Barrhead Travel and Glen Travel were among the winners at the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) Annual Awards in Glasgow last night (29 October).
The awards, held at the DoubleTree Hotel, recognise travel agents, airlines, operators and cruise lines, with winners voted for by SPAA members and associates.
Barrhead Travel was named Large Leisure Agency of the Year, while Glen Travel won Small Leisure Agency of the Year.
Martin Maclaren of Beachcomber Tours was named Leisure Representative of the Year, Emma Sweeney of Royal Caribbean won Cruise Representative of the Year and Jill Niven of Qatar Airways took Airline Representative of the Year.
Fiona Bibby of Travel Architect was named Homeworker of the Year.
Jet2holidays won Short Haul Operator of the Year, Gold Medal took Long Haul Operator of the Year and If Only… was named Luxury Tour Operator of the Year.
Beachcomber Tours won Specialist Tour Operator of the Year, Newmarket Holidays took Touring & Adventure Operator of the Year and Inghams was named Ski Company of the Year.
In cruise, Royal Caribbean was named Mainstream Cruise Company of the Year, Celebrity Cruises won Premium Cruise Company of the Year and Silversea Cruises took Luxury Cruise Company of the Year.
Azamara Cruises was named Specialist & Expedition Cruise Company of the Year, while Riviera Travel won River Cruise Company of the Year.
In the hotels, short breaks, holiday essentials and ferries categories, bedsonline won Accommodation Only Supplier of the Year and Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels took Hotel & Resort Operator of the Year.
Jet2CityBreaks was named European City Break Operator of the Year, DoSomethingDifferent.com won Holiday Essentials Supplier of the Year and DFDS took Ferry Company of the Year.
In the airline categories, easyJet won Domestic Airline of the Year, Jet2.com took European Airline of the Year, Virgin Atlantic Airways won Transatlantic Airline of the Year and Emirates was named Worldwide Airline of the Year.
United Airlines received the Glasgow Airport Airline of the Year 2026 award, while Air France-KLM won the Edinburgh Airport Greater Good Sustainability Award 2026.
Barrhead Travel’s Glenrothes team won the SPAA Quiz 2026.
SPAA President Alan Glen said the awards were significant because they were voted for by travel professionals who work with the companies daily.
“Our members and associates know first-hand the importance of excellent service, strong relationships and reliable support. They see which companies consistently deliver for the travel sector and, ultimately, for the travelling public,” he added.
“The travel industry continues to operate in a challenging and fast-changing environment. From geopolitical uncertainty and disruption to increasing costs and changing consumer expectations, businesses across the sector have had to demonstrate tremendous resilience and adaptability.
“Against that backdrop, it is important that we take the opportunity to celebrate the companies and individuals who are doing an exceptional job.
“Scotland has a highly professional, knowledgeable and committed travel trade, and the relationships between our agents and supplier partners are fundamental to its success.
“Congratulations to every one of our winners. These awards are a genuine endorsement from your industry colleagues, and are thoroughly deserved.”
