Introduction to the Event and Its Significance
Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico – The upcoming World Travel Awards (WTA), often referred to as the “Oscars of the travel industry,” will take place for the first time in Cancún on September 27, 2023. The event will be hosted at the AVA Resort in Cancún, and it has already confirmed representatives from 17 countries.
Pablo de Zulueta, the Tourism Secretary of Benito Juárez, announced that this gala is expected to be historic as it marks the first time the WTA will be held in Cancún. Quintana Roo has received multiple nominations across various categories, highlighting the region’s prominence in Mexico’s tourism sector.
Nominations and Categories
Quintana Roo’s nominations include:
- Best Airport in Mexico and Central America: Cancún International Airport
- Best Adventure Tourism Attraction: Ruta de los Cenotes and Extrem Cancún
- Best Tourism Attraction: Tulum
- Best Beach Destination in Mexico and Central America: Cancún, Tulum, and Riviera Maya
- Best Business Destination: Cancún
- Best Escape Destination: Cancún (along with Playa del Carmen)
- Best City Destination: Cancún
- Best Tourism Office and Conventions: Cancún
- Best Island Destination: Holbox, Isla Mujeres, and Cozumel
- Best Convention and Conferences Destination: Cancún
- Best Romance Destination: Tulum
Hotel Nominations
Several hotels have also been nominated in various categories:
- Best All-Inclusive Hotel in Mexico and Central America: Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort (Isla Mujeres), Hard Rock Cancún, Hard Rock Riviera Maya, Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort, Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, Hyatt Zilara Cancún (Mexico), Hyatt Ziva Cancún, Occidental Cozumel
- Best Beach Hotel: Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún, JW Marriott Cancun, Rosewood Mayakobá, Sandos Playacar
- Best Boutique Hotel: Thompson Playa del Carmen
- Best Meeting Hotel: Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach (Cancún)
- Best New Resort 2025: Almare, a Luxury Collection Resort (Isla Mujeres), Marriott Cancún
- Best Luxury Wellness Resort: Rosewood Mayakobá
- Best Luxury All-Inclusive: AVA Resort Cancun (Mexico), Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, Secrets Moxché Playa Del Carmen
- Best Hotel of the Year: Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach (Cancún), Hard Rock Riviera Maya
Cruise Ship Destinations and Convention Centers
Costa Maya and Cozumel are nominated among the best cruise ship destinations in Mexico and Central America. Additionally, Cancún Center competes for the title of best convention center.
Key Questions and Answers
- What are the World Travel Awards? The World Travel Awards are considered the “Oscars” of the travel industry, recognizing and celebrating excellence across all sectors of international travel and tourism.
- Why is this event significant for Cancún? This marks the first time the World Travel Awards are held in Cancún, highlighting its growing importance as a global tourism destination.
- What categories is Quintana Roo nominated in? Quintana Roo has received nominations across various categories, including best airport, adventure tourism attraction, city destination, beach destination, and more.
- Which hotels are nominated for different categories? Numerous hotels in Cancún and the Riviera Maya are nominated for best all-inclusive, beach, boutique, meeting, new resort, luxury wellness, and hotel of the year.
- What other sectors are represented in these awards? Cruise ship destinations and convention centers, such as Costa Maya and Cozumel along with the Cancún Center, are also part of these awards.
