tourism
April 17, 2026
Cartagena nominated for 4 categories in the World Travel Awards: here's how to vote
The Mayor's Office of Cartagena, through the Tourism Corporation of Cartagena de Indias, announced the four nominations the city received at the World Travel Awards (WTA), as reported by the awards organization. These recognitions are considered the "Oscars of Tourism."
TL;DR
- Cartagena has received four nominations in the World Travel Awards (WTA).
- The WTA awards are recognized as the "Oscars of Tourism" and celebrate excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality.
- The city is competing in South American categories: Leading Honeymoon Destination, Most Romantic Destination, Leading Cultural Destination, and Leading Tourist Board (Corpoturismo).
- Cartagena has previously won the Leading Honeymoon Destination award in South America seven times.
- Nominations are expected to boost traveler confidence, attract investment, and increase media exposure for the city.
- Voting is open to the public through the official World Travel Awards website.