Angela Hughes Receives Honorable Mention for Women's Impact Award at Internova Travel Leaders Network EDGE Conference

Luxury travel leader, educator, and industry advocate Angela Hughes recognized at Internova Travel Group's premier Travel Leaders Network EDGE Conference for her impact on the travel advisor community.

SAN DIEGO, CA, May 10, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Angela Hughes, CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel and founder of Luxury Travel University, was recognized with Honorable Mention for the prestigious Women's Impact Award during the 2026 Travel Leaders Network EDGE Conference, part of Internova Travel Group, held this week in San Diego, California.

The Women's Impact Award honors female leaders within the travel industry who are making a significant difference through leadership, innovation, mentorship, advocacy, and contributions to the growth of the travel advisor profession. Kari Dillon received the 2026 Women's Impact Award, with Hughes receiving honorable mention recognition among the industry's top female leaders.

Hughes, a longtime industry leader with more than four decades in travel, has become widely recognized for her work in luxury travel, advisor education, industry advocacy, and thought leadership. Through Trips & Ships Luxury Travel, she leads a multi million dollar luxury travel company with more than 140+ independent contractors and luxury travel advisors across the United States. She also continues to create career opportunities for travel advisors within her company through mentorship, training, education, and business development. Through Luxury Travel University, Hughes provides advanced business development and training programs for travel professionals seeking to elevate and scale their businesses in the luxury travel sector.

"I was incredibly honored and humbled to receive honorable mention for the Women's Impact Award at EDGE this year," said Angela Hughes. "To be recognized among so many talented and accomplished women in this industry means more to me than I can adequately express. Travel has given me an extraordinary life, and I remain deeply passionate about helping advisors grow profitable businesses, elevate their expertise, and build meaningful careers."

Hughes has become a prominent voice in the luxury travel sector and is known globally for speaking on topics including leadership, business growth, luxury sales strategy, artificial intelligence, marketing, and the future of the travel advisor profession.

She was named Travel Leaders Network Luxury Travel Influencer of the Year in 2024 and was also recognized on TravelPulse's 2026 Most Influential Women in Travel list. Hughes has also received three Travel Weekly Magellan Awards for her contributions to travel advisor education, marketing, and training initiatives.

Her work and commentary have been featured in major industry and national publications including Travel Weekly, TravelPulse, Insider Travel Report, Travel Age West, Luxury Travel Advisor, Travel Market Report, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and other leading media outlets.

In addition to her leadership within the travel industry, Angela Hughes also serves as a private consultant for private equity firms investing in the travel sector, advising on luxury travel trends, distribution, advisor networks, cruise strategy, and the evolving future of the travel industry.

Her extensive experience across luxury travel, host agency operations, advisor development, and global tourism has positioned her as a respected voice in both the travel and investment communities.

Hughes has spent years involved in humanitarian initiatives and educational mentorship programs, including work with university tourism programs and international volunteer projects.

The recognition took place during Travel Leaders Network's EDGE Conference, one of the travel industry's premier annual events bringing together top travel advisors, suppliers, executives, and industry leaders from across North America under the Internova Travel Group umbrella.

About Angela Hughes
Angela Hughes is the CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel and founder of Luxury Travel University. With more than 40 years in the travel industry and travel experience spanning over 121+ countries, Hughes is recognized globally as a leader in luxury travel, expedition cruising, river cruising, safaris, and travel business development.

She leads a multi million dollar luxury travel company with more than 140+ independent contractors and luxury travel advisors across the United States. Hughes serves on the Travel Leaders Network Advisory Board, ASTA's Education Committee, ASTA's Government and Political Awareness Committee (ASTA PAC), The Travel Institute Board, the BranchUp Advisory Board, and the Swiss travel board. She also works as a private consultant for private equity firms investing in the travel industry.

Hughes was named Travel Leaders Network Luxury Travel Influencer of the Year in 2024 and was recognized on TravelPulse's 2026 Most Influential Women in Travel list. She has also received three Travel Weekly Magellan Awards for excellence in travel advisor education, marketing, and training.

Her work and commentary have been featured in Travel Weekly, TravelPulse, Insider Travel Report, Travel Age West, Luxury Travel Advisor, Travel Market Report, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and other major media outlets.

About Trips & Ships Luxury Travel
Trips & Ships Luxury Travel is a premier luxury travel agency and host agency specializing in luxury cruises, river cruises, safaris, expeditions, customized itineraries, and concierge level travel experiences worldwide. www.tripsandships.com

Career opportunities with Trips & Ships Luxury Travel can be found at www.luxuryhostagency.com

About Luxury Travel University
Luxury Travel University is a premier education and consulting platform founded by Angela Hughes focused on helping travel advisors, travel brands, hospitality groups, and tourism organizations elevate and grow within the luxury travel space.

The company provides advanced training programs, business development strategies, marketing education, luxury sales coaching, social media training, and professional development opportunities designed to help travel professionals and private equity companies build profitable and sustainable businesses. Luxury Travel University also partners with suppliers, tourism boards, and hospitality brands on consulting, speaking engagements, training initiatives, and industry education programs worldwide. www.luxurytraveluniversity.com

Media Contact:
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Trips & Ships Luxury Travel
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www.tripsandships.com

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