World Travel Awards

World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.

Travel leaders gather in the Maldives for World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026

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.

World Travel Awards reveals Middle East 2026 winners at Dubai Gala Ceremony

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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Africa's travel and tourism elite honoured at Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar

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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Montenegro's Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort to host World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2026

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.

Zanzibar announced as Official Host Destination of Africa Gala Ceremony 2026

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.

Best in Travel Magazine – Meet the 2025 Winners

This special series of Best in Travel magazine reveals the 2025 regional winners and promotes the award-winning credentials of the leading travel brands and tourism products to a readership of 120,000+ luxury travel consumers.

Upcoming Events

Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026
Maldives
Sunday, 27 September 2026

Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony 2026
Jamaica
Sunday, 11 October 2026

Europe Gala Ceremony 2026
Kotor, Montenegro
Saturday, 17 October 2026

Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2026
Tanzania
Saturday, 12 December 2026

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Voting Dates

Region	Status	Dates*
World	Closed	Opens 6 Oct
Indian Ocean	Closed	Closed 7 Aug
Middle East	Closed	Closed 31 Jul
Africa	Closed	Closed 17 Jul
Asia	Closed	Closed 7 Aug
Caribbean	Closed	Closed 28 Aug
Central America	Closed	Closed 28 Aug
Europe	Closed	Closed 28 Aug
North America	Closed	Closed 28 Aug
Oceania	Closed	Closed 7 Aug
South America	Closed	Closed 28 Aug