Isle of Wight shortlisted for Group Leisure and Travel Award

The 2024 award at Freshwater Bay. <i>(Image: Visit Isle of Wight)</i>
The 2024 award at Freshwater Bay. (Image: Visit Isle of Wight)
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

The Isle of Wight has been shortlisted for a top UK travel award.

The Island is in the running in the 2026 Group Leisure and Travel Awards, following wins in both 2023 and 2024.

Amy Summers, head of marketing and sustainability at Visit Isle of Wight, said: "It's great to see our Island recognised as a top destination for group tourism.

"This is the fourth year in a row we have been nominated, which highlights how our businesses provide a warm welcome, great product and class leading experience for all guests throughout the year.

READ MORE: The delightful Isle of Wight village that boasts a picturesque harbour

The 2024 award at Freshwater Bay. (Image: Visit Isle of Wight)

"We would love for all group travel, coach and tour organisers and operators to vote for our Island and show your appreciation for our amazing businesses."

The Isle of Wight faces competition from Edinburgh, Wiltshire and Belfast.

Other nominees with Isle of Wight connections include Daish’s Holidays, up for Best Coach or Tour Operator, and Wightlink in the Best Ferry or Fixed Link Operator category.

In the Best Accommodation for Groups category, Daish’s Holidays, with a hotel in Shanklin, and Warner Hotels, with locations in Yarmouth and Bembridge, are both finalists.

Voting closes on April 19, and winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on June 12.

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos