Portugal Shines at Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2018 of World Travel Awards 2018
Portugal was shining as it won 16 awards during the ceremony
The 25th edition of the Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2018 of World Travel Awards took place in Lisbon, Portugal on the 1st of December. An entity who serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. The selection of the nominees is done on a global scale by the public and more than 200 thousand professionals from the tourism sector in 163 countries.
Portugal has proven that is booming tourism is paying-off, after sweeping an array of awards at this year’s awards ceremony. In a statement from Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism, Ana Mendes Godinho, said shewas “extremely proud to receive this distinction again”.
Portugal was elected for the second consecutive time World’s Leading Destination. “Being world champions in tourism for the second consecutive year is a sign of Portugal’s ability to affirm internationally, thanks to the work of all Portuguese. Portugal is indeed a must-see destination. This is, above all, an award for all the Portuguese”, she commented.
Throughout the event Portugal was awarded in 16 distinct categories:
- World's Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2018
Passadiços do Paiva (Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark), Portugal - World's Leading Airline to Africa 2018
TAP Air Portugal - World's Leading Airline to South America 2018
TAP Air Portugal - World's Leading Boutique Hotel Operator 2018
Amazing Evolution Management - World's Leading City Break Destination 2018
Lisbon, Portugal - World's Leading City Destination 2018
Lisbon, Portugal - World's Leading City Hotel 2018
Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, Portugal - World's Leading Classic Hotel 2018
Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel, Portugal - World's Leading Conservation Company 2018
Parques de Sintra - Monte da Lua, Portugal - World's Leading Design Hotel 2018
The Vine Hotel, Portugal - World's Leading Destination 2018
Portugal - World's Leading Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant 2018
Vila Joya Hotel Restaurant @ Vila Joya, Portugal - World's Leading Inflight Magazine 2018
Up Magazine (TAP Air Portugal) - World's Leading Island Destination 2018
Madeira Islands - World's Leading Luxury Leisure Resort 2018
Conrad Algarve, Portugal - World's Leading Tourist Board 2018
Turismo de Portugal