Final Judging Panel For The 2023 Skift IDEA Awards Confirmed

We are thrilled to announce the 2023 judging panel for the Skift IDEA Awards has been confirmed!

The Skift IDEA Awards recognize the most innovative projects coming out of the travel industry, and our independent judging panel play an essential part in the award process.

We are honored to have the support of an esteemed group of individuals for 2023, who all bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

Our 2023 judging panel includes:

Aaron Walton, CEO & Founder, Walton Isaacson
Aditi Mohapatra, Vice President, Global Social Impact & Sustainability, Expedia Group
Aliya Khan, Vice President of Design, Lifestyle Brands at Marriott International
Ashraf Amaani, Group Senior Brand Director, Middle East, Africa & Southeast Asia, Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Colin Nagy, Columnist, Skift
Darrell Wade, Co-Founder & Chairman, Intrepid
Debbie Flynn, Managing Partner, Global Practice Leader, FINN Partners
Fred Reid, Senior Advisor, Surf Air Mobility
Johnny Quach
Chief Product Officer/Chief Marketing Officer, Hostelworld PLC Group
Katalina Mayorga, Co-Founder & CEO, El Camino Travel
Paul Nursey, CEO, Destination Greater Victoria
Robin McClain, Chief Marketing Officer, Destination DC
Shoba Mohan, Founder Partner, RARE India
Tamara Lohan MBE, CEO & Founder, Mr & Mrs Smith

Haven’t started your application for the 2023 Skift IDEA Awards yet? Don’t delay, there is just under a month to complete your submission. Start your application here.