“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.”

Bill Gates

Leader in Tourism Award

With World Tourism Leader Award, our main aim is to bring out the real heroes of the tourism industry

Why Do We Present World Tourism Leader Award?

The need to be appreciated and the need to belong is one of most important and basic needs we have as human beings. In the travel, tourism and hospitality industry often the real heroes are people who work tirelessly behind the scenes, go the extra mile and make an outstanding contribution doing their regular jobs with a smile on their faces. It is their commitment which makes for an exceptional guest experience. These leaders are often not visible or recognized for their dedication or for their commitment to excellence. With World Tourism Leader Award, our main aim is to bring out the real heroes of the tourism industry.

Sebastien Borget
Co-Founder & COO of The Sandbox

Winner of 2022 Leader in Tourism Award

Joko Widodo
President of Indonesia

Winner of 2021 Leader in Tourism Award

Marechal Idriss Deby Itno
President of Republic of Chad

Winner of 2020 Leader in Tourism Award

Abiy Ahmed Ali Prime
Minister of Ethiopia

Winner of 2019 Leader in Tourism Award

Jack Straw
Foreign Minister of the UK (2001-2006)

Winner of 2017 Leader in Tourism Award

Jose Manuel Barroso
President, European Commission (2004-2014)

Winner of 2016 Leader in Tourism Award

Fredrik Reinfeldt
Prime Minister, Kingdom of Sweden (2006-2014)

Winner of 2015 Leader in Tourism Award