Acclaimed impressionist and West End star Luke Kempner will host the annual awards dinner and ceremony, which will celebrate the best attractions, experiences, destinations and suppliers for group trips and holidays at the five-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on Friday 12th June 2026.
Fresh from starring in the iconic comic role Thénardier in the West End production of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre and in the world tour of the show, Luke Kempner will bring fun and entertainment to this special annual awards event.
The shortlist of finalists has been announced to find the best in group travel and ticket and private table bookings are being made at pace, so another memorable occasion is promised.
This year’s GLT Awards dinner will take place at the five-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London for the first time having outgrown its previous venue.
Luke Kempner: a West End star and comedian making a big impression
With TV credits including The Royal Variety Performance and Murder in Successville to The Last Leg and Steph’s Packed Lunch, Luke is fast establishing himself as a household name. He’s one of the UK’s hottest impressionists and has a huge online following with his contemporary takes on pop culture mimicry, amassing over ten million views through his viral sketch videos including, ‘Alternative Love Island’ and ‘Alternative Game of Thrones.’
Some of his most recognisable impressions include, Louis Theroux, Donald Trump, Sir Ian McKellen, Jeremy Clarkson and Jürgen Klopp, to name a few. In 2020 Luke joined the cast of the revived hit TV show, Spitting Image and in 2023 he lent his voice to over 30 characters in Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical which ran for 13 weeks in the West End.
Luke sold out his 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival run with his acclaimed show, Gritty Police Drama: One Man Musical, which saw him pack an incredible 60 impressions into 60 minutes.
Group Leisure & Travel publisher, Rob Yandell is looking forward to hosting the event alongside Luke. Rob commented: “Our aim is to create a fun and enjoyable occasion that truly celebrates the best in group travel.
“With Luke’s combination of razor sharp wit and brilliant imitations of celebrities, politicians and sports stars our guests, finalists and partners can look forward to another immensely fun and compelling evening.”
The GLT Awards 2026 dinner and ceremony takes place on Friday 12th June at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. Group travel professionals, tour operators, and industry suppliers are encouraged to book early to secure their place.
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