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February 17, 2026
These are the most hospitable destinations for 2026 according to Booking
The latest rankings highlight ten cities and ten regions that have received the most recognition for exceptional hospitality over the past year.
TL;DR
- Booking.com's Traveller Review Award 2026 identifies the most hospitable cities and regions.
- Montepulciano, Italy, is the most hospitable city globally.
- Hidalgo, Mexico, is the most hospitable region globally.
- European cities and regions recognized include Harrogate (UK), Klaipeda (Lithuania), Navara (Spain), Saxony (Germany), Overijssel (Netherlands), and Epirus (Greece).
- Other top cities include Magong (Taiwan), San Martin de los Andes (Argentina), and Fredericksburg (USA).
- Other top regions include Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada), Idaho (USA), Himachal Pradesh (India), Phang Nga (Thailand), and Chiriquí (Panama).
- Lists are based on the number of awards won by accommodations in each destination.
- Recognized destinations offer hospitality through thoughtful gestures and warm interactions.
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