World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
Excitement builds ahead of World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017
Excitement is building for this year's World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017 as the travel industry's leading awards programme makes its final preparations for the prestigious event, which is taking place on Saturday 8th July in the Maldives.
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.
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.
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
Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017
Maldives
Saturday, 8 July 2017
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
Sunday, 29 October 2017
Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2017
Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Sunday, 10 December 2017
Voting Dates
| Region | Status | Dates* |
| Caribbean | Open | Closes 19 Jul |
| Central America | Open | Closes 19 Jul |
| North America | Open | Closes 19 Jul |
| South America | Open | Closes 19 Jul |
| 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 |
| Indian Ocean | Closed | Closed 22 May |
* dates subject to change.
Winners' Area
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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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