top of page

Shortlisted Again… and Still Completely Shocked

List of the Responsible Luxury Travel Designer of the Year Finalists: Emma Andrews, The Holiday Village
Helen Bateman, Firecrest Travel
Thea Gillingham, Travel Counsellors
Dan Hyams, Travel Counsellors
Lisette Julio-Quinn, Not Just Travel
Carla Murdoch, Murray Travel
Toni Sharp, Designer Travel

I’m still pinching myself as I write this.


I’m absolutely thrilled to share that I’ve been shortlisted for Responsible Luxury Travel Designer of the Year at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026, representing The Holiday Village.


To be recognised in a category that celebrates responsible, thoughtful and sustainable luxury travel means more to me than I can easily put into words. This shortlisting feels incredibly special, not just as a professional milestone, but as a reflection of the values that sit at the heart of everything I do.


Why This One Means So Much


Responsible luxury travel isn’t a trend for me, it’s a commitment. It’s about designing exceptional experiences that respect destinations, support local communities, and tread more lightly on the planet, without compromising on beauty, comfort or meaning.


To have that approach recognised by the industry is both humbling and hugely encouraging.


About the Awards


The TTG Luxury Travel Awards, in association with Silversea, are among the most respected accolades in the luxury travel industry. They celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership across both agents and suppliers and this year marks an exciting evolution with all agent categories now recognised as individual awards.


Being shortlisted alongside so many inspiring travel designers is an honour in itself.


The Big Day: 6 March


I’ll be attending the awards ceremony on Friday 6 March, hosted at the stunning The Chancery Rosewood, London’s newest luxury hotel. The winners will be revealed at this prestigious lunchtime event, and while I’m trying not to think too far ahead… just being in the room feels like a win.


Thank You


I couldn’t reach moments like this without the trust of my incredible clients, the support of inspiring global partners, and the freedom to design travel with integrity and purpose.


Thank you to everyone who believes that luxury travel can, and should, be more responsible, more meaningful, and more human.


Whatever happens on the day, I’m deeply grateful, incredibly proud, and still more than a little bit stunned that little old me has been recognised in this way.

Comments


abta-logo-80.jpg
atol.jpg

0114 699 0100

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • TikTok

Emma Andrews - The Holiday Village when selling travel arrangements is a trading name of Co-op Travel Services Ltd. Emma Andrews - The Holiday Village is an Accredited Body Member of Co-operative Travel Consortium. (ABTA P6710, ATOL 12904).

Book with Confidence. We are a Member of ABTA which means you have the benefit of ABTA's assistance and Code of Conduct. Some of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme but ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services offered on this website.

 

This website will provide you with information on the protection that applies in the case of each holiday and travel service offered before you make your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk

 

For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information check www.gov.uk/travelaware

©2026  by Emma Jane Andrews

bottom of page