The Best Travel ad Internet Advertising Awards!
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Best Travel ad
Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Travel ad as part of the annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. We believe that judging your creative talent should be based on a peer group within that industry.
Now in its 12th year, the IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Here is your chance to stand out from your competitors and win the recognition you deserve.
Best advertising are selected by judges who review the entered advertising using the seven criteria below:
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Creativity
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Innovation
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Impact
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Design
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Copywriting
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Use of the medium
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Memorability
As a participant, you will receive:
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An independent evaluation of your Travel ad by independent expert judges
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Valuable feedback to help Benchmark your efforts against other Travel ad industry advertising.
If your site wins a Travel ad IAC Award, you will also
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A beautiful Crystal Statue or certificate of achievement to display proudly
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Higher visibility for your company and yourself
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A great marketing opportunity to promote your company to the media
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Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
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The admiration of peers, friends and co-workers – maybe even a raise!
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A personal achievement for your resume
Each year the Web Marketing Association's IAC Award Competition names the Best Travel ad. The winners are selected by judging the entered creative using seven criteria - design, ease of use, copywriting, interactivity, use of technology, innovation and content. Entries not selected as best Travel ad are also eligible for an Outstanding Advertising Award.
Setting Travel ad Trends and making Travel ad News
Entering the WebAwards can help keep you up on Travel ad Trends by showing you how other Travel ad advertising compare to the overall Internet standards. You also can make Travel ad news if you have the Best Travel ad. Travel ad news letters will want to cover you win bringing you additional visibility within your industry.
Here are past Travel ad winners:
| Year | Entry Name | Award Level | Winner |
| 2016 | Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions #VanGogh2015 | Best Travel Integrated Ad Campaign | Expedia Media Solutions |
| 2016 | Skyjet App | Best Travel Mobile Application | Skyjet |
| 2016 | Vail Dynamic Creative Campaign | Best Travel Online Campaign | Faction |
| 2016 | VisitDemark Explore Campaign | Best Travel Online Video | VisitDenmark & Expedia Media Solutions |
| 2016 | Vivid Sydney 2015 Campaign | Best Travel Rich Media Online Campaign | PacificLink iMedia Limited |
| 2016 | Emirates Connect 4 | Best Travel Social Media Campaign | Atmosphere Proximity |
| 2016 | Dubai Tourism Global Platform | Best Travel Website | Atmosphere Proximity |
| 2015 | Georgia Department of Economic Development Email with Atlanta Magazine | Best Travel Email Message | Miles and Georgia Department of Economic Development |
| 2015 | The Great British Afternoon Tea | Best Travel Email Message Campaign | Expedia Media Solutions |
| 2015 | Delaware Tourism Rebranding Integrated Campaign | Best Travel Integrated Ad Campaign | Miles and Delaware Tourism Office |
| 2015 | Graceland Rock & Rollout Sweepstakes | Best Travel Online Campaign | Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. |
| 2015 | Grand Junction VCB 2014 E-Newsletter Campaign | Best Travel Online Newsletter Campaign | Miles and Grand Junction VCB |
| 2015 | What is your ideal holiday? | Best Travel Rich Media Online Campaign | Biborg |
| 2015 | Dry Tortugas National Park Hashtag Campaign | Best Travel Social Media Campaign | BlackDog Advertising |
| 2015 | Kentucky Tourism Responsive Website Design | Best Travel Website | Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism |
| 2014 | Sabre Red Mobile Workspace | Best Computer: Software Online Video, Best Travel Online Video | Sabre Travel Network |
| 2014 | Atlanta eNewsletter | Best Travel Email Message | USDM |
| 2014 | Travix International XSMAIL Campaign | Best Travel Email Message Campaign | Ematters | Realtime Marketing & Tripolis International |
| 2014 | Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority | Best Travel Integrated Ad Campaign | R&R Partners |
| 2014 | Switzerland Tourism Runs High-Impact LIQWID® Ads “Pure White” Campaign | Best Travel Online Ad | LIQWID |
| 2014 | Promotions Hub: Plan Smart From the Start | Best Travel Online Campaign | Cvent Supplier Network, Promotions Hub |
| 2014 | San Francisco Leisure Email Redesign | Best Travel Online Newsletter Campaign | San Francisco Travel Association & Miles |
| 2014 | Rideshare Banners | Best Travel Rich Media Online Ad | Renee Fraser, Fraser Communications |
| 2014 | Hong Kong Tourism Board: Be My Guest | Best Travel Social Media Campaign | Pixo Punch Limited |
| 2014 | Colorado Springs Visitor Website | Best Travel Website | USDM |
| 2013 | Curators of Sweden | Best Public Relations Social Media Campaign | Volontaire |
| 2013 | Ready for Anywhere Getaway | Best Shopping Social Media Campaign | Overdrive Interactive |
| 2013 | "Wettermail" (weather mail) | Best Travel Email Message | rabbit eMarketing GmbH |
| 2013 | I AM ATL campaign | Best Travel Integrated Ad Campaign | Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| 2013 | Fork Lauderdale Dining App | Best Travel Mobile Application | Starmark |
| 2013 | Pigeon Forge Winterfest 2011-2012 | Best Travel Online Campaign | Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism |
| 2013 | Delaware online newsletter campaign | Best Travel Online Newsletter Campaign | Miles—Delaware Tourism Office |
| 2013 | Southern California CityPASS Video | Best Travel Online Video | CityPASS |
| 2013 | LVCVA - Know the Code (Prince Harry) | Best Travel Social Media Campaign | R&R Partners |
| 2013 | Nature Valley Trail View | Best Travel Website | Your Majesty Co. and McCann NY |
| 2012 | Passport America | Best Airline Interactive Application | Nobox |
| 2012 | Passport America | Best Airline Social Media Campaign, Best Travel Social Media Campaign | Nobox |
| 2012 | B Connected Mobile | Best Entertainment Mobile Application | Boyd Gaming Corporation |
| 2012 | Lesotho High Commission - Malaysia | Best Information Services Website, Best Investment Website | World Wide Web Domination |
| 2012 | Bag-A-Day Giveaway | Best Retail Social Media Campaign, Best Shopping Social Media Campaign | Overdrive Interactive |
| 2012 | Personalized Birthday-E-Mailing | Best Travel Email Message | rabbit eMarketing GmbH |
| 2012 | Discover Asia Now - Your Perfect Asian Vacation | Best Travel Integrated Ad Campaign | Miles - Discover Asia Now |
| 2012 | VISIT FLORIDA's Florida Fan Game | Best Travel Interactive Application | Miles - VISIT FLORIDA |
| 2012 | EpicMix Season 2 | Best Travel Mobile Application | SapientNitro |
| 2012 | Atlanta Summer Campaign | Best Travel Online Campaign | Atlanta Convention & Visitors Authority |
| 2012 | You'll Never Forget It | Best Travel Online Video | G Adventures |
| 2012 | AAASNE Fall Travel Partner Campaign | Best Travel Rich Media Online Ad | Overdrive Interactive |
| 2012 | Adventures by Disney Website | Best Travel Website | Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Online/CIBO |
| 2011 | St. Pete Oil Message Campaign | Best E-zine Email Message Campaign, Best Leisure Email Message Campaign, Best Marketing Email Message Campaign, Best Travel Email Message Campaign | Miles Media |
| 2011 | Carnival Magic | Best Entertainment Website, Best Travel Website | BGT Partners |
| 2011 | InterContinental Hotels Concierge Insider Guides iPad App | Best Travel Mobile Application | InterContinental Hotels Group |
| 2011 | Webjet Dynamic Creative Ad | Best Travel Online Ad | adacado |
| 2011 | Atlanta Summer Co-op Campaign | Best Travel Online Campaign | USDM.net |
| 2011 | Louisiana Travel eNewsletter Program | Best Travel Online Newsletter Campaign | Miles Media |
| 2011 | Pennsylvania Cooperative Rich Media Ad | Best Travel Rich Media Online Ad | Madden Media |
| 2011 | Kentucky Cooperative Rich Media Online Campaign | Best Travel Rich Media Online Campaign, Best Of Show Rich Media Online Campaign | Madden Media for Kentucky Department of Travel |
| 2011 | Florida Live | Best Travel Social Media Campaign | Miles Media |
| 2010 | Visit Charlotte - Holiday | Best Travel Email Message Campaign | USDM.net |
| 2010 | Vegas Bound | Best Travel Integrated Ad Campaign | Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority |
| 2010 | My Disney Video Planner | Best Travel Interactive Application | Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Online |
| 2010 | iVisitLauderdale: Official Fort Lauderdale Travel iGuide Application | Best Travel Mobile Application | Miles Media |
| 2010 | Did You Know? - Gummy Bears | Best Travel Online Campaign | Digital Surgeons |
| 2010 | Online Newsletter campaign for VISIT FLORIDA | Best Travel Online Newsletter Campaign, Best Of Show Online Newsletter Campaign | Miles Media |
| 2010 | LVCVA: Chinchili Advertisement | Best Travel Rich Media Online Ad | Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority |
| 2010 | Miami Summer In-State Co-op | Best Travel Rich Media Online Campaign | USDM.net |
| 2010 | MGM Grand Tweet Sins | Best Travel Websites | MGM MIRAGE |
| 2009 | Grand Junction eZine Program | Best Travel Email Message Campaign | Grand Junction VCB & Miles Media |
| 2009 | Travel Alberta Summer | Best Travel Integrated Ad Campaign | Palm Arnold Communication |
| 2009 | My Vail Vacation | Best Travel Interactive Application | HL2 |
| 2009 | Hilton HHonors No Blackout Dates Campaign | Best Travel Online Ad | Hilton HHonors |
| 2009 | Toronto Holiday Campaign | Best Travel Online Campaign | Tourism Toronto |
| 2009 | VISIT FLORIDA Special Interest eMagazine Golf Program | Best Travel Online Newsletter Campaign | VISIT FLORIDA & Miles Media |
| 2009 | Olympus Yahoo page take-over | Best Travel Rich Media Online Ad | McCann Worldgroup Hong Kong |
| 2009 | Olympus | Best Travel Rich Media Online Campaign | McCann Worldgroup Hong Kong |
| 2009 | Adventures by Disney 2009 Site Redesign | Best Travel Websites | Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online |
| 2008 | Brand Atlanta - What Captures You? | Best Travel Ads The Client Did Not Pick | USDM.net |
| 2008 | Receipe Gift Card | Best Travel Email Message | Aristotle |
| 2008 | Beaches of South Walton - Winter Romance Campaign | Best Travel Email Message Campaign | USDM.net |
| 2008 | Alamo Florida Car Radio Campaign | Best Travel Integrated Ad Campaign | Agence Braque |
| 2008 | Las Vegas Free Will | Best Travel Interactive Application | Critical Mass |
| 2008 | Funship Island | Best Travel Microsite/landing Page | Avenue A | Razorfish |
| 2008 | Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn Online Ad | Best Travel Online Ad | TIG Global |
| 2008 | Know & Tell | Best Travel Online Campaign | 15 letters inc. |
| 2008 | VISIT FLORIDA Special Interest eMagazine Program | Best Travel Online Newsletter Campaign | VISIT FLORIDA & Miles Media |
| 2008 | Stowe "I Found It" | Best Travel Rich Media Online Ad | Kelliher Samets Volk |
| 2007 | Miami, FL - Festival Season Campaign | Best Travel Email Message Campaign | USDM.net |
| 2007 | "Explorer" Video Newsletter | Best Travel Email Message, Best Of Show Email Message | IQ Interactive |
| 2007 | Orbitz: The Dancing Bride | Best Travel Integrated Ad Campaign | 15 letters inc. |
| 2007 | WDW Customized Maps | Best Travel Interactive Application | Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Online |
| 2007 | Jealous Penguin | Best Travel Microsite/landing Page | DDB Chicago / Domani Studios |
| 2007 | Texas Tourism - Tawk Texan Name | Best Travel Online Ad | TM Interactive |
| 2007 | DisneyParks Dreams Profiler | Best Travel Online Campaign | Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Online in conjunction with Yellow Shoes Advertising |
| 2007 | Great Florida Getaways e-Magazines | Best Travel Online Newsletter Campaign | VISIT FLORIDA & Miles Media Group |
| 2007 | Stowe "Find Yours" Banner | Best Travel Rich Media Online Ad | Kelliher Samets Volk |
| 2007 | Experience Queensland Campaign | Best Travel Rich Media Online Campaign | Citrus |
| 2006 | Raleigh Fall Events | Best Transportation Email Message Campaign | Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| 2006 | Atlantic City Guys Getaway | Best Travel Email Message | Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority |
| 2006 | Pigeon Forge Summer Family | Best Travel Email Message Campaign | Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism |
| 2006 | Vail Big Snow Campaign | Best Travel Integrated Ad Campaign | nurun | ant farm |
| 2006 | Vail Desktop SnowMate 3.0 | Best Travel Interactive Application | AdTools – Vail Resorts |
| 2006 | Freedom of the Seas | Best Travel Microsite/landing Page | Arnold Worldwide / IQ Interactive |
| 2006 | AirTran Sliding Billboard | Best Travel Online Ad | Cramer-Krasselt |
| 2006 | Texas Tourism - It's like a whole other country | Best Travel Online Campaign | TM Interactive |
| 2006 | Wyoming Roundup Electronic Travel Magazine | Best Travel Online Newsletter Campaign | Miles Media Group |
| 2006 | Block Party Bash | Best Travel Rich Media Online Ad, Best Of Show Rich Media Online Ad | Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online |
| 2005 | Home & Villa Promotion | Best Travel Email Message | Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce Visitor & Convention Bureau |
| 2005 | Fort Worth Willie Nelson Picnic Campaign | Best Travel Email Message Campaign | Fort Worth CVB |
| 2005 | Air Canada 'You and I' | Best Travel Integrated Ad Campaign | Marketel |
| 2005 | Vail Resorts SnowMate 2.0 | Best Travel Interactive Application | AdTools and Vail Resorts |
| 2005 | 2005 Royal Caribbean Interactive Cruise Planner Experience | Best Travel Microsite/landing Page | IQ interactive |
| 2005 | SFCVB tourism mini website | Best Travel Online Ad | Eleven Inc. |
| 2005 | Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces | Best Travel Online Campaign | Avenue a | Razorfish |
| 2005 | October eNewsletter | Best Travel Online Newsletter Campaign | Beaches of South Walton |
| 2005 | Disney | Best Travel Rich Media Online Ad | Arc Worldwide |
| 2004 | Tourism Sweepstakes | Best Travel Email Marketing Campaign Using Html | Ant Farm Interactive |
| 2004 | Vail Resorts SnowMate | Best Travel Interactive Application | AdTools - Digital Marketing Concepts, inc. |
| 2004 | TQ interstitial | Best Travel Interstitial Campaign | PALM Publicité Marketing |
| 2004 | GDITT eCRM | Best Travel Newsletter Html Email Campaign | Ant Farm Interactive |
| 2004 | Why Canada? 2 | Best Travel Rich-media Campaign | Fourth Wall Media |
| 2003 | Bellagio Hotel and Casino Winter Email Campaign | Best Travel Email Marketing Message Using Rich Media | Bellagio Hotel and Casino |
| 2003 | HVCB Custom Minisite | Best Travel Integrated Advertising Campaign | Disney Online and Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau |
| 2003 | Orbitz Interactive Popunder Campaign | Best Travel Pop-up/under Campaign | Otherwise Incorporated |
| 2003 | Holland America Caribbean Experience Shoshkele | Best Travel Rich-media Advertisement | DDB Seattle |
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