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# What is a Travelers' Choice Accreditation?

The **Travelers' Choice Accreditation** is a badge of excellence awarded to Operators who consistently deliver outstanding traveler experiences on TourRadar.

It recognises high-performing Operators based on:

- Verified traveler reviews
- Tour score quality
- Fast response times to enquiries
- High overall customer satisfaction

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These badges help travelers identify trusted Operators who go above and beyond.

 

#### **🏅 What are the badge tiers?**

There are **three tiers** of Travelers' Choice Accreditation you can earn:

##### **🥇 Platinum**

- Verified reviews with **over 4.5 stars**
- Respond to enquiries **within 1 day**
- Frequently booked by travelers

##### **🥈 Gold**

- Verified reviews with **over 4.0 stars**
- Respond to enquiries **within 2 days**
- Frequently booked by travelers

##### **🥉 Silver**

- Verified reviews with **over 3.5 stars**
- Respond to **all enquiries**
- Frequently booked by travelers

**Note:** Verified reviews are reviews from travelers who booked on TourRadar.

#### 🚀 **How to earn or level up your Travelers' Choice badge**

To earn a Travelers' Choice Accreditation — or move up a tier — focus on three key areas:

1. **Respond promptly to all enquiries** Fast response times (within 1–2 days) help boost your eligibility.
2. **Improve your Tour Score** Add high-quality images, detailed itineraries, and accurate pricing to strengthen your listings.
3. **Optimize your tours for the right audience** Make sure your tours are well-targeted and updated regularly to attract the most relevant travelers. Find out how [here](https://help.tourradar.com/en/operators/optimisation?hsLang=en).

Find out more about the Travelers' Choice Accreditation and view the badges [here](https://www.tourradar.com/awards/travellers-choice).

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