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.