Skift Take
Hand-picked by the Skift team, the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards judging panel includes travel industry veterans, innovators, and global leaders.
With submissions for the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards well underway, we are excited to introduce the first cohort of industry experts that will bring their unique perspectives and experiences to support us in selecting the 2024 Award winners.
The Skift IDEA Awards have undergone a full transformation for 2024, with a new brand identity, new submission process and some exciting new initiatives that we are working on behind the scenes (more to come on that!).
As part of this transformation, we are thrilled to welcome a fresh and diverse group of experts to the fold. We’re confident that as judges, they will help us identify the most groundbreaking and inspiring ideas that are set to redefine the future of travel.
Without further ado, let us introduce you to some of the industry leaders who will be reviewing this year’s submissions:
Aditi Mohapatra
Vice President, Global Social Impact & Sustainability
Expedia Group
Aliya Khan
Vice President Global Design Strategies
Marriott International
Anna Nash
Chief Commercial Officer
Aman
Cara Whitehill
Vice President
Thayer Ventures
Damien Perrot
Global Chief Design, Technical Services and Innovation Officer
Accor Premium, Midscale & Economy brands
Harsha L’Acqua
Founder and CEO
Saira Hospitality
Inge Huijbrechts
Global Senior Vice President Sustainability, Security and Corporate Communications
Radisson Hotel Group
Shannon Guihan
Chief Sustainability Officer
The Travel Corporation (TTC)
Staci Mellman
Chief Marketing Officer
Brand USA
Zina Bencheikh
Managing Director, EMEA
Intrepid Travel
With more judges to be announced soon, we invite all innovators within the travel industry to submit their ideas for consideration, as the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards look to be more exciting and inspiring than ever before.
Haven’t started your submission yet? Start today and celebrate your achievements.
Please note: The Skift Meetings Awards are also back, celebrating the business event industry’s most respected and innovative suppliers for a second year. Interested in finding out more? Head to the website today.
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