Why You Should Enter the Skift IDEA Awards

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. 

It is because of these trailblazers that we created the Skift IDEA Awards, a platform designed to champion and celebrate the impactful and inspiring projects from brands, agencies and tech companies that solve traveler challenges, inspire change and contribute to the future of the travel industry.

Since launch, the Skift IDEA Awards has fast become one of the most coveted travel industry awards. But you may be wondering whether putting forward a submission is a worthwhile exercise for you? Take a look at what’s on offer if you win below.

1. Celebrate Your Achievements on Travel’s Biggest Stage

For 2024, the Skift IDEA Awards are heading to New York City. This year’s winners will have the opportunity to join us in-person for a moment of celebration on stage with Skift Founder and CEO Rafat Ali at our largest event, Skift Global Forum, where we anticipate to welcome over 1,000 attendees from all across the travel industry. And that’s not all – category winners will also receive a physical trophy to take away and serve as a permanent reminder of all of your hard work. 

2. Give Your Team the Recognition They Deserve

Entering business awards is not only a great exercise for increasing brand awareness (more on that later), but these initiatives also provide a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and give kudos to the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Why not submit your project and give your team some well-deserved recognition for their hard work? This will not only reinforce your appreciation for your team and motivate them to keep up the great work, but will also showcase the talent within your team to the wider travel industry.

3. Put Your Work in Front of Industry Leaders

The recently announced Skift IDEA Awards judging panel – which includes top representatives from Expedia, Marriott International, Brand USA, Intrepid Travel, The Travel Corporation and more – will be reviewing the shortlisted submissions along with Skift Editors to determine our 2024 winners. This is a unique opportunity to put your brand in front of some of the industry’s biggest names.3

Don’t forget: all submissions that make it through to the shortlisting stage will also be featured on Skift.com for our global audience to see.

4. Increase Brand Awareness

For 2024, all submissions that make it through to the shortlisting stage will be featured on Skift.com and provided with a digital brand package, including all of the graphics, badges and banners you could possibly need to amplify your achievements. But wait, there’s more! All winners will also receive a fully personalized digital winner kit and access to exclusive opportunities to be part of the digital program at Skift Global Forum.

5. Enhanced Networking Opportunities

And last but by no means least, we have networking opportunities. As part of the Skift IDEA Awards winner package, you could be joining us at Skift Global Forum, where you will have ample opportunity to connect with other businesses leaders in your industry, potential customers, partners and even investors – which could potentially lead to to new business opportunities that you might not have otherwise had access to.

The full Skift IDEA Awards winner package includes: 

• All winners invited to join Skift CEO on-stage at Skift Global Forum for Award programming and winner photo – NEW FOR 2024
• A physical award trophy – NEW FOR 2024
• The chance to be interviewed on-site at Skift Global Forum – NEW FOR 2024
• Exposure to Skift’s editors and VIP judges
• Coverage on Skift.com and Skift marketing channels
• A complimentary ticket to Skift Global Forum, plus 25% off additional tickets
• Digital brand exposure at Skift Global Forum 2024
• A personalized digital branding kit to use when promoting to customers and the press
• Credit towards Skift’s premium subscription products

Sound like something you would like to be a part of? Well, you can’t win if you don’t enter! Submit today with the peace of mind that you can edit up until the final deadline at the end of the month with an exclusive extension.