Tourise reveals shortlist for travel destination awards

Tourise, the new global travel industry event launching in Saudi Arabia in November, has released a shortlist of 66 destinations up for five awards – with Dubai in contention for three.

The shortlist spotlights destinations that are setting the pace for culture, connection and innovation in travel 

London, Tokyo and Paris are the frontrunners, named in four categories each, while Tokyo and Bangkok join the UAE tourism hotspot with three nominations each.

Dubai is in the running for Best Food and Culinary Destination, Shopping Destination and Entertainment Destination.

AlUla in Saudi Arabia is shortlisted for Best Arts and Culture Destination and Best Entertainment Destination, while UAE capital Abu Dhabi is also in contention for Arts & Culture – alongside Petra in Jordan and Cairo in Egypt.