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In the News 2025

16 June 2025
THE country’s growing recognition on the global tourism stage has earned it the privilege of hosting the 32nd World Travel Awards (WTA) for Africa and the Indian Ocean region, a landmark achievement for the country.
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12 June 2025
The World Travel Awards (WTA) is set to hold its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 in the captivating country of Tanzania, where travel industry leaders from the region will gather for a VIP reception at Johari Rotana Dar es Salaam on 28 June 2025.
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12 June 2025
Tanzania will host the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025. Travel industry leaders from across the region will attend the VIP reception at Johari Rotana Dar es Salaam on 28 June 2025.
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12 June 2025
More than 500 delegates from across the globe are expected to attend the World Travel Awards ceremony for the Africa and Indian Ocean region, slated for June 28 in Tanzania's port city of Dar es Salaam.
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12 June 2025
World Travel Awards will host the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 in Tanzania, showcasing its tourism strengths to regional industry leaders.
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12 June 2025
World Travel Awards (WTA) will host its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 in the enchanting nation of Tanzania, with travel industry leaders from across the region attending the VIP reception at Johari Rotana Dar es Salaam on 28 June 2025.
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4 June 2025
Two hotels in the Philippines set sights on winning World Travel Awards.
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3 June 2025
Savoy Hotel Manila today celebrates its fifth consecutive nomination as Asia's and the Philippines' Leading Airport Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards — an accolade that underscores the team's dedication and the trust of its loyal guests.
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2 June 2025
Belmont Hotel Manila has announced its nomination in two prestigious categories at the World Travel Awards 2025: Asia’s Leading City Hotel and the Philippines’ Leading City Hotel.
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2 June 2025
In a symbolic nod to its rising influence, Tanzania is set to host the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony in Dar es Salaam. Scheduled for June 28 at the Johari Rotana Hotel, the event will welcome elite travel brands, media, and tourism leaders from across the continent.
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20 May 2025
Savoy Hotel Manila today celebrates its fifth consecutive nomination as Asia's and the Philippines' Leading Airport Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards — an accolade that underscores the team's dedication and the trust of its loyal guests.
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19 May 2025
Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC) proudly announces its nomination as the Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group at the prestigious 32nd Annual World Travel Awards 2025, a global recognition of excellence that highlights DHC’s longstanding legacy of innovation, leadership, and heartfelt Filipino hospitality.
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16 May 2025
The World Travel Awards has unveiled Sardinia’s iconic Forte Village Resort as the host venue for its 2025 Europe Gala Ceremony, scheduled to take place on 22 October 2025.
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16 May 2025
New Mexico was selected as one of six finalists for “North America’s Leading Regional Destination” for the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards.
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16 May 2025
New Mexico was named one of six finalists for "North America's Leading Regional Destination" for the 2025 World Travel Awards.
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9 May 2025
Chilé’s incredible biodiversity has scooped up nominations at the World Travel Awards because of its deep commitment to sustainable tourism.
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2 May 2025
Philippine properties shine in the 2025 World Travel Awards with over 20 nominations, showcasing the country’s global leadership in tourism, hospitality, and sustainability.
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2 May 2025
Over 20 properties in the Philippines have been nominated in the 2025 World Travel Awards.
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1 May 2025
South Africa shines at the 2025 World Travel Awards with multiple nominations, celebrating its world-class destinations, iconic attractions, and leading airlines.
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30 April 2025
The upcoming World Travel Awards 2025, scheduled for October 13 at the InterContinental Grand Stanford, was said to place the spotlight on one of the Philippines’ most influential names in hospitality—Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC).
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29 April 2025
Panhou Retreat, a sustainable wellness destination in Hoang Su Phi, has been nominated for Vietnam’s Leading Green Resort 2025 and Asia’s Leading Green Resort 2025 at the World Travel Awards, recognized for its commitment to eco-tourism and cultural preservation.
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27 April 2025
Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC) proudly announces its nomination as the Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group at the prestigious 32nd Annual World Travel Awards 2025. The highly-anticipated World Travel Awards 2025 will take place at the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong on October 13, 2025.
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26 April 2025
Members of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) have been nominated in the 2025 edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA) across various prestigious categories.
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25 April 2025
Pampanga and Aurora Province are in the running in this year's World Travel Awards (WTA), bringing the Philippines' total nominations to 10, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT).
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24 April 2025
Six private jet flight providers in North America and 12 European companies are contending for the World Travel Awards. 2025 marks the 32nd year for the awards.
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21 April 2025
The Philippines has earned nominations for 10 destinations in the 2025 World Travel Awards, underscoring the country's diverse tourism offerings and reinforcing its rising profile on the global stage, the Department of Tourism (DOT) disclosed on Monday, Apr. 21.
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18 April 2025
Barbados continues to shine as a tourism destination, as the island received nominations in around 12 prestigious categories at the 32nd World Travel Awards. These nominations mark a crucial moment for not only the tourism sector but for the country as a whole.
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17 April 2025
Plett’s beaches stand shoulder to shoulder with the best African beach destinations as a nominee for Africa’s Leading Beach Destination award in the World Travel Awards.
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15 April 2025
SAFARI.com, one of Africa’s most loved and trusted safari tour specialists, won the World Travel Award for Leading Safari Company in Africa 2024. The Cape Town-based luxury travel company is again in the running for two nominations: ‘Africa’s Leading Safari Company 2025’ and ‘Africa’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2025,’ hosted by the World Travel Awards.
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14 April 2025
It was revealed that SAFARI.COM, a luxury travel company based in Cape Town, had received the distinguished honour of being named Africa’s Leading Safari Company 2024 by the World Travel Awards. The annual event, started in 1993, was said to have recognized excellence across all sectors of the travel and tourism industry and had become a benchmark for quality in global travel services.
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11 April 2025
South Africa once again features prominently as a prime tourist destination in Africa with multiple nominations, including Hartbeespoort Cableway, in the 2025 World Travel Awards.
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9 April 2025
The Philippines has affirmed its status as a prime tourist destination in Asia with multiple nominations at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
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7 April 2025
Organisers of the World Travel Awards 2025 have opened voting for categories in Africa, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Middle East and North America, with Nigeria featuring in more than eight different categories.
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2 April 2025
The World Travel Awards (WTA) will hold its inaugural ceremony in Bahrain, the WTA Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025, on December 9, to recognise and celebrate the industry's top performers.
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29 March 2025
In a landmark moment for the Middle East’s travel and tourism sector, Bahrain will host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025 for the first time in the Kingdom’s history. S
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29 March 2025
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced plans to stage its first-ever ceremony in Bahrain. The WTA Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025 will take place at the landmark Exhibition World Bahrain on 9 December 2025, bringing together global travel and tourism leaders to recognise and celebrate the industry’s best of the best.
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28 March 2025
World Travel Awards announces its first ceremony in Bahrain, set for December 9, 2025, at Exhibition World Bahrain, highlighting the nation’s growing status as a global tourism and MICE destination.
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28 March 2025
The countdown is officially on for the prestigious World Travel Awards 2025 as voting opens for categories spanning across Africa, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East, and North America.
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28 March 2025
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced plans to stage its first-ever ceremony in Bahrain. The WTA Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025 will take place at the landmark Exhibition World Bahrain on 9 December 2025, bringing together global travel and tourism leaders to recognise and celebrate the industry’s best of the best.
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25 March 2025
World Travel Awards, (WTA) 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 on 27 September.
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25 March 2025
Upper Hill’s Radisson Blu Hotel has been nominated in four categories of the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA).
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24 March 2025
Mauritius has been selected as a shortlisted nominee in the 32nd annual World Travel Awards. The international voting window is now open. Votes can be cast by travel professionals, media and the tourism consumers, with the nominee who attracts the most votes in each category announced as the 2025 World Travel Awards winner.
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24 March 2025
The Turks and Caicos Islands has been nominated in nine prestigious categories for the 2025 World Travel Awards. Recognised for its unmatched luxury, adventure, and breathtaking natural beauty, the destination is once again making its mark on the global stage.
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22 March 2025
The World Travel Awards (WTA), a competition that recognizes, rewards, and celebrates excellence in all sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries around the world, nominated the Fábrica de Arte Cubano (FAC) for the ninth time.
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19 March 2025
The Meliá Hotels International chain, with a prominent presence in Cuba, announced that six of its establishments on the island have been nominated for the prestigious World Travel Awards 2025.
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7 March 2025
Antigua and Barbuda has been nominated in seven prestigious categories in the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, highlighting the destination’s appeal as a top Caribbean getaway.
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3 March 2025
Moc Chau National Tourist Area in the northern mountainous province of Son La has solidified its reputation as World Travel Awards 2024 winner of Asia's Leading Regional Nature Destination.
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28 February 2025
In a significant achievement for Guam's hospitality sector, Dusit Beach Resort Guam has been named Guam's Leading Resort 2024 at the prestigious World Travel Awards.
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26 February 2025
The Philippines, recognized as Asia's leading beach destination at the 2024 World Travel Awards, welcomed 627,000 tourists in January, marking a 9.1% year-on-year increase.
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10 February 2025
Tanzania’s unparalleled wildlife and iconic migration have earned it top industry recognition. The World Travel Awards named the Serengeti Africa’s Leading National Park in 2024 — a title it has won every year since 2019.
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4 February 2025
Hong Kong proudly takes centre stage as the host of the prestigious World travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025.Set for October 13, 2025, at the renowned InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, this highly anticipated event will honor the region's finest in travel and tourism while showcasing the dynamic energy and timeless charm of this iconic city.
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1 February 2025
City of Dreams Manila secured major accolades at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) and World Culinary Awards, highlighting its excellence in hospitality, gaming, and dining as the integrated resort marks its 10th anniversary.
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31 January 2025
Cancún, Mexico, has been chosen as the host city for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Latin America Ceremony 2025. Renowned for its exceptional hospitality and vibrant culture, Cancún will roll out the red carpet on September 27, welcoming prominent figures from the travel and tourism industry.
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30 January 2025
World Travel Awards (WTA) 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 on 27 September.
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29 January 2025
World Travel Awards (WTA) 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.
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29 January 2025
World Travel Awards (WTA) has picked Cancún, Mexico as host for its Latin America Ceremony 2025.
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28 January 2025
World Travel Awards, WTA, ha anunciado que Cancún, México, ha sido seleccionado como sede de su Ceremonia de Iberoamérica 2025. Esta ciudad de clase mundial recibirá a figuras destacadas del turismo y los viajes para la alfombra roja el 27 de septiembre de 2025. El anuncio se realizó durante una firma VIP en Madrid, organizada por la Secretaría Municipal de Turismo de Cancún, en vísperas de FITUR 2025.
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26 January 2025
ARARAT Museum keeps its leading positions in the international contests and gets its 5th recognition from World Travel Awards.Competing with hundreds of museums and visitors’ centers from all around the world ARARAT Museum won World Travel Awards 2024 in the Brandy Distillery Tour nomination.
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23 January 2025
Cancún, Mexico will host the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony 2025, highlighting its vibrant tourism sector and cultural attractions.
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23 January 2025
The World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed Cancún, Mexico, as the host city for its Latin America Ceremony 2025.
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22 January 2025
World Travel Awards (WTA) 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 on 27 September.
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14 January 2025
The Philippines, celebrated as Asia’s premier tropical paradise, achieved an impressive milestone in 2024 by generating a staggering PHP760.5 billion (approximately US$13 billion) in tourism earnings. With its extensive 36,000-kilometre coastline, the Philippines earned the prestigious title of “Asia’s Leading Beach Destination” at the 2024 World Travel Awards.
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13 January 2025
Voted Iceland’s leading travel agency seven times in a row at the prestigious World Travel Awards, Guide to Iceland has built a stellar reputation for quality, innovation, and a unique customer experience.
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11 January 2025
The Philippines, named Asia's leading beach destination at the World Travel Awards, received over 5.4 million foreign visitors in 2024, up 8.7% year-on-year.
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10 January 2025
For the fourth time in a row, Miami Beach was named North America's Leading City Destination by the World Travel Awards. Miami Beach beat heavy hitters like the Big Apple, New Orleans, and Chicago for the title.
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8 January 2025
The Philippines, named Asia's leading beach destination at the World Travel Awards, received over 5.4 million foreign visitors in 2024, up 8.7% year-on-year.
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7 January 2025
Guinness Storehouse – ranked as Ireland’s leading visitor attraction – has marked its 25th anniversary, hot on the heels of welcoming its 25 millionth visitor. In the last 12 months, the Guinness Storehouse – which was Ireland’s sole winner at last year’s World Travel Awards (landing the World’s Leading Beer Tour Visitor Experience award for the third straight year) – saw a 10% increase in total visitor numbers.
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6 January 2025
The global travel and tourism industry has witnessed unprecedented growth and innovation in recent years, and the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) proved to be a milestone in recognizing the sector’s best.
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6 January 2025
Vietnam's tourism sector has emerged as a major economic driver. The World Travel Awards has honoured Vietnam in three categories: Asia's Leading Destination, Asia's Leading Heritage Destination, and Asia's Leading Nature Destination.
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4 January 2025
Portugal’s Algarve region has been crowned the World’s Leading Beach Destination for 2024 by the World Travel Awards, reaffirming its status as a premier destination for breathtaking coastlines and outstanding tourism experiences.
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3 January 2025
The Philippines remains a top-of-mind destination among travellers, signified by the six major accolades from the World Travel Awards (WTA) received by the country as World’s Leading Dive Destination, World’s Leading Beach Destination, World’s Leading City Destination for Manila as well as Asia’s Best Cruise Destination, and Asia’s Leading Dive Destination.
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2 January 2025
Shaza Hotels shines at World Travel Awards 2024, winning World’s Leading Halal Hospitality Brand and World’s Leading Luxury Halal Hotel titles.
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2 January 2025
UAE-based airlines achieved remarkable recognition in 2024: Emirates Airlines was awarded four honours at the 2024 World Travel Awards. Etihad Airways was celebrated for offering the best Economy Class, best in-flight entertainment, and best First Class Lounge.
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