ibtm world Technology & Innovation Watch Award with EventMBs

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ibtmworld2016logoRECORD ENTRIES FOR 2016

The ibtm world Technology & Innovation Watch Award in partnership with EventMBs has attracted record levels of entries this year.  Open to innovators and talented entrepreneurs with original ideas to showcase the future of the industry through technology the award has generated over 60 entries with first time applications from Hong Kong, India, Tanzania, Turkey, Finland, Norway and Romania.

The value to the winner includes not only the opportunity to showcase their technology and innovations within the ibtm world Innovation Zone, but also exposure to thousands of international industry attendees at ibtm world as well as the international media, both before, during and after the event.

20% of entrants for the Technology and Innovation Watch Awardcompanies have entered previously and are doing so again this year.  “The power of this award, established in 2000, is that every year it attracts new entries as well as repeat applications for those anxious to remain credible with their technology for the industry, so we are delighted that many individuals and companies enter year on year. This time the competitive nature of these award s has shown a really dynamic quality of entrant and the judging panel will have a tough job ahead”.  Said Corbin Ball, Chair of the judging panel.

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The top 10 finalists will be announced on the 10th October with the winner awarded at ibtm world on the 30th November.

 

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Author: Vassilis

Vassilis is the founder and Executive Editor of XeniosWorld, Greece's leading English-language travel trade media since 1997. With 30+ years in media and hospitality, he's worked with over 200 luxury hotels and resorts across Greece. A marketing graduate with postgraduate studies, Vasileios specializes in hotel digital marketing, direct booking strategies, and tourism industry innovation. His insights reach 45,000+ hospitality professionals globally. Based in the UK and Greece, he's passionate about helping hotels leverage technology and data-driven strategies to increase revenue and reduce OTA dependency.