The first-ever awards for the international serviced apartment, aparthotel, extended stay and short-term rental industry has been launched, and Buying Business Travel is a partner for the event.
The Serviced Apartment Awards will be held at London’s Grange Tower Bridge Hotel on March 21 2016.
A jury of independent judges will decide the winners from 16 categories, with two (Rising Star and Industry Inspiration) being voted for by Serviced Apartment News readers.
The awards are free to enter and are open to all serviced apartment, aparthotel, extended stay and short term rental operators, alliances, providers and suppliers worldwide.
There are categories for properties, operators, service providers, agents, marketing campaigns, innovation and individuals.
The deadline for entry is February 1, and below is a full list of award categories:
Best marketing or branding campaign
Best use of social media
Best interior design
Best architecture/external design
Best use of technology
Best service provider
Best agent (TMC/RMC)
Best short-term rental OR platform
Best innovation / game changer
Best sales / account management team
Rising star
Industry inspiration
Best extended stay hotel
Best aparthotel
Best branded residence
Best international operator
Best independent operator
Best serviced apartment
The event is being hosted in partnership with content marketing agency Travel Intelligence Network.