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Judged by Industry Experts, Recognized by the Best
- 200 judges.
- 3 independent reviews per entry.
- 1 consistent standard: Strategy, creative execution, quality, content and measurable results.
Recognition begins with a thoughtful, impartial review process. Rather than competing directly against other entries, each submission is evaluated on its strategic objectives, creative execution, quality, content and measurable impact by experienced leaders from across the hospitality, travel and marketing industries.
Budget Ranges: Paid Media, Owned Media, Earned Media
Entries are grouped by budget range to ensure campaigns are evaluated alongside work with comparable resources.
Small: $0 – $25,000
Medium: $26,000 – $500,000
Large: $501,000 – Above
Budget Ranges: Multi-Channel/Integrated Marketing
Small: $0 – $100,000
Medium: $101,000 – $750,000
Large: $751,000 – Above
Best Campaign Awards
New for 2026, these special honors recognize the highest-scoring campaign within each major hospitality and travel sector, celebrating outstanding work across every corner of the industry.
Airline • Attraction • Cruise • Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) • Hotel & Resort • Online Travel Agency (OTA) • Restaurant & Dining • Short-Term Rental
Recognition Path
Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Best of Show
All entries are eligible for Gold, Silver, or Bronze recognition. Gold-winning entries advance for Platinum consideration, and Platinum winners are then eligible for the competition’s highest honor: Best of Show.