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In the News 2026

16 June 2026
Table Mountain has been nominated for the 2026 World Travel Awards, with the famous attraction competing in two major categories: World’s Leading Cable Car Ride and World’s Leading Tourist Attraction.
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12 June 2026
Cayman Airways Limited announced that it has been nominated in two categories in the prestigious ‘World Travel Awards 2026: Caribbean’s Leading Airline’ and ‘Caribbean’s Leading Airline Brand’.
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29 May 2026
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that CROSSROADS Maldives will serve as the host venue for its Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony on 27 September 2026. The multi-island leisure and lifestyle destination will welcome travel industry leaders from across the region for the VIP reception.
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22 May 2026
The spotlight will shine on the Maldives on World Tourism Day, 27 September 2026, following the announcement that World Travel Awards (WTA) will expand its Gala Ceremony to include winners from across Asia and Oceania.
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22 May 2026
Montenegro is gaining new momentum as a luxury travel destination after World Travel Awards announced that World Travel Awards will host its Europe Gala Ceremony 2026 at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort. The event marks the first time in the organization’s 33-year history that the prestigious ceremony will take place in Montenegro.
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22 May 2026
Colombia once again stood out on the international tourism stage after receiving 52 nominations at the 2026 World Travel Awards. The nominations correspond to the South America region and include natural destinations, cities, airlines, hotels, and entities from Colombia’s tourism sector.
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22 May 2026
The Maldives is gearing up to command global attention in the travel and hospitality industry as the World Travel Awards (WTA) confirms a significantly enlarged Gala Ceremony for 2026. Scheduled for 27 September 2026 — globally observed as World Tourism Day — the prestigious event will mark a milestone in the awards’ history by uniting winners from across Asia, Oceania, the Pacific, Australasia, and the Indian Ocean under one roof for the very first time.
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21 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort in Montenegro will host the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2026, marking the organisation’s first event in the country.
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20 May 2026
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort will host its prestigious Europe Gala Ceremony 2026 – marking the organisation’s first event in Montenegro in its 33-year history. The VIP reception on 17 October 2026 will bring together leaders from across the continent to celebrate the finest in travel and tourism.
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20 May 2026
Savoy Hotel Manila has again been nominated as the Philippines’ Leading Airport Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2026.
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14 May 2026
The Envoy Hotel Abuja is on course for double awards at the forthcoming World Travel Awards 2026, with nominations in two categories: Nigeria’s Leading City Hotel and Nigeria’s Leading Boutique Hotel.
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14 May 2026
Savoy Hotel Manila has once again been nominated as the Philippines’ Leading Airport Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2026 following its win in 2025.
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6 May 2026
The Philippines once again takes the global spotlight after earning multiple nominations in the World Travel Awards 2026, one of the travel industry’s most prestigious international recognitions.
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5 May 2026
The District of Medellín has once again been nominated for the 2026 World Travel Awards, considered among the most prestigious recognitions in the global tourism industry.
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28 April 2026
I World Travel Awards (WTA) hanno annunciato che Zanzibar ospiterà la cerimonia di gala africana del 2026. Il ricevimento VIP, che si terrà il 28 agosto 2026 presso il Diamonds Bijoux , riunirà i leader di tutta l’Africa per celebrare le migliori organizzazioni nel settore dei viaggi e del turismo.
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27 April 2026
World Travel Awards has unveiled Zanzibar as host of its Africa Gala Ceremony 2026. The VIP reception slated for August 26, 2026, will hold at the luxury Diamonds Bijoux, bringing together leaders from across Africa to celebrate the finest organisations in travel and tourism.
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27 April 2026
THE Ascott Limited and three Philippine properties have earned nominations at the World Travel Awards 2026, reinforcing the group’s leadership in serviced residences and lifestyle hospitality.
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24 April 2026
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced the Maldives as the host of its Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, with travel industry leaders from across the region gathering for a prestigious VIP reception on September 27, 2026, to coincide with World Tourism Day, reports eTurboNews.
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24 April 2026
The city of Mar del Plata has been nominated as the best beach destination in South America at the World Travel Awards 2026. This nomination places Argentina’s main seaside city in the international elite, competing with tourist icons like Rio de Janeiro, Galapagos Islands, and San Andrés.
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23 April 2026
Zanzibar has secured a major global tourism win after being confirmed as the official host of the World Travel Awards Africa 2026, a move that cements the isle’s rising status among the world’s top travel destinations.
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22 April 2026
The City of Cape Town has called on residents to rally behind Table Mountain following its nomination as Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards.
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21 April 2026
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that Zanzibar will host its Africa Gala Ceremony 2026. The VIP reception on 28 August 2026 will take place at Diamonds Bijoux, and bring together leaders from across Africa to celebrate the finest organisations in travel and tourism.
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20 April 2026
Turks and Caicos Islands has been nominated in nine categories in the 2026 World Travel Awards. These nominations once again underscore the destination’s strength in offering a diverse and high-quality tourism product across our multi-island landscape.
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20 April 2026
The Maldives is set to step onto the global stage as a new hub for the creator economy with the launch of the World Creator Summit 2026 and the World Creator Awards 2026, powered by Creatoll.
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17 April 2026
Table Mountain is once again in the spotlight after being nominated for Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2026 at the World Travel Awards. The nomination puts Cape Town’s best-known natural icon back in the running for one of the continent’s biggest travel honours, with the winner decided entirely by public vote.
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17 April 2026
Zanzibar has secured a major milestone in its tourism journey after being confirmed as the host of the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Cermeony, set to take place on August 28, 2026.
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17 April 2026
Zanzibar has been named the Official Host Destination of the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026, with the event scheduled for 28 August at Diamonds Bijoux.
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14 April 2026
Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain is once again in the global spotlight after being nominated for Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the 2026 World Travel Awards.
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13 April 2026
The District of Medellín has once again been nominated for the 2026 World Travel Awards, considered among the most prestigious recognitions in the global tourism industry.
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11 April 2026
The Turks and Caicos Islands has secured nine nominations in the 2026 World Travel Awards, reaffirming its position as one of the Caribbean’s leading destinations.
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10 April 2026
Baha Bay at Baha Mar is in the running once more for the Caribbean’s Leading Water Park category in the 2026 World Travel Awards Caribbean Region
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10 April 2026
The World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that the Maldives will host the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, with travel industry leaders from across the region gathering for a prestigious VIP reception on 27 September 2026, coinciding with World Tourism Day.
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10 April 2026
The paradise nation of the Maldives has been selected to host the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, with travel industry leaders from across the region gathering for a prestigious VIP reception on 27 September 2026 to coincide with World Tourism Day.
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10 April 2026
Saint Lucia continues to captivate the global hospitality industry with its distinctive charm and beauty, earning an impressive 10 nominations in the prestigious World Travel Awards 2026.
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10 April 2026
Table Mountain has once again been nominated as Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards, placing one of South Africa’s most recognisable landmarks back in the international spotlight.
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9 April 2026
Dilijan has been nominated for the World Travel Awards 2026 in the category of Europe’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination, highlighting the Armenian town’s rapid rise as one of the continent’s most promising travel spots.
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9 April 2026
I World Travel Awards (WTA) hanno annunciato che le Maldive , nazione paradisiaca , ospiteranno la loro cerimonia di gala dell’Oceano Indiano 2026, con i leader del settore turistico di tutta la regione che si riuniranno per un prestigioso ricevimento VIP il 27 settembre 2026, in concomitanza con la Giornata Mondiale del Turismo.
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8 April 2026
The Vale Resort has continued its outstanding run of success, securing top honours at the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards for the ninth consecutive year.
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8 April 2026
The Maldives is set to step onto the global stage as a new hub for the creator economy with the launch of the World Creator Summit 2026 and the World Creator Awards 2026, powered by Creatoll.
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7 April 2026
World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that the paradise nation of the Maldives will host its Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, with travel industry leaders from across the region gathering for a prestigious VIP reception on 27 September 2026 to coincide with World Tourism Day.
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26 March 2026
Lisbon was named “Europe's Best City Break Destination” in the 2025 edition of the World Travel Awards – for the sixth time. The Portuguese capital continues to attract global visitors with a wave of new hotel, restaurant and cultural launches.
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5 March 2026
The Maldives will proudly host the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony on September 27, 2026. This event marks the return of the WTA to the Maldives after a nine-year hiatus, further reinforcing the country’s status as a premier global destination for tourism.
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2 March 2026
The Philippines is scaling up investments in dive tourism in 2026, rolling out new international promotions, niche events and market expansion initiatives to strengthen its position as the world’s leading dive destination. The push follows the country’s seventh consecutive year as the World’s Leading Dive Destination at the World Travel Awards (2019–2025).
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24 February 2026
Blacklane, the chauffeured mobility provider has received five nominations in the 2026 World Travel Awards for the Middle East region. The categories span regional and country-level recognition, including Middle East’s Leading Chauffeur Company and leading chauffeur company awards for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.
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10 February 2026
Breaking Travel News (BTN) is inviting senior leaders from across the global travel and tourism ecosystem to participate in high-impact video interviews during ITB Berlin 2026. World Travel Awards (WTA) Nominees and Winners will be given priority access to interview slots, reflecting their leadership and recognised excellence within the global travel and tourism industry.
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3 February 2026
Trinity College Dublin has been named Europe’s Leading Academic Tourist Attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards, cementing its position as one of the continent’s best visitor destinations and Ireland’s top cultural attraction.
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2 February 2026
BE Grand Resort Bohol has once again earned international recognition, winning the title of the Philippines’ Leading Resort of 2025 at the recently concluded World Travel Awards. The prestigious honor, determined by industry professionals and the traveling public, saw the homegrown luxury destination surpass seven other top resorts nationwide.
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29 January 2026
The World Travel Awards (WTA) recently unveiled its 2025 rankings for the leading airports by customer experience, spotlighting Singapore's Changi's facilities that excel in seamless operations, innovative amenities, and passenger-centric design.
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29 January 2026
The World Travel Awards has opened its Call for Entries for 2026, inviting travel and tourism organisations worldwide to participate across a wide range of industry categories.
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29 January 2026
Here is a look at the top leading airports in the world by customer experience in 2025, ranked by the World Travel Awards.
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22 January 2026
The World Travel Awards has opened its Call for Entries for 2026, inviting travel and tourism organisations worldwide to participate across a wide range of industry categories.
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22 January 2026
The Call for Entries for the World Travel Awards 2026 is now open.
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13 January 2026
The Central American country home to the second largest coral reef and an incredible underground cave system voted best for adventure tourism at World Travel Awards.
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12 January 2026
The Philippines won prestigious awards at the recent World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania gala in Hong Kong, highlighting its status as a top travel destination.
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7 January 2026
Puy du Fou España, a theme park in Toledo, Spain, gained the title of Europe's Leading Theme Park 2025 at the World Travel Awards.
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6 January 2026
The World Travel Awards 2025 continues to highlight the outstanding achievements of Vietnamese tourism in 2025, with Vietnam being named in 16 top categories worldwide, including many titles that have been maintained for many years, and Phu Quoc alone winning 5 top titles.
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6 January 2026
The latest edition of the World Travel Awards, the international sector awards, have selected Huesca as the top region for embarking on this type of nature experiences
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6 January 2026
The Greek capital of Athens received two major distinctions at the World Travel Awards 2025, reinforcing its status on the international tourism map.
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5 January 2026
Chile triumphed again at the World Travel Awards, reinforcing its global leadership thanks to the diversity of its landscapes, the quality of its tourist offerings, and the sustained work with communities that promote nature and adventure tourism.
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5 January 2026
Machu Picchu Named World’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2025 as Peru Dominates World Travel Awards with Five Major Wins, Including Best Culinary, Cultural, and Heritage Destinations
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5 January 2026
The Philippines has done it again—and yes, you can be proud of this. Our country just scored big at the global edition of the World Travel Awards, bagging three major titles: World's Leading Dive Destination, World's Leading City Destination (Manila), and the World's Leading Luxury Island Destination (Boracay).
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5 January 2026
At the 2025 World Travel Awards, Saudi Arabia’s AlUla cemented its status as a global cultural powerhouse by winning first place in several important categories.
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5 January 2026
The Philippines, recognized as Asia's leading beach destination at the 2025 World Travel Awards, welcomed 627,000 tourists in January, marking a 9.1% year-on-year increase.
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4 January 2026
Emirates ended 2025 on a sky-high note with another 5 global accolades won, this time at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, held in Bahrain.
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3 January 2026
In the world of travel accolades, few awards shine as brightly as the World Travel Awards, and in 2025, one destination has captured the attention of both the public and industry experts alike. The Cancún Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCVB) has been honored as the World’s Leading City Tourist Board, a testament to its exceptional efforts in showcasing Cancún as a premier global destination.
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3 January 2026
The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu — a tourism emblem of Peru, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World — has been named the World's Leading Tourist Attraction 2025 by the World Travel Awards.
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31 December 2025
Emirates ended up bagging five global accolades, and Etihad Airways took home three awards.
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30 December 2025
Emirates won five awards at the 32nd World Travel Awards in Bahrain and extended its awards tally in 2025. Emirates, a Dubai-based airline, has stamped its authority in the aviation industry by sweeping major awards in 2025.
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23 December 2025
Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has been named the World’s Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2025 at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala, held on December 6, 2025, at Exhibition World in Bahrain.
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17 December 2025
Tanzania continues to shine on the global tourism stage, having been crowned World’s Leading Safari Destination at the World Travel Awards 2025 (WTA). The prestigious awards ceremony took place on 6 December 2025 in Bahrain, and Tanzania’s achievements did not stop there. The country clinched multiple accolades, solidifying its status as one of Africa’s premier tourism hubs.
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16 December 2025
TANZANIA has retained the country’s global position as ‘The World’s leading Safari Destination,’ during the World Travel Awards 2025 Grand Finals.
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15 December 2025
Manama was named the World’s Leading Business Travel Destination at the prestigious World Travel Awards Grand Final 2025, held at Exhibition World Bahrain, attended by 300 figures from the tourism sector from inside and outside the Kingdom of Bahrain, making it one of the most diverse editions in the history of the awards. A total of 120 winners were honoured, including 110 international and 10 from Bahrain.
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14 December 2025
The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to host the highly anticipated World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony in December 2025. This landmark event, recognised as one of the most prestigious in the global travel and tourism industry, will take place at the state-of-the-art Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB). The gala will bring together top leaders from the travel and tourism sectors across the globe to celebrate and recognise the best in the industry.
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9 December 2025
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has been honoured with four highly coveted awards at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony.
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3 December 2025
Bahrain is set to host the highly anticipated 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala, a prestigious event that will celebrate global excellence in the travel and hospitality industries. The event, scheduled to take place at the world-class Exhibition World Bahrain, will bring together top-tier leaders from the global tourism sector to recognize outstanding achievements across hotels, resorts, airlines, tour operators, and more.
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29 November 2025
A significant milestone was recorded for India, Asia, and the region’s wider tourism landscape as eight distinguished titles were secured by Indian hotels, resorts and travel experiences at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2025.
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4 November 2025
When Porto was named Europe’s Best Tourist Destination 2025 at this year’s World Travel Awards, the announcement resonated far beyond Portugal’s borders.
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15 October 2025
Saint Lucia has once again demonstrated why its hospitality and exceptional guest experiences are among the best in the Caribbean. The island's hotels earned top honors at the 2025 World Travel Awards, held on October 4th at Sandals Grande St. Lucian.
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14 October 2025
Jamaica’s tourism juggernaut continued its reign at the World Travel Awards (WTA) on Saturday night, capturing an impressive 45 honours, 29 regional Caribbean awards and 16 national titles, during a glittering ceremony staged at Sandals St Lucia.
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8 October 2025
Saint Lucia joins an esteemed list of countries, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Jordan, Portugal, UAE, and Oman, in hosting the prestigious World Travel Awards. This event, which honours the finest in global travel, is a powerful testament to the growing influence of these nations on the international tourism stage.
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8 October 2025
Saint Lucia joins an esteemed list of countries, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Jordan, Portugal, UAE, and Oman, in hosting the prestigious World Travel Awards. This event, which honours the finest in global travel, is a powerful testament to the growing influence of these nations on the international tourism stage.
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1 September 2025
From Aruba to Turks and Caicos, eight Best New Resorts and four Best Island Resorts are recognized for excellence, with Jamaica and the West Indies taking top honors.
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