In the News 2023

Expreso: Perú obtiene 22 candidaturas para los World Travel Awards 2023

5 June 2023
Mejor destino culinario de Sudamérica, Destino verde líder en Sudamérica o Mejor atracción turística de Sudamérica son algunas de las categorías en las que compite el país en los denominados ‘Oscar del Turismo.Perú y sus atractivos turísticos han obtenido 22 candidaturas en la reciente edición sudamericana de los prestigiosos premios World Travel Awards, WTA, 2023.
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Knysna-Plett Herald: World Travel Awards Africa: Voting closes tonight for Western Cape gems nominated in 25 categories

22 May 2023
Each year, the World Travel Awards Africa recognises and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the tourism and hospitality sector. This year, Western Cape tourism offerings have been nominated in 25 categories, ranging from hotels, resorts, attractions, convention centres, to beach destinations, best festival destination and best green hotels.
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The Irish News: Game of Thrones Studio Tour nominated for Europe's leading tourist attraction

21 May 2023
THE Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Co Down has joined Dublin's Guinness Storehouse in being nominated for Europe's leading tourist attraction at the 2023 World Travel Awards.
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Expreso Info: Lisboa aporta 7 candidaturas a los Óscar del Turismo, WTA

21 May 2023
Lisboa se presenta a la edición europea de los WTA, World Travel Awards 2023, con siete candidaturas que, para Vítor Costa, director general de Turismo de Lisboa y presidente de ERT Lisboa Región, demuestra su ‘reconocimiento internacional’.
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Portugal Resident: Algarve nominated for 44 European tourism ‘Oscars’

21 May 2023
The Algarve is fielding 44 nominations in the European edition of the World Travel Awards, viewed as the pinnacle of tourism recognition and often described as the ‘Oscars’ of tourism.
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Cape Town etc: You can still help Table Mountain get ‘five in a row’ at World Travel Awards

20 May 2023
Voting for the World Travel Awards has been extended to Monday, 22 May, so those who have yet to cast their vote for Table Mountain as Africa’s leading tourist destination have just under three weeks to do so.
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Associate Times: Four nominations for St Kitts and Nevis in World Travel Awards 2023

20 May 2023
St Kitts and Nevis has been nominated for four World Travel Awards in 2023. The Ministry of Tourism invited the people to vote for the destination as the voting line is open now through July 9, 2023.
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The Newspaper: Cape Town is getting recognized at World Travel Awards

19 May 2023
Cape Town, with its unique combination of natural beauty, rich history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality, has firmly established itself as a must-visit destination in Africa.
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Expreso: Batumi acogerá la Gala europea de los Óscar de Turismo, WTA

18 May 2023
World Travel Awards, WTA, anunció que su Ceremonia de Gala del 30.° aniversario en Europa 2023 se llevará a cabo en uno de los destinos turísticos emergentes del mundo. La ciudad de Batumi, en Georgia, ha aparecido en los titulares en los últimos años como el nuevo destino turístico de Europa y la capital de inversión en turismo.
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Rus Tourism News: WTA Europe Gala Ceremony 2023 to Take Place in Batumi

18 May 2023
The 30th anniversary Europe Gala Ceremony 2023 of the World Travel Awards (WTA) is set to take place in Batumi, Georgia, which has emerged as a thrilling new tourist destination and an investment hub for the tourism industry. This prestigious event, scheduled for 30th September 2023, will gather prominent figures from the travel industry across the continent.
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Auto Rental News: Veico Car Rental nominated for top World Travel Award

18 May 2023
Veico Car Rental is a contender for Mexico's Leading Car Rental Company in the approaching World Travel Awards 2023.
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Expreso Info: 17 candidaturas de Chile para los Óscar de Turismo, WTA

18 May 2023
Sernatur, el Servicio Nacional de Turismo, ha confirmado que Chile es candidato a 17 categorías de los World Travel Awards, WTA, conocidos popularmente como los ‘Óscar del Turismo’.
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The Portugal News: Madeira in the running for top awards

17 May 2023
The Madeira archipelago is once again nominated for the European World Travel Awards (WTA), with five nominations.
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Zarabaza: Batumi ospiterà la cerimonia di gala WTA Europe 2023

16 May 2023
World Travel Awards (WTA) è lieta di annunciare che la sua storica cerimonia di gala per il 30° anniversario in Europa 2023 si svolgerà in una delle destinazioni turistiche emergenti più entusiasmanti del mondo. La magnifica città di Batumi, in Georgia, ha fatto notizia negli ultimi anni come il nuovo punto di riferimento per i viaggi in Europa e la capitale degli investimenti turistici.
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New Telegraph: World Travel Awards Opens Voting For Europe Categories

16 May 2023
Voting for the Europe categories of the 2023 edition World Travel Awards has opened and runs until midnight of August 20.
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Breaking Travel News: World Travel Awards opens voting for Europe categories

10 May 2023
Voting for the Europe categories of the 2023 edition World Travel Awards has opened and runs until midnight 20 August 2023.
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Herald Live: Plettenberg Bay nominated for top Africa beach award

9 May 2023
Beautiful tourist town Plettenberg Bay has again welcomed nomination for Africa’s Leading Beach Destination in World Travel Awards 2023.
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FTN News: 2023 WTA Europe Gala Ceremony to be in Batumi

4 May 2023
World Travel Awards announced that its landmark 30th anniversary Europe Gala Ceremony 2023 will be staged in the magnificent city of Batumi, Georgia which has made the headlines in recent years as Europe’s new travel hotspot and tourism investment capital.
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WGRD 97.9: World Travel Awards Top Michigan Hotels 2023

21 April 2023
The World Travel Awards is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. So it's a pretty big deal to make the list! And it's now up to a public vote. What do YOU think is the best hotel in Michigan?
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The Voice: Saint Lucia Nominated for Six Industry Gold Standard Honours

21 April 2023
Saint Lucia is presented with the opportunity to be recognized for the industry's gold standard in global travel at the 30th anniversary of the World Travel Awards, with nominations for six prestigious titles.
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Expreso Info: Seis hoteles Meliá Cuba aspiran a los World Travel Awards

21 April 2023
Una nueva edición de los afamados World Travel Awards tendrá lugar el próximo 26 de agosto, para reconocer y premiar a las entidades turísticas que más destacan a nivel internacional.
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SA People News: Cape Town nominated in nine categories by World Travel Awards

21 April 2023
Cape Town has been nominated in nine categories for this year’s instalment of the World Travel Awards Africa Region 2023.
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The South African: Cape Town scores nine nominations in the World Travel Awards

21 April 2023
The Mother City is dominating! Cape Town has been nominated in nine categories at the 2023 World Travel Awards.
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WIC News: World Travel Awards nominates Nevis for Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2023

21 April 2023
The World Travel Awards have nominated the island of Nevis for the Caribbean's Leading Honeymoon Destination 2023. The Tourism Authority was delighted with the nomination and took to Facebook to share the wonderful update.
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eTurboNews: Six Industry Gold Standards Honors Attributed to Saint Lucia

20 April 2023
Saint Lucia is presented with the opportunity to be recognized for the industry’s gold standard in global travel at the 30th anniversary of the World Travel Awards, with nominations for six prestigious 2023 titles: Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination, and Caribbean’s Leading Nature Destination.
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Prensa Latina: Cuban hotels nominated for major tourism awards

20 April 2023
A group of relevant hotels in Cuba were nominated for the World Travel Awards for tourism to highlight the quality of services in the country's accommodation facilities, according to an official statement.
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Cape Town etc: Help our Mother City snatch 9 awards at World Travel Awards Africa

20 April 2023
Cape Town has once again been nominated across different categories for the prestigious World Travel Awards Africa Region 2023 – highly regarded as the gold standard award within the travel and tourism industry.
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Traveling Lifestyle: Mexican Caribbean nominated for 21 World Travel Awards

19 April 2023
Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa announced on Monday that the state of Quintana Roo has been nominated for 21 World Travel Awards™. The yearly award acknowledges excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.
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Caribbean News: World Travel Awards Voting Now Open for the Caribbean, the Americas

18 April 2023
Voting is now open for organisations in the Caribbean and the Americas for the World Travel Awards 2023 program. Industry professionals, the media and consumers worldwide can vote for their favourite travel brands.
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WebWire: Voting opens for the Caribbean and Americas

17 April 2023
Voting is now open for organisations in the Caribbean and the Americas for the World Travel Awards 2023 programme. Industry professionals, the media and consumers worldwide can vote for their favourite travel brands.
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Independent Online: World Travel Awards: You can help Table Mountain win travel trophy again

14 April 2023
The Table Mountain Mountain Aerial Cableway Company wants Table Mountain to be voted the best tourist attraction and has asked tourists to help it win in the World Travel Awards.
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Travel Trade Maldives: Lily Beach Resort & Spa Nominated for a World Travel Award Yet Again

11 April 2023
A homegrown brand, a pioneer of the All-Inclusive concept for the Maldivian hospitality industry since 1994, Lily Beach Resort & Spa has been nominated for the coveted Maldives Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2023 by the World Travel Awards for the seventh time.
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Morocco World News: 11 Hotels in Morocco Nominated for World Travel Awards 2023

10 April 2023
Moroccan-based hotels have once again made their mark in the travel and tourism industry, with 11 hotel establishments gaining nominations in the 30th Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) 2023. The nominee gaining the most votes in a category will be named the winner in the landmark 30th anniversary year.
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Morocco World News: Fairmont Taghazout Bay Nominated for World Travel Awards 2023

8 April 2023
The five-star wellness resort Fairmont Taghazout Bay is nominated in multiple categories for the 30th Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) 2023. Along with the Fairmont Taghazout Bay, 11 Moroccan-based hotels received nominations for WTA 2023.
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Africa.com: An Epic Contest to Determine Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction has Kicked Off

6 April 2023
South Africa’s Table Mountain and Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro will face off at this year’s World Travel Awards for the crown of Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction.
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Cape Town etc: Table Mountain calls for your vote for Africa’s leading tourist attraction

6 April 2023
Are you ready to help Table Mountain bring home the trophy for Africa’s leading tourist attraction? The World Travel Awards has opened up voting for this epic contest, and Table Mountain needs your support to win.
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CS Global Partners: St Lucia to host the World Travel Awards Caribbean and The Americas 2023

3 April 2023
The paradise island of Saint Lucia will host the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023 of the World Travel Awards.
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Business Insider: Discover Africa's best tourist attractions and beach destinations of 2023

29 March 2023
The World Travel Awards 2023 programme has highlighted some of Africa's most exciting and beautiful tourist attractions and beach destinations. From the Pyramids of Giza to Nungwi Beach in Tanzania, these destinations showcase the continent's rich history, culture, and natural beauty.
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Africa.com: Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2023 Nominees

29 March 2023
Africa is a continent of diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and unique attractions, making it a popular destination for tourists from around the world. The World Travel Awards 2023 programme has highlighted some of the best tourist attractions and beach destinations in Africa, showcasing the beauty and allure of the continent.
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EIN News: Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa Nominated for 30th World Travel Awards in Two Different Categories

20 March 2023
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa has been recently nominated for two categories at the 30th Annual World Travel Awards 2023, recognising its exceptional guest experiences and unparalleled luxury. As the most prestigious awards in the travel and tourism industry, winning a World Travel Award is a significant achievement and a recognition of excellence.
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Channel 24: Saint Lucia to host World Travel Awards Caribbean Ceremony 2023, announces Ernest Hilaire

17 March 2023
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture & Information Ernest Hilaire announced that Saint Lucia will host this year’s edition of the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023
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PiPa News: St Lucia to host World Travel Awards Caribbean ceremony 2023, announces Ernest Hilaire Pipa News

17 March 2023
St Lucia to host World Travel Awards Caribbean ceremony 2023, announces Ernest Hilaire.
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Associate Times: Ernest Hilaire feels excited over Saint Lucia hosting World Travel Awards Ceremony 2023

17 March 2023
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture & Information Ernest Hilaire expressed pleasure in getting an opportunity to host this year's edition of the World Travel Awards Caribbean and The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023 in Saint Lucia
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Nation World News: Saint Lucia, venue of the WTA Caribbean & Americas gala

15 March 2023
World Travel Awards has revealed that the island paradise of St. Lucia will host their 2023 Caribbean and Americas Gala Ceremonies.
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Dailyweb Argentina: Santa Lucía será sede de la ceremonia de gala de los World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas 2023

15 March 2023
World Travel Awards se llevará a cabo, el 26 de agosto, en Sandals Grande St. Lucian y constituirá el clímax de la Semana Mundial de Viajes 2023, una celebración de una semana del sector mundial de viajes y turismo, que presenta una serie de eventos para unir a los líderes intelectuales de la industria y generar debate. sobre cuestiones clave.
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OEN Polska: World Travel Awards Caribbean and The Americas odbędzie się w Saint Lucia

15 March 2023
26 sierpnia 2023 r. na czerwonym dywanie pojawią się czołowe osobistości branży turystycznej z regionu.
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Karib Info: Sainte-Lucie Les World Travel Awards !

15 March 2023
Sainte-Lucie accueillera la cérémonie de gala des Caraïbes et des Amériques des World Travel Awards 2023.
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St Lucia Times: Saint Lucia To Host World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023

15 March 2023
World Travel Awards has revealed that the paradise island of Saint Lucia will host its Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023.
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WealthTronic: Saint Lucia to host World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas 2023

14 March 2023
World Travel Awards has revealed at ITB Berlin that the paradise island of Saint Lucia will host its Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023.
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EIN News: Emerald Maldives Nominated for 30th Annual World Travel Awards in Seven Different Categories

14 March 2023
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa has been nominated for the 30th annual World Travel Awards in seven categories. The World Travel Awards is a globally recognised event, honouring the best in the travel and tourism industry, and Emerald Maldives has been nominated in some of the most competitive categories.
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Magnetic Media TV: Saint Lucia to host World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas 2023

14 March 2023
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that the paradise island of Saint Lucia will host its Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023.
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Irish Travel Trade Network: Saint Lucia to host World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas 2023

13 March 2023
It has been revealed by World Travel Awards at ITB Berlin that the island nation of Saint Lucia will host its Caribbean And the Americas Gala 2023. The red carpet event will take place on 26 August 2023 and will be attended by leading travel industry professionals from across the region.
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WIC News: Saint Lucia to host WTA Caribbean and The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023

13 March 2023
The island of Saint Lucia is preparing to host the World Travel Awards - Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023. The leading travel industry leaders from around the region will be attending the red-carpet reception on August 26, 2023.
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Associate Times: Saint Lucia to celebrate 30th anniversary of World Travel Awards, set to host ceremony

13 March 2023
Saint Lucia is all set to host World Travel Awards Caribbean and The Americas Ceremony 2023 on 26 August 2023.
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Expreso: Santa Lucía sede de la gala de los WTA Caribe & Américas

13 March 2023
Los WTA, World Travel Awards, han revelado que la isla paradisíaca de Santa Lucía será la anfitriona de su Ceremonia de Gala del Caribe y las Américas 2023. Las principales figuras de la industria de viajes de toda la región asistirán a la recepción con alfombra roja el 26 de agosto de 2023.
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Travel Wires: World Travel Awards Caribbean and The Americas Will Take Place in Saint Lucia

10 March 2023
World Travel Awards revealed at ITB Berlin, that Saint Lucia will be hosting its Caribbean & The Americas Gala ceremony 2023.
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Loop News: Saint Lucia to host World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala

10 March 2023
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that the paradise island of Saint Lucia will host its Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023
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Caribbean News Digital: Santa Lucía acogerá la gala regional de los World Travel Awards

10 March 2023
World Travel Awards (WTA) ha revelado que la paradisíaca isla de Santa Lucía acogerá la Ceremonia de Gala del Caribe y las Américas 2023. Las principales personalidades de la industria de viajes de toda la región asistirán a la recepción de alfombra roja el 26 de agosto de 2023.
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FTN News: Saint Lucia to host World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas 2023

10 March 2023
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that the paradise island of Saint Lucia will host its Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023.
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Travel Daily News: Saint Lucia to host World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023

10 March 2023
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that the paradise island of Saint Lucia will host its Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023.
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Travelscope Magazine: Saint Lucia to host World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023

10 March 2023
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that the paradise island of Saint Lucia will host its Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2023. The leading travel industry figureheads from across the region will attend the red-carpet reception on 26 August 2023.
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Euronews: Madeira: Why you should visit the island paradise of black sand beaches this summer

27 February 2023
Pull up your maps app and pick a spot in the the Atlantic ocean - not as far west as Bermuda but south of the Azores. It will take some zooming in to locate this tiny, volcanic island, but once you find it, you’ll never want to leave. Madeira was named‘Europe’s Leading Island Destination 2020’ at the World Travel Awards for its outdoor adventures.
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Manila Times: Intramuros nominated Asia's leading tourist destination

23 February 2023
Philippines is in the running for five major trophies in the Asia category in the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA), Department of Tourism (DoT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced on Tuesday. Two of the country's most popular stops, Cebu and Intramuros, have been nominated, respectively, as Top Wedding Destination and as Leading Tourist Attraction after winning it last year.
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Panay News: PH destinations nominated anew in World Travel Awards

22 February 2023
The Philippines and two of its leading destinations have been nominated for major awards under the Asia category of the 30th World Travel Awards (WTA).
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Inquirer.net: Philippines tourist spots nominated at World Travel Awards

22 February 2023
The Philippines and several of its tourist destinations have been nominated anew for major awards in the 30th World Travel Awards (WTA). The awards have nominated the Philippines for the Asian category of Leading Beach Destination, which it also won in the 2022 WTA in Vietnam.
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Sun Star: Cebu nominated as ‘Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination’

19 February 2023
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco is inviting travel consumers to vote for Cebu as Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination, after the province was nominated in the 30th World Travel Awards (WTA)-Asia Category.
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Plevna Patriot: Saint Lucia: Collection de Pépites is ideal choice for residents to refresh

7 February 2023
The natural beauty and variety of magnificent resorts in Saint Lucia are well-known across the world. At the 28th annual World Travel Awards, Saint Lucia won the title of “World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination” for the fourteenth time and the fifth year in a row since 2018.
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Tapping Into Private Aviation With RoyalJet: Construction Business News

7 February 2023
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan chairs the RoyalJet LLC, an Abu Dhabi-owned and controlled collection of firms that dominates the worldwide premium private aviation market. RoyalJet is also a multiple World Travel Awards laureate in the ‘World’s Leading Private Jet Charter’ category.
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Hotel News Resource: Voco Hotels Enters 2023 with Strong Growth Momentum

7 February 2023
voco hotels’ rapid growth and customer experience are capturing the attention of the larger hospitality arena. The brand recently received multiple accolades at the 2022 World Travel Awards, including “Leading Premium Hotel Brand” honours for Europe, the Middle East and the world respectively.
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Webwire: WTA kickstarts 30th anniversary with Middle East voting

4 February 2023
World Travel Awards (WTA) – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has opened voting for the Middle East categories of its landmark 30th anniversary programme.
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La Prensa Latina: Tourism in Caribbean rebounding, with Cancun, Dominican Republica in lead

31 January 2023
Tourism in Colombia has almost fully recovered with more than 3.5 million international travelers visiting the country between January and October 2022, growth of 145.2 percent compared to the same period the year before. The mecca for Colombian tourism remains the sun and beach city of Cartagena, famous for its lovely colonial architecture and it also was recognized as South America’s top honeymoon destination for 2022 at the World Travel Awards, known as the Tourism Oscars.
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Nova: The Guinness Is On Brigid!

30 January 2023
In November 2022 the Guinness Storehouse was named ‘World’s Leading Beer Tour Visitor Experience’ at the World Travel Awards (WTA) held in Muscat, Oman.
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BW Hotelier: The Postcard Hotel opens beach front resort on the Arabian Sea in Karnataka

27 January 2023
The Postcard Hotel has announced the opening of its first hotel on the beach, The Postcard on the Arabian Sea. The Postcard Hotel was recently voted as ‘Asia's Leading Boutique Hotel Brand’ amongst other noteworthy honours at World Travel Awards 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Breaking Travel News: Vietnam welcomed over 3.6 million inbound tourists in 2022

24 January 2023
Vietnamese airlines and destinations were named among the winners at the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Ceremony 2022, which took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7.
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SKN Vibes: Enter World Travel Awards 2023

17 January 2023
World Travel Awards will celebrate its landmark 30th anniversary as the most respected awards programme and highly sought-after honours in global tourism.
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The Telegraph: Sani Resort recognised as the World's Leading Family & Beach Resort for the fourth year in a row

6 January 2023
Winning across three categories in the 2022 World Travel Awards, Sani Resort was recognised as the World's Leading Family & Beach Resort for the fourth year in a row and as the World's Leading Luxury Green Resort for the third time. The Sani Festival of performing arts, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, also earned Sani Resort the World's Leading Cultural Destination Resort title.
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The Peninsula: Thriving tourism sector in Qatar

5 January 2023
The year 2022 has been a tremendous success for Qatar’s tourism sector attracting visitors from across the world throughout the year culminating at its peak during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Qatar Tourism bagged numerous prestigious accolades for its global campaigns. The latest of which is its ‘Experience a World Beyond’ campaign that was named World’s Leading Marketing Campaign at the 29th World Travel Awards, Grand Final Gala Ceremony, in Oman.
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