Awarded by Travelers · Celebrated by the World
Global Tourism
Excellence Awards
2026
Introduction
Celebrating the World's Most Loved Travel Experiences
At GTE Awards, we celebrate the most loved experiences in global tourism — based entirely on verified guest reviews. Our mission is simple: to recognize excellence in travel through the voice of the traveler, not industry politics.
The journey begins here.
More About UsHow They're Decided
Real Reviews. Real Recognition.
Each year, we evaluate thousands of travel businesses using real reviews from platforms like TripAdvisor and Google. There are no votes, no applications — only the voice of the traveler.
Star Rating Quality
Number of Reviews
Consistency Over Time
Country-Specific Rankings
Award Categories
Tourism Award Categories
Tours & Activities
The Europe Tourism Awards
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Tours & Activities
The Africa Tourism Awards
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Tours & Activities
The Americas Tourism Awards
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Tours & Activities
The Asia Tourism Awards
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Tours & Activities
The Oceania Tourism Awards
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Experiences
The Spa & Wellness Awards
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Accommodations
The Hotel & B&B Awards
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Experiences
The Unique Experience Awards
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Special Awards
The Rising Star Awards
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Experiences
The Most Sustainable Awards
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Is Your Business Loved by Travelers?
If your reviews speak for themselves,
you could be next.
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