Here are the results from the 2014 Business Travel Awards, which were presented last night at a glittering gala ceremony held at London’s famous JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane.
More than 1,300 guests, including many of the industry’s leading figures, attended this key event in the business travel calendar.
Top comedian Omid Djalili was this year’s celebrity host, and there was also live entertainment from the Company Performance Ensemble, the Siren String Quartet and Star.
Watch the video montage below, which includes some of the best photos from the night.
THE WINNERS
Best Small Hotel Company
Malmaison
Best Midscale Hotel Brand
Mercure Hotels
Best Upscale Hotel Brand
Hyatt
Best Serviced Apartment Company
SACO - The Serviced Apartment Company
Best self Booking Tool
KDS
Best Ground Transportation Company
Carey Worldwide Chauffeured Services
Best Car Rental Company
Europcar
Best Corporate Card Provider
Airplus International
Best Rail Operator
Virgin Trains
Best Short-Haul Airline
Easyjet
Best Long-Haul Airline
Qatar Airways
Business Airline of the Year
Qatar Airways
Best UK Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Best Specialist Business Travel Product/Provider
Chambers Travel
Best Sales Account Management Team
Accor
Best Business Travel Management Company
(Less than £50 million UK annual sales)
Diversity Travel
Best Business Travel Management Company
(£50 – 200 million UK annual sales)
Chambers Travel
Best Business Travel Management Company
(More than £200 million UK annual sales)
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Best Corporate Social Responsibility Programme
Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Travel Team of the Year
Herbert Smith Freehills/Chambers Travel Management
Travel Buyer of the Year
Carol Neil, head of corporate travel, EMEA, Nomura International
Outstanding Achievement Award
The Fair Tax on Flying campaign