The votes were cast and your winners crowned at the 2026 Star Awards ceremony last night, complete with a dance off, singing, and of course the all important trophies!
Your shining stars for 2026 are:
Star Agencies
Star Homeworking Group - Small: Travelosophers
Star Homeworking Group - Large: Travel Counsellors
Star Travel Agency Group - North: Olive Lounge Travel
Star Travel Agency Group - Midlands/Wales: Fred. Olsen Travel
Star Travel Agency Group - South: Premier Travel
Star Travel Agency Group - Nationwide: TUI
Star Operators
Star Independant Operator: Jetset
Star Mainstream Operator: Jet2holidays
Star Luxury Operator: If Only
Star Mainstream Touring Company: Newmarket Holidays
Star Premium Touring Operator: Wendy Wu Tours
Star Adventure Operator: G Adventures
Star Destinations
Star Touring & Adventure Destination: Japan
Star Winter Sun Destination: Barbados
Star LGBTQ+ Friendly Destination: Gran Canaria
Star Destination For Families: Greece
Star Weddings & Honeymoon Destination: Cyprus
Stars of Land
Star Rail Provider: Eurostar
Star Bed Bank: Expedia TAAP
Star Holiday Essentials Company: Holiday Extras
Star Worldwide Attraction: PortAventuraWorld
Star Hotel & Resort Chain: Constantinou Bros. Hotels
Star Luxury Hotel Brand: Grecotel Hotels & Resorts
Stars In The Sky & At Sea
Star Ocean Cruise Line: Ambassador Cruise Lines
Star River Cruise Line: Riviera Travel
Star Flight Only Company: Jetset
Star Airline: Emirates
Star UK Airport: Manchester Airport
Supporting Stars
Star Emerging Brand: Exoticca
Star PR & Representation Company: Four Agency
Star Sales Team: Virgin Voyages
Star Agent-Friendly Training Hub: The Aussie Specialist
Thank you to everybody who voted, and to those who joined us at our lovely new venue, the Sheraton Grand Park Lane; your support means so much to us.
See you all again next year!
