Visit Maldives Corporation and CROSSROADS Maldives have signed an agreement to host the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean on 27 September 2026.

Explora, named the World’s Leading Expedition Company for six consecutive years by the World Travel Awards, today introduced its 2027 collection of expeditions, led by the debut of its first winter itinerary in Iceland — a route not offered by any other full-service operator and unique in the market. Reaching from the Arctic to the high Andes and the far south of Patagonia, the season brings together four point-to-point journeys: the new Iceland Winter Expedition as a counterpart to Explora’s established Summer Expedition of the country, the Sacred Mountains Expedition in Peru, and the Tierra del Fuego Expedition in Chile, each running on select departures through 2027.

There are places that invite you to visit, and then there are those that seem to exist entirely outside of time—destinations that feel dreamt rather than built. Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa is unapologetically the latter. Set on its own tranquil island embraced by the Thu Bon River, the resort unfolds like a private world within a world, surrounded by the poetic charm of Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed old town—where ochre facades glow beneath silk lanterns and history hums in every cobbled lane. From the moment you cross the water and step onto the island, there’s a subtle but profound shift. The noise of modern life dissolves into the soft choreography of rustling palms, the scent of frangipani, and the distant rhythm of oars slicing through river currents. This is a place designed not just to house guests, but to envelop them.

There are certain places in the Caribbean where time slows, light softens, and luxury takes on a deeper meaning. Malatai Villa, set along the shimmering northern coastline of Jamaica, is one such sanctuary—an exquisite private estate where contemporary elegance meets the rhythm of the sea. Now, as the global travel industry turns its gaze toward the island of Saint Lucia for the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, this remarkable property stands proudly in the spotlight with nominations in two of the evening’s most coveted categories: Jamaica’s Leading Luxury Private Villa and Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Private Villa.

World Travel Awards (WTA) 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.

In the ever-evolving tapestry of global travel, where ambition meets cultural connection, a Dubai-based company is quietly reshaping the narrative of African tourism. Hariom Travels & Tourism LLC, long recognized among industry insiders for its expansive reach and nuanced understanding of emerging markets, is stepping into the international spotlight with a series of prestigious nominations at the upcoming World Travel Awards African Gala Ceremony. Set against the idyllic backdrop of Zanzibar, Tanzania, on 28 August 2026, the ceremony promises to celebrate excellence across the continent’s travel and hospitality sectors. Among the nominees, Hariom Travels & Tourism LLC stands out—not merely for the number of recognitions it has received, but for what those nominations represent. The company is in contention for Leading Travel Management Company titles across five nations: Cameroon, Gabon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, and the Republic of Congo. It’s a rare distinction that signals both geographic breadth and operational depth