Recognizing the Trailblazers in the Travel
Industry of the Asia Pacific Region
AWARDS DECK
What is the event all about?
The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards is a prestigious
awards programme recognising
the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry.
With a keen focus on honouring the best hotels, airlines,
airports, cruise lines, tour operators and travel agencies,
booking platforms, and travel technology, projects, and
initiatives, the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards
programme aims to spotlight key players that
consistently redefine industry standards and elevate
customer experiences.
In an era where travel is both an essential part of life and
an evolving industry, this awards programme provide a
crucial platform for recognition and benchmarking.
What is the event all about?
The event is hosted by Travel Daily Media.
This is the inaugural year of the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards - Asia.
The Asia edition of the awards programme is designed for organisations
throughout the Asia Pacific region, with the exception of Thailand, Malaysia,
Hong Kong, and the Middle East, where we host dedicated awards programs to
recognize excellence in those specific markets.
Why should you join and win?
Let your stakeholders know about your project's success and achievement.
Bring kudos, satisfaction, and recognition to the hard work of your team or company.
Gain unparalleled insights and networking opportunities with experts in the industry.
Showcase your excellence through valuable exposure in Travel Daily Media’s print and
online platforms.
Let your story be written by a credible award-giving body such as Travel Daily Media.
PAST WINNERS
Accor - Premium, Midscale & Economy Division CAFE bai (bai Hotel Cebu)
Marketing Initiative of the Year - Singapore Hotel Restaurant of the Year - Philippines
Air India Express Canary Technologies
Brand Initiative of the Year - India Guest Technology Provider of the Year - Singapore
Aman Resorts CaSoBe (Calatagan South Beach)
New Hotel of the Year - Japan Beach Resort of the Year - Philippines
Sustainable Hotel of the Year - Philippines
ATPI India Pvt. Ltd.
Technology Innovation of the Year - India Changi Airport Group (Singapore)
Airport of the Year in Asia
ATPI Indonesia (PT Global Mandiri Tangguh)
Business Events Travel Agency of the Year - City Link Transportation (Cambodia) Co., Ltd
Indonesia Car Rental Website of the Year - Cambodia
bai Hotel Cebu Clark International Airport
Business Hotel of the Year - Philippines International Airport of the Year - Philippines
BCD Travel Conrad Bali
Employer of the Year - Singapore Sustainable Hotel of the Year - Indonesia
Global Travel Management Company of the Year
- Singapore Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila
Initiative of the Year for Hybrid Events - Philippines
PAST WINNERS
Discovery Suites Inbound Platform Corp
Extended Stay Hotel of the Year - Philippines Emerging Booking Website of the Year - Japan
Discovery Tourism and Trade Services Company InterContinental Osaka
Limited Luxury Hotel of the Year - Japan
Initiative of the Year for Wellness & Retreat -
Vietnam InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
Family Resort of the Year - Vietnam
Edge at Pan Pacific Singapore MICE Hotel of the Year - Vietnam
Dining Concept of the Year - Singapore
InterContinental Singapore
G Mekong Hotel Luxury Hotel of the Year - Singapore
Boutique Hotel of the Year - Cambodia Wedding Hotel of the Year - Singapore
Go City Limited Myanmar Airways International
Connectivity Initiative of the Year - Singapore Full-Service Airline of the Year - Myanmar
Emerging Booking App of the Year - Singapore
Newport World Resorts
Hilton Kathmandu Casino Hotel of the Year - Philippines
New Hotel of the Year - Nepal Sustainability Initiative of the Year - Philippines
Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa Novotel Manila Araneta City
Beach Resort of the Year - Vietnam Midscale Hotel of the Year - Philippines
Wedding Hotel of the Year - Vietnam
PAST WINNERS
NTUC LearningHub Pte Ltd Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Employee Engagement Initiative of the Year - Hotel & Resort Management of the Year - Taiwan
Singapore
SMX Convention Center
Okada Manila Meetings & Conferencing Property of the Year -
MICE Hotel of the Year - Philippines Philippines
Pan Pacific Hotels Group The Ascott Limited Philippines
Hotel Website of the Year - Singapore Brand Initiative of the Year - Philippines
Business Hotel of the Year - Singapore Serviced Apartment of the Year - Philippines
MICE Hotel of the Year - Singapore
The Bayleaf Cavite
Pandaw Cruises Guest Experience of the Year - Philippines
River Cruise Line of the Year - Vietnam
The Farm at San Benito
Premier Village Resort Managed by Accor Lifestyle Hotel of the Year - Philippines
Resort Hotel of the Year - Vietnam
The Travel Corporation
PT SERVR LTD INDONESIA Tour Operator of the Year - Singapore
Hotel App of the Year - Indonesia
The Westin Chennai Velachery
Radisson Blu Pune Kharadi Business Hotel of the Year - India
Sustainability Initiative of the Year - India
The Westin Dhaka
Luxury Hotel of the Year - Bangladesh
PAST WINNERS
Trans Maldivian Airways
Seaplane Airline of the Year - Maldives
Travel Sense Asia
Inbound Tour Operator of the Year - Vietnam
Trip.Biz
Business Travel Booking App of the Year - Singapore
Travel Management Company of the Year - Singapore
W Singapore - Sentosa Cove
Hotel Restaurant of the Year - Singapore
Resort Hotel of the Year - Singapore
WebBeds
Content Marketing of the Year - Asia
Zannier Hotels Bãi San Hô
Initiative of the Year for Cultural Experience - Vietnam
What can you nominate?
Nomination is open to companies in the following travel industry sectors:
Aviation
Cruise Lines
Hospitality
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
External Booking Platforms
Travel Technology
Projects & Initiatives
Eligible companies may nominate projects accomplished in the last 24 calendar months.
If the project was launched prior, it should have undergone a recent upgrade or development.
CATEGORIES
Per country, there will be one winner per category.
AVIATION CRUISE LINES
Full-Service Airline of the Year Luxury Cruise Line of the Year
Low-Cost Airline of the Year Premium Cruise Line of the Year
Regional Airline of the Year River Cruise Line of the Year
Charter Airline of the Year Expedition Cruise Line of the Year
Business Class of the Year Boutique Cruise Line of the Year
Economy Class of the Year Theme Cruise Line of the Year
In-flight Entertainment of the Year New Cruise Ship of the Year
Air Charter of the Year Cruise Itinerary of the Year
Airline Alliance of the Year Cruise Ship Entertainment of the Year
Airline Lounge of the Year Cruise Onboard Dining of the Year
International Airport of the Year Cruise Onboard Wellness of the Year
Domestic Airport of the Year Cruise Line Website of the Year
Regional Airport of the Year Cruise Line App of the Year
Hub Airport of the Year
Airport Lounge of the Year
Airline Website of the Year
Airline App of the Year
CATEGORIES
Per country, there will be one winner per category.
HOSPITALITY Hotel & Resort Management of the Year
Hotel App of the Year
Airport Hotel of the Year Hotel Interior Design of the Year
Beach Resort of the Year Hotel Restaurant of the Year
Bed and Breakfast (B&B) of the Year Hotel Website of the Year
Boutique Hotel of the Year Lifestyle Hotel of the Year
Budget Hotel of the Year Luxury Hotel of the Year
Business Hotel of the Year Meetings & Conferencing Property of the Year
Casino Hotel of the Year MICE Hotel of the Year
Destination Product of the Year Mid-sized Hotel of the Year
Destination Restaurant of the Year Midscale Hotel of the Year
Destination Retailer of the Year New Hotel of the Year
Destination Service of the Year Resort Hotel of the Year
Economy Hotel of the Year Serviced Apartment of the Year
Extended Stay Hotel of the Year Sustainable Hotel of the Year
Family Resort of the Year Themed Hotel of the Year
Heritage Hotel of the Year Villa Resort of the Year
Honeymoon Resort of the Year Wedding Hotel of the Year
CATEGORIES
Per country, there will be one winner per category.
TRAVEL AGENCIES & TOUR OPERATORS
Business Events Travel Agency of the Year
Corporate Travel Agency of the Year
Destination Management Company (DMC) of the Year
Full-Service Travel Agency of the Year
Global Travel Management Company of the Year
Hybrid Online Travel Agency of the Year
Inbound Tour Operator of the Year
Leisure Travel Agency – Multi Location of the Year
Local Travel Management Company of the Year
Online DMC of the Year
Online Travel Agency (OTA) of the Year
Outbound Tour Operator of the Year
Specialty Travel Agency of the Year
Tour Operator of the Year
Touring & Adventure Operator of the Year
Travel Management Company of the Year
Wholesale Tour Operator of the Year
CATEGORIES
Per country, there will be one winner per category.
EXTERNAL BOOKING PLATFORMS
Flight Booking Website of the Year Group Travel Booking Website of the Year
Flight Booking App of the Year Group Travel Booking App of the Year
Hotel Booking Website of the Year Business Travel Booking Website of the Year
Hotel Booking App of the Year Business Travel Booking App of the Year
Car Rental Website of the Year Multi-Modal Booking Website of the Year
Car Rental App of the Year Multi-Modal Booking App of the Year
Vacation Rental Booking Website of the Year Sustainable Travel Booking Website of the Year
Vacation Rental Booking App of the Year Sustainable Travel Booking App
Budget Travel Booking Website of the Year Emerging Booking Website of the Year
Budget Travel Booking App of the Year Emerging Booking App of the Year
CATEGORIES
Per country, there will be one winner per category.
TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY
AI Initiative of the Year Guest Technology Provider of the Year
Airline Tech Provider of the Year Hotel Tech Provider of the Year
Analytics and Reporting Technology of the Year Hospitality Management Software of the Year
AR/VR Travel Technology of the Year Housekeeping Management Software of the Year
Blockchain Initiative of the Year Mobile Check-in/Check-out Solution of the Year
Channel Management Software of the Year Mobile Hospitality Solution of the Year
Cloud-Based Hospitality Technology of the Year Online Booking Engine of the Year
Compliance and Security of the Year Open-Source Initiative of the Year
Connectivity Initiative of the Year Point-of-Sale (POS) System of the Year
Contactless Technology Solution of the Year Property Management System of the Year
Customer Relationship Management System of the Year Revenue Management System of the Year
Data Analytics of the Year Safety and Security Software of the Year
Digital Transformation of the Year Sustainable Travel Technology of the Year
Emerging Technology Initiative of the Year Technology Innovation of the Year
Employee Management Technology of the Year Travel Agent Tech Provider of the Year
Event Management Software of the Year
CATEGORIES
Per country, there will be one winner per category.
TRAVEL RELATED MARKETING
Adventure Park of the Year Advertising Campaign of the Year
Car Rental of the Year Affinity & Collaboration of the Year
Duty Free Initiative of the Year Brand Initiative of the Year
Nature Destination of the Year Content Marketing of the Year
PR & Representation Company of the Year Digital Media Initiative of the Year
Theme Park of the Year Loyalty Programme of the Year
Tourist Attraction of the Year Social Media Campaign of the Year
Tourist Board of the Year Tourism Board Campaign of the Year
Water Park of the Year
PEOPLE
Outstanding Achievement Award of the Year (Open to CEO,
COO, President, MD, and other C-level/top-level
Executives)
CATEGORIES
Per country, there will be one winner per category.
PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
Facilities Upgrade of the Year
Accessibility Initiative of the Year Green Building Design of the Year
Community Engagement Program of the Year Guest Experience of the Year
Community Initiative of the Year Health and Safety Initiative of the Year
Dining Concept of the Year Infrastructure Development of the Year
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Initiative of the Year
Employee Engagement Initiative of the Year Marketing Initiative of the Year
Employee Wellness Program of the Year Medical Tourism Initiative of the Year
Employer of the Year Positive Hospitality of the Year
Environmental Initiative of the Year Sustainability Initiative of the Year
ESG Initiative of the Year Travel Insurance Initiative of the Year
Expedition Initiative of the Year
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
The entries will be reviewed by the judges based on the following criteria:
Uniqueness
What makes the company or initiative stand out from others in the industry?
How does the company or initiative differentiate itself in terms of concept, features, approach, and execution?
To what extent does the company or initiative demonstrate originality and creativity in addressing a particular
need or challenge?
Innovation
What novel strategies, technologies, or solutions does the company or initiative introduce?
How does it push the boundaries of traditional practices or introduce groundbreaking solutions?
Impact
What measurable outcomes or results has the company or initiative achieved?
How has the company or initiative positively influenced stakeholders, whether customers, partners, or the
broader community?
What evidence demonstrates the company or initiative's significant and lasting impact on its target audience
and the industry as a whole?
How can I submit my nomination?
Go to the online Select your Share your project Choose your desired
nomination form category details package
Fill out the required Choose a category that is Prepare a 500-word write-up To maximise your award-
fields. Enter your most suitable for your about the project that you are winning status, the winners
company and successful project. nominating. We suggest using package comes in and gives you
entrant details. the questions in the judging promotional benefits at an
criteria as a guide in doing the exclusive cost that only winning
write-up. companies can access.
Project Details:
Project Title
Project Synopsis
Key achievements
Feedback / Testimonials
Project Photos
Supporting documents
It can be any of the following but not limited to:
Project Deck, Press Releases, Videos, News clippings
JUDGING PANEL
To be announced soon but below are
the past judges for reference
Steve Carroll Florian Kittler Florian Kittler
Head of Hotels and Hospitality Managing Director Senior Partner, Managing Partner
Capital Markets, Asia Pacific Southeast Asia
HVS
CBRE Roland Berger
Is it free to nominate?
Yes, the nomination is free. Should you be successful in winning your
category, you will be notified prior to the awards night but the news will be
embargoed until the event.
All winners will be announced on the Travel Daily Media website and are
entitled to book the Winner's Package, which has inclusions such as seats to
the Awards Dinner and marketing and promotional content. Please select
from one of the Winner's Package options should you be successful in
winning the award.
OPTION 1: OPTION 2: OPTION 3:
ENTITLEMENTS
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AWARD TROPHY
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Facebook reels, TikTok, and other
social media platforms
Full table (10 seats) at the awards
SEATS Four (4) seats at the awards dinner Eight (8) seats at the awards dinner
dinner
BENEFITS OF WINNING THE AWARD
Joining the programme and winning the award gets you a prestigious recognition as one of the
most outstanding companies able to transform the travel industry. It will serve as a testament to
your hard work lauded by a credible panel of travel industry experts.
Network with colleagues and travel
industry peers
The event is exclusive to award winners. Winners will be able to attend
and gather at the prestigious awards ceremony not only to celebrate their
award but also network with colleagues, clients, and co-winners in the
industry.
Attract new business opportunities
Showcase your award, achievements, or new services and solutions through an
advertisement or advertorial that will be published in the
Travel Daily Media digital magazine.
Attain valuable exposure
An article focusing on your winning project and highlighting your achievement as
a winner will be published in the Travel Daily Media websites.
You may also publish the article write-up on your own website, social media
platforms and other chosen media, as well as internally to share pride among
members of the company.
Boost your prestige and credibility
Winners may use the official awards logo as a seal of excellence in promotional materials such as
email signatures, social media posts, and websites. This is the most sought after entitlement that
easily locks in your title as an award-winning company.
Share your success story
Discussing your award-winning project in an interview provides a platform to
communicate its success to stakeholders, peers, and colleagues. Sharing this
achievement not only highlights the recognition your company has received but also
reinforces its status as an award-winning entity.
KEY DATES:
19 3 25
SEPT OCT NOV
Deadline for Announcement Awards Ceremony
submission of entries of results in Singapore
For more information, contact:
JULIE ANNE NUNEZ - DIFUNTORUM
+65 3158 1386 ext. 242
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