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Stena Line named Best Ferry Company at the Northern Ireland travel awards
Stena Line says it was named Best Ferry Company at the 34th Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards on 9 October, the thirty-third time it has received the award.
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Stena Line said on 15 October 2026 that it was named Best Ferry Company at the 34th Northern Ireland Travel & Tourism Awards, held at the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle. The company said it has now received the award thirty-three times. The ceremony was on 9 October 2026 and was hosted by comedian and BBC presenter Paddy Raff.
Orla Noonan, travel commercial manager, said: "The NI Travel & Tourism awards recognise the best each sector has to offer in any given year and we are delighted once again to be named Best Ferry Company."
She said: "Providing a year-round multi-route service from our Belfast Harbour hub requires a dedicated team onboard and ashore."
"It is also a wonderful recognition of the commitment and passion our teams show every day, and we are incredibly grateful to the Northern Ireland travel trade for their continued support."