Carlton Tel Aviv has been named Israel's Leading Hotel 2026 at the World Travel Awards, one of the international tourism and hospitality industry's best-known awards programs. The recognition follows the hotel's 2025 win as Israel's Leading Business Hotel, a title it received for the ninth time.
The 2026 award was announced at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2026, held on September 13 at the One & Only One Za'abeel in Dubai. The event brought together senior figures and industry leaders from the tourism and hospitality sectors across the Middle East.
For Carlton Tel Aviv, the latest recognition marks a win in one of the competition's central categories, naming it Israel's Leading Hotel for 2026.
Located along Tel Aviv's coastline beside the city's marina, the five-star hotel has been operating for more than four decades. The property combines urban hospitality with a waterfront setting and features rooms and suites overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, a business lounge, spa facilities, and a rooftop pool and jacuzzi with panoramic views of Tel Aviv and the sea.
The hotel is also known for its breakfast, served overlooking the marina.
Adi Nevo, General Manager of Carlton Tel Aviv, said the award was a source of pride for the hotel and its staff. "Winning the title of Israel's Leading Hotel 2026 is a tremendous source of pride for us and a moving expression of confidence in Carlton Tel Aviv and the hotel's team," Nevo said. "Especially during a challenging period for Israel's tourism industry, international recognition of an Israeli hotel and of the high standards we strive to provide our guests carries particular significance."
"This award belongs to the hotel's team, whose professionalism, dedication and genuine love of hospitality are evident every day. We will continue working to provide an Israeli hospitality experience at an international standard and to serve as a home for guests from Israel and around the world."
Written in collaboration with Carlton Tel Aviv