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TOURISE is the world’s premier platform for redefining and shaping the future of tourism.

The TOURISE Awards are the platform's global recognition program for the destinations rewriting the rules of excellence. Now in their second cycle, the Awards celebrate places delivering meaningful, memorable and measurable value across the entire traveler journey. Winners are selected by an independent, crosssector jury of distinguished global experts assessed on a rigorous set of criteria.

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tourise awards

why it's a good fit for

strengthen american express's position at the forefront of global travel 

Global travel leadership

align american express with the destinations setting new benchmarks for global tourism 

DEFINING EXCELLENCE

BUILD DEEPER RELEVANCE ACROSS THE GLOBAL TOURISM ECOSYSTEM SHAPING THE INDUSTRY'S FUTURE 

STRATEGIC INFLUENCE

A Distinguished
Global Audience

Bringing together senior decision-makers from across the global tourism ecosystem.

Tourism Ministers & Government Leaders
Tourism Authority & DMO CEOs

Hotel Group & Hospitality CEOs

Airline & Aviation Executives

Global Investors & Financial Leaders

Technology & Innovation Leaders

GLOBAL RECOGNITION AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL

A flagship celebration of the destinations setting new global standards in tourism — bringing together government leadership, global industry figures and the world's leading destinations in Riyadh.

Nominations Reviewed

1000+

1000+

1000+

Destinations Shortlisted

66

66

Global Finalists

12

Assessment Criteria

14

International Jury Members

10

Awards in 2027

6+1

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jury panel

TOURISE AWARDS 2027

Partner & Chair of the Investment Committee, Arte Collectum

Lars Nittve

Board Member, Oxford Street Development Corporation; Business Lead, UNation; Co-Founder, SurpRice

Caroline Rush

Principal, FEBC Hospitality; Senior Culinary Adviser, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Michael Ellis

Founder, Wild Guanabana; Co-Founder, Ala Keifak

Omar Samra

Executive Chairman, The Evening Standard

Albert Read

Former CEO, Kempinski Hotels

Bernold Schroeder

Former CEO, Forbes Travel Guide

Filip Boyen

Former Chair, World Tourism Market Former Chair, Tourism for Tomorrow

Fiona Jeffery OBE

Former CEO, Givenchy Former President, Dior Americas

Renaud de Lesquen

Advisor & Strategist, Wellness in Real Estate, Hospitality & Tourism (Andrew Gibson Advisory)

Andrew Gibson

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PARTNER

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

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AWARDS 2027

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