Tourism Innovation Awards 2026
Call for Awards
We are looking for the most innovative, digital, and sustainable projects for the travel and tourism industry
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At the Tourism Innovation Awards, we strive to acknowledge and celebrate the visionary efforts of destinations, tourism and tech companies that are leading the way in shaping the future of travel and hospitality.
Our aim is to honor those entities that exhibit exceptional innovation, forward-looking strategies, and impactful contributions to the advancement of the tourism sector.
By spotlighting innovative projects, and recognizing and rewarding outstanding achievements, we aim to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement within the global tourism community, inspiring others in the industry to push the boundaries of innovation and create more sustainable, authentic, and memorable travel experiences for visitors worldwide.
The Tourism Innovation Awards are aimed at all companies, universities, vendors, executives, business schools, scholars, researchers, analysts, journalists, start-ups, scale-ups, accelerators, science and tech parks, innovation centres, etc. from all over the world. All organizations which are identified with this aim are cordially invited to submit their proposals to the Tourism Innovation Summit Evaluation Committee.
CATEGORIES
AI & DIGITAL INNOVATION IMPACT AWARD
This award recognizes the use of artificial intelligence and technology with tangible impact on business, efficiency, or experience, focusing on real cases where technology has moved from experimentation to measurable results.
NEXT-GEN CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AWARD
This award celebrates differentiated experiences powered by technology and data, with a strong end-to-end approach, rewarding initiatives that deliver true personalization and drive meaningful improvements across the customer journey.
TRAVEL INNOVATION & NEW BUSINESS MODEL AWARD
This award highlights innovative business models that are reshaping the tourism sector, including vertical platforms, hybrid models, and new approaches to distribution and monetization.
SUSTAINABLE & REGENERATIVE TOURISM AWARD
This award recognizes initiatives that deliver real, positive impact across environmental, social, and economic dimensions, focusing on projects that go beyond sustainability, advancing toward regenerative models.
SMART DESTINATION & DATA INNOVATION AWARD
This award honors destinations that leverage technology and data to enhance
tourism management, highlighting initiatives that optimize visitor flows, enable
smarter decision-making, and elevate the overall visitor experience.
DIVERSITY, TALENT & FUTURE WORKFORCE AWARD
This award acknowledges initiatives that are redefining talent management in the tourism sector, highlighting new organizational models, human–technology collaboration, and inclusive workplace cultures.
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