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Helsinki Airport recognized as Europe’s best, Why you need to know

Helsinki Airport has been honored with the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award by Airports Council International (ACI) for 2024, recognizing it as the best airport in Europe in the 15–25 million passenger category.


This prestigious accolade is based on ACI’s annual survey, which assesses passenger satisfaction across approximately 400 airports in 95 countries.


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Croatia Named Best Country to Visit in Europe at ITB Berlin

Croatia has been named the Best Country to Visit in Europe in 2025 by the prestigious European Best Destinations at one of the world’s largest annual travel trade shows, ITB Berlin.


Croatia adds the premium award to a string of accolades so far, and reaffirms the top ranking with an impressive 118,261 votes; ahead of Spain, Austria, Italy and Greece. 


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Peru shines at TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards 2025

Peru has once again been recognized as a must-see destination for travelers, achieving important awards at Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards 2025. Based on traveler reviews and ratings from around the world, this esteemed recognition highlights Cusco and Lima as two of the most fascinating places to explore this year. The awards ceremony will take place on February 26 at Peru’s booth during

Aruba Named No. 1 Caribbean Destination in TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best

Aruba has been crowned the #1 destination in the Caribbean for TripAdvisor’s prestigious Traveler’s Choice Awards 2025: Best of the Best Top Destinations. This honor is a testament to our island’s charm, warm hospitality, and unforgettable experiences that continue to captivate travelers from around the globe.


Destinations recognized in the Best of the Best lists have achieved this accolade

Monaco named Europe’s best destination!

The Principality has just been voted Europe’s top destination for 2025 in a poll of more than one million travellers by the tourism website European Best Destinations.


After taking second place in 2024, the Principality has now been named best European destination for 2025. The distinction recognises Monegasque excellence and highlights the unique benefits that the Principality has to

Eagle Beach Shines with Three Wins in TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards

The results are in—Aruba’s Eagle Beach has earned a spot in not one, but three categories of TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches!


The Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best honors top-tier travel experiences, recognizing those with outstanding reviews from the Tripadvisor community over the past year. With 8 million listings, less than 1% earn this elite

Laos Wins 29 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards

On 20 January, Laos received 29 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards during the ASEAN Tourism Forum held in Johor, Malaysia. These accolades celebrate the country’s efforts in enhancing tourism quality, sustainability, and cultural preservation.  


Among the awards, Laos earned four under the ASEAN Homestay Standard category, recognizing efforts to promote sustainable tourism.

A shower of stars for Austria: outstanding culinary achievements recognized at the MICHELIN Guide ceremony

On January 21, 2025, the MICHELIN Guide ceremony and the opening of the new Austrian selection for 2025 took place at Hangar-7, a gala event at which the renowned culinary guide presented his restaurant selection for the whole of Austria for the first time since 2009.


The return of the MICHELIN Guide and the ceremony were initiated and jointly organized by the Austrian National Tourist

3 Eco-Champions Making Belize Travel Better

If you're asking what's the easiest way to support conservation while you're in Belize? You've already done it: you've chosen Belize. The culmination of all the efforts is why this destination was chosen to host the inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, in addition to also being crowned the world's leading sustainable destination for 2024, part of a public and private effort

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Honoured with 2024 Travel + Leisure China Travel Awards and Travelling Scope Star Awards

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has reached new heights of recognition, proudly claiming two prestigious industry awards that highlight its unmatched luxury and guest experience. The five star luxury resort, located in North Male’ Atoll, was recently honored as the "Reader's Favourite Overseas Hotel" at the 2024 Travel + Leisure China Travel Awards and the "Best Luxury Resort of the Year" by

Mauritius Crowned World’s Top Honeymoon Destination in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025

The island nation of Mauritius has been named the world's top honeymoon destination in the prestigious TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2025, beating out well-known romantic destinations such as Bali and the Maldives.


The recognition underlines its unique Mauritius' position in the luxury travel market, where world-class hospitality is seamlessly combined with authentic cultural experiences.

Aruba Named Best Caribbean Destination by TripAdvisor 2025 Traveler's Choice Awards Best of Best

Aruba has been named the #1 destination in the Caribbean by the prestigious TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards 2025: Best of the Best Top Destinations. This award is a testament to the island's charm, warm hospitality and unforgettable experiences that continue to captivate travelers from around the world.


Destinations recognized in the Best of the Best lists received this award, receiving

Laos has received over 200 ASEAN tourism awards and global recognition

Laos continues to shine on the global tourism scene, winning 219 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards for its commitment to sustainability and exceptional travel experiences.


On November 26, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaket announced about these achievements, highlighting areas such as green hotels, clean tourist cities and community-oriented tourism.


Awards

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives nominated for prestigious Wellness Heaven Award 2026

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives is proud to announce its nomination for the prestigious Wellness Heaven Award 2026 in Wellness & Spa category with an outstanding score of 9.59 points in the Wellness & Spa rating. Recently recognized as one of the Best Resorts in the Indian Ocean by Condé Nast Traveller's Readers' Choice Awards 2024, the resort delivers exceptional guest experiences and achieved

Mauritius celebrates double win at World Travel Awards 2024

Mauritius is excited to announce its remarkable achievements at the World Travel Awards 2024, where it was awarded the title of "World's Leading Wedding Destination" and recognized as the Indian Ocean Tourism Authority's Best Website for its MyMauritius.travel platform.


The World's Leading Wedding Destination Award highlights Mauritius' enchanting landscapes, luxurious venues

Lima is recognized as one of the 3 Best Food Cities in the World in the Reader's Choice Awards

The city of Lima, Peru, was voted the third best city in the world in the Reader's Choice Awards by the international magazine Condé Nast Traveler. The publication, one of the most important in the travel and tourism sector, highlights the rich and varied culinary offerings of the Peruvian capital.


“Surrounded by the Andes and the Amazon rainforest, combined with its indigenous, African

Madhya Pradesh Wins Tourism State of the Year Award

Great news for Madhya Pradesh! This beautiful destination was awarded the prestigious "Tourism State of the Year" award at the Travel and Tourism Conclave and Awards in New Delhi. This is an impressive award in the tourism sector.


Madhya Pradesh, rich in history, culture and natural beauty, is home to some interesting attractions, from historical temples Khajuraho to divine Mahakal temple

MALAYSIA WINS DESTINATION OF THE YEAR AT THE TRIPZILLA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2024

Tourism Malaysia is pleased to announce that Malaysia has been awarded the prestigious title of Destination of the Year at the renowned Tripzilla Excellence Awards 2024. The award is determined through an extensive vote of passionate travel enthusiasts and recognizes our ongoing commitment to excellence, innovation and exceptional service. The award recognizes Malaysia's exceptional tourism offering,

Anantara Hotels & Resorts scooped two major awards at the ULTRAs Awards 2024 at Kensington Palace in London

Anantara Hotels and Resorts, part of the Minor Hotels group, and the hotel The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia by Anantara were recognized at the 18th Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs) in London on November 7, 2024. Anantara was named the best hotel brand of the last 20 years, and The Royal Livingstone was named the best hotel in Africa and the Indian Ocean.


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7 Chinese Villages Win Best Tourist Villages Award from UN Tourism

According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, this year, seven villages in China were awarded the title of "Best Tourism Villages" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).


It was announced at UN Tourism meeting held in Cartagena, Colombia on Friday. The new additions bring the total number of Chinese villages recognized as "Best Tourism Villages" to 15, making

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