Award Details | TOURISE

BEST

ARTS & CULTURE

DESTINATION

BEST ARTS & CULTURE DESTINATION

Recognizes destinations that offer rich cultural activities and diverse artistic experiences ranging from folk performances to digitally-enabled museums

New York

United States

Kyoto

Japan

Paris

France

TOURISE 2025 jury panel

JURY

FILIP BOYEN

Former CEO

Forbes Travel Guide

Omar Samra

Tourism & Hospitality Entrepreneur, UN Goodwill Ambassador, Mountain & Polar Explorer

JURY

ALBERT READ

Former Managing Director

Condé Nast

JURY

BERNOLD SCHROEDER

Former CEO

Kempinski Hotels

JURY

MICHAEL ELLIS

Former Global Director

Michelin Guides

JURY

LARS NITTVE

Former Founding Director

Tate Modern

JURY

RENAUD DE LESQUEN

Former CEO, Givenchy Global

Former President and CEO, Dior Americas

JURY

FIONA JEFFERY OBE

Former Chair, World Travel Market

Former Chair, Tourism for Tomorrow

JURY

CAROLINE RUSH

Former CEO

British Fashion Council

Assessment Criteria

CORE OFFERING

Measures the scale and diversity of experiences available to travelers.

INCLUSION & AUTHENTICITY

Assesses the extent of local community participation and the availability of authentic experiences within a destination.

INNOVATION

Identifies a destination’s ability to develop new concepts and experiences to travelers.

SUSTAINABILITY

Assesses a destination’s commitment to sustainability best practices, and efforts to minimize environmental impact.

SAFETY

Evaluates a destination’s ability to provide a secure environment for travelers.

ACCESSIBILITY & MOBILITY

Assesses how easy it is to reach and navigate a destination and overall traveler convenience.

TRAVEL PLANNING

Evaluates the ease of trip planning and the availability of guides and digital tools that streamline the process.

ACCOMMODATION

Evaluates the availability of good quality accommodation options, catering to various traveler preferences.