HF Holidays Press Release Dec 2020

HF Holidays announced WINNER at the British Travel Awards 2020

HF Holidays, the guided walking and activity tour operator has been awarded the Silver Best Special Interest Holiday Company at the 2020 British Travel Awards.  The Best Special Interest category recognises companies providing holidays in Continental Europe and overseas for special interest groups such as walking, culture, arts and crafts, music, history and culinary.

HF Holidays is known for award-winning walking holidays, and also operate a range of other exciting small group Special Interest holidays in the UK and Europe where guests can indulge in a hobby or uncover fascinating facts on a cultural tour. Holidays include a diverse range of walking annd interest led breaks, which include gardening, cooking, Bridge to yoga & wellbeing holidays, each with hand-picked leaders, quality accommodation; either in their 17 country houses or at specially selected partner hotels. 

Commenting on this accolade, David Harrington, CEO said, 'We are thrilled to have been recognised with this award from the British Travel Awards as voted for by members of the public, especially during such a challenging year in travel and difficult time for our teams and houses'

HF Holidays New 2021/22 Brochure offers a great range of New Trails and Island Hopping holidays, as well as a selection of Discovery Tours and Special Interest scheduled for the 2021 and early 2022 worldwide programme.  The 17 owned UK country properties all tailor-made for walking & activity holidays, offer the perfect combination of prime location and quality for members and guests.

The British Travel Awards took place on 14 December 2020 at a virtual awards presentation broadcast live from Boisdale Restaurant in Canary Wharf and hosted by the BBC One Show's Alex Jones and stand-up comedian Patrick Monahan. The British Travel Awards is a proudly independent organisation. 

For more information on HF Holidays visit https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/

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Notes to Editor:

Contact: Hannah Garcia, PR & Partnerships, hannahgarcia@hfholidays.co.uk

• All prices correct at time of going to press and subject to availability and change.
• Founded in 1913, HF Holidays is the largest UK travel Co-operative Society.
• HF Holidays has 18 country houses in the UK's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as independent hotels for overseas holidays. 
• Sociability is at the heart of every HF Holiday.
• Most HF walking holidays are led by a team of volunteer leaders
• HF holidays are ideal for solo travellers, couples or small groups.
• Families have an exclusive programme of holidays available, during the school holidays.
• Larger groups (8 or more people) such as groups of friends, large family groups, members of clubs /societies can enjoy special savings.
• Guests do not need to be a member of the HF Holidays Co-operative in order to join their holidays; all are welcome. There is a non-member fee of £20 per person.
• HF Holidays are suitable for all fit and active adults including solo travellers, couples or small groups. There are also some dedicated UK holidays for families with children. Guests travel as part of larger group, making them a great way to meet and socialise with new people. Larger groups (8 or more people) such as groups of friends, large family groups, members of clubs /societies can enjoy special savings
• The HF Holidays Pathways Fund provides assisted holidays to those who could not otherwise afford one. In addition, since 1998, the fund has helped to protect and improve the countryside where HF Holidays' guests walk. This is achieved through generous donations from HF Holidays' members and guests.
• HF Holidays has a host of accolades under its belt including: Staycation Award for Family Friendly Venue 2019, Which? Recommended Provider for Escorted Tours 2019, Silver Travel Awards Best Activity Tour Operator 2019, Telegraph Travel Awards Runner Up 2019, Feefo Gold Service Award in 2019, Which? Recommended Provider status for 2012 - 2019; voted Best Large Tour Operator by Guardian and Observer readers 2010-2014; and Best Large Short Break Operator 2011-2014.
• HF Holidays is committed to responsible tourism and is a member of ABTOT and ATOL protected. 
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