Guide of the Year July Spotlight
We are halfway through 2026, and the Guide of the Year race is wide open. Six months of five-star reviews are in the books. Six months are still to come. Here are five guides worth knowing this month.
Featured this month
Becca Smith
Japan, INTRO Travel
"Our guide Becca was the best. She made everything so easy and effortless for us."
Traveller review, Japan Adventure 13 Day, INTRO Travel
More about BeccaPhou Heurng
Cambodia, About Cambodia Travel & Tours
"Our guide, Phou, was always thoughtful and attentive."
Traveller review, Angkor Temples & Tonle Sap Floating Village Tour, About Cambodia Travel & Tours
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Gema
Italy & Europe, TruTravels
"Gema genuinely goes above and beyond for her group and makes you feel like family."
Traveller review, Slice of Italy Rome to Sorrento, TruTravels
More about GemaMohamed Kamal
Egypt, Holiday In Egypt
"I highly recommend Mohamed Kamal, an amazing person with great knowledge, attitude, and hospitality."
Traveller review, 5 Star Nile Cruise from Cairo, Holiday In Egypt
More about Mohamed
Dimos Papadopoulos
Greece & Europe, Expat Explore Travel
"Hands down the best tour guide I have ever had. Dimos brought so much energy, enthusiasm, and excitement to every city we visited."
Traveller review, Europe Explorer, Expat Explore Travel
More about DimosHow to participate
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1st place
$5,000
2nd place
$2,000
3rd place
$1,000
2 Finalists
$500 each
5 Honorable Mentions
$200 each
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