World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
Africa and Indian Ocean's travel and tourism elite honoured at VIP reception in Tanzania
Tourism and hospitality dignitaries from across Africa and the Indian Ocean convened in Tanzania for the opening leg of World Travel Awards 2025 to honour the organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation across the region.
World Travel Awards to host first ceremony in Bahrain
World Travel Awards has announced plans to stage its first-ever ceremony in Bahrain. The WTA Grand Final Gala Ceremony will take place at the landmark Exhibition World Bahrain on 6 December 2025, bringing together global travel and tourism leaders to recognise and celebrate the industry's best of the best.
World Travel Awards 2025: cast your vote for the best in travel
Voting for the World Travel Awards 2025 has opened for categories in Africa, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Middle East and North America.
Cancún to host Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025
World Travel Awards has announced that Cancún, Mexico has been selected to host its Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025. The world-class city will welcome travel and tourism figureheads for the red-carpet event on 27 September. The announcement was made at a VIP signing in Madrid, organised by Secretaría Municipal de Turismo Cancún, on the eve of FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair 2025.
32nd annual World Travel Awards open for submissions
World Travel Awards is pleased to announce its annual "call for entries" for inclusion in the most prestigious awards and recognition initiative in travel and tourism. Each country's very best brands and products are now invited to submit their applications to participate and stand a chance to win the ultimate industry accolade.
World's travel innovators celebrate at VIP reception in Madeira
Tourism royalty from across the globe convened in Funchal, Madeira for the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2024 to recognise the travel organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation.
Upcoming Events
Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025
Cancún, Mexico
Saturday, 27 September 2025
Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025
Saint Lucia
Friday, 3 October 2025
Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025
Hong Kong
Monday, 13 October 2025
Europe Gala Ceremony 2025
Sardinia, Italy
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Middle East Gala Ceremony 2025
Dubai, UAE
Monday, 27 October 2025
Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025
Bahrain
Saturday, 6 December 2025
Voting Dates
Region | Status | Dates* |
Central America | Open | Closes 3 Aug |
South America | Open | Closes 3 Aug |
Caribbean | Open | Closes 10 Aug |
North America | Open | Closes 10 Aug |
Asia | Open | Closes 31 Aug |
Oceania | Open | Closes 31 Aug |
Europe | Open | Closes 7 Sep |
Middle East | Open | Closes 14 Sep |
Africa | Closed | Closed 4 May |
Indian Ocean | Closed | Closed 4 May |
* dates subject to change.
Winners Area
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Visit our Winners Area to find out how you can further promote your success and excellence as a World Travel Awards winner.
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