Europe Express Named 2026 TravelAge West Editor’s Pick Nominee for Best Packaged Tour Operator – Europe

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Lynwood, WA, March 20, 2026 — Europe Express has been honored as a TravelAge West 2026 Editor’s Pick in the category of Best Packaged Tour Operator – Europe as part of the publication’s prestigious WAVE Awards. 

Now in its 21st year, the WAVE Awards give Travel Advisors the opportunity to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of their travel supplier partners. Editor’s Pick honorees are selected by the TravelAge West editorial team based on product excellence, industry reputation, and support of the Travel Advisor community. 

With this distinction, Europe Express is also in the running for a 2026 WAVE Award, with winners determined by votes from TravelAge West readers between March 23 and April 23, 2026. 

“Travel Advisors are only as strong as their supplier partners,” said Mindy Poder, Editor-in-Chief of TravelAge West. “The WAVE Awards celebrate the companies that help Advisors deliver exceptional travel experiences to their clients.” 

Europe Express has spent more than three decades partnering with Travel Advisors to design custom European journeys. With an expert team of Europe Specialists, deep local partnerships, and a flexible FIT platform, the company enables Travel Advisors to create tailor-made itineraries across more than 30 countries. 

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as a TravelAge West Editor’s Pick,” said Kelli Williams, Marketing and Partnerships Director at Europe Express, “Supporting Travel Advisors is at the heart of everything we do. This nomination reflects the dedication of our team and the trust Advisors place in Europe Express to help them deliver unforgettable European travel experiences for their clients.” 

Editor’s Pick recipients will be celebrated at the 2026 WAVE Awards Gala on June 4 at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, where the final award winners will be announced. 

Travel Advisors and TravelAge West readers can vote for Europe Express at: 
www.travelagewest.com/wave-awards. 

For media inquiries, please contact:   
Kelli Williams    
Europe Express    
contact@europeexpress.com                               
 
About Europe Express    
Europe Express is a premier wholesale tour operator specializing in customized European travel experiences for travel advisors. Since 1990, Europe Express has provided travel professionals with seamless, tailor-made itineraries, competitive pricing, and dedicated support—empowering them to deliver unforgettable journeys to their clients. Continuously growing, Europe Express has operated over 300,000 trips for over 670,000 guests, with a dedicated team of over 150 employees located in five countries. Discover more at www.europeexpress.com or follow us @EuropeExpress.     

About Travelopia    
Travelopia is the world’s leading collection of experiential travel brands. With primary headquarters in Surbiton, United Kingdom and over 2,500 colleagues across 30 countries worldwide, Travelopia welcomes 400,000 guests each year in over 120 destinations. From wildlife encounters to polar expeditions, from cultural tours to yachting adventures, Travelopia’s business is not just about showing people the world but designing new ways to experience it. Explore at www.travelopia.com. 

About the Author

Caity Garvey is the Senior Content Marketing Manager at Europe Express, where she oversees the editorial calendar and manages the publication of content across all digital properties, including social media. With a background in content and digital strategy, Caity has worked with esteemed organizations like National Geographic, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and the United Nations Foundation. She thrives in creative and collaborative environments that celebrate storytelling, innovation, and teamwork. In her free time, she loves reading anything she can get her hands on, writing, spending time with her socially awkward cat, and exploring culinary scenes in cities and countries around the world.