The most outstanding travel operators, shortlisted in the 2024 Gold List Awards

This year’s shortlist recognises the industry’s most outstanding tour operators, agencies and travel professionals

The Luxury Travel Gold List Awards for 2024 spotlight the most progressive experiences and destinations across land and sea, reflecting the publication’s core editorial pillars of authenticity, design, and sustainability. The awards aim to recognise those who break barriers and significantly impact the luxury travel industry.

This year’s operator categories focus on rewarding exceptional service providers who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to enhancing the luxury travel experience. Whether it’s through crafting unforgettable itineraries, showcasing exemplary customer service, or pioneering sustainability initiatives, these awards celebrate those who lead their field.

Categories and finalists

Luxury Travel Advisor (Individual), Australia

This category honours individual advisors who have shown outstanding dedication to their clients, offering personalised and bespoke luxury travel experiences. The finalists include:

Ann-Catherine Jones, The Little Travel Boutique and Offloaded Podcast Studios

Ash Chin, Sojourns of Smartflyer Australia

Drew Kluska, The Tailor

Ginine Schulberg, FBI Travel

Natalie Cherry, Noosa Cruise & Travel

Phil Smethurst, Bicton Travel

Robyn Sinfield, Penguin Tasmania Australia

Rose Febo, TravelManager

Boutique Luxury Tour Operator

Celebrating small-scale tour operators that provide unique and specialised luxury travel experiences. Finalists in this category are:

Blue Derby Pods Ride, Australia

Crooked Compass, Global

Exotic Destinations Pty Ltd, Australia

MyBhutan, Bhutan

Ormina Tours, Australia

The Tailor, Australia

Up Norway, Norway

Medium/Large Scale Luxury Tour Operator

This category acknowledges larger tour operators who excel in delivering high-end, luxury travel services on a grander scale. The finalists include:

Abercrombie & Kent Australia (A&K), The A&K Travel Group

APT Travel Group, Australia

Captain’s Choice, Australia

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains, United Kingdom

Luxury Gold, The Travel Corporation, Australia

Medium/Large Scale Luxury Travel Agency – Leisure

Recognising agencies that provide exceptional leisure travel services at a larger scale, the finalists are:

Travel Associates, Flight Centre Travel Group, Australia & New Zealand

Travelcall, Goldman Group, Australia

Boutique Luxury Travel Agency – Leisure

Celebrating smaller agencies that offer highly personalised and bespoke leisure travel experiences. The finalists include:

FBI Travel, Australia

Mosman Travel, Australia

Noosa Cruise and Travel, Australia

Oasis Travel, Australia

Spencer Travel Leisure, Australia

Touch of Spice, New Zealand

Travel Project, Australia

Wentworth Travel, Australia

The Luxury Travel Gold List Awards continue to highlight those who set new benchmarks in the industry, recognising excellence in service and dedication to creating unforgettable luxury experiences.

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