Travel Gossip is extending its regional Travel Agent Awards to the Midlands, with a black-tie event to celebrate agents’ achievements to be held in February 2027.
Agents can nominate themselves or a colleague for an award, with entries set to open on 10 August.
Newmarket Holidays has been confirmed as the headline sponsor for the Midlands event, having sponsored Travel Gossip’s three existing regional celebrations: the North East held in March 2026; the South West & Wales, held in June 2026, and the North West event, which will take place in September 2026.
Newmarket Head of Trade and Partnerships Hayley Morris said: “These events bring together the very best of the travel trade community, the agents who genuinely champion tour operators and share our passion for delivering exceptional holiday experiences.
“We’re thrilled to now extend that partnership as headline sponsor of the brand-new Travel Gossip Travel Agent Awards event for the Midlands 2027, joining the North East, South West & Wales, and North West events.
“As a headline sponsor, we’ve been proud to put our name to celebrations that recognise outstanding work across the industry, and the warmth and energy in the room reflects exactly the kind of relationships we value with our trade partners. It’s a brilliant platform that aligns perfectly with who we are and what we stand for.”
Travel Gossip Managing Director Anwar Sohawon said: “Following the success of our North East and South West & Wales Travel Agent Awards, we’re delighted to bring the awards to the Midlands as the fourth event in our growing regional awards portfolio, alongside our newly launched North West awards.
“These events have become a fantastic way to recognise excellence, celebrate success and bring the travel trade together, and we can’t wait to celebrate the outstanding travel agents that make the Midlands travel community so special.
“We’re looking forward to receiving nominations from across the Midlands, with agents putting themselves forward as well as recognising colleagues who deserve to be celebrated. Whether it’s exceptional customer service, specialist expertise or making a real difference to clients, these awards are an opportunity to showcase the incredible talent within the region’s travel trade and ensure those achievements receive the recognition they deserve.
“We’re also thrilled that Newmarket Holidays is continuing as our headline sponsor for the Midlands awards. We’d like to thank Hayley Morris, David Sharman and the whole team at Newmarket Holidays for their continued support and shared commitment to recognising and celebrating the very best of the UK’s travel agent community.”
