HotelPlanner and Meetings.com Announce Categories and Nominees for its Fifth Annual 2019 European Group Travel Awards
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB) January 25, 2019 -- Hotelplanner and Meetings.com, leading online providers of group hotel bookings and meeting space worldwide, are pleased to announce the seventeen categories and nominees for the 2019 European Group Travel Awards (EGTA), an event recognizing the top suppliers delivering outstanding services and group travel experiences throughout Europe. Voting is now officially open at https://europeangrouptravelawards.com/EGTA/voting.cfm.
The fifth annual awards gala, hosted by documentary film producer and former MSNBC host Dylan Ratigan, will take place on March 7th during ITB at the InterContinental Hotel in Berlin.
"A diverse range of nominees have been put forward this year, from the biggest brands in travel to unique individual hotels, media, and innovators that are changing how groups find travel suppliers. This special night reflects the huge diversity that enables the lucrative Group market to flourish. Research indicates that groups make up a third of all hotel bookings, so if your numbers don’t reflect this, we encourage you to find out more by attending, networking and leaving with a wallet of cards that will enable your business in 2019," said Tim Gunstone, EVP of Marketing, Hotelplanner and Meetings.com.
Now in its fifth year, EGTA has become recognized as ITBs best after party. Following the dinner and awards ceremony, the industry’s top executives, travel organizers and journalists will enjoy entertainment by world-renowned DJs Paul Oakenfield and Gatecrasher’s Tall Paul, generously sponsored by Translations.com.
The categories and nominees for the 2019 European Group Travel Awards include:
Best Group Hotel Brand - Full Service
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Leonardo Hotels
Meliá Hotels & Resorts
Radisson Blu
H4 Hotels
Rotanna Hotels
Pestana Hotels Portugal
Best Group Hotel Brand - Limited Service
Ibis
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
Jurys Inn
Comfort Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Tune Hotels
Best Group Hotel Brand - Luxury
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Sofitel Luxury Hotels
Dorint Hotels & Resorts
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Dolce Hotels and Resorts
W Hotels Worldwide
Best Western Premier
Best Group Hotel Brand - Boutique
Me by Meliá
TRYP by Wyndham
Hotel Indigo
De Vere Hotels
Malmaison Hotels
Best Western Plus
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts
Commune Hotels + Resorts
Elegancia Hotels
Best Resort/Spa Brand for Groups
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Meliá Hotels & Resorts
Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts
Rotana Hotels & Resorts
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts
Best Hotel Brand for Weddings
Hôtel La Pérouse
Hotel Palaci Estoril
Trump International Doonbeg
Tharroe of Mykonos Hotel
Best Group Tour Operator
TUI Group
Kuoni
Albatross Travel
Polster & Pohl
Thomson Holidays
Thomas Cook
Best Online Transportation Service for Groups
Rome2Rio
British Airways
Kiwi.com
Interrail.eu
TAAP Portugal
Best City Tour for Group Travel
Big Bus Tours
Freetour.com
ToursByLocals
Sterna Travel
City Sightseeing
Golden Tours
Best Social Media Platform for Group Travel
Facebook
Whatsapp
Snapchat
Wechat
Instagram
Best Independent Hotel Brand for Groups
The Leading Hotels of the World
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
QHotels
Relais & Châteaux
COMO Hotels and Resorts
Kämp Collection Hotels
Design Hotels
Dorchester Collection
Mogotel
Magnusson Hotels
Best City Destination for Groups
London
Berlin
Stockholm
Rome
Amsterdam
Reykjavik
Paris
Barcelona
Liverpool
Best Accommodation Alternative Provider for Groups
Airbnb
HomeAway
Hostelworld
Booking Group
Best Technology Award for Innovation in Group Travel
Weddingwire
Trip Adavisor
TrekkSoft
Priceline
Expedia
Derbysoft
Lastminute
Best Online Tours and Activities Provider for Groups
Viator
Get your guide
TrekkSoft
Bokun
Fareharbour
Best Ticketing and Registration Provider for Groups
Ticketmaster
EventBright
Ticketsource
Bizzabo
Best Search for Groups
Skyscanner
Trivago
Google
Momondo
Kayak
For more information on this year’s 2019 European Group Travel Awards, please visit https://europeangrouptravelawards.com and follow #AGTAwards on Facebook and Twitter for all of the latest event updates.
About European Group Travel Awards:
The European Group Travel Awards (EGTA) was created by Tim Hentschel, CEO of HotelPlanner.com, and Peter Stonham, Editorial Director at Landor Travel Publications. Mr. Hentschel and Mr. Stonham organized the EGTA to recognize all the effort and dedication that organizations in Europe put into providing group travellers with exceptional travel experiences.
The concept was introduced into the marketplace by Peter Stonham who, with Group Travel Organiser, have been providing group travellers with information and ideas for group travel trips since 1988. The event in London, called the UK Group Travel Awards, is attended by nearly 500 attendees and awards are provided in 23 categories.
HotelPlanner and Landor Travel Publications also launched the European Group Travel Awards which took place in Berlin, Germany on March 9th, 2017 at the Intercontinental Hotel Berlin. The European Group Travel Awards recognizes the finest suppliers on the continent that specialize in group travel.
HotelPlanner and Group Travel Organiser believe that the group market will continue to grow. Shared travel experiences with family and friends and by corporations and businesses help build more productive relationships and memories that last a lifetime.
To find out more vote or attend go to https://europeangrouptravelawards.com or call Tim Gunstone +44 (0) 7815814314 [email protected].
Courtney Dolan, HotelPlanner.com, http://www.HotelPlanner.com, +1 917.951.9027 Ext: 220, [email protected]
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