Travelbiz E-Zine
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February
2023

ITIA Awards Winners

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The event was organised on behalf of the ITAA by Business Exhibitions Limited with headline sponsor MSC Cruises. Award categories were sponsored by MSC Cruises, Dublin Airport, Germany Tourist Office, Spanish Tourist Office, Shannon Airport, Princess Cruises, Cork Airport, APT Travel Marvel, McCarthy Insurance Group, Hertz, Royal Caribbean International and Emirates.  The event is also sponsored by Mediahuis.

Excellence in Cruise Category – Sponsored by German National Tourist Office

Main Stream Cruise Line of the Year: Royal Caribbean

Premium Cruise Line of the Year: Celebrity Cruises

Ultra Luxury Cruise Line of the Year: Silver Sea Cruises

River Cruise Line of the Year: Uniworld Cruises

 

Industry Service Provider Category – Sponsored by Princess Cruises

Technology Provider of the Year: Amadeus

Car Hire Company of the Year: Hertz

Travel Insurance Provider of the Year: Blue Insurance

Tourist Board of the Year: Spanish Tourism Board

Accommodation Provider of the Year: Book A Bed

Ferry Company of the Year: Irish Ferries

 

Excellence In Trade Relations Category – Sponsored by Spanish Tourism Board

Airline Trade Team of The Year: Aer Lingus

Travel Trade Team of The Year: Classic Resorts

Cruise Trade Team of The Year: Princess Cruises

 

Destinations Category – Sponsored by McCarthy Insurance Group

Best Worldwide city destination: New York

Best Summer destination: Spanish Tourism Board

Best Winter destination: Lanzarote

Best Ski Destination: Andorra

Best Worldwide Theme Park: Universal Orlando Resort

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