The “TravelPlus Airline Amenity Bag Awards” are designed to recognise those airlines which go the extra mile with their on-board kits and will this year include additional categories to give credit to suppliers too.
The dictionary definition of ‘amenity’ is…“a•men•i•t•y… a useful, attractive or enjoyable feature; anything that adds to a person’s comfort and convenience. …” This is just what our industry is all about, so put yourself forward
– this is your time to shine!
This year we have introduced two new award categories in order to seek out the best and most innovative supplier. It’s not just about the final amenity kit but also about those behind the scenes who make it happen, or who are working to redefine and innovate what is on offer.
So whether you work within an airline or supply them from outside, now is your chance to become an award winner. Perhaps you have just clinched a deal with a fab new designer to create a bag, or you’ve pioneered an eco-option about to turn heads – this is your chance to gain some well-deserved kudos.
Entries need to be submitted by the end of November and the winners will be unveiled in January when they will be presented with their awards at a star-studded Awards’ Reception in London. Winners will also be featured in an On-board Hospitality supplement profiling their success and promoting it during the World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo in Hamburg this year.
The Winners of the 2011 TravelPlus Ailrine Amenity Bag Awards
Awards Reception
TravelPlus will announce the shortlist for the 2011 Airline Amenity Bag Awards on Monday 16th January. The results will be unveiled and presented at an exclusive Awards Reception on Monday 6th February 2012 This will take place in the Royal Suite of The Chesterfield Mayfair, a Red Carnation Hotel.
”The Chesterfield is quite simply the best hotel experience in Mayfair….. Stupendous value in a much sought after part of London”, Roger Collis, The International Herald Tribune’s Frequent Traveler
The format of the evening reception is as follows
18.30 – Reception
19.15 – Awards Ceremony
20.00 – Drinks and canapés
21.30 – Carriages
The individual ticket cost is £87.50 + VAT and includes pre – Awards drinks, Awards Ceremony and post – Awards drinks and canapés.
To book your tickets to attend The 2011 TravelPlus Airline Amenity Bag Awards on Monday 6th February 2012 please email Charles at charles.avenel@travelplus.co.uk providing him with the number of tickets required and the full name of those attending. On receipt of this information an invoice will be raised and your tickets will be distributed once payment is received.
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The Judges
The judges all share the same passion that is the passion for travel whether it is for business, leisure or both and over the past 12 months have all had first hand experience in flying in first, business and economy class. The judges for the 2011 TravelPlus Airline Amenity Bag Awards have taken their role seriously, agreeing to give up their time to consider the record number of entries across the 12 categories.
Chairman: Simon Ward, Editor in Chief & Publisher of TravelPlus
Stewart Morton: International Foreign Exchange Dealer who travels extensively on business to Singapore, Australia and the United States.
David Jenner: Award winning designer and photographer an frequent traveller to Europe and the USA
John Ingram: Self made businessman who enjoys long haul holidays
Jackie Cox: Ex British Airways senior long haul stewardess, now ultra marathon runner
Christine Maxwell: Author and Journalist with a passion for Italy in particular Venice and Art Historian
Margaret Ingram: Travel mainly for pleasure and has an in depth knowledge of Luxury Cruising
Debra Bradbury-Ward: Period Design Stylist and Hotel & Spa correspondent
We would like to thank all of you that vote for the TravelPlus Readers Award for the Most Innovative Bag Design and the assistance of the Rainforest Alliance in judging the best ethically/Sustainable Amenity category
Sponsorship
We have devised a range of high-value sponsorship options aimed to maximise brand awareness and networking opportunities during the awards event. The opportunity to align your brand with the world’s most influential designers, desirable luxury brands and leading global airlines. But for us, the awards are far more than a one-off celebration, with sponsorship benefits extending throughout the year.
We can also create bespoke packages, depending on your needs. So don’t miss this chance to align your company with the most internationally renowned awards in the industry.
If you are interested in finding out about sponsorship opportunities please contact Debra Bradbury on debra.bradbury@travelplus.co.uk or +44 (0) 7515 329 783
