During the pandemic the airline and travel and hospitality industries were forced to adapt to new rules and regulations, and new traveling mindsets, putting a premium on the customer/guest experience.
SmartBrief Innovation Awards for Business Travelers will serve to elevate and honor the technologies and solutions transforming the end-to-end guest experience - building traveler confidence and supporting the resurgence of business travel.
This award will be voted on by Smartbrief's readership audience meaning nominations provide benefits even if you don’t win, as our vast audience will be able to read and recognize your entry. As a nominee and award winner, you will increase your visibility in the marketplace through exposure in relevant SmartBrief publications reaching 4M+ business travelers, including 100k+ aviation, travel and hospitality professionals and executives.
KEY DATES
Nomination Deadline:
Winners Announced:
Nomination Deadline: July 29, 2021
Winners Announced: August 26, 2021
September 22, 2023
October 2023
Winners and nominees will be featured in the Awards Program Guide distributed in relevant SmartBrief publications reaching 4M+ business travelers, including 100k+ aviation, travel and hospitality executives.
Winning an award signifies that your product has, or will have, an incredible impact on the travel industry. Winners receive a suite of fully-licensed marketing assets to promote their success. This includes a press release, social post and winners badge in a variety of formats.
This award will be voted on by Smartbrief's readership audience, nominations provide benefits even if you don’t win, as our vast audience will be able to read and recognize your nomination.
Winning an award is a fantastic accomplishment for any organization, and the benefits go far beyond just a badge!
ABOUT SMARTBRIEF
A subsidiary of Future Plc, SmartBrief is the leading digital media publisher of targeted business news and information by industry. By combining technology and editorial expertise, SmartBrief delivers the most relevant industry news – curated daily from thousands of sources – in partnership with leading trade associations, professional societies, nonprofits and corporations to nearly 6 million senior executives, thought leaders and industry professionals.
SmartBrief is evaluating technologies and solutions that aim to improve the travel industry — from how the traveler arrives at the airport to their in-flight and hotel experience. We want to showcase the technologies that ensure travelers that health, safety, convenience and sustainability are top priorities for airlines, hotels, and all travel services.
As business travel resumes, we want to help companies and services build awareness, elevate their ingenuity and remain ahead of the curve in the travel and hospitality industry.
Nominees: All nominees will be featured in the awards program guide distributed across SmartBrief’s reader network reaching decision-makers within the aviation, travel and hospitality industries.
Winners: Along with receiving a digital awards winner logo, winning companies will be announced editorially in a blog post promoted in SmartBrief's business traveler relevant newsletters and articles, and highlighted in the awards program guide distributed to relevant SmartBrief publications reaching 4M+ business travelers, including 100k+ aviation, travel and hospitality executives.
These awards are voted on by Smartbrief's readership audience, each product will be voted based on your nomination form consisting of the following:
- Product Description (150 words or less)
- How is this product unique in the market? (150 words max)
- How does this product enhance the traveler experience? (200 words max)
- What specific problem does this product solve for an airline, hotel or business (reduced costs, increased efficiency, higher compliance)? (200 words max)
You will also have an opportunity to share a product landing page, product imagery and additional assets (testimonials, case studies, etc.)
The deadline to submit nominations is September 22, 2023. We reserve the right to consider late applicants as circumstances dictate.
Winners will be announced in October 2023.
Each product entry costs $595 per product, per category. You are able to submit multiple entries, each chargeable at $595.
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Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any further queries at tia.scawthorn@futurenet.com