World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
Africa's tourism finest to be recognised at Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort VIP reception
The focus of Africa’s travel and tourism sector is turning to Diani Beach, Kenya ahead of next month's World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2024. Taking place at Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, the VIP reception will welcome figureheads from across the continent on 18 October 2024.
Philippines shines as host of World Travel Awards 2024
Tourism royalty from across Asia and Oceania convened in Manila, Philippines to recognise the travel brands pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation. The World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony, hosted at City of Dreams Manila, World Travel Awards Official Hotel Partner, proved a fitting showcase for the fascinating city destination.
World Travel Awards reveals 2024 Caribbean & Americas winners
World Travel Awards – has revealed its 2024 Caribbean and The Americas winners. Headline victors included Jamaica, which was voted ‘Caribbean’s Leading Destination’, as well as ‘Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’. Turks & Caicos saw off strong competition to win ‘Caribbean's Leading Beach Destination’, while The Bahamas took the title of ‘Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination’. St. Vincent & The Grenadines was named ‘Caribbean’s Leading Nature Destination’.
World Travel Awards reveals Middle East 2024 winners
World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has revealed its Middle East 2024 winners. The announcement coincides with the start of Arabian Travel Market, the region's leading industry event.
Indian Ocean 2024 winners announced
World Travel Awards has announced its Indian Ocean 2024 winners. Recipients included the Maldives, acknowledged with a raft of honours, including ‘Indian Ocean's Leading Destination’. The Seychelles and Mauritius also emerged victorious in this year's list of the finest in travel and tourism.
Madeira to stage World Travel Awards Grand Final 2024
World Travel Awards has revealed that its Grand Final 2024 will take place in the idyllic Atlantic islands of Madeira on 24 November. The red-carpet banquet will take place at Savoy Palace from Savoy Signature, and will mark the climax of WTA's Grand Tour 2024.
Europe winners revealed at World Travel Awards 2024 in Berlin
Tourism royalty convened for the spectacular World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton, Berlin to find out who amongst them had been voted the continent's best of the best.
Upcoming Events
Africa Gala Ceremony 2024
Diani Beach, Kenya
Friday, 18 October 2024
Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2024
Madeira, Portugal
Sunday, 24 November 2024
Voting Dates
Region | Status | Dates* |
World | Open | Closes 20 Oct |
Europe | Closed | Closed 4 Feb |
Caribbean | Closed | Closed 7 Apr |
Central America | Closed | Closed 7 Apr |
Indian Ocean | Closed | Closed 31 Mar |
Middle East | Closed | Closed 31 Mar |
North America | Closed | Closed 7 Apr |
South America | Closed | Closed 7 Apr |
Africa | Closed | Closed 8 Sep |
Asia | Closed | Closed 28 Jul |
Oceania | Closed | Closed 28 Jul |
* dates subject to change.
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In The News
Travel & Tour World: African Travel and Tourism Sector Joins Forces at Diani Beach for World Travel Awards 2024 in Kenya
30 September 2024
MSN News: Philippines Shines as Host of Prestigious World Travel Awards Gala
18 September 2024
Cebu Daily News: bai Hotel Cebu named 2024 PH’s Leading Business Hotel at World Travel Awards
17 September 2024
Yahoo! News: Philippines recognized as top 2024 travel destinations
12 September 2024
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