BIG CELEBRATION LUNCH

Join us in celebrating the successes and achievements of our members and partners in the travel industry

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BIG CELEBRATION LUNCH

Join us in celebrating the successes and achievements of our members and partners in the travel industry

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FRIDAY 05 DECEMBER 2025

We’re coming together at 8 Northumberland Avenue once again for our Big Celebration Lunch. Now in its seventh year, this is when our travel community unites for an afternoon of connection, recognition and celebration. It’s our chance to honour the people and businesses who’ve gone above and beyond, shaping our industry and supporting one another along the way. With awards nominated by peers, we’ll celebrate individuals and teams who make a real difference, showcasing the outstanding contributions that continue to inspire us all. View the award categories and vote below.

MEMBER AWARDS 2025

Awards that our members and supplier partners can vote for. Voting for our member awards has now closed.

Emerging Talent Award

Celebrating the achievements of an individual who has joined their company within the past two years and already made a real impact. They go beyond expectations to help deliver company objectives, show initiative in supporting both customers and colleagues, and are recognised by others as having the potential to become a future leader in their sector. To be considered, the nominee should be under the age of 35 and demonstrate exceptional commitment, skill and drive. This category shines a light on someone who stands out from the crowd and is already a true asset to their organisation. 

Marketing Initiative / Campaign

Spotlighting a stand-out campaign that’s delivered results, captured attention and shown real creativity in connecting with customers. The judges are looking for examples of an initiative idea or campaign that effectively engaged the target audience, social media and achieved a positive impact on brand visibility, customer acquisition, or sales growth. The winner of this award is someone who demonstrates a clear understanding of their customer base and can craft compelling narratives that resonate with their audience. 

Member Innovator

Spotlighting a member, whether an individual or a team, who has embraced fresh thinking to drive their business forward. Whether solving a challenge or trying a completely new approach, we’d like to know how the idea came about, how it was put into practice, what made it innovative and the impact it has had, including customer feedback.

Shining Star

We know there are many moments when team members go above and beyond for customers, creating not only outstanding service but also enhancing the reputation of the business. This award celebrates the individual who makes that level of dedication their standard, someone who consistently goes the extra mile and shines as an example to others.

Talent Nurturer

Talent is one of the most valuable resources a business has, and when it is nurtured and supported it can lead to remarkable achievements and long-term success. This award celebrates the company that truly believes in developing people, recognises the importance of fostering and growing a team, and has put initiatives in place to help talent shine. 

Travel as a Force for Good Champion

Celebrating the member who champions sustainability and giving back, whether through local community projects or global initiatives. This award honours someone making a real difference by promoting greener practices, reducing impact and inspiring positive change,  in their community or within the industry. 

PARTNER AWARDS 2025

Voted for by our members.

Accommodation

​​​​​​​Celebrating the accommodation partner that’s delivered for our members this year, including bedbanks, hotel groups, serviced apartment providers and any consolidator or accommodation product.  

Airline

Celebrating the airline that’s gone the extra mile for our members in the year, showing real support where it counts.

Ancillary

Spotlighting the partner who’s been by our members’ side, from technology and ground transport to ancillary and specialist services, offering top-level support all year. 

Innovation Award - Business

Celebrating the partners specialising in business travel that are shaking things up with smart innovation, whether in product, marketing or engagement. 

Innovation Award - Leisure

Shining a light on partners specialising in leisure travel, bringing fresh ideas, bold campaigns or stand-out products that have pushed the industry forward. 

Latitude Partner

Recognising the cruise line partner that’s been most engaged with our Latitude Cruise Community, from river to ocean to expedition. 

Technology

Spotlighting the partner specialising in technology that’s truly supported our members with innovative, reliable solutions this year. 

Tour Operator

Honouring the tour operator that’s stood out by going above and beyond for our members. 

Trade Support Team

​​​​​​​Recognising the trade team that’s made life easier for members, adding value, been the easiest to work with and most flexible and cooperative when supporting our members.  

ADVANTAGE CHOSEN AWARDS 2025

Voted for and selected by the Advantage Central Team.

Cork Bays & Fisher Partner

Our in-house insurance broker has been offering members financial protection for over 20 years. This award recognises the commitment and support our insurer partners have shown to our Advantage members.

Destination Partner

Spotlighting the destination or DMC partner who’s inspired our members and their customers through creative campaigns and activity as part of a joint partnership campaign.  

Advantage Global Network Partner

Spotlighting the destination or DMC partner who’s inspired our members and their customers through creative campaigns and activity as part of a joint partnership campaign.  

Latitude Member

Shining a light on the member who lives and breathes cruise by building relationships with our wide range of cruise line partners, being an active member of our Latitude cruise-focused product community, embracing the training opportunities, exclusive offers and marketing support being a part of the community presents. 

Spotlight Award

This award recognises an Advantage member who has made an outstanding contribution to their organisation and the wider industry. It shines a light on exceptional talent, dedication and achievement, celebrating the individual whose work has had a real and lasting impact.

Advantage Advocate

Celebrating a true connector, an expert in the art of building and nurturing professional connections and networks. A regular at Advantage events, this person has embraced every opportunity to network, showing demonstrated dedication and skills in effectively building relationships with the Advantage community and wider industry.

Advantage CEO, Julia Lo Bue-Said OBE features in a relaxed style at the Advantage annual conference in Malta

Julia Lo-Bue Said OBE


Chief Executive Officer, Advantage Travel Partnership


Julia has led the Advantage Travel Partnership since 2018, transforming it into the UK’s pre-eminent network of travel agents and travel management companies.


A prominent industry voice, she’s a regular media spokesperson, award winner and government advisor. In 2021, she founded the UK Outbound Lobbying Group, which aims to amplify the voice of the industry with government, ministers and policymakers.


OUR JUDGES

OUR CHOSEN CHARITY

Our flagship event is our annual conference. Run overseas, it presents the perfect opportunity for all types of travel businesses and the wider trade to come together, network, socialise and learn through the extensive programme of plenary sessions, supplier speed dating and networking activities.

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