Over 600 industry professionals attended the Travel Awards on Friday 29 November, hosted by The Chaser’s Andrew Hansen and Chris Taylor.
The travel industry celebrated it’s best with 37 trophies handed out at the awards, with the Travel Corporation taking home the Grand Prix along with an advertising package from proud media partner, Better Homes and Gardens!
Congratulations to all of the winners below!
Corporate Travel Agency of The Year – 49 Employees and Under (sponsored by Travel Trade Recruitment)
Platinum Travel Corporation
Corporate Travel Agency of The Year – 50 Employees and Over (sponsored by Hertz Australia)
Stage and Screen Travel Services
Home Based Agency Group of the Year (sponsored by Intrepid Travel)
TravelManagers Australia
Travel Agency of the Year – Under 30 Employees (sponsored by G Adventures)
Spencer Travel Eastside
Travel Agency of the Year – Over 30 Employees (sponsored by Collette)
Travel Associates
Travel Recruitment Agency of the Year
TMS Talent
Wholesaler of the Year
Excite Holidays
Adventure Travel Wholesaler of the Year
World Expeditions
Specialist Wholesaler of the Year
Encounter Travel
Travel Insurance Provider of the Year
Cover-More Travel Insurance
Online Booking Website of the Year
Inspiring Vacations
Technology Provider of the Year (sponsored by The Travel Corporation)
Amadeus
Trade Sales Team of the Year (sponsored by Avis Budget Group)
G Adventures
Escorted Touring Company of the Year
Insight Vacations
Premium Economy Class Airline of the Year
Air New Zealand
Business Class Airline of the Year (sponsored by Corporate Traveller)
Etihad Airways
Social Media Campaign of the Year (sponsored by Universal Traveller)
Air New Zealand – ‘The Nicest Christmas Ever’
Marketing Campaign of the Year
GTI Tourism for New Caledonia – ‘The Bachelor in New Caledonia’
PR Campaign of the Year
Tourism Fiji – ‘BULAnaires’
Rail Operator of the Year (sponsored by The Travel Corporation)
Railbookers
Vehicle Hire of the Year
Avis
Innovation of the Year (sponsored by Red Havas)
G Adventures
Sustainable Tourism Company of the Year
Nanuku Auberge Resort
Social Responsibility Award
Intrepid Group
River Cruise Line of the Year (sponsored by Gate 1 Travel)
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Collection
Small Ship Cruise Line of the Year
SeaDream Yacht Club
Ocean Cruise Line of the Year
Royal Caribbean International
Expedition Cruise Line of the Year
Hurtigruten
Hotel of the Year (sponsored by Travel Associates)
QT Melbourne
Boutique Hotel of the Year – 10 Properties or Less
Jamala Wildlife Lodge
Hotel Group of the Year (sponsored by Wendy Wu Tours)
InterContinental Hotels Group
Luxury Travel Brand of the Year
Crystal Cruises
Destination of the Year (sponsored by Crystal Cruises)
New York City
Tourism Board of the Year
Brand USA
Employer of Choice
The Travel Corporation
People’s Choice – Favourite Destination
Japan
Grand Prix
The Travel Corporation
