Montenegro wins major honors at World Travel Awards 2026

Montenegro has received multiple honors at the 2026 World Travel Awards, which held its European ceremony for the first time at the Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort. The country was named Europe’s leading nature destination, while Kotor was recognized as Europe’s leading rising tourist destination.

In national categories, Montenegro Concierge DMC was named the country’s leading destination management company. Other domestic winners included Merit Starlit Hotel & Residence & Casino for leading hotel, Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort for leading resort, and Villa Geba Boutique Hotel for leading boutique hotel.

Edil Omeragić, founder and CEO of Montenegro Concierge DMC, stated that the award belongs to the team for demonstrating that Montenegro offers more than just beautiful landscapes, focusing on creating bespoke experiences for international clients from Europe, the US, Canada, Latin America, and Australia.