Holiday Extras Launches the Real Customers’ Awards 2009

LONDON - Holiday Extras, the UK market-leader in travel add-ons, is giving its 3.1 million customers the opportunity to recognise and reward the travel industry’s shining stars in what promises to be one of the biggest, and fairest travel awards; the Holiday Extras Customers’ Awards 2009.

Only Holiday Extras customers travelling via a UK airport will be eligible to cast votes in ten different categories, ranging from best UK airport, best airport hotel and best airline, to the airline with the best cabin crew and those recommended as most family-friendly.

Voting for the awards will take place between May 19 and September 30, 2009 with winners announced at a ceremony in London on November 9, 2009.

Mike Whiting, managing editor at Holiday Extras, has been instrumental in the organisation of the awards:

“The Holiday Extras Customers’ Awards are about real travellers and their latest travel experiences and satisfaction levels. The awards will provide valuable insights into how our customers genuinely feel about their airport experiences.

“As only customers can vote, the awards will highlight which companies are really giving travellers what they want.”

Those who vote can enter a free prize draw to win 15 days Meet and Greet parking and an overnight stay at a 4-star hotel the night before their flight.

Note to editors Just a few facts you should know about Holiday Extras: - We make arrangements for 5.4 million travellers annually - 81% of bookings are made online - 19% of bookings are through the contact centre - The Contact Centre handles more than one million calls annually - 793,000 bookings a year from travel agents

Holiday Extras also offers a range of services such as pre-booked airport hotels, travel insurance and gatwick parking.

Holiday Extras have won several awards such as: - The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For 2009 - CTTG Star Awards - Best Online Bookable Website - TTG Awards - Best Holiday Add-ons

About this release: - Entry into the free prize draw will be subject to Holiday Extras’ usual email sign-up terms and conditions. Contact Details: Holiday Extras, Ashford Road, Hythe, Kent, United Kingdom CT21 4JF +44-1303-816-335

Website: www.holidayextras.co.uk/

Source: www.holidayextras.co.uk

Contact details: Helen Gillilan, Holiday Extras, +44-1303-816-335, Email address media only: helen.gillilan at holidayextras.com