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The travel industry's favourite suppliers have been honoured at the Travel Weekly Globe Travel Awards in London.
The awards are voted for entirely by UK travel agents, with additional consumer awards voted for by readers of Mail Brands UK.
The event, at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane, was hosted by Dame Edna Everage and Travel Weekly editor-in-chief Lucy Huxley.
Journalist and television personality Piers Morgan presented the Consumer Awards, while entertainment was provided by performers including X-Factor winner Louisa Johnson.
Big winners on the night included Attraction World, which walked away with three Globe awards, and Kuoni and Emirates which scooped two apiece.
Innovation in Travel Award, sponsored by Travelport: Etihad The Penny Akam Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by Affordable Car Hire: Nyki Dilworth, Vertical Systems Outstanding Achievement Award, sponsored by Gold Medal: Andrew Swaffield, Monarch
Favourite Airline: British Airways Favourite Escorted Tours Operator: Saga Favourite UK Operator: Warner Leisure Hotels Favourite Ocean Cruise Company: Saga Favourite Ferry Company: P&O Ferries Favourite Hotel Chain: Hilton Hotels Favourite Long-Haul Operator: Saga Favourite River Cruise Company: Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Favourite Online Booking Website: Booking.com Favourite Short-Haul Operator:
Best Ferry Company: P&O Ferries Best Mainstream Cruise Company: Royal Caribbean International Best Premium Cruise Company: Celebrity Cruises Best River Cruise Company: Viking River Cruises Best Specialist Cruise Company: Azamara Club Cruises Best Luxury Cruise Company: Silversea
Best Tourist Board Office: Dubai Tourism Best All-Inclusive Resort Operator: Sandals Best Hotel Chain (worldwide): Riu Hotels & Resorts Best Attraction (worldwide): Walt Disney World Resort Florida
Best Rail Company: Great Rail Journeys Best Mainstream Touring Company: Titan Travel Best Premium Touring Service: Insight Vacations Best Car Rental Company: Affordable Car Hire
Best Short-Haul Airline: Thomson Airways Best Long-Haul Airline: Emirates Best UK Aiport: Manchester Best Premium Airline Service: Emirates
Best Long-Haul Operator (multi-destination): Kuoni Best Long-Haul Specialist Operator: Wendy Wu Tours Best Luxury Operator: Kuoni Best Consolidator: Gold Medal
Best Short-Haul Operator: Thomas Cook Best Activity And Adventure Operator: Inghams Best Accommodation-Only Provider: SuperBreak
Best Add-Ons Provider: Attraction World Best Technology Provider: Amadeus Best Insurance Provider: Holiday Extras Best Trade Sales Team: Attraction World Best Trade Friendly Brand: Attraction World
Best UK Hotel Chain: Warner Leisure Hotels Best UK Attraction: Harry Potter, Warner Bros Studio Tour Best Operator UK Holidays: SuperBreak