We’re proud to share that Travel Village Group has been shortlisted for Online/Call Centre Touring & Adventure Agency of the Year at the 2026 ATAS Recognition Awards.
Alongside this, Holiday Village Business Owner Emma Andrews has also been shortlisted for Champion of Change – a fantastic and well-deserved recognition of the impact she continues to make across both her own business and the wider industry.
Organised by the Association of Touring & Adventure Suppliers (ATAS), the awards recognise travel professionals and businesses driving innovation, expertise and positive change within the touring and adventure sector. To be shortlisted is an incredible achievement and a true reflection of the hard work, dedication and commitment being shown across our network.
For us as a business, this recognition is closely tied to the direction we’ve been taking over the past 12 months – particularly through the launch of our Touring & Adventure Academy.
The academy was designed to give our business owners the time, space and support to really develop their knowledge in what is one of the fastest-growing areas of the industry. Through a combination of supplier training, educational experiences and ongoing development, we’re building a network of confident, credible specialists who can guide their customers through more complex and meaningful travel experiences.
Emma has been part of that first cohort and has gone on to become a leading voice within the business, particularly when it comes to responsible travel.
Alongside supporting her own customers, she has consistently shared her knowledge with others across the group – breaking down sustainability topics into simple, practical advice that fellow business owners can confidently take into their own conversations.
Her shortlisting for Champion of Change is something we’re incredibly proud of – not just because of what she’s achieved individually, but because of what it represents more widely across our business.
Jess Clayton, Group Content at Travel Village Group, said:
“This recognition means a lot because it reflects the direction we’re moving in as a business. Touring and adventure travel is a huge opportunity, but it’s also an area where confidence and knowledge really matter.”
“The academy was never about ticking a training box – it was about creating genuine specialists who feel comfortable having deeper, more meaningful conversations with their customers.”
“Seeing Emma recognised in this way is brilliant. She’s taken everything from the programme and run with it, not just in her own business but in how she supports others as well. That’s exactly the kind of culture we want to build.”
The winners of the 2026 ATAS Recognition Awards will be announced at the ATAS Conference in Silverstone this September.
