IFITT Awards
Each year, IFITT proudly awards individuals who made an outstanding contribution to the IFITT community and the eTourism research field as well as destination marketing organizations (DMO’s) and businesses supporting the travel and tourism industry with technological innovations and solutions.
IFITT members can nominate award winners in the Membership Area.
Deadline: December 31st, 2024
Award categories
“Hannes Werthner” Lifetime Achievement Award
The award is named after Hannes Werthner, a pioneer in the eTourism field, founding the ENTER conference and IFITT in the 1990s. He contributed to the establishment of the field, both by scientific as well as entrepreneurial contributions.
This prestigious award recognizes an outstanding individual from academia, industry, or government who has profoundly shaped the future of tourism and technology. If you know someone with a remarkable career that has advanced the intersection of information technology and tourism, now is the time to nominate them! To nominate a deserving candidate, simply provide a compelling justification of their groundbreaking contributions and how they exemplify the award’s criteria. This is a fantastic opportunity to honor those who have truly made a difference in our field. Don’t miss the chance to highlight their exceptional achievements!
Journal Paper of the Year Award
The prestigious Journal Paper of the Year Award celebrates research excellence and recognizes the most significant and influential research paper published in the field of ICTs in travel and tourism. Winning this award is a milestone that propels the entire field of e-Tourism forward, inspiring future innovations and setting the gold standard for research excellence.
Nominate now to give recognition to the visionaries shaping the future of travel and technology through their research!
Ph.D. Thesis Excellence Award
Recognize and reward the most outstanding Ph.D. research in tourism and technology with the esteemed Ph.D. Thesis Excellence Award! This distinguished honor is awarded to Ph.D. students who have defended exemplary theses between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024.
Recipients will be awarded a certificate, receive recognition on the IFITT website, and enjoy a one-year individual IFITT membership. The awards will be presented at the ENTER25 Ph.D. Workshop.
Nominate a brilliant Ph.D. thesis and bring groundbreaking research to the forefront!
Master’s Thesis Excellence Award
Celebrate academic brilliance in tourism and technology with the Master’s Thesis Excellence Award! This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding Master’s theses defended between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024.
Winners will receive a certificate, acknowledgment on the IFITT website, and a one-year individual IFITT membership. Awards will be presented at the ENTER25 Ph.D. Workshop, with the top three winners invited to present their work.
Nominate a deserving Master’s thesis and help celebrate the future leaders in tourism and technology!
Industry Contribution Award
The Industry Contribution Award is a tribute to the innovators who have left an indelible mark on the e-Tourism industry.
In a world where travel and technology converge to create new possibilities, this award acknowledges the exceptional contributions made by organizations that have transformed the landscape of e-Tourism.
Nominate your candidate now to recognize and celebrate these groundbreaking achievements!