During the event, Pata UK and Ireland chairman, Chris Crampton, presented three awards.
David Kevan, co-founder of CHIC Locations, was given the Outstanding Industry Contribution award and the
Fellowship of PATA award was handed to Tom Nutley, former chairman of Reed Travel Exhibitions and Chris May, founder of Equator Online Learning and Travel Uni.
Charitable Travel trustee and founder, Melissa Tilling, said the group was "truly overwhelmed" by the generosity and support of the members and guests of Pata.
Crampton said: "Over the years we’ve raised tens of thousands of pounds for various charities and thanks to the generosity of our members and their guests this year we raised a record amount, despite a smaller event."
