NEEDHAM, Mass., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel
platform, as part of its ongoing efforts to support the recovery of
the tourism and hospitality industry, today announced the winners
of its 18th annual Travelers' Choice® Awards. This
coveted award program celebrates travelers' favorite hotels,
restaurants and airlines around the world, honoring 4,817 unique
businesses this year. Winners are calculated based on the quality
and quantity of the millions of reviews, opinions and ratings
collected on Tripadvisor in 2019, prior to the pandemic. With over
8.7 million businesses listed on Tripadvisor, these awards are a
true testament to the outstanding service and quality that winners
consistently provide to their guests.
"This has been a tough year for our industry, but the global
desire to go and explore, whether the destination is an hour away
or across the world, remains strong. We're passionate about guiding
travelers to the good out there, especially the good found within
these recognized hotels, restaurants and airlines that rise to the
occasion in offering the best of the best," said Lindsay Nelson, chief experience and brand
officer at Tripadvisor. "The Travelers' Choice program is one way
that travelers and diners can benefit from the real-life
experiences of other people so they can plan their perfect trip
that meets their needs, budget and style."
What's New in the 2020 Travelers' Choice Awards
New this year, all Tripadvisor awards and recognitions fall
under the Travelers' Choice umbrella to more clearly acknowledge
businesses and their achievements:
- Travelers' Choice winners are now honored as Travelers'
Choice Best of the Best, representing the most exceptional,
highest-rated properties around the world. These businesses are
among the top 1% of all listings on Tripadvisor.
- Certificate of Excellence honorees are now celebrated as
Travelers' Choice winners, known for consistently
earning great reviews. These businesses are among the top 10% of
all listings on Tripadvisor.
- New categories: Most Saved Hotels, bucket-list
properties that travelers saved more than any others in 2019, and
Boutique Luxury Hotels, five-star hotels for kicking back in
comfort and style.
2020 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Award Winners
Category
|
U.S. #1
Winner
|
World #1 Top
Winner
|
All Best of
the
Best Winners
|
Hotels:
Honoring travelers' favorite Top, Bargain, Luxury, Small,
Service, Family, Romance, All-Inclusive, B&Bs/Inns, Most Saved,
and Boutique Luxury hotels
|
Top Hotel:
French Quarter Inn - Charleston, S.C. takes the #1 spot for the
second year in a row (also ranked #24 in the
world)
|
Top Hotel:
Viroth's Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia
|
tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Hotels
|
Restaurants:
Honoring travelers' favorite Fine Dining and Everyday Dining
restaurants
|
Fine Dining:
The French Laundry - Yountville, Calif. (also ranked #24 in the
world)
Everyday
Dining: Pane & Vino - Miami Beach, Fla.
|
Fine Dining:
Auberge Du Vieux Puits - Fontjoncouse, France
|
tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Restaurants
|
Airlines:
Honoring travelers' favorite Top Airlines, Best Airlines by
Location, Best Airlines by Size and Best Airlines by Class of
Service
|
Top Airline:
Southwest Airlines takes the #1 spot for the third year in a
row
|
Top Airline:
Azul
|
tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Airlines
|
Check out the 2020 Travelers' Choice Award winners, across all
categories at tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice to discover highly
rated places near you, or get inspired for future trips and save
your favorites for when you're ready to visit.
Methodology
Travelers' Choice Best of the Best and
Travelers' Choice winners are calculated based on the millions of
reviews and opinions collected in 2019 from travelers and diners
around the world on Tripadvisor. The awards take into account the
quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings specific to
each award category. The hallmark of winners continues to be
remarkable service and quality experiences for travelers and
diners.
About Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor, the world's largest
travel platform*, helps 463 million travelers each month** make
every trip their best trip. Travelers across the globe use the
Tripadvisor site and app to browse more than 860 million reviews
and opinions of 8.7 million accommodations, restaurants,
experiences, airlines and cruises. Whether planning or on a trip,
travelers turn to Tripadvisor to compare low prices on hotels,
flights and cruises, book popular tours and attractions, as well as
reserve tables at great restaurants. Tripadvisor, the ultimate
travel companion, is available in 49 markets and 28 languages.
The subsidiaries and affiliates of Tripadvisor, Inc.
(NASDAQ:TRIP) own and operate a portfolio of websites and
businesses, including the following travel media brands:
www.bokun.io, www.cruisecritic.com, www.flipkey.com,
www.thefork.com (including www.lafourchette.com, www.eltenedor.com,
and www.bookatable.co.uk), www.helloreco.com,
www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com,
www.niumba.com, www.seatguru.com, www.singleplatform.com,
www.vacationhomerentals.com and www.viator.com.
* Source: Jumpshot for Tripadvisor Sites, worldwide,
November 2019
** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files, average monthly unique
visitors, Q3 2019
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