There is little over one week left to enter this year's Cruise Stars, which will be held at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms on 11 December
The annual event will bring the industry together to celebrate the people setting the standard across the cruise sector.
All the awards are free to enter and all shortlisted finalists will receive a complimentary invitation to attend the London ceremony. The deadline to enter is 30 September.
For tips on how to write an award-winning entry, click HERE.
New for this year is the Crystallised Moments Star, sponsored by Crystal, which will celebrate an agent whose actions have has a lasting impact on others. It is not about sales or commercial success, the award aims to recognise those who embody the values of compassion, generosity and dedication.
Also new for 2026 are the Expedition Agent Specialist Star of the Year and River Cruise Agent Specialist Star of the Year, which will be awarded to agents who has established themselves as a leading specialist in each of those sectors, as well as the Event Host of the Year, which celebrates an individual working for an agency or cruise line who has demonstrated excellence in planning, hosting and delivering exceptional events for the cruise and travel industry.
Other top awards include the Travel Agent Star of the Year award, which recognises an individual working for a travel agency who has made an extraordinary impact over the past year, and aims to celebrate the exemplary agent who has personified the brand's values and delivered success for the company, whether it's through increased sales, employee training or executing a winning marketing message; and the Cruise Line PR Star, which celebrates exceptional public relations efforts by an individual within a cruise line, celebrating innovative and impactful campaigns.
Josie Klein, Cruise Trade News deputy editor, said: "Cruise Stars is a fantastic opportunity to recognise those individuals who embody what the cruise and travel industry is all about: excellence and innovation.
"This year's new categories allow for even more recognition within the industry, especially the Crystallised Moments Star, which is a really exciting addition to the awards roster."
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