InTravel Awards recognize impeccable service, high popularity, and exceptional trust from travelers.
InTravel Awards help travelers find the best establishments anywhere in the world – restaurants, museums, entertainment, and other places rated highly.
You cannot buy an award – it can only be earned. The selection of awardees is entirely automated and based on numerous metrics: from reviews and ratings to the quality of services provided and visitor activity.
Types of Awards
Excellence InTravel Award
The highest award. Awarded to less than 0.5% of top establishments in their region and category. It is a sign of impeccable service and high popularity.
Top Choice InTravel Award
A prestigious mark of trust. About 5% of businesses that are leaders in their field receive it. These are establishments with a well-deserved reputation, guest attention, and high user trust.
How awardees are selected
The selection process is fully automated. Decisions are not made manually, by a jury, or experts. It's all based on facts and algorithms.
Key criteria:
Popularity – number of searches for the place, views, and user interest.
External ratings – scores from Google, Facebook, Michelin, and other platforms.
Reviews and interaction – guest activity, recency of reviews, and owner feedback.
Unique features – special services, cuisine, concept, and guest conditions.
Each establishment is compared with its counterparts in the industry and region. Rankings are updated regularly.
How often awards are granted
Awards are given once a year. The algorithm accounts for current data and allows new establishments to become leaders if they meet the criteria.
What awardees receive
Certificate and stickers – can be displayed in the establishment.
Digital badges and widgets – appear on InTravel listings, available for websites and social media.
Featured in selections – highlighted in lists and filters.
Increased guest trust – travelers are more likely to choose award-winning places, knowing it's not advertising but a proven status.
Where you can see the awards
In the establishment's listing – with a badge and description.
In search results and selections – with a visual mark.
In the establishment itself – certificates, stickers, menus, displays.
How to get an award: Tips for owners
Keep Information Up-to-date.
Provide exact address, contacts, schedule, website, social media, menu. Add fresh photos.Encourage guests to leave reviews.
You can generate personal stickers with a QR code - guests can easily leave a review directly from the establishment.Respond to feedback.
The algorithm accounts for engagement – the more active and quality the responses to reviews, the higher the overall score.Improve service quality.
Attention to detail, original features, care for different guest categories – all of these impact the rating.
Objectivity is the main difference
InTravel awards cannot be purchased, obtained through connections, or through advertising budgets.
They are awarded based on a large dataset: user activity, reviews, popularity, and service quality.
If you received an InTravel award – you're already at the top.
