Heymondo Awards 2026 honors top travel content creators

The fifth edition of the Heymondo Awards, often referred to as the ‘Oscars of travel’, took place on October 14, 2026, at the Grand Hotel in Rimini, Italy. Held in conjunction with the TTG Travel Experience trade fair, the event celebrates the travel creator economy and recognizes digital talent across various platforms.

Key winners for 2026 include Filippo Quitadamo as Travel Instagrammer of the Year, Fabio Nodari as Travel Blogger, and Virginia Urbinati, who won the newly introduced ‘Travel Revelation’ category for emerging social media figures. Other winners include Francesco Liscio (Travel TikToker), Francesco Morabito (Travel YouTuber), and Maria Paolucci, who received the People's Choice Award.

The awards were promoted by travel insurance broker Heymondo in partnership with Viva Resorts by Wyndham and Condor Airlines. Winners are granted the opportunity to participate in a ‘fam trip’ to a destination selected by the main sponsor.