The industry-leading Travel + Leisure magazine has named Timbuktu the #1 Tour Operator in its prestigious World's Best Awards 2024. Editors made the announcement this week as part of the annual awards program voted by readers, appearing in the magazine's August 2024 issue. The formal prize presentation will take place at the storied Plaza Hotel in New York City at a special gala event on July 17, 2024.

Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards are an essential, trusted source for inspiration and guidance as travelers plan to set out on trips around the globe. This recognition is a powerful testament to the experience Timbuktu provides, as the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards is a leading barometer of the places and companies that satisfy some of the most passionate and discerning travelers.

“We are so proud of our incredible team of travel specialists. Based across the world, from San Francisco to Cape Town and Patagonia to Prague – and everywhere in between – they know their destinations like the back of their hands, sniffing out the hidden gems on the ground and pouring their heart and soul into each itinerary,” said Johnny Prince, Co-founder & CEO, of Timbuktu. “We are so appreciative of our clients who have helped bestow this honor and support the work we do.”

Timbuktu topped the list of tour operators with a reader score of 99.30, outperforming global travel powerhouses and specialty operators by elevating trips from “great” to “unforgettable.” In voter testimony, Timbuktu is praised for its planning and booking platform, which allows users to create custom trips (including hotels, activities, and transfers) with an estimated price and offers cost transparency throughout the process. 

Each year, Travel + Leisure recognizes the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, spas, and tour operators around the globe, according to the results of the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2024 readers' survey. Additional information about the methodology, including criteria, can be found here. 

For more information about Timbuktu, visit timbuktutravel.com.

ABOUT TIMBUKTU:
Founded in 2014, Timbuktu is a modern, tech-focused travel company revolutionizing booking multi-destination trips and making travel extraordinary from beginning to end. Timbuktu's proprietary platform offers a simple solution to a time-consuming, complex, and overwhelming research process, providing transparency and real-time pricing for hotels, activities, and experiences. Timbuktu's technology is complemented by a 40-strong team, based around the world, from Cape Town to Patagonia, who are on hand to advise on everything from logistics to hidden gems and experiences in destinations around the world. To date, Timbuktu has designed trips for over 2,500 travelers who give an average review of 5 stars. Timbuktu is passionate about empowering guests to travel with a purpose and leave a positive impact, donating $50 from every booking to projects focusing on female empowerment, education through technology, and conservation.