{"id":238751,"date":"2025-11-25T19:29:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evertise.net\/?p=128701"},"modified":"2025-11-25T19:29:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T19:29:51","slug":"guide-to-iceland-wins-icelands-leading-travel-agency-in-2025-for-the-eighth-consecutive-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/11\/25\/guide-to-iceland-wins-icelands-leading-travel-agency-in-2025-for-the-eighth-consecutive-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Iceland Wins Iceland\u2019s Leading Travel Agency in 2025 for the Eighth Consecutive Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Milestone achievement comes as travelers seek reliable, responsible, and locally rooted ways to explore Iceland<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-128702\" src=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/21.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/21-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/21-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/evertise.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/21-1536x1022.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Josef Omarsson (Sales Manager) and Einar Davidsson (Business Development Manager) at Guide to Iceland accept the award for Iceland\u2019s Leading Travel Agency at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Reykjavik, Iceland <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2013<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guide to Iceland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has been named<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldtravelawards.com\/award-icelands-leading-travel-agency-2025\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Iceland\u2019s<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leading Travel Agency at the World Travel Awards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for the eighth year in a row, reinforcing its position as the country\u2019s dominant force in tourism services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The World Travel Awards is a global program established in 1993 to acknowledge and honor excellence in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. This year\u2019s recognition comes as Guide to Iceland celebrates its 13th year of growth and innovation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since its founding in 2012, the Reykjavik-based company has reshaped how visitors explore Iceland. Drawing on local knowledge and a strong digital platform, it gives travelers a single place to plan, book, and enjoy the country\u2019s most remarkable natural wonders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWinning this award eight years in a row is an honor we share with our travelers and local partners,\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> said Ing\u00f3lfur Shahin, CEO and co-founder of Guide to Iceland. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWe\u2019ve built this company on trust, quality, and community, and that\u2019s what keeps us leading year after year.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Guide to Iceland - J\u00f3sef \u00d3marsson, Sales Manager &amp; Einar Dav\u00ed\u00f0sson, Business Development Manager\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eTp8N8YuQwk?start=40&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h1><b>Customer Service and Reliability\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guide to Iceland\u2019s multilingual support team operates 24\/7, assisting travelers as they navigate Iceland\u2019s unpredictable weather and logistics. The team\u2019s hands-on approach has earned the company thousands of five-star reviews and a loyal customer base who return to book again and again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>Comprehensive and Curated Offerings\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The platform now works with more than 2,000 local partners and lists over 5,000<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/book-trips-holiday\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/accommodation\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">accommodations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/iceland-car-rentals\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">car rentals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. It\u2019s the largest marketplace of its kind in Iceland. Visitors can book everything from an afternoon at a geothermal spa to a glacier hike or an ice cave trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The company strives to safeguard the quality and safety of experiences in Iceland, setting a standard by operating several of its own tours, including glacier hikes, ice cave adventures, and South Coast multi-day trips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>Authentic Itineraries and Expert Insight\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Each itinerary offered by Guide to Iceland is created by local specialists who understand seasonal conditions, travel logistics, and what visitors want to experience in Iceland. Whether travelers choose guided group tours or flexible self-drive packages, the goal remains the same: to make Iceland accessible while preserving its authenticity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beyond bookings, the company has become a trusted voice in Icelandic travel. Its extensive library of online guides and expert articles draws millions of readers each year, positioning it as not only a booking platform but also an educational resource for visitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><b>Sustaining Growth in a Changing Industry\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ingolfur said the award reflects the company\u2019s mission to balance innovation with sustainability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAs Iceland\u2019s tourism industry continues to evolve, we remain focused on authentic experiences and long-term quality,\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guide to Iceland\u2019s ongoing recognition comes as Iceland\u2019s tourism sector emphasizes responsible travel, local partnerships, and environmental stewardship after years of rapid growth. The company pairs large-scale technology with community collaboration, offering a clear example of how a digital platform can help support a country\u2019s broader tourism goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Owned by Travelshift, a Reykjavik-based travel technology firm, Guide to Iceland also powers Guide to Europe, a sister platform offering travel services across the continent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With eight consecutive World Travel Awards, Guide to Iceland continues to define how travelers experience the country, merging convenience, local expertise, and a deep respect for Iceland\u2019s landscapes and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Media kit may be used with credit to Guide to Iceland:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1i0mmrA4ZjMFWgtUzEyDRQMJjLNsUDrBU?usp=sharing\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Google Drive &#8211; Guide to Iceland Media Kit<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Milestone achievement comes as travelers seek reliable, responsible, and locally rooted ways to explore Iceland Josef Omarsson (Sales Manager) and Einar Davidsson (Business Development Manager) at Guide to Iceland accept the award for Iceland\u2019s Leading Travel Agency at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards.\u00a0 Reykjavik, Iceland \u2013 Guide to Iceland has been named Iceland\u2019s Leading [\u2026] <a href=\"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/11\/25\/guide-to-iceland-wins-icelands-leading-travel-agency-in-2025-for-the-eighth-consecutive-year\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":271,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-238751","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ips"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - 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