About The Travel Industry Awards
The Travel Industry Awards are back for a sixth year to celebrate the brands and individuals who have raised the bar, stood out from their competitors, and strived to work smarter, better and fairer over the past 12 months.
The toughest to win and most coveted in the sector – and with a combination of written submissions, agent rating and live presentations – The Travel Industry Awards help to identify the very best suppliers and sellers of travel in the UK and Ireland, and to showcase those winners to consumers.
WHAT'S NEW FOR 2026?
THREE NEW CATEGORIES
New Retail Agent of the Year
Open to retail travel agents who have been selling travel for two years or less by 1 March 2026, including apprentices, trainees and career changers.
New Home-based Agent of the Year
Open to agents who have been a home-based travel advisor for two years or less by 1 March 2026. They may have moved over from a high street store, call centre team or joined the industry as a career change.
Destination for Change Award
Replacing Tourist Board of the Year, this category is open to tourist boards and destination management organisations striving to create a more sustainable, responsible and inclusive visitor economy that supports both the tourists who visit and the communities they travel to.
STREAMLINED ENTY PROCESS
All categories (including Individual Fairer Travel awards) will open at the same time, while entry forms for agent-judged supplier categories have been shortened.
FINALIST FEEDBACK
Whereas previously, finalists were able to request feedback, new for 2026, all shortlisted companies and individuals will be proactively sent a report, after the event, to help improve future entries.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ALREADY ON SALE
To show our excitement, we've put early bird ticket on sale already! Save £50 per ticket or £500 per table (Premium or Standard) when you book before 19 June. Full price tickets will apply once the shortlist is revealed.
THE CATEGORIES
8 Travel Agent categories: Recognising the very best individual cruise experts, touring & adventure agents, high street and home-based agents, managers, plus NEW this year we distinguish between new retail and new home-based agents.
9 Supplier categories: Celebrating the best trade-friendly suppliers across cruise, tour operating, hotels, essentials and family holidays.
8 Fairer Travel categories: Aimed at businesses and individuals, to reward excellence in sustainability, the workplace, accessible travel and positive impact. NEW for this year is the Destination for Change Award, for tourist boards and destination management companies.
THE SHOW-STOPPING AWARDS CEREMONY
The ceremony will see over 850 travel industry professionals coming together on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at the iconic Camden Roundhouse for an exciting night of celebrations, networking and top-class entertainment. Early bird tickets are already on sale! Save £50 per ticket or £500 per table (Premium or Standard) when you book before 19 June. Full price tickets will apply once the shortlist is revealed. Book early to avoid disappointment and why not watch the highlights from last year for a flavour of what to expect on the night! From the entire TTG team, best of luck to all finalists and we look forward to celebrating with you in September! |
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Does this look like something you'd like to get involved with? To be a part of this exciting event with over 800 travel industry professionals in attendance, contact us today to find out about the range of partnership opportunities available.
Email Justin Berman via jberman@ttgmedia.com, or call on +44 (0) 7917 158677