Put Your Property in the Spotlight
Nominate your property for the Travel Excellence Awards and celebrate the experience your guests remember.
WHY NOMINATE
Showcase Your Exceptional Stay
A Travel Excellence Award gives your property a distinctive mark of achievement, helping travellers, partners, and the wider hospitality community see what sets your stay apart.
Presented by TripZilla, a leading digital travel publication reaching over 20 million travellers in Southeast Asia every month, the awards spotlight properties with a clear point of excellence, whether in service, design, comfort, character, value, or the overall hospitality experience.
If your property stands out in one of the Travel Excellence Star categories, nominate it for consideration.
What a Win Can Do for Your Property
Increase Guest Confidence
Reinforce guests’ decision to stay with you.
Strengthen Your Brand Story
Turn your strongest qualities into a clear, memorable distinction.
Recognise the Team Behind the Win
Celebrate the people and service culture behind every memorable stay.
Support Your Marketing and Publicity Efforts
Use your win across digital, PR, sales, and on-property channels.
THE STARS
Which Star Best Defines Your Excellence?
The Travel Excellence Stars recognise properties with clear points of distinction. Select the Star category that best represents what your property is known for.
Properties with distinct strengths across different areas may be nominated for more than one Star category.
Boutique Star
For intimate, characterful stays where charm, design, and distinctive personality come together.
Business Star
For stays that serve the modern professional with convenience, comfort, efficiency, and ease.
Family Star
For welcoming properties that make family travel more comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable for all ages.
Luxury Star
For exceptional stays where refined service, elevated comfort, and thoughtful details define the experience.
Resort Star
For properties that are destinations in themselves, offering top tier amenities and a memorable retreat.
Rising Star
For fast-rising gems making a strong impression through concept, service, and guest experience.
Style Star
For trendsetting stays with striking aesthetics, strong personality, and memorable visual appeal.
Serviced Residence Star
For properties that combine home-like comfort with the ease of hospitality.
Value Star
For quality stays that deliver comfort, convenience, and a rewarding experience at an accessible price point.
Nomination Period
The 2026 Travel Excellence Awards are open from:
1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027
THE PROCESS
From Nomination to Results
Once your property is nominated, our team will review the submission and move accepted nominations through the evaluation process.
Submit Your Property
Complete the nomination form with your property details and selected Star category.
Application Review
Your nomination will be reviewed, and you will be informed by email within 3 working days.
Property Evaluation
Accepted nominations proceed to evaluation based on criteria relevant to the selected Star category.
Results Notification
You will be informed of the evaluation result within 30 days.
FEES
Nomination Fee — USD280 per Star category
Refunded if your nomination is rejected.
Winner's Package — USD1,280 per winning category
Required upon being notified of a win.
WINNER ENTITLEMENTS
What Winners Receive
Winning properties receive official recognition under their awarded Star category, along with assets to help share the achievement with guests, partners, and the wider travel community.
Winner Title
Use the prestigious title of Winner in your awarded Star category.
Licensed Award Logo Use
Display the Travel Excellence Awards logo across approved marketing and communication channels.
Award Certificate
Receive an official certificate recognising your property’s win.
Winner Label
Use the winner label to highlight your achievement across guest-facing touchpoints.
Winners List Inclusion
Be featured on the Travel Excellence Awards winners list.
Property Description
Receive a short description of your property on the Travel Excellence Awards website.
TripZilla.com Feature Mention
Receive a mention of your winning property in a feature article on TripZilla.com.
PUBLICITY
How Winners Can Publicise Their Win
Winning a Travel Excellence Award gives your property a meaningful reason to engage travellers, guests, partners, and media with fresh recognition.
Display the Award Emblem
Add the emblem to your website, booking pages, brochures, and marketing materials.
Showcase It On Property
Display your award at your reception area, lobby, or guest-facing spaces.
Share the News on Social Media
Announce your win and celebrate the team behind the achievement.
Engage the Media
Share your recognition with travel, lifestyle, and trade publications.
Create Award-Inspired Offers
Develop packages, promotions, or experiences linked to your winning Star category.
Reach Guests and Partners
Share the news with past guests, partners, travel agents, and your database.
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