Europe Nominees 2022
It is with great pleasure that we announce the Europe nominees of the 29th annual World Travel Awards as*:
* Winners are listed first. All other nominees are listed alphabetically.
Air
| Europe's Leading Airline - Business Class 2022 | Lufthansa |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Swiss International Air Lines | |
| TAP Air Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2022 | Air France |
|---|---|
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| Icelandair | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Swiss International Air Lines | |
| TAP Air Portugal | |
| Turkish Airlines | |
| Virgin Atlantic |
| Europe's Leading Airline - First Class 2022 | Virgin Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Air France La Première | |
| British Airways First | |
| Lufthansa First Class | |
| SWISS First |
| Europe's Leading Airline 2022 | Turkish Airlines |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| Icelandair | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| SAS Scandinavian Airlines | |
| Swiss International Air Lines | |
| TAP Air Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Airline Brand 2022 | British Airways |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| Iberia | |
| Icelandair | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| SAS Scandinavian Airlines | |
| Swiss International Air Lines | |
| TAP Air Portugal | |
| Turkish Airlines |
| Europe's Leading Airline to Africa 2022 | TAP Air Portugal |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Brussels Airlines | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Turkish Airlines |
| Europe's Leading Airline to Asia 2022 | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Swiss International Air Lines |
| Europe's Leading Airline to North America 2022 | Virgin Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa |
| Europe's Leading Airline to South America 2022 | TAP Air Portugal |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa |
| Europe's Leading Charter Airline 2022 | TUI fly |
|---|---|
| Condor | |
| euroAtlantic Airways | |
| SunExpress |
| Europe's Leading Inflight Magazine 2022 | Lufthansa Magazin |
|---|---|
| High Life (British Airways) | |
| Holland Herald (KLM) | |
| WIZZ Magazine |
| Europe's Leading Low-Cost Airline 2022 | Volotea |
|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | |
| easyJet | |
| Jet2.com | |
| Norwegian | |
| Ryanair | |
| Vueling |
| Europe's Leading Private Jet Charter 2022 | Diamonte Jets |
|---|---|
| 365 Aviation | |
| Air Charter Service | |
| ExecuJet | |
| LunaJets | |
| NetJets Europe | |
| Private Jet Charter | |
| Skytime Jets | |
| Tyrolean Jet Services |
| Europe's Leading Regional Airline 2022 | Vueling Airlines |
|---|---|
| Aegean Airlines | |
| Atlantic Airways | |
| BinterCanarias | |
| Pegasus Airlines |
Attraction
| Europe's Leading Brandy Distillery Tour 2022 | ARARAT, Armenia |
|---|---|
| Armagnac Darroze | |
| NOY Brandy |
| Europe's Leading Cognac Distillery Tour 2022 | Martell, France |
|---|---|
| Camus, France | |
| Hennessy, France | |
| Rémy Martin, France |
| Europe's Leading Gin Distillery Tour 2022 | Beefeater Gin Distillery, England |
|---|---|
| Bombay Sapphire Distillery, England | |
| Nolet Distillery, The Netherlands | |
| Plymouth Gin Distillery, England |
| Europe's Leading Tourism Winery 2022 | Campo Viejo, Spain |
|---|---|
| Antinori | |
| Château La Coste | |
| Miguel Torres, Spain |
| Europe's Leading Tourism Winery Design 2022 | Bodegas Ysios, Spain |
|---|---|
| Château Cheval Blanc, France | |
| Herederos del Marqués de Riscal, Spain | |
| Marchesi Antinori, Italy |
| Europe's Leading Vodka Distillery Tour 2022 | Absolut Vodka, Sweden |
|---|---|
| Bols | |
| Ketel 1 |
| Europe's Leading Whisk(e)y Distillery Tour 2022 | The Glenlivet, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Jameson Distillery Bow St., Ireland | |
| Teeling Whiskey Distillery, Ireland | |
| The Glenfiddich Distillery, Scotland |
| Europe's Leading Wine Tourism Attraction 2022 | La Cité du Vin, France |
|---|---|
| Crusoe Treasure Underwater Winery, Spain | |
| Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum, Greece | |
| MUVIT Museo del Vino, Italy | |
| Venissa, Italy |
Car
| Europe's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2022 | Sixt |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car | |
| Europcar | |
| Hertz |
| Europe's Leading Car Rental Company 2022 | Europcar |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Hertz | |
| Sixt |
| Europe's Leading Chauffeur Company 2022 | Sixt Ride |
|---|---|
| Avis Chauffeur | |
| Blacklane | |
| Carey International |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Car Rental Company 2022 | Sixt |
|---|---|
| AAA Luxury & Sport Car Rental | |
| Avis Prestige | |
| Elite Rent-a-Car | |
| Europcar Selection |
Destination
| Europe's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2022 | Azores Islands, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Austria | |
| England | |
| Iceland | |
| Ireland | |
| Italy | |
| Madeira Islands | |
| Mallorca, Spain | |
| Norway | |
| Portugal | |
| Scotland | |
| Spain | |
| Wales |
| Europe's Leading Beach Destination 2022 | The Algarve, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Cannes, France | |
| Corfu, Greece | |
| Costa Navarino, Greece | |
| Mallorca, Spain | |
| Marbella, Spain | |
| Porto Santo Island, Madeira | |
| Sardinia, Italy |
| Europe's Leading City Tourist Board 2022 | This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau |
|---|---|
| Madrid Destino | |
| Turismo de Lisboa | |
| Turismo Roma | |
| Visit London | |
| visitBerlin |
| Europe's Leading Cultural Destination 2022 | Italy |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | |
| France | |
| Germany | |
| Greece | |
| Spain |
| Europe's Leading Destination 2022 | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Austria | |
| England | |
| France | |
| Germany | |
| Greece | |
| Ireland | |
| Italy | |
| Norway | |
| Spain | |
| Sweden | |
| Switzerland | |
| Türkiye |
| Europe's Leading Excursion Destination 2022 | Italy |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | |
| Germany | |
| Portugal | |
| Switzerland |
| Europe's Leading Festival & Event Destination 2022 | Cannes, France |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | |
| Budapest, Hungary | |
| Dublin, Ireland | |
| London, England | |
| Madeira Islands | |
| Munich, Germany | |
| Venice, Italy |
| Europe's Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination 2022 | Lisbon, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | |
| Dubrovnik, Croatia | |
| Istanbul, Turkey | |
| Porto, Portugal | |
| Region of Attica, Greece | |
| Venice, Italy |
General
| Europe's Responsible Tourism Award 2022 | Dark Sky Alqueva, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Ariège Pyrenees, France | |
| Azores Islands, Portugal | |
| Bystřicko Region, Czech Republic | |
| Laško, Slovenia | |
| Wild Taiga, Finland |
Hotels & Resorts
| Europe's Leading All-Suite Hotel 2022 | Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden, Spain |
|---|---|
| Astra Suites, Greece | |
| Bill & Coo Suites and Lounge, Greece | |
| Monte Santo Resort, Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Boutique Hotel Operator 2022 | Amazing Evolution |
|---|---|
| AMANO Group | |
| Luxury Hotel Partners | |
| Phoenix Hotel Management Company |
| Europe's Leading Business Hotel Brand 2022 | InterContinental Hotels & Resorts |
|---|---|
| Hilton Hotels & Resorts | |
| Marriott Hotels | |
| Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts | |
| Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | |
| Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts |
| Europe's Leading Conference Resort 2022 | Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece |
|---|---|
| Forte Village Resort, Italy | |
| Rixos Premium Belek, Turkey |
| Europe's Leading Entertainment & Dining Resort 2022 | Forte Village Resort, Italy |
|---|---|
| Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey | |
| Kempinski Hotel Bahía, Spain | |
| The Land Of Legends Kingdom Hotel, Turkey |
| Europe's Leading Entertainment Hotel 2022 | Disneyland® Hotel, France |
|---|---|
| Alton Towers Hotel, England | |
| EVOLUTION Lisboa, Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Fully Integrated Resort 2022 | Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Forte Village Resort, Italy | |
| Monte Santo Resort, Portugal | |
| Rixos Premium Belek, Turkey |
| Europe's Leading Green Independent Hotel Group 2022 | Delphina Hotels & Resorts |
|---|---|
| Manotel Hotel Group | |
| Sogedin Hotels |
| Europe's Leading Hotel Management Company 2022 | Amazing Evolution |
|---|---|
| Chnaris Hotel Management, Development & Consulting | |
| HotelBrain Group | |
| Interstate Europe Hotels & Resorts | |
| Michels & Taylor |
| Europe's Leading Independent Hotel Group 2022 | Keytel |
|---|---|
| Manotel Hotel Group | |
| Nobis Hospitality Group |
| Europe's Leading Luxury All-Suite Resort 2022 | Las Terrazas de Abama, Spain |
|---|---|
| Aeonic Suites & Spa, Greece | |
| Aqua Luxury Suites, Greece | |
| Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Villa Resort 2022 | Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Greece |
|---|---|
| Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas, Greece | |
| Royal Hideaway Corales Resort, Spain |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Wedding Resort 2022 | Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Italy |
|---|---|
| Castel Monastero, Italy | |
| Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece | |
| San Clemente Palace Kempinski Venice, Italy |
| Europe's Leading Premium Hotel Brand 2022 | 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 2022 | Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, Spain |
|---|---|
| Aphrodite Hills Holiday Residences, Cyprus | |
| Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2022 | Citadines Apart'hotel |
|---|---|
| Be Mate | |
| Frasers Hospitality | |
| Oakwood | |
| Rêvelton Hotels & Apartments |
Meetings & Conventions
Other
Rail
| Europe's Leading Luxury Train 2022 | Venice Simplon-Orient-Express |
|---|---|
| British Pullman, A Belmond Train | |
| El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo | |
| Golden Eagle | |
| Golden Eagle Danube Express | |
| Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train |
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
| Europe's Leading Adventure Tour Operator 2022 | Travel Talk |
|---|---|
| bamba Travel | |
| Exodus Travels | |
| Explore! | |
| Grand Tours Project | |
| TruTravels |
| Europe's Leading Destination Management Company 2022 | Mideast Travel Worldwide |
|---|---|
| DMC Nordic | |
| Kuoni Tumlare | |
| Miki Travel 目的地管理 | |
| Moloney & Kelly | |
| Oreva France | |
| Portugal Deluxe | |
| Travelive |
| Europe's Leading Entertainment Travel Management Company 2022 | The Tour Company |
|---|---|
| ALTOUR | |
| Detonate |
| Europe's Leading Group Tour Operator 2022 | SERVICE-REISEN |
|---|---|
| PrimaTours | |
| Tailored Travel |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Driving Tour Operator 2022 | Ultimate Driving Tours |
|---|---|
| Alps & Autobahns | |
| Colcorsa | |
| Scenic Car Tours |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2022 | Abercrombie & Kent |
|---|---|
| Audley Travel | |
| Ciconia Exclusive Journeys | |
| Jacada Travel | |
| Scott Dunn |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Travel Agency 2022 | Quintessentially Travel |
|---|---|
| Black Tomato | |
| cazenove+loyd | |
| Nomad Hill | |
| Plenia Travel | |
| Scott Dunn |
| Europe's Leading Online Travel Agency 2022 | Booking.com |
|---|---|
| ebookers.com | |
| eDreams | |
| Expedia | |
| lastminute.com | |
| Opodo | |
| Stayforlong | |
| ZenHotels.com |
| Europe's Leading Safari Tour Operator 2022 | Yellow Zebra Safaris |
|---|---|
| Absolute Africa | |
| Audley Travel | |
| Expert Africa | |
| Imagine Travel | |
| Mahlatini Luxury Travel | |
| Natural High Safaris | |
| True Travel |
| Europe's Leading Sustainable Tour Operator 2022 | Mahlatini Luxury Travel |
|---|---|
| Enchanting Travels | |
| Pura Aventura |
| Europe's Leading Tour Operator 2022 | ANEX Tour |
|---|---|
| DERTOUR | |
| Enchanting Travels | |
| Tour Partner Group | |
| TUI Group | |
| Virgin Holidays |
| Europe's Leading Travel Agency 2022 | First Choice |
|---|---|
| CWT | |
| DERTOUR Reisebüro | |
| Flight Centre | |
| Virgin Holidays |
| Europe's Leading Travel Management Company 2022 | FCM Travel |
|---|---|
| BCD Travel | |
| Corporate Travel Management (CTM) | |
| CWT | |
| GlobalStar Travel Management | |
| Gray Dawes Travel | |
| Midas Travel Management |
| Europe's Leading Wholesale Tour Operator 2022 | SERVICE-REISEN |
|---|---|
| BTO | |
| Gadis | |
| Haman Scandinavia | |
| Travel Partner |
Water
| Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2022 | DFDS |
|---|---|
| Brittany Ferries | |
| Color Line | |
| P&O Ferries | |
| Stena Line |
| Europe's Leading Private Cruise Company 2022 | AllinBlusive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Blue Oyster Sailing | |
| Luxury Charter Group | |
| SeaDream Yacht Club | |
| Zoe Yacht Cruises, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Europe's Leading River Cruise Company 2022 | Viking River Cruises |
|---|---|
| AmaWaterways | |
| DouroAzul | |
| Noble Caledonia | |
| Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours | |
| Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection |
