World Travel Awards 2020: Madeira, Lisbon and Algarve on top of the world

The awards have just been announced and Portugal was presented with quite a few distinctions.

Madeira is the World's Leading Island Destination, Lisbon the World's Leading City Break Destination, and the Algarve the World's Leading Beach Destination, in the 2020 edition of the World Travel Awards. And there were several other prizes awarded to companies and national organisations, in those that are considered the 'Oscars' of tourism.

The Secretary of State for Tourism, Rita Marques, considers that “overcoming all constraints, we preserved the reputation and notoriety of our destinations”. “We showed the world that we are a safe country, ready to receive everyone when it is possible. Thank you very much to all the Portuguese, who contributed so that Portugal continues to be among the best”, he added.

Here is the complete list of prizes awarded to Portugal at the 2020 World Travel Awards:

World's Leading Luxury Leisure Resort 2020 - Conrad Algarve

World's Leading Tourism Development Project 2020 - Dark Sky Alqueva, Portugal and Spain

World's Leading Golf & Villa Resort 2020 - Dunas Douradas Beach Club, Portugal

World's Leading Wine Region Hotel 2020 - L'AND Vineyards, Portugal

World's Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2020 - Passadiços do Paiva (Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark), Portugal

World's Leading Classic Hotel 2020 - Olissippo Lapa Palace Hotel, Portugal

World's Leading Conservation Company 2020 - Parques de Sintra - Monte da Lua, Portugal

World's Leading Airline to Africa 2020 - TAP Air Portugal

World's Leading Airline to South America 2020 - TAP Air Portugal

World's Leading Inflight Magazine 2020 - Up Magazine (TAP Air Portugal)

World's Leading City Break Destination 2020 - Lisbon, Portugal

World's Leading Beach Destination 2020 - The Algarve, Portugal

World's Leading Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant 2020 - Vila Joya Hotel Restaurant @ Vila Joya, Portugal

World's Leading Island Destination 2020 - Madeira Islands