INTERNATIONAL. Entries are now open for The Moodies, the tenth edition of the prestigious annual awards that highlight omnichannel excellence across the airport, travel retail and wider travel ecosytem sectors.

With an eligibility period of 1 August 2022 – 31 July 2023, we will recognise campaigns and initiatives delivered as the travel industry emerges from one of the most challenging periods in its history.

The Moodies embrace the entire travel journey from booking through to end destination, including: airlines; airports (including but not confined to shopping and dining); airport advertising; rail stations; train operators; ferries and cruiselines; hotels; tourist destinations and bureaus; and other travel-related operations.

Entry for the awards is via self-nomination or judges selections and will be charged at US$189 per submission, payable at point of entry.

Award entries are being invited from today until the closing deadline of 11 October.

Entrants will be able to upload supporting documents, information, images and video onto the portal once registration and payment are complete.

Judging Criteria

The judges will be looking for clear objectives, creative and effective implementation and tangible and demonstrable results in the campaign award categories.

They will also consider the structure, presentation and clarity of each entry.

Each entry must include information under the following headings:

•   Total budget (not for publication) & objectives

•   Target audience & strategy

•   Implementation & creativity 

•   Results & evaluation

The written summary component should not exceed 800 words and should relate to work undertaken between 1 August 2022 – 31 July 2023.

Please note: The deadline for submissions is 11 October 2023

It can be submitted in Word or PDF format. Please also provide a short quote (approximately 50 words) to summarise the nomination and a high resolution image that can be used for media purposes (virtual award ceremony, online editorial, print).

In addition, entrants will be able to upload supporting documents, information, images and video to the nomination portal once registration is complete.

Key Dates
Open for Entries – 7 July
Final Deadline – 11 October
Awards Ceremony – 22 November

Enter now