Gail Kenny Executive Recruitment, established in 2005, is regarded as the market leader when it comes to connecting the best middle

to senior level travel, digital and technology talent with innovative, diverse and high growth brands. 

As champions of flexible working, diversity and well-being in the workplace, they are regularly asked to participate in people focused panels, as a judge, moderator or presenter.    For this reason, they are perfectly placed to be sponsoring this E&I award. 

The team have all held senior level, commercially focused roles within travel, hospitality, digital and tech, adding relevant insight and experience to today's recruitment challenges.​​

ABTOT is a Membership Association with nearly 400 specialist travel organiser Members.  ABTOT operates a regulated financial protection bonded scheme for Travel Organisers who need to comply with UK Travel Regulations, and is also an approved CAA ATOL Franchisee, providing financial protection solutions for both flight and non-flight packages.  

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Sponsorship of the Best Workplaces in Travel Progression Award highlights its commitment to supporting Travel Organisers in achieving excellence and compliance.   Recognising improvement aligns with ABTOT’s own mission to provide clear advice, efficient service, and innovative solutions through its products, services and Associate scheme. It’s a natural extension of its dedication to helping Members stand out in a competitive and regulated industry.

Avis operates from over 5,000 locations in 165 countries worldwide. Avis is a trusted and award-winning brand with a long history of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world’s top brands for customer loyalty, with a commitment to true convenience and exceptional service.

Avis works successfully with over one hundred Tour Operators and Global Partnerships including Airlines, hotels, credit card and member schemes.

Are you looking for a powerful way to boost employee retention, recruitment, and engagement while supporting your company’s sustainability goals? Launching an electric car salary sacrifice scheme through Electric Car organisation offers a compelling solution. As an independent provider, Electric Car organisation manages the entire scheme setup and ongoing administration, making it effortless for your HR team and business to implement and maintain. Employees can save 20–50% on a new electric vehicle, equivalent to a 10% pay rise in take-home value, by paying through pre-tax salary deductions, with all-inclusive monthly payments covering maintenance, insurance, and more. This benefit is proven to attract and retain top talent, with strong employee benefits cited as a key reason for staff loyalty and job choice. By partnering with Electric Car organisation, you deliver a high-value, sustainable perk that differentiates your employer brand and drives long-term workforce satisfaction.

An independent, curious, ambitious, knowledgeable and passionate PR and communications agency for travel and tourism brands. 

Specialists with proven expertise in public relations, social media management, content creation, influencer relations & influencer marketing.  

These exciting and insightful awards are celebrating and highlighting companies aiming to put its people first.

Gosh PR wants to wholeheartedly support this event as they strongly identify with these values. 

​Active International is a pioneering global Corporate Trade industry leader, transforming how companies derive value from their under performing inventory and assets. Active is deeply rooted in the media industry and offers innovative solutions for businesses to fund advertising using their products, assets or services. A proven strategic partner for companies seeking to grow, evolve and adapt in the ever changing market landscape. 

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At Active, their people are their greatest asset.  The integrity, expertise and passion are the foundation to everything they do. 

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With a core commitment to workplace culture, and over 30 years’ experience bringing value to the biggest names in travel, from airlines and tour operators to hotel groups, Active International is delighted to support Best Workplaces in Travel again this year.​​​​​​​

Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. We are an adviser that delivers technical expertise and a personal, proactive and agile service that goes beyond.

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Combining global scale with sector expertise and local insight we bring proactive and practical guidance to travel businesses, helping you achieve your ambitions, grow, protect and create value.

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The UK Grant Thornton member firm is led by over 200 partners and employs over 5500 of the profession’s brightest minds. We are a business adviser that celebrates fresh thinking and diverse perspectives to bring you proactive insights and a service you can trust.

Founded in 2020 by Simon Bocca, PayCaptain was born to fix what traditional payroll systems got wrong: clunky processes, poor employee experiences, and little regard for financial wellbeing. Backed by over 200 years of combined payroll and HR tech experience, our team set out to transform payroll into a force for good. We believe getting paid should be simple, empowering and stress-free. That’s why we’ve built an intelligent, cloud-based platform with built-in financial wellbeing tools, clear communication, and seamless integrations. As the world’s first B Corp-certified payroll provider, we’re committed to doing business the right way - prioritising transparency, sustainability, and positive impact for people and the planet.