CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
2024 UPMAIL AWARDS
January 9th, 2025
In 2024, we’ve been constantly amazed by the creativity and dedication our clients have put into their UpMail proposal and email templates. From thoughtful branding to strategic use of UpMail’s features, our clients have truly set a benchmark for excellence in communication.
We’re excited to recognize some of the top performers and their outstanding contributions. Here are the winners of the 2024 UpMail Awards:
BEST HOTEL GROUP CONSISTENCY – De Vere
De Vere has excelled in creating consistent base proposal templates with identical layouts and content applied across all 9 of their hotels. This commitment to uniformity ensures a seamless and cohesive client experience, preserving the brand’s professional integrity while offering the flexibility to tailor each property proposal to showcase its unique amenities.
BEST SALES OUTREACH – Hard Rock Global Sales
The Hard Rock Global Sales Team has had an exceptional year, sending out over 500 personalized emails to more than 18,000 recipients. Whether it’s tradeshow follow-ups, promotions or proactive outreach, this team has leveraged UpMail’s Business Development features to their full potential, showcasing the power of strategic, tailored communication.
BEST BRAND TEMPLATES – The Brewery
The Brewery, a renowned London venue, has mastered the art of storytelling through their UpMail templates. By focusing on their distinctive brand identity and tone, they’ve crafted a unique proposal experience without relying on venue imagery. This demonstrates the impact of a strong brand in connecting with clients.
BEST TRAVEL AGENT OUTREACH – Iberostar
Iberostar has elevated their communication with Travel Agent partners, using UpMail to streamline updates and announcements. Their templated emails keep agents informed of the latest offers and opportunities, fostering stronger partnerships and ensuring no detail is missed.
BEST EVENT INVITATIONS – Radisson Hotel Group
Leveraging UpMail to send beautifully crafted invitations for a variety of events throughout the year, Radisson Hotel Group has perfected the art of engaging their audience. From strong call-to-actions to compelling imagery, their invitations consistently capture attention and drive attendance, ensuring every event feels exclusive and on-brand.
BEST RESORT PROPOSAL TEMPLATES – Kalahari Resorts
With five expansive resorts across the US, Kalahari Resorts has set a high standard for proposal design and consistency. By creating base templates tailored to highlight the unique amenities, services, and meeting spaces of each property, they’ve provided a seamless way to showcase the best of what their resorts have to offer.
BEST LUXURY HOTEL PROPOSAL TEMPLATE – The Charleston Place
Charleston Place epitomizes luxury in their proposal templates. Every element, from the typography to the visuals, aligns with their brand, creating an experience that feels as sophisticated as their property. Their attention to detail ensures that every proposal resonates with elegance and refinement.
These awards not only recognize excellence but also highlight the versatility and potential of the UpMail platform when combined with creativity and strategy. A heartfelt congratulations to all our winners, and a big thank you to all our clients for continuing to inspire us with their innovative use of UpMail.
Here’s to an even more exciting 2025!
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