The Caribbean twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda has landed a major international honor for its tourism sector, with a slate of local hotels and resorts securing nominations for the 2026 World Travel Awards. This recognition highlights the nation’s consistent commitment to excellence across key hospitality metrics, including luxury service, environmental sustainability, curated guest experiences, and industry-leading quality.
The nominated properties, which rank among the country’s top tourism offerings, have been shortlisted across a broad range of Caribbean regional award categories. These span from high-end luxury accommodation and intimate romantic getaways to full-service all-inclusive resorts and innovative sustainable tourism operations, reflecting the wide range of visitor experiences Antigua and Barbuda delivers.
Widely considered the most prestigious honors program in the global travel and hospitality industry, the World Travel Awards celebrates outstanding achievement across every segment of the worldwide tourism sector. For Antigua and Barbuda, this batch of nominations serves as independent validation of the strength and diversity of the nation’s tourism product, which has built a steady reputation for drawing travelers from every corner of the globe.
Local tourism officials are now rallying support from residents past visitors, and destination supporters to help turn these nominations into wins by participating in the open public voting process. Voting for the 2026 awards program will remain open until August 28, and eligible voters can cast their ballots through the official portal shared by the nation’s tourism authority.
“These nominations are a testament to the exceptional quality and unwavering dedication of our entire hospitality sector,” shared tourism leadership in a statement. Officials emphasized that this international recognition reinforces Antigua and Barbuda’s standing as one of the Caribbean’s top travel destinations.
Local tourism stakeholders are optimistic that these nominations will translate into multiple awards for the nation’s properties, further elevating the destination’s global profile and strengthening its long-standing reputation for world-class hospitality.