Thank you partners!
Thank you to all of our partners who are supporting The Travel Industry Awards 2026. It’s going to be another exciting year working together...
If you would like to find out more about opportunities for 2026, please contact Justin Berman via jberman@ttgmedia.com, or call on +44 (0) 07917 158677
Headline partner
Seat Unique is the go-to destination for premium tickets and hospitality packages, with a simple mission: to make exceptional live experiences more accessible to fans, wherever they travel from.
We connect fans with elevated experiences at the world’s biggest concerts, sporting, and cultural events by partnering directly with clubs and venues, helping drive memorable trips around live entertainment..
Partners
Event sponsor
Welcome to Ambassador, Britain’s authentic cruise line offering affordable quality and sailing from nine regional UK ports.
When you sail with us, you’ll enjoy breathtaking destinations, amazing West End-style entertainment, excellent service and outstanding cuisine all for the best value. But what does this mean? Well, you’ll get a decent cup of tea, as well as a traditional afternoon tea, and great British entertainment – all served with the warmest of welcomes at an affordable price.
Join us on board, and you’ll soon find out why 94% of guests would recommend Ambassador and why we were awarded the best value on the high seas!
Family Holidays Provider of the Year sponsor
Birmingham Airport is the UK’s 7th largest airport, with 35 airlines and over 140 direct destinations.
Whether you are travelling to major business centres or popular leisure destinations, as the Midlands’ gateway to the world, Birmingham Airport offers access to it all. The airport is one of the best‑connected in the UK, with strong road and public transport links, including direct access to the national railway network.
BHX remains on track to achieve its busiest year ever, with a record 14 million passengers forecast to travel through the airport during 2025/26. Supporting this growth, Birmingham Airport continues to invest heavily in its future, with over £300 million committed through to 2029 to support continued growth and future‑proof the airport for passengers and airline partners.
Home Based 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.
Touring & Adventure Operator of the Year 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.
Tour Operator of the Year – Small sponsor
HX 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, HX 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.
Our 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 HX Expeditions Teams. Our commitment to safety is as absolute as our passion for exploration. Everyone on a HX adventure will always be – and feel – safe, comfortable – and excited!
Smarter, Better, Fairer Travel Agent of the Year sponsor
Intrepid Travel has been a world leader in responsible travel for 35 years. The company’s mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel, which comes to life on more than 900 trips all designed to truly experience local culture.
With its own network of destination management companies in 28 countries, Intrepid has unique local expertise and perspectives. Globally recognised for their commitment to transparency and ethical travel, they became B-Corp Certified in 2018.
Intrepid Travel is also the first tour operator with near-term science-based climate targets through the Science Based Targets Initiative, and its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, has raised more than £8.7million for more than 160 partners.
In December 2024, Intrepid was named a Which? Recommended Provider for Escorted Tours. Its CEO was named CEO of the Year at the Australian Executive of the Year Awards 2024.
Touring & Adventure Expert 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.
Manager of the Year sponsor
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.
Diversity Trailblazer of the Year 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.
UK & Irish Travel Agent of the Year sponsor
TUI is one of the world's leading tourism groups and operates worldwide. TUI UK is the business behind First Choice, Marella Cruises and Crystal Ski Holidays brands, as well as TUI Cities, TUI Lakes & Mountains, TUI Tours, TUI River Cruises, and its leisure hotel brands TUI Blue, Holiday Villages, Magic Life and more. Part of one of the four regions within the Markets + Airline business division at TUI the tourism business fulfills package holidays, components and ancillaries to a large customer base in more than a dozen source markets.
TUI UK & Ireland has a team of over 11,000 employees and its full holiday programme serves millions of customers each year. TUI Airways, part of TUI Airline, operates to over 80 destinations in 32 countries with 70 aircraft from 23 UK and Ireland airports with 69 aircraft. TUI UK & Ireland work with independent agents and has a retail estate made up of more than 330 retail stores including TUI superstores where TUI’s travel experts take care of all customers' needs.
High Street Agent of the Year sponsor
With over 40 years of expertise, Wavemaker is a leading hospitality group in Greece and Cyprus, managing a portfolio of 15,000 rooms across exceptional Mediterranean destinations.
Our brands – Atlantica Hotels & Resorts, Mare Resorts, Aphrodite Hills Resort, and the upcoming APHI & AMOH (launching 2026) – embody our commitment to people, positive impact, and transformative experiences
Like the ever-moving sea, we embrace new frontiers, spreading positive energy among our team, guests, and local communities.
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.
Sponsorship opportunities
If you would like to be a part of this exciting event, contact us today to find out about the range of sponsorship opportunities available.
Email Justin Berman via jberman@ttgmedia.com, or call on +44 (0) 7917 158677