ITIA Awards Winners
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