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October 23, 2025By: Tuhin SarkarThe World Travel Awards Europe 2025 lit up Sardinia, Italy, as the finest names in the travel and tourism industry gathered to celebrate excellence. The glamorous ceremony at Forte Village Resort brought together Europe’s leading destinations, hotels, airlines, and innovators for a night of pride and prestige. The event recognised those shaping the future of travel, marking another powerful milestone in the tourism industry’s evolution. With its Mediterranean charm and luxury setting, Sardinia proved the perfect host for this unforgettable celebration of global tourism excellence.The star-studded night honoured Europe’s top travel brands, redefining standards across the tourism industry. The event marked the fourth leg of the WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, which continues to spotlight the world’s best destinations and travel organisations. Portugal claimed the grand title of Europe’s Leading Destination, while Madeira shone as Europe’s Leading Island Destination. Spain’s Huesca La Magia won Europe’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination, and Greece’s Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace triumphed as Europe’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination. Each win reflected the strength and innovation of Europe’s travel sector.Advertisement The excitement continued with more major wins for the continent’s most iconic destinations. Cannes secured the title of Europe’s Leading Festival & Event Destination, while Madrid emerged victorious as Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination. Batumi, Georgia, celebrated a major win as Europe’s Leading All-Season Destination. Dublin achieved double success, with Trinity College named Europe’s Leading Academic Tourist Attraction and The Convention Centre recognised as Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre. These victories reaffirmed Europe’s dominance as a global hub for both leisure and business travel.Graham Cooke, Founder of the World Travel Awards, praised the event and its winners. “It has been a privilege to host our Europe Gala Ceremony 2025 in beautiful Sardinia. Our winners are stellar examples of tourism excellence and continue to raise the benchmark for the travel industry,” he said. His remarks captured the spirit of collaboration and ambition that defines the global tourism community. The event not only celebrated achievement but also inspired future leaders of the travel industry to keep innovating and evolving.Adverti …
