Winners of European Group Travel Awards 2016 unveiled

Winners of EGTA 2016 were announced by HotelPlanner.com and Landor Travel Publications

The event, held on 10^th of March in Berlin, recognized the highest quality of travel industry experiences and services. The ceremony was attended by more than 350 industry players across Europe.

Tim Hentschel, CEO of HotelPlanner, declared at the gala:

"The European Group Travel Awards shines a spotlight on those who offer the best of the best in the group travel market. This event gives us an opportunity to thank these companies and organizations for their support and dedication. We are happy to see the awards getting bigger and better each year which is a testament to the importance of group travel's sustainability within the industry."

Here are the 20 winners of the 2016 European Group Travel Awards:

Best Group Hotel Brand, Full Service Winner: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

Best Group Hotel Brand, Limited Service Winner: Comfort Inn

Best Group Hotel Brand, Luxury Winner: Dolce Hotels and Resorts

Best Group Hotel Brand, Boutique Winner: Best Western Plus

Best Resort/Spa Brand for Groups Winner: Wyndham Hotels and Resorts

Best Group Tour Operator Winner: Thomas Cook

Best Rail Service for Groups Winner: Eurostar

Best Airline for Groups Winner: airberlin

Best Ocean Cruise Line for Groups Winner: Celebrity Cruises

Best Golf Resort for Groups Winner: Desert Springs Golf Club

Best Natural Attraction for Groups Winner: Spanish Riding School, Vienna

Best Theme Park for Groups Winner: Disneyland Paris

Best Independent Hotel Brand for Groups Winner: The Leading Hotels of the World

Best City Destination for Groups Winner: London

Best Tourism Office Supporting Group Travel Winner: Visit Flanders

Best Heritage Experience for Groups Winner: Notre Dame Cathedral

Best Visitor Attraction Winner: The Shard

Best Museum/Gallery for Groups Winner: The Louvre

Best Live Stage/Theatrical/Musical Performance for Groups Winner: The Lion King, London

Best Technology Award for Innovation in Group Travel Winner: WeddingWire