WINNERS UNVEILED 2027
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Twelve lucky agents are set to experience a breathtaking African safari on a Cover Stars trip with Newmarket Holidays
The winners of Travel Weekly’s flagship Cover Stars competition have been confirmed and are now gearing up for an incredible VIP fam trip to one of Africa’s most legendary safari destinations. The 12 frontline agents were selected by a panel of judges including representatives of Travel Weekly and headline sponsor Newmarket Holidays and represent a range of companies and sales channels. The Cover Stars will experience an
unforgettable trip to Botswana, with professional photoshoots providing front covers and first-person interviews every month throughout 2027. The trip will take place from November
7-15, with our winners hosted by the stunning Chobe Safari Lodge and flights to and from Heathrow provided by airline partner Ethiopian Airlissnes. The lodge sits directly on the banks of
the Chobe River and shares a border with Chobe National Park, home to the greatest concentration of elephants on earth, with herds of up to 5,000 crossing the floodplains. As well as photoshoots with award-winning
photographer Steve Dunlop, our winners will be living the full Chobe experience showcased on Newmarket Holidays’ Premier Collection tour: the Ultimate Safari – Botswana, Victoria Falls & Zimbabwe.
Accommodation will be provided in beautifully appointed en suite river-facing rooms or classic thatched rondavels on a single occupancy basis. Our Cover Stars will
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also experience sundowners at the Sedudu Bar, sunset river cruises, where hippos surface feet from the boat, and a day trip to Victoria Falls, not to mention game drives at dawn and dinners under vast African skies. Lucy Huxley, Travel Weekly editor-in-chief,
said: “We are so excited to reveal the 12 winners of our 2027 Cover Stars competition, as we once again showcase the travel agents at the heart of everything we do at Travel Weekly. “We received a record number of entries
this year, and it was incredibly difficult for our panel of judges to select just 12 winners from some outstanding submissions. “I am delighted our line-up has been
confirmed, and I can’t wait to feature our brilliant winners across our magazine, website and social media channels next year.” David Sharman, chief commercial officer
at Newmarket Holidays, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Travel Weekly for Cover Stars 2027, a highlight of the calendar and a great initiative for agents to get involved in. “The panel was truly blown away by not
only the volume of entries but the quality of the submissions.” He added: “Newmarket Holidays’ safari
portfolio has more than 30 itineraries and Cover Stars 2027 is a perfect opportunity to showcase these wish-list experiences. “We can’t imagine a better setting and
it promises to be a memorable trip, with picture-postcard covers and inspiring articles to share in Travel Weekly throughout 2027.”
OUR 2027 COVER STARS
The 12 agents who will feature on Travel Weekly’s front covers during 2027 are:
Louise Baker Seaside Travel
Dan Hyams Travel Counsellors
Laura Bennett PTA with Your Co-op
Kaitlin Mortimer Cotton Travel
Leah-Jean Brown Barrhead Travel
Ginette Steele Gin’s Viva Deals
Emma Conway Pretty Little Holidays
Carrie Taylor Premier Travel
Jessica Gardener L&K Travel
Kate Thomson Inspire
James Greenhedge Hays Travel PTC
Lisa Webster Sunlounger Travel
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