{"id":945815,"date":"2026-10-30T01:42:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T01:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/945815\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T01:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T01:42:16","slug":"time-out-launches-australian-travel-awards-with-wise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/945815\/","title":{"rendered":"Time Out launches Australian Travel Awards with Wise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Time Out Australia has launched its inaugural Travel Awards in partnership with Wise, extending its awards program into accommodation, destinations and travel experiences.<\/p>\n

Nominees have been announced across 10 Editors\u2019 Choice categories, with public voting also open for three People\u2019s Choice awards. Time Out will announce winners across both streams on November 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

The launch builds on the publisher\u2019s national travel coverage and existing awards activity, including its Food & Drink Awards. Time Out Australia is operated by Vinyl Media.<\/p>\n

Editors select nominees across 10 categories<\/p>\n

The Editors\u2019 Choice awards cover Best Luxury Stay, Best Boutique Stay, Best Affordable Stay, Best Family-Friendly Stay, Best Holiday Home, Best Attraction, Best Adventure Experience, Best Destination, Best Eco Tourism and Best Wellness Travel.<\/p>\n

Scenic World is presenting the Best Family-Friendly Stay category.<\/p>\n

According to Time Out, venues do not nominate themselves. Editors select nominees from stays, destinations and experiences they have personally visited, with the shortlist spanning different states, price points and traveller interests.<\/p>\n

Melissa Woodley, editor of Time Out Australia, has taken more than 100 flights and visited every state and territory in the two-and-a-half years since launching the brand\u2019s Australia-wide travel guides.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHere at Time Out, we\u2019re all about getting Australians \u2013 as well as international audiences \u2013 inspired to get out and discover all the hidden gems that our remarkable country has to offer,\u201d says Woodley.<\/p>\n

\u201cI truly believe Australia is one of the most diverse places on Earth \u2013 we have world-class experiences for every kind of traveller, whether you\u2019re into adventure, eco-tourism, wellness or pure five-star luxury. These awards are our way of championing the people and places making our travel landscape unforgettable, and giving everyone an excuse to book their next getaway.\u201d<\/p>\n

Public voting closes November 13<\/p>\n

The People\u2019s Choice awards invite readers to vote for their Favourite Hotel, Favourite Destination and Favourite Travel Experience or Attraction.<\/p>\n

Voters can enter a draw to win a $500 Visa gift card, with voting closing on November 13, 2026.<\/p>\n

The program gives Time Out another way to engage readers around its travel coverage, with Wise joining as launch partner and Scenic World backing a category.<\/p>\n

Time Out will announce the winners on November 23, with updates shared through its @timeoutaustralia Instagram account.<\/p>\n

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