Finalists in the Golden Backpack Awards UK have been announced and the countdown begins to the inaugural London gala awards dinner and presentation.
Already a sell-out success in Sydney, Australia, this is the first time the Golden Backpacks have come to the UK.
Hosted by Online Travel Journalist of the Year 2010, Tom Hall, the event will showcase the travel companies who make backpacking in Europe special.
Initial nominations were made at the TNT Travel Show in March, and now the finalists have been chosen via an online voting campaign.
The winners will be announced after a three-course dinner at Shaka Zulu in Camden. Book a seat here.
Golden Backpack Awards 2011 – Full list of finalists (in alphabetical order)
Favourite big tour operator
Club 18-30
Contiki Holidays
Thomas Cook
Favourite medium-size tour operator
Busabout
On The Go
Topdeck Travel
Favourite smaller tour operator
Anderson Tours
Fez Travel
GoBus
Favourite UK & Ireland tour operator
Haggis Adventures
Paddywagon Tours
Shamrocker Adventures
Favourite European tour operator
Busabout
Contiki Holidays
Expat Explore
Favourite Middle East tour operator
On The Go
Topdeck Travel
Travel Talk
Favourite worldwide tour operator
Contiki Holidays
Intrepid Travel
Topdeck Travel
Favourite activity/sports tour operator
Action Outdoors
Outgoing Ltd
Sail Croatia Adventures
Favourite Festival tour operator
Fanatics
First Festival Travel
Topdeck Travel
Favourite winter/ski tour operator
Alpen Rider
Contiki Holidays
Crystal Ski
Best tour itinerary
Busabout
Contiki Holidays
Topdeck Travel
Favourite transport provider
Busabout
Eurolines
Spaceships Campervan Rentals
Favourite long haul airline
British Airways
Emirates
Qantas
Favourite short haul airline
bmi
easyjet
Turkish Airlines
Best hostels ( We’ve got four finalists because it was a truly close run thing)
Generator Hostels
Hostelling International
Plus Hostels
Smart City Hostels
Best sector newcomer
Balkan Road Trip
Med Sailors Ltd
Favourite travel agency
Flight Centre
STA Travel
Thomas Cook
Best support service
1st Contact
Anglo Pacific
Excess Baggage
Greenest travel initiative
Contiki Holidays
On The Go
Golden Backpack Awards UK
Wednesday October 12, 2011; 6:30pm – Late
Shaka Zulu, Camden
Tickets are £100 per person or £900 plus VAT for a table of ten.
To book click here.
