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Lisbon, Jamaica and St. John's Win 2026 Travel Awards Titles

Lisbon, Jamaica and St. John's in Antigua and Barbuda each took home 2026 travel awards, covering city breaks, cruising and food.

By RoamSun Newsroom · Updated · Based on reporting from 6 outlets
Lisbon, Jamaica and St. John's Win 2026 Travel Awards Titles

Euronews Travel said the prizes were handed out during an event on Saturday, 17 October, held at the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro.

At the World Travel Awards in 2026, Jamaica received the title of leading cruise destination in the Caribbean. Cruise Industry News reported that the Port of Ocho Rios was named Caribbean's Leading Cruise Port 2026. The Port of Montego Bay was named Caribbean's Leading Home Port 2026.

St. John's, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, won two food-related titles. According to Travel and Tour World, they are World's Best Emerging Culinary City Destination and Caribbean's Best Emerging Culinary City Destination. In 2025, the city was among those up for the world-level prize, but Cannes got the win that year.

The World Travel Awards began in 1993. According to Cruise Industry News, the awards recognize outstanding work across travel, tourism and hospitality businesses around the world.

What it means for travelers

Awards can help you compare places when you plan a trip. Lisbon now has titles for both city breaks and cruises in Europe. Jamaica's ports and St. John's food scene may also be worth a look if you plan a Caribbean trip.

What to watch next

The notes do not give details on new travel deals or changes. Check official tourism and cruise line sites for current offers before you book.

How the story unfolded

  1. Travel + Leisure The 13 Best Pool Floats of 2026
  2. Travel Lemming The 45 Best Things to Do in Hanoi (in 2026)
  3. NASA Picture of the Day TIME Best Inventions of 2026
  4. Cruise Industry News Jamaica Named Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination
  5. Travel and Tour World Antigua and Barbuda is Now Emerging as Best Culinary City Destination 2026 Across The World Afterward France, Saudi Arabia and More in Previous Years
  6. Euronews Travel Lisbon named Europe's best city and cruise destination for 2026

Read the original reporting

Quick questions

What is the news in short?

Lisbon, Jamaica and St. John's in Antigua and Barbuda each took home 2026 travel awards, covering city breaks, cruising and food.

What does this mean for travelers to Jamaica?

Awards can help you compare places when you plan a trip. Lisbon now has titles for both city breaks and cruises in Europe. Jamaica's ports and St. John's food scene may also be worth a look if you plan a Caribbean trip.

What should I do now?

The notes do not give details on new travel deals or changes. Check official tourism and cruise line sites for current offers before you book.

Which outlets reported this?

This brief is based on reporting from Euronews Travel, Cruise Industry News, Travel and Tour World, NASA Picture of the Day and Travel Lemming. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.

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