The so-called «Oscars of tourism», the World Travel Awards 2020 – European Edition were attributed by professionals from the sector during a virtual ceremony this year. Rita Marques, secretary of State for Tourism, stated that «it is with particular pride that we receive this award, during this atypical year. It is one more evidence of the international confidence on our destination and recognition that Portugal’s attributes remain intact and ready to be discovered by all those who wish to visit us, always respecting the rules defined by the authorities. Health, protection and confidence are the attributes of the national tourism offer», quoted Negócios.
Porto won the award for Best European City Break. Lisbon was elected best European Cruise Destination and the Algarve won Best European Beach Destination.
Find below the complete list of the European awards won by Portugal:
Europe's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2020 - Azores Islands
Europe's Leading Design Hotel 2020 - 1908 Lisboa Hotel
Europe's Leading Luxury Hotel 2020 - Belmond Reid's Palace
Europe's Leading Lifestyle Resort 2020 - Conrad Algarve
Europe's Leading Tourism Development Project 2020 - Dark Sky Alqueva
Europe's Responsible Tourism Award 2020 - Dark Sky Alqueva
Europe's Leading Luxury Resort & Villas 2020 - Dunas Douradas Beach Club SA
Europe's Leading Wine Region Hotel 2020 - L'AND Vineyards
Europe's Leading Cruise Destination 2020 - Lisbon, Portugal
Europe's Leading Cruise Port 2020 - Lisbon Cruise Port
Europe's Most Romantic Resort 2020 - Monte Santo Resort
Europe's Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2020 - Passadiços do Paiva (Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark), Portugal
Europe's Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2020 - Pestana CR7 Lisboa, Lifestyle Hotel
Europe's Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2020 - Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive Beach & Spa Resort
Europe's Leading City Break Destination 2020 - Porto, Portugal
Europe's Leading Boutique Hotel 2020 - Sublime Comporta
Europe's Leading Airline to Africa 2020 - TAP Air Portugal
Europe's Leading Airline to South America 2020 - TAP Air Portugal
Europe's Leading Inflight Magazine 2020 - Up Magazine (TAP Air Portugal)
Europe's Leading Destination 2020 - Portugal
Europe's Leading Beach Destination 2020 - The Algarve, Portugal
Europe's Leading Luxury Boutique Hotel 2020 - Valverde Hotel
The world edition of the awards has already concluded its voting period. The winners will be announced on the 27th of November.