The 2024 edition of the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) concluded with a spectacular gala in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, where over 300 travel industry leaders gathered to honor the finest names in global tourism, hospitality, and aviation. Since its establishment in 1993, the World Travel Awards has been widely regarded as the ultimate accolade to win and this year’s ceremony reaffirmed its status as the most comprehensive and respected awards event in the sector.

The night in Madeira was filled with excitement as the best of the travel world were celebrated for their exceptional achievements over the past year. From major awards such as the World’s Leading Destination to unique categories like the World’s Leading Cable Car Ride (a win for Armenia’s Wings of Tatev), the evening was a testament to the diversity and excellence of the global tourism industry.

There’s an endless list of gorgeous islands in Asia to put on your travel bucket list, but you’ll just have to make space for one more. Phu Quoc, a charming island known as “the Venice of Vietnam”, has just been named the World’s Leading Nature Island Destination by the World Travel Awards 2024

Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has been named the World’s Leading Cabin Crew at the 2024 World Travel Awards in Madeira, Portugal.

This is the fifth consecutive year that the Brunei flag carrier has won the title.

The award was presented at the Grand Final Gala ceremony at the Savoy Palace, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal on November 24, 2024.

2025 promises to be a landmark year for England with milestone celebrations and exciting new launches across the country. The new year will mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway with nationwide festivities, celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with immersive events and crown Bradford as UK City of Culture 2025. From the Women’s Rugby World Cup to the launch of new hotels, food halls, tours, events and attractions, Brits can expect 2025 to be action-packed.