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Special categories
Travel professionals excelling as entrepreneurs, acting as champions of diversity in their business, and making an outstanding contribution to the sector, are all sought for these three individual categories.
The categories are all free to enter, with nominations now open online, and with further information on entry criteria below. The closing date for entries is Friday 9 August.
The John Hays Entrepreneur Award
In tribute to one of travel’s greatest pioneers, John Hays, founder of the UK’s largest independent travel agency Hays Travel, this award recognises the true entrepreneurial spirit of an outstanding personality who has disrupted the travel industry.
Entrants must be the founder or co-founder of their business and be able to demonstrate how they have innovatively built their company and will deliver sustainable future growth.
Besides receiving the trophy, this year’s winner will be invited to participate in at least four business advice sessions with members of the Hays Travel board following the awards, and to address the TTG 30 Under 30, among other additional benefits.
Entry and judging process
Entries for The John Hays Entrepreneur Award will close at midnight on 9 August 2024 and a shortlist of finalists will be selected. Finalists must be available on 11 September 2024 to take part in an in-person judging day at Hays Travel head office in Sunderland, during which finalists will be interviewed by a panel of Hays Travel and TTG judges and a winner chosen.
The Diversity Trailblazer Award
New for 2024, this award celebrates an individual – whether a junior employee or senior exec – who puts diversity and equality at the heart of everything they do, to make their company and/or the wider travel industry a more inclusive place.
Entry and judging process
Entries should relate to actions and activities in the 12 months to 1 June 2024 and you will be asked to outline in 500 words what makes you (or your nominee) a champion for diversity, inclusion and equality.
Entries close midnight on Friday 9 August.
The Travel Legend Award
Presented by the TTG Media team and sponsor Wendy Wu Tours, this award celebrates a unique individual who has made a sustained and lasting contribution to the travel industry.
The winner could be someone who has stood up for the sector on a local, national, or international scale, or an individual who has made a unique contribution to their local community, or charity. They might be a very successful business leader on their own right – but how have they gone beyond their own business to lead others, to influence the wider market, and to effect change?
Entry and judging process
Entries will close on Friday 9 August. Individuals can nominate themselves or a colleague.
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If you would like to be a part of the Travel Industry Awards by TTG 2024, contact us to find out more about the range of sponsorship opportunities available.
Email Matt Roclawski at mroclawski@ttgmedia.com, or call on +44 (0) 203 714 4215
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