Award win for Althams Travel
Althams Travel Named TIPTO Independent Travel Agency of the Year at 2025 Agent Achievement Awards
Althams Travel is proud to announce that they have been named TIPTO Independent Travel Agency of the Year at the 2025 Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards (AAAs), held in London on July 10th. This marks the second time they have received this prestigious honour, having first won the award in 2019.
The accolade, presented by TIPTO (Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation), recognises Althams Travel’s ongoing commitment to staff training, their exceptional history in the industry—spanning more than 151 years—and the strength and resilience of the business model.
TIPTO is a respected membership organisation of independent tour operators that supports UK travel agencies through expert training, marketing support and events. Receiving this award from such a key industry body is both an honour and a reflection of the hard work and dedication of their entire team.
The Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards, established in 1997, are widely regarded as the most prestigious celebration in the UK travel trade calendar. With supplier-voted categories and accolades recognising outstanding agencies, individuals, and business excellence, the AAAs spotlight the very best across the industry.
Sandra McAllister, Managing Director of Althams Travel, commented on the win:
“We’re absolutely delighted to have been awarded ‘TIPTO Independent Travel Agency of the Year’ at the 2025 Agent Achievement Awards in London, beating stiff competition from independent agents across the UK. A huge thank you goes to our incredible team for their continued dedication and to our loyal customers who have trusted and supported Althams Travel for the past 151 years. We’re also truly grateful to our friends and colleagues at TIPTO for their ongoing support of the travel industry—their events, training and hard work make a real difference to supporting both our staff and ultimately our customers.”
This recognition highlights not only Althams' historical legacy in the travel sector but also their forward-thinking approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.