Antigua and Barbuda scored a victory at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025, with Curtain Bluff recognized as ‘Caribbean’s Leading Green Resort’ at the star-studded event held in Saint Lucia.

The pred carpet evening, hosted at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian on October 4th, brought together the tourism industry elite to discover who amongst them had been crowned the best of the best. The ceremony marked the third leg of the World Travel Awards’ Grand Tour 2025, a global search for the finest travel and tourism organizations.

Curtain Bluff’s win highlights Antigua and Barbuda’s commitment to sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship in the hospitality sector. The resort stood out among Caribbean competitors for its green practices and eco-friendly operations.

Graham Cooke, Founder of World Travel Awards, said: “It has been a privilege to host our Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 on the beautiful island of Saint Lucia, which has hosted an incredible ceremony featuring the leading lights of travel from across the Caribbean and North America. Our winners are stellar examples of tourism excellence, and I congratulate each and every one for helping to raise the collective benchmark across the region.”

Louis Lewis, CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, said: “Hosting World Travel Awards has served as an incredible boost to our tourism sector as we continue to aim for excellence in the hospitality industry. We are delighted to have welcomed leaders from across the Caribbean and North America and to immerse them in the hospitality and culture of our stunningly beautiful island.”

The awards ceremony saw Saint Lucia emerge as a double winner, with the majestic island named ‘Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination’ and ‘Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Destination’, reinforcing the breadth and depth of the island’s tourism offerings. Jamaica dominated with multiple titles including ‘Caribbean’s Leading Destination’, ‘Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’. The Bahamas took the title of ‘Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination’, while Turks & Caicos was voted ‘Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination’.

Other notable Caribbean hospitality winners included Caille Blanc Villa & Hotel in Saint Lucia, winner of ‘Caribbean’s Leading Boutique Hotel’. Offering a striking blend of organic architecture and awe-inspiring panoramas, Jade Mountain Resort in Saint Lucia was named ‘Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Honeymoon Resort’. Anse Chastanet Resort earned the title of ‘Saint Lucia’s Leading Wedding Resort’ in recognition of its stunning views, pristine beaches and exceptional service. Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort in Saint Lucia was hailed ‘Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Resort’. Beaches Turks & Caicos was heralded ‘Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort’. The relentless drive for excellence saw Sandals Resorts International lift the title of ‘Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand’.

North American winners included The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel named ‘North America’s Leading Luxury Hotel’; Four Seasons Resort Lanai as ‘North America’s Leading Luxury Resort’; and Edgewood Tahoe Resort as ‘North America’s Leading Boutique Resort’. Seattle claimed the coveted title of ‘North America’s Leading City Destination’, while SUMMIT One Vanderbilt claimed ‘North America’s Leading Tourist Attraction’.

In the aviation sector, Bahamasair was named ‘Caribbean’s Leading Airline’, whilst Sangster International Airport in Jamaica took ‘Caribbean’s Leading Airport’. The exemplary customer service of interCaribbean Airways was acknowledged with the title for ‘Caribbean’s Leading Cabin Crew’. Delta Air Lines was voted ‘North America’s Leading Airline’, while Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport collected ‘North America’s Leading Airport Lounge’.

The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, acknowledges, rewards and celebrates excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. The WTA brand is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.