Introducing the 2020 Skift IDEA Awards

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We're announcing the Skift IDEA Awards, the annual recognition of excellence in Innovation, Design, and Experiences across the traveler journey. Apply by April 17 for early submission rates!

Today’s consumers are defining the future of travel. How they travel — and the brands they choose to travel with — is a reflection of who they are.

Consumers have become more discerning, more vocal, and more tuned in. They value their time and revel in the transformative moments shaping their experience — at home and abroad. Every moment matters.

That’s why we created the Skift IDEA Awards, the annual recognition of excellence in Innovation, Design, and Experiences across the traveler journey. It’s the definitive accolade awarded to distinguished brands, agencies, and tech providers who put the consumer first by creating spaces, products, and better ways to travel.

We’re excited to announce today that we’re now accepting entries to the 2020 IDEA Awards and that this year we have expanded to showcase 30 categories!

To learn more, you may explore here.

Please note that early-bird entry rates currently apply for a limited time!

Are you the next Skift IDEA Award recipient? We’re excited to hear from you…

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