Angela Hughes is an award-winning travel entrepreneur, influencer, and educator with over 40 years of experience in the travel industry. As the CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel and founder of Luxury Travel University , Angela leads a team of over 120 skilled advisors specializing in premium and luxury travel. Her agency attracts top-tier talent seeking to grow in the high-end travel space, offering cutting-edge resources and networking opportunities through programs like Luxury Travel University.

Angela’s expertise is global, having visited over 110 countries. She has influenced many high-end travel brands and travel tech companies worldwide. Her dynamic coaching and private consulting business extends to DMCs, hoteliers, cruise lines, and advisors, where she helps professionals achieve business growth and scalability.

Beyond her agency’s success, Angela has a passion for education and empowerment. She has been an adjunct professor at Brigham Young University (BYU) and offers consulting and training through Luxury Travel University to advisors, DMCs, hoteliers, and cruise lines, helping them elevate their businesses and excel in the competitive luxury travel industry. Angela frequently speaks at global conferences, including ASTA and CruiseWorld , sharing her extensive knowledge and insights on growing and scaling luxury travel businesses.

Angela’s industry contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including two Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

, and the Luxury Travel Influencer of the Year 2024

award by Travel Leaders. These awards reflect her innovative approach to training and her exceptional impact on the travel industry. Hughes serves as a member of the Travel Leaders Network Advisory Board.

Angela’s thought leadership and expertise have been recognized in major publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and leading travel trade magazines such as Travel Weekly, Travel Pulse, Germany's LUXE Wise and TravelAge West. Her insights and contributions to the industry have cemented her reputation as a key voice in luxury travel.

Angela was also the director of Color My World, a nonprofit family foundation that operated from 2002 until its closure in 2024. The foundation’s closure marked the end of an era, highlighting two decades of impactful work in humanitarian aid and sustainable development around the globe. In 2025, Angela is launching a brand-new podcast, Luxury Travel with Angela Hughes, where she will share her expertise on social media, marketing, and the luxury travel industry. Angela Hughes continues to redefine the luxury travel experience, building a legacy of innovation, mentorship, and unparalleled expertise.