Entries Now Open: Skift IDEA Awards 2023
25.08.2023 - 14:00
/ skift.com
/ Brian Quinn
Since its inception five years ago, the Skift IDEA Awards have been the most sought-after accolades for travel industry professionals who are pushing the boundaries of design, creativity, and innovation. The awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of travel brands, agencies, and tech companies that are shaping the future of travel.
We’ll name finalists and winners in 18 categories across four distinct criteria groups: Industry Innovators, Change Makers, Creative Thinkers, and Problem Solvers. Check out the full category descriptions, entry criteria, and deadline information here.
Don’t miss out on being a part of some of the industry’s most forward-thinking design and purpose-driven creativity across travel. Read more on 2022’s IDEA Award winners here.
This year’s program has 18 categories across four criteria groups. Unless noted in the description, any organization may be eligible for an award, regardless of company type or sector.
Forward-thinking projects that drive a sector forward and make an impact with consumers.
HOTELS: Projects defining the future of hotels and the guest experience.
SHORT TERM RENTALS: Projects defining the future of short-term rentals.
TOURISM: Projects defining the future of leisure tourism, destination marketing and management, and the visitor experience.
BUSINESS TRAVEL: Projects defining the future of corporate travel planning and experience.
AIRLINES: Presented by AIRLINE WEEKLY. Projects defining the future of aviation, airlines, and the traveler experience.
AIRPORTS: Presented by AIRLINE WEEKLY: Projects defining the future of airports and the traveler experience.
TOUR OPERATORS: Projects defining the future of multi-day tours.
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS: Projects defining the future of day tours, activities, and experiences.
Organizations elevating the Travel Industry’s role as a force for good by affecting meaningful change.
SUSTAINABILITY: Projects creating a positive impact for the planet.
PEOPLE & COMMUNITY: Projects leading to social change or benefiting communities.
LEADERSHIP: Highlighting a specific leader whose career has been dedicated to creating a positive impact in travel.
Marketing, strategy and technology that inspires and pushes the industry forward.
MARKETING: Advertising campaigns created with the intent to drive action.
CONTENT: Innovative branding or video content, intended to inform or inspire.
PRODUCT DESIGN: Websites, apps, UX/UI, and creative technologies.
PHYSICAL EXPERIENCES: Spaces, events, activations, or in-person experiences that utilize a physical environment to impact an end user.
Service providers who offer solutions, address business challenges, or use technology to guide the industry.
BUSINESS OUTCOMES: A B2B service