Meet The Sponsors

A big thank you to our sponsors

The TravMedia Awards would be nothing without the support of our wonderful sponsors. Each of the brands and organisations below will be firmly placed front and centre of the event in May, enjoying close networking with finalists over dinner as well as the chance to announce the winner and present their award on stage. If you are interested in joining our current sponsors, please check out all the opportunities here or contact Louise Napier direct.

LUXURY TRAVEL WRITER OF THE YEAR

Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury train journeys that showcase some of the most spectacular scenery North America has to offer. Rocky Mountaineer offers four rail routes: three connecting Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies towns of Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper in Western Canada; and a fourth route that travels between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah.

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National Broadsheet Newspaper Travel Section of the Year

Tourism Australia

Tourism Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for attracting international visitors to Australia, both for leisure and business events. The organisation is active in 15 key markets and activities include advertising, PR and media programmes, trade shows and industry programmes, consumer promotions, online communications and consumer research. Its vision is to make Australia the most desirable and memorable destination on earth.

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Content creator of the Year

VisitPITTSBURGH

VisitPITTSBURGH is the official tourism marketing and promotion agency of the Pittsburgh region. The organisation is dedicated to generating tourism, leisure travel, business and sports events. Located in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is home to numerous arts and cultural offerings, including The Andy Warhol Museum, Moonshot Museum and Phipps Conservatory. Its buzzing Downtown Cultural District, award-winning food scene, abundance of outdoor activities and high-tech status due to exciting research being undertaken at the University of Pittsburgh and CMU are bringing a new wave of young residents into the city. Boasting breath-taking views, boutique hotels and family attractions, visitors quickly discover why it’s the only in Pittsburgh experiences that makes a visit truly stand out.

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Consumer Magazine Travel Section

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises delivers dream holidays to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalisation and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Its fleet of 15 (soon to be 16 with the launch of brand-new Star Princess) feature well-appointed staterooms, world-class dining, grand performances and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities that all blend with exclusive the Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in 330 destinations across the globe.

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Consumer Staff Writer of the Year

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a leading global hospitality company, guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. The portfolio includes more than 1,250 hotels and all-inclusive properties, in 76 countries across six continents. Hyatt is the world’s fastest-growing hotel group in Northern America and EMEA regions, with more than 200 hotels in EAME including 15 UK properties. Hyatt’s brands include Park Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Alila®, Andaz®, Thompson Hotels® and Secrets® amongst others, across distinct collections — Independent, Inclusive, Boundless and Timeless — catering to all types of travellers.

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Media Rising Star of the Year

True Traveller

True Traveller, in partnership with AXA, is travel insurance designed by travellers for holidaymakers, adventure travellers, digital nomads and backpackers. They offer cover for one way travel as well as for those already abroad and can also offer cover to those volunteering with animals. All claims are handled in house, and so can be turned around and paid quickly. Travellers can take out cover online in minutes, save insurance policy documents to your Apple or Android wallet and you are all set to go. True Traveller also includes up to 92 activities as standard with flexible options to upgrade the policy to cover multiple other activities. Rated five-star by TrustPilot & Reviews.io.

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FREELANCE WRITER OF THE YEAR SPONSOR

Switzerland Tourism

Switzerland Tourism's main function is the promotion of Switzerland as a holiday, travel and conference destination. Founded in 1917, Switzerland Tourism is the country's official national tourist office. Switzerland Tourism specialises in the implementation of demand-stimulating and creative marketing and PR campaigns across a wide range of channels and platforms. Switzerland Tourism is present in 22 markets worldwide, employing around 240 people. Its office for the UK & Ireland is located in Holborn, London.

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Welcome Drinks Reception SPONSOR

Hong Kong Tourism Board

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body. Operating 15 offices around the world and representative offices in seven different markets, its primary mission is to maximise the social and economic contribution that tourism makes to the community of Hong Kong and to consolidate the city’s position as a world-class destination. The HKTB works closely with the government, travel industry and other partners to promote Hong Kong worldwide, widen the range of tourism products Hong Kong offers, elevate service standards, and enhance the visitor experience. 

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