The organizing committee of the Best Hotels & Resorts Awards extends its sincere appreciation and looks forward to welcoming hotels and resorts worldwide to the 2026 season. Register today to enjoy exclusive benefits and compelling communication privileges.
Washington, D.C., 2025 – The Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2025, one of the most anticipated events in the global travel and hospitality industry, was successfully hosted in the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C. Initiated and organized annually by Wanderlust Tips magazine, the awards aim to honor the world’s most outstanding hotels and resorts – brands that continue to set new benchmarks for service excellence, design innovation, guest experience, and sustainable development.
The 2025 edition of the Best Hotels & Resorts Awards gathered distinguished representatives from the travel and hotel sectors across numerous countries. This year’s event welcomed major hotel management groups, exceptional boutique brands, eco-friendly resorts, along with industry experts, journalists, travel bloggers, and international tourism partners.
The ceremony featured an elegant and sophisticated ambiance, reflecting a rich cultural fusion between the Americas and the world. More than 40 award categories were presented, showcasing the dynamic evolution of the global hospitality landscape. Categories included: Leading Hotspring Resort, Leading Private Island Resort, Leading Lifestyle Hotel, Leading Family Resort, Leading General Manager, Leading Wellness Resort, among many other specialized recognitions.
A standout aspect of this year’s awards was the comprehensive evaluation process – combining assessments from an international panel of experts with genuine feedback from travelers. This ensures that the Best Hotels & Resorts Awards continue to serve as one of the most trusted, objective, and highly anticipated accolades in the global tourism industry.
As the organizer, Wanderlust Tips – A leading international travel publication, once again demonstrated its commitment to creating a prestigious platform for outstanding hospitality brands. Beyond a celebration of excellence, the event serves as a powerful networking opportunity, fostering knowledge exchange, spotlighting emerging trends, and shaping the future of hotel development.
With the 2025 theme “Experience the Future of Hospitality”, the event stimulated in-depth discussions on topics such as digital transformation in hotel operations, sustainable and responsible tourism, the era of hyper-personalized guest experiences, and the hotel sector’s role in advancing global sustainable development.
The gala night concluded with the celebration of winning brands and heartfelt gratitude from the organizers to all partners and guests for contributing to the success of this remarkable global tourism event.
See You at the Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2026. Registration Now Open!
Following the resounding success of the 2025 edition, the organizing committee is pleased to announce that registration for the Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2026 is officially open. The awards invite: Urban hotels and beachfront properties, Luxury and boutique resorts, Eco-resorts and sustainable accommodation models, Wellness retreats, Business hotels and many more hospitality concepts.
By joining the 2026 awards season, brands not only stand a chance to be honored on an international stage but also gain extensive exposure across the media platforms of Wanderlust Tips and the Best Hotels & Resorts Awards, while connecting with a global network of travel, media, and business partners.
The Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2025 concluded with inspiring achievements. The organizing committee proudly congratulates all winning brands and extends sincere thanks to every guest who contributed to an unforgettable awards season.
See you at the Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2026 – where the pinnacle values of the hospitality industry continue to be celebrated!
To the esteemed nominees of the Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2025. Your nomination is a testament to your unwavering commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences and setting new standards of excellence in the hospitality industry.
The prestigious Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2024 was held on 17th August 2024, at the stunning Hotel Indigo Alishan in Taiwan. Adhering to the highest international standards, this event marked a historic moment as the awards expanded its global reach to the enchanting island nation. Showcasing the majestic beauty of Alishan, the ceremony provided an unparalleled platform for Taiwanese hospitality to shine on the world stage, fostering invaluable networking opportunities and collaborations.
One of the hospitality industry’s most prestigious events, the Best Hotels & Resorts Awards, is set to grace the magnificent Hotel Indigo Alishan on 17 August 2024. This highly anticipated ceremony will recognize the exceptional contributions of hotels and resorts in delivering exceptional experiences to their guests.
The Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2023 organized by leading travel magazine in the United States and Vietnam – Wanderlust Tips is pleased to honor many prestigious award categories to individuals and groups for their outstanding efforts and prominent achievements in the hospitality industry across the globe. The Grand Ceremony of Best Hotels & Resorts Awards 2023 took place on 20 October 2023 at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, one of the most luxurious five-star hotels in Asia.
The Best Hotels & Resorts Awards are held annually to recognize hotels’ dedication and focused efforts for tourists during the previous year. The most prestigious award in the hospitality industry chose Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort as the venue for the Grand Ceremony of Best Hotels and Resorts Awards 2023.
Following the success of the Best Hotels Resorts Awards, which have been presented for many years, the Best Hotels – Resorts Awards 2023 has been officially launched promising to reward the very best in the industry for their efforts.
Best Hotels – Resorts Awards is a prestigious annual award organized by Wanderlust Tips travel magazine, based on a combination of rigorous editorial reviews and objective votes from Wanderlust Tips readers.
Following the success of the previous award ceremonies with nearly 50 awards granted each year, the Best Hotels – Resorts Awards 2022 has been officially launched promising to reward the very best in the industry for their efforts.
The awards ceremony for the Best Hotels – Resorts Awards 2021 took place on 25th December 2021, following strict international protocol. During the event, 24 award categories were awarded to 6 excellent individuals and 18 international quality brands, these were based on the collected reviews and votes cast by the knowledgeable readership of Wanderlust Tips Travel Magazine and the expert judging panel.
Following the success of the previous awards programme, the Best Hotels – Resorts Awards 2021 honouring top-class hotels and resorts of 2021 has been officially launched. The awards are open for submissions until 30th October 2021.
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The Best Hotels & Resorts Awards, established in 2019, are a globally recognized and prestigious accolade, honoring exceptional hotels and resorts worldwide. All award titles are meticulously judged based on votes from Wanderlust Tips magazine readers and an expert panel, ensuring unparalleled objectivity and accuracy.