Full list of British Travel Awards 2023 winners including Jet2 and Wetherspoons
Ready, Jet set, go…for 11 golds to Jet2 and Jet2holidays at the prestigious 2023 British Travel Awards (BTAs).
The Leeds-based sister firms took off with the biggest haul of prizes at the glittering gala night in Battersea Evolution, London, including Best Large Travel Company for Summer Sun Holidays, Winter Sun Holidays, Family Holidays and Luxury Holidays plus Best Airline for Short-haul Flights and Best Airline for Economy Class Travel.
A record 1.56 million public votes were cast for the nation’s benchmark travel industry accolades as UK travelling consumers had their say in 76 award categories covering their 2023 leisure travel experiences and services.
Winners are chosen by the publicNewmarket Holidays also triumphed, taking home an impressive eight golds in categories such as Best Travel Company for Escorted Group Holiday; Best Touring Holidays and Best for Safari Holidays plus for holidays to destinations including Central/Northern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Canada and USA.
Solmar Villas was next with a sterling seven golds including Best Medium Travel Company for Summer Sun, Winter Sun, Family, Villa and Tailor-Made Holidays.
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On the water, P&O took Best Cruise Line for Family Holidays, Hurtigruten won Best Cruise Line for Expedition Voyages, Viking won Best Cruise Line for River Cruise Holidays and Cunard won Best Cruise Line for Ultra-Luxurious Holiday.
Newmarket Holidays won eight British Travel Awards golds including Best for Safari Holidays (Shutterstock / DarAnna)Brittany Ferries won Best Medium Travel Company to Western Europe, P&O Ferries took Best Operator for Short Sea/ Mini Cruises,
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The BTAs had two new categories for 2023 and Wetherspoons claimed Best Airport Retailer for Food and Beverage, while Boots are taking off with Best Airport Retailer for Consumer Goods,
Also in the aviation world, London's Heathrow was voted Best Large UK Airport for Leisure Travel, with East Midlands winning in the medium category.
Best Airline for Low-Cost Flights was easyjet, with Emirates taking Best Airline for Long Haul Flights and Best Airline for Business Class Travel. For the 13th year running APH (Airport Parking & Hotels) won Best Company for Airport Parking.
This year's event had a carnival themeOn the roads, Avis reclaimed the gold for Best Company for Car Hire, Shearings picked up three golds for Best Large Company for Coach Holidays, Best Large Travel Company for Touring Holidays, and Best Large Company for UK Coach/Touring Holidays.
In the medium company category Leger Holidays held on to Best for Coach Holidays and also won Best for Special Interest Holidays. Brightwater Holidays won Best Travel Company for Coach Holidays in the small company category.
In other gold categories, Travelzoo won Best Travel website for Travel Deals; Hays Travel won three Golds for Best National Travel Retailer, Best Agency for Cruise Holidays and Best Retailer of Forex/Travel Money and in a surprise twist, nominated for their first ever British Travel Awards, Lapland Specialist tour operator Santa Claus Trips was voted Best Small Travel Company for Family Holidays and Best Small Travel Company to Central/Northern Europe.
BTA director of events and partnerships Lorraine Barnes Burton said: “This year was a record in the 15-year history of the British Travel Awards with more than one and a half million votes.
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P&O took the British Travel Awards gold for Best Cruise Line for Family Holidays (DAILY MIRROR)“My sincere thanks go to the readers who took the trouble to vote and ultimately it is you, the travelling public, who decide the winners by voting for the travel companies you consider the best in the business.
“When you see the British Travel Awards winner logos on brochures, websites and social media posts you can be sure you are travelling with tried and tested travel companies - as voted for by you, the all-important travelling public.”
Since 2008 the British Travel Awards has been polling public opinion on leisure travel companies and the award accreditations are determined solely by the number of public votes cast after security software has flagged for investigation any spurious or suspect voting activity.
Leger Holidays held on to Best for Coach HolidaysThe 2023 voting period ran between June 19 and October 1 and 420,453 voters cast 1,561,370 votes.
All BTA voters were entered in a draw for a bumper travel prize jackpot worth around £47,700, with cruises, villa holidays, ferry crossings, holiday vouchers, Europe trips, airport hotels and parking, staycations and more to be won.
*Reach plc, with more than 130 national and regional news brands across both print and online including the Mirror website, is the official media partner of the 2023 BTAs.
*A full list winners also with silver and bronze awards is at britishtravelawards.com
The 2023 British Travel Awards gold winners
- Best Small Travel Company to Hellenic Europe - Abercrombie & Kent
- Best Small Travel Company to the Far East/Central Asia - Abercrombie & Kent
- Best Small Travel Company for Arts & Culture Holidays - ACE Cultural Tours
- Best Small Travel Company to the Indian Ocean - Affordable Luxury Travel
- Best Small Travel Company to Southern Asia - Affordable Luxury Travel
- Best Small Travel Company for All - Inclusive Holidays - Affordable Luxury Travel
- Best Small Travel Company to the U.S.A. - American Sky
- Best Company for Airport Parking - APH (Airport Parking & Hotels)
- Best Small Travel Company to Iberia/Macaronesia - Archipelago Choice Ltd
- Best Company for Holiday Car Hire - Avis
- Best Medium Travel Company to the Caribbean/Central America - Blue Bay Travel
- Best Medium Travel Company to Southeast Asia - Blue Bay Travel
- Best Medium Travel Company for All - Inclusive Holidays - Blue Bay Travel
- Best Small Company for UK Family Holidays - Bluestone Wales
- Best Small Travel Company to Italy/Western Med. Islands - Bookings For You
- Best Airport Retailer for Consumer Goods - Boots
- Best Small Travel Company for Coach Holidays - Brightwater Holidays
- Best Medium Travel Company to Western Europe - Brittany Ferries
- Best Small Travel Company for Luxury Holidays - Ciconia Exclusive Journeys
- Best Large Travel Company for Ski/Winter Sports Holidays - Crystal Ski Holidays
- Best Cruise Line for Ultra - Luxury Holidays - Cunard
- Best Small Travel Company to East/Southeast Europe - Cyprus Paradise
- Best Medium UK Airport for Leisure Travel - East Midlands
- Best Airline for Low Cost Flights - EasyJet
- Best Airline for Long - haul Flights - Emirates
- Best Airline for Business Class Travel - Emirates
- Best Large Travel Company to the Middle East/North Africa - Emirates Holidays
- Best Large Travel Company to the Indian Ocean - Emirates Holidays
- Best Large Travel Company to Western Europe - Eurostar
- Best Medium Travel Company for Adventure Holidays - Exodus Travels
- Best Small Company for UK Coach/Touring Holidays - Family Outings North East
- Best Small Travel Company for Activity/Sports Holidays - GolfKings
- Best Small Travel Company for Sports Tours Holidays - GolfKings
- Best Medium Travel Company for Rail Holidays - Great Rail Journeys
- Best Small Travel Company to Sub - Saharan Africa - Hayes & Jarvis
- Best Small Travel Company to Australasia/Oceania - Hayes & Jarvis
- Best Small Travel Company for Special Occasions Holidays - Hayes & Jarvis
- Best Small Travel Company for Safari Holidays - Hayes & Jarvis
- Best National Travel Retailer - Hays Travel
- Best Travel Agency for Cruise Holidays - Hays Travel
- Best Retailer for Forex/Travel Money - Hays Travel
- Best Small Company for UK Short Breaks - Holiday Extras
- Best Hotel Brand for Midscale Accommodation - Holiday Inn
- Best Cruise Line for Expedition Voyages - Hurtigruten
- Best Large Travel Company for Special Interest Holidays - Inghams
- Best Large Travel Company for Activity/Sports Holidays - Inghams
- Best Medium Travel Company to Hellenic Europe - Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays
- Best Small Travel Company for Villa Holidays - Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays
- Best Small Travel Company for Weddings & Honeymoons - Ionian Weddings
- Best Airline for Short - haul Flights - Jet2.com
- Best Airline for Economy Class Travel - Jet2.com
- Best Large Travel Company to East/Southeast Europe - Jet2.com/Jet2holidays
- Best Large Travel Company to Iberia/Macaronesia - Jet2.com/Jet2holidays
- Best Large Travel Company to Italy/Western Med. Islands - Jet2.com/Jet2holidays
- Best Large Travel Company to Hellenic Europe - Jet2.com/Jet2holidays
- Best Large Travel Company for Summer Sun Holidays - Jet2.com/Jet2holidays
- Best Large Travel Company for Winter Sun Holidays - Jet2.com/Jet2holidays
- Best Large Travel Company for Family Holidays - Jet2.com/Jet2holidays
- Best Large Travel Company for Luxury Holidays - Jet2.com/Jet2holidays
- Best Travel Website for Flight Booking - Jet2.com/Jet2holidays
- Best Small Travel Company to South America - Journey Latin America
- Best Medium Travel Company for Singles Holidays - Just You
- Best Medium Travel Company to the Indian Ocean - Kuoni
- Best Medium Travel Company to Australasia/Oceania - Kuoni
- Best Medium Travel Company for Luxury Holidays - Kuoni
- Best Medium Travel Company for Weddings & Honeymoons - Kuoni
- Best Medium Travel Company for Special Occasions Holidays - Kuoni
- Best Medium Travel Company for Coach Holidays - Leger
- Best Medium Travel Company for Special Interest Holidays - Leger
- Best Large UK Airport for Leisure Travel - London Heathrow
- Best Small Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals - Luxury Coastal
- Best Small Travel Company to the Caribbean/Central America - Luxury Worldwide Collection
- Best Medium Company for UK Family Holidays - Lyons Holiday Parks
- Best Medium Company for UK Parks & Lodges Holidays - Lyons Holiday Parks
- Best Small Travel Company to Southeast Asia - Mabuhay Travel
- Best Small Travel Company to Canada - My Canada Trips
- Best Small Travel Company for Tailor - Made Holidays - My Canada Trips
- Best Small Travel Company for Touring Holidays - My Canada Trips
- Best Medium Company for UK Coach/Touring Holidays - National Holidays
- Best Medium Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals - National Trust Holidays
- Best Small Travel Company for Wildlife & Nature Holidays - Naturetrek
- Best Medium Travel Company for Activity/Sports Holidays - Neilson Active Holidays
- Best Medium Travel Company for Ski/Winter Sports Holidays - Neilson Active Holidays
- Best Medium Travel Company to Central/Northern Europe - Newmarket Holidays
- Best Medium Travel Company to Italy/Western Med. Islands - Newmarket Holidays
- Best Medium Travel Company to Sub - Saharan Africa - Newmarket Holidays
- Best Medium Travel Company to Canada - Newmarket Holidays
- Best Medium Travel Company to the U.S.A. - Newmarket Holidays
- Best Medium Travel Company for Escorted Group Holidays - Newmarket Holidays
- Best Medium Travel Company for Touring Holidays - Newmarket Holidays
- Best Medium Travel Company for Safari Holidays - Newmarket Holidays
- Best Small Company for UK Parks & Lodges Holidays - North Lakes Lodges
- Best Small Travel Company to Western Europe - Osprey Holidays
- Best Cruise Line for Family Holidays - P&O Cruises
- Best Cruise Line for No - fly Cruise Holidays - P&O Cruises
- Best Operator for Short Sea/Mini Cruises - P&O Ferries
- Best Large Company for UK Family Holidays - Parkdean Resorts
- Best Large Company for UK Parks & Lodges Holidays - Parkdean Resorts
- Best Large Company for UK Short Breaks - Parkdean Resorts
- Best Hotel Brand for Tourist Accommodation - Premier Inn
- Best Hotel Brand for Upscale Accommodation - Radisson
- Best Hotel Brand for Luxury Accommodation - Radisson Blu
- Best Small Travel Company to the Middle East/North Africa - Red Sea Holidays
- Best Large Travel Company to Sub - Saharan Africa - Riviera Travel
- Best Large Travel Company for Arts & Culture Holidays - Riviera Travel
- Best Large Travel Company for Singles Holidays - Saga
- Best Large Travel Company for Escorted Group Holidays - Saga
- Best Large Travel Company for Rail Holidays - Saga
- Best Large Travel Company for Special Occasions Holidays - Saga
- Best Cruise Line for Luxury Holidays - Saga
- Best Hotel Brand for All - Inclusive Resorts - Sandals & Beaches Resorts
- Best Small Travel Company to Central/Northern Europe - Santa Claus Trips
- Best Small Travel Company for Family Holidays - Santa Claus Trips
- Best Large Travel Company for Touring Holidays - Shearings
- Best Large Travel Company for Coach Holidays - Shearings
- Best Large Company for UK Coach/Touring Holidays - Shearings
- Best Cruise Line for Ultra - Small/Boutique Holidays - Silversea
- Best Small Travel Company for Ski/Winter Sports Holidays - Ski Safari
- Best Travel Website for Price Comparison - Skyscanner
- Best Medium Travel Company to East/Southeast Europe - Solmar Villas
- Best Medium Travel Company to Iberia/Macaronesia - Solmar Villas
- Best Medium Travel Company for Summer Sun Holidays - Solmar Villas
- Best Medium Travel Company for Winter Sun Holidays - Solmar Villas
- Best Medium Travel Company for Family Holidays - Solmar Villas
- Best Medium Travel Company for Villa Holidays - Solmar Villas
- Best Medium Travel Company for Tailor - Made Holidays - Solmar Villas
- Best Small Travel Company for Singles Holidays - Solos Holidays
- Best Company for Travel Insurance - Staysure Travel Insurance
- Best Online/Call Centre Travel Retailer - Stewart Travel
- Best Large Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals - Sykes Holiday Cottages
- Best Small UK Airport for Leisure Travel - Teesside International Airport
- Best Small Travel Company for Adventure Holidays - The Bucket List Company
- Best Small Travel Company for Rail Holidays - The Railway Touring Company
- Best Medium Travel Company to South America - Titan Travel
- Best Medium Travel Company to Southern Asia - Titan Travel
- Best Medium Travel Company for Wildlife & Nature Holidays - Titan Travel
- Best Large Travel Company to Central/Northern Europe - Trailfinders
- Best Large Travel Company to Southeast Asia - Trailfinders
- Best Large Travel Company to Australasia/Oceania - Trailfinders
- Best Large Travel Company for Tailor - Made Holidays - Trailfinders
- Best Large Travel Company for Safari Holidays - Trailfinders
- Best Medium Travel Company for Sports Tours Holidays - Travel Center
- Best Small Travel Company for Escorted Group Holidays - Travel Department
- Best Small Travel Company for Special Interest Holidays - Travel Editions
- Best Travel Website for Accommodation Booking - Travel Republic
- Best Medium Travel Company to the Middle East/North Africa - Travel Talk Tours
- Best Medium Travel Company for Arts & Culture Holidays - Travel Talk Tours
- Best Large Travel Company to Canada - Travelbag
- Best Large Travel Company to Southern Asia - Travelbag
- Best Travel Website for Travel Deals - Travelzoo
- Best Large Travel Company for All-Inclusive Holidays - TUI
- Best Large Travel Company for Weddings & Honeymoons - TUI
- Best Medium Company for UK Short Breaks - ukBreakaways
- Best Cruise Line for River Cruise Holidays - Viking
- Best Large Travel Company to the U.S.A. - Virgin Holidays
- Best Medium Travel Company to the Far East/Central Asia - Wendy Wu Tours
- Best Airport Retailer for Food & Beverages - Wetherspoons
- Best Ferry Operator for Routes from/to UK Ports - Wightlink
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