Heaven Sent Wedding Consultants & Travel Agency has built its business around bringing those pieces together. Founded by Christina D. Maddox in 2001 and based in Newark, Delaware, the company combines luxury wedding planning, destination weddings, event management, and international travel services under one trusted brand. After 25 years in business, this integrated approach has earned Heaven Sent the Luxury Wedding & Destination Experience Excellence Award at the Great Compa

Among this year's distinguished winners is Johanna van Oeveren, Founder and Owner of Holiday Planit, honored as the Winner – Women Leader in Luxury Travel & Customized Experiences. Based in Reno, USA, Johanna has built an award-winning independent travel company around a simple but powerful philosophy: travel should be personal, effortless, and designed around the individual traveler.

Winner of the Great Companies Global Business Award 2025 in the Tailor-Made Travel Excellence category, Hidden in Spain redefines the art of travel through its deeply personalized and authentic approach to exploring Spain. Founded in 2014 by Luis Fernandez de Vega Chavarri, this boutique tour company is based in the lush northern region of Asturias and offers travelers more than just itineraries — it offers experiences curated with heart, heritage, and local insight.