The Association of Touring and Adventure Suppliers (Atas) has shortlisted nominees for its 2024 Atas Recognition Awards, celebrating innovation in travel.
- The awards ceremony will be held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, highlighting achievements in the touring and adventure sectors.
- A new category, ‘Expedition Cruise One to Watch’, has been introduced, reflecting growth in this segment.
- Entries were judged by a panel of experts, acknowledging outstanding contributions to the industry.
- Last year’s winners included Travel Counsellors, acclaimed as Touring and Adventure Agency of the Year.
The Association of Touring and Adventure Suppliers (Atas) has announced the shortlist for its esteemed 2024 Atas Recognition Awards. This annual event aims to honour travel agents who have successfully and innovatively promoted touring and adventure holidays. The winners will be acknowledged at a celebratory ceremony set to take place at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, slated for October 15-16.
A noteworthy addition to the awards this year is the ‘Expedition Cruise One to Watch’ category. This new category underscores the burgeoning interest and expansion in the expedition cruise sector, and it aims to spotlight those agents who have notably embraced and capitalised on the emerging opportunities within this realm.
Judging the entries was a panel of experts from the travel sector, alongside Atas director Claire Brighton, who expressed her excitement over the calibre and contribution of entries received. Brighton praised the nominees for their remarkable input into the touring and adventure industry throughout the past year.
Highlighting the significance and prestige of this event, last year’s awards recognised Travel Counsellors as ‘Touring and Adventure Agency of the Year’. As anticipation builds towards another grand ceremony, the shortlist includes agencies from various UK regions, each aspiring for recognition across several distinguished categories.
The upcoming Atas awards ceremony promises to be a pivotal event celebrating excellence within the travel industry.
