London - Britain

The travel and tourism industry gathered in the British capital, London, during the TTG Travel Industry Awards 2026 ceremony, which was held on September 23 inside the famous Roundhouse Hall in Camden, to honor a group of companies, professionals and entities that emerged in the sectors of tourism, cruises, hotels, technology and sustainability during the year.

A night that brought together more than 850 specialists

The event, organized by TTG Media in collaboration with Seat Unique, represented one of the most prominent nights for the travel industry in the United Kingdom and Ireland, after TTG had announced that the event would bring together more than 850 travel industry professionals. British journalist and comedian Sue Perkins hosted the evening, which combined award distribution, professional networking, and celebration of influential companies and individuals in the sector.

HX Expeditions wins the grand prize

HX Expeditions was one of the most prominent winners, having been named Travel Company of the Year in the United Kingdom and Ireland, in addition to winning the Best Expedition Cruise Company award for the second year in a row.
Libby Gray from Hays Travel was named Travel Agent of the Year in the UK and Ireland, as well as Manager of the Year.

From cruises to hotels

The awards were distributed across a wide spectrum of the travel industry; easyJet Holidays was named Large Tour Operator of the Year, Ocean Cruise Line of the Year went to Virgin Voyages, and Grecotel Hotels & Resorts won Hotel and Resort Operator of the Year.

Explore Worldwide also took home awards for Sustainable Travel Company of the Year and Family Vacation Provider of the Year, and SystemsX won Technology Innovation of the Year.

Sustainability and ease of travel are at the forefront

The 2026 edition was not limited to commercial performance, as it allocated a group of categories for more sustainable, inclusive and accessible travel. In this context, the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) won the Destination for Change award, while World Accessible Holidays won the Affordable Holidays Provider award, and the Positive Impact award went to Hurtigruten.

The end of a phase...and a new date in 2027
The evening carried a special significance, as it was the last edition of the Travel Industry Awards in its current form. During the ceremony, TTG announced TTG Nexus, a new two-day professional event that will be held in Birmingham during April 2027, and will in the future include the Travel Industry Awards and TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies under one umbrella.