Elevating Luxury Travel with Strategy, Purpose, and Vision
MEET ANGELA HUGHES
Angela Hughes is a globally recognized Luxury Travel Strategist, CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel, and founder of Luxury Travel University. With over 40 years of industry experience and 110+ countries traveled, Angela has shaped the future of high-end travel through her award-winning strategies, adjunct professorship at BYU, and purpose-driven humanitarian initiatives worldwide.
“Transforming your travel business starts with a single decision—
to take control of your strategies and actions.”
— Angela Hughes
Elevating Luxury Travel
with Strategy,
Purpose, and Vision
MEET ANGELA HUGHES
Angela Hughes is a globally recognized Luxury Travel Strategist, CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel, and founder of Luxury Travel University. With over 40 years of industry experience and 110+ countries traveled, Angela has shaped the future of high-end travel through her award-winning strategies, adjunct professorship at BYU, and purpose-driven humanitarian initiatives worldwide.
“Transforming your travel business starts with a single decision— to take control of your strategies and actions.”
— Angela Hughes
GLOBAL PRESENCE,
CULTURAL ELEGANCE
From the gilded halls of Europe to the boardrooms of global travel leadership, Angela continues to lead with distinction, diplomacy, and elevated influence.
GLOBAL PRESENCE,
CULTURAL ELEGANCE
From the gilded halls of Europe to the boardrooms of global travel leadership, Angela continues to lead with distinction, diplomacy, and elevated influence.
EXPAND YOUR INFLUENCE.
ELEVATE YOUR BRAND.
REDEFINE YOUR SUCCESS
Angela’s proven strategies help luxury travel professionals close high-ticket sales, position themselves as industry authorities, and craft extraordinary client experiences.
EXPAND YOUR INFLUENCE.
ELEVATE YOUR BRAND.
REDEFINE YOUR SUCCESS
Angela’s proven strategies help luxury travel professionals close high-ticket sales, position themselves as industry authorities, and craft extraordinary client experiences.
Angela’s voice is shaping the future of luxury travel. From keynote stages to private mentoring, she unlocks pathways to prestige, profitability, and purpose.
LEADING GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS ON LUXURY TRAVEL & MARKET IMPACT
Angela’s voice is shaping the future of luxury travel. From keynote stages to private mentoring, she unlocks pathways to prestige, profitability, and purpose.
LEADING GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS ON LUXURY, INNOVATION & IMPACT
Angela’s voice is shaping the future of luxury travel. From keynote stages to private mentoring, she unlocks pathways to prestige, profitability, and purpose.
Scale with precision
Serve high-net-worth
clients intentionally
Lead in an evolving,
experience- driven market
As a keynote speaker and upcoming podcast host, Angela shares forward-thinking strategies on scaling premium services, modern branding, and luxury with impact.
When we align purpose with luxury, we don’t just change how people travel. We change how they see the world.
When we align purpose with luxury, we don’t just change how people travel. We change how they see the world.
“When we align purpose with luxury, we don’t just change how people travel. We change how they see the world.” - Angela Hughes
Experience Angela's Expertise in Action
Watch Angela in action as she transforms industry insights into visionary strategy.
RECOGNIZED BY THE WORLD'S LEADING TRAVEL INSTITUTIONS
Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Travel Weekly, and honored with the prestigious Magellan Gold Award, Angela Hughes redefines excellence in luxury travel entrepreneurship. With a distinguished academic and professional background in travel, business strategy, and leadership, Angela continues to inspire a new generation of elite advisors — proving that mastery is a lifelong journey of growth, innovation, and influence.
Founder, Luxury Travel University
Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE)
RECOGNIZED BY THE WORLD'S LEADING TRAVEL INSTITUTIONS
Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Travel Weekly, and honored with the prestigious Magellan Gold Award, Angela Hughes redefines excellence in luxury travel entrepreneurship.
With a distinguished academic
and professional background
in travel, business strategy, and leadership, Angela continues
to inspire a new generation
of elite advisors — proving
that mastery is a lifelong
journey of growth, innovation,
and influence.
Founder, Luxury Travel University
Former Adjunct Professor of Global Studies, Brigham Young University
Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE)
Member, Global Wellness Institute
Contributor, Luxury Travel Advisor Think Tank
CREDENTIALS, AFFILIATIONS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Angela Hughes holds a rich academic and professional background in travel, business strategy, and leadership. As a lifelong learner and educator, she believes mastery is a continuous journey.
Founder, Luxury Travel University
Former Adjunct Professor of Global Studies, Brigham Young University
Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE)
Member, Global Wellness Institute
Contributor, Luxury Travel Advisor Think Tank
AWARDS-WINNING EXCELLENCE IN
LUXURY TRAVEL INNOVATION
Celebrated by Travel Weekly, honored with the prestigious Magellan Gold Award, and trusted by global agencies — Angela Hughes elevates what’s possible.
Luxury Travel Influencer of the Year 2024 (Travel Leaders)
Two-Time Travel Weekly Magellan Award Winner
BranchUp Advisory Board Member
Advisory Board Member of Travel Leaders Network
Her expert insights have been featured in major publications, including:
Angela’s influence extends beyond traditional travel media, as she continues to be a go-to expert in the evolving world of luxury travel consulting.
AWARDS-WINNING EXCELLENCE IN
LUXURY TRAVEL INNOVATION
Celebrated by Travel Weekly, honored with the prestigious Magellan Gold Award, and trusted by global agencies — Angela Hughes elevates what’s possible.
Luxury Travel Influencer of the
Year 2024 (Travel Leaders)
Two-Time Travel
Weekly Magellan Award Winner
Travel Weekly Magellan Award Winner
Advisory Board Member of
Travel Leaders Network
Her expert insights have been featured in major publications, including:
Angela’s influence extends beyond traditional travel media, as she continues to be a go-to expert in the evolving world of luxury travel consulting.
AWARDS & INDUSTRY RECOGNITIONS
A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN THE LUXURY TRAVEL INDUSTRY
Angela’s contributions have earned her global recognition and industry accolades:
Luxury Travel Influencer of the
Year 2024 (Travel Leaders)
Two-Time Travel Weekly
Magellan Award Winner
Advisory Board Member of
Travel Leaders Network
Her expert insights have been featured in major publications, including:
Wall Street Journal
Washington Post
Travel Weekly
Travel Pulse
LUXE Wise
TravelAge West
Angela’s influence extends beyond traditional travel media, as she continues to be a go-to expert in the evolving world of luxury travel consulting.
Luxury Travel with a Higher Purpose
Angela’s work spans beyond travel. It transforms lives.
Through humanitarian initiatives and purpose-driven journeys, she proves that
luxury and impact can elevate each other.
LED DISASTER RELIEF AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
INITIATIVES
HELPED UKRAIN REFUGEES
FIND SAFETY THROUGH HER
TRAVEL EXPERTISE
INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INTO GLOBAL AID EFFORTS
Angela’s 20+ years of humanitarian work prove that luxury travel
can make a difference.Be part of the journey.
Luxury Travel with a
Higher Purpose
Angela’s work spans beyond travel.
It transforms lives.
Through humanitarian initiatives and
purpose-driven journeys,
she proves that luxury and
impact can elevate each other.
LED DISASTER RELIEF AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
INITIATIVES
HELPED UKRAIN REFUGEES
FIND SAFETY THROUGH HER
TRAVEL EXPERTISE
INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
INTO GLOBAL AID EFFORTS
Angela’s 20+ years of humanitarian work prove that luxury travel can make a difference.
Be part of the journey.
Luxury Travel with a Purpose
Beyond luxury travel, Angela dedicated over 20 years to humanitarian efforts through Color My World, a nonprofit family foundation that operated from 2002 to 2024.
LED DISASTER RELIEF AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
INTO GLOBAL AID EFFORTS
HELPED UKRAIN REFUGEES FIND SAFETY THROUGH HER TRAVEL EXPERTISE
TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE
Angela’s 20+ years of humanitarian work prove that luxury travel can make a difference. Be part of the journey.
ROOTED IN FAMILY.DRIVEN BY PURPOSE
At the heart of Angela’s global success lies her greatest achievement.
Her family. Their shared values of integrity, generosity, and
adventure are woven into every brand Angela builds.
ROOTED IN FAMILY.
DRIVEN BY PURPOSE
At the heart of Angela’s global success lies her greatest achievement.
Her family. Their shared values of integrity, generosity, and
adventure are woven into every brand Angela builds.
Behind the Brand:
A LIFE GROUNDED IN PURPOSE AND FAMILY
Beyond the global stages and boardrooms, Angela Hughes is first and foremost a legacy-driven mother and purposeful entrepreneur. Her career is not just a professional journey. It’s a deeply personal one, built alongside the rhythm of family life.
For Angela, travel is a vessel for connection, education, and lasting impact. She has seamlessly blended a thriving global business with deep devotion to family, embodying the balance so many aspire to achieve.
Her children have grown up immersed in a world of mentorship, culture, and adventure, gaining not only stamps in their passports, but values rooted in curiosity, service, and global awareness
.
Angela believes a career should elevate life, not compete with it a philosophy that guides the way she leads, coaches, and lives.
Life Beyond Business – The Moments That Matter
Life Beyond Business.
The Moments That Matter
Life Beyond Business
The Moments That Matter
CONNECT WITH ANGELA
Want to Chat One-on-One with Angela?
Book a 15-minute discovery call to discuss an event, consulting session,
or joining Luxury Travel University.
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LUXURY TRAVEL STARTS HERE
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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER IN
LUXURY TRAVEL STARTS HERE
Book a 15-minute discovery call to discuss an event, consulting session, or joining Luxury Travel University.
Newsletter
Copyright 2025. Luxury Travel University. All Rights Reserved.
LUXURY TRAVEL UNIVERSITY &
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Step Into a Global Community of Luxury Travel Visionaries
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