Unveiling the Winners: Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards Now on Newsstands
The highly anticipated August 2026 issue of Travel + Leisure is now available on newsstands. This issue brings the full results of the magazine’s esteemed 2026 World’s Best Awards, an annual ranking of the world’s top travel destinations, hotels, airlines, and more.
With insights from more than 207,000 readers, this year’s rankings feature a captivating blend of emerging newcomers and timeless favorites. The awards have been distributed as follows:
- Koh Samui, Thailand has won the title of Best Island in the World for the first time.
- EVA Air has ascended to the top spot among international airlines.
- In the hotel category, Patina Osaka, Japan has been named Best Hotel in the World.
- Capella Hotels & Resorts has earned the title of Best Hotel Brand globally.
On the urban front:
- San Miguel de Allende, Mexico has retained its crown as Best City in the World.
- Santa Fe, New Mexico has topped the U.S. cities list.
Travel + Leisure‘s Editor in Chief, Jacqui Gifford, noted that this year’s winners reflect “travelers’ interest in destinations that feel distinctive, memorable, and deeply rooted in place.”
Additionally, the magazine will host the third annual World’s Best Summit in New York this month. This will be followed by the inaugural World’s Best Summit London in October, where industry leaders will gather to discuss the future of global travel.
Source: PR Newswire – Travel + Leisure 2026 World’s Best Awards