Welcome to apply for this year's SOA TRAVEL!

Please fill this in as detailed as you can and send us some high-res destination and/or outdoor pictures. Your information below (and any attachments) will be used for the jury as well as for abbreviated versions for www and print.

The registration fee is:
  • Destinations (DMO, DMC, projects, authorities) and ski resorts: 400€ until 31 March
  • Destinations (DMO, DMC, projects, authorities) and ski resorts: 500€ until 15 May
  • Companies (supplier, safari, accommodation etc.): 200€ until 31 March
  • Companies (supplier, safari, accommodation etc.): 250€ until 15 May
The registration fee will be invoiced after registration. Please note that in addition to destinations also single tourism companies can apply (see the different categories below).

Timeline 
  • 31. March: Early Bird registration deadline (-20%)
  • 15. May: Registration deadline
  • 31. May: Presentation of all nominees on the SOA Facebook page and at www.scandinavianoutdooraward.net
  • 31. May: Introduction of the Jury members & presentations of all nominees
  • 12.-13. June: Award Ceremony with SOG Meeting
  • 15. June: SOA communication to all DACH channels – social media, newsletters, press release
Benefits 
  • All applications will be reviewed and discussed by the selected SOA TRAVEL jury
  • All nominations will be presented on scandinavianoutdooraward.travel and the SOA Facebook page
  • All nominations get presented through NordicMarketing Newsletter targeted at tour operators
  • All SOA TRAVEL winners will be presented in SOA Press Release which goes to over 600 media addresses within Travel/Sport/Outdoor/Lifestyle press in Germany/Austria/Switzerland
  • All SOA TRAVEL winners will be visible SOA, NordicMarketing & Mandel Facebook page
  • All SOA TRAVEL winners will be presented on the DACH community platform Skandinavien.live
  • All SOA TRAVEL winners will receive Logo, Jury statement, links and the Winner Certificate own marketing
Categories SOA TRAVEL 2022 & Special Benefits for Award Winners
  • Destination – The region is providing top services to outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers who would like to experience true nature and spectacular environments. Safe, enriching and responsible.
  • Sustainability – The application shows major developments within the scope of responsible travel, which includes the confirmation of relevant programs and also comprehensive adjustments and vision for to conserve nature and follow the development goals of the UN.
  • Product – The offer clearly stands out from the ordinary travel product. Its showcases Scandinavian elements of living, food, nature, animals or culture in an entertaining way and represents the values of the region and country.
  • Transportation – This category will become even more important in the future, since travelers make conscious choices on how to travel up north and how to move within or around the destination.
  • Accommodation – The place to land and feel welcome with a heartful & personal service, comfortable and eloquent housing and the extra special detail which gives purpose to visit and want to come back to.
We the organisers and our jury of professionals are excited to receive applications from many different regions. We would like to honour the region with the highest number of applications and will award an extra HONORARY MENTION price to celebrate engagement and agility.
All winners will receive the official SOA Winner Certificate in frame and personal hand over ceremony (where possible).
The winner marketing package includes logo, jury motivation statement, and graphic layout.
The announcement of all winner categories will be through NordicMarketing B2B Newsletter, Mandel Media Newsletter, Skandinavien.live Magazin Article and a group of Social Media posts.
Rule: One destination/company can apply for 1 category. Please consider carefully which category is best for you.

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* 1. Company name

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* 2. Country

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* 3. Type of your company

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* 4. Your company/destination in 1-3 sentences

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* 5. Logo of your company/destination

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* 6. Website address of your company/destination

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* 7. Please choose one category you would like to be nominated for:

One destination/company can apply for 1 category. Please consider carefully which category is best for you.
 
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