Travel agent based near Warwick wins national award
A travel agent based near Warwick has won a national award.
Toni Sharp of Designer Travel, which is based in Shrewley, has been named Responsible Luxury Travel Designer of the Year 2026 at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards in London in March.
She was up against six others from across the country in her category.
The award recognises “outstanding leadership in sustainable, ethical, and community‑minded luxury travel”.
Judges praised Toni’s commitment to embedding responsible travel into every aspect of her client work, noting: “Having undertaken extensive training and personal development, Toni is now embedding responsible travel in everything she does, and making it the default option for many clients.
"She communicates knowledgeably and persuasively about sustainability, and is extending her impact by acting as an internal support for colleagues in her homeworking network.
“She is an incredible example of an agent who balances the highest levels of personalised care for her clients with an extraordinary passion for protecting the very places and communities she gets so much joy from introducing to her clients.”
Toni works with clients across the UK, said she was deeply honoured to receive the award.
She said: “Responsible luxury isn’t about compromise – it’s about designing extraordinary experiences that genuinely benefit the destinations, people, and ecosystems that make travel so magical.
"I’m proud to help clients explore the world in a way that feels meaningful, ethical, and unforgettable.”
Toni has also been named as a finalist in The Intrepid Responsible Travel Champion category at the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies 2026 awards.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Manchester on Thursday April 23.