World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
Voting opens for World Travel Awards 2021
World Travel Awards has opened voting across all regions worldwide for its 28th annual programme. Travel professionals, media and consumers are invited to vote for their favourite travel brands.
Enter World Travel Awards 2021 – deadline closing
The Call for Entries for the 28th annual World Travel Awards is closing shortly. If you have yet to enter our 2021 programme, we invite you to submit your application urgently and give your organisation a chance of winning the ultimate travel industry accolade.
All categories can be viewed here. Previous winners range from small companies and boutique hotels to global brands. The application process is quick and easy, and can be followed here:
World Travel Awards announces 2020 World winners
World Travel Awards has unveiled the 2020 winners of its World categories.
Oceania 2020 winners announced
World Travel Awards has unveiled its Oceania 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Oceania Winners Day.
Indian Ocean 2020 winners announced
World Travel Awards has revealed its Indian Ocean 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Indian Ocean Winners Day.
Africa 2020 winners announced
World Travel Awards has unveiled its Africa 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Africa Winners Day.
North America 2020 winners announced
World Travel Awards has revealed the leading travel, tourism and hospitality brands in North America in 2020.
Latin America 2020 winners announced
World Travel Awards has announced the leading travel and tourism brands in Latin America for 2020.
Middle East 2020 winners announced
World Travel Awards has revealed its Middle East 2020 winners as part of its inaugural Middle East Winners Day.
Asia 2020 winners announced
World Travel Awards – the pre-eminent awards programme in the tourism and hospitality industry – has unveiled its Asia 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Asia Winners Day.
Europe 2020 winners announced
World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has announced the winners of its Europe 2020 programme to coincide with its inaugural Europe Winners Day.
Caribbean travel industry celebrates at World Travel Awards in The Bahamas
The finest travel brands in the Caribbean have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in The Bahamas. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020 to find out who amongst them had been crowned best of the best.
Upcoming Events
Europe Gala Ceremony 2021
Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan
Wednesday, 8 September 2021
Africa Gala Ceremony 2021
Dubai, UAE
Saturday, 2 October 2021
Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2021
Dubai, UAE
Monday, 4 October 2021
Asia Gala Ceremony 2021
Dubai, UAE
Wednesday, 6 October 2021
Oceania Gala Ceremony 2021
Dubai, UAE
Friday, 8 October 2021
Middle East Gala Ceremony 2021
Dubai, UAE
Sunday, 10 October 2021
Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2021
Dubai, UAE
Tuesday, 12 October 2021
North America Gala Ceremony 2021
Dubai, UAE
Thursday, 14 October 2021
Latin America Gala Ceremony 2021
Dubai, UAE
Saturday, 16 October 2021
Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2021
Moscow, Russia
Saturday, 27 November 2021
Winners Area
Congratulations to all our winners!
Visit our Winners Area to find out how you can further promote your success and excellence as a World Travel Awards winner.
Voting Dates

Region | Status | Dates* |
Europe | Open | Closes 14 Jul |
Central America | Open | Closes 26 Jul |
South America | Open | Closes 26 Jul |
Caribbean | Open | Closes 2 Aug |
North America | Open | Closes 2 Aug |
Africa | Open | Closes 9 Aug |
Indian Ocean | Open | Closes 9 Aug |
Asia | Open | Closes 16 Aug |
Oceania | Open | Closes 16 Aug |
Middle East | Open | Closes 23 Aug |
* dates subject to change.
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