Awards FAQs

    • Stage 1 submissions open: 13 January

    • Submission process call: 4 February, 14:00 GMT/15:00 CT

    • Stage 1 submissions close: 11 April, 17:00 GMT

    • Finalists Announced: 12 May

    • Stage 2 submissions open: 12 May

    • Stage 2 submissions close: 11 July, 17:00 BST

    • Winners announced: 21 October

  • No, it is free to enter the Business Travel Awards Europe.

  • You can submit your entry here. (link to Evessio) Please note, the BTN Group uses an awards platform called Evessio. Please add btae@thebtngroup.com to your Safe Senders email list to ensure you receive messages from the awards platform related to your entry.

    You can preview the stage one and stage two submission questions/information here. (link to pdf).

  • An organisation may enter multiple categories, subject to eligibility, as long as each submission is unique. The BTN Group reserves the right to re-categorise submissions.

  • Yes.

    ·       Business Travel Partner, Business Travel Technology Innovation, and Achievement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Finalists will complete the stage two submission online.

    • Travel Buyer and Travel Team of the Year: Finalists will engage in interviews with the Business Travel News Europe Editorial Team.

  • Sustainability should not be the primary focus of submissions in these awards. If sustainability is your focus, consider entering the BTN Group’s Business Travel Sustainability Awards Europe. Submissions for the Sustainability Awards close on 22 January.

  • Joint entries are only permitted for the Travel Team of the Year award.

  • Yes. PR consultants can submit an entry on behalf of a client with their approval. Additionally, organisations can nominate individuals within corporate client companies for Travel Buyer or Travel Team of the Year categories.

  • Yes. All judges are held to the highest standards of fairness and integrity. They are required to keep entry details confidential. However, all entrants must agree to coverage by Business Travel News Europe if named a winner. Customer information will not be included in winner announcements.

  • If your customer prefers anonymity, you may refer to them as "Customer X" in your submission. However, you must confirm the customer's name and details with Jen Bankard (jbankard@thebtngroup.com) for confidential verification. The judges will be notified that the anonymous customer has been verified.

  • The Business Travel Awards Europe are judged by an independent panel of experienced travel buyers and consultants who demonstrate exceptional industry knowledge and integrity.

    The judging process follows two stages:

    1. Stage One: Judges review and score submissions online based on set criteria.

    2. Stage Two: Judges score finalist entries and may convene virtually to determine winners.

    For Travel Buyer and Travel Team of the Year categories, finalists undergo interviews with the Business Travel News Europe Editorial Team.

  • No. Winners will collect their trophies on stage and have their pictures taken with the host. They will also provide comments backstage for our videographer.

  • Yes. Finalists will receive a complimentary social media asset to promote their status until 21 October 2025. After this date, licensing packages will apply. You can view licensing packages here.

  • Contact Jen Bankard, BTN’s Sr. Director, Content Solutions & Conferences at jbankard@thebtngroup.com OR join us on Tuesday, 4 February 2025 at 14:00 GMT/15:00 CT for a quick and insightful overview of the entry process. Register here. The call will be recorded for those who can’t attend.

Awards Evening FAQs

  • The Business Travel Awards Europe will take place on Tuesday 24 September 2024 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, located on Park Lane in central London.
    Click here for more information.

  • 18.30 – 19.30 Welcome drinks reception

    19.30 – 23.00 Dinner and awards presentation

    23:00 – 02.00 After party

    Please note the timings are subject to slight alteration.

  • The dress code for the evening is formal attire.

  • Please click here to view the available table options. Then click on the 'Book Now’ button, and complete the online form.

  • You can pay by invoice, BACS or credit card. Your preferred payment option can be selected at the time of booking.

    Please note payment must be received in full before the awards ceremony.

  • For those who book individual tickets, we will do our best to accommodate seats together.

  • Both platinum and gold tables receive the following;

    Table for 10 guests
    Champagne reception
    Three course dinner
    Half bottle of wine per person (during dinner)
    Half a bottle of water per person (during dinner)
    Post-event entertainment

    In addition to the above platinum table holders will benefit from the following;

    Table positioned in the platinum zone closer to t
    e main stage
    Two bottles of champagne on your table (during dinner)
    An event manager will be on-hand in the platinum zone throughout the evening to ensure your guests every need and request is met.

    Table positions are assigned according to the date booked – first come, first served.

    Please click here to view all table package information.

  • Yes, this is possible (subject to availability), simply book a single seat ticket for £550 + VAT and email btae@thebtngroup.com to advise that you need that guest to be seated on your existing table booking and provide the Transaction ID for your table booking.

  • By 5pm Monday 2nd September.

    Ticket/table bookers simply need to log onto the platform and add their guest names and dietary requirements by that deadline, ensuring they list the guests in the order they want them to be seated on the table, e.g. seat position 1 is facing the stage and the numbers move clockwise around the table.

    If any further guest amendments are required after 5pm on Monday 2nd September, please email them to btae@thebtngroup.com.

  • We issue e-tickets to all guests; each ticket will have its unique code and be scanned upon arrival. As we are unable to send multiple e-tickets to the same email address, we will need the email address of each attendee/guest so that the ticket can be issued.

    Guests will not be able to gain access to the event without their own personal ticket which will be linked to their details.

  • All e-tickets will be sent approximately one week before the event.

  • If a guest cancels and you wish for another person to attend in their place ahead of the guest details deadline of Monday 2nd September, simply amend the guest details on your table booking within the platform.

    If a guest cancels after this date, simply email btae@thebtngroup.com confirming the name of the guest who can no longer attend and provide a new name and dietary information for us to update your records.

  • Please indicate these on your dietary request section when registering your guests.