Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2020

Many congratulations to all the winners of the GL&T Awards held yesterday evening on line.

Especially to those AGTO Associates who won and also those who were nominated – a great achievement.

AGTO had 2  nominations from its membership for GTO of the Year 2020 – congratulations to Anne Barnes and Gwen Wright for their nominations, but they faced exceptionally stiff competition from Christine Bennett, Deaf Group Holidays – a worthy winner. Anne & Gwen should be proud of themselves, AGTO certainly is, that they made the shortlist such a shame to miss the usual glittering bash.

If you missed the virtual event you can watch it on line by following this link:

https://www.groupleisureandtravel.com/glt-awards/video

Details of AGTO winners below, again congratulations.

Best Historic Attraction or Venue

• Coventry Cathedral (winner)

Best Garden Visit

• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (winner)

Best Garden Visit

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (winner)

Best Christmas Experience

• Waddesdon Manor (winner)

Best Guided Tour

• UK Parliament (winner) 

Best Accommodation for Groups

• Daish’s Holidays (winner)

Best Theatre Production

• The Lion King (winner)

Best Cruise Line

• Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (winner)

Best International Destination

• Switzerland (winner)

The Excellence Award 2020

• Shauna Potts, Simply Groups (winner)

Best Group Tour Operator

• Simply Groups (winner)

Group Travel Organiser of the Year® 2020

• Anne Barnes, The Comets (Metropolitan Police Sports and Social Association)
• Christine Bennett, Deaf Group Holidays (winner)
• Helen Cowell, Friends Travel Group
• Gwen Wright, The Arts Society (Cranleigh branch)