Merit Only. No Public Voting.
Every result across all four Hospitality Awards programmes is decided by independent jury evaluation against published criteria.
From Nomination to Recognition
Choose Your Programme
Select the award programme that fits your organisation or role.
Submit
Complete the official nomination form for your chosen category.
Verification
Our team confirms eligibility and validates the details provided.
Independent Jury
Subject-matter experts assess each entry against published criteria.
Shortlist
The strongest entries advance to the finalist stage.
Merit Selection
Winners are chosen purely on scored merit — never on payment.
Winner Confirmation
Successful organisations and individuals are notified privately.
Gala Celebration
Winners are honoured live at the Dubai gala ceremony.
How Winners Are Scored
Each nomination across all four programmes is scored against six weighted criteria that together total 100%.
Service Excellence
25%Guest experience and care.
Quality & Consistency
20%Reliable standard of offering.
Innovation
15%Differentiation and creativity.
Sustainability
15%Responsible hospitality practice.
Brand & Impact
15%Reputation and market presence.
Value & Integrity
10%Operational and ethical standards.
No public voting, ever. Every decision across International Travel Awards, International Spa Awards, International Restaurant Awards and World GM Awards rests with the independent jury and the published criteria.
Ready to Be Judged on Merit?
Put your organisation forward for independent, merit-based recognition on a global stage.
Submit Your Nomination