World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
World Travel Awards honours leaders in Middle Eastern tourism
Ras al Khaimah has welcomed the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony for the first time, with the best of regional hospitality recognised at the event.
Durban International Convention Centre to host Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony will be hosted at Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), South Africa.
Guayaquil to host Latin America Ceremony 2018
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that Guayaquil, Ecuador will host its Latin America Ceremony on 15th September 2018. It will be WTA’s first visit to Guayaquil, the gateway to the incredible Galapagos Islands and the beating commercial heart of Ecuador.
Voting opens ahead of World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018
Voting has opened ahead of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2018. The red-carpet event will take place in the Zappeion Megaron Hall, Athens, Greece, on 30th June, with industry leaders from across the continent in attendance.
Enter 2018 World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards invites you to submit your application to participate in the 25th annual programme and stand a chance to win the ultimate accolade in travel and tourism.
Hainan Airlines leads winners at World Travel Awards Grand Final
Hainan Airlines has led winners at the 2017 World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony which took place at the glamorous JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay in Vietnam.
Jumeirah leads winners at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony
Jumeirah has led winners at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony, taking the prestigious title of Middle East's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand. The red-carpet event was hosted at the Armani Hotel Dubai, situated within the iconic Burj Khalifa, with more than 400 industry leaders in attendance.
World Travel Awards Africa winners revealed
The winners of World Travel Awards Africa event have been announced at a glittering ceremony held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, in Kigali.
Upcoming Events
Europe Gala Ceremony 2018
Athens, Greece
Saturday, 30 June 2018
Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2018
Hong Kong
Monday, 3 September 2018
Latin America Ceremony 2018
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Saturday, 15 September 2018
Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2018
Jamaica
Saturday, 22 September 2018
Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018
Durban, South Africa
Saturday, 6 October 2018
Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2018
Lisbon, Portugal
Saturday, 1 December 2018
Voting Dates
| Region | Status | Dates* |
| Europe | Open | Closes 20 May |
| Asia | Open | Closes 22 Jul |
| Australasia | Open | Closes 22 Jul |
| Central America | Open | Closes 5 Aug |
| South America | Open | Closes 5 Aug |
| Caribbean | Open | Closes 12 Aug |
| North America | Open | Closes 12 Aug |
| Africa | Open | Closes 19 Aug |
| Indian Ocean | Open | Closes 19 Aug |
| Travel Technology | Closed | Opens 10 Sep |
| World | Closed | Opens 10 Sep |
| Middle East | Closed | Closed 18 Mar |
* 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.
Nominees' Area
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