M&IT Awards 2026 - The Winners

Did you know?

A whopping 107 companies and individuals were finalists this year!

And now, we’re thrilled to announce the winners, all of whom showcase industry leadership, partnership, and innovation.

Entries were received from companies, teams and individuals from across the UK & Europe and voted for by UK-based bona-fide event organisers. You can find out more about the voting process and our award categories here.

If you're among this year's winners - congratulations! If you're looking to shout about your win, your winners assets are ready to download.

Presented by Northstar Meetings Group, the 38^th edition of the M&IT Awards took place on Friday 18 September at Grosvenor House London. For more information or to register your interest for next year’s ceremony, taking place on 17 September 2027, head to our website.

Did you know?

A whopping 107 companies and individuals were finalists this year!

And now, we’re thrilled to announce the winners, all of whom showcase industry leadership, partnership, and innovation.

Entries were received from companies, teams and individuals from across the UK & Europe and voted for by UK-based bona-fide event organisers. You can find out more about the voting process and our award categories here.

If you're among this year's winners - congratulations! If you're looking to shout about your win, your winners assets are ready to download.

Presented by Northstar Meetings Group, the 38^th edition of the M&IT Awards took place on Friday 18 September at Grosvenor House London. For more information or to register your interest for next year’s ceremony, taking place on 17 September 2027, head to our website.

The Chris Peacock Rising Star of the Year
^{Presented by Meetings & Incentive Travel (M&IT)}

Winner: Tasha Strange, Principal. Global Events

M&IT Elevate Award
^{Sponsored by Elevate}

Winner: Kru Live

Best UK Representation Company
^{Sponsored by}^{Olympia Events}

Gold winner: hotel republic limited
Silver winner: destinations UNLIMITED
Bronze winner: Vine Tree Connections

Best Destination Management Company
^{Sponsored by Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol}

Gold winner: Vista Events DMC Greece
Silver winner: Factor 3 Events
Bronze winner: Pure Arabia

Best Overseas Convention Bureau
^{Sponsored by}^{Starwood Hotels}

Gold winner: Visit Monaco - Convention Bureau
Silver winners: Copenhagen Convention Bureau / Dublin Convention Bureau
Bronze winner: Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau

Best UK Convention Bureau
^{Sponsored by Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre}

Gold winner: Glasgow Convention Bureau
Silver winner: London Convention Bureau, London & Partners
Bronze winner: Liverpool Convention Bureau

Best Event Provider
^{Sponsored by}^{Grimaldi Forum Monaco}

Gold winner: Quadrant Events
Silver winner: Eventurous
Bronze winner: Planet Pursuits

Best Intermediary Agency (Small – up to 20 employees)
^{Sponsored by Center Parcs}

Gold winner: Chew
Silver winner: All About Venues
Bronze winner: Falkenberg & Florence

Best Intermediary Agency (Mid-sized - 21-40 employees)
^{Sponsored by Barbican}

Gold winner: Quadrant Events
Silver winner: Eventurous
Bronze winner: Principal. Global Events

Best Intermediary Agency (Large - 41+ employees)
^{Sponsored by IHG Hotels & Resorts}

Gold winner: veSpace International Ltd
Silver winner: Conference Care
Bronze winner: XSEM

Best Technology Provider
^{Sponsored by Hotel La Tour}

Gold winner: Quadrant Events
Silver winner: CrowdComms
Bronze winner: TRACE by isla

Best Overseas Conference Centre
^{Sponsored by Hard Rock Hotels International}

Gold winners: Grimaldi Forum Monaco / PortAventura Convention Centre
Silver winner: The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)
Bronze winner: Palau de Congressos de Catalunya

Best Overseas Hotel
^{Sponsored by The Meetings Show Asia Pacific}

Gold winner: Sandals Royal Barbados
Silver winner: Torre Melina a Gran Meliá Hotel
Bronze winner: Fairmont Monte Carlo

Best Hotel Brand
^{Sponsored by Bella Center Copenhagen}

Gold winner: The QHotels Collection
Silver winner: Meliá Hotels International
Bronze winner: Hilton

Best Unusual Venue
^{Sponsored by Preferred Hotels & Resorts}

Gold winners: MTC Events / Alton Towers Resort
Silver winner: Center Parcs Conferences & Events
Bronze winner: Royal Armouries, Leeds

Best UK Conference Centre
^{Sponsored by Association Meetings International (AMI)}

Gold winner: Scottish Event Campus
Silver winner: ICC Wales
Bronze winner: Chesford Grange Hotel

Best UK Hotel
^{Sponsored by The Meetings Show}

Gold winner: Celtic Manor Resort
Silver winner: Oulton Hall Hotel Spa & Golf Resort
Bronze winner: Chewton Glen

M&IT Editor’s Award

Winner: Jackie Boughton, The Barbican Centre

M&IT Personality of the Year
^{Sponsored by Excel London}

Winner: Louisa Watson, Wyboston Lakes

^{The votes for the non-judged categories of the M&IT Awards were independently verified by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).}

Congratulations to all the winners, finalists, and those shortlisted. And a huge thank you to our sponsors, attendees, and all those who voted or canvassed this year. We can’t wait to do it all over again next year! #MITAwards2026