And the Winners are...
Travel Media Awards 2016
Every year Irish travel writers and the travel media
are asked to vote for their favourite travel companies.
These are their awards.
These are the winners Travel Media Awards 2016, in association with Blue Insurance,
at the 5 star Westbury Hotel, Dublin.
The other award category sponsors were Amadeus, Shannon Airport, Dublin Airport,
Great Lakes USA, London City Airport and Nassau Paradise Island
This year the presenters travel journalists Fionn Davenport and Deirdre Mullins
Patrick Keenan, Editor of HOLIDAYezine.ie was a guest at the tables sponsored by Great Lakes USA.
Great Lakes USA represent the states of
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
All photographs are courtesy of TravelMedia.ie
All their photographs can be seen at www.facebook.com/TravelMedia.ie/photos_stream
Travel Media Awards 2016
Every year Irish travel writers and the travel media
are asked to vote for their favourite travel companies.
These are their awards.
These are the winners Travel Media Awards 2016, in association with Blue Insurance,
at the 5 star Westbury Hotel, Dublin.
The other award category sponsors were Amadeus, Shannon Airport, Dublin Airport,
Great Lakes USA, London City Airport and Nassau Paradise Island
This year the presenters travel journalists Fionn Davenport and Deirdre Mullins
Patrick Keenan, Editor of HOLIDAYezine.ie was a guest at the tables sponsored by Great Lakes USA.
Great Lakes USA represent the states of
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
All photographs are courtesy of TravelMedia.ie
All their photographs can be seen at www.facebook.com/TravelMedia.ie/photos_stream
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Best short haul and long haul airline: Aer Lingus |
Best Short Haul Airline - Aer Lingus
Best Long Haul Airline flying west - Aer Lingus
Best Long Haul Airline flying east - Emirates
Best Airport Hotel - Cork International Hotel
Best International Hotel Group - Red Carnation Hotels
Best Non-Hotel Accommodation Provider - Airbnb
Best Hotel Search Engine - trivago
Best Cruise Company - MSC Cruises
Best Ferry Company - Irish Ferries
Best Canal or River Cruise Company - Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Best Car Hire Company - Hertz
Best Tour Operator - Sunway
Best Online Travel Agent - GoHop.ie
Best Ski Operator - Crystal Ski Holidays
Best Travel Insurance Provider - Blue Insurance
Best City or Short-Break Destination - Lisbon
Best Summer Destination 2016 - Spain
Best Tourist Board or Convention & Visitors Bureau - Spanish Tourism
Best Use Social Media by Travel Company in Irish Market- lowcostholidays
Other Awards
Best Video by Irish Travel Blogger- Niall Doherty- Cargo Ship Travel
Best Long Haul Airline flying west - Aer Lingus
Best Long Haul Airline flying east - Emirates
Best Airport Hotel - Cork International Hotel
Best International Hotel Group - Red Carnation Hotels
Best Non-Hotel Accommodation Provider - Airbnb
Best Hotel Search Engine - trivago
Best Cruise Company - MSC Cruises
Best Ferry Company - Irish Ferries
Best Canal or River Cruise Company - Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Best Car Hire Company - Hertz
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Sunway: best tour operator |
Best Tour Operator - Sunway
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StephenMcKenna receives award for GoHop.ie, best online travel agents |
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Crystal Ski Holidays: best ski provider |
Best Ski Operator - Crystal Ski Holidays
Best Travel Insurance Provider - Blue Insurance
Best City or Short-Break Destination - Lisbon
Best Summer Destination 2016 - Spain
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Sara Rivero had a busy night: Spain, best Summer destination and best tourist board |
Best Tourist Board or Convention & Visitors Bureau - Spanish Tourism
Best Use Social Media by Travel Company in Irish Market- lowcostholidays
Other Awards
Best Video by Irish Travel Blogger- Niall Doherty- Cargo Ship Travel
Travel Photo of the Year- Yvonne Gordon, Inle Lake, The Sunday Times
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Pleasure to work with: Jim Murty, Irish Daily Mail |
Pleasure to work with - Jim Murty, Irish Daily Mail
Innovator of the Year - Jack Donaghy, Roomex.com
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TravelBiz.ie team celebrate Gerry Benson's Lifetime Achievement Award |
Lifetime Achievement Award - Gerry Benson, Travelbiz.ie