THE 14TH ANNUAL SHORTY AWARDS

The Shorty Awards honor the best of social media and digital. View this season's finalists!

Campaign

Awareness Campaign Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign Fundraising Campaign Global Campaign Integrated Campaign Local Campaign Multi-Platform Campaign Multicultural Campaign On a Shoestring Campaign Pro Bono Campaign Social Movement Campaign

Content & Design

Audio & Music Brand Voice Branded Content Branded Series Documentary Short Email & Newsletter Feature Film Images Interactive Experiences Long Form Video Micro-site or Blog Podcast Research Reports Short Form Video Vertical Video NEW! Video Series

Cause

Animal Rights & Welfare Arts & Culture Civic Engagement NEW! Conservation & Preservation Disability Awareness Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Emergency Relief Environment & Sustainability Gender Equality Human Rights Immigration & Refugees Learning & Development LGBTQ+ Mental Health Multi-Cause Initiative Other Causes Poverty Relief Public Health Public Safety Racial Equality Responsible Consumption & Production Responsible Technology Social Justice Youth & Family

Industry

Automotive Business to Business Consumer Brands Education Entertainment Fashion & Beauty Financial Services Food & Beverage Government & Politics Healthcare & Pharma Hospitality & Travel Lifestyle & Wellness News & Media Non-Profit Retail & E-Commerce Sports Technology

Partnerships

Brand Partnership Corporate-Community Influencer, Creator & Celebrity Non-profit Partnership Other Partnerships

Platforms & Technology

Gaming Generative AI Instagram LinkedIn Other Platforms TikTok YouTube

Special Project

Special Project

Strategy & Engagement

Call to Action Community Engagement Contest or Challenges Data & Insights Earned Media Employee Engagement NEW! Event & Experiential Guerrilla Marketing Integration with Traditional Media Paid Media PSA Single Post Storytelling Use of Viral Content User Generated Content

From the 18th Annual Shorty Awards Hospitality

This category honors a pro-social campaign, original content or initiative created by hospitality and travel-related brands, organizations, publications or services.

See previous winners and honorees here.

Finalists

Hospitality & Travel
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"I AM THE LUXURY COLLECTION" GLOBAL BRAND CAMPAIGN
For decades, The Luxury Collection was beloved for its 130+ extraordinary, one-of-a-kind hotels and…
Hospitality & Travel
finalist
Late Checkout: A Ritz-Carlton Story Chapter II
Late Checkout: A Ritz-Carlton Story — Chapter II was created as a bold evolution of a breakout crea…
Hospitality & Travel
finalist
Motto by Hilton - "Guest Quest"
In a sea of "lifestyle" hotels that often prioritize aesthetic over experience, Motto by Hilton fac…

Nominees

Hospitality & Travel
Cruising, Reimagined: How Princess Cruises Elevated Travel Storytelling on Social
Cruising experienced record global growth, with ~37+ million people cruising worldwide in 2025, mak…
Hospitality & Travel
Curio Collection by Hilton: Wake Up Somewhere Worth It
The Curio Collection by Hilton offers a portfolio of distinctive, design-forward hotels, yet the br…
Hospitality & Travel
ESPN x VRBO - Host From Hell
ESPN cast legendary coach Nick Saban as an overbearing home share host, hilariously invading his gu…
Hospitality & Travel
From Screen to Casino Floor: How Pechanga Turned Digital Storytelling into a $15 Cost-Per-Visit
Pechanga Resort Casino is one of California’s premier resort destinations, offering world-class gam…
Hospitality & Travel
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts - The Little Guide for a Grand Voyage
Build awareness and consideration for St. Regis’ Resort portfolio among high-net-worth families whi…
Hospitality & Travel
The Luxury Collection - Destination Guides 2.0
The Luxury Collection is positioned as the "Destination Authority." As such, we seek to help our au…
Hospitality & Travel
Travel Values
In a world of big hotel chains, it can be challenging for an enterprise brand like Choice Hotels to…