Luxury Tourism Meets Excellence: Inspire Me Award 2025 Honors the Best in the Industry

Glamorous award ceremony at The Fontenay Hamburg celebrates outstanding achievements across six categories

At an elegant gala held at the five-star hotel The Fontenay, the Inspire Me Awards 2025 were presented on Friday evening. The Bonn-based agency KITICON Global Networks, together with the travel trade magazine LuxusInsider, honored leading figures and brands in international luxury tourism.

Now in its fifth year, the event once again brought together the industry’s most innovative destinations, products, and personalities. Around 120 distinguished guests from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, London, Paris, Monaco, and Luxembourg gathered to celebrate the winners in a dazzling atmosphere.

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“Over the past years, the Inspire Me Award has evolved into a key meeting point for the luxury travel industry,” said Tina Kirfel, Managing Director of KITICON Global Networks and co-initiator of the award. “This year’s event was again filled with energy, appreciation, and genuine encounters – exactly what we aim to create with this format.” Together with Iris M. Köpke and Melanie Haaß, KITICON launched the award and continues to refine its concept each year.

The 2025 Winners

Outstanding achievements were recognized in six categories – with seven awards presented:

Goosebumps Destination: Sri Lanka (accepted by Honorary Consul Thomas Kriwat)
Newcomer Product – On Land: andBeyond Suyian Lodge, Kenya
Newcomer Product – On Water: Luminara, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Top B2B Event & Luxury Ambassador: Ulli Fink with Vibes – winning two awards
Luxury Experience of the Year: Polar Bear Walking Safari (represented by Nele Remstedt, Denkzauber)
Top Luxury Agent: Silvio Rebmann, Cube Travel – chosen by luxury travel suppliers and celebrated by the audience with standing ovations

“Each nomination and every award stand for passion and quality in an industry that creates experiences at the highest level,” added Iris M. Köpke, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of LuxusInsider.

Jury, Selection and Partners

The jury comprised seven industry experts from various fields. Both nominations and final voting were carried out by LuxusInsider readers.

The Inspire Me Award 2025 was supported by esteemed partners including Grecotel, Swan Hellenic, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Belmond, Brandcraft, HanseMerkur, LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW, La mer Cosmetics, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, TEFRA Travel Logistics, and Visit Monaco.

“We’re truly grateful to our partners – their support makes the Inspire Me Award possible and helps us create an evening full of appreciation, inspiration, and meaningful connections each year,” emphasized Melanie Haaß, Director Business Development at LuxusInsider.

Insight and Outlooks

All results and jury details are available on the official Inspire Me Award website. Information about next year’s ceremony can also be found online.
A photo gallery featuring the evening’s highlights at The Fontenay Hamburg is likewise available for viewing.

About KITICON Global Networks

‍Founded in 2017, KITICON Global Networks develops cross-media strategic marketing and communication concepts, individual analyses, and innovative brand experiences. From in-depth consulting and creative ideation to digital transformation and implementation, KITICON guides its clients toward sustainable success. The agency is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

About LuxusInsider

LuxusInsider is Germany’s leading trade magazine for luxury travel. Now in its eleventh year, it has become the trusted voice of the luxury travel community through its authentic, well-researched, and focused reporting. The magazine connects travel advisors, tour operators, hotels, airlines, and travel concierges – all professionals and brands dedicated to the high-end travel segment.