About

Your guide to the Magellan Awards: what they are, why they matter, and how to make them yours.

About the Awards

Ferdinand Magellan was the first explorer to circumnavigate the world. He pushed beyond the known, charted new territory, and set a course that others would follow for centuries. The Magellan Awards were founded to celebrate that exact spirit, and what better industry to do that in than travel?

Since 2008, the best in travel have been honored for their most creative, innovative work in marketing, design, products, and services, with a trophy to prove it. Backed by Travel Weekly, the most trusted voice in the industry, a Magellan Award is the one to win if you are in the business of travel.

A Magellan Award isn't just a trophy. It tells the industry that your work doesn't just meet the standard. It sets it.

About Travel Weekly

Travel Weekly and TravelWeekly.com are the most influential B2B news resources for the travel industry. Via a multimedia portfolio of products, Travel Weekly and TravelWeekly.com deliver all the late-breaking news, analysis and research that travel professionals need to succeed.

In a rapidly changing and competitive marketplace, Travel Weekly and TravelWeekly.com provide travel professionals with a necessary global perspective through in-depth coverage of every business sector, including airline, car rental, cruise, destination, hotel and tour operator as well as technology, economic and governmental issues.

Through its leadership events and key industry alliances, Travel Weekly extends its position as the most influential business publication in the industry.

Why Enter

Making it Count

Here’s what winning actually means.

Industry Recognition

A Magellan Award is a credential recognized across the travel industry as a mark of excellence and outstanding achievement in creativity and innovation. Plus, the statuette is an instant conversation piece that lets the award do your bragging for you, without saying a word.

Media Exposure

Winners are featured in a November issue of Travel Weekly, with digital distribution via email and social media, reaching an audience of over 100,000 travel industry professionals. Every one of your peers will see it. Your competitors will notice. Not a bad way to get your name out there.

Team Morale

Your team worked hard to get here. Winning a Magellan Award makes it official. Tell your people that the work they put in every day is exceptional, and that it’s helping propel the industry forward. Few things motivate like a trophy with your name on it.

Competitive Edge

“Award-winning” isn’t just a nice thing to say. It’s a differentiator. A Magellan Award signals to the market that your work meets the highest standard in the business: Travel Weekly’s. Display it, share it, and put it to work in proposals, pitches, and partnerships.

"Earning recognition from the Magellan Awards is a true honor and a powerful testament to excellence in travel."

— Dana Communications

How to Enter

Getting Started

Three simple steps to submit your entry.

01

Build Your Entry

Select your categories based on your industry segment and tell us about your work. Each entry requires a written description and supporting materials, which may include images, video content, print materials, and website links.

02

Review Your Entry

Take a moment to double-check your entry; categories cannot be amended once payment is made. Not ready to upload your materials yet? Enter “Coming Soon” as your description and select “Upload Later” to lock in your entry fee now and edit your submission later.

03

Submit Your Entry

Proceed to payment to finalize your submission. You’ll receive an email confirmation with your entry details and confirmation number.

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Deadlines & Fees

Key Information

Plan your entry around these important details.

Early Entry Deadline

May 15, 2026

Lowest Entry Fees

Final Entry Deadline

July 17, 2026

Last Chance to Enter

Winners Announced

November 2026

Entry Type	Early	Final
Individual Travel Advisor – Single Entry	$410	$450
Individual Travel Advisor – Campaign Entry	$570	$650
Travel Advisor Organization – Single Entry	$1,170	$1,420
Travel Advisor Organization – Campaign Entry	$1,420	$1,550
Supplier – Single Entry	$1,170	$1,420
Supplier – Campaign Entry	$1,420	$1,550

Entry Requirements

Guidelines

What you need to know before entering.

Eligibility

The Travel Weekly Magellan Awards are open to all organizations and individuals involved in marketing, design, or operations within the travel industry. Work must be from within the last year. All entries must remain accessible from the time of submission through October 2026 to maintain eligibility.

Entries are subject to review. Submissions deemed inappropriate or discriminatory in nature will be disqualified with no refund of fees. This includes but is not limited to pornographic material, racial slander, and defamatory statements.

Language Restrictions

Entries in languages other than English are permitted, though we strongly recommend providing an English version wherever possible, as the majority of our judges are English speakers. Non-English entries may be accepted in categories where evaluation is not dependent on language comprehension.

Methods of Payment

We accept all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. International entrants may pay by credit card or submit an International Money Order or a check in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. Please note that purchase orders are not accepted.

For additional questions: help.magellanawards@awards-support.com or 212.675.3555

Ready to Enter?

Submit Your Best Work

A Magellan Award is how the industry's best make their mark, so show the travel world exactly what you can do.

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