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As the daily homepage for travel, Skift is the information and intelligence brand at the center of it all, with our team continuously reporting on the innovators that are disrupting the status quo and leading the way to a more exciting industry. 

As we enter the final stages of the submission window for the sixth edition of Skift IDEA Awards – which since its inception in 2019 has celebrated over 80 winners – our recognition of the most forward-thinking brands and businesses across the travel industry has never been more coveted. 

Now in its sixth year, the Skift IDEA Awards has become the travel industry’s most coveted achievement for excellence in design, creativity, and innovation – celebrating over 80 winners since its inception in 2019. 

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.

In episode seven of the Skift Ideas Podcast, we are joined by Michael Canning, co-founder and chief brand officer at Exceptional Alien, a travel platform leveraging the power of creatives and influencers to curate travel communities in order to highlight unique experiences through its ‘Travel Playbooks’.

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.

The Skift IDEA Awards recognize and honor companies in the travel industry, such as businesses, agencies, and tech firms, that are having a profound effect on the sector’s future. It is our great pleasure to announce that this prestigious international travel industry award, now in its fifth year, is currently accepting applications for 2023.

As 2023 began, Skift declared it the most creative era in global travel. With the pandemic behind us, the industry continues to thrive, leaving the pent-up demand phase and embracing new traveler habits developed over the last three years, while adapting old ones.

Get ready to meet the incredible team of industry experts that will be joining the judging panel. We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome these brilliant minds who will bring their unique perspectives and experiences to assess the submissions for this year’s awards.

In today’s competitive business landscape, setting yourself apart can be challenging. This is precisely why entering business awards can be an effective strategy to achieve recognition, highlight your accomplishments, honor the contributions of your team, and exhibit your proficiency. 

As we continue to accept applications for the fifth edition of the Skift IDEA Awards, we are looking forward to recognizing the most forward-thinking brands and businesses in the travel industry, with the boldest and brightest innovators who are shaping the future of travel set to be celebrated.

As we continue to accept applications for the fifth edition of the Skift IDEA Awards – which since its inception in 2019 has celebrated over 60 winners across a range of categories – our mission to recognize and celebrate the most forward-thinking brands and businesses across the travel industry has never been more important.

The final deadline for the 2023 Skift IDEA Awards – the most coveted travel industry award – is today June 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Today, we are excited to announce the 2023 shortlist for the Skift IDEA Awards.

Now in its fifth year, the Skift IDEA Awards celebrate excellence in design, creativity, and innovation across travel, recognizing the brands and businesses that are at the forefront of shaping the industry’s future.