Portugal voted Best European destination in the World Travel Awards
For the third consecutive year, Portugal was voted European Best Destination in the World Travel Awards Europe. The award ceremony for the 'Oscars of Tourism' took place in Madeira on 8th June. Portugal was awarded with 26 European prizes, highlights being the election of Lisboa as Europe's Leading City Break Destination, Madeira as Europe's Leading Island Destination, and the Algarve as Europe's Leading Beach Destination.
Check all the awards here.
Europe's Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2019 : Passadiços do Paiva (Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark), Portugal
Europe's Leading Airline to Africa 2019: TAP Air Portugal
Europe's Leading Airline to South America 2019: TAP Air Portugal
Europe's Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2019: Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive Beach & Spa Resort, Portugal
Europe's Leading Beach Destination 2019: The Algarve, Portugal
Europe's Leading Beach Resort 2019: Hotel Quinta do Lago, Portugal
Europe's Leading Boutique Hotel 2019: Quinta da Bela Vista, Portugal
Europe's Leading Boutique Hotel Operator 2019: Amazing Evolution Management
Europe's Leading Business Hotel 2019: EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel, Portugal
Europe's Leading City Break Destination 2019: Lisbon, Portugal
Europe's Leading City Tourist Board 2019: Turismo de Lisboa
Europe's Leading Cruise Port 2019: Lisbon Cruise Port, Portugal
Europe's Leading Design Hotel 2019: 1908 Lisboa Hotel, Portugal
Europe's Leading Destination 2019: Portugal
Europe's Leading Inflight Magazine 2019: Up Magazine (TAP Air Portugal)
Europe's Leading Island Destination 2019: Madeira Islands
Europe's Leading Island Resort 2019: Belmond Reid's Palace, Portugal
Europe's Leading Lifestyle Resort 2019: Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa, Portugal
Europe's Leading Luxury Hotel & Villas 2019: Vila Vita Parc, Portugal
Europe's Leading Luxury Lifestyle Resort 2019: Conrad Algarve, Portugal
Europe's Leading MICE Hotel 2019: EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel, Portugal
Europe's Leading Resort Villas 2019: Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Portugal
Europe's Leading River Cruise Company 2019: DouroAzul
Europe's Leading Tourism Development Project 2019: Passadiços do Paiva (Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark)
Europe's Leading Tourist Board 2019 : Turismo de Portugal
Europe's Most Romantic Resort 2019: Monte Santo Resort, Portugal
Europe's Responsible Tourism Award 2019: Dark Sky Alqueva, Portugal and Spain