World Travel Awards

World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

St. Petersburg puts final touches to WTA Gala Ceremony preparations

With just 10 days to go until St. Petersburg welcomes the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony, the travel industry’s leading awards programme is delighted to unveil the latest details of the event.

WTA Caribbean and North America winners revealed

The World Travel Awards' Caribbean and North America winners have been announced.

World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony 2017

World Travel Awards recognises the best of Latin America tourism

Riviera Maya has been hailed Mexico & Central America's Leading Beach Destination, while Cancun has been recognised as Mexico & Central America's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination at the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony 2017 in Mexico.

World Travel Awards joins World Spa Awards at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay

World Travel Awards has confirmed that its Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2017 will join World Spa Awards at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in Vietnam.

World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017

World Travel Awards joins AHIF and AviaDev in Kigali

Rwanda will welcome World Travel Awards for the first time, with the Africa Gala Ceremony 2017 set to take place in the country's thriving capital, Kigali, on 10th October.

Maldives triumphs at World Travel Awards Indian Ocean event

Maldives has been recognised as Indian Ocean's Leading Destination, Indian Ocean's Leading Beach Destination and Indian Ocean's Leading Dive Destination at World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017.

Hong Kong leads winners at World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony

Hong Kong has been recognised as Asia's Leading City Break Destination at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2017 in China. Hosted by the luxury Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, the prestigious event was attended by 250 hospitality leaders from across the regions.

Upcoming Events

Europe Gala Ceremony 2017
St. Petersburg, Russia
Saturday, 30 September 2017

Africa Gala Ceremony 2017
Kigali, Rwanda
Tuesday, 10 October 2017

Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017
Dubai, UAE
Sunday, 29 October 2017

Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2017
Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Sunday, 10 December 2017

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Voting Dates

Region	Status	Dates*
Travel Technology	Open	Closes 30 Oct
World	Open	Closes 30 Oct
Asia	Closed	Closed 19 Apr
Australasia	Closed	Closed 19 Apr
Europe	Closed	Closed 6 Aug
Caribbean	Closed	Closed 19 Jul
Central America	Closed	Closed 19 Jul
North America	Closed	Closed 19 Jul
South America	Closed	Closed 19 Jul
Africa	Closed	Closed 21 Aug
Indian Ocean	Closed	Closed 22 May
Middle East	Closed	Closed 10 Sep