Northampton travel professional shortlisted as a Finalist at The UK Small Business Awards

Sabine Knowles, owner of Sabine Knowles Your Holiday Booking, has been shortlisted as a Finalist in the Best Travel Agent category at The UK Small Business Awards, a national celebration of UK small business success.

A throwback to my time working overseas for TUI, an experience that gave me the opportunity to live and work abroad, meet people from all over the world and build some incredible memories along the way. | Sabine Knowles

placeholder image — A throwback to my time working overseas for TUI, an experience that gave me the opportunity to live and work abroad, meet people from all over the world and build some incredible memories along the way. | Sabine Knowles

This incredible honour recognises Sabine’s commitment to providing personalised, expert holiday planning and travel booking services, combining industry experience with a genuinely personal approach to helping customers find the right holiday for their needs.

A really proud moment for me and my business. To be recognised as a finalist at The UK Small Business Awards is an incredible achievement, and something I’m genuinely so grateful for. | Sabine Knowles

Rather than simply offering customers an online price, Sabine takes the time to understand what each client is looking for, using her extensive travel industry experience to research, compare and build holidays around individual requirements, budgets and preferences.

Speaking on the awards, a spokesperson for The UK Small Business Awards said: “The standard of entries this year has been incredibly high. Each finalist has demonstrated an exceptional level of talent and dedication, representing the very best of UK small businesses.”

As a finalist, Sabine stands among the recognised businesses and professionals in the travel industry, with her nomination highlighting the commitment, expertise and personal service behind her growing independent travel business.

“I am incredibly honoured and thrilled to be recognised as a finalist at The UK Small Business Awards,” said Sabine Knowles.

“Building my own travel business has been a huge achievement for me, and to have the work I put into it recognised in this way means more than I can really put into words. I’ve worked in travel for many years and have always loved helping people create amazing holidays, but having my own business has allowed me to do that in a much more personal way.

“For me, it’s not simply about finding a holiday at the right price. It’s about listening to what my clients actually want, using my experience to find the right options for them and being there throughout the booking process and beyond. I’m incredibly proud of what I’m building, and being named a finalist is a lovely recognition of how far the business has come.”

The UK Small Business Awards will take place on 19 December 2026 at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham, where finalists from across the UK will come together as the National Top 10 are revealed live on stage and live-streamed worldwide for those who cannot attend.