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!
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.