Travel Weekly is inviting agents to highlight the brands they and their clients love as The Hotlist – the must-read annual guide to the trade’s favourite suppliers – returns for 2025.
The survey, which is entirely voted for by frontline travel sellers, recognises the best brands in ocean cruise, river cruise and the touring and adventure sectors. You can have your say by casting your votes in The Hotlist now.
All agents who complete the survey before the closing date of April 11 will go through to a prize draw for the chance to win one of two £100 Amazon vouchers.
Published in association with Virgin Atlantic and trade partners Clia and Atas (the Association of Touring & Adventure Suppliers), it offers a chance to celebrate the brands that offer unrivalled product ranges and standout service across 30 categories. These span key regions and destinations, styles of travel and client segments.
Building on the success of 2024’s publication, this year’s survey includes six new categories, recognising small-ship cruising, warm-water expeditions, fitness and wellness sailings on ocean and river ships, and tours focusing on adventure and culture.
The winners will be revealed at an event in London in June and published in a dedicated Travel Weekly supplement.
Nicki Goldsmith, director of global agency sales for Virgin Atlantic, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Travel Weekly on the annual Hotlist survey, which attracts thousands of votes from travel agents all over the UK. It’s incredibly valuable for us to get this first-hand information to understand what frontline agents are booking and what’s proving popular with their customers.
“We work closely with our cruise line, touring and adventure operator partners, ensuring their customers are taken care of on board and that they reach their destination smoothly. We wish all suppliers the best of luck.”
Make sure to vote for your top cruise, touring and adventure suppliers before 11.59pm on April 11 to be eligible for the prize draw to win one of two Amazon vouchers worth £100 each. Voting is open to bona fide UK-based third-party travel sellers only.
The Hotlist 2025 categories are:
Ocean Cruise
Best for Families
Best for Food & Drink
Best for Entertainment & Onboard Enrichment
Best for Fitness & Wellness
Best for Small-Ship Cruising
Best for Ex-UK Cruising
Best for Mediterranean
Best for Caribbean
Best for Alaska
Best for Asia & Australasia
Best for Polar Expedition
Best for Warm-Water Expedition
River Cruise
Best for Food & Drink
Best for Onboard Enrichment
Best for Fitness & Wellness
Best for Excursions
Best for Short-Haul (Europe & Nile)
Best for Long-Haul
Touring & Adventure
Best for Active & Adventure
Best for Culture & History
Best for Solo Travellers
Best for Younger Travellers
Best for Families
Best for Small-Group Tours
Best for UK & Europe
Best for US & Canada
Best for Latin America
Best for Middle East & Africa
Best for Asia
Best for Australasia
Vote in The Hotlist by April 11 for your chance to win. Terms and conditions apply.