TORONTO — Envoyage marked its third annual Icons event with an immersive celebration in South Africa, bringing together 50 top-performing members for four days of cultural discovery, wildlife encounters and industry recognition.
The event opened with a rooftop reception in Johannesburg, where participants gathered to begin their recognition journey. Global Managing Director Danielle Galloway welcomed delegates, telling them to stand “in the presence of greatness,” and praised their dedication to travel. She said, “Being the best doesn’t happen by chance. It takes vision, relentless commitment, courage to think differently and a refusal to settle for ‘good enough.’”
From Johannesburg, advisors travelled into the South African bush for a program that highlighted the country’s wildlife and cultural heritage. The shift from city to wilderness reflected the Icons theme of mastering diverse environments while maintaining excellence, authenticity and meaningful connections.
Bakubung Lodge
Major partners supporting the event included Europ Assistance, Intrepid Travel, Globus family of Bbands, Room-Res, Expedia TAAP, Norwegian Cruise Line and Cover-More Travel Insurance.
For advisor Roxy Rae, attending Icons for the first time was a career highlight. She said, “Being recognized alongside such amazing peers in our industry was humbling and motivating, and the energy and connections I took from it have given me a whole new perspective and drive. It reminded me exactly why I love what I do and how much potential there is to grow together in this industry.”
Danielle Galloway, Global Managing Director of Luxury and Independent Brands at Flight Centre Travel Group, added, “Once again, this special event allowed our members to build meaningful connections while experiencing the incredible offerings of South Africa.”
Envoyage also revealed that Vietnam will be the host destination for the 2026 Icons event, scheduled for Nov. 2 –6, with Intrepid Travel as the key sponsor.
On hosting next year’s event, Yvette Thompson, General Manager Sales and Marketing at Intrepid Travel, said, “We are so proud and excited to be hosting Icons 2026 in Vietnam. It’s one of Intrepid’s most popular destinations with our travellers. We have seen strong performance from Envoyage members, and Intrepid is committed to enhancing our partnership while creating impactful experiences together around the world.”
More information on Envoyage is available at www.envoyagegroup.com.
Supplier partners
