Guatemala and Colombia Nominated for Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2026

Guatemala and Colombia have both been nominated for the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2026, with Guatemala in the categories of Most Desirable Country Worldwide and Most Desirable Emerging Destination Worldwide, and Colombia in the Most Desirable Country Worldwide category. The awards, organized by the British travel magazine Wanderlust, are decided by public voting and celebrate 25 years of recognizing top travel destinations Source: infobae Source: elcolombiano.

The nominations

Guatemala's nominations were announced by the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (Inguat), highlighting the country's tourism growth and collaborative efforts between public and private sectors Source: infobae. Colombia's nomination marks its return to the category after being nominated in 2022, with ProColombia emphasizing the shift in international perception towards Colombia as a destination for nature, culture, and authentic experiences Source: elcolombiano Source: larepublicaco.

• Voting for the awards is open until October 10, 2026 (for Guatemala) and October 27, 2026 (for Colombia), with results to be announced at the World Travel Market in London on November 4, 2026 Source: infobae Source: larepublicaco.
• The 2025 edition saw over 200,000 participants and nearly 4.9 million votes, and the 2026 edition expects over 250,000 unique voters Source: infobae .