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World Travel Awards Press Releases 2026

27 September 2026 - Maldives
The best travel organisations in Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean were honoured at a VIP gala ceremony in the Maldives. The stars of the industry convened at CROSSROADS Maldives for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 to discover who had won the most prestigious and highly sought-after honours in global tourism.
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27 September 2026 - Kingston, Jamaica
Jamaica has today, World Tourism Day, officially launched World Travel Week Jamaica 2026, a landmark six-day gathering bringing together leaders and organisations from across the international travel, tourism and hospitality industry.
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26 September 2026 - Maldives
The Maldives is preparing to welcome travel and tourism leaders from across the region for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, powered by Bank of Maldives. The ceremony will take place at CROSSROADS Maldives on Sunday, 27 September 2026, coinciding with World Tourism Day.
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13 September 2026 - Dubai, UAE
The Middle East’s leading travel and tourism organisations and destinations have been honoured at a VIP gala ceremony in Dubai. Industry leaders gathered at One&Only One Za’abeel to celebrate the winners of World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2026.
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12 September 2026 - Dubai, UAE
Dubai is preparing to welcome travel and tourism leaders from across the region for the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2026, taking place at One&Only One Za’abeel on 13 September.
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29 August 2026 - Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tourism and hospitality leaders from across Africa gathered in Zanzibar for the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026, celebrating the organisations setting new standards for excellence and innovation across the continent. The VIP reception was hosted at Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar, the island’s new flagship luxury resort.
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27 August 2026 - Zanzibar, Tanzania
Diamonds Bijoux, the new flagship luxury resort on the enchanting island of Zanzibar, is making final preparations as it prepares to host the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026. Travel leaders from across Africa will gather for the VIP reception to celebrate the finest organisations in travel and tourism.
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10 August 2026 - London, UK
World Travel Awards has announced that Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar will host its prestigious Africa Gala Ceremony on 28 August 2026. The VIP reception will bring together leaders from across Africa to celebrate the finest organisations in travel and tourism.
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27 May 2026 - London, UK
World Travel Awards has announced that CROSSROADS Maldives will serve as the host venue for its Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony on 27 September 2026. The multi-island leisure and lifestyle destination will welcome travel industry leaders from across the region for the VIP reception.
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20 May 2026 - London, UK
World Travel Awards has announced that Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort will host its prestigious Europe Gala Ceremony 2026 – marking the organisation’s first event in Montenegro in its 33-year history. The VIP reception on 17 October 2026 will bring together leaders from across the continent to celebrate the finest in travel and tourism.
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7 May 2026 - London, UK
World Travel Awards has announced that the paradise nation of the Maldives will host industry leaders from across Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean for a blockbuster VIP Gala Ceremony to celebrate the best in travel and tourism. The flagship event will take place at CROSSROADS Maldives on World Tourism Day, 27 September 2026.
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16 April 2026 - London, UK
World Travel Awards has announced that Zanzibar will host its Africa Gala Ceremony 2026. The VIP reception on 28 August 2026 will take place at Diamonds Bijoux, and bring together leaders from across Africa to celebrate the finest organisations in travel and tourism.
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2 April 2026 - London, UK
World Travel Awards has announced that the paradise nation of the Maldives will host its Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, with travel industry leaders from across the region gathering for a prestigious VIP reception on 27 September 2026 to coincide with World Tourism Day.
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2 February 2026 - London, UK
Breaking Travel News is inviting senior leaders from across the global travel and tourism ecosystem to participate in short, high-impact video interviews during ITB Berlin 2026. World Travel Awards Nominees and Winners will be given priority access to interview slots, reflecting their leadership and recognised excellence within the global travel and tourism industry.
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20 January 2026 - London, UK
The Call for Entries for the World Travel Awards 2026 is now open. Travel and tourism organisations worldwide are invited to submit their entries for the opportunity to win the industry’s most prestigious accolade.
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