Agents invited to vote in The Hotlist survey of trade’s top cruise and touring brands

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Voting has opened for The Hotlist, Travel Weekly’s annual poll of agents’ favourite suppliers in the cruise, touring and adventure sectors.

The Hotlist 2026 recognises suppliers across 25 trade-voted categories split by region and customer demographic, including the best ocean cruise lines for the Mediterranean, best for expedition cruise brands, favourite river cruise lines for food and drink, and the top touring and adventure companies for solo travellers.

This year will also see the return of 10 consumer categories voted for by members of travel deals club Travelzoo, which is headline sponsor alongside trade-only brands Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys.

Agents who have their say in the exclusive survey before the closing date of April 6 will go into a prize draw to win one of five Amazon vouchers worth £100 each.

Lucy Huxley, editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly, said: “The Hotlist is a fantastic showcase of the trade’s favourite suppliers across some of the fastest-growing sectors in travel.

“Last year, we received thousands of votes from frontline sellers across the UK, so I would urge all agents to have their say about the brands that support them and their customers in booking that dream cruise or touring holiday.”

Voting is conducted in association with trade partners Clia and Atas (the Association of Touring & Adventure Suppliers). The winners will be revealed at a ceremony in London in June and in a dedicated print publication distributed free to agents with their copy of Travel Weekly.

James Clarke, general manager of Travelzoo UK, said: “We’re proud to sponsor the Travel Weekly Hotlist, celebrating the very best in cruise and touring.

“As the club for travel enthusiasts, these experiences are firmly on our own ‘hotlist’, with very strong member demand. Championing this sector helps us inspire more of our members to explore the world, whether by land or sea.”

Sarah Lancashire, marketing director and interim product director for sister brands Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys, said: “We’re delighted to be sponsoring Travel Weekly’s Hotlist. It’s a trusted barometer of what’s resonating in cruise and touring right now – two of the fastest-growing sectors in the market.

“At Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys, our knowledgeable and passionate teams work alongside our trusted supplier partners to create bespoke itineraries that inspire customers.

“Sponsoring the Travel Weekly Hotlist 2026 helps us recognise the brands and suppliers that are at the forefront of innovation and guest experience, and those who give agents the confidence and knowledge to recommend ‘what’s hot’.”

Voting is open to bona fide travel agents based in the UK. Simply answer the questions in The Hotlist survey before the closing date of April 6 and agents will be entered into a prize draw to win one of five Amazon vouchers worth £100 each.