Sports travel business Destination Sport Group is celebrating after picking up awards at two ceremonies in the same week.
The company was named Best Breakthrough Business at the 2025 Global Football Industry Awards on 20 November and took home the title of Best Business Serving Sport (Over £15m Turnover) at the 2025 Sports Business Awards the following night.
The Global Football Industry Awards, held in London and hosted by Premier League legends Peter Crouch and Jamie Carragher, celebrated organisations driving progress off the pitch.
Pictured, from left: Jamie Carragher, Destination Sport Group Senior Sales & Commercial Manager Mark Hodkisson, Head of Event Services Sarah Stidwill and Peter Crouch
Destination Sport Group triumphed in a competitive category featuring major brands such as Uber Eats, Parimatch, United Airlines and Monzo.
The next day, at the Sports Business Awards in London, the company was honoured at a ceremony attended by more than 650 sports industry professionals.
Judges praised Destination Sport Group for its industry-leading approach, wide range of major clients, and innovative initiatives that demonstrate growth and potential in sports travel partnerships.
Destination Sport Group CEO Paul Hemingway said: “Winning these two awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. We set out to redefine sports travel by delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions, and these accolades show that we’re making a real impact.”
Pictured: Destination Sport Group Global Business Development Director James Robinson (second from right) with host Colin Murray (right) and guests.
Main picture: Sarah Stidwill and Mark Hodkisson.
