For more than 70 years, the Hayes & Jarvis brand name has been synonymous with tailor-made travel. Our focus has always been on offering specialised, inspiring holiday experiences, and we are proud to have helped many travellers turn their dreams into reality. Our industry experience, deep knowledge of destinations, and dedicated service have been key in crafting these bespoke journeys that go well beyond the ordinary. As testimony to this service excellence, we have been consistently recognised through awards and accolades from prestigious organisations across the travel industry.
World Travel Awards
Established in 1993, World Travel Awards is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence and serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate best in class achievements across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. The votes come from qualified executives working within travel and tourism, and the consumer travel buyer, and we are delighted to have been consistently nominated.
In 2024, Hayes & Jarvis has once again won the award for England’s Leading Tour Operator, an award we also won in 2022.
The Readers’ Choice Awards by Conde Nast Traveller
The annual Readers’ Choice Awards by Conde Nast Traveller have recognised the world’s top travel experiences for 35 years. Selected independently by more than three million readers, the prestigious awards celebrate the most inspiring destinations, experiences, and service providers across the travel industry.
We are delighted to have been recognised as one of the best general tour operators in the world in 2022 and 2023. It reinforces our experience, knowledge, and dedication towards crafting extraordinary holidays for our guests.
British Travel Awards
Voted for exclusively by consumers, the British Travel Awards celebrate and recognise the leading travel companies across the UK, with each accolade representing a ‘symbol of excellence’.
Hayes & Jarvis has won several awards from this prestigious organisation over the years. Some of these are listed below.
We won seven British Travel Awards in 2023.
GOLD
– Best Travel Company to Sub-Saharan Africa
– Best Travel Company to Australasia/Oceania
-Best Travel Company for Special Occasions
-Best Travel Company for Safari Holidays
SILVER
– Best Travel Company for Tailor-Made Holidays
– Best Travel Company for Southeast Asia
– Best Travel Company for Luxury Holidays
We won seven British Travel Awards in 2022.
GOLD
– Best Travel Company to sub-Saharan Africa
– Best Travel Company to South America
SILVER
– Best Travel Company to Australasia/Oceania
– Best Travel Company for Tailor-Made Holidays
– Best Travel Company for Safari Holidays
– Best Travel Company for Wildlife & Nature Holidays
BRONZE
Best Travel Company to Southern/South-East Asia
In 2020, we won four awards.
BRONZE
– Best Luxury Holiday Company
– Best Holiday Company to Canada
– Best Holiday Company to Central & South America
SILVER
Best Holiday Company to Sub-Saharan Africa
In 2019 we were nominated for seven British Travel Awards and won two.
BRONZE:
– Best Holiday Company to Canada
– Best Holiday Company to Central & South America
In 2017, we won six awards.
GOLD:
– Best Safari, Wildlife & Nature Holiday Company
– Best Holiday Company to Central & South America
– Best Holiday Company to Africa
SILVER:
– Best Holiday Company to Southern Asia
– Best Holiday Company to Southeast Asia
– Best Holiday Company to the Indian Ocean
World Luxury Travel Awards
Established in 2019, the World Luxury Travel Awards offer global recognition to the top players in travel, as voted by the general public, guests, travellers and industry insiders. Winners are recognised across a diverse range of categories on a country, continent, regional or global level.
We are delighted to be the winner in the Luxury Tour Company category in 2022 and 2023.
Globe Travel Awards
The Globe Travel Awards celebrates its 41st year in 2018 with the awards recognising the dedication and commitment of the very best companies across every sector of the UK travel industry. They are voted for by those in the know, namely the readers of the UK’s leading travel trade magazine, Travel Weekly, in partnership with Mail Advertising.
– Nominated: Best Long Haul Operator (multi-destination) 2018
– Nominated: Best Long Haul Operator (multi-destination) 2017
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