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Jet2.com and sister operator Jet2holidays claimed four Globe Travel Awards between them as they claimed a quadruple win for the second year running.
The airline and tour operator secured four Globes after tens of thousands of votes were cast by the travel agent readers of Travel Weekly.
Jet2.com bagged the Best Short-Haul Airline award, while Jet2holidays won the Best Short-Haul Operator, Best Trade-Friendly Brand and Best Trade Sales Team honours.
Wendy Wu Tours also scooped more than one award, taking home the Best Long-Haul Specialist Operator and Best Premium Touring Company categories.
New winners included Stuba, which won the Best Accommodation-only Provider category, and Virgin Atlantic, which was named Best Long-Haul Airline.
The ceremony took place at the Grosvenor House hotel in central London and was the first to be held in the Globes’ traditional January date since 2020.
The awards were presented by comedian, actor and presenter Jason Manford and Travel Weekly Group editor-in-chief Lucy Huxley, while entertainment included a performance from iconic pop star Lulu.
Special awards were presented to Clia UK & Ireland managing director Andy Harmer, who won the Outstanding Achievement Award, and Inspire Group’s Samantha Fisher, who won the Unsung Hero Award.
Two new awards were presented to reflect companies’ commitment to sustainability and staff wellbeing, with easyJet holidays scooping the Sustainable Future Award and Ocean Holidays being named Employer of the Year.
Globe Travel Awards 2023 winners
Employer of the Year Award, sponsored by Kerzner International: Ocean Holidays
Sustainable Future Award, sponsored by WeTravel: EasyJet holidays
Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by Seabourn: Samantha Fisher, Inspire Group
Outstanding Achievement Award, sponsored by Avis: Andy Harmer, Clia
On the Water, sponsored by Ice Travel Group
Best Ferry Company: Brittany Ferries
Best Mainstream Cruise Company: Royal Caribbean International
Best Premium Cruise Company: Celebrity Cruises
Best Luxury Cruise Company: Silversea Cruises
Best Specialist Cruise Company: Hurtigruten
Best River Cruise Company: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Destinations, sponsored by Travelzoo UK
Best Tourist Board: Visit Orlando
Best All-Inclusive Resort Operator: Ikos Resorts
Best Hotel Chain: Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
Best Attraction: Universal Orlando Resort
On the Move, sponsored by P&O Ferries
Best Rail Company: Rocky Mountaineer
Best Car Rental Company: Flexible Autos
Best Mainstream Touring Company: Newmarket Holidays
Best Premium Touring Company: Wendy Wu Tours
Best Adventure Operator: G Adventures
Flying, sponsored by Paysafe
Best Short-Haul Airline: Jet2.com
Best Long-Haul Airline: Virgin Atlantic
Best UK Airport: Heathrow
Best Premium Airline Service: Emirates
Long-Haul, sponsored by Visit Qatar
Best Long-Haul Operator: Classic Collection
Best Long-Haul Specialist Operator: Wendy Wu Tours
Best Luxury Operator: If Only
Best Flight-Only Provider: Jetset
Short-Haul, sponsored by A-Rosa
Best Short-Haul Operator: Jet2holidays
Best Operator for Activities: Inghams
Best Accommodation-Only Provider: Stuba
Best UK Holidays Operator: Great Little Breaks
Serving the Industry, sponsored by Visit Malta
Best Add-Ons Provider: Do Something Different
Best Technology Provider: Amadeus
Best Insurance Provider: Holiday Extras
Best Trade Sales Team: Jet2holidays
Best Trade-Friendly Brand: Jet2holidays
More: Globe Travel Awards 2023: Live winners and reaction
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