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The ID Travel Group marked its 41st anniversary of delivering exceptional luxury travel experiences and celebrated the launch of the new 2025 Travelers Collection Brochure at their annual gala event in New York City.

The 2025 Travelers Collection features a curated selection of the most sought-after hotels in the Island Destinations portfolio – an exclusive collection of the world’s ultra-luxe hotels and resorts handpicked by ID specialists. The award-winning Travelers Collection highlights over 130 premier properties in popular destinations including Greece, Mexico, the Caribbean and Africa.

This year, the cover of the Travelers Collection Brochure features Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos, the winner of the prestigious 2025 President’s Award for Personalized Luxury. Known for its exceptional service, enhanced amenities, and intimate luxury experience, Grand Velas continues to set the standard for refined hospitality.

• 2025 Timeless Caribbean Luxury Award: Spice Island Beach Resort
• 2025 Ultra-Luxe Chic Escape Award: Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
• 2025 Ultra-Luxe Private Island Escape Award: One&Only Reethi Rah
• 2025 Emerging Experience Award: Kimpton Mas Olas Todos Santos
• 2025 Bespoke Hospitality Award: Karen Whitt, The Hartling Group
• 2025 ID Iconic Hotelier Award: John Hazard, Grace Bay Club
• 2025 President’s Award for Personalized Luxury: Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos

The event also highlighted the travel advisors who excelled in production over the past year, reflecting on ID Travel Group’s enduring legacy and the invaluable relationships fostered across four decades of service.

Maurice Bonham-Carter, Founder and CEO of the ID Travel Group, emphasised the company’s exciting global growth in his remarks.

“This milestone is a testament not only to our team’s dedication but also to our growing global reach. With the strength of our UK operations and our recent acquisition of Island Escapes in Australia, we are now better positioned than ever to expand our presence in the luxury travel market worldwide.

“This growth strengthens our buying power, enabling us to provide even greater benefits to our travel advisors and ensure they have access to the best experiences for their clients,” said Bonham-Carter.

Laurie Palumbo, Partner and COO, stressed the power of partnerships and ID Travel Group’s commitment to supporting both advisors and preferred partners.

“At ID Travel Group, we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we’ve cultivated with our preferred partners around the globe. These partnerships are integral to what we do, and they allow us to offer the best in luxury travel.

“We’re proud to be known as the travel advisor’s travel advisor, providing expertise and personalised service that helps advisors navigate the ever-evolving luxury landscape, by giving them the tools, access, and support they need to succeed,” Palumbo said.

Access a digital copy of the 2025 Travelers Collection Brochure here. Additionally, advisors are welcome to request a customisable version of this collection that includes their agency logo and information by emailing: marketing@idtravelgroup.com

More at idtravelgroup.com.

Lead image: Paul Cleary, CCO, ID Travel Group and CEO CARIBTOURS; John Hazard, General Manager, Grace Bay Club; Laurie Palumbo, Partner and COO, ID Travel Group and Maurice Bonham-Carter, Founder and CEO, ID Travel Group.

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