World Travel Awards

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

Bolivia to host WTA Latin America Ceremony 2019

World Travel Awards has revealed that its Latin America Ceremony 2019 will be hosted in La Paz, Bolivia on 13th July 2019. The leading figureheads, decision-makers and influencers of Latin America's travel and tourism industry are scheduled to attend the ceremony, which will mark WTA's first visit to Bolivia.

Mauritius unveiled as WTA Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2019 host

World Travel Awards has revealed it will host its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Mauritius on 1 June 2019. The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from Africa and the Indian Ocean will attend what will mark WTA’s inaugural visit to the paradise island.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to host WTA Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019

World Travel Awards has revealed that its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019 is set to take place on 25 April 2019 at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi in the UAE. The park is the latest addition to Yas Island’s theme parks, joining Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld.

Island Records founder Chris Blackwell honoured at World Travel Awards in Jamaica

The music and hospitality pioneer, Chris Blackwell, has been honoured at a star-studded gala ceremony in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The founder of Island Records and Island Outpost was acknowledged with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2019. The red carpet evening, which was hosted at Sandals® Montego Bay, marked the opening leg of the WTA Grand Tour 2019 – an annual search for the finest travel and tourism organisations in the world.

26^th 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.

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Madeira to welcome World Travel Awards in 2019

Madeira has been revealed as the host for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2019. The Portuguese destination, which has taken the title of Europe’s Leading Island Destination for the past five years, will use the event to boost its profile on the international stage.

World’s finest travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2018 in Lisbon

The finest travel brands in the world have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal. The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2018 at the historic Pátio da Galé to find out who amongst them had been crowned the finest in the world.

Upcoming Events

Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Thursday, 25 April 2019

Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2019
Mauritius
Saturday, 1 June 2019

Europe Gala Ceremony 2019
Madeira, Portugal
Saturday, 8 June 2019

Latin America Ceremony 2019
La Paz, Bolivia
Saturday, 13 July 2019

Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2019
Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Saturday, 12 October 2019

Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019
Muscat, Oman
Thursday, 28 November 2019

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Voting Dates

Region	Status	Dates*
Africa	Open	Closes 21 Apr
Indian Ocean	Open	Closes 21 Apr
Europe	Open	Closes 28 Apr
Asia	Closed	Opens 25 Mar
Central America	Closed	Opens 25 Mar
Oceania	Closed	Opens 25 Mar
South America	Closed	Opens 25 Mar
Caribbean	Closed	Closed 10 Jan
North America	Closed	Closed 10 Jan
Middle East	Closed	Closed 17 Mar