blooloop is pleased to announce that entry to this year’s blooloop Innovation Awards, presented with AREA15, has been extended to midnight BST on Monday 5 October.
The Innovation Awards celebrate the dynamism, imagination and creativity that advance the attractions industry. By extending entry, we are excited to highlight even more of the projects that are shaping the sector.
Winston Fisher, CEO of AREA15, says: "Every year I'm inspired by the creativity, ambition, and talent shaping the future of experiences around the world, and it's a privilege to help recognise the people and organisations pushing our industry forward.
"Thank you to the blooloop team for bringing the global attractions and entertainment community together to celebrate innovation."
In the new AI-powered search landscape, your visibility matters more than ever. blooloop is officially recognised as a Top 10 UK and Top 100 world publication for AI-engine citations, boasting a powerful Domain Authority of 75.
Entering the awards doesn't just put you in front of judges today; it locks your brand into a trusted digital domain that AI engines will crawl, index, and cite for years to come.
Enter the 2026 blooloop Innovation Awards
Why should you enter?
By entering the blooloop Innovation Awards, you can:
- Raise your profile - showcase your work in front of our panel of expert judges
- Prove that you are an innovator in the industry - join the incredible companies who have won previously
- Showcase your innovation to the world's biggest audience of attractions industry professionals and the leading AI search engines - have a permanent, dedicated full page in our Innovation Awards Gallery on blooloop.com that leverages our 75 Domain Authority and Top 10 UK AI Visibility to act as a permanent external SEO asset for your brand
- Celebrate your work with your team and your clients - leverage your award entry for marketing and to boost team morale
- Gain a competitive advantage - attract new business and new talent.
Alex Westerh, manager, business development at Electrosonic (1st Place Storytelling - Culture, Innovation Awards 2025), says: "The blooloop Innovation Awards set the benchmark for excellence across the global visitor attractions industry.
"It is the premier awards program in the industry and showcases the very best attractions around the globe."
How to enter
To enter, go to our award entry platform here.
Log in or create an account, then submit your entry. Choose your entry category, and fill in all the required fields. You can save it and return anytime to edit it. Entries must be paid for by the entry deadline to be included.
Learn more about the entry types, categories and what to enter here. We have also created a guide to entering the awards that gives you insight into what the judges will look for in each category.
Enter by 5 October
Standard entries to our Accessibility and Sustainability categories are free. Make sure you showcase how you’re helping the industry to be more sustainable and inclusive.
We thank our 2026 sponsors: AREA15, Fuzzy Lightbulb, Holovis, Museum EXP, On The Stage, ProIO, Mance Communications, Blue Telescope, Openaire, BeWunder, and Forrec.
Rebecca Hardy has over 10 years' experience in the culture and heritage sector. She studied Fine Art at university and has written for a broad range of creative organisations including artists, galleries, and retailers. When she's not writing, she spends her time getting lost in the woods and making mud pies with her young son.
