Europe Nominees 2021
It is with great pleasure that we announce the Europe nominees of the 28th annual World Travel Awards as*:
* Winners are listed first. All other nominees are listed alphabetically.
Air
| Europe's Leading Airline - Business Class 2021 | Air France |
|---|---|
| Aeroflot - Russian Airlines | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Swiss International Air Lines | |
| TAP Air Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Airline - First Class 2021 | British Airways First |
|---|---|
| Air France La Première | |
| Lufthansa First Class | |
| SWISS First | |
| Virgin Atlantic Upper Class |
| Europe's Leading Airline to Africa 2021 | TAP Air Portugal |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Brussels Airlines | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa |
| Europe's Leading Airline to Asia 2021 | Lufthansa |
|---|---|
| Aeroflot - Russian Airlines | |
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Swiss International Air Lines |
| Europe's Leading Airline to North America 2021 | Virgin Atlantic Airways |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa |
| Europe's Leading Airline to South America 2021 | TAP Air Portugal |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa |
| Europe's Leading Charter Airline 2021 | AZUR Air |
|---|---|
| Condor | |
| euroAtlantic Airways | |
| SunExpress | |
| TUI fly |
| Europe's Leading Inflight Magazine 2021 | Lufthansa Magazin |
|---|---|
| Holland Herald (KLM) | |
| SWISS Magazine |
| Europe's Leading Low-Cost Airline 2021 | Volotea |
|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | |
| easyJet | |
| Jet2.com | |
| Norwegian | |
| Ryanair | |
| Vueling |
| Europe's Leading Private Jet Charter 2021 | Diamonte Jets |
|---|---|
| 365 Aviation | |
| Air Charter Service | |
| ExecuJet | |
| LunaJets | |
| NetJets Europe | |
| Private Jet Charter | |
| Skytime Jets | |
| Tyrolean Jet Services |
| Europe's Leading Regional Airline 2021 | Aegean Airlines |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Airways | |
| BinterCanarias | |
| Pegasus Airlines | |
| Vueling Airlines |
Attraction
Car
| Europe's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2021 | Sixt |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car | |
| Europcar | |
| Hertz |
| Europe's Leading Car Rental Company 2021 | Europcar |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Hertz | |
| Sixt |
| Europe's Leading Chauffeur Company 2021 | Sixt Ride |
|---|---|
| Avis Chauffeur | |
| Blacklane | |
| Carey International |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Car Rental Company 2021 | Sixt |
|---|---|
| AAA Luxury & Sport Car Rental | |
| Avis Prestige | |
| Elite Rent-a-Car | |
| Europcar Selection |
Cruise
| Europe's Leading Private Cruise Company 2021 | AllinBlusive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Blue Oyster Sailing | |
| Luxury Charter Group | |
| SeaDream Yacht Club | |
| Wine Water | |
| Zoe Yacht Cruises Istanbul |
Destination
| Europe's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2021 | Azores Islands |
|---|---|
| Austria | |
| England | |
| Iceland | |
| Ireland | |
| Italy | |
| Madeira Islands | |
| Norway | |
| Portugal | |
| Scotland | |
| Spain | |
| Wales |
| Europe's Leading Beach Destination 2021 | The Algarve, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Cannes, France | |
| Corfu, Greece | |
| Majorca, Spain | |
| Marbella, Spain | |
| Porto Santo Island, Madeira | |
| Sardinia, Italy |
| Europe's Leading Cultural Destination 2021 | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| France | |
| Germany | |
| Greece | |
| Italy | |
| Spain |
| Europe's Leading Destination 2021 | Greece |
|---|---|
| Austria | |
| England | |
| France | |
| Germany | |
| Ireland | |
| Italy | |
| Norway | |
| Portugal | |
| Spain | |
| Sweden | |
| Switzerland | |
| Turkey |
| Europe's Leading Emerging Tourism Destination 2021 | Batumi, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Baku, Azerbaijan | |
| Derry, Northern Ireland | |
| Kutná Hora, Czech Republic | |
| Ljubljana, Slovenia | |
| Matera, Italy | |
| Sibiu, Romania | |
| Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Europe's Leading Excursion Destination 2021 | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Germany | |
| Italy | |
| Portugal | |
| Switzerland |
| Europe's Leading Festival & Event Destination 2021 | Cannes, France |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | |
| Budapest, Hungary | |
| Dublin, Ireland | |
| London, England | |
| Madeira Islands | |
| Moscow, Russia | |
| Munich, Germany | |
| Venice, Italy |
| Europe's Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination 2021 | Region of Attica, Greece |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | |
| Dubrovnik, Croatia | |
| Istanbul, Turkey | |
| Lisbon, Portugal | |
| Porto, Portugal | |
| Venice, Italy |
Ferry
| Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2021 | DFDS |
|---|---|
| Brittany Ferries | |
| Color Line | |
| P&O Ferries | |
| Stena Line |
General
| Europe's Leading Tourism Development Project 2021 | Passadiços do Paiva (Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark), Portugal |
|---|---|
| #LatviaRoadTrip - Explore Latvia slowly | |
| Dark Sky Alqueva, Portugal | |
| Zaryadye Park, Russia |
| Europe's Responsible Tourism Award 2021 | Dark Sky Alqueva, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Algarve Sun Boat Trips | |
| Azores Islands, Portugal | |
| Eden Project | |
| Fontainebleau & Gâtinais Biosphere Reserve |
Hotels & Resorts
| Europe's Leading All Suite Hotel 2021 | Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden, Spain |
|---|---|
| Astra Suites, Greece | |
| Bill & Coo Suites and Lounge, Greece | |
| Columbia Beach Resort Pissouri, Cyprus | |
| Monte Santo Resort, Portugal |
| Europe's Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2021 | Club Med Da Balaia, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Concorde De Luxe Resort, Turkey | |
| Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive Beach & Spa Resort, Portugal | |
| VOI Floriana Resort, Italy |
| Europe's Leading Boutique Hotel Operator 2021 | Amazing Evolution |
|---|---|
| AMANO Group | |
| Epoque Hotels | |
| Luxury Hotels Partner | |
| Phoenix Hotel Management Company |
| Europe's Leading Business Hotel Brand 2021 | InterContinental Hotels & Resorts |
|---|---|
| Hilton Hotels & Resorts | |
| Marriott Hotels | |
| Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts | |
| Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | |
| Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts |
| Europe's Leading Casino Resort 2021 | Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz, Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Evian Resort, France | |
| Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa, Spain |
| Europe's Leading Conference Resort 2021 | Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece |
|---|---|
| Forte Village Resort, Italy | |
| Mriya Resort & Spa | |
| Rixos Premium Belek, Turkey |
| Europe's Leading Entertainment & Dining Resort 2021 | The Land Of Legends Kingdom Hotel, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey | |
| Forte Village Resort, Italy | |
| Kempinski Hotel Bahía Estepona |
| Europe's Leading Entertainment Hotel 2021 | Rixos Sungate, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Alton Towers Hotel, England | |
| Disneyland® Hotel, France | |
| EVOLUTION Lisboa, Portugal | |
| Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana Hotel, Russia |
| Europe's Leading Fully Integrated Resort 2021 | Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Forte Village Resort, Italy | |
| Monte Santo Resort, Portugal | |
| Rixos Premium Belek, Turkey |
| Europe's Leading Hotel Management Company 2021 | HotelBrain Group |
|---|---|
| Amazing Evolution | |
| Chnaris Hotel Management, Development & Consulting | |
| Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts | |
| Michels & Taylor |
| Europe's Leading Luxury All Suite Resort 2021 | Las Terrazas de Abama, Spain |
|---|---|
| Aeonic Suites & Spa, Greece | |
| Aqua Luxury Suites, Greece | |
| Columbia Beach Resort Pissouri, Cyprus | |
| J.K. Place Capri, Italy |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Villa Resort 2021 | Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Greece |
|---|---|
| Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas | |
| Royal Hideaway Corales Resort, Spain |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Wedding Resort 2021 | San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice, Italy |
|---|---|
| Castel Monastero, Italy | |
| Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece | |
| Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Italy |
| Europe's Leading Premium Hotel Brand 2021 | voco Hotels |
|---|---|
| Autograph Collection Hotels | |
| Design Hotels | |
| Le Méridien | |
| Marriott Hotels | |
| Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts | |
| Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | |
| Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts |
| Europe's Leading Resort Villas 2021 | Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, Spain |
|---|---|
| Altay Village Teletskoe | |
| Aphrodite Hills Holiday Residences, Cyprus | |
| Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2021 | Citadines Apart'hotel |
|---|---|
| Be Mate | |
| Frasers Hospitality | |
| Oakwood | |
| Rêvelton Hotels & Apartments | |
| The Crest Collection |
| Europe's Leading Sports Resort 2021 | Cascade Wellness Resort, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey | |
| Evian Resort, France | |
| La Manga Club, Spain | |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland | |
| Villa D'este, Italy |
| Europe's Most Romantic Resort 2021 | Monte Santo Resort, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Adam&Eve, Turkey | |
| Argos in Cappadocia, Turkey | |
| Schloss Fuschl, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Austria | |
| Swinney Wood Log Cabins, England |
Marketing
Meetings & Conventions
Rail
| Europe's Leading Luxury Train 2021 | Venice Simplon Orient-Express |
|---|---|
| Belmond British Pullman | |
| Belmond Grand Hibernian | |
| Belmond Royal Scotsman | |
| El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo | |
| Golden Eagle | |
| Golden Eagle Danube Express |
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
| Europe's Leading Entertainment Travel Management Company 2021 | Academservice |
|---|---|
| ALTOUR | |
| Detonate | |
| The Tour Company |
| Europe's Leading Group Tour Operator 2021 | Service-Reisen Giessen |
|---|---|
| PrimaTours | |
| Tailored Travel |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Driving Tour Operator 2021 | Ultimate Driving Tours |
|---|---|
| Alps & Autobahns | |
| Colcorsa | |
| Scenic Car Tours |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Travel Agency 2021 | Plenia Travel |
|---|---|
| Black Tomato | |
| cazenove+loyd | |
| Nomad Hill | |
| Quintessentially Travel | |
| Scott Dunn |
| Europe's Leading Online Travel Agency 2021 | Booking.com |
|---|---|
| DER.com | |
| ebookers.com | |
| eDreams | |
| Expedia | |
| Lastminute.com | |
| Opodo | |
| Tripsta | |
| ZenHotels.com |
| Europe's Leading Safari Tour Operator 2021 | Yellow Zebra Safaris |
|---|---|
| Absolute Africa | |
| Audley Travel | |
| Expert Africa | |
| Imagine Travel | |
| Mahlatini Luxury Travel | |
| Natural High Safaris | |
| True Travel |
| Europe's Leading Tour Operator 2021 | TUI Group |
|---|---|
| DERTOUR | |
| Enchanting Travels | |
| Tour Partner Group | |
| Virgin Holidays |
| Europe's Leading Travel Agency 2021 | CWT |
|---|---|
| DER | |
| First Choice | |
| Flight Centre | |
| Virgin Holidays |
| Europe's Leading Travel Management Company 2021 | FCM Travel |
|---|---|
| BCD Travel | |
| Corporate Travel Management (CTM) | |
| CWT | |
| GlobalStar Travel Management | |
| Gray Dawes Group | |
| Midas Travel Management |
| Europe's Leading Wholesale Tour Operator 2021 | Service-Reisen Giessen |
|---|---|
| BTO International | |
| Gadis | |
| Haman Scandinavia AS | |
| Travel Partner |
