World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
Voting underway as World Travel Awards resumes 2020 programme
World Travel Awards is calling on industry professionals and consumers worldwide to vote for the finest travel and tourism brands in the world. Voting is now open for Africa, Asia, Europe, Indian Ocean, North America, Middle East and Oceania.
27th annual World Travel Awards opens 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.
The Thompson Okanagan to host North America Gala Ceremony
World Travel Awards has revealed it will host its North America Gala Ceremony 2020 in the Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia. The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from across North America will attend what will mark WTA’s first ceremony in Canada.
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.
World’s finest travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2019 in Muscat, Oman
The finest travel brands in the world have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Muscat, Oman. The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019 at the landmark Royal Opera House Muscat to find out who amongst them had been crowned the finest in the world.
Asia & Oceania 2019 winners announced in Phu Quoc, Vietnam
The finest travel brands in Asia and Oceania have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Vietnam. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2019 on the pristine island of Phu Quoc to find out who amongst them had been crowned best of the best.
Upcoming Events
Europe Gala Ceremony 2020
Antalya, Turkey
Monday, 28 September 2020
Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2020
Nairobi, Kenya
Saturday, 3 October 2020
Latin America Gala Ceremony 2020
Santiago, Chile
Saturday, 10 October 2020
North America Gala Ceremony 2020
Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
Thursday, 15 October 2020
Middle East Gala Ceremony 2020
Dubai, UAE
Thursday, 22 October 2020
Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2020
Seoul, South Korea
Thursday, 5 November 2020
Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2020
Moscow, Russia
Friday, 27 November 2020
Voting Dates
| Region | Status | Dates* |
| Europe | Open | Closes 17 Aug |
| Africa | Open | Closes 22 Aug |
| Indian Ocean | Open | Closes 22 Aug |
| North America | Open | Closes 3 Sep |
| Middle East | Open | Closes 10 Sep |
| Asia | Open | Closes 24 Sep |
| Oceania | Open | Closes 24 Sep |
| Central America | Closed | Opens 6 Jul |
| South America | Closed | Opens 6 Jul |
| Caribbean | Closed | Closed 10 Jan |
* dates subject to change.
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Nominees' Area
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