Inspiring the world to choose experiences over things
Our origin story
On the night before her best friend’s 26th birthday, founder Loes Daniels faced a dilemma. She wanted to gift her friend a girls’ trip to London, but every option seemed to fall short. Asking about her availability would ruin the surprise, guessing her hotel preferences felt risky, and writing “IOU a trip to London” on a card felt far too impersonal. Frustrated and unable to find the perfect solution, Loes had an idea: if the ideal gift didn’t exist, she’d create it herself. And that’s how Experiencegift was born — a travel gift card that turns gifting into memorable experiences.
With a global network of partners across airlines, hotels, train journeys, and activities, Experiencegift makes it effortless to give the gift of travel. Offering flexible booking dates and access to over 750,000 hotels, 400+ major airlines, 25,000+ train routes, and 50,000+ activities worldwide, it’s the ultimate way to let your loved ones create their perfect adventure — on their own terms, and all thanks to you.
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offices across the US and Europe
3.3M
users per year worldwide
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countries visited by gift recipients
20,000+
verified reviews on Trustpilot
Experiencegift over time
From small beginnings to a global presence, our journey has been one of innovation, and growth. Explore the milestones that have shaped who we are today.
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2024
All Aboard: Traingift Launch
Traingift is launched, adding a new way to gift sustainable travel experiences by train.
2024
Workation in Crete
Team synergy reaches new heights during a sun-soaked workation in beautiful Crete.
2024
Going global with FD Gazelle
We achieve FD Gazelle International recognition, celebrating our growth on a global scale.
2023
FD Gazellen Oryx Award winner
We win the FD Gazellen Oryx Award, celebrating resilience, growth, and entrepreneurial excellence.
2023
Workation in Prague
The team explores Prague during a workation, blending productivity with the city’s rich history and charm.
2023
New websites go live
Launch of our new optimised websites, designed to elevate user experiences and streamline our digital presence.
2022
Workation in Barcelona
Our workation takes us to Barcelona, where creativity and connection thrive in a vibrant setting.
2022
New York, new office
We establish an office in New York, taking our mission to the heart of the global business scene.
2022
London calling
Hello, London! We open an office in the UK, growing our brand across new borders and markets.
2022
Hello, Athens!
We open our Athens office, expanding our presence and strengthening our international reach.
2021
Loes is EY Entrepreneur Finalist
Loes becomes an EY Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, recognizing visionary leadership.
2021
Workation in Zakynthos
Team adventure meets productivity during a memorable workation in Zakynthos—sun, sea, and strategy!
2020
Innovation at its best
Ranked 7th fastest-growing tech company in the Netherlands—proof our momentum keeps building.
2020
7th fastest growing in the Netherlands
Loes wins the “Grower” category in the top 100 most successful female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands.
2020
Loes wins "Grower" category
Loes wins the “Grower” category in the top 100 most successful female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands.
2019
Industry Young Gun nominee
Proud nominee for the Industry Young Gun Award at the Incentive Awards Europe, recognizing emerging leaders.
2019
Fastest-growing tech star
We win the Deloitte Fast 50 award as the fastest-growing tech company in the Netherlands—what a milestone!
2019
Deloitte top 10 in EMEA
Ranked the 10th fastest-growing tech company in EMEA by Deloitte Fast 50, reflecting our rapid growth.
2019
LOEY Talent Finalists
We become a finalist for the LOEY Talent Awards, celebrating the best entrepreneurs in the Dutch online industry.
2019
Workation in Lisbon
Our team enjoys an inspiring workation in Lisbon, blending productivity with sun, culture, and connection.
2019
New experiences unlocked
Activitygift launches, adding unique experiences to our gift portfolio, from adventures to cultural activities.
2018-2020
Loes in the spotlight
Loes is named among the top 100 most successful female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands for three consecutive years.
2017
A new home in Amsterdam
We move into a vibrant new office in Amsterdam, creating space for collaboration, growth, and innovation.
2017
Growing the dream team
Our growing team welcomes new faces, bringing fresh energy, ideas, and talent to support our expanding vision.
2017
Flightgift takes off
Flightgift takes off, expanding our brand with a new way to gift unforgettable travel experiences worldwide.
2014
Where it all began
The first version of the Hotelgift website launches, marking the start of our journey in the world of experience gifting.
The values we live by
From the very beginning of Experiencegift’s journey, these four core values have guided us. We are committed to upholding these principles at the highest standards, ensuring they shape everything we do — within our team, our partnerships, and most importantly, our community.
Trust
Trust is at the heart of Experiencegift. By forming strong, reliable partnerships, we create a seamless and dependable experience for our customers. This ensures that every gift you give is handled with care, making it as thoughtful and worry-free as possible. So your only concern, dreaming of the unforgettable memories you’ll create together.
Care
We care deeply about the gift you give and the unforgettable experience it creates. That’s why we’re here to ensure the thoughtfulness you put into choosing the perfect gift is matched by our dedication to delivering it seamlessly. With 24/7 customer support for both you and your recipient, we’re committed to making every step of the journey stress-free and enjoyable.
Love
We love what we do because of you! Creating meaningful experiences with loved ones is our passion, and we’re thrilled to share that joy with our community. Finding the perfect gift is an act of love, and reflects just how much you care. Your gifts tell a story of connection and we’re honored to help you create those unforgettable moments.
Growth
Growth is at the core of our journey. We’re driven to continuously expand, not just our offerings, but also in our team. Travel fosters personal growth, opening minds and broadening perspectives. By fostering growth in our organization, we create an environment that allows us to enhance and innovate our services, delivering even more value to our customers.
How we give back
Eden: People + Planet
With Flightgift, Traingift, and Activitygift, we plant trees for every gift card purchased — supporting reforestation and creating opportunities in communities affected by deforestation.
Made Blue Foundation
With Hotelgift, we donate 1,000 liters of clean water per gift card — giving access to a healthier life and creating jobs through local water projects in communities that need it most.
Meet the founders
Meet the founders
Experiencegift was founded in 2013 by Loes Daniels and Jorik Schröder, two visionary entrepreneurs with a shared passion for enabling people to gift experiences over things.
Loes, a business administration graduate from Erasmus University Rotterdam, began her career in management consulting at Deloitte and EY, gaining valuable insights into strategy and business growth.
Jorik, an economics graduate from Groningen University with an MBA from INSEAD, honed his expertise in management consulting at Booz & Company before transitioning to private equity.
Together, Loes and Jorik combined their entrepreneurial drive and professional experience to create Experiencegift, starting with Hotelgift. Their innovative approach soon led to the launch of Flightgift, Activitygift, and Traingift, expanding their vision to touch more lives around the globe. Along the way, they have been recognized with multiple awards as one of the fastest-growing companies in EMEA and the Netherlands.
Our gifting experts
With an international team representing over 15 nationalities, Experiencegift is committed to building a company culture that celebrates innovation, exploration, and collaboration. Their goal is to continue growing Experiencegift as a global leader in experiential gifting, inspiring millions to create lasting memories through meaningful experiences.
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