Travel Matters | B Corp on LinkedIn: Thank you to TTG Media for the write-up for Karen and the Travel Matters… (2024)

Travel Matters & Karen Simmonds are delighted to have been nominated for the 'Small Business of the Year' & 'Lifetime Achievement Award', respectively, by BusinessGreen's 'Women in Green Business Awards 2024'.We are delighted that our efforts to provide a sustainable & green service has been recognised by the UK's leading website for green business news and analysis.#womanceo #greenbusiness #travelmatters #sustainabletravel #travelagent #bcorp

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We are delighted to announce that Karen Simmonds and Travel Matters was named the Sustainable Travel Champion of the Year, at the 'Top 50 Travel Agencies 2024' last week. The category was hosted by Intrepid Travel, who Travel Matters is constantly inspired by.The amazing TTG Top event was hosted by TTG Media and Travel Matters was amongst a group of fantastic travel brands from UK & Ireland. All the nominated businesses are making big strides to spread the word about responsible travel, whilst being a more sustainable business. Travel Matter's winning application was due to our huge efforts in achieving our B Corp™ certification and for Karen's continued efforts toward the Travel Matters Campaign to Make Travel Matter, which was noted by TTG in March.We wanted to thank you, our clients, for being part of this journey with us. Thank you!#bcorp #sustainabletravel #travelagent #award #awardwinning #ttgmedia #top50 #maketravelmatter #travelmatters

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What a joy it was to be invited to B Corp & B Lab's B Social in London today, 25th April.We loved meeting our fellow B Corp business owners & representatives and learning about their brand & mission. It was really insightful to hear from Richard Johnson, the author of 'Mission Lit' Richard JohnsonKaren Simmonds & Matt Hollings really enjoyed splurging out on the unbelievably pretty beverages from The Uncommon, the delicious taste ofKARMA COLA UK LTD, the much needed refreshing taste of SXOLLIE and the scrumptious food ofthe Greedy VeganWe enjoyed participating in the well organised & facilitated speed-networking activity...gosh, we learnt so much!Thank you B Lab UK#bcorp #event #sustainablebusiness #sustainability #ecowarrior

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Travel Matters is delighted to have been featured in OutsideIn HR Magazine’s ‘Top 8 Spots Around the World to Take a Cold Plunge’, in 2024. Outside Magazine are one of the leading American magazines who cover travel, sports, gear, fitness, the environment and the style & culture of the outdoors. Travel Matter’s Scotland Retreats were ranked highly for wellness and hospitality experiences.Learn more about Outside and a Travel Matters retreat here:https://lnkd.in/eNhFz3cU#adventuretravel #travelmatters #coldwaterswimming #bcorp #travelagent

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Karen is heading to Inspire Global to help celebrate the global story tellers. Its going to be a tough job for the judges. So many stories that share human connection and meaning, stewardship and community. We cant wait. #maketravelmatter

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We are delighted at Karen Simmonds inclusion in this years TravelPulse's '2024's Most Influential Women in Travel'. This fine set of business-people make up alist of the most influential women in travel and how they are boldly leading the way.Among the two dozen industry leaders selected, there are trailblazers who have dedicated themselves to a broad range of causes including; meaningfully supporting small, women-owned businesses in destinations around the world; uplifting women in their travel industry careers, and empowering women to travel solo and do so boldly. Karen's inclusion is due to her educating of travellers on how to explore the world more thoughtfully and with a heightened awareness of their impact on host communities and the environment, through the'Travel Matters Campaign to Make Travel Matter'.Read about all these amazing influential women here:https://lnkd.in/enBBYz7H#travelmatters #womanceo #bcorp #maketravelmatter #womeninbusiness

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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Travel Matters is thrilled to share that we've been shortlisted for 'Intrepid Travel Sustainable Travel Champion of the Year' at the TTG Media Top 50 Travel Agencies 2024! On Thursday April 25th, TTG and its partners will be celebrating excellence in the travel industry as TTG embark on their annual quest to honour outstanding customer service and expertise among travel retailers in the UK & Ireland. Travel Matters wanted to thank all of its unbelievable clients who have chosen a more responsible form of travelling to destinations, by booking through us. Your support and dedication have played a vital role in earning this recognition. 🌍💚TTG was established as Travel Trade Gazette in 1953, stands as the world's first weekly travel trade newspaper. Today, TTG Media continues to deliver authoritative travel industry news and educational features in a monthly magazine across the UK & Ireland, serving travel agents, tour operators, tourist boards, cruise lines, and more. Don't miss out on the diverse offerings, from online and face-to-face training events to luxury travel professional communities, annual awards, bespoke marketing campaigns, jobs, and beyond. Wish us luck!#ttgawards #travelexcellence #ttgtop50 #sustainabletravelchampion#travelmatters #responsibletravel #bcorpcertified

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Inspire inclusion - the theme of this years celebration for #internationalwomensday2024 . Our founder Karen Simmonds is humbled to be included in this list of influential women in travel for 2024. Our congratulations to the other women for their tenacity, resilience and vision & championing change within the travel industry. Thank you Mia Taylor and TravelPulse for the recognition.https://lnkd.in/grPeXvmc

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This is very good news 👏

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