Headquartered at Unit 1, Cahercourt, Loughrea, Executive Travel Solutions / Luxury Irish Tours has been recognised among Ireland’s elite at the prestigious Fleet Bus and Coach Awards 2026, earning seven shortlistings, including the flagship ‘Women in Public Transport Award’ for co-managing director and founder, Claire Spain.
This recognition crowns an exceptional year of growth and achievement for the group, which continues to set benchmarks for excellence in both community and luxury travel. The shortlist spans the breadth of its operations: Coach Operator (Tours ), Bus Operator (More than 10 Vehicles ), Town/City & Local Link Provider, School Bus Operator, Best Livery & Corporate Identity and Tour Organiser & Coach Provider. The multiple shortlistings highlight the powerful synergy between an impeccably maintained fleet, a skilled and dedicated team, and a service ethos defined by reliability, safety and authentic Irish hospitality.
Under Claire Spain’s leadership, Luxury Irish Tours has achieved rapid international momentum, pairing bespoke itineraries with premium coaches to deliver end-to-end luxury experiences to overseas visitors to Ireland. That commitment has already been recognised globally with Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2024 and 2025, the British Travel Awards 2024, and Prestige Awards 2025.
From humble family beginnings in Loughrea to national recognition and global acclaim, Executive Travel Solutions / Luxury Irish Tours stand as a proud example of Galway enterprise at its finest. All eyes now turn to Johnstown Estate, County Meath, where the Fleet Bus & Coach Awards 2025 winners will be announced on November 13.
