Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new user-friendly website following months of research. The site features a complete re-design and improvements include the addition of UK departure port to a ‘Quick Search’ facility in response to the findings that, after destination, the departure port is the second most important factor in selecting a cruise.

Monarch has announced a new route to Malta for summer 2013 from East Midlands. Flights will operate twice weekly from May 7.

NYC & company is encouraging visitors to take advantage of the holiday season's hidden treasures in addition to the well-know events through the city's five boroughs.

Western & Oriental has issued its new Beaches & Retreats programme for 2013 with new destinations Jordan and Myanmar-Burma.

Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa has lined up a selection of activities over the Christmas period plus free dining for kids.

Star UK Holiday Parks Operator

Butlins

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Hoseasons

Pontins

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Eurocamp

Keycamp

Siblu Holidays

Star Independent Operator To Asia

Funway Holidays

Kuoni Premier Holidays

Wendy Wu Tours

Star Independent Operator To Africa

African Pride

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Somak Holidays

Star Independent Operator To Australia

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Star Independent Operator to the UK & Ireland

Holiday Cottages Group

Hoseasons

Shearings Holidays

Superbreak

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Virgin Holidays

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Cyplon Holidays

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Star Independent Operator To Egypt

Cadogan Holidays

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Longwood Holidays

Peltours

Star Independent Operator To Malta

Belleair Holidays

Cadogan Holidays

Classic Collection Holidays 

Sunspot Tours

Star Independent Operator To Turkey

Anatolian Sky Holidays

Goldtrail Holidays

Jewel In The Crown Holidays

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Star Independent Operator To Spain

Cadogan Holidays

Castaways

Classic Collection Holidays

Cosmos Holidays

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Almond Resorts

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Rex Resorts

Sandals Resorts

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Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines

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Stena Line

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Emirates

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Virgin Atlantic

Star Leisure Airline

Monarch Airlines

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Hilton

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts

RIU Hotels & Resorts

Starwood Hotels & Resorts 

Star Accommodation-Only Company 

Getabed.co.uk

Hotels4u.com

lowcostbeds.com

Somewhere2stay.com

Star Rail Operator European

Rail Eurostar

Great Rail Journeys

Rail Europe

Star Worldwide Theme Park

Disneyland Resort California

PortAventura

Universal Studios

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Star European Theme Park

Alton Towers 

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PortAventura

Star Technology Provider

Amadeus

Travelport

Traveltek

Vertical Group

Star Insurance Provider 

Holiday Extras

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Rock Travel Insurance

Star Tourist Office

Tourism Australia

Barbados Tourism Authority 

Spanish Tourist Office 

Trinidad & Tobago Tourist

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Attraction World 

DoSomethingDifferent.com 

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DoSomethingDifferent.com

Holiday Extras Resorthoppa.com

Superbreak

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Waves Of Wisdom 

Star Recruitment Consultancy

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To view this years Star Awards winners click here To view this years Star Awards Finalists click here To view all the photos from the evening click here

The glittering Travel Bulletin Star Awards were held on Monday 12th October with 34 Awards being presented to those companies voted best in their field by our readers.

It was a fabulous evening from start to finish so I'd like to thank all our supporters including guests, sponsors and particularly Hardeep Singh Kohli for hosting the event in such great style!

Finally my congratulations go out to all the Awards finalists and winners, it's fantastic to have your efforts and achievements acknowledged by the UK travel industry's experts, travel agents.

With Regards

Jeanette Ratcliffe

Publisher