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Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee Island have both received national recognition for standout tourism marketing.

Visit Savannah’s AI Chat Unit—a first-of-its-kind interactive display ad allowing users to “chat” with Savannah for real-time travel ideas—was named Best Travel Interactive Application at the 2025 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Submitted by Miles Partnership, the ad delivered a 14% lift in engagement and positioned Savannah among past winners like Amazon and Marriott.

Visit Tybee earned a Bronze Adrian Award from the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) for its redesigned destination website. In addition, Visit Savannah’sSurprisingly Savannah Mobile Tour took home Silver and Best of Category in the Experiential Marketing category. The Adrian Awards honor exceptional travel marketing across all platforms.

These awards spotlight the creativity and innovation driving tourism for both Savannah and Tybee Island.