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December 8, 2025Bahrain reinforced its position as a global tourism leader by hosting the World Travel Awards 2025, where the Maldives, Greece, Tanzania, and Vietnam were honored for their excellence. With the Maldives recognized as the ‘World’s Leading Destination’ and Vietnam named ‘World’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination,’ the event underscored Bahrain’s growing influence in shaping the future of travel and advancing global tourism standards.Tourism professionals from around the world gathered in Bahrain for the highly anticipated World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025, celebrating the organizations driving innovation and excellence in the travel industry.Advertisement The VIP reception highlighted the best of global destinations, with the Maldives being crowned as the ‘World’s Leading Destination’ and Athens earning the title of ‘World’s Leading City Break Destination’. Chile emerged victorious as the ‘World’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination’, while Tanzania was recognized as the ‘World’s Leading Safari Destination’. Jamaica claimed the title of ‘World’s Leading Cruise Destination’, showcasing its vibrant maritime tourism offerings. In the hospitality sector, The St. Regis The Palm was celebrated with the ‘World’s Leading Hotel Service Award’, while Katara Hospitality won ‘World’s Leading Hospitality Development Company’. Jumeirah Thanda Island in Tanzania stood out as the ‘World’s Leading Exclusive Private Island’.In the newcomer categories, Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek triumphed, winning ‘World’s Leading New Hotel’, while The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort in Oman clinched the ‘World’s Leading New Resort’ award.Arabian aviation made a strong mark at the ceremony, with Qatar Airways taking home several honors, including ‘World’s Leading Airline’ and ‘World’s Leading Airline – Business Class’. Etihad Airways was recognized with multiple awards, including ‘World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class’, ‘World’s Leading Airline – Customer Experience’, and ‘World’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class’. Emirates followed suit, winning ‘World’s Leading Airline – First Class’, ‘World’s Leading Airline Brand’, and ‘World’s Leading Airline Lounge – First Class’. Star Alliance also garnered attention, winning ‘World’s Leading Airline Alliance’.AirAsia made a notable appearance, winning double awards for ‘World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline’ and ‘World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew’. TAP Air Portugal was recognized as ‘World’s Leading Airline to Africa’ and ‘World’s Leading Airline to South America’.Advertisement The event marked the grand finale of WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, a global search for the best travel and tourism organizations, with regional ceremonies held in destinations like Tanzania, Cancun, Saint Lucia, Hong Kong, Sardinia, and Dub …
