The Individual Categories at this year’s Travel Marketing Awards celebrate the exceptional talent, creativity and leadership driving innovation across the travel marketing industry. Open to professionals at every stage of their career, these categories are free of charge to enter, making them an accessible opportunity to showcase outstanding personal achievement.
Entries close on Wednesday 3 June, and the winners will be revealed at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday 16 July at the London Marriott Grosvenor House.
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES
RISING STAR IN TRAVEL MARKETING
Nominate a colleague to celebrate emerging talent making a strong impression early in their career.
Open to those relatively new to travel marketing or PR, this award recognises creativity, initiative, and impact beyond experience level. Whether they’ve introduced fresh ideas, delivered standout campaigns, or demonstrated exceptional drive and innovation, this is your opportunity to showcase their achievements so far.
We’re looking for individuals who are not yet established leaders but are already turning heads — individuals who are pushing boundaries, embracing new approaches, and contributing meaningfully to their organisation or clients.
ENTRY FORM QUESTIONS - accepting nominations only
Experience
How long has your nominee been working in travel marketing or PR, and what are their key responsibilities?
Highlights
Share examples of campaigns, projects, or initiatives your nominee has contributed to or led, and the results achieved.
Creativity
Provide examples of fresh ideas, innovative thinking, or ways your nominee has gone beyond what would typically be expected at their level.
Impact
Explain how your nominee has contributed to their organisation or clients, and why you believe they stand out as an emerging talent.
TRAVEL CONTENT CREATOR
Open to content creators who are creating meaningful connections with their audiences and delivering real impact for travel brands and destinations.
Open to Content Creators across all platforms, this award celebrates those who consistently produce high-quality, engaging content that inspires, informs, and drives action. Whether through storytelling, visual creativity, or authentic recommendations, Creators should demonstrate a clear and compelling voice, alongside a strong understanding of their audience.
ENTRY FORM QUESTIONS
About you
What channels do you create content for, who is your audience, and what is your niche or focus within travel?
Evidence
Share examples of your best or most impactful content, including objectives and performance (e.g. reach, engagement, conversions).
Engagement and Growth
Explain your approach to storytelling, creativity, and building an authentic connection with your audience.
Impact
Provide evidence of how your content has influenced audiences or delivered results for brands, destinations, or partners.
TRAVEL MARKETER OF THE YEAR
Celebrating an individual who demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and impact in 2025.
Open to senior marketers and established professionals, this award recognises those who have made a significant contribution to their organisation, brand, or the wider industry over the past year. Entrants should showcase strategic thinking, innovative campaign delivery, and measurable results that have driven growth, engagement, or brand transformation.
We’re looking a leader who not only delivered excellence in their own work but also inspires teams and actively nurtures the next generation of talent. Whether through bold campaigns, effective leadership, or industry influence, this category honours those setting the benchmark for others to follow.
If you are driving change, delivering impact at scale, and leading with vision in a competitive and evolving landscape, this is your opportunity to be recognised as TMG’s Travel Marketer of the Year.
ENTRY FORM QUESTIONS
Role and responsibilities.
Outline your position, scope of influence, and key objectives during 2025.
2025 highlights
Share examples of standout campaigns, strategies, or initiatives you led, including objectives and measurable results.
Leadership and innovation
Provide examples of how you’ve inspired your team, driven creative thinking, and introduced new approaches or ideas.
Impact
Explain your contribution to your organisation, brand, or the wider industry, including how you’ve supported or developed others and why you stand out as a leader.
TRAVEL PR OF THE YEAR
Celebrating an individual who delivered exceptional PR campaigns that captured attention and generated results in 2025.
This award honours PR professionals who have demonstrated strategic thinking, creativity, and a deep understanding of media and audience engagement. Entries should showcase impactful storytelling, strong media relations, and the ability to generate high-quality coverage across relevant channels.
We’re looking for someone whose work went beyond press releases – generating genuine buzz and delivering measurable outcomes. Whether through innovative partnerships, newsworthy moments, or clever use of channels, this category rewards an individual who is making a real difference.
If your work has shaped perceptions, influenced audiences, and delivered standout results in a competitive media landscape, this is your opportunity to be recognised as TMG’s Travel PR of the Year.
ENTRY FORM QUESTIONS
Role and responsibilities.
Outline your position, scope of influence, and key objectives during 2025.
2025 highlights
Share examples of standout campaigns, strategies, or initiatives you led, including objectives and measurable results.
Leadership and innovation
Provide examples of how you’ve inspired your team, driven creative thinking, and introduced new approaches or ideas.
Impact
Explain your contribution to your organisation, brand, or the wider industry, including how you’ve supported or developed others and why you stand out as a leader.