THE BAHAMAS EARNS THIRTEEN NOMINATIONS AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2026

THE BAHAMAS EARNS THIRTEEN NOMINATIONS AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2026

Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Recognized Across Leading Travel Categories as Voting Opens Worldwide

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS (April 29th, 2026) – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is pleased to announce that The Bahamas has secured 13 nominations at the World Travel Awards 2026, widely regarded as one of the highest honours in global travel and tourism.

Following its 2025 wins, Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination, and Caribbean’s Leading Business Travel Destination, The Bahamas returns this year with an expanded presence across key categories, further reinforcing its position as a premier global destination.

Bahamas nominations for 2026 include:

• Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination: The Bahamas

• Caribbean’s Leading Business Travel Destination: Nassau, The Bahamas
• Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination: The Bahamas
• Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination: The Bahamas
• Caribbean’s Leading Destination: The Bahamas
• Caribbean’s Leading Dive Destination: The Bahamas
• Caribbean’s Leading Family Travel Destination: The Bahamas
• Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination: The Bahamas
• Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination: The Bahamas
• Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination: The Bahamas
• Caribbean’s Leading Sports Tourism Destination: The Bahamas
• Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board: The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
• Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination: The Bahamas
Voting for the World Travel Awards 2026 is now open at www.worldtravelawards.com. Industry professionals and the global public are invited to support Bahamas.

About The Bahamas:

The Bahamas has over 700 islands and cays, as well as 16 unique island destinations. Located only 50 miles off the coast of Florida, it offers a quick and easy way for travellers to escape their everyday. The island nation also boasts world-class fishing, diving, boating and thousands of miles of the Earth's most spectacular beaches for families, couples and adventurers to explore. See why It's Better in The Bahamas at www.bahamas.com or on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram.

Media Contacts:

Rissie Demeritte
Director, Global Communications
rdemeritte@bahamas.com

Joshua Robins
Manager, Domestic Communications
jrobins@bahamas.com