Luxury Irish Tours is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in five categories at the Chambers Ireland Awards 2026, one of Ireland’s most respected and competitive business awards programmes on the island of Ireland.
The shortlist recognises excellence across a broad range of disciplines and celebrates organisations that demonstrate leadership, innovation, customer focus, business growth and positive economic impact. To be recognised across five separate categories is an incredible achievement for our team and a reflection of the values that continue to shape every journey we create.
Luxury Irish Tours has been shortlisted for:
- Brand of the Year
- Businessperson of the Year (Claire Spain)
- Best Customer Experience – Private Sector
- Team of the Year
- Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year
For our team in Galway, this recognition represents far more than award nominations. It reflects years of dedication to creating authentic, personalised and luxurious travel experiences for visitors discovering Ireland.
A Recognition of Authentic Irish Luxury
Since its founding, Luxury Irish Tours has remained focused on a simple belief. The belief that travellers deserve to experience Ireland through people, places and stories that make this island truly special.
Rather than outsourcing key parts of the guest experience, we have invested heavily in building a fully integrated operation. From travel designers and booking specialists to chauffeur-guides and fleet mechanics, the entire journey is delivered by our own people. In-house and in-control.
This unique approach allows us to maintain complete control over quality, consistency and service standards. At the same time, it ensures every guest experiences the warmth of genuine Irish hospitality.
It is this commitment to authenticity and superiority that has established Luxury Irish Tours as Ireland’s leading luxury travel company.
A Year of Significant Growth and Building Relationships on the Island of Ireland
The Chambers Ireland Awards shortlist follows another exceptional year for the business.
Demand for personalised Irish travel experiences continues to grow across key international markets including North America, Europe, Australia and the Middle East. As a result, Luxury Irish Tours has expanded its partnerships with travel advisors, tour operators and industry organisations around the world.
Despite this growth in customer demand and number of luxury tours delivered, our focus remains unchanged. To deliver highly personalised experiences that allow guests to connect with Ireland in meaningful and memorable ways.
Recognised by Guests Around the World: 5-Star Reviews
Perhaps the most important recognition comes directly from our guests.
In recent years, Luxury Irish Tours has earned multiple industry accolades, including:
- TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards
- Business All-Star Accreditation
- British Travel Awards Winner
- Republic Of Ireland Prestige Awards Winner
- Ireland Fleet, Bus & Coach Awards Winner
These achievements are supported by hundreds of five-star reviews from travellers who have explored Ireland with us. Our guests consistently tell us that the difference lies in the people behind the journey. The difference they refer to is our booking consultants and our private chauffeur guides. We afford our guests a level of ‘personalisation’ that cannot be replicated by standard tour operators and travel planners who outsource various elements of the trip.
Celebrating the Team Behind the Experience
While awards often recognise brands and businesses, every success achieved by Luxury Irish Tours begins with our people.
Our team work together every day to ensure guests enjoy a flawless experience from the moment they arrive in Ireland. The teams’ expertise, dedication and passion for Ireland is the recipe to transforming a holiday into something much more meaningful.
The Team of the Year shortlist is particularly special because it acknowledges the collective effort of everyone involved in delivering the Luxury Irish Tours experience. This shortlisting recognises the luxury tour operator model we’ve built and that affords the brand a league of its own.
Recognition and Gratitude for Claire’s Leadership
The Businessperson of the Year shortlist for founder Claire Spain recognises the leadership and vision and that have helped shape Luxury Irish Tours into an internationally recognised brand. Under Claire’s leadership, the business has continued to grow while remaining firmly committed to its core values. Hospitality, authenticity and exceptional customer care.
The result is a company that creates unforgettable travel experiences whilst simultaneously contributing to local communities and supporting Irish businesses. A company that showcases Ireland on the world stage. A company that is proud to be Irish.
Contributing to Ireland’s Tourism Industry and Economy
As an Irish-owned and family-operated business, Luxury Irish Tours is proud of the role we play in supporting Ireland’s tourism economy. Every tour creates opportunities for local hotels, restaurants, visitor attractions, cultural experiences, guides, craftspeople and tourism providers across the island.
By connecting international visitors with authentic Irish experiences, we help generate economic activity in both well-known destinations and lesser-discovered regions. In this manner, we are spreading tourism benefits across communities throughout Ireland. This wider contribution is reflected in our shortlisting for Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year.
Looking Ahead: Our Mission Continues
To be recognised across five categories at the Chambers Ireland Awards 2026 is an honour and a milestone that everyone at Luxury Irish Tours is immensely proud of. More importantly, it reinforces our belief that authentic Irish luxury, delivered by passionate people and supported by complete ownership of the guest experience, continues to resonate with travellers from around the world.
We would like to thank our guests, travel partners, industry colleagues and dedicated team members for their continued trust and support. Whatever the outcome on awards night, being shortlisted among Ireland’s leading businesses is already a tremendous achievement and one we are delighted to celebrate together.
We look forward to continuing our mission of creating once-in-a-lifetime journeys, treasured memories and unforgettable experiences across Ireland for many years to come.
Update (June 2026): Since publishing this article, Luxury Irish Tours has proudly won Silver in the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year category at the 2026 eir Business Chambers Ireland Awards. Read the full announcement here.
