Brightsun Travel Wins the Prestigious King’s Awards for Enterpise
We are the proud winner of the King’s Awards for Enterprise 2025 for International Trade in recognition of our outstanding international growth!
Brightsun Travel is a trusted partner for millions of happy travellers. Winning the King’s Awards for Enterprise and receiving the royal seal of approval marks a significant milestone for the company, which began nearly forty years ago in a small Soho office with just three employees and a single typewriter!
Since our inception, we have been crafting unforgettable journeys, offering worldwide flights and holidays, and have been independently rated excellent for our customer service This prestigious recognition comes as we prepare to celebrate our 40th anniversary in 2026, making this achievement even more meaningful.
Key Milestones in Our Journey:
- 1986 – Brightsun Travel founded in Soho, London
- 2004 – International office operations commenced
- 2020 – Navigated global pandemic, maintaining 5-star customer service reviews
- 2025 – Winner of The King’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade
Throwback to the 80’s when it all began
Here’s a photo of an inauguration party we hosted for our suppliers back in the 1980’s - check out the typewriter!
When Fams Began!
A photo of our co-founder, Mr. R.S Nangla (on the right), during a Familiarisation Trip to Seoul, Korea in 1988, when the Olympics were held there. These trips have always provided us with firsthand experience and knowledge of destinations, properties, and services, allowing us to offer our customers genuine insight. We continue to benefit from and learn through FAM trips today, which you can read more about here.
Celebrating 15 years in India
A thank you party for our incredible team overseas, the backbone and heartbeat of our work, that have helped us with every achievement.
Reflections from our Managing Director, Deepak Nangla, on the King’s Award Win
“We are thrilled to receive this award. Having this acknowledgement from HRH King Charles III means the world to us and marks a proud moment in our company’s journey. It inspires us to keep growing our business and continue delivering world-class travel solutions to customers across the globe. What began as a small family-owned business still upholds the same core values, ensuring that we offer personalised care and attention to every client."
Secrets of Our Success
Brightsun has grown to be recognised as one of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain by the London Stock Exchange, and named in The Independent’s E2E Dynamic Top 100 Entrepreneurs. The recent royal seal of approval is the highest honour for the company’s founder and chairperson, R.S. Nangla, who credited the achievement to three key principles: “Putting customers first, treating our staff like family, and investing in technology have been the secrets to our success.”
How to Win
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are widely regarded as one of the country’s highest business honours, highlighting the outstanding achievements of British companies in key areas such as innovation, sustainability, and international trade. Established by Royal Warrant in 1965, the King’s Awards for Enterprise are known for their rigorous assessment process. Applications are reviewed by expert panels, government officials, and the UK Prime Minister, with final approval granted by His Majesty, The King.
Applying for this award required us to present detailed evidence of our international growth, commercial performance, export strategy, and impact. Our submission showcased a consistent rise in sales and demonstrated how we’ve navigated the challenges of the global travel industry, including those brought on by the pandemic.
Winners receive an official Grant of Appointment and are invited to a special reception at Windsor Castle to celebrate their achievement. This is followed by a trophy presentation by a Lord Lieutenant.
As we continue to expand, Brightsun Travel remains committed to delivering seamless world-class travel services and customer excellence. We are also deeply conscious of contributing to community wellbeing and have been actively involved in several meaningful charitable efforts and CSR initiatives in the UK and abroad.
Help us celebrate!
A huge thank you to our incredible team, trusted partners, suppliers and loyal customers. This milestone wouldn't have been possible without your continued support. If you want to help us celebrate and spread the news, please like and share our Facebook Post and Insta Reel.
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