Congratulations to the 2026 Finalists

Businesses, spanning 12 categories, have been chosen by an independent judging panel for their exceptional standards in the UK youth, student and educational travel sector. This year, the competition saw a strong level of entries, each reflecting the quality and standards across the sector.

The results of the 2026 shortlisting process are below. Companies are displayed in alphabetical order.

The winners in each category will be announced on Monday 30 November 2026 at the British Youth Travel Awards at The Underglobe, Shakespeare’s Globe, London.