2025 Ultimate Travel Guide

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Epigenetic Clean Skincare

REJUVENATION REDEFINED

Where epigenetic science meets the expert hands of the spa. A transformative ritual, tailored to each skin. Sensorial, powerful, and working at the cellular level. This is skincare, elevated with visible results from the very first experience.

2025 Message from The World Luxury Awards EXECUTIVE MANAGER - Jana

Stoman

marks another exceptional year for the World Luxury Awards. As the hospitality industry evolves to meet changing guest expectations, our winners continue to lead the way with innovation, sustainability, and a renewed focus on authentic connections. Today, true luxury is defined less by grandeur and more by meaningful, unforgettable experiences.

Wellness, culinary excellence, and technology are reshaping the way we travel — with hotels integrating mindfulness and restorative spaces, chefs blending local heritage with creative innovation, and smart solutions enhancing convenience while preserving the personal touch. At the same time, sustainability has become a cornerstone of hospitality, as properties invest in eco-conscious design, renewable energy, and community partnerships that enrich both the environment and the traveler’s journey.

Celebrating and rewarding excellence plays a vital role in advancing these achievements. By honoring those who set new standards in hospitality, we inspire the industry to reach higher, innovate with integrity, and craft experiences that resonate across generations of travelers.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of our winners. From urban landmarks to secluded escapes, each represents dedication, creativity, and an unwavering passion for service.

This year the 2025 Global Travel Establishment of the Year award went to Jeddah Yacht Club in Saudi Arabia. Congratulations to Director, Ms. Carmen Luijnenburg, and the entire team.

Thank you to France 24 for their support and mutual collaboration, we are proud to promote our association with this leading globally recognised media platform.

Looking forward, 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the World Luxury Awards — two decades of honoring excellence within the global hospitality industry. This milestone reflects not only our organization’s journey but also the unwavering commitment of the hospitality community to continually raise the standard of luxury. We are delighted to celebrate this historic achievement with you in the year ahead.

As we step into the future, our mission remains clear: to inspire, to connect, and to elevate. We hope your experience with the World Luxury Awards in 2025 encourages you to reach new heights and to keep redefining what true luxury means in the years to come.

Yours in luxury,

Jana

Jeddah Yacht Club - SAUDI ARABIA

Sri Lanka / Tanzania / Turkey Sri Lanka (Head Office)

www.srilankaballoon.com fly@srilankaballoon.com +94 774727700‬

Stryn Norway

www.fjordhelikopter.no

post@fjordhelikopter.no +47 96005555

Nominated Category: Helicopter Tours

B E Y O N D B E A U T I F U L :

R A D I A N C E , R E I M A G I N E D

In an era where beauty trends rise and fall, the timeless truth remains: the glow that lasts is the one cared for patiently, from within.

The beauty conversation has changed

There was a time when the boldest treatments made the loudest promises Today, however, the savvier client seeks something subtler resilience instead of shock, guidance instead of glamour Words like barrier repair, pre-anti-ageing, microbiome balance and hydration have moved beyond being buzzwords They are now the very language of healthy, radiant skin Porcelain has been fluent in this language for over a decade consistent, thoughtful, and always with respect for skin’s natural rhythms

From

humble roots to industry leader

Sixteen years ago, Porcelain began in the simplest of settings a small room, a few shared desks, and an unwavering belief that great skin comes not from shortcuts, but from dedication Since its inception, Porcelain has blossomed into an award-winning spa and skincare house recognised internationally for its thoughtful approach What has not changed is its heart That same belief continues to guide Porcelain today from its flagship spas to the treatments that define its name

Porcelain’s Founder & Managing Director, Pauline Ng

L i t t l e d i d I k n o w

t h a t i t wo u l d b e t h e

s t a r t of a te n - ye a r

j o u r n e y of d e e p

p e rso n a l

i n t ros p e c t i o n a n d re ve l a t i o n s

The

Porcelain Difference:

more than skin deep

What sets Porcelain apart is not only its award-winning facials or innovative products, but its philosophy It is a brand built on empathy, patience and precision values that translate into results that last For Pauline, founder & managing director of Porcelain, the journey has been as much about people as it has been about skin “Little did I know that it would be the start of a ten-year journey of deep personal introspection and revelations,” she reflects That personal commitment is woven through every detail of the Porcelain experience from the therapists’ training to the textures of the products

The modern client does not want a quick fix they want care that adapts to their life and enhances the results of everything else they do Porcelain’s treatments and products are created to complement, not compete with, aesthetic treatments They ease sensitivity, restore balance, and keep skin glowing long after the procedure ends

Some of its most well-loved treatments include

Quintessential Facial a signature Porcelain experience that combines gentle extraction, bespoke mask therapy, and expert hands to restore clarity and radiance

OxyRevive an oxygenating facial that hydrates deeply and soothes tired, postprocedure skin, bringing back instant freshness

ClearPurity a clarifying programme that tackles congestion while protecting the skin barrier, leaving skin calm and balanced

Each treatment is crafted with the same intention: to respect the skin while helping it thrive

Ahead of the Curve

The wider beauty world is shifting in the same direction Porcelain has long championed Three enduring trends define the present and the future:

Barrier-first care gentler, restorative treatments that rebuild rather than strip Complementary routines treatments & skincare that enhances aesthetic results and speeds recovery

Simplicity with purpose fewer steps, smarter rituals enduring radiance

Porcelain has always embraced these principles, crafting treatments and products that strengthen skin beyond the immediate glow

As skincare and aesthetics continue to converge, trust has become the ultimate luxury Clients are looking for partners who not only understand the science of treatments but also know how to care for skin before and after Porcelain’s mission is to be that lifelong beauty partner creating treatments that respect biology, products that are transparent and purposeful, and guidance that places the client’s well-being at its heart

In a world where beauty often shouts, Porcelain whispers It offers not the loudest promises, but the most lasting ones: skin that feels strong, looks radiant, and allows confidence to shine quietly through

Porcelain Spas are located at: Origins – 290 Orchard Road, The Paragon Mall, #04-48, Singapore 238859 Signatures – 7 Wallich Street, Guoco Tower, #01-02, Singapore 078884

Pauline Ng

LAND

The Blue Train

Pretoria South Africa

www.bluetrain.co.za

info@bluetrain.co.za +27 123348459

Nominated Category: Luxury Train

South Africa

www.naturalwanders.co.za info@naturalwanders.co.za +27 797286457

Nominated Category: Hiking/Walking Tours

Platinum Chauffeur Drive

Auckland New Zealand

www.pcd.nz reservations@pcd.nz

+64 211250013 Nominated Categories:

Vespa Tours Brugge

Bruges

Belgium

www.vespatoursbrugge.be

info@vespatoursbrugge.be +32 46822222

Nominated Category: Motorcycle Tours

Tbiliso Car Rental

Georgia

tbilisocarrental.ge

info@tbilisocarrental.ge +995 511149933

Nominated Category: 4x4 Rental Company

Keflavik Iceland

www.lavacarrental.is

info@lavacarrental.is +354 5194141

Nominated Category: Car Rental Company

Reykjavik

Iceland

www.re.is

info@re.is

+354 5990000

Nominated Category: Bus Tours

www.chauffeursadhoc.co.uk

bookings@chauffeursadhoc.co.uk

Mauritius

www.europcar.mu

info@europcar.mu

+230 2860140

Nominated Category: Car Rental Company

www.aquarium.co.za

info@aquarium.co.za +27 214183823

Nominated Category: Diving Experience

www.ayana.com/labuan-bajo/lakodia reservation.komodo@ayana.com +623 852441000

www.rangiroaexcursion.com rangiroaexcursion@gmail.com +689 87792466

Kinrooi Belgium

www.aqua-libra.be

info@aqua-libra.be +32 477436604

Nominated Category: Boat Charters

CroisiEurope Cruises

Strasbourg

France

www.croisieurope.travel

info@croisieurope.travel +33 388762199

Nominated Category: Cruise Company

www.sjoarafting.no booking@sjoarafting.no

krypa.pl/en/homepage

maria@krypa.pl +48 739059832

Nominated Category: River Cruises

Arouca Portugal

justcome.pt/en/ info@justcome.pt +351 924209496

Nominated Category: River Rafting

lisboncruiseport.pt

info@lisboncruiseport.pt

+351 210497940

Nominated Category: Port

Portimão Portugal

marinadeportimao.com/en info@marinadeportimao.com.pt +351 282400680

Nominated Category: Marina

Melgaço WhiteWater

Viana do Castelo

Portugal

www.melgacoww.pt

geral@melgacoww.pt

+351 933459751

Nominated Categories: River Rafting | Water Sport & Activities

www.sailingexperiencebcn.com

info@sailingexperiencebcn.com

info@diveacademy-santapola.com

Black River

Mauritius

www.sportfishing.mu

captain@sportfishing.mu

+230 57065105

Nominated Category: Boat Charters

https://www.dune7adventures.com/index.html dune7adventures@mweb.com.na

Museum of Illusions Doha

Doha Qatar

museumofillusions.qa

info@museumofillusions.qa +974 40206273

Nominated Category: Museum

www.aquarium.co.za

Langa Langa Tented Safari Camp

Hazy View South Africa

langalangasafaris.co.za bookings@langasafaris.co.za +27 7633379415

Nominated Category: Tented Safari Camp

Robben Island South Africa

www.robben-island.org.za infow@robben-island.org.za +27 214134200

Nominated Category: World Heritage Site

Stellenbosch

www.nooitgedachtestate.co.za functions@nooitestate.co.za +27 218652407

Nominated Category: Wedding Venue

acaciacollections.com/camp/acacia-seronera-luxury-camp

www.kasabushi.com info@kasabushi.com

Sayaboury Laos

www.elephantconservationcenter.com elephantconservationcenter@gmail.com +856 2096590665

Nominated Category: Wildlife Sanctury

Into the Woods

Singapore

intothewoods.life

hello@intothewoods.life +65 89523556

Nominated Category: Boutique Glamping

Tropical eglamping

Dong Nai Vietnam

www.tropicaleglamping.vn booking@eglamping.vn +84 983278949

Nominated Category: Glamping Destination

Panorama Glamping

Dong Nai

Vietnam

www.panoglamp.vn

booking@panoglamp.vn +84 976799149

Nominated Category: Glamping Destination

The Islands of Tahiti French Polynesia

www.tahititourisme.uk

uk@tahititourisme.uk +689 40505712

Nominated Category: Island Destination

Naval Beach Bar & More

Vlora Albania naval.al info@naval.al +355 697004022

Nominated Categories: Bar | Beach Club | Cocktail Bar

Karolinenhof Farm

Hainburg a.d. Donau

Austria

www.karolinenhof.farm info@karolinenhof.farm +43 6641936280

Nominated Categories: Event Venue | Wedding Venue

FANTASIANA

Strasswalchen

Austria

www.fantasiana.at

info@erlebnispark.at +43 62158181 Nominated

Fuhrgassl-Huber

Vienna Austria

www.fuhrgassl-huber.at

weingut@fuhrgassl-huber.at +43 1440140512

Nominated Categories: Event Venue | Wine Destination

Schloss Schönau

Vienna Austria

www.schloss-schoenau.at events@schloss-schoenau.at +43 676842618818

Nominated Categories: Event Venue | Wedding Venue

Antwerp Belgium

museumplantinmoretus.be/en museum.plantin.moretus@antwerpen.be +32 489911529

Nominated Category: Museum

Dragomir Winery Estate

Sofia Bulgaria

dragomir.bg

office@dragomir.bg

+359 888325830

Nominated Category: Wine Destination

Sofia Bulgaria

gravitybar.bg

gravitybarsofia@gmail.com +359 887536368

Nominated Category: Bar

www.fasouriwaterpark.com/en info@fasouriwaterpark.com

Hidden Retreat

Hradec Kralove Czech Republic

hiddenretreat.cz

rezervace@hiddenretreat.cz

+420 607724662

Nominated Categories: Glamping Destination | Wellness Glamping

www.agrikies.gr

info@agrikies.gr

+30 6944553227

Nominated Category: Sustainable Tourism Destination

Fjæra Norway www.fjordenglamping.no post@fjordenglamping.no +47 46759826

Nominated Category: Glamping Destination

www.kleppagardogglamping.no

booking@kleppa-glamping.no +47 90688618

Krokkleiva Norway

www.kleivstua.no

booking@kleivstua.no +47 32161400

Oslo Norway

snooslo.no

kontakt@snooslo.no +47 91631490

Nominated Category: Ski Facility

Playground Forus AS

Stavanger Norway playground.no

post@playground.no +47 92203600

Nominated Category: Adventure Park

Zoomarine Portugal

Albufeira

Portugal

www.zoomarine.pt/en

info@zoomarine.pt +351 289560309

Nominated Category: Theme Park

amendoeiraresort.com/en/golf resort@amendoeiraresort.com +351 282320820

www.yellohvillage-santmiquel.com/en info@yellohvillage-santmiquel.com

Stockholm Sweden

www.mapetitemaison.se reservations@mapetitemaison.se +46 739563841

Nominated Category: Cocktail Bar

deerstoneglamping.co.uk

hello@deerstoneglamping.co.uk +44 7546900656

Santiago Chile

www.lamoradadelcajon.cl info@lamoradadelcajon.cl +56 942498326

Nominated Category: Conference & Event Venue

Mansión Funtime

Buenos Aires Argentina

wonderlab.events/mansionfuntime info@wonderlab.events +54 91121558215

Nominated Categories: Conference Venue | Event Venue | Conference & Event Venue

Puente Blanco Glamping

Sierra de la Ventana

Argentina

glampingpuenteblanco.com/# reservas@glampingpuenteblanco.com +54 92915101911

Nominated Category: Glamping Destination

limoncocha-birding.tours

LIFESTYLE

www.purlife-maroc.com/en inside@purlife-maroc.com +43 524261115

Grabouw South Africa

www.capecanopytour.co.za zipline@capecanopytour.co.za +27 213000501

South Africa

www.capegolftours.co.za

chip@capegolftours.co.za +27 825692168

Nominated Category: Sports Tours

Natural Wanders

South Africa

www.naturalwanders.co.za info@naturalwanders.co.za +27 797286457

Nominated Category: Wine Tours

www.kasabushi.com info@kasabushi.com

Creative Travel – Indian Subcontinent

Gurgaon India

creative.travel engage@creative.travel +91 9319792777

Nominated Category: Destination Management Company

www.tokiotours.nl

info@tokiotours.com +31 638659212

Hoi An Vietnam

hoianmemoriesland.com/en/the-real-world-performance-s1 booking@hoianmemoriesland.com +84 904636600

Nominated Category: Art & Culture Experience

Georgia

friendly.ge

hello@friendly.ge

+995 599044390

Nominated Category: Adventure Tour Company

GoSafari

Africa

Germany (Head Office)

gosafari.de

info@gosafari.de +49 33198223750

Nominated Categories: Bespoke Safaris | Boutique Safaris | Safari Company

Venice Italy

yourluxury.travel request@target.travel

+39 0415041037

Nominated Category: Bespoke Luxury Tour Company

Buzz DMC Portugal & Spain

Portugal & Spain

dmc .buzz

signature@dmc.buzz

+351 919607109

Nominated Category: Destination Management Company

United States of America (Head Office) pedalers.travel tours@pedalers.travel +1 3522803398

Nominated Category: Active Outdoor Adventures

Las Flores, Buenos Aires

Argentina

www.yamay.com.ar info@yamay.com.ar +54 91136814793

Nominated Category: Eco-friendly Glamping

Shushufindi

Ecuador

limoncocha-birding.tours

eddymanuelgualingaandi@gmail.com

+593 993327650

Nominated Category: Nature Tours

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