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Country award record

International Travel Awards in Spain

111 nominations and 35 recorded winners between 2018 and 2026 — the full Spain participation record, its categories, sectors and winners.

Spain and the International Travel Awards

Hotels, resorts, travel companies and tourism businesses based in Spain have recorded 111 nominations in the International Travel Awards between 2018 and 2026, across 9 award years. 35 of those entries went on to be recorded as winners — roughly 32 in every 100 nominations received from the country.

Participation is concentrated in Travel & Tourism (57 nominations) and Hotels & Resorts (51), which together account for the large majority of Spain entries on record. Across the nine editions the awards team has recorded 32 distinct award categories against Spain nominations, reflecting how finely the programme segments hotel, resort and travel-operator recognition rather than a single national prize.

The record below is published directly from the awards system. It is a participation history, not a ranking: entries are listed because they were nominated or recorded as winners in a given year, and no position, score or rating is implied.

Spain participation at a glance

111Nominations recorded
35Winners recorded
9Award years
32Categories represented
2018First year on record
2026Latest award year

Data last updated: 19 September 2026 · source: International Travel Awards award records

Spain participation in the International Travel Awards

Nominations and recorded winners for each award year.

Award yearNominationsWinners
2026*52
2025138
202422
202342
2022134
20212916
2020110
2019171
2018170

* 2026 is the current cycle — its winner count is what has been confirmed to date, not a completed year.

Hospitality sectors represented

Every Spain entry carries a sector classification in the award records. The distribution below is counted directly from those records.

SectorNominationsWinners
Travel & Tourism5710
Hotels & Resorts5123
Professional Service11
Restaurant / F & B10

Most participated International Travel Awards categories in Spain

The categories Spain businesses enter most often. Counts are nominations recorded against each category, not a ranking of the categories themselves. The full list is on the award categories page.

Award categoryNominationsWinners
Best Luxury Travel Agency32
Best 3 Star Hotel22
Best Boutique Hotel 202122
Best Tour Operator in Spain 202122
Best 5 Star Luxury Resort11
Best Airport Transfer Company11
Best Beach Front Hotel 2021, Best Romantic Hotel 202111
Best Boutique Hotel11
Spain 's Best 4 Star Golf Resort 201911
Best Boutique Hotel in Begur 202111
Best Boutique Retreat 202111
Best Boutique Retreat 2021, Best B&B Hotel in Barcelona 202111

Recently nominated from Spain

Spain organisations recorded against the International Travel Awards for 2026, taken straight from the award records. Only the organisation, its category and the award year are published — never contact details.

  • VakatisBest Holiday Home Management Company in Spain2026 · Winner
  • GRUPO SIGUIENTE DESTINOBest Travel Agency in Spain2026 · Winner
  • Happy Travel Management S.L.Travel & Tourism2026
  • gite el khorbatBest Sustainable Tourism Experience2026
  • happy travel management S.L.Travel & Tourism2026

Full nominee list: browse all nominees.

International Travel Awards winners from Spain

24 of the 35 Spain winner records on file, grouped by award year and led by the hotels, resorts and travel operators the programme is built around. Descriptions are the ones held in the award records (14 of 35 Spain records carry a verified description).

20262 winners

Best Travel Agency in Spain

GRUPO SIGUIENTE DESTINO

  • Year2026
  • SectorTravel & Tourism
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Best Holiday Home Management Company in Spain

Vakatis

  • Year2026
  • SectorTravel & Tourism
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20257 winners

Best 3 Star Resort

Cristal Resort Zanzibar

  • Year2025
  • SectorHotels & Resorts

Cristal Resort Zanzibar is an eco-conscious hotel situated on the pristine shores of Paje Beach, Spain. The resort features a variety of eco-luxury accommodations, including villas and bungalows crafted from locally sourced materials, ensuring a sustainable experience. Each unit offers modern amenities and stunning ocean views, promoting a harmonious blend…

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Best Historic Hotel

Grand Hotel Central

  • Year2025
  • SectorHotels & Resorts

Grand Hotel Central is a luxury hotel situated in the heart of Barcelona, Spain, renowned for its historic architecture and modern amenities. Originally built in the 1920s, the hotel offers a unique blend of timeless elegance and contemporary comfort, featuring a range of stylish rooms designed by a London-based design studio. Guests can indulge in…

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Best Private Tour Guide

Noelia Fernández Toledano

  • Year2025
  • SectorTravel & Tourism

20242 winners

Best Luxury Travel Agency

NUBA

  • Year2024
  • SectorTravel & Tourism

NUBA is a luxury travel agency based in Spain, renowned for crafting exclusive and tailor-made travel experiences across five continents. With over 30 years of expertise, NUBA offers unique adventures, from luxury safaris in Africa to private island retreats in French Polynesia. Their dedicated team of travel designers ensures personalized service, creating…

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20232 winners

Best Luxury Travel Agency

Bharad Travel

  • Year2023
  • SectorTravel & Tourism

Bharad Travel is a Sevilla-based travel agency that specializes in creating bespoke luxury travel experiences. With a focus on personalized itineraries, Bharad offers exclusive trips to diverse destinations including Asia, America, Oceania, and Africa. The agency caters to various clientele, including couples, families, and corporate groups, ensuring each…

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Best Luxury Beach Hotel

W Ibiza

  • Year2023
  • SectorHotels & Resorts

20223 winners

Best Travel Agency

Bharad Travel

  • Year2022
  • SectorTravel & Tourism

Bharad Travel is a bespoke travel agency located in Sevilla, Spain, dedicated to crafting personalized travel experiences. Specializing in exclusive itineraries across Asia, America, Oceania, and Africa, Bharad offers tailored trips for couples, families, and corporate groups. With a focus on unique and unforgettable journeys, the agency ensures direct…

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Best City Hotel

LUNA HOTELES Y GESTION S.L

  • Year2022
  • SectorHotels & Resorts

LUNA HOTELES Y GESTION S.L operates the Art Palma Hotel, a boutique hotel located in the historic center of Palma de Mallorca, Spain. This adults-only hotel features 13 uniquely themed rooms, each dedicated to a local artist, blending modern amenities with authentic antiques. Guests can enjoy a variety of local breakfast options and personalized…

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Best Boutique Retreat 2022

Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona

  • Year2022
  • SectorHotels & Resorts
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20217 winners

Best 3 Star Hotel 2021

4U MIRANDA

  • Year2021
  • SectorHotels & Resorts

4U Miranda is an adults-only boutique hotel situated just steps from Santa Ponsa beach in Mallorca, Spain. The hotel features a distinctive vintage Miami Art Deco decor and offers a range of accommodations, including economy and deluxe rooms, all equipped with air conditioning and private balconies. Guests can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and top-notch…

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Best Tour Operator in Spain 2021

Hidden in Spain

  • Year2021
  • SectorTravel & Tourism

Hidden in Spain is a tour operator located in Spain, dedicated to crafting tailor-made luxury tours throughout Spain and Portugal. The company emphasizes authentic travel experiences, combining iconic landmarks with lesser-known local gems. With a focus on personalized itineraries, Hidden in Spain ensures seamless logistics and 24/7 support, allowing…

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Best Tour Operator in Spain 2021

Hidden in Spain

  • Year2021
  • SectorTravel & Tourism

Hidden in Spain is a luxury tour operator located in Spain, offering bespoke travel experiences throughout Spain and Portugal. With a focus on authenticity, the company crafts personalized itineraries that blend iconic landmarks with hidden local gems. Their services include seamless logistics, handpicked accommodations, and 24/7 support, ensuring travelers…

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Best Luxury Boutique Retreat 2021

Hotel Palacio De Villapanés

  • Year2021
  • SectorHotels & Resorts

Hotel Palacio De Villapanés is a luxury boutique hotel situated in Seville, Spain, housed in an 18th-century palace. It features 50 elegantly designed rooms that blend historical charm with modern amenities, offering views of the city or a serene courtyard. Guests can enjoy gourmet dining at the restaurant Los Rincones del Marqués, a rooftop terrace with a…

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Best Travel Representation Company 2021

Wetouring

  • Year2021
  • SectorTravel & Tourism

Wetouring is a travel representation company located in Spain, focusing on the Latin American and Spanish-speaking markets. With over nine years of experience, Wetouring offers tailored sales and marketing solutions for Destination Management Companies (DMCs), hotels, and resorts. The company emphasizes building strong B2B partnerships and providing…

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Best 4 Star Rural Hotel in Spain 2021

A Velha Fabrica Turismo Rural SL

  • Year2021
  • SectorHotels & Resorts

20191 winner

Spain 's Best 4 Star Golf Resort 2019

La Cala Resort

  • Year2019
  • SectorHotels & Resorts

La Cala Resort, situated in La Cala de Mijas, Spain, is a premier hotel and golf resort renowned for its three championship golf courses designed by Cabell B. Robinson. The resort offers a tranquil escape with panoramic views of the Andalusian countryside and Mediterranean Sea, complemented by a luxurious hydrotherapy spa and diverse dining options. Guests…

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View all 35 Spain winners →

Nominate a Spain hospitality business

Nominations are open to hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, travel agencies, tour operators, destination management companies and other tourism businesses operating in Spain. A nomination may be submitted by the organisation itself or on its behalf.

  • Choose the category that matches what the business actually does — 32 categories appear against Spain entries in the records.
  • Entries are assessed per award year; the current year on record is 2026.
  • Fee and cost information is published on the fee / cost page.
  • The assessment route is described on the judging process page.

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What participation offers

  • Consideration in an international awards programme rather than a single-market listing.
  • A published winner record, carrying the category and award year, for confirmed winners.
  • Inclusion in the public winner directory, which is indexed and linkable.
  • Industry visibility alongside other recognised hospitality and travel organisations.
  • Gala participation opportunities where applicable to the award year.

Participation does not guarantee a win, media coverage, search ranking or commercial outcome, and nothing on this page should be read as implying otherwise.

How the selection process works

A nomination is submitted for a specific category and award year. Entries are reviewed by the awards team, assessed, and winners are then confirmed and recorded against that year. Once a winning category is recorded against an entry, that entry becomes part of the published winner record — which is exactly the data this page counts. An organisation can hold records in more than one category or year, and each is assessed separately.

The published process, including who assesses entries and how outcomes are confirmed, is set out in full on the judging process page. Fee information is kept separately on the fee / cost page so that neither page restates the other.

Spain nomination questions

Who can nominate for the International Travel Awards from Spain?

Any hotel, resort, serviced-apartment operator, travel agency, tour operator, destination management company or wider tourism business operating in Spain can submit a nomination. Nominations may be submitted by the business itself or on its behalf. Start a nomination.

How many Spain businesses have taken part so far?

111 nominations have been recorded from Spain between 2018 and 2026, of which 35 are recorded as winners.

Which categories are available?

32 distinct categories appear against Spain entries in the records — the most used are listed on this page. The full current category list is published on the award categories page.

Is there a nomination fee?

Fee and cost information is published in full on the fee / cost page. Figures are not reproduced here so that the published page stays the single source of truth.

How are winners selected?

Nominations are reviewed and assessed before winners are confirmed for each award year. The full process is set out on the judging process page.

Can a Spain business enter more than one category?

Yes. The records include organisations that hold entries in several categories, and in several award years. Each entry is assessed on its own merits.

Where can I see every Spain winner?

The complete, record-by-record list is published in the Spain winner directory, which carries all 35 records with their category and award year.

When are winners announced?

Winners are confirmed per award year; the most recent year on record here is 2026, and those figures are updated as the year is completed.

About the Spain award data

Every nomination and winner figure on this page is generated from the official International Travel Awards / Golden Tree Awards records, read at build time from the awards system's public data endpoints. Nothing is entered by hand and no figure is carried over from a previous version of this page.

  • Data last updated: 19 September 2026
  • Period represented: 2018–2026 (9 award years)
  • What counts as a winner: an entry with a winning category recorded against it for a specific award year — not payment, attendance or nomination alone.
  • Known gap: city-level data is not recorded against Spain entries in the awards system, so this page reports by year, sector and category only and does not break participation down by emirate.
  • Corrections: listed organisations can request a correction via the contact page; changes are made in the awards system and appear here at the next rebuild.
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