Audley Travel, Kuoni, Hays Travel and Holiday Extras feature in the list. None made it into the top 50, with Audley the top-ranked among the quartet at number 63.
Audley was singled out for innovation such as a snug room reserved for relaxation during the working day, complete with couches, books and a TV. Audley was also praised for its strong focus on teambuilding, with a £100 per head budget to spend on activities each year.
When quizzed, 94% of staff said they were proud to work for the company, with 45% earning £35,000-plus. Audley was also praised for its proportion of female senior managers, which has reached 40%.
Kuoni, 81st in the list, has the same proportion of female executives, however only 9% of its 492 staff earned more than £35,000.
Hays Travel was 91st on the list; with staff saying their managers regularly appreciated what they did. At least 20% undertook charitable activities during business hours. Hays was also praised for being family-friendly, with school hours contracts offered to staff; but only 2% of 1,400 employees earned £35,000-plus.
Holiday Extras was in 93rd place and praised for its monthly fun events and ‘anytime’ working. Staff turnover was low at 12% and 20% earn over £35,000.
