John Wales, CEO of Encore Tickets, has been awarded for his outstanding contribution to tourism by UKinbound.
The award was made at the association’s Awards for Excellence held at its special 40th anniversary Annual Convention in Plymouth last week.
UKinbound CEO Deirdre Wells said: "In spite of the challenges faced in 2016, our members continue to excel in every field of the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors, and we are delighted to acknowledge a number of their outstanding performances."
Other award winners were:
Destination Marketing Company of the Year: Tourism South East
Individual Attraction of the Year: Blenheim Palace
Tour Operator of the Year: JacTravel
Accommodation Provider of the Year, Group and Independent: Jurys Inn
Service Provider of the Year, Transport and Sightseeing: The Original London Sightseeing Tour
Service Provider of the Year, Professional Services: Made
Service Provider of the Year, Restaurant, Retail and Ticketing: Hospitality Line
