Creative Tourism Awards
Created by the Creative Tourism Network®, the Creative Tourism Awards aim to reward companies, projects, and destinations worldwide that foster this new generation of tourism, characterized by the active participation of tourists in artistic and creative activities.
Internationally recognized for its actions in favor of more innovative and sustainable tourism, the Creative Tourism Network® works with a panel of prestigious experts headed by Professor Greg Richards, co-inventor of the creative tourism concept, to determine and guarantee the respect of the Best Practices of Creative Tourism.
Thus, the international jury of the Creative Tourism Awards selects five winners every year from hundreds of initiatives and destinations that are notable for their commitment to this emerging sector.
The authenticity and creativity of the proposals, as well as the promoters’ interest in involving locals and tourists in the co-creation of their experiences, were particularly appreciated. In addition to the recognition, the winners were offered promotional tools and services.
Creative Tourism Awards Focuses & new subcategories:
Great News! Subcategories have been created to reflect Creative Tourism’s diversity, which incredibly increases your chances of being selected! For instance, “Your lodging offer is creative, but also meets the criteria of “rural tourism” and “kids friendly”? Maximize your chances by applying for as you wish!
Creative Tourism Awards Categories
Best Creative Destination
Whether it’s a village, a megalopolis, an island, or a rural area, if your destination radiates a vibrant atmosphere, capable of inspiring renowned artists as well as creative tourists, if your intangible heritage and know-how are attractive to both residents and foreign visitors, if your political decision-makers have created a virtuous ecosystem that involves both communities and public authorities… then your destination could be the one! There are plenty of focus areas to apply for!
Best Strategy for Creative Tourism Development
Whether you’re a private consultant, a DMO, or more generally a creative thinker, this category aims to reward the best strategies, whether already implemented or not, that use Creative Tourism as a lever for sustainable development. This category is open to previous studies, and projects already completed or in progress.
Best Creative Travel Agency – Tour operator
Does your travel agency or tour operator offer creative, alternative tourism? Do you offer your customers the chance to enjoy creative and authentic experiences that, at the same time, benefit local life? Whether your business is large or small, you could be one of the winners.
Best Creative Travel Planner – Travel Advisor
Do you offer creative and authentic experiences in the composition of your tailor-made trips? If you’re keen to offer trips that put people and sharing at the heart of their experience, don’t hesitate to send us your application!
Best Creative Lodging
Whether your accommodation is a campsite, a glamping site, an inn, a rural B&B, a five-star hotel, or an eco-lodge, the essential thing is that it’s creative! What is your storytelling, your customer experience, and above all, what creative activities do you offer your guests? If you’ve read this far, you’ve certainly got a chance in this category and its many specific focuses!
Best Creative Experience
Whether you’re an artist, a craftsman, an art school, or a company, what’s important is the Creative Tourism experience or experiences you offer! Are dance, music, crafts, textiles, food, or wine at the heart of your workshops, through which tourists can learn about the local culture from the locals? This is the category for you! And don’t forget to select specific focuses that will multiply your chances of winning!
APPLICATIONS
Complete your registration.
Before the given deadline
International promotion campaign.
APPLICATION RULES
1 – Each applicant can submit several proposals as well as the same proposal in several categories.
2 – All applicants must have been in operation for at least 6 full months (except “Best strategy” which might not have been implemented yet).
3 – Applications must reach the Creative Tourism Network® before January 18th, 12 a.m. GMT.
4 – Applications must be sent through this e-form. Eventual complementary documents (videos, for instance), should be sent by wetransfer, dropbox, drive, etc) through a link at the end of the e-form, and NOT in a separate email.
5- The information and data in the e-form will be used for the selection process and partly for the winners’ promotion.