Athens Secures Six Nominations at the World Travel Awards 2026

These nominations are a testament to the collective efforts of our hospitality and tourism community, the professionalism of our local business network, and the unique energy, culture, and character that make Athens a world-class destination. Together, they reflect the high standards and memorable experiences that continue to attract visitors from around the globe.

The 2026 nominations span six distinct areas of our tourism product.

For MICE Tourism Sector:
 

• Europe's Leading Meetings & Conference Destination
• Europe's Leading City Tourist Board

For Leisure Tourism Sector:
 

• Europe's Leading City Break Destination
• Europe's Leading Cultural City Destination
• Europe's Leading Cruise Destination
• Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction

For local suppliers and international partners, maintaining a high global ranking directly influences destination choice, driving business to our local hospitality and event supply chains.

Support Athens: Cast your Vote 

Public voting is open until 28 August. We invite our membership network, industry colleagues, and local stakeholders to cast their votes and secure Athens’ position on the global stage.
 

• Login or Register directly via the official voting link. 
• Select Region Europe. 
• Vote for Athens in All Nominated Categories.

A History of Excellence 

Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards acknowledge excellence across the global travel and hospitality sectors. Athens has a documented history of success at these awards, having recently secured major titles as Europe's leading cultural and city break destination. See all past awards here. Retaining these titles is a collective effort that reinforces our market competitiveness.

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