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Travel Excellence — International Recognition
GlobalTravel &Tourism Awards
Honouring travel agencies, tour operators, destination managers, tourism boards, adventure travel providers, and travel technology platforms worldwide.
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About the Awards
Celebrating travel, tourism & hospitality
at its finest
The Global Travel & Tourism Awards honours the businesses and professionals shaping how the world travels. From boutique tour operators and destination management companies to global OTAs and sustainable travel pioneers, the programme covers every corner of the industry.
Our independent judging panel — composed of senior travel industry professionals — evaluates each entry on quality of experience, customer satisfaction, innovation, and global impact.
"In travel, reputation is everything. The Global Travel Award is an independent stamp of quality that gives travellers confidence and operators credibility."
55+
Countries
700+
Winners
11
Core Categories
5
Years Running
Who Can Enter
Travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs, tourism boards, adventure travel providers, cruise lines, travel tech platforms, and travel media — globally.
Independent operators and multinational travel groups are equally welcome. The award recognises quality of experience above all else.
Award Categories
The sub-industries
we recognise
The Global Travel & Tourism Awards covers eleven categories spanning leisure travel, business travel, adventure, sustainability, and travel technology.
01
Best Travel Agency
Recognising agencies that provide exceptional expert advice, personalised service, and travel management.
02
Best Tour Operator
Honouring operators that create and deliver outstanding holiday packages and guided experiences.
03
Best Destination Management Company
Celebrating DMCs that demonstrate exceptional local expertise and operational excellence.
04
Best Adventure Travel Provider
Awarding specialists in outdoor, adventure, and experiential travel across the world.
05
Best Sustainable Travel Brand
Recognising businesses leading the way in responsible tourism and environmental protection.
06
Best Luxury Travel Experience
Celebrating the pinnacle of high-end travel, from private tours to ultra-premium accommodation.
07
Best Travel Technology Platform
Awarding the platforms and tools that are transforming the travel booking and experience journey.
08
Best Tourism Board
Honouring national and regional tourism organisations for excellence in destination marketing.
09
Best Cruise Line or River Cruise
Recognising excellence in nautical travel, from luxury ocean liners to intimate river cruises.
10
Best Business Travel Provider
Honouring specialists in corporate travel management and business traveller services.
11
Travel Brand of the Year
The flagship award for the travel business that has demonstrated outstanding excellence globally.
How It Works
A rigorous,
transparent
process
Every nomination submitted to the Global Travel & Tourism Awards is assessed through the same independent, structured process — ensuring fairness, credibility, and genuine prestige for every winner.
01
Submit Your Nomination
Complete the nomination form with details about the business, project, or professional you wish to put forward. Nominations are accepted year-round.
02
Initial Eligibility Review
Our editorial team reviews all submissions to confirm eligibility, completeness, and alignment with the relevant category criteria.
03
Independent Evaluation
Shortlisted nominees are assessed by our independent judging panel — senior professionals drawn from across the Travel, Tourism & Hospitality industry internationally.
04
Winner Announcement
Winners are notified, formally announced, and presented with their Global Travel & Tourism Awards digital credentials and certification.
05
Profile Publication
Each winner receives a dedicated profile page published on the Global Travel & Tourism Awards website, with backlinks and social promotion across the Global Awards network.
Past Winners
Recognised for
excellence
Travel/Tourism
TUI Group
TUI Group is a leading German multinational tourism company headquartered in Hanover. It operates as one of the world’s largest integrated travel and leisure groups, encompassing airlines, hotels, cruise lines, travel agencies, and digital booking platforms. The company serves tens of millions of travelers annually and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange’s MDAX index.
Travel/Tourism
Lufthansa
Lufthansa is Germany’s largest airline and one of the world’s leading aviation groups. Headquartered in Cologne, it operates an extensive global network through both its mainline carrier and subsidiaries. It is known for its full-service operations, membership in the Star Alliance, and a major role in shaping postwar European aviation.
Travel/Tourism
Air Canada
Air Canada is the flag carrier and largest airline of Canada, operating as a global network carrier for passengers and cargo. Headquartered in Montréal, it connects Canada to destinations on six continents and is a founding member of the Star Alliance global airline network.
Travel/Tourism
DERTOUR Group
The DERTOUR Group functions as a fully integrated travel ecosystem, managing every stage of a traveler's journey—from initial booking at a local agency to the hotel stay and local excursions. Rather than just selling tickets, they act as a "one-stop-shop" that controls the quality of the entire vacation experience through three main pillars.
Travel/Tourism
Abercrombie & Kent
Abercrombie & Kent is a global luxury travel company specializing in tailor-made private journeys, safaris, and small-group expeditions. Founded in 1962 in Kenya, it pioneered upscale adventure travel, offering high-end experiences supported by a network of local offices on all seven continents.
Travel/Tourism
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel functions as a vertically integrated global adventure operator, meaning they don't just sell tours—they own the local companies that run them. This structure allows them to control the quality and ethics of their Small Group Adventures across 100+ countries. Unlike many agencies that outsource to third-party providers, Intrepid operates through its own network of Destination Management Companies (DMCs). This ensures that local guides are employed directly and that safety and sustainability standards are consistent.
Travel/Tourism
Carnival Corporation
Carnival Corporation is a multinational cruise company and the world’s largest leisure travel enterprise. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, it operates a portfolio of leading cruise brands that serve global markets. Its scale and diversified offerings make it a central player in the cruise and broader tourism industries.
Travel/Tourism
The Flight Centre Travel Group
The Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world's largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers, operating a vast leisure and corporate network across 24 countries. Founded in 1982 by Graham "Skroo" Turner and partners with a single shop in Sydney, it has grown into an ASX-listed global entity with over 30 brands and a network extending to roughly 90 countries through licensing.
Travel/Tourism
Travel Leaders Group
Travel Leaders Group is a major U.S.-based travel agency network that provides leisure, business, and luxury travel services. It operates one of the world’s largest agency collections, representing thousands of travel professionals across multiple brands and markets. The company is known for its strong network model and personalized travel expertise.
Travel/Tourism
Travelbeta
Travelbeta is a Nigerian online travel agency that helps customers book flights, hotels, vacation packages and related travel services. Based in Lagos and operating primarily online, it positions itself as one of Nigeria’s leading digital travel platforms, targeting both domestic and international travelers.
Travel/Tourism
Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group is a leading global cruise and vacation company headquartered in Miami, Florida. Traded on the NYSE: RCL, it operates major cruise brands and land-based experiences serving millions of travelers each year across all seven continents. Royal Caribbean is pivoting away from relying solely on third-party ports to developing its own Exclusive Destinations. They plan to expand from three to eight private sites by 2028, including the Royal Beach Club collection and "Perfect Day" islands.
Travel/Tourism
Hotelplan Group
Founded in 1935 by Migros pioneer Gottlieb Duttweiler, the Hotelplan Group is a prominent international travel organization that originally aimed to make affordable vacations accessible to the Swiss middle class. As of 2026, the group has completed a major structural transition, moving from its longtime ownership by the Migros cooperative into new specialized hands to focus on its diverse European markets.
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Put forward
the best
Nominations are open to any individual, business, or organisation that meets the eligibility criteria. You may nominate yourself, a client, or a company you believe deserves international recognition.
- ✓ Nominations are free to submit
- ✓ Open to all sizes of business
- ✓ International submissions welcome
- ✓ All entries independently evaluated
- ✓ Winners promoted globally
- ✓ Dedicated winner profile pages
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FAQs
Common
questions
Everything you need to know about the Global Travel & Tourism Awards nomination process, eligibility, and what winners receive.
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Anyone can submit a nomination — whether you are nominating your own business, a client, a supplier, or a company you admire. Nominations are open internationally to any Travel, Tourism & Hospitality professional or organisation operating at a professional standard.
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Winner Testimonial
"Our Global Travel Award opened doors with hotel partners and destination boards that had never heard of us. It immediately elevated our credibility internationally."
Marco Visconti
Visconti Journeys — 2024 Winner, Best Luxury Travel Experience
Global Travel & Tourism Awards
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