Hot on the heels of the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles program, Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways has announced a Mileage Club devaluation by increasing redemption rates for bookings made starting April 18.
09.02.2024 - 16:07 / skift.com / Adam Stacey
Now moving into its sixth year, the Skift IDEA Awards continue to be one of the travel industry’s most coveted awards for 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 25 categories across five distinct criteria groups: Industry Innovators, Change Makers, Creative Thinkers, Problem Solvers and a new category for 2024, Tech Providers.
Pro tip: Get the best of both worlds when you submit early – the lowest entry cost, plus the ability to edit through the final deadline. Simply choose your category, give your entry a name, click through to the confirmation page and hit submit.
This year’s program has 25 categories across five 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.
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.
VISIONARY 2030: Presented by Allianz Partners. Recognizing ground-breaking ideas and innovative technologies that anticipate the challenges and trends of tomorrow.
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.
RISING STAR – NEW FOR 2024: Recognizing an individual whose career within the industry is on an upward trajectory.
DEI CHAMPION – NEW FOR 2024: Celebrating individuals, teams and organizations who inspire a more inclusive and equitable experience within 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
Hot on the heels of the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles program, Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways has announced a Mileage Club devaluation by increasing redemption rates for bookings made starting April 18.
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