Castries, March 5, 2025 – Saint Lucia has achieved a remarkable feat, earning a record-breaking 9 nominations for the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards – Caribbean and North America categories. Following its recent accolades as the Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination, Leading Honeymoon Destination, and Best Emerging Culinary City for 2024, the island is now nominated for the following titles:
- Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination 2025
- Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination 2025
- Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination 2025
- Caribbean’s Leading Destination 2025
- Caribbean’s Leading Green Destination 2025
- Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2025
- Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination 2025
- Caribbean’s Leading Nature Destination 2025
- Caribbean’s Leading Wedding Destination 2025
These nominations underscore Saint Lucia’s status as a premier destination for adventure, romance, culinary experiences, luxury travel, and nature tourism. Saint Lucia’s commitment to sustainability and preserving its natural beauty has also earned it recognition as a leader in green tourism.
“The historic achievement of being nominated for 9 prestigious titles in the 2025 World Travel Awards reflects the incredible progress we’ve made in shaping Saint Lucia as a world-class destination,” said Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture & Information, Honourable Dr. Ernest Hilaire. “These nominations are a source of immense pride for us all. They demonstrate that the policies and strategies implemented by the Government are elevating Saint Lucia Tourism to new heights, sending a strong signal to our people and the world about the strength of our tourism sector.”
Saint Lucia’s tourism industry continues to captivate global travelers, reinforcing its position as a top contender in multiple categories at the World Travel Awards. Louis E.A. Lewis, CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, added: “These nominations are an endorsement of the quality of our diverse tourism offerings in a highly competitive global market. It’s especially gratifying to see several Saint Lucian businesses nominated in various categories, which highlights the collective excellence of our local tourism industry. These nominations reflect the dedication and hard work of our stakeholders, who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences and positioning Saint Lucia as a leader in the Caribbean and beyond.”
Voting is now open, and travellers are encouraged to show their support by casting their votes online until March 31, 2025. To vote for Saint Lucia in the 2025 World Travel Awards, visit http://worldtravelawards.com/vote-r6.
As the world’s leading global travel and tourism awards, the World Travel Awards celebrate the very best in the industry, recognising the efforts of destinations, hotels, resorts, and tourism professionals who continue to elevate the travel experience.
