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Star Awards: celebrating the industry's shining stars

Travel Bulletin took to the Hilton London Bankside on October 31, 2022 for the first Star Awards in three years, celebrating the stars of the industry.

The return of the Star Awards was celebrated with a range of entertainment, including comedian Justin Moorhouse, a West End star and a live band to play the night away, as well as a new category to celebrate the Star travel agencies that make the industry so great!

After a three-course meal and star-studded entertainment, the winners were revealed:

Star Destinations:

  • Star Family Holidays Destination: Mallorca
  • Star Escorted Tours Destination: South Africa
  • Star Winter Sun Destination: Gran Canaria
  • Star LGBTQ+ Destination: Malta
  • Star Cultural Tourism Destination: Thailand
  • Star All-Round Destination: USA

Stars of Luxury

  • Star Luxury Operator: Sandals Resorts
  • Star Luxury Hotel Brand: Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
  • Star Luxury Destination: Seychelles
  • Star Luxury Cruise Company: Silversea Cruises

Stars In The Sky (Sponsored by Expedia TAAP)

  • Star Business Airline: Emirates
  • Star Leisure Airline: Jet2.com
  • Star Flight Only Specialist: Jetset
  • Star UK Airport: Newcastle International Airport

Star Operators

  • Star River Cruise Company: Riviera Travel
  • Star Ocean Cruise Company: Virgin Voyages
  • Star Worldwide Attraction: PortAventura World
  • Star Car Rental Company: Avis
  • Star Accommodation-Only Provider: Stuba
  • Star Resort & Hotel Chain: AMR Collection
  • Star Rail Operator: Railbookers

Stars of Land & Sea (Sponsored by Gran Canaria)

  • Star Long Haul Operator: Gold Medal
  • Star Short Haul Operator: Jet2holidays
  • Star Family Holidays Operator: Cyplon Holidays
  • Star Escorted Tours Operator: Newmarket Holidays

Supporting Stars

  • Star PR & Representation Company: Discover The World
  • Star Holiday Add-Ons Company: Holiday Extras
  • Star E-Learning Programme: Aussie Specialist Program
  • Star Trade Sales Team: Virgin Voyages

Star Travel Agency - New for 2022! (Sponsored by AMRCollection)

  • Star Travel Agency Group - Small: Baldwins Travel
  • Star Travel Agency Group - Medium: Althams Travel
  • Star Travel Agency Group - Large: Hays Travel
  • Star Homeworking Group: Travel Counsellors

Thank you to every and all agent, operator, supplier and supporter who came along — you're all Stars in our eyes!

Check out full photo coverage and more here.