{"id":59825,"date":"2025-02-20T15:30:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T15:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/?p=59825"},"modified":"2025-04-14T11:24:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T10:24:17","slug":"the-experientialist-awards-24-25-the-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/the-experientialist-awards-24-25-the-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"The Experientialist\u00ae Awards 24\/25:
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Drumroll, please! It\u2019s time to unveil the winners of this year\u2019s Experientialist\u00ae Awards \u2013 our feel-good celebration of luxury brands and visionaries who\u2019ve gone above and beyond with bold, community-driven and downright ingenious initiatives in luxury travel. Why? Because exceptional experiences deserve their moment in the spotlight! So, without further ado, we proudly present the winners of the Experientialist\u00ae Awards 24 \/ 25!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This edition of the Experientialist\u00ae Awards highlights those who put people before profit, redefine global citizenship and push boundaries with fearless innovation. From trailblazers rewriting the rules to champions of culture, sophistication and unapologetic hedonism \u2013 these are the stories that inspire and are all legends in the making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our winners and finalists are showcased in The Experientialist Awards Issue<\/strong>, Volume<\/strong> II<\/strong><\/a> available in print and digital.

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We’ve raised a whopping \u00a315,000 \/ $18,500 in entry donations, to go to the winners of the Experientialist\u00ae Awards 24\/25 “Most OutThere initiative in community, conservation and sustainability.” Every shortlisted initiative was exceptional, making the competition fierce and the decisions agonizingly close. A huge congratulations to our winners \u2013 and an equally big cheer for all the trailblazers who made the shortlists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Experientialist\u00ae Awards 2024\/25 is proudly supported by…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most OutThere travel brand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Malta<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Malta<\/a><\/strong>, with its emphasis on cultural immersion, phenomenal food, sustainability, and heritage \u2013 not to mention their warm and inclusive people and hospitality as a result \u2013 is a reminder that the most profound experiences come not just from the places we visit, but from the connections we make, the stories we share and the joy of visiting somewhere that welcomes all OutThere travellers wholeheartedly. This year’s most OutThere brand embodies the convergence of freedom and beauty, a sharing of our core values of diversity, discovery and discernment. We just can\u2019t help but want to ‘Explore More.’
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Most OutThere initiative in inclusive travel <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Inclusive Morocco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inclusive Morocco<\/a><\/strong> is doing something truly phenomenal, changing perceptions in the country to ensure that visitors feel that they can truly belong, but also by empowering the local community along the way. Their goal is to be the catalyst in travel, to infuse every journey with a deep sense of inclusivity and diversity and champion a forward-looking model of LGBTQI+ inclusivity \u2026 all in a country where same-sex relations are against the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most OutThere champion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winner: Brad Dean<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brad Dean has woven Puerto Rico’s unique identity into the very fabric of their strategy, grounded in a belief that the destination must embody the values of sustainability, diversity and openness they seek to attract. In our work with Brad, we are always inspired by his open-mindedness, humility and determination to make a lasting impact on both the industry and the communities he serves. Under his leadership, Puerto Rico has not just welcomed the world, it has shown how tourism can be a force for meaningful change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Special recognition: Eugenio Pirri<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eugenio Pirri has been a true champion for diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout his career, most recently as CEO at Dorchester Collection. An openly gay man, the son of Canadian-Italian migrants, he began his career in hospitality as a room attendant. His journey is a living testament to a personal philosophy of positive, values-driven change. Through his visionary leadership, Eugenio has not only transformed Dorchester Collection, but also set a powerful example for the industry. His work has made the company a true leader in diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bettina Walsh \u2013 Hong Kong Tourism Board<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Christina Guggenberger \u2013 Stockholm LGBT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kurt Macher \u2013 Shangri-La London and Paris<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vorapipat Dabbaransi \u2013 Avani+ Riverside Bangkok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Joint-winner: The Pavilions Himalayas \u2013 Right4Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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The Pavilions Himalayas<\/a><\/strong> work in partnership with the NGO its founder had set up, to bring a wide range of benefits to disadvantaged young people in local communities. Its projects support schools and young women and include a hospitality training centre that has already upskilled many young people in in-demand abilities to put them into jobs in our industry. The project has driven some incredible and inspiring results to date, improving education in eleven schools in the area, benefitting and empowering nearly 2,000 students to date, mostly local girls and young women who were given market-driven vocational training including in traditionally male-dominated specialisms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Joint-winner: NIHI \u2013 Sumba Hospitality Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Beautiful as it may be a place to live, Sumba is a very impoverished part of Indonesia, thin on career and empowerment opportunities for local people, driven by local role models. Having worked hard to earn the trust of local communities, luxury resort NIHI<\/a><\/strong> launched a training school in 2016. Each year the school trains 72 young local people, with a strict 50:50 gender ratio, in their choice of hospitality specialism, and to date the school has equipped more than 450 students with the skills and experience they need to gain work in world-class hotels and restaurants across the country they\u2019re in and subsequently around the world, supporting themselves and their families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Both brands have been awarded \u00a36,000 \/ $7,500 each, collected from entry donations, to further fund their projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The two Highly Commended projects in this category will receive \u00a31,500 \/ $2,000 each, collected from entry donations, to further fund their projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Intrepid \u2013 The Black Mambas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Blue Apple Beach \u2013 Green Apple Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elewana \u2013 The Loisaba Conservancy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lemala Camps & Lodges \u2013 The Untold Story<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises \u2013 The TreadRight Foundation \/ Make Travel Matter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The following six categories for the Experientialist Awards celebrate the luxury travel brands, that like us, are rooted in diversity, discovery and discernment, linked to the six OutThere traveller profiles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Adventurer<\/strong> award<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Xigera<\/strong> Safari Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Xigera Safari Lodge<\/a><\/strong> serves adventure reimagined \u2013 unbounded, breathtaking and for everyone. In a magical Botswana wilderness in what may be one of the planet\u2019s most surreal destinations, this brand conjures unforgettable moments and is one of the world\u2019s first properties to win IGLTA accreditation \u2013 the gold standard in welcoming LGBTQ+ travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joint-winner: Costa Navarino<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Costa Navarino<\/a><\/strong> celebrates the journey of a man whose values chime perfectly with today\u2019s OutThere travellers. It is a constellation of world-class luxury and culture, set among the mythical landscapes of Ancient Greece. \u2028\u2028<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel de l’Europe<\/a><\/strong> is steeped in heritage and storytelling but is not afraid to come up with constant twists in its tale. We were most impressed by its recent installation, celebrating a diverse cast of homegrown, creative geniuses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Escapist<\/strong> award \u2013 Far and beyond<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joint-winner: Kisawa Sanctuary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mozambique is having a moment right now. It\u2019s hard to imagine a more alluring home-away-from-home in this youthful, culture-rich country, or a more heavenly, away-from-it-all beach location than Kisawa Sanctuary<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nirjhara<\/a><\/strong> is somewhere you can lose yourself and find yourself all at the same time, in the transporting embrace of this island getaway. Surrounded by rice paddies and palm trees, this luxury eco-resort is close to volcanic-sand beaches, secret waterfalls and Bali’s sacred springs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Escapist<\/strong> award \u2013 Wellbeing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: B\u00fcrgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why have a mere massage, when you can have a  24ct-gold hot stone massage in an elegant, palatial, dreamy, historic, celebrity-studded destination that\u2019s home to Europe\u2019s largest spa? This is B\u00fcrgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joint-winner: Gleneagles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gleneagles<\/a><\/strong> is synonymous with rarefied fun and indulgence, and despite its stately heritage, it serves up lashings of good times. Hedonism doesn\u2019t have to have sand between its toes \u2013 Highlands heather works just as well, especially with a falcon on your arm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Joint-winner: Iniala Hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Iniala’s properties couldn’t be further apart: Iniala Beach House<\/a><\/strong> in Thailand embraces the Andaman Sea and Iniala Harbour House<\/a><\/strong> in Malta has a Mediterranean vibe instead. Iniala is an incredibly versatile brand, but good times are surely guaranteed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Insider<\/strong> award<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Scott Dunn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Broadwick Soho<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Capella Bangkok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cartology Travel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tuscany Now & More<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Sophisticate<\/strong> award<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winner: Regent Hotels & Resorts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Regent Hotels and Resorts<\/a><\/strong>, with a portfolio of 11 exceptional properties from the French Riviera to Montenegro to its first home, Hong Kong, twins extravagant indulgence with exceptional service. Our Sophisticate supreme above all understands that an authentic sense of place is today one of travellers\u2019 most cherished luxuries. This brand is now raising the bar in hospitality, enriching guests\u2019 stays with crafted, bespoke and truly personalised narratives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Capella Bangkok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Palazzo Cordusio, a Gran Meli\u00e1 Hotel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cliveden House<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The House Collective<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Le Grand Jardin, Ultima Collection<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nobu Hotels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Soneva<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Xara Collection<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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