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In the News 2024

3 December 2024
For the sixth consecutive year, the Philippines bagged the “World’s Leading Dive Destination” title from the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA).
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16 November 2024
THE winners of the 14th World Travel Awards have been announced and several Southern African products are featured on the list.
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21 October 2024
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, the flagship luxury resort in Kenya’s pristine Diani Beach, is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2024. The paradise resort is welcoming travel and tourism figureheads from across Africa for the VIP reception.
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30 September 2024
Africa’s travel and tourism spotlight is shifting to the breathtaking shores of Diani Beach, Kenya, as the much-anticipated World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2024 approaches.
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18 September 2024
The enchanting Philippines has once again taken the spotlight on the global stage by hosting the prestigious World Travel Awards Gala. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality, the Philippines proved to be a fitting locale for this grand event.
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17 September 2024
bai Hotel Cebu has emerged victorious as the Philippines’ Leading Business Hotel at this year’s prestigious World Travel Awards.
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12 September 2024
The 31st World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony, held in the Philippines on Sept. 3, honored destinations and businesses across the region for their outstanding contributions to the travel industry.
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11 September 2024
Kenya Airways (KQ) has received nominations in five prestigious categories at this year's World Travel Awards (WTA) for the African region.
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10 September 2024
For World Travel Awards founder Graham Cooke, the Philippines is a “must-visit” meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) destination.Cooke said this after the Philippines successfully hosted the 31st edition of 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony for the first time on Tuesday, September 3.
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10 September 2024
Tourism industry figures gathered at the City of Dreams in Manila, Philippines, for the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Ceremony.
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10 September 2024
The Postcard Hotel cements its status as Asia’s top luxury brand, earning major recognition at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2024 in Manila.
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9 September 2024
In a landmark achievement for Filipino hospitality, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has been awarded the prestigious title of the Philippines' Leading Hotel Group by the World Travel Awards (WTA).
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9 September 2024
Tourism leaders from across Asia and Oceania gathered in Manila, Philippines, to celebrate the top travel brands known for their commitment to excellence and innovation. The World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony, held at the prestigious City of Dreams Manila, shone a spotlight on the dynamic and vibrant city.
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9 September 2024
The Philippines won big at the 31st Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) with eight major titles under the Asia category, including Cebu being Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination for 2024.
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9 September 2024
Sydney takes the crown as Oceania’s top city destination, while Uluru’s Wintjiri Wiru is recognised as the region’s best tourist attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2024.
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9 September 2024
Ayers Rock Resort has scored two major wins at the World Travel Awards 2024, at a gala ceremony in Manila overnight.
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8 September 2024
The World Travel Awards 2024 have spoken, and this Vietnamese destination which has claimed the crown
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8 September 2024
The Philippines won several awards in the Asia edition of the 2024 World Travel Awards, held for the first time in the country.
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7 September 2024
Vietnam was awarded Asia's leading destination, the leading heritage destination and the leading nature destination, while its capital Hanoi has been voted the leading city and leading city break destination.
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7 September 2024
The Philippines bagged seven awards at the 31st annual World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania in Parañaque City.
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6 September 2024
Boracay Island, located in Malay, Aklan, has added another prestigious accolade to its collection after being named Asia’s Leading Luxury Island Destination at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA).
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6 September 2024
The Philippines continues to prove its excellence in the travel and tourism industry as it clinched eight awards at this year's World Travel Awards.
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5 September 2024
The Philippines continues to have bragging rights in tourism, as the country has been recognized as one of Asia’s top travel destinations in the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024, held in City of Dreams in Parañaque City.
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5 September 2024
The Philippines has once again demonstrated its excellence in the travel and tourism industry as it clinched eight awards at this year's World Travel Awards.
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5 September 2024
Fiji Airways has scooped two trophies at the 2024 World Travel Awards, underscoring the airline’s commitment to delivering world-class service and an unparalleled travel experience.
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4 September 2024
AirAsia celebrated a double victory at the 2024 World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania ceremony in Manila last night, securing recognition as Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the ninth consecutive year and Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew for the eighth year in a row.
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4 September 2024
A host of Aussie winners have been announced during the 2024 World Travel Awards ceremony for Oceania held in Manila overnight.
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4 September 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.
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4 September 2024
The Philippines Emerges Victorious with Multiple Awards at the 2024 World Travel Awards.
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4 September 2024
The Philippines has once again cemented its status as one of Asia’s premier travel destinations by winning eight recognitions at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024.
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4 September 2024
World Travel Awards (WTA) serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
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3 September 2024
New Zealand has been named the leading destination and Air New Zealand the top airline in the Oceania section of the World Travel Awards (WTA), among the travel industry’s most prestigious accolades.
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2 September 2024
PHITEX 2024 will also coincide with the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony, which the Philippines will host for the first time. This prestigious red-carpet event is set to take place on 03 September 2024 at City of Dreams Manila.
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1 September 2024
The Philippines will host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony for the first time on September 3 at City of Dreams Manila.
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1 September 2024
World Travel Awards (WTA) serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. KQ’s nomination comes on the backdrop of impressive performance having bounced back to profitability after ten years to post Sh513 million net profit.
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1 September 2024
eThekweni Municipality has welcomed the World Travel Awards nominating the City’s business travel and tourism industry for eight awards for their 31st edition.
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31 August 2024
PHITEX 2024 will also coincide with the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony. This will the first time for the Philippines to host the mentioned event. This prestigious red-carpet event is set to take place on 03 September 2024 at City of Dreams Manila.
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31 August 2024
The Philippines is set to make history as it hosts World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony for first time in September
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31 August 2024
THE PHILIPPINES is solidifying its position as a premier MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination by hosting, for the first time, the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony. The red carpet event organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) will be held on 03 September 2024 at the City of Dreams Manila.
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30 August 2024
The Philippines is set to host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania gala ceremony for the first time, solidifying the country's position as a destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE).
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30 August 2024
The Philippines is set to make a significant mark on the global tourism stage as it prepares to host the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) Ceremony for the first time this year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Thursday, Aug. 29.
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29 August 2024
THE Philippines is hosting the prestigious 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony on September 3, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT).
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29 August 2024
The Philippines is set to host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania gala ceremony for the first time, solidifying the country's position as a destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE).
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28 August 2024
FOR the first time, the Philippines is hosting the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania red-carpet gala ceremony at City of Dreams Manila on Sept. 3, 2024.
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28 August 2024
The gala ceremony takes place on Tuesday, 3rd September
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28 August 2024
The Philippines is hosting the prestigious 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony on Sept. 3, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday.
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14 August 2024
The northern province of Ha Nam has received nominations in two significant categories at the 31st edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA) for the Asia and Oceania region.
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14 August 2024
Kenya Airways has received five nominations at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2024, highlighting its commitment to delivering exceptional service in the aviation industry.
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11 August 2024
Hà Nam province has been nominated for the 31st World Travel Awards (WTA) for the Asia and Oceania region in two categories: Asia's Leading Emerging Tourism Destination and Asia's Leading Regional Cultural Destination. Will the northern province of Vietnam achieve a "double win" at this year's WTA awards?
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11 August 2024
Spanish airline Voltea was named the best budget airline at this year's World Travel Awards (WTA).
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9 August 2024
A little-known town in Portugal has been named Europe's Emerging Tourism Destination in the World Travel Awards.
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7 August 2024
Тhе Веlіzе Тоurіѕm Воаrd (ВТВ) hаѕ ехtеndеd соngrаtulаtіоnѕ tо thе оutѕtаndіng wіnnеrѕ оf thе Wоrld Тrаvеl Аwаrdѕ 2024, whо hаvе brоught рrеѕtіgіоuѕ ассоlаdеѕ tо Веlіzе’ѕ vіbrаnt hоѕріtаlіtу ѕесtоr.
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5 August 2024
Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Cap Cana has been named a Leading Resort in the Dominican Republic in 2024 after being honored by the prestigious World Travel Awards for the second consecutive year.
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24 July 2024
La Selva Ecolodge & Retreat, a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), has been honoured as South America’s Leading Eco-lodge at the prestigious 2024 World Travel Awards, often regarded as the “Oscars of Tourism.”
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22 July 2024
S Hotels Jamaica, a luxury hotel brand that blends Jamaican culture with urban sophistication, is excited to announce its recent accolades at the 2024 World Travel Awards.
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22 July 2024
Atlantis has announced it won four honours at the 2024 World Travel Awards held in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines on July 1.
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16 July 2024
World Travel Awards plans its first Philippine ceremony in Manila, highlighting significant tourism growth and infrastructure investments.
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16 July 2024
Solomon Airlines has been shortlisted in the 2024 World Travel Awards as a nominee in the category ‘Oceania’s Leading Regional Airline’.
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12 July 2024
The Philippines is set to host the World Travel Awards 2024.
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8 July 2024
El país ganó el premio a Mejor Destino Verde, destacando por la promoción de experiencias de naturaleza y planificación sustentable. Además, Chile fue nombrado Mejor Destino de Aventura por décimo año consecutivo y Destino Más Romántico gracias al encanto del desierto de Atacama.
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8 July 2024
Bahamas acaba de ser reconocido como el principal destino insular de lujo del Caribe y el principal destino de turismo deportivo por los premios WTA, World Travel Awards. Estos prestigiosos premios son el sello distintivo de la excelencia en las industrias de viajes, turismo y hotelería.
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2 July 2024
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’.
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13 June 2024
Seychelles has once again proven its allure as a premier travel destination by clinching eight awards at the World Travel Awards 2024 ceremony held in Dubai.
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4 June 2024
Safari.com has been nominated for Africa’s Leading Safari Company and Africa’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator at the 2024 World Travel Awards. These nominations highlight our expertise in creating unforgettable itineraries with top-tier suppliers, providing 24/7 consultant support, and offering bespoke concierge services.
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28 May 2024
The Gulf Hotel Bahrain has been voted ‘Bahrain’s Leading Hotel’ at the World Travel Awards.
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17 May 2024
DTH Travel Maldives has been awarded the prestigious title of "Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination Management Company", at the World Travel Awards 2024. The ceremony for the Indian Ocean Category was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre as a segment of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024.
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13 May 2024
Nestled in botanical gardens amidst Kenya’s pristine Diani Beach, the resort is a sanctuary of unparalleled hospitality and lifestyle in an idyllic Indian Ocean setting.
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13 May 2024
World Travel Awards, la principal autoridad que reconoce y premia la excelencia en viajes y turismo, ha revelado a sus ganadores de Medio Oriente 2024. El anuncio coincide con el inicio de Arabian Travel Market, el evento industrial líder en la región.
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13 May 2024
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.
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12 May 2024
Diamonds Resort at Diani Beach is set to host the prestigious 2024 Africa Travel Awards, gathering travel industry leaders on October 18.
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11 May 2024
Seychelles has once again proven its unrivaled allure as a premier travel destination, clinching an impressive 8 awards at the prestigious 31st World Travel Awards ceremony held in Dubai.
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11 May 2024
Vietnam has made the shortlist in many accolades at the prestigious 31st World Travel Awards.
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11 May 2024
DTH Travel Maldives has been awarded the prestigious title of “Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination Management Company”, at the World Travel Awards 2024. The ceremony for the Indian Ocean Category was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre as a segment of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024.
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10 May 2024
El Diamonds Leisure Beach Golf Resort en Diani Beach, Kenia, será anfitrión de la Ceremonia de Gala de África de los World Travel Awards 2024, destacando su lujo y posicionando a Kenia como destino turístico global.
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9 May 2024
The World Travel Awards, recognized as the premier authority for celebrating excellence in travel and tourism, has announced the winners for the Middle East in 2024. This unveiling aligns with the Arabian Travel Market, the leading event in the region’s travel sector.
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9 May 2024
World Travel Awards, la principal autoridad que reconoce y premia la excelencia en viajes y turismo, ha revelado a sus ganadores de los premios Océano Índico 2024. El anuncio coincide con el inicio de Arabian Travel Market, el evento industrial líder en la región.
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9 May 2024
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman has been announced as the Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2024 by World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognizes and rewards excellence in travel and tourism.
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7 May 2024
World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognizes and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has revealed its Middle East 2024 winners.
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6 May 2024
The Durban ICC has a long-standing reputation as Africa’s leading meetings and conference venue, offering state-of-the-art facilities, world-class service, and unparalleled expertise in event management.
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5 May 2024
New international investments and an ambitious plan to reimagine the industry focused on sustainability and service, are bringing about a new era for tourism in the Philippines.
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2 May 2024
The Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) has been nominated at the World Travel Awards for “Africa's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2024” at the World Travel Awards.
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30 April 2024
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Kenya will host the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2024, promising a lavish event against the backdrop of pristine Diani Beach.
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30 April 2024
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani Beach, Kenya will host its Africa Gala Ceremony 2024. Travel figureheads from across the continent will attend the red-carpet reception at the paradise resort on 18 October 2024.
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24 April 2024
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani Beach, Kenya will host its Africa Gala Ceremony 2024. Travel figureheads from across the continent will attend the red-carpet reception at the paradise resort on 18 October 2024.
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24 April 2024
WTA, World Travel Awards, ha revelado que su Gran Final 2024 tendrá lugar en la isla atlántica de Madeira, con fecha 24 de noviembre. De este modo, los líderes y figuras destacadas de los viajes y el turismo a nivel mundial se reunirán en la capital, Funchal, para descubrir quién de ellos ha sido elegido como el mejor de los mejores de la industria.
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23 April 2024
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani Beach, Kenya will host its Africa Gala Ceremony 2024. Travel figureheads from across the continent will attend the red-carpet reception at the paradise resort on 18 October 2024.
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23 April 2024
World Travel Awards has revealed that its Grand Final 2024 will take place in Madeira on 24 November.
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23 April 2024
Madeira has been announced as the host location for this year’s World Travel Awards Grand Final – which crowns the year’s finest travel organisations and places for the year.
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23 April 2024
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani Beach, Kenya will host its Africa Gala Ceremony 2024.
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15 April 2024
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) has declare its nomination for the revered World Travel Awards this year. Based on the accomplishment of the preceding year’s honors, all four assets within the group have once more been recognized for their excellent morals within the travel and hospitality segment.
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3 April 2024
Table Mountain, an iconic symbol of Cape Town, has once again been nominated for the prestigious World Travel Awards.
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3 April 2024
Miami Beach, recently hailed as the “World’s Leading Lifestyle Destination” by the prestigious World Travel Awards, stands as a premier international travel spot.
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1 April 2024
The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery, located in Muir of Ord, was named Scotland’s Leading Distillery Tour 2024 at the World Travel Awards (WTA).
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22 March 2024
The Sani/Ikos Hotel Group won important distinctions at this year’s European World Travel Awards. The impressive ceremony took place a few days ago in Berlin, bringing together the elite of the global tourism industry.
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12 March 2024
The World Travel Awards announced that TAP is Europe's best airline for Africa and South America.
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11 March 2024
The World Travel Awards celebrates the best in the tourism and hospitality industries every year. This year, travel professionals and the public selected the nominations and winners for the best new hotels in Europe that offer the ultimate destinations for travelers.
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10 March 2024
Experience Turks and Caicos has announced that the Turks and Caicos Islands has once again been nominated in multiple categories in the World Travel Awards.
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10 March 2024
Tourism royalty convened for the spectacular World Travel Awards (WTA) 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.
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24 February 2024
The U.S. Virgin Islands has been nominated for the World Travel Awards, the V.I. Tourism Department announced.
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23 February 2024
The Four Seasons Resort and Nevis Island have been nominated in several categories at the 31st World Travel Awards 2024.
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22 February 2024
Saint Lucia has once again secured its place among the elite in global tourism, being nominated in six prestigious categories for the World Travel Awards 2024.
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22 February 2024
The twin islands have secured individual nominations which showcases the Federation’s increasing presence among international passengers.
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22 February 2024
The twin Island, St Kitts and Nevis is widely known for its rich heritage and beauty. This time this has even become bigger as the country has been nominated for the four categories in World Travel Awards 2024.
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15 February 2024
A notable milestone for Vietnam’s tourism sector in 2023 was again being honoured by the World Travel Awards with the title “World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2023”.
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1 February 2024
The beautiful island of Madeira is situated in the Atlantic Ocean and this Portuguese territory is lapped by the waters of the Gulf Stream. In 2022 Madeira won the award for World’s Leading Island Destination, granted by The World Travel Awards.
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1 February 2024
From glacier hikes to exhilarating sandboarding, Peru is packed with adventure. A series of accolades affirm this transformation: Peru was honoured as the World’s Leading Cultural Destination and World’s Leading Gastronomy Destination at the World Travel Awards last year.
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22 January 2024
World Travel Awards, one of the travel industry’s most respected organizations, has named Miami Beach as the “World’s Leading Lifestyle Destination of 2023.”
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16 January 2024
Destination Madeira is once again nominated for Best Island Destination in Europe, Best Adventure Destination in Europe, Best Beach Destination in Europe and Best Festival and Event Destination in Europe, within the scope of the 31st edition of the World Travel Awards.
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9 January 2024
Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach announced its impressive debut at the World Travel Awards 2023, where it clinched the title of “Qatar’s Leading Serviced Apartments.”The World Travel Awards is an internationally recognised distinguished accolade in the travel and tourism industry, honoring excellence in various hospitality and travel categories.
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3 January 2024
In 2023, Miami Beach earned top titles as a premier destination, including “World’s Leading Lifestyle Destination,” marking a year of global recognition from the highly respected World Travel Awards.
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