Business travel's biggest night of the year in pictures
The Business Travel Awards Europe 2021
September 9 saw more than 700 industry colleagues gather at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane for the 26th annual Business Travel Awards Europe, where the winners across 22 categories were announced. The black tie event, organised by the BTN Group, got underway with a champagne reception and entertainment from Frobacks before a three-course gala dinner and awards ceremony hosted by comedian Rob Beckett.
While all categories reflected the outstanding efforts of finalists in a year like no other, several were specifically designed to recognise organisations and people acting for the greater good of the industry, with Clive Wratten, chief executive of the Business Travel Association (BTA), receiving the Outstanding Contribution to Business Travel award and Festive Road landing the Covid-19 Crisis Response award.
Meanwhile, Calum Hawley of Endeavour Mining was named Travel Buyer of the Year and the Ministry of Defence - Defence Travel Team and American Express Global Business Travel was named Travel Team of the Year.
Enjoy the best photos from the night – including all the winners – below...
Accommodation Innovation: Synergy Global Housing - Synergy Smart
Accommodation Innovation: Synergy Global Housing - Synergy Smart
Travel Partner of the Year - Mobility Provider: Enterprise
Travel Partner of the Year - Mobility Provider: Enterprise
Travel Partner of the Year - Hotel Brand: Melia Hotels International
Travel Partner of the Year - Hotel Brand: Melia Hotels International
Travel Partner of the Year - Chauffeur or Taxi Provider: Free Now for Business
Travel Partner of the Year - Chauffeur or Taxi Provider: Free Now for Business
Travel Partner of the Year - European Airline: British Airways
Travel Partner of the Year - European Airline: British Airways
Outstanding Contribution to Business Travel: Clive Wratten, Business Travel Association
Outstanding Contribution to Business Travel: Clive Wratten, Business Travel Association
Technology Innovation - Traveller Experience: American Express Global Business Travel - Travel Vitals
Technology Innovation - Traveller Experience: American Express Global Business Travel - Travel Vitals
Technology Innovation - Corporate Booking Platform: CTM Lightning
Technology Innovation - Corporate Booking Platform: CTM Lightning
Travel Partner of the Year - European TMC: Gray Dawes Travel
Travel Partner of the Year - European TMC: Gray Dawes Travel
Travel Partner of the Year - Global TMC: Wings Travel Management
Travel Partner of the Year - Global TMC: Wings Travel Management
Technology Innovation - Corporate Payments & Expenses: UATP - Credit Solution
Technology Innovation - Corporate Payments & Expenses: UATP - Credit Solution
Travel Partner of the Year - Meetings & Events Solution: Reed & Mackay Events
Travel Partner of the Year - Meetings & Events Solution: Reed & Mackay Events
Technology Innovation - Meetings & Events: Cvent - Attendee Hub
Technology Innovation - Meetings & Events: Cvent - Attendee Hub
Travel Partner of the Year - Rail Operator: LNER
Travel Partner of the Year - Rail Operator: LNER
Achievement in Environmental Sustainability: Hilton
Achievement in Environmental Sustainability: Hilton
Achievement in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: American Express Global Business Travel
Achievement in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: American Express Global Business Travel
Account Management Team of the Year: IHG
Account Management Team of the Year: IHG
Covid-19 Crisis Response: Festive Road
Covid-19 Crisis Response: Festive Road
Travel Buyer of the Year: Calum Hawley, Global Travel Manager, Endeavour Mining
Travel Buyer of the Year: Calum Hawley, Global Travel Manager, Endeavour Mining
Travel Partner of the Year - Serviced Apartment Provider: Frasers Hospitality
Travel Partner of the Year - Serviced Apartment Provider: Frasers Hospitality
Travel Partner of the Year - Global Airline: Delta Air Lines
Travel Partner of the Year - Global Airline: Delta Air Lines
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