- The BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner will be hosted on 2 November at The Underglobe, Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, London.
- The event is organised in partnership with Explore Charleston and Discover South Carolina and will feature a 270-degree immersive video experience.
- New for 2026, the BGTW PR Recognition Awards, in partnership with TravMedia, will be presented alongside the Members’ Excellence and International Tourism Awards.
- Remaining tickets and tables are available for purchase at bgtw.org/gala.
- Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting renate.ruge@bgtw.org, offering brand exposure to over 220 travel media professionals.
The British Guild of Travel Writers has confirmed this year’s BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner will take place at The Underglobe, part of the cultural landmark Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, London. The event, scheduled for the eve of WTM on Monday, 2 November, has been organised in partnership with Explore Charleston and Discover South Carolina and has introduced a new category for 2026, the BGTW PR Recognition Awards, presented in partnership with TravMedia. The organisation has been planning the dinner as a 270-degree video-style experience, promising an evening that includes a sparkling reception, networking opportunities, a charity raffle, and a three-course meal for attendees .
The Guild has opened registration for the last remaining tables and tickets, inviting travel professionals to secure their places at the event. Sponsorship opportunities for the awards, including the Members’ Excellence Awards and International Tourism Awards, remain available for destinations and travel brands looking to gain visibility among the 220+ top-tier travel writers and media professionals who comprise the Guild’s membership. The BGTW has been working with partners to offer bespoke options for brand exposure, including immersive video projections during the dinner, with interested parties directed to contact Renate Ruge to discuss sponsorship arrangements .
The event will serve as a significant networking opportunity for travel industry professionals, providing a platform for the media and tourism boards to connect before the start of World Travel Market. The organisers have highlighted that the charitable raffle will raise funds for a nominated cause, with the overall evening designed to celebrate excellence in travel writing and tourism promotion. This year’s ceremony will also feature the presentation of the new PR Recognition Awards, which have been created to acknowledge outstanding work in public relations within the travel sector .
British Guild of Travel Writers Joint Chair Daniel James Clarke shared, “We are excited to confirm our partnership with Explore Charleston and Discover South Carolina for this year’s event, which will provide a spectacular start to WTM week.”
British Guild of Travel Writers Joint Chair Renate Ruge shared, “The introduction of the BGTW PR Recognition Awards, supported by TravMedia, reflects our commitment to recognising excellence across the entire travel communications sector.”
