Irvine travel agents celebrate wins at SPAA Sparkle Awards

Stewart Travel has announced that Diane McKee and Caitlyn Bale were both winners <i>(Image: Stewart Travel)</i>
Stewart Travel has announced that Diane McKee and Caitlyn Bale were both winners (Image: Stewart Travel)
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TWO Irvine travel experts are celebrating after scooping top honours at a national industry awards ceremony.

Stewart Travel has announced that Diane McKee and Caitlyn Bale were both winners at the SPAA Sparkle Awards 2026.

The awards ceremony was held in Edinburgh and recognised talent within Scotland's travel industry.

(Image: Stewart Travel)

Diane was named Leisure Manager of the Year, while Caitlyn took home the Touring & Adventure Consultant of the Year title.

Announcing the double success, a spokesperson said: "We're thrilled to announce that two of our Irvine Travel Experts were winners at the SPAA Sparkle Awards 2026 in Edinburgh."

The company described the wins as a "truly outstanding achievement" for the pair.

It added: "Congratulations to you both from your Stewart Travel family."

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