{"id":517,"date":"2021-04-30T12:38:24","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T11:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/experientialistawards.byoutthere.com\/?page_id=517"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:43:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:43:02","slug":"the-experientialist-awards-winners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.outthere.travel\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2026 Experientialist\u00ae Awards \u2013 WINNERS<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A huge CONGRATULATIONS<\/strong> to all the winners and finalists of our 2026 edition! With hundreds of dazzling entries this year, the standard was sky-high, making our judges\u2019 job no easy feat. After much deliberation, our expert panel shortlisted the brightest OutThere brands in each category. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The prize for each category winner is a GBP\u00a310,000 \/ USD$13,500 display advertising package, in addition to fully editorialised inclusion in our awards edition of OutThere, with its front half dedicated to the Experientialist\u00ae Awards. The winners and highly commended of the \u2018most OutThere initiative in community, conservation and sustainability\u2019 share the GBP\u00a315,000 \/ USD$20,000 proceeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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For decades, andBeyond<\/a><\/strong> has redefined luxury travel, seamlessly blending exceptional hospitality with immersive, transformative experiences. Their unwavering commitment to people, sustainability, and community empowerment sets a benchmark for what it truly means to be OutThere. From the wild landscapes of Africa to the depths of the Peruvian Amazon, every journey they craft is as meaningful as it is extraordinary.
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Scott Dunn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Banyan Group<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Most OutThere initiative in inclusive travel <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joint-winner: Amilla Maldives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amilla Maldives<\/a><\/strong> has set the benchmark in inclusive hospitality, pioneering personalised consultations and specialist adaptations that redefine accessibility in travel worldwide. Nestled in the UNESCO-listed Baa Atoll, it goes above and beyond: from beach-adapted wheelchairs and boat hoists for accessible snorkelling to dysphagia-friendly menus, autism spectrum\u2013friendly spaces, and fully adapted over-water villas safe for solo wheelchair travellers. Even their seaplanes are accessible, ensuring that every guest can experience paradise without compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joint-winner: Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve<\/a><\/strong> has gone above and beyond to ensure travellers with disabilities can enjoy immersive, transformative journeys. From accessibility-adapted accommodations and vehicles to inclusive activities, this brand sets the standard for excellence in accessibility, making an already extraordinary safari experience even more remarkable \u2013 especially for visually impaired guests. Rangers are specially trained to bring wildlife to life through sound and scent, guiding guests to track animals by touch: feeling the texture of an elephant molar, examining a still-warm lion paw print in the sand, or listening closely to identify the calls of mammals and birds in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Winner: Janice Tjon Sien Kie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Janice Tjon Sien Kie<\/a><\/strong> embodies courage, compassion, and conviction in equal measure. For years, they have been at the forefront of change, bridging activism and tourism in a rare and powerful way. By turning advocacy into a tangible economic and social opportunity for their community, Janice represents the ultimate Experientialist \u2013 someone who doesn\u2019t just open doors, but builds them anew, ensuring discovery, diversity, and human connection remain at the heart of everything they do. They have championed visibility, equality, and authentic representation, driving change that is deeply felt. As a community leader, advocate, and entrepreneur, Janice was the driving force behind the landmark legal case that secured marriage equality in Cura\u00e7ao and helped transform the island into one of the Caribbean\u2019s most progressive and welcoming destinations, especially for LGBTQ+ OutThere travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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David Diaz-Molina \u2013 Minor Hotels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Benjamin di Costa \u2013 Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mike McHugo MBE \u2013 Kasbah du Toubkal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Most OutThere initiative in community, conservation and sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joint-winner: Steppes Travel \u2013 Fund for female rangers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Steppes Travel <\/a><\/strong>and their Fund for Female Guides are remarkable not only for their measurable impact, but for a globally replicable approach: strengthening local livelihoods, amplifying voices, improving conservation outcomes, and creating richer, more inclusive travel experiences. It challenges who gets to tell a place\u2019s story, whose knowledge is valued, and who truly benefits when travellers arrive. The fund transforms the lives of women from indigenous and underrepresented communities across the globe \u2013 from Africa to India, Peru, Colombia, and Sri Lanka. Since June 2023, aligned with the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals for gender equality and decent work, it has supported dozens of women with bursaries for accredited training and mentored field placements through trusted local partners, creating opportunities that ripple far beyond the guiding trail. The judges praised this project for its vision, its results, and its potential to scale even further.
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The Fund for Female Guides has been awarded \u00a36,500 collected from entry donations to further fund their project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joint-winner: Wilderness \u2013 SACOLA: Sabyinyo Community Livelihood Association<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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World-leading luxury hospitality company, Wilderness<\/a><\/strong> leverages its stellar reputation and global reach, providing operational, management and marketing expertise to inspire guests to travel with purpose \u2013 supporting development projects that uplift local communities. In Rwanda, Wilderness Sabyinyo, in partnership with SACOLA, has delivered tangible, life-changing impact: building schools, roads, water systems and homes, while creating jobs and transformative opportunities for vulnerable families across nearly a thousand households. Many of these communities are still healing from the scars of the Rwandan genocide of 1994, making every achievement here all the more extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SACOLA has been awarded \u00a36,500 collected from entry donations to further fund their project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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137 Pillars Suites & Residences, Bangkok \u2013 Sustainable Thailand<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park \u2013 Sustainability Transformation<\/p>\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: 62\u00b0NORD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A tribute to the philosophy of \u201cfree-air life,\u201d 62\u00b0<\/strong>NORD<\/a><\/strong> crafts immersive itineraries that feel both authentic and intimately personal. Rooted in family ownership and a profound respect for local communities, their hotels and journeys go beyond hospitality and sightseeing \u2013 they are carefully woven experiences that celebrate culture, champion environmental stewardship and foster genuine human connection. Each adventure unfolds against the backdrop of some of the world\u2019s most breathtaking landscapes, where rugged Norwegian coastlines, endless skies and untamed wilderness invite travellers to breathe, explore and truly belong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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Journey to a city that has long held a certain magnetic allure, its brilliance lies in a delightful cultural tension: the historic heart of the city \u2013 cobbled streets, gilded fa\u00e7ades, and centuries of craft \u2013 meets a contemporary, creative pulse that feels anything but predictable. Where, you ask, is this urban enchantment? Why, Antwerp, of course. And the crown jewel of this adventure? The stunning Botanic Sanctuary<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 an oasis of calm, colour, and life, where nature and design converge in perfect harmony. Staying here is like undergoing a cultural recalibration, where tradition and modernity dance together, inspiring fresh perspectives at every turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joint-winner: Schloss Elmau<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Schloss Elmau<\/a><\/strong> is a sanctuary where luxury takes an entirely different shape: not in the form of polished perfection, but in participation, presence and creative immersion. In a world dominated by Instagrammable moments, it offers something wonderfully unscripted \u2013 a space where curiosity is currency and imagination is the guest of honour. Since its founding in 1916, the estate has pioneered a philosophy of \u201cstay and play,\u201d inviting world-class artists, musicians, and thinkers to perform, share and collaborate with visitors in exchange for nothing more than the crisp mountain air. Here, culture is not a backdrop; it is the heartbeat of the experience, a living dialogue between creativity, nature, and human connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joint-winner: Dharana at Shillim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dharana at Shillim <\/a><\/strong>is a sanctuary where the boundaries between self and landscape begin to dissolve. Nestled within the Western Ghats, it offers a rare invitation to slow down, breathe deeply and embark on journeys of reflection, renewal and soul-searching. Here, escapism comes with purpose: every moment is designed to nurture not only the spirit but also the world around it. Each stay supports local female farmers, sustains conservation projects rooted in education and knowledge, and reinforces a philosophy of mindful living. Dharana doesn\u2019t just promise a retreat from the everyday \u2013 it offers a transformative immersion, where the sublime beauty of nature becomes a mirror for inner healing and conscious connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joint-winner: O&L Leisure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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O&L Leisure<\/a><\/strong> delivers a taste of Namibia that is as exhilarating as it is authentic, offering a total change of scene across six extraordinary luxury destinations. Proudly locally owned, each property is shaped by the heartbeat of its community, with stays informed by rich local storytelling, traditions, and culture. Every experience gives back \u2013 supporting conservation, uplifting local communities, and safeguarding the country\u2019s raw, untamed landscapes. Here, luxury is never superficial; it is immersive, responsible, and profoundly connected to place. From sweeping desert vistas to hidden coastal enclaves, O&L Leisure transforms travel into adventure with purpose \u2013 a journey where the land, its people, and its stories are always front and centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winner: Broadwick Soho<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bursting with personality and impossibly chic, Broadwick Soho<\/a><\/strong> is a celebration of contemporary hedonism at its most effortless. Yet beneath the glamour and flair lies a heart of radical inclusivity: the hotel champions some of London\u2019s most vital community charities, turning every stay into an opportunity to support and engage with the city it calls home. Here, individuality is the only dress code, and creativity is the currency. From bold interiors to thoughtful programming, every corner pulses with energy, laughter, and authenticity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winner: Red Savannah<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Red Savannah<\/a><\/strong> doesn\u2019t just curate experiences \u2013 it crafts journeys that are profoundly personal and immersive. The luxury tour operator offers travellers insider access that few can match, transforming every trip into an intimate encounter with place, culture and story. More than a travel company, they see themselves as a people company, placing connection and care at the heart of every itinerary. Here, craftsmanship is returned to travel: every detail is meticulously considered and every encounter thoughtfully designed, with a narrative woven around you, your curiosity, and your desire to truly explore the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winner: Capella Hotel Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Capella Hotel Group redefines luxury, not as a label, but as a transformative experience. Each property under the Capella Hotels and Resorts<\/a><\/strong>; and Patina Hotels and Resorts<\/a><\/strong> brands is a canvas for culture and craft, thoughtfully designed to channel local heritage with authenticity and subtlety. Here, curiosity is cultivated at every turn: from the artisanal details in the suites to the immersive experiences beyond the walls, every moment is carefully considered and consequential. The hotels spark discovery, deepens understanding and elevates the very notion of what it means to travel with intention. Luxury, in their hands, becomes an art of engagement, connection and lasting impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners and finalists of our 2026 edition! With hundreds of dazzling entries this year, the standard was sky-high, making our judges\u2019 job no easy feat. After much deliberation, our expert panel shortlisted the brightest OutThere brands in each category. The prize for each category winner is a GBP\u00a310,000 \/ … <\/p>\n

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