Lots of nature, including flowers and animals, historic buildings and locations in the heart of some of the most important cities on our peninsula and one of the most innovative museums in Italy: these are the Italian winners of the 7th edition of the REMARKABLE VENUE AWARDS, the award that is organized and assigned every year by TIQETS to celebrate the museums, attractions and experiences of Italy, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Portugal that have provided visitors with the best experiences.
For this first phase, dedicated to the regional winners, 229 candidates from all over the world “challenged” each other for the seven categories:
The selection of the winners of the nominations for the categories Best Family Experience, Best Activity, Most Remarkable Venue, Best Museum and Best Landmark was based on over 1,6 million reviews from customers on Tiqets.com, who are lovers of art, architecture, outdoor experiences or the more curious; the categories Most Innovative Venue and Best Hidden Gem were instead based on voluntary nominations and the winners were selected by a jury of cultural experts and regional experts for each of the six countries involved.
This year's judges include Douglas Quinby, CEO of Arival, Javier Zori, Web Director of Viajes National Geographic, Antony Amos, Head of Development and Membership at UKInBound, and Frederike van Ouwerkerk, Senior Lecturer at the University of Breda in the Netherlands.
PARCO GIARDINO SIGURTÀ wins the most coveted award, that of MOST REMARKABLE VENUE in Italy, reserved for the museums and attractions that attract the greatest number of tourists and receive the best reviews on the Tiqets website;
PALAZZO STROZZI wins the BEST MUSEUM award in Italy, which is awarded to museums and art galleries with the highest scores based on reviews left by visitors on the Tiqets website;
BIOPARCO instead receives recognition as BEST FAMILY EXPERIENCE for Italy, one of the two new categories introduced in this seventh edition, which rewards exceptional zoos, aquariums, amusement parks, theme parks and water parks that are aimed at families who want to spend unforgettable moments together;
the GONDOLA RIDE WITH LIVE COMMENTARY IN VENICE receives a mention for Italy as BEST ACTIVITY, the second new category, which aims to put the spotlight on exceptional tours and sightseeing, sightseeing cruises, entertainment, culinary experiences, attractions and activities;
le CATACOMBS OF SAN GENNARO, after being awarded Best Attraction in the 2021 edition and Best Onsite Experience in 2020, are crowned this year as BEST Italian LANDMARK, a category reserved for cathedrals, churches, castles, palaces, historical or iconic monuments with the highest scores based on the reviews left by visitors on the Tiqets website;
IKONO Roma has been elected MOST INNOVATIVE VENUE in Italy, the recognition dedicated to museums, attractions and experiences that continue to push the sector forward through creative marketing strategies, new technologies, sustainability initiatives and other means;
PALAZZO PISANI wins the award for BEST HIDDEN GEM, the recognition for unique or niche attractions, off the beaten track but capable of offering incredible and extra-ordinary experiences to their visitors.
“The Remarkable Venue Awards are a celebration of the cultural richness, innovation, and diverse range of experiences that museums and attractions bring to the world,” said Laurens Leurink, CEO of Tiqets. “They truly reflect the real experiences and preferences of our users globally.
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In addition to the Italian winners, Tiqets today announced all the regional winners, who won the awards in their respective countries: among them, the Château de Villandry (Best Landmark for France), Windsor Castle (Best Landmark for the United Kingdom), the Museo National Thyssen-Bornemisza (Most Remarkable Venue for Spain), the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt (Most Innovative Venue for the United States), the Louvre Abu Dhabi (Best Museum for the United Arab Emirates), the Tulip Experience in Amsterdam (Best Hidden Gem for the Netherlands) and the Zoomarine in Algarve (Best family Experience for Portugal).
The complete list of nominations, the list of winners and further information are available here.
All the regional winners, divided into the various categories, are, from today, officially in the running for the title of GLOBAL WINNER: you can vote for your favorite museums, attractions and experiences until October 3rd at the link: https://bit.ly/48bFLqp
Everyone who votes will have the chance to win a year of free tickets with Tiqets.
For the third consecutive year, the global winners of the 2023 Remarkable Venue Awards will be announced at the annual awards ceremony hosted at the Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) in Seville on 18 October.
The ceremony will open with a speech by Marc Mekki, a dynamic expert in innovation, digital transformation and agile leadership, known for guiding people to unleash their creativity and strengthen their capacity for innovation.
To attend the event, in person or online, all the information is available at https://www.tiqets.com/venues/remarkable-venue-awards/.
About the Remarkable Venue Awards
The Tiqets Remarkable Venue Awards were established to recognize and celebrate the best attractions, museums, and experiences in the world's most visited countries. The first Remarkable Venue Awards ceremony was held in Paris in 2017, and since then, museums and attractions in France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Portugal, and the United Arab Emirates have been recognized. This year's event will be hosted at the Tourism Innovation Summit in Seville on October 18, 2023. The selection of winning attractions in the categories of Best Museum, Best Family Experience, Most Remarkable Venue, Best Activity, and Best Landmark is based on over 1,6 million reviews from Tiqets users. The Best Hidden Gem and Most Innovative categories are evaluated by a panel of expert industry judges.
About Tiqets
Tiqets is one of the world's leading online booking platforms for museums and attractions, available in over 60 countries, 1.000+ cities, and 17 languages. Since 2014, Tiqets has been on a mission to help millions of travelers find new ways to experience culture and get the best in-destination experiences. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Tiqets employs over 200 people worldwide, in cities including London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Seattle, Las Vegas, Orlando, Philadelphia, Vienna, Copenhagen, and Bangkok. For more information, visit Tiqets.com
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