Travel Daily Media USA has launched a new awards programme that will honour the best and most innovative marketing videos produced across the travel industry.

The Fast Forward Awards programme will feature seven categories: Airline, Hotel & Hospitality, Ground Transportation, Cruise Lines, Travel Destination/State Tourism, Travel Agent/Travel Agency, Tour Operator.

Sponsored by strategic content partner, Rich Media Exchange, the awards programme is designed to recognise those who are ahead of the curve and investing in relevant, and engaging content and media to build their brand and drive purchase.

All entries must be received by April 30, 2017, require a nominal $250 entry fee, and will be featured on the Home Page of www.Traveldailyusa.com during the month of May.

Subscribers to Travel Daily Media (top travel sellers around the world), will decide the winners by casting their vote for their favourite marketing video in all seven categories.

Winners will be announced on 16 June and each category winner will receive a custom advertising package with Travel Daily Media/Global (reaching more than 150,000 subscribers), valued at more than $10,000.

Winners will also receive recognition in all Travel Daily publications, a Face-to-Face interview, a feature article, (including the winning video) in our September publication, and a custom crystal statuette award.

“Including video in online marketing has proven to increase click through and conversion significantly, and we are excited to begin this annual tradition of honouring our travel partners who do it best,” said Kelly Happ, vice president of Marketing.

“This is an easy opportunity to boost brand awareness during May and experience the value of the Travel Daily brand and its worldwide reach. For more details and to enter, please visit www.fastforwardaward.com.”