athens World Travel Awards 2024: Greece Wins Global Honors in Tourism by GTP editing team 26 November 2024 written by GTP editing team 26 November 2024 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 32 Greece was among the global tourism leaders recognized at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024, cementing its place at the forefront of the travel and hospitality industry. The prestigious event, held on Monday in Madeira, Portugal, recognized one Greek destination, eleven hotels, and one travel agency from Greece among the award winners, with organizers highlighting their achievements as setting a new standard for excellence in the global tourism industry. Founded in 1993, the WTA aims to acknowledge and celebrate excellence across all sectors of tourism. Often referred to as the “Oscars of the travel industry”, the awards are recognized globally as the ultimate mark of quality, with the winners setting the standard for tourism worldwide. “Our winners represent the pinnacle of tourism excellence, and I congratulate each of them for raising the benchmark of the global tourism economy,” WTA Founder Graham Cooke said. Athens named World’s Leading Cultural City Destination 2024 Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA) CEO Ioannis Georgizas, along with Natasha Kefala and Maria Papadopoulou from This is Athens-Convention & Visitors Bureau, accepting the award, which highlights the rich history and vibrant culture that make Athens a unique global destination. In the spotlight at this year’s ceremony, Athens was named the “World’s Leading Cultural City Destination 2024”, further solidifying its status as a premier hub for culture and history enthusiasts worldwide. Earlier this year, Athens was also recognized as “Europe’s Leading City Break Destination 2024”, adding to its growing list of prestigious accolades. Greek hotels and travel agency receive accolades Mideast Travel Managing Director Katerina Mousbeh receiving the World Travel Award for 2024. In addition to Athens, 11 Greek hotels earned international recognition for their outstanding hospitality. Among the most notable were the Sani/Ikos and Domes Resorts groups, both celebrated for their exceptional service and luxurious offerings. Furthermore, the Greek travel agency Mideast Travel Worldwide was named the “World’s Leading Destination Management Company 2024”, retaining its European title in the same category. Greek hotels: World winners Following are the 11 Greek hotels awarded at the WTA 2024: Sani/Ikos Resorts’ representatives during the WTA 2024 ceremony. Photo source: WTA – World’s Leading Adult-Only Boutique Hotel 2024 – Domes Noruz Mykonos – World’s Leading Boutique Resort 2024 – Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas – World’s Leading Boutique Villa Resort 2024 – Porto Zante Villas & Spa – World’s Leading Cultural Destination Resort 2024 – Sani Resort – World’s Leading Eco-Lodge 2024 – Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas – World’s Leading Family & Beach Resort 2024 – Sani Resort WTA Founder Graham Crooke with Sani/Ikos Resorts’ representative during the WTA 2024 ceremony. Photo source: WTA – World’s Leading Leisure Resort 2024 – Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort – World’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort Brand 2024 – Ikos Resorts – World’s Leading Luxury Family Resort 2024 – Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection – World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort 2024 – Sani Resort – World’s Leading Resort Brand 2024 – Domes Resorts In March, Greece was named “Europe’s Leading Destination 2024” at the 31st WTA Europe Gala Ceremony in Berlin, with several Greek destinations, hotels, and resorts earning prestigious awards. Each year, WTA covers the globe with a series of regional gala ceremonies staged to recognise and celebrate individual and collective success within each key geographical region. Join the 15,000+ travel executives who read our newsletter Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. 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