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Globes 2016: Winners revealed

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The travel industry’s favourite suppliers have been honoured at the Travel Weekly Globe Travel Awards in London.

The awards are voted for entirely by UK travel agents, with additional consumer awards voted for by readers of Mail Brands UK.

The event, at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, was hosted by Dame Edna Everage and Travel Weekly editor-in-chief Lucy Huxley.

Journalist and television personality Piers Morgan presented the Consumer Awards, while entertainment was provided by performers including X-Factor winner Louisa Johnson.

Big winners on the night included Attraction World, which walked away with three Globe awards, and Kuoni and Emirates which scooped two apiece.

View our gallery of the night


The winners

 

Innovation in Travel Award, sponsored by Travelport: Etihad
The Penny Akam Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by Affordable Car Hire: Nyki Dilworth, Vertical Systems
Outstanding Achievement Award, sponsored by Gold Medal: Andrew Swaffield, Monarch

Consumer Awards, sponsored by Mail Brands UK

Favourite Airline: British Airways
Favourite Escorted Tours Operator: Saga
Favourite UK Operator: Warner Leisure Hotels
Favourite Ocean Cruise Company: Saga
Favourite Ferry Company: P&O Ferries
Favourite Hotel Chain: Hilton Hotels
Favourite Long-Haul Operator: Saga
Favourite River Cruise Company: Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Favourite Online Booking Website: Booking.com
Favourite Short-Haul Operator:

On The Water Awards, sponsored by Zolv

Best Ferry Company: P&O Ferries
Best Mainstream Cruise Company: Royal Caribbean International
Best Premium Cruise Company: Celebrity Cruises
Best River Cruise Company: Viking River Cruises
Best Specialist Cruise Company: Azamara Club Cruises
Best Luxury Cruise Company: Silversea

Destination Sector Awards, sponsored by Travelzoo

Best Tourist Board Office: Dubai Tourism
Best All-Inclusive Resort Operator: Sandals
Best Hotel Chain (worldwide): Riu Hotels & Resorts
Best Attraction (worldwide): Walt Disney World Resort Florida

On The Move Awards, sponsored by P&O Ferries

Best Rail Company: Great Rail Journeys
Best Mainstream Touring Company: Titan Travel
Best Premium Touring Service: Insight Vacations
Best Car Rental Company: Affordable Car Hire

Flying Sector Awards, sponsored by The Holiday Team

Best Short-Haul Airline: Thomson Airways
Best Long-Haul Airline: Emirates
Best UK Aiport: Manchester
Best Premium Airline Service: Emirates

Long-Haul Awards, sponsored by Amadeus

Best Long-Haul Operator (multi-destination): Kuoni
Best Long-Haul Specialist Operator: Wendy Wu Tours
Best Luxury Operator: Kuoni
Best Consolidator: Gold Medal

Short-Haul Awards, sponsored by Hurtigruten

Best Short-Haul Operator: Thomas Cook
Best Activity And Adventure Operator: Inghams
Best Accommodation-Only Provider: SuperBreak

Serving The Industry Awards, sponsored by Hoseasons

Best Add-Ons Provider: Attraction World
Best Technology Provider: Amadeus
Best Insurance Provider: Holiday Extras
Best Trade Sales Team: Attraction World
Best Trade Friendly Brand: Attraction World

At Home Awards, sponsored by Cover-More

Best UK Hotel Chain: Warner Leisure Hotels
Best UK Attraction: Harry Potter, Warner Bros Studio Tour
Best Operator UK Holidays: SuperBreak

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