The Experientialist® Awards are back, and they matter more than ever!
In a world where luxury and experiential travel are constantly evolving – challenged, reshaped and reimagined – never before has OutThere‘s unique awards programme felt so purposeful. The Experientialist® Awards are not about vanity, glitz or self-congratulation. They are a not-for-profit, philanthropy-driven celebration of the people, destinations, brands and leaders who are making luxury travel truly meaningful.
This is about purpose. About representation. About passion and leadership. About spotlighting those who are shaping a better, braver, more inclusive world of travel – through their experiences, campaigns and community-first initiatives.
We are calling on the visionaries, the trailblazers, the change-makers and stewards of our industry. Those who dare to innovate, who place people, purpose and planet at the heart of what they do, who understand that luxury travel is not just about indulgence, but about impact. This is your moment to be recognised.
And because OutThere has always stood for diversity, discovery and discernment, our awards do too. Alongside leadership, inclusion and innovation, we will also celebrate the beautiful, luxurious and extraordinary experiences that embody these core values – the journeys and moments that truly change us, and the world around us, for the better.
So this year, don’t just enter – be part of something bigger. Submit in your droves. Tell everyone you know to do so too. Sponsor or partner with us. Share your stories. Inspire us with your brilliance. Because the Experientialist® Awards aren’t just about who wins. They are about what we, together, can champion.
Thanks to your generous entry donations, we raised a whopping GBP£15,000 / USD$20,000 in 2025. This prize fund was distributed to the winner(s) of the Most OutThere initiative in community, conservation and sustainability – to help them further their project.
The last edition’s prize fund was shared between four amazing initiatives: The Pavilions Himalayas – Right4Children, NIHI – Sumba Hospitality Foundation, Intrepid – The Black Mambas and Singita – Lowveld Trust
Thank you in advance for your support of this edition of The Experientialist® Awards.
Hugs,
Uwern Jong & Martin Perry
Founding Experientialist®s, OutThere
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