These categories are only open to companies offering leisure travel arrangements outside the United Kingdom. Companies with UK product offerings should enter the UK/Domestic Award Categories.
With the exception of two open categories - ‘Best Travel Company for Summer Sun Holidays’ and ‘Best Travel Company for Winter Sun Holidays’ and ‘Best Travel Company for Villa Holidays’ categories in this sector will be graded by size based upon the annual number of passengers carried.
| Large More than 80,000 |
Medium 10,000 to 80,000 |
Small Less than 10,000 |
The Best Villa Holiday Company will be graded by size based upon the number of rental units referenced on your website.
| Large More than 2,500 units |
Medium 400 to 2,500 units |
Small Less than 400 units |
Companies are required to enter this information when completing the nomination application form. In the event of this information not being provided, the British Travel Awards Panel will determine a company’s size based upon these considerations: (a) Past voting results, (b) Company/third party data available prior to the onset of Coronavirus, (c) Brand recognition, (d) Size of product portfolio, (e) Web browser SEO positioning.
There are up to nine accreditations in each category. Click here for full details.
| Open category | |
| Open category | |
| Holidays that include facilities and entertainment programmes for children. Companies offering UK only products should enter in the UK/Domestic Holidays sector | |
| Holidays featuring upscale to luxury accommodation - generally 5 star and above, scheduled flights, private transfers etc. | |
| Holidays that - along with flights, transfers and accommodation - include a minimum of three meals daily, beverages, most alcoholic drinks and gratuities plus a range of sports, activities and entertainment within the holiday price | |
| Self catering holiday companies who offer European and oversea properties in their portfolio. Can include providers who may offer transport booked via a third party | |
| Holidays and group tours for single traveller where customers have the opportunity to mix and socialise with like-minded people | |
| Bespoke holiday arrangements designed for individuals or small groups | |
| Holidays and tours where travellers are escorted in a group to various destinations and places of interest | |
| Holidays and tours featuring itineraries to pre-arranged locations and places of interest | |
| Off the beaten track holidays and tours to remote or extreme locations accompanied by professional guides | |
| Holidays and tours involving rail transport, inclusive of accommodation and usually include excursions | |
| Holidays involving coach transport, inclusive of accommodation, can be single or multi-centred destinations and usually include excursions | |
| European and overseas holidays that include wedding ceremony/organiser services within the holiday price and can include honeymoon arrangements | |
| Accommodation and itineraries designed for e.g. Anniversaries, couples, honeymoons, romantic getaways | |
| Holidays for special interest groups e.g. arts and crafts, music, culinary etc. | |
| Accommodation can vary from small, seasonal tented camps to large permanent structures. Viewing can be done on foot, horseback, in vehicles or by boat depending on the terrain | |
| Holidays and tours where the primary goal is viewing flora and fauna in its natural habitat | |
| Holidays and tours for enthusiasts of the arts, classics, heritage and cultural history | |
| Customer participation holidays offering a range of land and/or water based physical activities | |
| Itineraries for spectators/supporters designed around international sporting events | |
| Holidays for skiing, snowboarding and winter sports enthusiasts. Can include chalet and accommodation only providers who may offer transport booked via a third party |
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