Travel Counsellors, The Travel Agent Next Door’s (TTAND) U.K.-based equity partner has earned the King’s Award For Enterprise for Innovation, marking the fourth time the business has received one of the UK’s most prestigious business honours.
“Everyone at The Travel Agent Next Door is extremely proud of Travel Counsellor's tremendous achievement with this award --- especially since it has been achieved 4 times now!" said Flemming Friisdah, TTAND CEO. "Through our new equity partnership with Travel Counsellors, we are very excited to be part of this very special community-- knowing that Travel Counsellors' philosophies are very much in line with The Travel Agent Next Door."
Now in its 60th year, the King’s Awards for Enterprise are the UK’s most prestigious business awards, with Travel Counsellors one of just 185 organisations nationally to be recognised in 2026.
Travel Counsellors has grown its international footprint significantly in recent years and, following its recent acquisition of TTAND in Canada, now supports a global community of more than 4,000 travel business owners worldwide across seven countries, including the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa, the UAE and North America.
“We are incredibly proud to receive a King’s Award For Enterprise for the fourth time. Being recognised for Innovation is especially meaningful, because it reflects how our model has evolved as we create ways for travel entrepreneurs to build businesses that truly work for them, including how they can work together to enhance their expertise and offering to customers, supported with the freedom, flexibility and guidance they need to succeed,” says Steve Byrne, Global CEO at Travel Counsellors.
“Ultimately, this award belongs to our global community. Their dedication, passion and entrepreneurial spirit are what make Travel Counsellors a truly special to me, and I’m deeply grateful for the role each individual plays in our continued success."
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