Deadline Day: Skift IDEA Awards 2023

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.

We have been overwhelmed by the caliber of entries received so far, with applications from the likes of American Express, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Marriott International, Visit Greenland, Expedia Group, Booking.com, Qatar Airways and many more.

This is your shot to compete for “best in business” in one or more of our 18 categories, knowing you’re in good company with industry leaders.

The application process will only take around 20 minutes of your time – start now by clicking the button below.

We’ve received some emails regarding this year’s program, and to make things easier we put together a list of our most frequently asked questions so you can get your entries in:

1. Is there a timeframe under which the campaigns being submitted need to fall under?
The entry should be active in 2023, but it is OK if it launched earlier as long as it is still in the market or has an impact in 2023. We are also happy to further review your entry and advise.

2. Once I submit my entry, can I continue editing it? If yes, until when?
Yes, after submitting the entry fee, you may continue editing your entry until the final deadline. That said, enter early to secure the best rate.

3. I’m unsure what category my brand falls under… help?
You are welcome to submit your entry for the category you see most fit, as there is leeway within many of the categories to make a case. Our best advice is to tell your story on how your product/campaign impacts its intended user, and how you’ve partnered within the travel sector to provide value to the traveler. Or check out this article for some guidance.

4. Who will be a part of this year’s jury?
Aside from Skift editors, we are honored to have the support of an esteemed group of individuals for 2023, who all bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. See the 2023 judges here.

5. Some material within my entry has not been cleared yet – how can it stay confidential until it is cleared?
Within your entry, please let us know what cannot be published. If your entry gets chosen as a finalist/winner, we may ask for a revised version with cleared materials so we can post when announcing the results. Otherwise, we would use only what is cleared to publish publicly.

Think you’ve got what it takes to win? Apply for a spot (or a few) on this year’s roster. Just make sure to submit your work by June 20 11:59 p.m. ET.