The recipients of the 14th annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards have been announced by Global Traveler, recognizing outstanding achievements in the luxury travel sector. The awards highlight excellence among airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and destinations catering to leisure travelers worldwide.
Celebrating Distinction in Luxury Travel
This year’s Leisure Lifestyle Awards honor a diverse range of travel providers, reflecting the preferences and experiences of discerning travelers. The winners were selected based on reader surveys conducted by Global Traveler, which gathered feedback on various aspects of leisure travel, including service quality, amenities, and overall satisfaction.
Categories and Notable Winners
The awards span multiple categories, acknowledging top performers in air travel, hospitality, cruising, and destinations. Among the notable winners, several airlines and hotel brands received recognition for their commitment to delivering exceptional leisure experiences.
- Best Airline for Leisure Travel: Singapore Airlines
- Best Hotel Chain: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
- Best Cruise Line: Viking
- Best Leisure Destination in the United States: Maui, Hawaii
- Best International Leisure Destination: Maldives
Reader-Driven Selection Process
Global Traveler’s annual survey invited readers to vote for their preferred travel providers across a range of categories. The survey, conducted over several months, aimed to capture the perspectives of frequent leisure travelers regarding the quality and value offered by airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and destinations.
Full List of Award Recipients
The complete roster of winners in all categories is available on Global Traveler’s website. The Leisure Lifestyle Awards continue to serve as a benchmark for excellence in the luxury travel industry, offering recognition to companies and destinations that consistently deliver superior experiences to their guests.