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25th September 2026
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Nomination Process For Indian Delegations For APAC & Middle East
Standard Process INR 30K + 18% GST (Per Category) USD 400 (All Inclusive)
Fastrack Process INR 50K + 18% GST (Per Category) USD 650 (All Inclusive)

Fastrack Mode Nomination Policy: Nominations submitted under Fastrack Mode will be treated as Jury Nominations. If the nominated profile is not selected, the nomination fee will be fully refunded. We encourage you to use Fastrack Mode if you're seeking a quicker evaluation process, with the assurance of a refund in case of non-selection. No refunds will be given under Standard Application Process.

Note: All Hospitality Award categories are open for Pan India, State Specific, Regional (North, South, East, West, Central & North East India), APAC and Middle East competition. Applicants must select ONE Competition Geography while submitting the nomination. The selected geography will apply to that particular submitted category.

Hotel Excellence Awards

Star-Rated & City Hotels

  • Best 3-Star Hotel of the Year
  • Best 3-Star Business Hotel of the Year
  • Best 4-Star Hotel of the Year
  • Best 4-Star Business Hotel of the Year
  • Best 4-Star MICE Hotel of the Year
  • Best 4-Star Airport Hotel of the Year
  • Best 5-Star Hotel of the Year
  • Best 5-Star Business Hotel of the Year
  • Best 5-Star Heritage Hotel of the Year
  • Best 5-Star Resort of the Year
  • Best 5-Star Wellness & Spa Hotel of the Year
  • Best 5-Star MICE Hotel of the Year
  • Best 5-Star Airport Hotel of the Year
  • Best Boutique Hotel of the Year
  • Best Midscale Hotel of the Year
  • Best Economy Hotel of the Year
  • Best Lifestyle Hotel of the Year
  • Best Sustainable Hotel of the Year
  • Best Technology-Enabled Hotel of the Year

Resort & Leisure Properties

  • Best 5-Star Luxury Resort of the Year
  • Best 4-Star Upscale Resort of the Year
  • Best Boutique Resort of the Year
  • Best Eco Resort of the Year
  • Best Heritage Resort of the Year
  • Best Hills & Mountains Resort of the Year
  • Best Wellness & Spa Resort of the Year
  • Best Nature/Wildlife Resort of the Year
  • Best Beach Resort Award of the Year
  • Best Luxury Villa Resort of the Year
  • Best Glamping Resort of the Year
  • Best Experiential & Adventure Resort of the Year
  • Best Family Resort Award of the Year
  • Best Destination Wedding Resort of the Year
  • Best Lake & Riverside Resort of the Year

Hotel Chains & Hospitality Brands

  • Best Hotel Chain Award of the Year
  • Best Luxury Hotel Chain Award of the Year
  • Best Regional Hotel Chain Award of the Year
  • Best Emerging Hotel Chain Award of the Year
  • Best Hospitality Brand Award of the Year

Tour Operator & Travel Agency Excellence Awards

  • Best Travel Agency of the Year
  • Best Inbound Tour Operator/DMC
  • Best Outbound Tour Operator/DMC
  • Best Visa & Documentation Agency
  • Best Educational & Academic Travel Agency of the Year
  • Best Forex & Travel Assistance Provider
  • Best Travel Insurance Distribution Partner
  • Best Luxury Tour Operator
  • Best DMC in MICE/Wedding/Adventure
  • Best Family Holiday Tour Operator
  • Best Honeymoon Tour Operator
  • Best Group Tour Operator
  • Best Adventure Tour Operator
  • Best Wellness & Medical Tourism Operator
  • Best Cultural & Heritage Tour Operator
  • Best Spiritual & Pilgrimage Tour Operator
  • Best Wildlife & Eco Tourism Operator
  • Best Sports Tourism Operator
  • Best Omni-channel Travel Agency
  • Best Destination Management Company (DMC)
  • Best Corporate Travel Management Company
  • Best Managed Corporate Travel Program
  • Best Domestic Holiday Brand
  • Best International Holiday Brand

Online Travel Platforms & OTA Awards

  • Best Online Travel Agency (OTA) of the Year
  • Best Flight & Railway Booking App of the Year
  • Best Hotel Booking App / Platform of the Year
  • Best Bus Booking Portal / App of the Year
  • Best AI & Smart Itinerary Planning Platform
  • Most Trusted B2C Travel Partner of the Year

Technology Excellence Awards

  • Travel Technology Company of the Year (SaaS / Platforms)
  • Best AI Travel & Hospitality Solution of the Year
  • Best Hotel Property Management System (PMS)
  • Best Hotel Central Reservation System (CRS)
  • Most Trusted Hotel Booking Engine of the Year
  • Best Smart Hospitality Technology Solution
  • Best Revenue Management System (RMS) Award
  • Best Hospitality CRM & Marketing Automation
  • Excellence in Travel Technology Startup (less than 5 years)
  • Emerging Travel Tech Brand
  • Best Emerging B2B Travel Tech Platform
  • Best Disruptive Technology in Travel
  • Best Global Distribution System (GDS) of the Year
  • Best B2B Travel Booking Engine & Aggregator
  • Best MICE & Event Technology Platform
  • Best Travel Loyalty & Rewards Platform
  • Best Travel Booking API & Integration Platform
  • Best Airline Operations Technology
  • Best Airline Passenger Service System (PSS)
  • Best Airport Technology Platform
  • Best Aviation Data & Analytics Solution
  • Best B2B Travel FinTech Solution
  • Most Effective AI Chatbot Tool of the year
  • Best Hospitality Cloud Platform of the Year
  • Best Cloud-Based Travel Management Solution
  • Best Hotel Channel Manager of the Year
  • Best Distribution & Connectivity Platform for Travel & Hospitality
  • Best Digital Ticketing Platform – Rail
  • Best Rail Travel Technology

Aviation, Cruise & Rail Excellence Awards

  • Airline of the Year
  • Fastest Growing Airline
  • Best Cabin Crew Service – Airline
  • Best In-Flight Experience – Airline
  • Best In-Flight Connectivity & Tech Provider
  • Best Business Class Experience – Airline
  • Most Sustainable Airline Initiative
  • Best Regional Airline
  • Airport of the Year
  • Best Digital Smart Airport
  • Best Airport Lounge Experience
  • Best Cruise Booking & Distribution Platform
  • Best Cruise Hospitality Experience
  • Best Cruise Holiday Provider (B2C)
  • Best Cruise Distribution Partner (B2B)
  • Best River Cruise Experience

Fleet & Mobility Awards

  • Best Luxury / Premium Bus Experience of the Year
  • Best Intercity Bus Operator of the Year
  • Leading Pan-India Bus Operator Award
  • Car Rental Company of the Year
  • Best Luxury Chauffeur Service Provider
  • Best Fleet Operator of the Year
  • Airport Transfer Fleet Operator of the Year
  • Best Corporate Fleet Operator Award
  • Fastest Growing Fleet Operator of the Year
  • Best Driver Training Programme of the Year

Leadership Awards

  • Lifetime Achievement Award – Travel, Hospitality & Technology
  • CEO of the Year – Travel & Hospitality
  • CEO of the Year – Travel Technology
  • General Manager of the Year – Luxury & Resorts
  • General Manager of the Year – Business & City Hotels
  • Hospitality Industry Leader of the Year
  • Aviation & Airport Executive of the Year
  • OTA & Digital Travel Leader of the Year
  • Fleet & Mobility Leader of the Year
  • Tour Operator & DMC Leader of the Year
  • MICE & Business Events Leader of the Year
  • Best Corporate Travel Program of the Year (Enterprise)
  • Best Travel Manager / Procurement Leader of the Year (Corporate)
  • Travel & Technology Leader of the Year
  • Tourism Visionary of the Year
  • Sustainable Travel Champion of the Year
  • Women Leader in Travel & Hospitality
  • Emerging Leader of the Year – Travel & Tech
  • Brand Builder of the Year – Travel & Tourism
  • Best Wedding Planner of the Year
  • Best Travel Influencer of the Year

For Participation

Rishi Sharma

9899853065

marcom@brandhonchos.co.in