Who%u2019s your favourite travel agency? Which airline would you prefer to fly long-haul with? Which is your favourite big tour operator? What%u2019s Ireland%u2019s best hostel?
These are just some of the questions we%u2019ve put to TNT Magazine readers to find out which companies are on their hot list, the ones they%u2019d prefer to travel with to make sure they have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
And the Golden Backpack Awards honours those companies %u2013 the businesses that offer first-class customer service, or go above and beyond what%u2019s expected of them.
After the success of 2011%u2032s inaugural UK Golden Backpack Awards, this year%u2019s event has launched with votes from TNT Magazine readers coming in thick and fast, recognising the companies who make backpacking around the UK, Europe and the world that little bit more special.
This year, there are 32 categories in the running from readers Favourite Shipping Provider to readers Favourite Festival Operator.
The winners will be announced at a lavish ceremony, where the cream of the travel industry will come together to celebrate their success at these consumer-voted awards.
Here’s the details:
Date: Thursday 25th October 2012
Time: 7:00pm – Late
Where: Shaka Zulu, Camden
Sit back and enjoy a fun-filled evening with a sumptuous 3 course dinner with wine, all crowned by the presentation of the Awards.
Tickets are 125 per person or 1100.00 plus VAT for a table of ten.
To Book click here or call Jaqui Ward on 0203 137 5950 for more information
Book now to secure a premium table for you and your guests.
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Check out ABiC Adventure & Backpacker Industry Conference and ITEIndependent Travel Exchange UK
Book an Early Bird Multi Ticket and attend all three events for just 275
Meet your host for the evening, Tom Hall
Tom Hall is Lonely Planet%u2019s Editorial Director for all things digital as well as being a well-known writer and spokesman on all things travel related.
As well as five-year stint as TNT%u2019s travel guru he is the writer of the weekly Ask Tom feature in The Guardian%u2019s online travel section, and also contributes to a host of other magazines and newspapers in the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Tom is a regular commentator on travel news and events in the media, including BBC Breakfast, gm.tv, Radio One, Sky News, CNN and Six Music. He is the author of Lonely Planet%u2019s Best Ever Travel Tips
He was voted Online Travel Journalist of the Year at the 2010 Travel Press Awards.
Photos from the 2010 Golden Backpack Awards:
Sydney, Australia
Readers place your shorlist vote now! VOTE HERE
Who’s your favourite travel agency? Which airline would you prefer to fly long-haul with? Which is your favourite big tour operator? What’s Ireland’s best hostel?
These are just some of the questions we’ve put to TNT Magazine readers to find out which companies are on their hot list, the ones they’d prefer to travel with to make sure they have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
And the Golden Backpack Awards honours those companies – the businesses that offer first-class customer service, or go above and beyond what’s expected of them.
To Companies that have been shortlisted….
After the success of 2011′s inaugural UK Golden Backpack Awards, this year’s event has launched with votes from TNT Magazine readers coming in thick and fast, recognising the companies who make backpacking around the UK, Europe and the world that little bit more special.
This year, there are 32 categories in the running from readers Favourite Shipping Provider to readers Favourite Festival Operator.
The winners will be announced at a lavish ceremony, where the cream of the travel industry will come together to celebrate their success at these consumer-voted awards.
Gala Details:
Where: Shaka Zulu, Camden
When: Thursday 25th October 2012
Time: from 7.00pm till Late
To booked your place at the GBA Gala click here or for more information call Jaqui Ward on 02031375950 or email jaqui.ward@tntmagazine.com)
