More than 70 entries from across the world, representing a diverse range of organisations both big and small, have been shortlisted for this year’s inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards. Congratulations to you all! Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 5th November 2019.
International Travel & Tourism Awards 2019 Shortlist
Best National Tourism Board/ DMO Campaign
- Azerbaijan: Take Another Look by Azerbaijan Tourism Board
- Incredible India by CNBC
- Revitalising Tobago Tourism. by Gravity Global
- The St. Kitts Shout Out by Rooster PR
- Feel Slovenia, Experience Croatia by Slovenian Tourist Board and Croatian National Tourist Board
- #GetNZontheMap by Tourism New Zealand
Most Innovative Use of Technology Within a Destination
- Legends of Catalonia, the land of Barcelona. by Catalan Tourist Board
- Mare the Witch - Get to know Svetvincenat by Delta Reality & Tumpic Prenc
Best Tourism Marketing Agency
- AM+A Marketing & Media Relations - Best PR & Marketing Agency - Comms with a Cause: Connecting Communities & Transforming Perceptions
- Amadeus & German National Tourist Board – The power of German gastronomy to attract new tourists by AMADEUS
- Recovery for ReDiscovery - Resilience for Dominica by Brighter Group, a Finn Partners Company
- Digital Visitor – Best Tourism Marketing Agency
- iClick Interactive x Palazzo Versace Hotel: Expanding Brand Presence in Digital China by iClick Interactive Asia Limited
- The Postal Museum Tourism Marketing Campaign Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 by made Tourism Marketing
- 1841, A Creative Agency for Planet Earth by Thomas Cook Group
- VERB Interactive, Inc.
Best Destination Campaign - City
- Christmas Tree Wonderland by Bournemouth Coastal BID
- Vilnius - The g-spot of Europe. by Go Vilnius
- Liverpool 2018 by Marketing Liverpool
- Visit Dallas & Fort Worth - Activating Americanophiles by MDSG and Hills Balfour
- Only Vegas Moments by Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
Best Destination Campaign - Country
- Azerbaijan: Take Another Look by Azerbaijan Tourism Board
- Buzz4trips by Buzz4trips
- Incredible !ndia 2.0 by CNN International Commercial
- Revitalising Tobago Tourism. by Gravity Global
- #CoverTheProgress by Ketchum and Discover Puerto Rico
- Destination Campaign | No spoilers. See it live. by Loosers
- Wales Reimagined: Reviving Post Industrial Landscapes with Adventure Tourism for Visit Wales by Smörgåsbord, Weber Shandwick and icrossing
- South African Tourism - Discover Your South Africa by The Brighter Group
Best Destination Campaign - Region
- 'Discover the Icehotel' – Accord Marketing & Discover the World by Accord Marketing
- Legends of Catalonia, the land of Barcelona. by Catalan Tourist Board
- Not Winter Games by BBDO España/DEC BBDO on behalf of Canary Islands Tourism
- 'What would you like your children to remember?’ by BBDO España/DEC BBDO on behalf of Canary Islands Tourism
- U.S. Civil Rights Trail by Luckie and the Alabama Tourism Department
- Madhya Pradesh Tourism, India by Madhya Pradesh Tourism
- Brabant is Open by Scheepens / VisitBrabant
- "Tourism Center of Portugal - Preferred Destination" by Tourism Center of Portugal
Best PR Campaign
- Malta Tourism Authority: Valletta 2018 by Brighter Group, a Finn Partners Company
- We've Come a Long Way by Jago and Tourism NI
- #CoverTheProgress by Ketchum and Discover Puerto Rico
- First World Bee Day PR Campaign by Slovenian Tourist Board
- Lost Skills campaign by Travelopia: The Moorings | Sunsail
Best Digital Campaign in Tourism
- Join me in Jamaica by Brighter Group
- TBC Asia 2018 by Cinnamon Hotel Management Ltd
- Destination Abu Dhabi 2018 by Department of Culture and Tourism
- VisitBritain - #GreatBritishSurprise by Digital Visitor
- Wanderers - powered by G Adventures by G Adventures
- Discover Your South Africa by Ginger Juice for South African Tourism
- #keyframe19: Plenty of influencers – and no ads, please by Hamburg Marketing GmbH
- iClick Interactive x Palazzo Versace Hotel: Expanding Brand Presence in Digital China by iClick Interactive Asia Limited
- Kerala Blog Express 5 by Kerala Tourism
- Tourism and Events Queensland - #GoForGold with the Queensland Games by MDSG and Hills Balfour
- Serbia Moments by National Tourism Organisation of Serbia
- MTV in Western Australia by SLC Representation
Best Digital Influencer in the Industry
- #LoveAntiguaBarbuda 2018 by Brighter Group, a Finn Partners Company
- Archipelago Guide For An Accidental Traveller by Citynomadi Ltd
- Abu Dhabi Destination Campaign by Department of Culture and Tourism
- Sailing in the British Virgin Islands with The Moorings and Simon Shaw by Travelopia: The Moorings | Sunsail
- Nassau Paradise Island & Find Us Lost by VERB Interactive
Best in Wellness
- Navarino Challenge by Active Media
- In This Life Wellness Travel - World's First Online Booking Site for Wellness Resorts, Hotels, Retreats & Spas by In This Life Wellness Travel
- Santani Resort and Spa - Best in the World by Santani Resort and Spa
- Connecting travelers to life enriching experiences by Vacayou Wellness & Active Travel
Best in Responsible Tourism
- Green Motion Environmental Strategy by Green Motion International
- Turizem Bohinj - Creating Sustainable Destination Model
Best in Adventure
- Rubondo Island Camp, Rubondo Island National Park, Lake Victoria, Tanzania by Asilia Africa
- Alice in 7 Wonderlands by BBDO España/DEC BBDO on behalf of Canary Islands Tourism
- Explore launches short break: Discover Chernobyl by Explore
- Women’s Expeditions by Intrepid Travel
- Guyana as a Leading Sustainable Adventure Destination by LOTUS
- Creating The Closest Thing To Flying by Rooster PR
- Alpe-Adria-Trail by Slovenian Tourist Board, Kaernten Werbung and PromoTurismo FVG
- Jordan Trail by The Jordan Trail Association
- Getting off the beaten track in Northern Thailand....by Tuk Tuk by The Tuk Tuk Club
Best Food Destination
- Discover Hong Kong’s Food Scene Like a Local by Hong Kong Tourism Board
- Green Supply Chains by Ljubljana Tourism
- Indore - the city for foodies by Madhya Pradesh Tourism, India
- TastEmotion Costa Brava World Tour – The ultimate dining experience by Patronat de Turisme Girona - Costa Brava
- Santa Monica Restaurant Week 2018 by Santa Monica Travel & Tourism
- Position Taj 51 Buckingham Gate As The Ultimate Destination For Innovative Afternoon Teas in London by Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences
Best in Luxury
- Santorini Luxury Cruises - The experience of a lifetime! by Caldera Yachting
- The Art of Celebration by CNBC
- Carpe Diem Exclusive Boutique Resort Santorini by NEEDaFIXER
- Alpe- Adria- Golf by Slovenian Tourist Board and Kaernten Werbung
Best Attraction
- Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience by Clare County Council
- Dark Sky® Alqueva: A Star Destination by Dark Sky Association
- Les Villages Nature Paris by Groupe Pierre and Vacances
- Sengan-en, Shoko Shuseikan Museum, and Satsuma Kiriko Glassworks Renovation Project by Shimadzu Ltd
- Spike Island by Spike Island Development Company
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter by Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
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