{
  "id": 11151430,
  "title": "Bon Voyage Travel Named Nigeria’s Leading Travel Management Company at 2026 World Travel Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/bon-voyage-travel-named-nigerias-leading-travel-management-company-at",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T08:45:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/01/bon-voyage-travel-named-nigerias-leading-travel-management-company-at-2026-world-travel-awards/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bon Voyage Travel Agency Limited (BVT) has been awarded Nigeria’s Leading Travel Management Company 2026 by the World Travel Awards (WTA). The accolade comes as the company celebrates 51 years in Nigeria’s travel industry and plans for future growth. Established in 1975 by Mrs Loretta Smith, BVT has evolved from a traditional travel agency to a comprehensive travel management company catering to over 200 corporate clients in sectors like financial services, government agencies, oil and gas, and more. The award reflects the growing importance of technology, responsiveness, and international connectivity in corporate travel management. BVT has partnered with ATPI, a leader in corporate travel management, to combine local expertise with a global network. Accredited by IATA, BVT utilizes Amadeus and Travelport systems for bookings. Beyond serving corporate clients directly, BVT operates as a travel service consolidator, offering other agencies access to its infrastructure and technology. Managing Director Yemi Smith expressed that the award validates the company’s focus on client value creation and marks its growth trajectory. BVT is developing a new corporate travel booking tool to streamline travel management and enhance visibility for travel managers. With over 100 trained professionals in business travel, leisure, tours, visa advisory, protocol, and related services, BVT ensures 24/7 support for global travelers. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certifications, underscoring its commitment to quality and information security. Looking forward, BVT aims to enhance technology-enabled corporate travel management, strengthen international partnerships, and tailor services to changing organizational needs. The company remains committed to becoming Nigeria’s preferred travel management choice. Corporate organizations and travel agencies can request a free Corporate Travel Audit at www.bvtng.com to assess their programs and explore a consolidator relationship.",
  "summary": "Bon Voyage Travel Agency Limited (BVT) has been named Nigeria’s Leading Travel Management Company 2026 by the World Travel Awards (WTA). The recognition comes as the company marks 51 years in Nigeria’s travel industry and prepares for its next phase of growth.Founded in 1975 by Mrs Loretta Smith, BVT has grown from a traditional travel […] The post Bon Voyage Travel Named Nigeria’s Leading Travel…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bon Voyage Travel wins Nigeria’s Leading Travel Management Company 2026 award.",
    "Established in 1975, BVT serves over 200 corporate clients across sectors.",
    "Company plans technology-driven growth and new corporate travel booking tool."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}