Key Points
- The 2025 Skift IDEA Awards spotlight over 240 finalists across seven major criteria groups, highlighting innovation, creativity, and impact within the global travel industry.
- Finalists include a diverse range of companies, individuals, and projects recognized for leadership in areas like technology, sustainability, DEI, and guest experience.
- The awards process showcases the travel ecosystem’s forward-looking, purpose-driven approach, judged by an independent panel of industry experts.
Summary
The 2025 Skift IDEA Awards, now in their seventh year, have announced over 240 finalists from more than 420 global submissions, cementing the awards as a benchmark for excellence in travel innovation. Divided into seven key criteria groups—including Industry Innovators, Change Makers, Creative Thinkers, Problem Solvers, Travel Technology, Short-Term Rentals, and Meetings & Events—the program highlights individuals and organizations driving the industry forward. With categories ranging from sustainability and DEI to technology and guest experience, the awards reflect the sector’s bold, purpose-led evolution, and will be judged by a diverse panel of travel industry leaders.