Top travel professionals from around the world descended on Edinburgh as the Guardian and Observer Travel Awards .
The awards, now in their 28th year, are a celebration of the travel industry and award top services to the industry. They are held in a different city each year, with the Scottish capital taking the honour for 2016, on Friday 4 March. The event is a key date in the travel industry calendar and is attended by around 100 senior and influential members of the travel industry, tour operators, airlines and tourism organisations.

The awards are divided into 15 categories including favourite UK city (Winner : Belfast) , favourite ferry company and favourite small tour operator.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Best trainline
Winner: Eurostar

Best ferry
Winner: Northlink Ferries

Best package holiday operator
Winner: Trailfinders

Best hotel chain
Winner: Crowne Plaza

Best short haul airline
Winner: Aer Lingus

Best long haul airline
Winner: Singapore Airlines

Best ski operator
Winner: Crystal Ski

Best cruise line
Winner: Royal Caribbean

Most trusted
Winner: Trailfinders

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Most open and honest
Winner: Exodus

Most recommended
Winner: Singapore Airlines

Most multiplatform
Winner: Exodus

Best overseas city
Winner: Tokyo

Best UK city
Winner: Belfast

Ethical award
Winner: Magdas Hotel, Vienna

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