Athens, Greece – Athens has once again solidified its position on the global tourism map, securing two major distinctions at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final ceremony held on Saturday, December 6, in Bahrain. The Greek capital was crowned the World’s Leading City Break Destination 2025 and the World’s Leading Cultural City Destination 2025, marking a significant triumph for Greek tourism.
Greek Hospitality Shines with 11 Additional Global Awards
Beyond Athens’ individual accolades, Greek hotels and tourism groups collectively received an impressive 11 additional global awards, underscoring the nation’s excellence in hospitality and travel services. The World Travel Awards, often dubbed the “Oscars of tourism,” celebrate and reward excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
The awards ceremony in Bahrain was the culmination of the WTA Grand Tour 2025, a global search for the finest travel and tourism organizations, which included regional ceremonies in diverse locations such as Tanzania, Cancun (Mexico), Saint Lucia, Hong Kong, Sardinia (Italy), and Dubai.
Distinctions for Leading Greek Hotel Groups:
Several prominent Greek hotel groups and resorts were honored for their outstanding services and facilities:
- Sani/Ikos Group: This group received multiple prestigious awards.
- Ikos Resorts was named the World’s Leading Luxury All-Inclusive Resort Brand 2025 and the World’s Leading Luxury Green All-Inclusive Resort Brand 2025.
- Sani Resort achieved global recognition as the World’s Leading Family and Beach Resort 2025, the World’s Leading Cultural Destination Resort 2025, and the World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort 2025.
- Domes Resorts: This group also garnered significant awards.
- Domes Resorts was awarded as the World’s Leading Resort Brand 2025.
- Domes Noruz Mykonos earned the title of World’s Leading Adult-Only Boutique Hotel 2025.
- Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, was distinguished as the World’s Leading Leisure Resort 2025.
- Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, was recognized as the World’s Leading Luxury Family Resort 2025.
- Porto Zante Villas and Spa: This luxurious property was named the World’s Leading Boutique Villa Resort 2025.
In addition to the hotel and resort distinctions, Mideast Travel Worldwide was honored with the award for the World’s Leading Destination Management Company, highlighting the comprehensive excellence within Greek tourism services.
Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards are renowned for acknowledging and celebrating the finest achievements in the global travel and tourism sector. The WTA brand is universally recognized as the ultimate benchmark of quality, with its winners setting the standard for excellence in the industry.
The consistent recognition of Athens and other Greek tourism entities at such a prestigious international event underscores Greece’s commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences and reinforces its status as a premier global destination for both leisure and cultural exploration.
Source: tornosnews.gr
