Now in its seventh year, the Skift IDEA Awards remain one of the travel industry’s most coveted awards for industry professionals who continue to push the boundaries of design, creativity and innovation. The awards recognize and honor the achievements of brands, agencies and technology companies that are shaping the future of travel.
Now covering not just travel, design and innovation, but the best of the field meetings and events. By joining forces, we are creating a unified platform to celebrate the travel and meetings industry’s boldest ideas.
Finalists and winners will be selected in a range of categories across seven different criteria groups: Industry Innovators, Changemakers, Creative Thinkers, Problem Solvers and two new categories for 2025: Short Term Rentals and Meetings & Events (Presented by Skift Meetings).
Why enter the Skift IDEA Awards?
- Skift’s editors and VIP judges give your innovative projects exposure and recognition.
- Skift.com coverage, Skift marketing pipeline and brand exposure at Skift Global Forum 2025.
- A moment of celebration at Skift Global Forum 2025.
- Free tickets to our biggest event, the Skift Global Forum, plus 25% off additional tickets.
- Provide finalists and winners with personalized branding packages to celebrate their achievements through their own channels to clients and media.
- Premium subscription product thanks to Skift.
- A physical trophy to take home to your team.
Pro Tip: Submit early to get the best of both worlds – the lowest registration cost, and the ability to edit before the final deadline. Simply select your category, name your entry, click through to the confirmation page, and click Submit.
Don’t miss out on being a part of the most forward-thinking design and travel creativity in the industry. Check out last year’s winners here.
Registration dates and fees:
- Early deadline: USD 449 per transaction – Deadline March 13, 2025
- Regular deadlines: $549 per entry – deadline May 8, 2025
- Final deadline: $599 per entry – deadline June 13, 2025
The winner will be August 2025.
