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Welcome to the official 2026 Smart Stars Ballot!

Please review the exciting categories and vote for your favorite venues, hotels, and CVB partners. Select as many as you like, but only fill out the form once. If your preferred choice is not listed, please use the "Other (please specify)" field to enter your nomination. Your vote will automatically enter you into the contest, where three lucky voters win a $100 gift card!

All votes must be submitted by Friday, February 20th, 2026.
Best Overall Hotel Chain
Best All-inclusive Hotels
Best Overall Boutique/Lifestyle Hotel Brand
Best Airline
Best Airport Hotel
Best Ballroom
Best Beach & Coastal Hotel
Best Beachy CVB/DMO
Best Boutique/Lifestyle Hotel
Best City Hotel
Best Desert Hotel
Integrated Resort Casinos
Tribal Gaming
Best Golf Resort
Best Sporty CVB
Best Healthy Venue
Best Food and Beverage Program
Best Hotel Pool
Best Outdoor Event Space
Best Conference Center
Best Convention Center
Best Conference/Convention Center Hotel
Best Special Event Venue
Best Value CVB/DMO
Best Hotel Spa
Best Historic Hotel
Best Island Hotel
Best Mountain/Ski Resort
Best Executive Retreat
Best Cosmopolitan CVB/DMO
Best Smart (Academic) CVB/DMO
Best Eco/Green
Best Rural CVB/DMO
Best Gateway City CVB/DMO
Best Art & Design Hotels
Best Rooftop
Best Capital City CVB/DMO
Best CVB/DMO
Best CVB/DMO International
Best Incentive Hotel
Best Attraction/Theme Park
Best Cruise Line
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