The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards celebrate the best of the travel industry, from the destinations to the airlines and holiday firms that get us there. This year’s awards span 16 categories, including the world’s best country and the top cruise and tour operators. There’s also an editor’s choice award, which recognises a travel company that has gone above and beyond for its customers.
But we need your help to pick our winners. Vote for your favourite holiday companies and you could be in with a chance of winning one of nine brilliant prizes, from a northern lights cruise to seven nights at a resort in Ras Al Khaimah. You can vote here.
The prizes are:
• An eight-day northern lights cruise of the Arctic with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
• A three-night stay in Italy with R Collection Hotels
• A seven-night stay at Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort
• A seven-night break for two in Thailand with Avani Hotels & Resorts
• A two-night break at Broughton Sanctuary in Yorkshire
• A seven-night stay at Shangri-La Le Touessrok with Kuoni
• A seven-night stay at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• A two-night stay at St Michaels Resort in Cornwall
• A three-night stay at TRS Ibiza Hotel
The beach at Khao Lak in Thailand, one of the destinations among the Travel Awards prizes
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The categories are:
• Best airline
• Best country or region (worldwide)
• Best city (worldwide)
• Best country (Europe)
• Best city (Europe)
• Best luxury hotel group
• Best all-inclusive hotel brand
• Best ocean cruise operator
• Best luxury ocean cruise operator
• Best river cruise operator
• Best adventure cruise operator
• Best tour operator
• Best luxury tour operator
• Best guided adventure operator
• Best ski operator
• Best villa operator
Sailing on the Nile: vote for your favourite river cruise operator
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The shortlists were compiled based on feedback from readers and input from travel writers and editors for The Times and The Sunday Times. The winners will be announced at an industry event in London in September.
Last year, more than 280,000 votes were cast for more than 100 destinations and companies to find the very best in the business. Last year’s winners included London for best city, Italy for best country and British Airways for best airline.
To vote for your favourites, click here. Voting closes on August 8.
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