World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
Europe's finest travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards in Athens
Europe's finest travel brands have been unveiled at World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018 in Athens, Greece. Hundreds of the leading figures of Europe's travel and tourism industry attended the ceremony, which was staged at the historic Zappeion Megaron Hall.
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.
Upcoming Events
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* |
| 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 |
| Europe | Closed | Closed 20 May |
* dates subject to change.
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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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