Europe Nominees 2025
It is with great pleasure that we announce the Europe nominees of the 32nd annual World Travel Awards as*:
* Winners are listed first. All other nominees are listed alphabetically.
Air
| Europe's Leading Airline - Business Class 2025 | Swiss International Air Lines |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| TAP Air Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Airline - Economy Class 2025 | Lufthansa |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| Icelandair | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Swiss International Air Lines | |
| TAP Air Portugal | |
| Turkish Airlines | |
| Virgin Atlantic |
| Europe's Leading Airline - First Class 2025 | Swiss International Air Lines |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Virgin Atlantic |
| Europe's Leading Airline 2025 | Lufthansa |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| Icelandair | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| SAS Scandinavian Airlines | |
| Swiss International Air Lines | |
| TAP Air Portugal | |
| Turkish Airlines |
| Europe's Leading Airline to Africa 2025 | TAP Air Portugal |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Brussels Airlines | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Turkish Airlines |
| Europe's Leading Airline to Asia 2025 | Air France |
|---|---|
| British Airways | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Swiss International Air Lines |
| Europe's Leading Airline to North America 2025 | Azores Airlines |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Virgin Atlantic |
| Europe's Leading Airline to South America 2025 | TAP Air Portugal |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa |
| Europe's Leading Charter Airline 2025 | TUI fly |
|---|---|
| Condor | |
| euroAtlantic Airways | |
| SunExpress |
| Europe's Leading Low-Cost Airline 2025 | Volotea |
|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | |
| easyJet | |
| Jet2.com | |
| Norwegian | |
| Ryanair | |
| Vueling | |
| Wizz Air |
| Europe's Leading Regional Airline 2025 | SATA Air Açores |
|---|---|
| Aegean Airlines | |
| Atlantic Airways | |
| BinterCanarias | |
| Pegasus Airlines | |
| Vueling Airlines |
Attraction
| Europe's Leading Brandy Distillery Tour 2025 | ARARAT, Armenia |
|---|---|
| Armagnac Darroze | |
| NOY Brandy |
| Europe's Leading Cognac Distillery Tour 2025 | Martell, France |
|---|---|
| Camus, France | |
| Château de Cognac, France | |
| Hennessy, France | |
| Rémy Martin, France |
| Europe's Leading New Tourist Attraction 2025 | Ah Amália - Living Experience, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Budapest City Park, Hungary | |
| Drift Museum, The Netherlands | |
| PoMo Museum, Norway | |
| Suriname Museum, The Netherlands |
| Europe's Leading Theme Park 2025 | Puy du Fou España, Spain |
|---|---|
| Disneyland Park, Paris, France | |
| Phantasialand, Germany | |
| The Land of Legends Theme Park, Türkiye | |
| Tivoli Gardens, Denmark |
| Europe's Leading Tourism Winery 2025 | Antinori |
|---|---|
| Campo Viejo, Spain | |
| Château La Coste, France | |
| Miguel Torres, Spain | |
| Val Moreira Winery, Vila Galé Douro Vineyards, Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Tourism Winery Design 2025 | Herederos del Marqués de Riscal, Spain |
|---|---|
| Château Cheval Blanc, France | |
| Marchesi Antinori, Italy |
| Europe's Leading Vodka Distillery Tour 2025 | Ketel 1 |
|---|---|
| AS Liviko | |
| Bols | |
| Ogilvy Vodka |
Car
| Europe's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2025 | Sixt |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car | |
| Europcar | |
| Hertz |
| Europe's Leading Car Rental Company 2025 | Europcar |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Hertz | |
| Sixt |
| Europe's Leading Car Rental Rewards Programme 2025 | Europcar Privilege |
|---|---|
| Alamo Insiders | |
| Avis Preferred | |
| Budget Fastbreak | |
| Enterprise Plus | |
| Hertz Gold Plus | |
| National Emerald Club |
| Europe's Leading Chauffeur Company 2025 | Sixt Ride |
|---|---|
| Avis Chauffeur | |
| Blacklane | |
| Carey International | |
| Limotak | |
| TOP-ALLIANCE |
| Europe's Leading Independent Car Rental Company 2025 | Klass Wagen |
|---|---|
| Avance Car Rental | |
| Blue Car Rental | |
| Fox Autorent | |
| Miles & Miles | |
| Top Rent A Car |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Car Rental Company 2025 | Sixt |
|---|---|
| AAA Luxury & Sport Car Rental | |
| Avis Prestige | |
| Elite Rent-a-Car | |
| Europcar |
Destination
| Europe's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2025 | Huesca La Magia, Spain |
|---|---|
| Austria | |
| Azores Islands, Portugal | |
| England | |
| Iceland | |
| Ireland | |
| Italy | |
| Madeira Islands | |
| Norway | |
| Portugal | |
| Scotland | |
| Spain | |
| Wales |
| Europe's Leading All-Season Destination 2025 | Batumi, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Budapest, Hungary | |
| Geneva, Switzerland | |
| Munich, Germany | |
| Oslo, Norway | |
| Salzburg, Austria | |
| Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Tallinn, Estonia |
| Europe's Leading Beach Destination 2025 | Costa Navarino, Greece |
|---|---|
| Cannes, France | |
| Corfu, Greece | |
| Mallorca, Spain | |
| Marbella, Spain | |
| Porto Santo Island, Madeira | |
| Sardinia, Italy | |
| The Algarve, Portugal |
| Europe's Leading City Tourist Board 2025 | This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau |
|---|---|
| Madrid Destino | |
| Turismo de Lisboa | |
| Turismo Roma | |
| Visit Batumi | |
| Visit London | |
| visitBerlin |
| Europe's Leading Cultural Destination 2025 | France |
|---|---|
| Armenia | |
| Azerbaijan | |
| Germany | |
| Greece | |
| Italy | |
| Spain |
| Europe's Leading Destination 2025 | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Austria | |
| England | |
| France | |
| Germany | |
| Greece | |
| Ireland | |
| Italy | |
| Norway | |
| Spain | |
| Sweden | |
| Switzerland | |
| Türkiye |
| Europe's Leading Festival & Event Destination 2025 | Cannes, France |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | |
| Budapest, Hungary | |
| Derry - Festival City, Northern Ireland | |
| Dublin, Ireland | |
| London, England | |
| Madeira Islands | |
| Munich, Germany |
| Europe's Leading Heritage Destination 2025 | Armenia |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | |
| Czech Republic | |
| England | |
| France | |
| Italy | |
| Scotland | |
| Spain |
| Europe's Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination 2025 | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | |
| Istanbul, Türkiye | |
| Lisbon, Portugal | |
| Porto, Portugal | |
| Region of Attica, Greece |
General
| Europe's Responsible Tourism Award 2025 | Dark Sky Alqueva, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Ariège Pyrenees, France | |
| Azores Islands, Portugal | |
| Bystřicko Region, Czech Republic | |
| Laško, Slovenia | |
| Wild Taiga, Finland |
Hotels & Resorts
| Europe's Leading Boutique Hotel Operator 2025 | Amazing Evolution |
|---|---|
| AHM - Ace Hospitality Management | |
| AMANO Group | |
| Phoenix Hotel Management Company |
| Europe's Leading Conference Resort 2025 | Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece |
|---|---|
| Falkenberg Strandbad, Sweden | |
| Forte Village Resort, Italy | |
| Rixos Premium Belek, Türkiye |
| Europe's Leading Entertainment Hotel 2025 | Seven Visions Resort & Places, The Dvin, Armenia |
|---|---|
| Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Monaco | |
| Rixos Premium Belek, Türkiye | |
| W Barcelona, Spain |
| Europe's Leading Green Independent Hotel Group 2025 | Delphina Hotels & Resorts |
|---|---|
| Manotel Hotel Group | |
| Sogedin Hotels |
| Europe's Leading Hotel Management Company 2025 | Amazing Evolution |
|---|---|
| AHM - Ace Hospitality Management | |
| CHC Group – Chnaris Hotel Management, Development & Consulting | |
| HotelBrain Group | |
| Michels & Taylor |
| Europe's Leading Independent Hotel Group 2025 | Kaizen Hoteles |
|---|---|
| ESS Group | |
| Keytel | |
| Manotel Hotel Group | |
| Nobis Hospitality Group |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Resort Brand 2025 | Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts |
|---|---|
| Aman Resorts | |
| Mandarin Oriental | |
| One&Only Resorts | |
| St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | |
| The Ritz-Carlton |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Villa Resort 2025 | Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Greece |
|---|---|
| Cullinan Belek, Türkiye | |
| Daios Cove, Greece | |
| Royal Hideaway Corales Villas, Spain | |
| Vaya Beach Resort |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Wedding Resort 2025 | Luttrellstown Castle Resort, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Carpe Diem Santorini, Greece | |
| Castel Monastero, Italy | |
| Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece | |
| San Clemente Palace, Italy |
| Europe's Leading Premium Hotel Brand 2025 | voco Hotels |
|---|---|
| Autograph Collection Hotels | |
| Design Hotels | |
| Le Méridien | |
| Marriott Hotels | |
| Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts | |
| Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | |
| Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts |
| Europe's Leading Resort Brand 2025 | Domes Resorts |
|---|---|
| Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas | |
| Conrad Hotels & Resorts | |
| Meliá Hotels & Resorts | |
| Rixos Hotels | |
| Sofitel |
| Europe's Leading Resort Villas 2025 | Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Aphrodite Hills Holiday Residences, Cyprus | |
| Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, Spain |
| Europe's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2025 | Citadines |
|---|---|
| Be Mate | |
| Oakwood | |
| Rêvelton Hotels & Apartments |
| Europe's Leading Wellness Hotel 2025 | Palazzo Fiuggi, Italy |
|---|---|
| Aliée, Türkiye | |
| Delfino Blu Wellness Boutique Hotel, Greece | |
| Grandhotel Lienz, Austria | |
| Six Senses Rome, Italy |
| Europe's Most Romantic Resort 2025 | Swinney Wood Log Cabins, England |
|---|---|
| Adam&Eve, Türkiye | |
| Argos in Cappadocia, Türkiye | |
| Domes Aulūs Elounda, Greece | |
| Monte Santo Resort, Portugal | |
| Pousada Mosteiro Amares, Portugal |
Meetings & Conventions
Other
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Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
| Europe's Leading Adventure Tour Operator 2025 | Nomade Aventure |
|---|---|
| bamba Travel | |
| Exodus Adventure Travels | |
| Explore! | |
| Grand Tours Project | |
| Travel Talk | |
| TruTravels | |
| Vagabond Tours of Ireland |
| Europe's Leading Entertainment Travel Management Company 2025 | The Tour Company |
|---|---|
| ALTOUR | |
| Detonate |
| Europe's Leading Group Tour Operator 2025 | SERVICE-REISEN |
|---|---|
| PrimaTours | |
| Tailored Travel | |
| Ventura Travel |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Driving Tour Operator 2025 | Alps & Autobahns |
|---|---|
| Colcorsa | |
| Scenic Car Tours | |
| Ultimate Driving Tours |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2025 | Abercrombie & Kent |
|---|---|
| Audley Travel | |
| Ciconia Exclusive Journeys | |
| Jacada Travel | |
| Scott Dunn |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Travel Agency 2025 | NUBA |
|---|---|
| Black Tomato | |
| cazenove+loyd | |
| Nomad Hill | |
| Plenia Travel | |
| Quintessentially Travel | |
| Scott Dunn |
| Europe's Leading Online Travel Agency 2025 | Booking.com |
|---|---|
| eDreams | |
| Expedia | |
| lastminute.com | |
| NETVIAGENS.pt | |
| Opodo | |
| Trip.com | |
| ZenHotels.com |
| Europe's Leading Tour Operator 2025 | TUI Group |
|---|---|
| ANEX Tour | |
| DERTOUR | |
| Enchanting Travels | |
| Star Tours | |
| Virgin Atlantic Holidays |
| Europe's Leading Travel Agency 2025 | Top Atlântico |
|---|---|
| CWT | |
| DERTOUR Reisebüro | |
| First Choice | |
| Flight Centre |
| Europe's Leading Travel Management Company 2025 | FCM Travel |
|---|---|
| BCD Travel | |
| Corporate Travel Management (CTM) | |
| CWT | |
| GlobalStar Travel Management | |
| Gray Dawes Travel | |
| Key Travel | |
| Midas Travel Management |
| Europe's Leading Wholesale Tour Operator 2025 | SERVICE-REISEN |
|---|---|
| BTO | |
| Cities+Tours | |
| Gadis | |
| Travel Partner |
Water
| Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2025 | DFDS |
|---|---|
| Brittany Ferries | |
| Color Line | |
| CORSICA linea | |
| Irish Ferries | |
| P&O Ferries | |
| Stena Line |
| Europe's Leading Private Cruise Company 2025 | AllinBlusive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Blue Oyster Sailing | |
| Luxury Charter Group | |
| Sail in Greece | |
| SeaDream Yacht Club | |
| Zoe Yacht Cruises, Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Europe's Leading River Cruise Company 2025 | Riviera Travel |
|---|---|
| AmaWaterways | |
| DouroAzul | |
| Noble Caledonia | |
| Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours | |
| Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection | |
| Viking River Cruises |
