The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has revealed the finalists for the 2026 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) Voted Business Categories, with the shortlist determined by more than 21,000 votes cast by over 2,200 voters across 13 popularly voted categories.
ATIA thanked all nominees and everyone who participated in the vote.
The 2026 NTIAs will be held on 10 October at Crown Melbourne.
The finalists are:
Most Outstanding Tour Operator – Specialised
50 Degrees North
AAT Kings
Back-Roads Touring
Grand Pacific Tours
Wide Eyed Tours
Most Outstanding Tour Operator – Global
APT Travel Group
Collette
G Adventures
Globus Family of Brands
Intrepid Travel
TTC Tour Brands
Most Outstanding Wholesaler – Product/Service
Bedsonline
Cruiseco
Expedia TAAP
International Rail
Stuba
Viva Holidays
Most Outstanding Wholesaler – Destination/Experience
Adventure World
ANZCRO
Entire Travel Group
JTB Australia
Sno’n’Ski
The Africa Safari Co.
Most Popular Tourism Office
Brand USA
Destination Canada
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Singapore Tourism Board
Tourism Fiji
Tourism New Zealand
Most Popular Accommodation Group/Chain
Accor
Club Med
Four Seasons
Hyatt
IHG
Most Popular Airline – Online
Air New Zealand
Emirates
Qantas Airways
Qatar Airways
Singapore Airlines
Most Popular Airline – Offline
Finnair
Icelandair
ITA Airways
Lufthansa Group
Oman Air
Most Popular Ocean Cruise Operator
APT Travel Group
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean
Scenic Group (Scenic & Emerald)
Viking
Most Popular River Cruise Operator
APT Luxury Travel
Avalon Waterways
Scenic
Uniworld River Cruises
Viking
Most Popular Car Rental Operator
Avis Budget Group
Europcar
Hertz
Sixt
Thrifty
Most Popular Reservations/Groups Team
ANZCRO
APT Travel Group
Globus Family of Brands
TTC Tour Brands
Viking
Most Outstanding Travel Support Service
Air Tickets
Cover-More Travel Insurance
NIB Travel
TTC Tour Brands
Sabre
Further finalists across additional categories are expected to be announced throughout the week. Full list here.
