| Journal: TWUK | Section: |
| Title: | Issue Date: 28/08/00 |
| Author: | Page Number: 61 |
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GLOBE AWARDS
2001
Constant and rapid change within the industry has led to two new categories being introduced to the Travel Weekly Globe Awards.
The Travel Weekly Globe Awards 2001 will be bigger andbetter than ever.The venue for the event – the Great Room at the Grosvenor House Hotel, in London’s West End – has been fully refurbished and extended allowing us to play host to even more guests.
Last year, just over 1,300 people from across the industry attended the event; this year we are expecting more than 1,500 to attend.
As the longest running and most prestigious event in the travel industry, the Globe Awards recognise excellence among suppliers, from the cruise and ferry industry to tour operators, car-rental companies and many more. It is also the only event in the industry where travel agents get to vote exclusively for all the categories.
So whether you work for a multiple, consortium, miniple or independent agency, this is your opportunity to have your say in which companies will receive a Globe Award by voting for the suppliers who provide you with the best service or products for your clients.
There is a total of 35 categories spanning the core products and services of the industry (see page 73 for a full list) – two of which are new for this year.
In recognition of the growing importance of Web-based travel products we have launched a Best Web Site (travel trade) category.
This award will recognise the Best Web Site provided by a supplier to help agents make the sale.
Another development for 2001 is the introduction of the Best Recruitment Consultancy – a reflection of the increasingly important role that recruitment consultancies now play in the industry.
A survey of 106 companies conducted by NSM Research on behalf of Travel Weekly, 62% of respondents said they have used the services of a recruitment consultancy.
We have also redefined the Best Reservation System category, which this year will apply specifically to business travel agents.
But the Globe Awards are not just about voting for the best companies in the industry.
The night itself is an opportunity for everyone to give themselves a pat on the back for the previous year’s work and to look forward to another hectic year. You’ll have a chance to catch up with friends, network and make important new contacts. But most of all, we’ve got a fantastic night of entertainment lined up with a live band and disco, plus a casino with opportunities to win some brilliant prizes.
It will be a night to let your hair down and have a ball.
What’s more, we are giving three lucky agents an opportunity to make the Globes even more special by entering a competition to win free tickets to the event.
All you need to do to enter is fill in the voting form and you and a friend could spend the night at the awards as VIP guests of Travel Weekly.
The prize includes overnight accommodation and transportation to and from the Grosvenor House Hotel.
You will also get £250 in cash to spend on your visit to London. So what are you waiting for?
Get your thinking caps on and fill in the voting form. The winners will be notified by Travel Weekly in plenty of time for you to get your glad rags ready and decide who you are going to take to London on January 17 next year.
On top of the world: last year’s winners celebrate at the Globe Awards 2000, accompanied by TVcelebrity Mary Nightingale, left, who will be presenting the awards for the second year running
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