Two Envoyage members have been reflecting on their niminations as finalists in the ‘Most Outstanding Mobile / Home-Based Travel Advisor ‘category at the 2026 National Travel Industry Awards.
Claire Martino and Chanel Loxton, founder of Loxton Travel, were both shortlisted, with each operating independent mobile travel businesses supported by the Envoyage network.
Claire Martino
Chanel Loxton
Ms Martino said the recognition was particularly meaningful given the often independent nature of working from home.
“Being a home-based agent largely translates to working in an echo chamber, where the only feedback comes from my clients,” she says.
“Being recognised by an agency independent of my normal process was a complete surprise. It was validating in an extremely positive way.”
Claire also values the freedom of running her own business. “I love being my own boss. I do not set myself sales targets and find that by running my business with integrity and passion the success comes in hand.”
She credited Envoyage’s support team and wider advisor community with providing connection and industry feedback while allowing her to retain control of her business.
Ms Loxton has spent 13 years in the travel industry and established Loxton Travel around a personalised travel concierge model.
Being named a finalist, she says, was “such an honour to be recognised by the national travel industry”.
Her business has since expanded into consulting for branded travel products, including Mindful Safaris, Golfing Getaways and luxury women’s ski retreats.
Envoyage also won ‘Most Outstanding Mobile Advisor Network’ at the NTIA Awards.
