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Cancún to host World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony 2025
World Travel Awards has announced that Cancún, Mexico has been selected to host its Latin America Ceremony 2025. The world-class city will welcome travel and tourism figureheads for the red-carpet event on 27 September. The announcement was made at a VIP signing in Madrid, organised by Secretaría Municipal de Turismo Cancún, on the eve of FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair 2025.
32nd annual World Travel Awards open 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.
World's travel innovators celebrate at VIP reception in Madeira
Tourism royalty from across the globe convened in Funchal, Madeira for the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2024 to recognise the travel organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation.
Africa's travel and tourism innovators celebrate at VIP reception in Diani Beach Kenya
Tourism royalty from across Africa convened at Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani Beach, Kenya for the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2024 to recognise the travel organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation.
Philippines shines as host of World Travel Awards 2024
Tourism royalty from across Asia and Oceania convened in Manila, Philippines to recognise the travel brands pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation. The World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony, hosted at City of Dreams Manila, World Travel Awards Official Hotel Partner, proved a fitting showcase for the fascinating city destination.
World Travel Awards reveals 2024 Caribbean & Americas winners
World Travel Awards – has revealed its 2024 Caribbean and The Americas winners. Headline victors included Jamaica, which was voted ‘Caribbean’s Leading Destination’, as well as ‘Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’. Turks & Caicos saw off strong competition to win ‘Caribbean's Leading Beach Destination’, while The Bahamas took the title of ‘Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination’. St. Vincent & The Grenadines was named ‘Caribbean’s Leading Nature Destination’.
World Travel Awards reveals Middle East 2024 winners
World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has revealed its Middle East 2024 winners. The announcement coincides with the start of Arabian Travel Market, the region's leading industry event.
Indian Ocean 2024 winners announced
World Travel Awards has announced its Indian Ocean 2024 winners. Recipients included the Maldives, acknowledged with a raft of honours, including ‘Indian Ocean's Leading Destination’. The Seychelles and Mauritius also emerged victorious in this year's list of the finest in travel and tourism.
Europe winners revealed at World Travel Awards 2024 in Berlin
Tourism royalty convened for the spectacular World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton, Berlin to find out who amongst them had been voted the continent's best of the best.
Upcoming Events
Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025
Cancún, Mexico
Saturday, 27 September 2025
Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025
Hong Kong
Monday, 13 October 2025
Voting Dates
Region | Status | Dates* |
Middle East | Closed | Opens 11 Feb |
Caribbean | Closed | Opens 4 Mar |
North America | Closed | Opens 4 Mar |
Africa | Closed | Opens 1 Apr |
Asia | Closed | Opens 1 Apr |
Central America | Closed | Opens 1 Apr |
Europe | Closed | Opens 1 Apr |
Indian Ocean | Closed | Opens 1 Apr |
Oceania | Closed | Opens 1 Apr |
South America | Closed | Opens 1 Apr |
* dates subject to change.
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Travel Mole: Cancun selected as WTA Latin America host city
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