Europe Nominees 2026
It is with great pleasure that we announce the Europe nominees of the 33rd annual World Travel Awards as*:
* Winners are listed first. All other nominees are listed alphabetically.
Air
| Europe's Leading Airline - Business Class 2026 | Swiss International Air Lines |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| TAP Air Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Airline - First Class 2026 | Air France |
|---|---|
| British Airways | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Swiss International Air Lines | |
| Virgin Atlantic |
| Europe's Leading Airline 2026 | 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 to Africa 2026 | TAP Air Portugal |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Brussels Airlines | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Turkish Airlines |
| Europe's Leading Airline to Asia 2026 | Lufthansa |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Swiss International Air Lines |
| Europe's Leading Airline to North America 2026 | Azores Airlines |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa | |
| Virgin Atlantic |
| Europe's Leading Airline to South America 2026 | TAP Air Portugal |
|---|---|
| Air France | |
| British Airways | |
| Iberia | |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | |
| Lufthansa |
| Europe's Leading Charter Airline 2026 | TUI fly |
|---|---|
| Condor | |
| euroAtlantic Airways | |
| SunExpress |
| Europe's Leading Low-Cost Airline 2026 | Volotea |
|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | |
| easyJet | |
| Jet2.com | |
| Norwegian | |
| Ryanair | |
| Vueling | |
| Wizz Air |
| Europe's Leading Regional Airline 2026 | SATA Air Açores |
|---|---|
| Aegean Airlines | |
| Atlantic Airways | |
| BinterCanarias | |
| Pegasus Airlines | |
| Vueling Airlines |
Attraction
| Europe's Leading Brandy Distillery Tour 2026 | ARARAT, Armenia |
|---|---|
| Armagnac Darroze | |
| NOY Brandy |
| Europe's Leading Cognac Distillery Tour 2026 | Martell, France |
|---|---|
| Camus, France | |
| Château de Cognac, France | |
| Hennessy, France | |
| Rémy Martin, France |
| Europe's Leading New Tourist Attraction 2026 | V&A East Storehouse, England |
|---|---|
| FENIX Museum of Migration, Netherlands | |
| Nederlands Fotomuseum |
| Europe's Leading Theme Park 2026 | 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 2026 | Château La Coste, France |
|---|---|
| Antinori | |
| Campo Viejo, Spain | |
| Miguel Torres, Spain | |
| Val Moreira Winery, Vila Galé Douro Vineyards, Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Vodka Distillery Tour 2026 | AS Liviko |
|---|---|
| Bols | |
| Ketel 1 | |
| Ogilvy Vodka |
Car
| Europe's Leading Business Car Rental Company 2026 | Sixt |
|---|---|
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car | |
| Europcar | |
| Hertz |
| Europe's Leading Car Rental Company 2026 | Europcar |
|---|---|
| AutoUnion Car Rental | |
| Avis | |
| Budget | |
| Hertz | |
| Sixt |
| Europe's Leading Car Rental Rewards Programme 2026 | Europcar Privilege |
|---|---|
| Alamo Insiders | |
| Avis Preferred | |
| Budget Fastbreak | |
| Enterprise Plus | |
| Hertz Gold Plus | |
| National Emerald Club |
| Europe's Leading Chauffeur Company 2026 | Sixt Ride |
|---|---|
| Avis Chauffeur | |
| Blacklane | |
| Carey International | |
| Daytrip | |
| Dynamo of London | |
| Limotak | |
| TOP-ALLIANCE | |
| Total Chauffeur Service | |
| Wheely |
| Europe's Leading Independent Car Rental Company 2026 | Klass Wagen |
|---|---|
| Avance Car Rental | |
| Blue Car Rental | |
| Dryyve Car Rental | |
| Fox Autorent | |
| Miles & Miles | |
| Top Rent A Car |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Car Rental Company 2026 | Sixt |
|---|---|
| AAA Luxury & Sport Car Rental | |
| Avis Prestige | |
| Elite Rent-a-Car | |
| Europcar |
Destination
| Europe's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2026 | Spain |
|---|---|
| Austria | |
| England | |
| Iceland | |
| Ireland | |
| Italy | |
| Norway | |
| Portugal | |
| Scotland | |
| Wales |
| Europe's Leading All-Season Destination 2026 | Batumi, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Budapest, Hungary | |
| Geneva, Switzerland | |
| Munich, Germany | |
| Oslo, Norway | |
| Salzburg, Austria | |
| Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Tallinn, Estonia |
| Europe's Leading Beach Destination 2026 | 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 2026 | This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau |
|---|---|
| Madrid Destino | |
| Turismo de Lisboa | |
| Turismo Roma | |
| Visit Batumi | |
| Visit London | |
| visitBerlin |
| Europe's Leading Cultural Destination 2026 | Italy |
|---|---|
| Armenia | |
| Azerbaijan | |
| France | |
| Germany | |
| Greece | |
| Spain |
| Europe's Leading Destination 2026 | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Austria | |
| England | |
| France | |
| Germany | |
| Greece | |
| Ireland | |
| Italy | |
| Norway | |
| Spain | |
| Sweden | |
| Switzerland | |
| Türkiye |
| Europe's Leading Festival & Event Destination 2026 | Cannes, France |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | |
| Budapest, Hungary | |
| Derry - Festival City, Northern Ireland | |
| Dublin, Ireland | |
| London, England | |
| Madeira Islands | |
| Munich, Germany |
| Europe's Leading Heritage Destination 2026 | Armenia |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | |
| Czech Republic | |
| England | |
| France | |
| Italy | |
| Scotland | |
| Spain |
| Europe's Leading Nature Destination 2026 | Montenegro |
|---|---|
| Austria | |
| Croatia | |
| Estonia | |
| Iceland | |
| Italy | |
| Norway | |
| Portugal | |
| Scotland | |
| Switzerland |
| Europe's Leading Regional Adventure Tourism Destination 2026 | Azores Islands, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Huesca La Magia, Spain | |
| Madeira Islands, Portugal |
| Europe's Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination 2026 | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
|---|---|
| Barcelona, Spain | |
| Istanbul, Türkiye | |
| Lisbon, Portugal | |
| Matosinhos, Portugal | |
| Porto, Portugal | |
| Region of Attica, Greece |
General
| Europe's Leading Tourism Development Project 2026 | Semaines du Tourisme Économique et des Savoir-Faire |
|---|---|
| Dark Sky Alqueva, Portugal | |
| The Ellinikon, Greece | |
| The Whiteley London, England |
| Europe's Responsible Tourism Award 2026 | Dark Sky Alqueva, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Ariège Pyrenees, France | |
| Azores Islands, Portugal | |
| Bystřicko Region, Czech Republic | |
| Laško, Slovenia | |
| Wild Taiga, Finland |
Hospitality
| Europe's Leading Concierge Company 2026 | Grandeur - VIP Services |
|---|---|
| Innerplace Concierge | |
| John Paul Group | |
| Ten Lifestyle Group | |
| Velocity Black |
Hotels & Resorts
| Europe's Leading Boutique Hotel Operator 2026 | Amazing Evolution |
|---|---|
| AHM - Ace Hospitality Management | |
| AMANO Group | |
| NYBAU Hotels & Restaurants | |
| Phoenix Hotel Management Company |
| Europe's Leading Business Hotel Brand 2026 | InterContinental Hotels & Resorts |
|---|---|
| Hilton Hotels & Resorts | |
| Marriott Hotels | |
| Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts | |
| Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | |
| Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts |
| Europe's Leading Green Independent Hotel Group 2026 | Delphina Hotels & Resorts |
|---|---|
| Manotel Hotel Group | |
| Sogedin Hotels |
| Europe's Leading Heritage Hotel 2026 | Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest |
|---|---|
| San Clemente Palace, Italy | |
| Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden, Germany |
| Europe's Leading Independent Hotel Group 2026 | Kaizen Hoteles |
|---|---|
| Bomporto Hotels | |
| Ella Resorts | |
| ESS Group | |
| Keytel | |
| Manotel Hotel Group | |
| Nobis Hospitality Group |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Resort Brand 2026 | One&Only Resorts |
|---|---|
| Aman Resorts | |
| Ella Resorts | |
| Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | |
| Mandarin Oriental | |
| St. Regis Hotels & Resorts | |
| The Ritz-Carlton |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Villa Resort 2026 | 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 2026 | Luttrellstown Castle Resort, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Carpe Diem Santorini, Greece | |
| Castel Monastero, Italy |
| Europe's Leading Premium Hotel Brand 2026 | 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 2026 | Domes Resorts |
|---|---|
| Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas | |
| Club Med | |
| Conrad Hotels & Resorts | |
| Meliá Hotels & Resorts | |
| Rixos Hotels | |
| Sofitel Hotels & Resorts |
| Europe's Leading Resort Villas 2026 | Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Aphrodite Hills Holiday Residences, Cyprus | |
| Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, Spain |
| Europe's Leading Serviced Apartment Brand 2026 | Citadines |
|---|---|
| Adina | |
| Cheval Collection | |
| Numa | |
| Rêvelton Hotels & Apartments | |
| Staycity |
| Europe's Leading Wedding Hotel 2026 | San Clemente Palace, Italy |
|---|---|
| Ashford Castle, Ireland | |
| Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, France | |
| La Finca Resort, Spain | |
| St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas, Greece |
| Europe's Leading Wellness Hotel 2026 | Palazzo Fiuggi, Italy |
|---|---|
| Aliée, Türkiye | |
| Delfino Blu Wellness Boutique Hotel, Greece | |
| Grandhotel Lienz, Austria | |
| Six Senses London, England | |
| Six Senses Rome, Italy |
| Europe's Most Romantic Resort 2026 | Pousada Mosteiro Amares, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Adam&Eve, Türkiye | |
| Argos in Cappadocia, Türkiye | |
| Domes Aulūs Elounda, Greece | |
| Monte Santo Resort, Portugal | |
| Swinney Wood Log Cabins, England |
Meetings & Conventions
Other
Rail
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
| Europe's Leading Adventure Tour Operator 2026 | Ventura Travel |
|---|---|
| bamba Travel | |
| Exodus Adventure Travels | |
| Explore! | |
| Grand Tours Project | |
| Nomade Aventure | |
| Travel Talk | |
| TruTravels | |
| Vagabond Tours of Ireland |
| Europe's Leading Group Tour Operator 2026 | Rabbie's |
|---|---|
| SERVICE-REISEN | |
| Tailored Travel | |
| Ventura Travel |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Driving Tour Operator 2026 | Scenic Car Tours |
|---|---|
| Alps & Autobahns | |
| Colcorsa | |
| HunterMoss |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2026 | Abercrombie & Kent |
|---|---|
| Audley Travel | |
| Ciconia Exclusive Journeys | |
| Jacada Travel | |
| Scott Dunn |
| Europe's Leading Luxury Travel Agency 2026 | NUBA |
|---|---|
| Black Tomato | |
| cazenove+loyd | |
| Nomad Hill | |
| PLENIA TRAVEL ARCHITECTS | |
| Quintessentially Travel | |
| Scott Dunn |
| Europe's Leading Online Travel Agency 2026 | NETVIAGENS.pt |
|---|---|
| Booking.com | |
| eDreams | |
| Expedia | |
| lastminute.com | |
| Opodo | |
| Stayforlong | |
| Trip.com | |
| ZenHotels.com |
| Europe's Leading Tour Operator 2026 | Nordic Visitor |
|---|---|
| ANEX Tour | |
| DERTOUR | |
| Enchanting Travels | |
| Star Tours | |
| TUI Group | |
| Virgin Atlantic Holidays |
| Europe's Leading Travel Agency 2026 | Top Atlântico |
|---|---|
| Aurora Travel | |
| DERTOUR Reisebüro | |
| Flight Centre | |
| Viajes El Corte Inglés |
| Europe's Leading Travel Management Company 2026 | Key Travel By Trip.Biz |
|---|---|
| BCD Travel | |
| Corporate Travel Management (CTM) | |
| CWT | |
| FCM Travel | |
| GlobalStar Travel Management | |
| Gray Dawes Travel | |
| Midas Travel Management |
| Europe's Leading Wholesale Tour Operator 2026 | Travel Partner |
|---|---|
| BTO | |
| Gadis | |
| SERVICE-REISEN |
Water
| Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2026 | DFDS |
|---|---|
| Brittany Ferries | |
| Color Line | |
| CORSICA linea | |
| Irish Ferries | |
| P&O Ferries | |
| Stena Line |
| Europe's Leading Private Cruise Company 2026 | 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 2026 | Riviera Travel |
|---|---|
| AmaWaterways | |
| DouroAzul | |
| Noble Caledonia | |
| Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours | |
| Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection | |
| Viking River Cruises |
| Europe's Leading Superyacht Marina 2026 | Porto Montenegro |
|---|---|
| Club de Mar-Mallorca, Spain | |
| Marina di Porto Cervo, Italy | |
| Marina Port Vell, Spain | |
| Port Hercule, Monaco | |
| Port Vauban, France |
