Nomination and Voting Process
During three weeks in September, readers of Travel Weekly were invited to nominate any company to appear on the final nomination list for the 40 Globe Travel Awards. The final nomination list was launched on 21st November 2008, where travel agents had until the 9th December 2008 to vote for their favourite air travel company, cruise and ferry provider, coach and rail company, add-ons and extras, travel recruitment company, technology and on-line provider, accommodation and resorts, tourism and tour operators.
The integrity of the Globes is paramount to the success of the awards, as it remains one of the few awards ceremonies where the winners are voted solely by the industry. It is the travel agents who vote for the winner, ensuring the highest standards and the ultimate service is recognised. All votes submitted are collated and counted by an independent company to ensure the voting is as fair and transparent as possible.
Readers of Associated Newspapers voted in the Consumer Awards for Favourite Cruise Company, Favourite Airline, Best Rail Operator, Favourite European Short Break Provider, Best Online Booking Website, Favourite Hotel Chain, Favourite Long Haul Operator and Favourite Package Provider.
The winners were announced at the Globe Travel Awards ceremony on 27 January 2009.