Aspire announces return to Manchester for annual awards

The Aspire Awards will return to Manchester in October, following the success of the brand’s first event in the city.

The ceremony was held in Manchester last year, a move made to reflect the wealth of luxury travel businesses based in the north of the country.

The event will return to the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester on October 9.

The glittering Aspire Awards will recognise the best luxury agents and brands in the business, and will once again celebrate the sector’s success stories.

The entry process commences on February 27 when agents and suppliers will be invited to fill in submission forms. Judging will then follow in June, with the shortlist being announced in July.

Aspire editor Hollie-Rae Brader said: “2024 is a huge year for the Aspire brand. We’re growing our print output and will be publishing bi-monthly and our events portfolio is increasing too. To support our growth, the Aspire team is increasing in size with three extra dedicated members of the team.

“As part of this, we’re planning our biggest and best Aspire Awards to date and we can’t wait to return to Manchester to celebrate all of our luxury partners.

“Hosting the event in Manchester was a roaring success with more people in attendance than ever before. We’re proud to be hosting the event there for a second year.”

Celebrity Cruises once again returns as headline sponsor of the event, with the Cayman Islands Tourism Department, Grecotel, Kerzner International, Oceania Cruises and Silversea Cruises all confirmed as supporting partners for the event.