Explore St. Louis Film Nominated for Creative Thinkers Award

2024 Skift IDEA Awards Shortlist The Flavor of St. LouisST. LOUIS: Explore St. Louis is honored to announce the nomination of its short film, The Flavor of St. Louis, for the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards. From more than 350 submissions, the film was selected as one of six finalists in the category of Creative Thinkers. The official award winner will be announced later this month.

The Skift IDEA Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in design, creativity and innovation across the travel industry by spotlighting the brands and businesses that are driving the industry forward. The Creative Thinkers award specifically honors marketing, strategy and technology that inspires and pushes the industry.

“Being nominated for this Skift IDEA Award is a testament to the incredible culinary talent we have here in St. Louis,” Cat Neville, vice president of communications at Explore St. Louis, says. “Our city isn’t just a great place to visit; it’s a wonderful place to live, with a food scene that rivals any in the country.”

The Flavor of St. Louis premiered at the St. Louis International Film Festival in November 2023. The film explores what makes St. Louis one of the most vibrant and highly rated restaurant scenes in the country, digging into the region’s innovative culinary landscape through the lens of some of its best local chefs. More information about the film and why St. Louis is an essential culinary destination can be found here.