Recognising EXCELLENCE
The waiting is over, the votes have been counted and the finalists of the 2019 Onboard Hospitality Awards are now announced. Many congratulations to those who made it through and many thanks to all those who took the time to vote.
Impressive entries
This year over 150 products were put forward in 11 categories as products innovating and changing onboard hospitality for the better. You can explore all the entries here and see which ones our readers chose as finalists. All finalists have now been put forward to our expert panel of judges along with all entries in the Ones to Watch category (those not yet onboard), which the judges will assess for their
onboard potential.
Peer to peer recognition
We identify our finalists, firstly via an online vote from our international readers. We believe the online voting allows for informed peerto-peer recognition. Those eligible to vote are our readers - the buyers and suppliers of onboard hospitality - the people we believe are best placed to recognise a good product or service, or a true innovation. These are the people - you and your industry
colleagues - we put our trust in to select worthy finalists. Some 21,000 votes were cast - all by industry insiders with expertise in the field. We aim to make these awards authentic and accountable - the best in the business.
Expert assessment
The shortlist is also looked at by our judges, a panel of distinguished experts with many years' experience in the industry. The judges contribute to the selection process through online marking.
This powerful panel of 20 expert judges – industry stalwarts and travel professionals with a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the user experience and operational practicalities - then go on to judge the finalists.
The winners
The winners will be announced at a dedicated event during WTCE Hamburg and online on April 1, 2019. Winners will be showcased in the next issue of Onboard Hospitality. Editor, Julie Baxter, says: “Our awards process is truly exhilarating. The range of on-trend and innovative products entered just shows what a creative and inspiring sector this is. The commitment of our judges to finding the most worthy winners is exceptional and we thank them all for their hard work. We look forward to congratulating the winners and sharing their stories."