ABOUT WOMEN IN TRAVEL

The much-anticipated Travel Weekly Women in Travel Awards are back for 2026. Now in their ninth year, these prestigious awards celebrate the women making an outstanding contribution to the Australian travel industry.

This year’s theme, ‘Never Too Much’, is a celebration of ambition, authenticity and taking up space. Think Vogue-inspired glamour, bold self-expression and owning every part of who you are.

The awards are open to women at every stage of their career. All you need to do is demonstrate excellence, dedication to the travel industry and a commitment to driving positive change.

Entry is completely free, so there’s nothing to lose and everything to gain. We’ve also introduced a new nomination feature, making it easier than ever to shine a spotlight on an exceptional woman deserving of recognition.

New for 2026 are the Travel Advisor of the Year and Unsung Hero categories, alongside updated criteria for Business Development Manager (BDM) and Reservation Executive/Manager of the Year.

Winners will be revealed at our glamorous awards ceremony at The Ivy, Sydney.

Ready to strike a pose? Enter today.

key dates

Entries Open

Monday, 20 July

On-Time Entries Close

Friday, 25 September

Late Entries Close

Friday, 2 October

Last chance for early bird tickets!

Tuesday, 3 November

Finalists Announced

Wednesday, 4 November

Awards Night​

Wednesday, 2 December

WOMEN IN TRAVEL
- 2025 - REACH NEW HEIGHTS

WOMEN
IN TRAVEL
- 2025 -
REACH NEW
HEIGHTS

categories

Aviation

BDM of the Year (NEW)

Cruise

Employer of the Year

Entrepreneur of the Year

Executive Leader of the Year

Male Champion of Change

Marketer of the Year

Mentor of the Year

PR of the Year

Reservation Executive / Manager of the Year

Rising Star of the Year

Sustainable Practices Champion

Tour Operators / Wholesaler

Tourism Board / Representative of the Year

Travel Advisor of the Year

Travel Tech

Unsung Hero (NEW)

Woman of the Year

SECTOR

Aviation

Cruise

Tour Operators / Wholesaler

Travel Tech

Job Function

BDM of the Year (NEW)

Executive Leader of the Year

Marketer of the Year

PR of the Year

Reservation Manager / Executive of the Year

Tourism Board / Representative of the Year

Travel Advisor of the Year

Changemaker Categories

Employer of the Year

Entrepreneur of the Year

Male Champion of Change

Mentor of the Year

Rising Star of the Year

Sustainable Practices Champion

Unsung Hero (NEW)

Woman of the Year

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Nomination Form

Nominate a peer in travel you think deserves a spot in the Women in Travel Awards. Your message will be shared with them, so make it count!

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