Asia Nominees 2026
It is with great pleasure that we announce the Asia nominees of the 33rd annual World Travel Awards as*:
* Winners are listed first. All other nominees are listed alphabetically.
Air
| Asia's Leading Airline - Customer Experience 2026 | Vietnam Airlines |
|---|---|
| AirAsia | |
| Cathay Pacific | |
| Malaysia Airlines | |
| Philippine Airlines | |
| Singapore Airlines | |
| Vietjet Air | |
| Vietravel Airlines | |
| Xiamen Airlines |
| Asia's Leading Airline - First Class 2026 | Singapore Airlines |
|---|---|
| Air India | |
| Cathay Pacific | |
| Japan Airlines | |
| Korean Air | |
| Malaysia Airlines | |
| Thai Airways |
| Asia's Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment 2026 | Singapore Airlines |
|---|---|
| Air China | |
| Air India | |
| Cathay Pacific | |
| China Airlines | |
| Japan Airlines | |
| Korean Air | |
| Malaysia Airlines | |
| SriLankan Airlines | |
| Thai Airways |
| Asia's Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean 2026 | Hong Kong Airlines |
|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | |
| Korean Air | |
| Singapore Airlines | |
| SriLankan Airlines |
| Asia's Leading Airport Duty Free Operator 2026 | China Duty Free Group |
|---|---|
| Avolta | |
| DFS | |
| King Power Duty Free | |
| Lotte Duty Free | |
| The Shilla Duty Free |
| Asia's Leading Domestic Airline 2026 | IndiGo |
|---|---|
| Citilink | |
| GX Airlines | |
| Solaseed Air | |
| Spring Airlines |
| Asia's Leading FBO Brand 2026 | Deer Jet |
|---|---|
| Avjet Asia | |
| Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC) | |
| Jet Aviation | |
| MJETS | |
| TAG Aviation |
| Asia's Leading FBO Terminal 2026 | Deer Jet Sanya FBO |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC) | |
| Jet Aviation Singapore | |
| Sino Jet Nanchang FBO | |
| TAG Aviation Macau |
| Asia's Leading Inflight Magazine 2026 | Heritage (Vietnam Airlines) |
|---|---|
| MorningCalm (Korean Air) | |
| Sawasdee (Thai Airways) | |
| SilverKris (Singapore Airlines) |
| Asia's Leading Leisure Airline 2026 | Vietravel Airlines |
|---|---|
| Air Japan | |
| Beijing Capital Airlines | |
| Sun PhuQuoc Airways | |
| Sunday Airlines |
| Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline 2026 | AirAsia |
|---|---|
| Air India Express | |
| Firefly | |
| Lucky Air | |
| Scoot | |
| SpiceJet | |
| Tigerair Taiwan |
| Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew 2026 | AirAsia |
|---|---|
| Air India Express | |
| Firefly | |
| Lucky Air | |
| SpiceJet |
| Asia's Leading Private Jet Charter 2026 | Deer Jet |
|---|---|
| Air Charter Service | |
| ASA Air Charter | |
| Global Wings | |
| King Leader Club | |
| Luxaviation |
| Asia's Leading Private Jet Company 2026 | Global Wings |
|---|---|
| Business Aviation Asia Limited (BAA) | |
| Deer Jet | |
| Executive Jets Asia | |
| Sino Jet | 华龙航空 |
| Asia's Leading Regional Airline 2026 | Bangkok Airways |
|---|---|
| Ana Wings | |
| Bamboo Airways | |
| Lao Airlines | |
| Sriwijaya Air | |
| Sun PhuQuoc Airways |
| Asia's Leading Seaplane Operator 2026 | Thai Seaplane |
|---|---|
| Cinnamon Air | |
| Hai Au Aviation | |
| Mehair Seaplane | |
| Seaplane Asia |
Attraction
| Asia's Leading Cable Car 2026 | Sun World Ba Na Hills Cable Car, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Gulmarg Gondola, India | |
| Langkawi SkyCab, Malaysia | |
| Ngong Ping 360, Hong Kong | |
| Singapore Cable Car |
Car
| Asia's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2026 | Sixt |
|---|---|
| Alamo Rent A Car | |
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Hertz |
| Asia's Leading Car Rental Company 2026 | TOYOTA Rent a Car |
|---|---|
| Akbar Carrental Service | |
| Alamo Rent A Car | |
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Europcar | |
| Hertz | |
| Sixt |
| Asia's Leading Chauffeur Company 2026 | Blacklane |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Europcar | |
| Limotak | |
| Sixt Ride |
Destination
| Asia's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2026 | Japan |
|---|---|
| China | |
| India | |
| Indonesia | |
| Malaysia | |
| Nepal | |
| Sri Lanka | |
| Thailand |
| Asia's Leading Beach Destination 2026 | Philippines |
|---|---|
| India | |
| Indonesia | |
| Malaysia | |
| Sri Lanka | |
| Thailand | |
| Vietnam |
| Asia's Leading Business Travel Destination 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Beijing, China | |
| Hong Kong | |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Shanghai, China | |
| Singapore | |
| Tokyo, Japan | |
| Xiamen, China |
| Asia's Leading City Break Destination 2026 | Hanoi, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Hong Kong, China | |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Kyoto, Japan | |
| Seoul, South Korea | |
| Shanghai, China | |
| Singapore | |
| Tokyo, Japan | |
| Xiamen, China |
| Asia's Leading City Destination 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Almaty, Kazakhstan | |
| Hanoi, Vietnam | |
| Jakarta, Indonesia | |
| Kyoto, Japan | |
| Seoul, South Korea |
| Asia's Leading City Tourist Board 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Hanoi Department of Tourism | |
| Hong Kong Tourism Board | |
| Jakarta Tourism | |
| Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism |
| Asia's Leading Cultural City Destination 2026 | City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Beijing, China | |
| Delhi, India | |
| Hue, Vietnam | |
| Kyoto, Japan | |
| Seoul, South Korea |
| Asia's Leading Cultural Destination 2026 | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Cambodia | |
| India | |
| Japan | |
| Nepal | |
| Thailand | |
| Vietnam |
| Asia's Leading Destination 2026 | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| China | |
| India | |
| Indonesia | |
| Japan | |
| Korea | |
| Malaysia | |
| Singapore | |
| Sri Lanka | |
| Thailand |
| Asia's Leading Dive Destination 2026 | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | |
| Malaysia | |
| Thailand |
| Asia's Leading Emerging Tourism Destination 2026 | Ta Xua, Son La, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Koh Kood, Thailand | |
| Melaka, Malaysia | |
| Morioka, Japan | |
| Ninh Binh, Vietnam | |
| Sumba Island, Indonesia | |
| Taipei, Taiwan |
| Asia's Leading Festival & Event Destination 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Beijing, China | |
| Da Nang City, Vietnam | |
| Hong Kong | |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Seoul, South Korea | |
| Shanghai, China | |
| Singapore |
| Asia's Leading Heritage Destination 2026 | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| China | |
| India | |
| Indonesia | |
| Japan | |
| Korea | |
| Sri Lanka | |
| Thailand |
| Asia's Leading Island Destination 2026 | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Brunei | |
| Indonesia | |
| Japan | |
| Singapore | |
| Sri Lanka | |
| Taiwan | |
| Timor-Leste |
| Asia's Leading Luxury Island Destination 2026 | Boracay, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Koh Lanta, Thailand | |
| Penang, Malaysia | |
| Phu Quoc, Vietnam | |
| Phuket, Thailand |
| Asia's Leading Nature Destination 2026 | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| China | |
| India | |
| Nepal | |
| Vietnam |
| Asia's Leading Regional Nature Destination 2026 | Moc Chau, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Erawan National Park, Thailand | |
| Fewa Lake, Nepal | |
| Inle Lake, Myanmar | |
| Province of Aurora, Philippines |
| Asia's Leading Regional Tourist Board 2026 | Sabah Tourism Board |
|---|---|
| Bali Tourism Board | |
| Da Nang Department of Tourism | |
| Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board | |
| Sarawak Tourism Board | |
| Tourism Luang Prabang |
| Asia's Leading Sports Tourism Destination 2026 | Tokyo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Beijing, China | |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Seoul, South Korea | |
| Singapore |
| Asia's Leading Wedding Destination 2026 | Bali, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Cebu, Philippines | |
| Ko Samui, Thailand | |
| Langkawi, Malaysia |
| Asia's Leading Youth Travel Destination 2026 | Cambodia |
|---|---|
| Laos | |
| Thailand | |
| Vietnam |
| Asia's Most Romantic Destination 2026 | Ko Samui, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Bali, Indonesia | |
| Siem Reap, Cambodia |
General
| Asia's Leading Tourism Development Project 2026 | Sunset Town Phu Quoc, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Greater Southern Waterfront, Singapore | |
| Mandalika Special Economic Zone, Lombok, Indonesia | |
| Sentosa, Singapore |
| Asia's Responsible Tourism Award 2026 | Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages |
|---|---|
| Destination Asia | |
| EXO Travel | |
| Lux Travel DMC | |
| Subic Bay, Philippines | |
| Walkers Tours |
Hotels & Resorts
| Asia's Leading Boutique Hotel Brand 2026 | Postcard Hotels & Resorts |
|---|---|
| Ormond Hotels | |
| PinkHotels | |
| Shinta Mani Hotels | |
| The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts |
| Asia's Leading Business Hotel Brand 2026 | InterContinental Hotels & Resorts |
|---|---|
| Hilton Hotels & Resorts | |
| Hyatt | |
| Radisson Blu | |
| SOJO by ROX | |
| Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts | |
| Westin Hotels & Resorts |
| Asia's Leading City Resort 2026 | Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, Japan | |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jakarta - Diponegoro, Indonesia | |
| Sunset Beach Resort & Spa |
| Asia's Leading Green Hotel Brand 2026 | PARKROYAL COLLECTION |
|---|---|
| Aman Resorts | |
| Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas | |
| Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts | |
| El Nido Resorts | |
| Soneva |
| Asia's Leading Hospitality Development Company 2026 | Sun Hospitality Group |
|---|---|
| Chatrium Hospitality | |
| New World Hotels & Resorts | |
| Park Hotel Group | |
| Swiss-Belhotel International |
| Asia's Leading Hotel Executive Club 2026 | Club InterContinental |
|---|---|
| Grand Club Lounge | |
| Horizon Club | |
| M Club | |
| Regency Club | |
| Sheraton Club | |
| The Langham Club |
| Asia's Leading Lifestyle Hotel Brand 2026 | PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts |
|---|---|
| InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | |
| Mandarin Oriental | |
| SOJO by ROX | |
| Taj Hotels | |
| Westin Hotels & Resorts |
| Asia's Leading Luxury Camping Company 2026 | The Ultimate Travelling Camp, India |
|---|---|
| Elephant Hills, Thailand | |
| SUJÁN, India | |
| The Bush Camp Chiang Mai, Thailand |
| Asia's Leading New Luxury Hotel Development Project 2026 | Fili Hotel Bridgetowne, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Conrad Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Conrad Nagoya, Japan | |
| NoMad Hilton Singapore |
| Asia's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2026 | The Ascott Limited |
|---|---|
| Frasers Hospitality | |
| Lanson Place | |
| Oakwood | |
| Shama |
| Asia's Leading Sports Resort 2026 | Mission Hills Resort Shenzhen, China |
|---|---|
| Club Med Bali, Indonesia | |
| Royal Cliff, Thailand | |
| Spring City Golf & Lake Resort, China | |
| Thanyapura Phuket, Thailand |
| Asia's Leading Themed Hotel 2026 | Disney's Hollywood Hotel, Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Chimelong Hotel, China | |
| Panda Hotel, Hong Kong | |
| Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, China | |
| The Parisian Macao, China |
Meetings & Conventions
Rail
| Asia's Leading Luxury Train 2026 | Maharajas’ Express |
|---|---|
| Deccan Odyssey | |
| Eastern & Oriental Express | |
| Palace on Wheels | |
| Silk Road Express by Silk Road Luxury Trains | |
| SJourney | |
| The Golden Chariot | |
| The Vietage by Anantara |
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
| Asia's Leading Airline GSA 2026 | Gerry's Group |
|---|---|
| Discover the World | |
| Pacific Air (HK) Limited | |
| Pacific World Travel | |
| STIC | |
| Worldwide GSA |
| Asia's Leading Destination Management Company 2026 | ASIA DMC |
|---|---|
| Asian Trails | |
| Destination Asia | |
| Detroves Travels | |
| DTH Travel | |
| EXO Travel | |
| Lux Travel DMC | |
| Mango Tiger DMC | |
| Sita | |
| Visit Indochina | |
| Within Earth |
| Asia's Leading Integrated Tourism Group 2026 | Sun Group |
|---|---|
| LuxGroup | |
| Memories Group | |
| Panorama |
| Asia's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2026 | Remote Lands |
|---|---|
| dREAMSCAPE Luxury Travel | |
| Jacada Travel | |
| Khiri Travel | |
| Lux Travel DMC | |
| Scott Dunn |
| Asia's Leading Online Travel Agency 2026 | Trip.com |
|---|---|
| agoda | |
| AirAsia MOVE | |
| Akbar Travels Online | |
| Cleartrip | |
| Flipkart | |
| iVIVU.com | |
| MakeMyTrip |
| Asia's Leading Tour Operator 2026 | Vietravel |
|---|---|
| Asia Highlights | |
| ASIA TOURS | |
| Asiaventura | |
| Odynovo | |
| Seni World Travel | |
| TransViet Travel | |
| Travel Talk | |
| TSTtourist | |
| Within Earth |
| Asia's Leading Travel Agency 2026 | Akbar Travels |
|---|---|
| Central Tur | |
| IBC Tours & Travel | |
| Lion Travel | |
| SOTC | |
| Trails of Indochina | |
| TSTtourist | |
| Vietravel | |
| WildChina |
| Asia's Leading Travel Management Company 2026 | Trip.Biz |
|---|---|
| Connexus Travel | |
| Corporate Travel Management (CTM) | |
| CWT | |
| FCM Travel | |
| Thomas Cook India | |
| UNIGLOBE Travel (South Asia) | |
| Within Earth |
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