Vietnam: World’s Top Heritage Destination for 5 Years
The title of World’s Leading Heritage Destination once again affirms Vietnam’s top potential and appeal, boasting a remarkable heritage with 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 15 intangible cultural heritages, and 10 documentary heritages recognized by UNESCO.
What is the World Travel Awards (WTA)?
Established in 1993, the WTA is often referred to as the “Oscars” of the tourism industry. The annual awards celebrate outstanding destinations, tourism authorities, and service providers across categories such as airlines, hotels, resorts, travel companies, and tourist attractions.
Now in its 31st edition, WTA awards operate on three levels: global (announced year-end), regional, and national. Voting is conducted online, with participants including travelers, experts, and CEOs in the tourism and travel sectors. Notably, votes from industry professionals are weighted double compared to regular votes.
Vietnam named world’s leading heritage destination 2024
Vietnam was honored as the world’s leading heritage destination in 2024 by the World Travel Awards (WTA) during a ceremony in Portugal on November 24.
This marks the 6th consecutive win for Vietnam in this category, triumphing over other contenders like Armenia, Brazil, Egypt, Greece, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Vietnam has now claimed this title 5 times, with victories in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023, consistently surpassing strong competitors.
In September, WTA also awarded Vietnam as Asia’s Leading Destination, Leading Nature Destination, and Leading Heritage Destination for 2024, accounting for over 30% of the region’s total awards.
Vietnam shines with 12 honors at the World Travel Awards 2024
Beyond being named the world’s leading heritage destination, Vietnam secured 11 additional accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony held on Madeira Island, Portugal, among nearly 300 awards presented.
Highlights include Hoi An Memories Land winning the World’s Leading Cultural Tourist Attraction, Hoiana Resort & Golf being named the World’s Leading Fully Integrated Resort, and InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort being awarded the World’s Leading Green Resort. Phu Quoc earned multiple recognitions: Sunset Town as the World’s Leading Iconic Tourist Town, Kiss Bridge as the World’s Leading Iconic Tourism Bridge, and the island itself was recognized for its natural landscapes. JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa was honored as the World’s Leading Luxury Wedding Resort.
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