Iglu.com (Iglu) is the UK’s leading online travel agent, specialising in cruise and ski holidays. The business operates through three websites – Igluski.com, Iglucruise.com and Planetcruise.com.
Minority investment for growth
Iglu secured investment from LDC in 2015 as the management team looked to drive forward its organic growth plan. The investment enabled the existing Iglu management team to retain a majority shareholding, with LDC taking a significant minority shareholding.
The investment also allowed Iglu to take its model into new geographies and product areas, including tailor-made holidays, luxury cruises and long-haul holidays.
Recent achievements
Since partnering with LDC, Iglu has won a host of major awards, including Best Online Travel Agent at the Agent Achievement Awards 2023 and Outstanding Contribution for the Carnival Cruise Line at the UK Cruises Awards 2023.
In October 2023, Iglu Ski celebrated its 25th anniversary while hailing its best monthly sales result since 2015 and pledging to further invest in technology.
They’ve been hugely supportive: always taking on board management’s views rather than lurching to their own opinions, but also challenging our thinking as we position the business for further growth.”
Awards
Favourite Cruise Travel Agent – Highly Commended
Wave Awards 2023
Best Ex-UK Producer
MSC Champion Awards 2023
Best Online Travel Agent
Agent Achievement Awards 2023
Cunard – Partnership Achievement Award
UK Cruises Awards 2023
Carnival Cruise Line – Outstanding Contribution
UK Cruises Awards 2023
Princess Cruises – Highly Commended
UK Cruises Awards 2023
Holland America Line – Highly Commended
UK Cruises Awards 2023
Best Cruise Agent, Best Online Agent and Digital Champion of the Year
Agent Achievement Awards 2019
Top River Cruise Agent
TTG Top 50 Awards 2019
Outstanding Achivement for Princess Cruises & Overall Retailer of the Year
Carnival UK Cruise Awards 2019
Top Cruise Specialist
Celebrity Cruises 2019
Best Large Business
Merton Best Business Awards 2019