Portugal Won 31 Awards At The Tourism Oscars

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In the ceremony of the gala of the European World Travel Awards (WTA), held this Wednesday, 6th of March... and Portugal shined mightily, seizing a grand total of 31 awards.

Portugal, increasingly renowned as an international tourist destination, dazzled at the European gala of the World Travel Awards (WTA), held this Wednesday, 6th of March, in Berlin (Germany).

In its 'luggage,' Portugal brought back some hefty distinctions. For instance, Madeira was elected, for the tenth time, as the best island destination in Europe, and Porto Santo was deemed the best beach destination.

In the list of European winners, available for perusal here (https://www.worldtravelawards.com/winners/2024/europe) Porto was crowned the best seaside metropolitan destination. Lisbon, on the other hand, clinched the title of the best urban destination, and Braga, the lovely capital of Minho, was acclaimed as the best emerging destination.

Moreover, in the category of tourist attractions and projects, Portugal received several awards. For example, the spectacular Paiva Walkways (best adventure tourist attraction), and the Dark Sky Alqueva (recognized as the best tourist attraction and best responsible tourism project).

31 awards at the World Travel Awards

Do you want to know the complete list of awards? Then, take a peek at the 31 honored, in Portugal:

Best Island Destination: Madeira
Best Beach Destination in Europe: Porto Santo
Best Seaside Metropolitan Destination: Porto
Best Emerging Destination: Braga
Best Urban Destination: Lisbon
Best Adventure Destination: Azores
Best Tourist Project: Mondego Walkways
Best Adventure Tourist Attraction: Paiva Walkways
Best Tourist Attraction: Dark Sky Alqueva
Best Responsible Tourism Project: Dark Sky Alqueva
Best Hotel Manager: Amazing Evolution
Best Boutique Hotel Manager: Amazing Evolution
Best European Airline to South America: TAP
Best European Airline to Africa: TAP
Best European Airline to North America: Azores Airlines
Best Regional Airline: SATA Air Azores
Best Luxury Hotel: Savoy Palace
Most Romantic Resort: Pousada Mosteiro Amares
Best Resort Villas: Dunas Douradas
Best Tourism Entity: Madeira Promotion Bureau
Best Beach Hotel: Pestana Alvor Praia
Best Design Hotel: 1908 Lisbon Hotel
Best Lifestyle Hotel: W Algarve
Best Lifestyle Resort: Conrad Algarve
Best Family and Wellness Urban Hotel: Pestana Palace Lisbon
Best Island Resort: Vila Baleira Resort
Best Sports Resort: Cascade Wellness Resort
Wine Region Hotel: L’AND Vineyards
Best Suite Resort: Wyndham Grand Algarve
Best Luxury Business Travel Hotel: Pestana Palace Lisbon
Best Luxury Boutique Hotel: Valverde Hotel, Lisbon

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