Singapore 15 April 2026:  Registrations open today for the second TravMedia Awards Asia, which will be held alongside IMM Asia at Suntec Singapore on 19th- 20th October.  Media who are interested in attending IMM are also invited to register their interest from today.

TravMedia's IMM Asia (International Media Marketplace) is the leading media networking event that connects travel industry PRs and DMOs with editors, journalists, broadcasters, and content creators. Celebrating its 14th year, IMM provides tourism boards, hotels, cruise lines, airlines and tour operators with the chance to network and pitch story ideas to top-tier travel media from across the region, including Australia, Greater China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.

The TravMedia Awards reinforce TravMedia's role as the premier recognition platform for the travel media community across 14 Asian countries. The 2026 Awards promise an even bigger celebration of excellence, innovation and impact in travel communications.

“The TravMedia Awards Asia celebrates the storytellers, communicators and creators who bring destinations and travel experiences to life and who are the very heart of the travel industry,” said Nick Wayland, Founder and CEO of TravMedia. “These Awards are about recognising outstanding work and inspiring the next generation of travel storytellers, while strengthening the travel media ecosystem across Asia.

“IMM and the TravMedia Awards provide an excellent opportunity to network with the industry's best and to connect with friends and colleagues, while fostering higher standards across the travel and media sectors.”

The Awards recognise excellence across the full spectrum of travel communications, highlighting the individuals and teams shaping the industry across eight awards and three disciplines:

Media Awards

• Travel Writer of the Year
• Travel Section of the Year
• Travel Magazine of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

PR Awards

• PR Professional of the Year
• PR Agency / In-House PR Team of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award

Content Creator Award

• Travel Content Creator of the Year

Entries for the 2026 Awards are now open and must be submitted by 21st July 2026. Entering is fast, simple and free.

Judging will be conducted by some of the most respected editors, communicators and industry experts in the region, alongside other leaders from the travel sector. Insights from the TravMedia platform will support the judging process, ensuring a balanced evaluation that reflects both editorial excellence and industry impact.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for both IMM and the TravMedia Awards Asia for brands who would like to show their support of the media, content creators and PRs who fill hotel rooms, airlines and cruise ships and keep destinations on the radar of travellers. Being an award sponsor is a great way to align your brand with the industry's best voices and support the future of travel storytelling.

For more details about the Awards, to register and for sponsorship opportunities, visit travmedia.com/awardsasia

IMM media registration is open exclusively to accredited working travel media and is offered at no cost. Places are limited.

Travel industry PRs interested in exhibiting at IMM are encouraged to register now to take advantage of early-bird pricing.

To register for IMM, visit travmedia.com/immasia.

For more information about IMM or the Travmedia Awards, please contact:

Julie Ott | Chief Marketing Officer
asia@travmedia.com 
WhatsApp +61 401 240 940

Gaynor Reid |  Director of Communications
awardsasia@travmedia.com 
WhatsApp + 61 491 161 531 

For IMM Media Enquiries, please contact:

Wendy Wang | Senior Account Director
wendy.wang@ghcasia.com
+65 9361 0031

About TravMedia

TravMedia is the travel industry's only global media network. Founded in 1999 by Nick Wayland, a former travel editor seeking an easier way to research and report travel news, TravMedia is the one-stop solution trusted by travel PRs and media to network and share press releases, stories and ideas. The platform hosts thriving online communities and is an essential daily tool for collaboration and the development of long-lasting relationships.

TravMedia provides travel news feeds in Australia, Asia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe (Germany/Switzerland/Austria and France/Monaco/Benelux), Latin America, the U.K., the U.S.A., the Middle East, New Zealand and Africa. The platform connects more than 25,000 travel media and more than 20,000 travel brand PRs worldwide via an online newsroom, press release distribution, events, Journalist Alerts and daily industry updates. travmedia.com

About IMM

TravMedia's IMM is the world's leading travel industry event for travel brands and destinations to connect with the media. The TravMedia Summit, held on day one of IMM, brings together travel PR professionals, editors, and travel writers to inspire ideas, share insights, and discuss the trends, opportunities, and challenges affecting the industry.

IMM hosts over 2,500 media and international travel brands annually across seven countries worldwide. Upcoming International Media Marketplace events: IMM LUX, Las Vegas (9–10 September 2026); IMM Asia, Singapore (19–20 October 2026); IMM North America, New York City (20–21 January 2027); IMM Australia, Sydney (18–19 February 2027); IMM France, Paris (10 March 2027); IMM Germany, Berlin (15 March 2027); and IMM UK, London (22–23 March 2027). travmedia.com/imm

About the TravMedia Awards

The TravMedia Awards set the benchmark for excellence across travel journalism, content creation and public relations. In its sixth year in the UK, the Awards are now also held in France, Germany, Asia, North America, and Australia. The Awards recognise the spectrum of talent across the travel media landscape, celebrating storytellers, communicators and media professionals who help destinations thrive and tourism economies grow. Winning or being shortlisted represents industry-wide recognition at the highest level, enhancing professional credibility and strengthening brand authority. All entries are evaluated by an independent panel of highly respected industry experts whose collective experience spans the full travel media landscape. Rigorous judging standards and strict management of conflicts of interest ensure a fair, transparent and impartial process. This year's TravMedia Awards Asia will take place on 20 October 2026 at Suntec Singapore as part of IMM Asia. travmedia.com/awards