World Ski Awards opens 2024 race for votes

World Travel Awards (WTA) has unveiled plans to hold its first ever ceremony in the Philippines. Capital Manila will welcome travel and tourism figureheads for the red-carpet WTA Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2024 on 3 September. The red-carpet reception will take place at City of Dreams Luxury Resort. WTA’s debut reflects the buoyancy of the travel and tourism economy in the Philippines. International visitor arrivals in the first quarter of 2024 rose 15 per cent year-on-year, echoing significant investments in tourism infrastructure and improvements in land, sea and air connectivity.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ivette Cuevas, a café owner living in Costa Rica, and her 16-year-old son, Vincent Alcampo. It has been edited for length and clarity.

It may seem too soon for talk of Santa, snowmen and holiday spirit, but we're officially more than halfway to the holidays. Disney is unwrapping the details of upcoming winter holiday celebrations at Walt Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim, California. This includes the return of an exciting after-hours party that debuted last year at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

World Travel Awards – has revealed its 2024 Caribbean and The Americas winners.

Climate action is no longer a niche concern; it’s a strategic imperative for travel companies of all sizes. The travel industry, with its global reach and influence, has a unique responsibility and opportunity to lead by example. That’s why partnering with Tomorrow’s Air, Innovation Norway, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association feels like a natural extension of our mission at Skift — to decipher and define global travel trends while fostering a more sustainable and innovative industry.

Jul 3, 2024 • 11 min read

The Islands of The Bahamas has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination 2024 and the Caribbean’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination 2024 by the prestigious World Travel Awards. The esteemed awards are the hallmark of excellence across the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries.

The country won the award for Best Green Destination, which recognizes the promotion of nature experiences and sustainable planning. In addition, Chile is once again the Best Adventure Destination and the Most Romantic Destination for the Atacama Desert in the South American competition.

Travel is predicted to reach record highs this summer, with plenty of events worth traveling for like the Olympics in Paris and Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour storming Europe. This month, savvy travelers among us can be expected to avoid the crowds while maximizing comfort during their airport experiences at the newest lounges while using the best loyalty program and credit card perks. You can become one such savvy traveler too: Along the way, you can pad your account balances with bonus miles and points promotions to help with planning that next trip for this summer and beyond.

Sandals Grande Antigua has been crowned as Caribbean’s most Romantic Resort 2023 for the 11th consecutive year in a row in the World Travel Awards.

The Tropicana Los Cabos reopens in August 2024, offering a boutique hotel experience with contemporary amenities in San Jose del Cabo’s arts district.

From strikes to delays, Europe’s airports are usually in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. But the recently announced Best Airport Awards reveal which hubs are leading on efficiency, staff satisfaction and eco-innovation.