FAQ
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What is the Travel Excellence Awards?
Now in its 10th year, the prestigious Travel Excellence Awards honours distinguished hotels and properties that have delivered the most exceptional experiences. Awarded by TripZilla, the leading digital travel publication in Southeast Asia which reaches over 10 million travellers every month, this accolade is top recognition for the best travel brands.
What is the significance of winning the Travel Excellence Award?
- Endorsement as a market leader by one of Southeast Asia’s largest travel communities and leading digital travel media
- Recognition for the brilliant work your team has done
- Access to a new segment of travellers, thereby boosting direct bookings & sales
- A testament to the unforgettable experience delivered by your organisation
- Strengthened brand identity and bolstered credibility
What are the categories available for nomination?
You may find the complete list of categories here.
When do the Travel Excellence Awards open for nomination?
The 2024 Travel Excellence Awards is open from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
How do I nominate our organisation to be considered for an award?
You may submit your entry here.
What are the entry fees?
Successful nominations will be charged an entry fee of USD280 per category. The entry fee will be fully refunded if the nomination is rejected.
How will successful applicants know that their nomination has been accepted?
Nominees will be informed via email within 3 working days on the result of your application.
What happens after a nomination has been accepted?
Our inspectors will then proceed to evaluate your property anonymously.
How is a property evaluated?
Evaluation is based on a list of objective criteria relevant to the category under which your organisation has been nominated for.
When will I know if our organisation has won the award?
You will be informed of the result of the evaluation within 30 days.
What is the cost of the Winners Package and what will winners of the Travel Excellence Awards receive?
You will be required to take up the Winners Package of USD1,280 per category once you have been notified of your win. The Winners Package includes:
- Prestigious title of Winner of Category Awarded
- Licensed use of the Travel Excellence Awards logo
- A Travel Excellence Award Certificate
- A Travel Excellence Award Winner Label
- Inclusion in the winners list featured on Travel Excellence Awards website, alongside fellow elite travel brands
- A short description of the winning property on Travel Excellence Awards website
- A feature mention of your property in an article on TripZilla.com
How can winners publicise their win?
- Insert Award Emblem in your website & marketing collaterals
- Display Award at your reception area or hotel lobby
- Share your win on Social Media
- Engage the media with a press release
- Create specialised experiences & packages related to the award you have won
- Celebrate with the guests and partners in your database
If you have any other questions about Travel Excellence Awards, please contact us at awards@tripzilla.com
