateful to be part of this prestigious travel event, not just as a finalist in the Hotel and Resort Operator of the Year category, but also as a sponsor of the Ocean Cruise Line of the Year.

 

We are excited to see everyone at the awards ceremony and wish all the nominees the best of luck.

 

Discover more about Atlantica Hotels & Resorts, visit our agent website today: atlanticareps.tv


Avis

 

UK & Ireland Travel Company of the Year sponsor

 

Avis works successfully with over one hundred Tour Operators, Travel Agencies and Global Partnerships including Airlines, hotels, credit card and member schemes . Our partners recognise the importance of selecting a reputable car hire provider to form a crucial part of their benefits package for their customers.

 

Today Avis is a global brand, with 5,000 rental locations in 165 countries. To ensure our customers enjoy a truly global service, we explore every opportunity to create and satisfy local demand everywhere we operate, choosing the rental locations most convenient for our customers. This approach has resulted in our exceptional international presence.

 

abgbeep.com


Birmingham Airport

PR & Representation Company of the Year sponsor

 

Pre-pandemic, Birmingham Airport handled c13m passengers a year and c35m people live within its two-hour catchment – half the population of the UK. It is one of the West Midlands’ largest employers, creating jobs for 30,900 people across the West Midlands and adding £1.5bn in GVA to the regional economy. 

 

Sitting in the centre of the country’s road and rail network means that it is one of the UK’s most accessible airports. 

 

It has also made a commitment to become a net-zero carbon airport by the year 2033, prioritising zero-carbon airport operations and minimising carbon offsets. 

 

birminghamairport.co.uk


Blacklane

River Cruise Line of the Year sponsor

 

At Blacklane, we specialize in premium global chauffeur services for leisure travellers seeking exceptional experiences. Our mission is to provide peace of mind by delivering unforgettable journeys that inspire a better future. Whether you’re planning a relaxing escape or an adventurous outing, our services are designed to elevate your travel experience.


We offer airport transfers, City-to-City rides, and chauffeur-by-the-hour bookings in over 50 countries. We’re excited to introduce our new "City to Beach" and "City to Slopes" services, seamlessly connecting you from urban centres to stunning coastlines and pristine mountains.


Our in-city on-demand services, available in Miami and Dubai, make exploring vibrant destinations easier than ever. We are committed to sustainability and setting industry standards for climate consideration, creating new opportunities for our chauffeur partners.

 

blacklane.com


Celebrity Cruises

 

Cruise Travel Agent of the Year sponsor

 

Celebrity Cruises’ iconic “X” is the mark of a fleet of 14 award-winning ships redefining luxury cruise travel with cool, contemporary design and accommodation; dining, spa and entertainment experiences for modern tastes; and culturally rich and diverse destination experiences, all complemented by warm, personalised service.

 

Celebrity has pioneered many industry firsts at sea, including: the first use of solar panels on a cruise ship; the first to eliminate use of plastic water bottles; the first American female Captain of a cruise ship; the first-ever all-female bridge and officer team sailing; the first West African woman to work on the bridge of a cruise ship; and one of the first legal same-sex weddings performed at sea.

 

Driven by wanderlust and a passion for opening the world, Celebrity journeys to all seven continents, visiting nearly 300 destinations in more than 70 countries.

 

celebritycruises.com


easyJet holidays

Diversity Trailblazer of the Year sponsor

 

easyJet holidays offers great-value beach, city & Italian lake holidays to more than 100 destinations across Europe. The ATOL-protected holidays company combines easyJet’s flexible flight programme, handpicked hotels and best-in-class technology to provide hassle-free personalised holiday experiences.

 

With low deposits of £60pp, transfers included on beach holidays, 23kg hold luggage included as standard on all bookings and over 5,000 hotels across over 500 resorts, easyJet holidays allows your customers to holiday the way they want.

 

We offer your customers the ultimate in terms of booking flexibility. Amend holidays right up until 28 days before departure.

 

The holidays operator is an Abta member too, providing additional reassurance under the UK’s most trusted travel scheme.

 

easyjetholidays.com


Expedia TAAP

Event partner

 

Expedia TAAP (Travel Agent Affiliate Programme) is proud to be a sponsor of The Travel Industry Awards by TTG. We believe that travel is a force for good. Through providing travel agencies with a wide range of products and services geared towards growing their business, we are also enabling travellers to chase their dream vacations.

 

Expedia TAAP offers travel agents worldwide access to the Expedia Group’s wide breadth of travel inventory, rates and availabilities.

 

The ready-to-use web-based booking platform combines accommodations, flights, car rentals and activities enabling agencies to earn competitive commission on bookings.

 

Over the last 15 years, Expedia TAAP has been helping travel agents fulfil bookings for their clients with impressive rates and last-minute availabilities. These include access to a world class booking platform with flexible self-service agent tools designed to provide travellers a seamless booking experience.

 

Expedia TAAP


Explore

Expedition Cruise Line of the Year sponsor

 

Explore’s expertly-crafted itineraries combined with award-winning, local tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to responsible travel ensure unforgettable travel experiences in extraordinary destinations. Whether it's wildlife, culture, walking and trekking, food and drink, cycling or a family adventure, Explore offers 400 trips in 95 countries, trips that are about getting under the skin of your destination: making friends, treading lightly, and being mindful of local communities.  

 

Explore believes that travel should change us, not the world. That is why responsible travel is at the heart of everything they do - demonstrated by Explore's recent B Corp certification.

 

explore.co.uk


Gold Medal

 

Home Based Agent of the Year sponsor

 

At Gold Medal we have over 40 years’ experience delivering tailor-made long haul travel services to the UK’s independent travel trade. Our sub-brands, Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys, complete our brand family and we’re proud to say that we are 100% trade-only, working hard to support more than 3,000 travel agents with everything from package holidays and flight only, to cruises, complex itineraries, car hire and excursions. Using dedicated sales teams and bookable websites, we give our agent partners access to fares from over 135 of the world’s leading airlines and a portfolio of over 100,000 hotels and resorts across the globe.

 

goldmedal.co.uk


GNTO

 

Sustainable Travel Company of the Year and official dinner sponsor 

 

The GNTO UK & Ireland Office is responsible for the promotion of tourism in Greece. Its main mission is to develop and promote the Greek tourism product through the implementation of promotional tourism campaigns in the UK and Ireland.

 

By organizing fam trips along with participating in webinars and trade shows, GNTO’s goal is to increase awareness and visibility of the country’s diverse tourism portfolio

 

visitgreece.gr


Holiday Extras

 

Event partner

 

Holiday Extras is the UK market leader providing all the essential extras that every traveller needs: airport parking, airport hotels, airport lounges, car hire, security fast track, car hire, airport transfers and travel insurance. 

Millions of customers book with us every year because they know we have the widest range of travel products at the best prices. Whether you’re looking to improve your holiday with convenience by booking meet-and-greet airport parking, or luxury by giving yourself a VIP experience in an airport lounge, Holiday Extras has all you need to have less hassle and start enjoying more holiday.

 

holidayextras.com


Hurtigruten

 

Tour Operator of the Year – Small sponsor

 

Hurtigruten is one of the world’s great journeys, sailing and caring for the Norwegian coast since 1893. They are proud to be a national icon for generations of Norwegians and to have a special place in the hearts of their guests from around the world.

 

The Original voyages connect 34 coastal communities. It is the classic way to travel the Norwegian coast as a local and has rightly become known as ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage’.

 

To mark their 130-year anniversary in 2023, they launched an exclusive range of Signature cruises. These premium sailings showcase their favourite places of Norway’s coast with several hours spent in each port. They have also begun their most ambitious sustainability initiative ever in their 130-year history: to develop zero-emission ships to the Norwegian coast by 2030.

 

hurtigruten.co.uk/destinations


Hurtigruten Expeditions

 

Technology Provider of the Year sponsor

 

Hurtigruten Expeditions is the world’s leading expedition cruise line, offering unique small-ship and land-based adventures from pole to pole – and anywhere in between. We take our guests to the most spectacular areas on the planet, offering a mix of pristine wilderness and visits to genuine local communities. With sustainability and exploration at its core, Hurtigruten Expeditions offers exploration of more than 250 destinations across 30+ countries, including Antarctica, Alaska, the Northwest Passage, Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard, Norway, the British Isles, South America, the Caribbean and more.

 

Hurtigruten Expedition’s fleet of 7 small-size custom-built expedition cruise ships include the world’s first battery-hybrid powered cruise ships, all offering big adventures on small ships — guided by hand-picked experts from Hurtigruten Expedition Teams. Our commitment to safety is as absolute as our passion for exploration. Everyone on a Hurtigruten adventure will always be – and feel – safe, comfortable – and excited!

 

hurtigruten.co.uk/destinations


Inghams

 

Tourist Board of the Year sponsor


With over 85 years’ expertise and passion for the great outdoors, Inghams walking holidays are done differently. Say hello to Stay-and Walk holidays in some of the most beautiful parts of Europe. With no set itineraries, no moving hotel every night, the guests set the pace and walk as much or as little as they like. They just pick their base, unpack and start exploring in any one of the 79 resorts in seven countries that are on offer. With tailored tips, local resort teams and expert-led walks, Inghams are with you at every step. So, pack your boots and your love for the great outdoors and they’ll handle the rest.

 

inghams.co.uk


Intrepid

 

Smarter, Better, Fairer Travel Agent of the Year sponsor


Intrepid Travel is a world leader in sustainable experience-rich travel that has been taking travellers to discover the world's most amazing places for more than 30 years.

 

The company’s mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel. The company offers more than 1,150 trips on every continent and every trip is designed to truly experience the local culture. With its own network of destination management companies in 23 countries, Intrepid has unique local expertise and perspectives.

 

Globally renowned as a leader in responsible travel, in 2018 the carbon-neutral business became the world’s largest travel company to be certified B-Corp. Intrepid Travel is the only global tour operator with verified science-based carbon reduction targets and its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, has raised more than AU$12 million for more than 130 charities around the world.

 

 

intrepidtravel.com


Jet2holidays

UK & Ireland Travel Agent of the Year sponsor

 

Jet2holidays is the UK’s second largest tour operator, and is a winner of prestigious awards for delivering outstanding trade sales relations and customer service, as voted for by both independent travel agents and customers alike.

 

We offer great value ATOL protected package holidays to over 500 resorts across Europe, the Canaries and the Mediterranean from nine UK airports.

 

With a choice of over 4,000 directly contracted 2-5 star hotels, return Jet2.com flights, 22kg baggage, transfers, and ATOL Protection included in all packages, we really do offer package holidays you can trust

 

On top of that we offer Free Child Places, Infants Go Free, free Resort Flight Check-In® and a team of dedicated in-resort Customer Helpers, all for a low £60 per person deposit.

 

Our choice of holidays keeps on growing, and includes three brand new destinations for Summer 19 (Bourgas in Bulgaria, Chania in Crete, and Izmir in Turkey). We also have seven specialist brochures that give a taster of each range: Summer Holidays, Winter Holidays, Family Holidays, Jet2Villas, Indulgent Escapes, On Tour and Jet2CityBreaks.

 

If you are an independent travel agent and you are interested in finding out about how you can work in partnership with Jet2holidays to grow your business, please visit our dedicated trade site: trade.jet2holidays.com

 


Latin/Polar Routes

Airline of the Year sponsor

 

Latin Routes is an award-winning and leading UK tour operator providing holidays to Latin America. We specialise in Truly Individual Tailormade holidays to destinations such as Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Galapagos, Peru & more. The knowledge of our Travel Specialists is second to none and based on first-hand travel experiences. Our tailor-made, truly individual and specialist approach means we are also able to offer a wide range of products, including those often not available anywhere else.

 

latinroutes.co.uk


MSC Cruises

Manager of the Year sponsor

 

MSC Cruises, a global leader in the cruise industry, offers travel agents an unparalleled opportunity to provide their clients with exceptional holiday experiences.

 
As the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line, MSC Cruises boasts a modern fleet of 26 ships renowned for innovative design, luxurious accommodations, and a commitment to sustainability. MSC Cruises caters to diverse travel preferences with destinations spanning the Caribbean, Mediterranean, United Arab Emirates, Northern Europe, and beyond.

 

Travel agents can leverage MSC Cruises' robust support system, which includes comprehensive training programmes, marketing tools, and dedicated account managers, to ensure agents are well-equipped to deliver top-tier service and detailed knowledge to their clients.

 

MSC Cruises’ emphasis on onboard experiences, from world-class entertainment and gourmet dining to rejuvenating wellness options and enriching shore excursions, ensures guests have truly unforgettable cruise holidays.


By choosing MSC Cruises, agents partner with a brand that prioritises guest satisfaction, innovative technology, and environmental responsibility, making it a great choice for discerning travellers.

 

Discover more on mscbook.co.uk


Newmarket

Holiday Essentials Provider of the Year Sponsor

 

Newmarket Holidays is a multi-award winning, independently owned tour operator, providing a portfolio of escorted trips, resort-centred stays, and event-focused tours throughout the world. Founded in 1983 the core proposition is to offer quality, value for money experiences and high standards of customer care which is integral to Newmarket Holidays’ operations. This is reflected in the meticulously designed details of each tour and holiday, encompassing everything from accommodation to on-the-ground arrangements.

 

Renowned for developing and offering a wide selection of escorted, air-inclusive tours within the UK, Europe, the Americas, India and Southeast Asia, Newmarket Holidays also presents a range of ocean and river cruises. Additionally, the company is a popular provider of unique experiences such as Lapland, the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships and concerts with the classical violinist and orchestra leader André Rieu.

 

newcastleairport.com


Princess

 

Tour Operator of the Year (Large) sponsor

 

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships, carrying two million guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises.

 

A team of professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously recognised as the “Best Cruise Line for Itineraries.” 

 

In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation, introduced MedallionClass holidays enabled by the Medallion, the travel industry’s most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless personalised holiday giving guests more time to do the things they love most.

 

The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.      

 

princess.com


Quark Expeditions

 

Hotel & Resort Operator of the Year sponsor

 

Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, has explored the Polar Regions exclusively since 1991 – the year we became the first company to bring commercial travelers to the North Pole. Innovation has been our DNA ever since. We were the first to circumnavigate the Arctic – and Antarctica – on a passenger ship. We were the first to visit the legendary Emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island – and the first to take passengers hot-air ballooning at the North Pole. 

 

Our expedition team – the best in the industry – ensures guests venture beyond the ordinary in the Arctic and Antarctic. We understand these otherworldly domains like few others can. Our fleet of small polar vessels –including Ultramarine with its two twin-engine helicopters – allows our guests to set foot where few ever will and do what few ever dream. We do everything to ensure our guests have the expedition of a lifetime!

 

quarkexpeditions.com


Riviera Travel

 

Event partner

 

A river cruise with Riviera Travel is an experience your customers will never forget. Not just because of the breathtaking destinations they’ll discover, but because of all the ways we’ll enhance their time with us and bring each moment to life.

 

As your customers drift along in five-star luxury, our cruise directors and concierges are always on hand to make sure their every need is taken care of. When they dock, our expert tour guides will be ready to share their wealth of local knowledge (and best-kept secrets) to ensure you have the best experience possible.

 

When your customers are on board one of our 13 river cruise ships, there’re staying in a floating, luxury boutique hotel. Our fine fleet is truly world-class. In 2019 we introduced two brand-new five-star ships: MS George Eliot and MS William Wordsworth, and 2020 will see the addition of another all-suite five-star vessel, MS Geoffrey Chaucer.

 

rivieratravel.co.uk/agents


Scenic & Emerald

 

UK & Ireland Airport of the Year sponsor

 

Scenic & Emerald Cruises have grown to include award-winning, river and ocean cruises and handcrafted land journeys that take guests to many of the world’s most fascinating destinations covering all seven continents.

 

Since 2008, Scenic has set the benchmark for truly all-inclusive, five-star river cruises in Europe and Southeast Asia as well as luxury cruises on Russia’s Volga River on board Scenic Tsar.

 

In 2019, Scenic introduced Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht™, a 228-guest ultra-luxury ship, and plans to deliver a second yacht in 2023.

 

Emerald Cruises has nine branded Star-Ships offering river sailings in Europe and on the Mekong, as well as the chartered river ship along the Volga River in Russia.

 

In January 2022, Emerald Azzurra will be the first yacht to launch under the Emerald Cruises brand - a 100-guest superyacht that will sail the warm waters of the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black and Red seas.

 

scenic.co.uk

emeraldcruises.co.uk


Spanish Tourist Office

 

Accessible Holidays Provider of the Year Sponsor

 

The Tourism Institute of Spain (TURESPAÑA) is the national institution ascribed to the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, devoted to promote Spain as a tourist destination abroad. 

 

Turespaña activity consists of planning, monitoring, developing and executing actions that offer each traveller personalised products and destinations, positioning the Spanish tourism brand as a leader in sustainable tourism.

 

Turespaña is present worldwide through a network of 33 Spanish Tourist Offices operating in 47 outbound tourist markets, grouped in eight geographical areas. These offices liaise and collaborate with travel agents, tour operators and other tourist stakeholders to support the tourism sector of the 17 autonomous communities of Spain. Main duties include tourism reports, market research, extensive B2B and B2C optimised marketing activities, as well as communication and PR actions in accordance with the tourist destinations’ operational and promotional plans.

 

spain.info/en/


Travelsphere

 

High Street Travel Agent of the Year sponsor

 

Travelsphere leads the way in award-winning guided touring holidays, focussing on bigger experiences and smaller group sizes.

 

Every holiday has so much included from flights and transfers, to hand-picked accommodation and experienced Tour Managers along with a huge range of local excursions.

 

The included meals give a flavour of the local culture and cuisine, and there is always plenty of time to explore independently.

 

With just 15 to 35 people or fewer on every Travelsphere touring holiday, customers are always right at the heart of the adventure, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

 

Incredible destinations, reassurance guarantees, Safe Travels stamp, and world-class Tour Managers are all what makes Travelsphere stand out in the guided touring holiday market.  Don’t forget that every flight-inclusive holiday with Travelsphere, starts in VIP style with Travelsphere’s Private Chauffeur Service. Travelsphere uses an independent Trust Fund, so all customer money is 100% protected.

 

travelsphere.co.uk


Travel Texas

Agents' Choice – Large sponsor

 

Texas is ‘more than you think’. A world-class, year-round destination with the rich ranching and cowboy heritage that Texas is renowned for. However, that's not all this fabulous destination has to offer. There are many other attractions and landscapes for visitors to experience including spectacular coastline, extensive national and state parks, lush green Hill Country, Prairies and Plains, bird watching, golf, outstanding arts and cultural facilities, live music and festivals, stunning food from BBQ to fine dining, wineries, family adventures, international Dark Sky Parks, history and heritage and adventures aplenty.

 

traveltexas.com


Tui Group

 

Apprentice of the Year sponsor

 

Profile to follow...

 

retailagents.tui.co.uk


TTNG

 

Sustainability Impact in Travel Award sponsor

 

With over 1,000 Members, The Travel Network Group is the UK’s largest independent travel membership organisation providing a range of propositions, products and services that enable new and existing travel businesses to operate within the travel sector.  Its key differentiator is the unique way in which it puts its members at the heart of its business through delivering market-leading help, guidance and support.  In 2018, through its annual membership survey undertaken in association with the Institute of Customer Service, the Group achieved a score of 87.5, rating the company as providing a world-class service to its Members.

 

thetravelnetworkgroup.co.uk


Virgin Atlantic

 

Agents' Choice – Small sponsor

 

Virgin Atlantic was founded by lifelong innovator and challenger, Richard Branson. He saw an opportunity to shake up the UK aviation industry, making air travel exciting, stylish and enjoyable again. On 22nd June 1984, the first Virgin Atlantic flight took off from London Gatwick to New York Newark, bringing a sparkle of red, a sense of humour and a passion for flying to a grey world of airlines.

 

Nearly 40 years later, being brilliantly different remains a core part of Virgin Atlantic’s DNA. Always moving, always innovating, with the customer at the heart of everything they do. It was the first airline to introduce a Premium cabin, a bar in Upper Class, seatback TVs and a fully flat bed seat. It was even the first to fly a commercial aircraft using only biofuels.

 

Virgin Atlantic relish the challenges that others find, well, challenging. They reimagine the world and lead the way with fresh ideas. Every element of the travel experience has been designed with the customer in mind, bringing back the joy of travelling at 30,000 feet. Step onboard, and discover the pioneering spirit, warm, welcoming service and thoughtful innovative touches that make Virgin Atlantic the most loved travel company.

 

virginatlantic.com


WendyWu Tours

 

Travel Legend of the Year sponsor

 

Wendy Wu Tours is the UK’s leading touring specialist, offering extraordinary tours to Japan, China and the Far East, Southeast Asia, India, Sri Lanka, The Middle East, Central Asia, South America, Europe and beyond.

 

Our fully-inclusive tours provide unbeatable value and include international flights, accommodation, meals, touring, transportation, transfers and even visas. Our tour groups are led by local guides, born and raised in the country our customers are exploring - these National Escorts are the best in the industry and an absolute asset to our award-winning tours.

 

With over 25 years of experience in offering incredible, immersive and authentic escorted touring across the world, nobody does it better.


WTM London

 

Best Place to Work in Travel sponsor

 

WTM London has always been seen as the hub and meeting point for the global travel industry and this year is no different, however, our focus has definitely changed. We are constantly evolving and making adjustments to WTM so that we can look to the future on helping reconnect and rebuild and shape the travel industry at a time when it needs it the most. By visiting the show you can restore your old connections as well as creating new ones that help your current business needs now. Let’s stand together and get back to business.

 

wtm.com/london

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Partners

AE Expeditions
Ambassador Cruise Line
ANA – All Nippon Airways
APT
Atlantica Hotel & Resorts
Avis
Birmingham Airport
Blacklane
Celebrity Cruises
easyJet holidays
Expedia TAAP
Explore
Gold Medal
GNTO
Holiday Extras
Hurtigruten
HX
Inghams
Intrepid
Jet2holidays
Latin/Polar Routes
MSC
Newmarket Holidays
Princess Cruises
Quark Expeditions
Riviera
Scenic & Emerald
Travel Texas
Spain
TUI
TTNG
Travelsphere
Virgin Atlantic
Wendy Wu Tours
WTM

Sponsorship opportunities

If you would like to be a part of the Travel Industry Awards by TTG 2024, contact us to find out more about the range of sponsorship opportunities available.

Email Matt Roclawski at mroclawski@ttgmedia.com, or call on +44 (0) 203 714 4215

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