Destinations in Quintana Roo were awarded at the World Travel Awards 2025, held in Cancun for the first time
Every year, the World Travel Awards recognize different tourist destinations around the world. In 2025, it was no exception, as Cancun was chosen for the first time to host this important event, where several destinations from Latin America and Central America received awards in various categories.
What are the World Travel Awards?
These awards are also known as the “Oscars of Tourism” because of their unique way of recognizing winners, in this case, several tourist destinations and the most outstanding hotels.
The World Travel Awards also play an important role in promoting responsible and sustainable tourism. They were created in 1993 with the purpose of celebrating excellence in all areas of the tourism industry.
Awards won by Quintana Roo at the World Travel Awards 2025
Quintana Roo is one of the main states in Mexico that has received recognition in these awards. Not only as a major attraction for tourists, but also for awarding the best hotels and resorts.
Below, the main recognitions obtained stand out for the following:
Awarded Destinations:
- Cancún: Awarded as Mexico’s Leading Destination, Mexico and Central America’s Leading Beach Destination, Leading Meetings & Conference Destination, and Leading Business Travel Destination.
- Tulum: Most Romantic Destination in Mexico and Central America.
- Cozumel: Leading Beach Destination in Mexico.
- Isla Mujeres: Leading Island Destination in Mexico and Central America.
- Puerto Morelos: Leading Adventure Tourism Destination in Mexico.
Recognized Hotels:
1.- Hilton Cancún Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort: Mexico’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort
The Hilton Cancún Mar Caribe Hotel is located on the Caribbean coast of Cancún, specifically in the Hotel Zone. This 5-star resort is one of the favorites among travelers because of its excellent location, which allows guests to enjoy panoramic views, hotel amenities, and the beauty of the surroundings.
2.- Dreams Vista Cancún Golf & Spa Resort: Mexico’s Leading Family Resort
This hotel offers first-class amenities and services just a few meters from Puerto Juárez in Cancún. This 5-star resort has everything a family needs, from comfortable accommodations to a kids’ club, hot tubs, and even a nightclub for adults to enjoy.
3.- ATELIER Playa Mujeres: Mexico’s Leading Conference Hotel
This luxury 5-star adults-only resort is inspired by Mexican art, creating a unique atmosphere for relaxation.
4.- Marriott Cancún An All-Inclusive Resort: Mexico’s Leading New Resort
An all-inclusive resort in Cancún is ideal for relaxation and entertainment all in one place. In addition, it is the perfect venue for weddings by the beach or inside its luxurious facilities.
5.- Hyatt Ziva Cancún: Mexico’s Leading Beach Resort
Located in Punta Cancún in the Hotel Zone, this all-inclusive hotel offers all the amenities needed to enjoy an amazing vacation in Quintana Roo. It has breathtaking views of one of the clearest turquoise beaches in Cancún, also known as one of the cleanest in the Caribbean Sea.
6.- La Casa de la Playa: Mexico’s Leading Boutique Hotel
An exclusive luxury boutique hotel located in the Riviera Maya with more than 63 suites and various amenities designed for every traveler.
In addition, the World Travel Awards 2025 did not forget the different tourist attractions of the region, as several of them were also recognized and awarded during the event. Which were these attractions?
- Xcaret: Mexico’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator
- Ekinox Tours: Mexico & Central America’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator
- Puerto Morelos Route of Cenotes: Mexico’s Leading Nature Tourist Attraction
- Cancún International Airport: Mexico & Central America’s Leading Airport
This year 2025, Cancún International Airport was also part of the winners. So far, the airport has received more than 20.4 million passengers between January and August of this year.
Up to now, Quintana Roo has a total of 87 awards, with 25 added in this recent edition. As expected, there was also the special presence of Graham Cooke, president and founder of the World Travel Awards, who presented a special recognition for Outstanding Contribution to the Travel and Tourism Industry.
This important event took place at the Ava Resort Hotel, where representatives from different Latin American countries attended, including Colombia, Paraguay, Honduras, Argentina, and others.