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Skipton travel agency named best in the North at national industry awards

The awards ceremony took place at the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane on Tuesday 27th October.

Skipton travel agency Olive Lounge Travel is celebrating after winning a major accolade at the 2026 Travel Bulletin Star Awards.

The independent travel business was named winner of the Star Travel Agency Group North category, beating competition from established names in the travel industry.

The awards ceremony took place at the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane on Tuesday 27th October, with 32 winners recognised across the travel sector.

Now in their 27th year, the Travel Bulletin Star Awards celebrate excellence in the travel industry, with winners selected through votes cast by travel professionals.

Olive Lounge Travel was shortlisted alongside Althams Travel, Dawson Sanderson, Now Let's Travel, Thorne Travel and Seaside Travel.

The company, which has a branch on Otley Street in Skipton, also operates travel agencies in Cross Hills, Bingley and Ilkley.

The award adds to the company's previous recognition, having also been named Best Travel Agent in Yorkshire by travel industry publication TTG Media.

Following the announcement, the Olive Lounge Travel team shared their excitement and thanked those who had supported the business.

The company said:

“SO PROUD of our wonderful team and so grateful to everyone who voted for us and continues to support us.

"This means more than you know!”

The team described the achievement as a proud moment for the Yorkshire business, particularly given the competition from larger travel companies.

The Travel Bulletin Star Awards are regarded as an important event in the travel trade calendar, recognising businesses across a range of categories, including travel agencies, tour operators and suppliers.

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