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Travelsphere is the UK’s number-one operator of escorted holidays worldwide, with more than 30 years’ experience of creating great-value escorted tours to the most beautiful places. Wherever you go, one of our expert tour managers will take care of all the details and tell you everything you want to know about the attractions on your tour. Find out more about Travelsphere’s history and the awards we’ve been given by clicking on the tabs below - or why not take a look at our latest job opportunities?


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Awards & Honours

Travelsphere are proud to have received a number of awards and honours that reflect our wide product range and contribution to the tourism industry. They have been received from a spectrum of audiences including suppliers, the travel industry as well as holidaymakers themselves.

Best Group Tour Operator (Long Haul) 2009

Travelsphere has been voted Best Group Tour Operator (Long Haul) at this year’s Group Leisure Awards – the fifth time we have won this prestigious prize. Thank you to all the readers of Group Leisure magazine who voted for us. Group sales team leader Nikki Granger said: “It’s such an honour. As a team we work so hard to make sure every single group gets the best possible holiday and first-class service – this is just the icing on the cake!”

Best Group Tour Operator 2007

In September 2007, Travelsphere were delighted to receive the prestigious award for Best Group Tour Operator 2007, as voted by readers of the Group Leisure Magazine. Group Sales Manager Judy Merrick, who collected the award, commented "Travelsphere has for many years been committed to offering a first class, dedicated service to the groups market and it means so much to be offically recognised in this way"

Best Long Haul Group Tour Operator 2005

Travelsphere were the proud recipients of the Best Long Haul Group Tour Operator award for 2005, as voted by the readers of Group Travel Magazine. The category was hotly contested and had its share of fierce competition, which is why our General Manager of Niche Products & Specialist Sales, Peter Squires, was delighted to receive the honour from the well known BBC presenter Moira Stewart.

Destination Asia & Travelsphere, Partners in Travel to the Far East 2005

In 2005, Destination Asia presented Travelsphere with this distinctive award to say thank you for our contribution of holidaymakers to Thailand and Vietnam. The unique gift symbolises peace and represents the thriving relationship between ourselves and Destination Asia.

South African Airways Annual Awards 2005

In March 2005, Travelsphere were presented with a plaque in recognition for our excellence in promoting tourism to South Africa. The prestigious award was collected by our Aviation Manager, Steve Claydon.

Best Group Tour Operator 2003 - Group Leisure Magazine

Best Group Tour Operator 2003 - Group Travel Magazine

Excellence in the promotion of tourism to South Africa 2003 - South African Airways

Best Group Tour Operator 2002 - Group Leisure Magazine

Bronze Achievement Award 2002 - Virgin Atlantic

Friends of Thailand Award for International Tour Operators 2002

Excellence in the promotion of tourism to South Africa 2002 - South African Airways

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Travelsphere offer quality escorted touring holidays, ocean cruises, short breaks, river cruise holidays, flight holidays and coaching holidays to Europe, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Central and South America, Africa, China and Asia, and the Middle East. Many of our accompanied holidays include guided local excursions and the chance to extend your stay with a range of add-ons. Enjoy a city break to some of Europe’s top destinations, a tour of China including walking on the Great Wall, or an African Safari with Travelsphere - escorted holiday specialists.

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