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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.
World Travel Awards set for Latin America Ceremony at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
World Travel Awards will host its much anticipated Latin America Ceremony 2017 at the glittering, all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya on 9th September.
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa prepares to welcome World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards has revealed that Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa will host the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2017. Situated on 12 miles of crystal white sand on Grace Bay, Beaches Turks & Caicos will welcome leaders from across the region on Saturday 16th September as they gather to see who among them has been voted the pinnacle of the travel industry.
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.
St Petersburg revealed as host for World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2017
Saint Petersburg Committee for Tourism Development will welcome World Travel Awards to Russia for the first time in 2017, with the Europe Gala Ceremony 2017 set to take place in the capital of culture.
Upcoming Events
Latin America Ceremony 2017
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Saturday, 9 September 2017
Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2017
Turks & Caicos
Saturday, 16 September 2017
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
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2017
Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Sunday, 10 December 2017
Voting Dates
| Region | Status | Dates* |
| Europe | Open | Closes 6 Aug |
| Africa | Open | Closes 21 Aug |
| Middle East | Open | Closes 21 Aug |
| Travel Technology | Closed | Opens 1 Sep |
| World | Closed | Opens 19 Sep |
| Asia | Closed | Closed 19 Apr |
| Australasia | Closed | Closed 19 Apr |
| Caribbean | Closed | Closed 19 Jul |
| Central America | Closed | Closed 19 Jul |
| North America | Closed | Closed 19 Jul |
| South America | Closed | Closed 19 Jul |
| Indian Ocean | Closed | Closed 22 May |
* dates subject to change.
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Nominees' Area
In The News
NewsFour: Good News for Sandymount Hotel
26 July 2017
IOL: Rwanda to be the venue for the World Travel Awards
26 July 2017
World Travel News: World Travel Awards joins AHIF and AviaDev in Kigali
25 July 2017
Travel Times: Hard Rock Hotel to host World Travel Awards
25 July 2017
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