Charlotte, NC — March 11, 2026 — Gifted Travel Network (GTN), a luxury host agency and professional development platform for travel entrepreneurs, announced that 17 advisors from its network have been named as 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists.

This list is one of the travel industry’s most respected recognitions, highlighting advisors who demonstrate exceptional expertise in luxury travel planning and the ability to design highly personalized travel experiences for their clients.

The following Gifted Travel Network advisors were recognized as Top Travel Specialists for 2026:

*Graduate of the Travel MBA program

This year’s recognition reflects continued growth for Gifted Travel Network advisors. In 2025, 13 GTN advisors were named to the list. In 2026, that number increased to 17 advisors, highlighting the expanding influence and expertise of professionals within the GTN community.

Advisors selected for the Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists list are known for their deep destination knowledge, global industry relationships, and ability to design exceptional travel experiences that go far beyond traditional booking services. Many of the recognized GTN advisors specialize in complex and highly customized travel, including luxury safaris, private villa stays, expedition cruising, multigenerational family travel, and bespoke European itineraries.

“At Gifted Travel Network, we believe extraordinary travel begins with extraordinary advisors,” said Sandy Saburn, Chief Communications Officer of Gifted Travel Network.

“Seeing 17 of our advisors recognized as Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists this year is an incredible honor. With fewer than 1,000 specialists recognized worldwide, this distinction highlights the advisors whose expertise, relationships, and insight make truly exceptional travel possible.”

The advisors recognized on the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists list represent a wide range of travel specialties and geographic expertise, including luxury safaris, bespoke European itineraries, expedition travel, family travel, culinary travel, and private villa experiences. Together, they represent the spirit of professionalism, collaboration, and entrepreneurship that defines the GTN community.

About Gifted Travel Network: 

Gifted Travel Network is the premier host agency for luxury travel advisors. Specializing in providing an elevated hosting experience, GTN has swiftly emerged as a leader within Virtuoso. Through their innovative approach to educating and supporting successful travel entrepreneurs, Gifted Travel Network takes pride in leading the way and attracting new-to-industry professionals to enter the dynamic world of luxury travel.

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