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International Travel Awards

The world's most prestigious travel recognition programme — honouring hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, agencies and tourism boards across 150+ countries.

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10thEdition

5Regions

100+Countries

200+Categories

10,000+Nominations

1,000+Winners

About the Programme

Recognising Excellence Across the Travel Ecosystem

Founded in 2021 in Dubai, the International Travel Awards is an independent, merit-based recognition programme celebrating excellence in travel, hospitality and tourism. It is organised by Golden Tree Events LLC and forms one of the four flagship programmes under the Hospitality Awards umbrella.

Every result is decided by an independent jury of travel and hospitality professionals against published criteria — there is no public voting. Winners are honoured at an annual black-tie gala in Dubai.

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Winners celebrating at the International Travel Awards gala

Who Can Participate

Who Can Enter

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Hotels & Resorts

Luxury, boutique, business, budget, beach and wellness properties.

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Airlines & Aviation

International, regional and low-cost carriers.

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Cruise Lines

Ocean, river and expedition cruise operators.

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Travel Agencies

Retail, online and luxury travel agencies and advisors.

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Tour Operators

Inbound, outbound and specialist experience operators.

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Tourism Boards & DMCs

National, regional and city destination authorities.

Full Category List

Award Categories

Hotel Management Companies

Best Hotel Management Company Best Hospitality Management Brand Best Luxury Hotel Management Company Best Global Hospitality Brand Best Boutique Hotel Management Company Best Hotel Operations Company Best Hospitality Service Brand Best Hotel Management Innovation Company Best Premium Hospitality Brand Best Multi-Property Hotel Management Company

Luxury Hotels & Resorts

Business & City Hotels

Best Business Hotel Best Conference Hotel Best Convention Hotel Best City Hotel Best Corporate Stay Hotel Best Business Hotel Brand Best City Hotel Brand Best Executive Stay Hotel Best Business Travel Hotel Best City Center Hotel Best Premium Business Hotel Best Corporate Hospitality Brand Best Business Hotel Service

Boutique & Lifestyle Hotels

Best Boutique Hotel Best Lifestyle Hotel Best Design Boutique Hotel Best Boutique Hotel Brand Best Lifestyle Hotel Brand Best Luxury Boutique Hotel Best Unique Stay Experience Best Lifestyle Hospitality Concept Best Boutique Hotel Service Best Modern Lifestyle Hotel Best Signature Boutique Hotel Best Premium Lifestyle Hotel Best Creative Hotel Concept Best Boutique Stay Experience Best Contemporary Hotel Design Best Curated Guest Experience

Serviced Apartments & Residences

Best Serviced Apartment Best Luxury Serviced Apartment Best Service Apartment Brand Best Business Stay Residence Best Premium Serviced Apartment Best Luxury Serviced Residence Best Apartment Hospitality Brand Best Long Stay Accommodation Best Serviced Living Experience Best Residence Management Brand

Villas / Pool Villas / Water Villas

Best Overwater Luxury Villas Best Ocean View Water Villas Best Private Deck Water Villas Best Lagoon Experience Water Villas Best Sunset View Water Villas Best Private Pool Villas Best Infinity Pool Villas Best Luxury Poolside Villas Best Family Pool Villas Best Romantic Pool Villas Best Luxury Private Villas Best Poolside Retreat Villas Best Beachfront Escape Villas Best Overwater Experience Villas Best Oceanfront Luxury Villas Best Lakefront Serenity Villas Best Mountain View Retreat Villas Best Family Holiday Villas Best Romantic Getaway Villas Best Honeymoon Villas Best Exclusive Island Villas Best Premium Holiday Villas Best Designer Lifestyle Villas Best Wellness Retreat Villas Best Signature Luxury Villas Best Contemporary Living Villas Best Boutique Experience Villas Best Scenic Destination Villas Best Heritage Style Villas Best High-End Leisure Villas

Holiday Home Companies

Best Holiday Home Company Best Luxury Holiday Home Company Best Holiday Home Brand Best Luxury Holiday Home Brand Best Premium Vacation Rental Company Best Business Stay Holiday Home Company Best Holiday Home Management Brand Best Short-Term Rental Company Best Holiday Home Experience Provider Best Luxury Vacation Rental Brand Best Corporate Stay Rental Company Best Holiday Home Service Brand

Travel Agencies & Tour Operators

Best Travel Agency Company Leading Tour Operator Provider Top Holiday Planning Platform Most Trusted Travel Services Company Best Vacation Booking Solution Leading Global Travel Provider Top Customer Experience Travel Platform Most Reliable Tour Management Company Best Luxury Travel Solution Leading Personalized Tour Provider Top Destination Planning Company Most Innovative Travel Platform Best Group Travel Company Leading Holiday Experience Provider Top Premium Tour Solution

Destination Management Companies (DMC)

Best Destination Management Company Leading Travel Experience Provider Top Local Destination Platform Most Trusted DMC Services Company Best Corporate Travel Solution Leading Event Travel Provider Top Luxury Destination Management Most Reliable Destination Services Company Best Inbound Travel Platform Leading Tourism Operations Provider Top Premium Travel Experience Most Innovative Destination Platform Best Group Travel Management Solution Leading Regional Travel Company Top Personalized Destination Provider

Online Travel Platforms (OTA)

Best Online Travel Platform Leading Digital Booking Provider Top Travel Technology Company Most Trusted OTA Services Platform Best Smart Travel Solution Leading Online Reservation Provider Top Customer Experience Booking Platform Most Reliable Travel Booking Company Best Holiday Planning Platform Leading Seamless Travel Provider Top Vacation Booking Solution Most Innovative Travel Technology Company Best Instant Booking Platform Leading Digital Travel Services Top Future Ready OTA Provider

Adventure & Experience Providers

Best Adventure Travel Company Leading Experience Tourism Provider Top Outdoor Adventure Platform Most Trusted Adventure Services Company Best Nature Travel Solution Leading Thrill Experience Provider Top Eco Adventure Company Most Reliable Travel Experience Platform Best Custom Adventure Solution Leading Exploration Travel Provider Top Premium Adventure Platform Most Innovative Experience Tourism Company Best Active Travel Provider Leading Outdoor Experience Solution Top Unique Adventure Company

Tourism Boards & Promotion Agencies

Best Tourism Promotion Agency Leading Destination Marketing Provider Top Travel Promotion Platform Most Trusted Tourism Development Company Best Visitor Engagement Solution Leading Destination Branding Provider Top Tourism Growth Platform Most Reliable Travel Promotion Company Best Regional Tourism Solution Leading Visitor Experience Provider Top Sustainable Tourism Platform Most Innovative Destination Promotion Company Best Public Tourism Development Solution Leading Travel Awareness Provider Top Global Tourism Promotion Platform

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Recent Nominations

Featured Nominees

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Experiences Portal CO LLC

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Wild About Ireland Tours

Best Luxury Tour Operator

📍 Ireland

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Peru&U

Best Inbound Tour Operator

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Tagidor Garden Resort and Spa

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📍 Spain

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Punta Bulata Resort & Spa

Best Boutique Beach Resort

📍 Philippines

2027 Nominee

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore

Best 5 Star Hotel

📍 Singapore

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In Their Words

Hear From a Winner

Zeetravels Ltd — London, UK · International Travel Awards Winner

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Merit-based, always. Paying a nomination fee covers participation and administration only — it never influences the jury's decision. Learn more on our Fee & Cost page.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The International Travel Awards is entirely merit-based. Nomination fees cover participation and administration only — winners are decided purely by an independent jury scoring each entry against six published criteria, and no payment level ever influences the outcome.

Guest reviews are unverified, aggregated opinions with no fixed scoring method, while a Travel Awards win is decided by an independent jury assessing documented evidence — service excellence, quality, innovation, sustainability, brand impact and integrity — against the same published criteria used for every nominee.

Yes. Categories are segmented by property type and size — luxury, boutique, business, resort and villa — so an independent hotel is judged against genuinely comparable peers, not against unrelated global brands.

Yes. Recently opened properties can enter dedicated new-property categories alongside the standard property-type categories.

Yes. Sustainability is one of the six weighted judging criteria (15% of every score), and the category list includes dedicated sustainable-hospitality recognitions.

Nominations typically include guest satisfaction data, relevant certifications, service or sustainability case studies, and recent professional photography — the more specific and verifiable the evidence, the stronger the jury's assessment.

Yes. Individual properties and multi-property management companies can both be nominated — a hotel group is welcome to enter flagship properties individually as well as the group itself in the Hotel Management Company categories.

Yes. The International Travel Awards covers the full travel ecosystem — hotels and resorts, airlines, cruise lines, travel agencies, tour operators, DMCs and tourism boards — each judged within its own dedicated categories.

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